Match Atmosphere

[Superior Acuña]

Thought it was better than normal first half - crowd kept support up well after going behind. Shit in the second, and fans' nervs and frustration as soon as we conceded second wasn't helpful.

[geordiesteve710]

20-ish minutes in the crowd picked up the energy and atmosphere and all of a sudden the team up the tempo and we're swarming them. I'll never buy into the idea that what the crowd is doing has no impact on what happens on the pitch.

 

Apart from that 20-minute period in the first half it was pretty quiet. Could definitely have done with a bit more defiance and verbal encouragement towards the end.

[Wallsendmag]

Was sat in Level 7 more or less on the halfway line in row N today. Thought it was absolutely diabolical. If the staunch season ticket holders so desperate to stay put wanted to show the chairman what we'd all be missing if we moved, then they fluffed their audition miserably.

 

Once upon a time scoring 4 goals in an 11 minute spell, especially against the 3rd top team would have had the place absolutely bouncing. Not today it didn't. From up where I was sat you get a good perspective of the place. The SE Corner try. Can't knock them. There's probably 1k in there giving it their all. The NE Corner (between Leazes and East stand) gave 1 rousing chant of Eddie Howes black and white army. The Leazes End sang twice (after the 2nd and 3rd goals) and that was it. Level 7 must be the most soulless place anywhere in England to watch a game of football. Everyone sat arms folded contributing absolutely nothing. 50/50 decisions aren't appealed anymore. Bad refereeing calls not challenged. It's like nobody gives a toss. 

 

Team was shite 2nd half. Probably needed the crowd to help them through but nothing at all coming back from the stands. Bruno tried on a couple of occasions to get people going but he was pissing in the wind today.

 

A new stadium can't come soon enough if it means a bit of a refresh. Hopefully some of the miserable bastards piss off and don't darken the new place.

[Nucasol]

4 minutes ago, Wallsendmag said:

A new stadium can't come soon enough if it means a bit of a refresh. Hopefully some of the miserable bastards piss off and don't darken the new place.

 

Starting with the “anywhere but shopping with the wife” crowd that stink out the ground for two hours whilst their missus is in Eldon Square.

[shorty]

I was sat in the corner today, first time in there. Was impressed with the atmosphere in there felt like an old school away game sang pretty much throughout. Such a different experience in there like absolutely loved it. If only that atmosphere travelled round the ground a bit more we would be fine. On the way home now voice hoarse and 3 points in the bag. What a day! 

[OCOCOL]

23 minutes ago, Wallsendmag said:

Was sat in Level 7 more or less on the halfway line in row N today. Thought it was absolutely diabolical. If the staunch season ticket holders so desperate to stay put wanted to show the chairman what we'd all be missing if we moved, then they fluffed their audition miserably.

 

Once upon a time scoring 4 goals in an 11 minute spell, especially against the 3rd top team would have had the place absolutely bouncing. Not today it didn't. From up where I was sat you get a good perspective of the place. The SE Corner try. Can't knock them. There's probably 1k in there giving it their all. The NE Corner (between Leazes and East stand) gave 1 rousing chant of Eddie Howes black and white army. The Leazes End sang twice (after the 2nd and 3rd goals) and that was it. Level 7 must be the most soulless place anywhere in England to watch a game of football. Everyone sat arms folded contributing absolutely nothing. 50/50 decisions aren't appealed anymore. Bad refereeing calls not challenged. It's like nobody gives a toss. 

 

Team was shite 2nd half. Probably needed the crowd to help them through but nothing at all coming back from the stands. Bruno tried on a couple of occasions to get people going but he was pissing in the wind today.

 

A new stadium can't come soon enough if it means a bit of a refresh. Hopefully some of the miserable bastards piss off and don't darken the new place.

unfortunately I think the game has moved on - as shit as it was today there are exceptions - Arsenal in the cup. I think a new ground brings more silos more day trippers .. etc 

[LaurentRobert]

People leaving at 4-2 and 4-3 should get their season ticket revoked. I'm all for a new stadium so long as the club listens to fans and gets like-minded fans together in the stadium.  This is our chance to create the Gallowgate Wall. 

[Heron]

1 hour ago, geordiesteve710 said:

20-ish minutes in the crowd picked up the energy and atmosphere and all of a sudden the team up the tempo and we're swarming them. I'll never buy into the idea that what the crowd is doing has no impact on what happens on the pitch.

 

Apart from that 20-minute period in the first half it was pretty quiet. Could definitely have done with a bit more defiance and verbal encouragement towards the end.

Yep. I think SJP is one of the worst grounds for nervousness transcending to the players too. Can feel it around the 60th minute mark nearly every time we're leading.

 

 

Edited 4 hours ago by Heron

[NUFC91]

The early leavers for half time and full time massively doesn't help, I seriously can't get obsession of leaving at 35 to get a pint.

 

Bloke Infront of me calling few forest fans heading to exit as 4th went in, he then left at 84 mins....

[jack j]

Wasn't there today (sounded dead on the telly)

Sky commentator also pointing people fucking off before full time

 

Whats the excuse on a Sunday afternoon at 4pm ffs

[geordiesteve710]

1 hour ago, jack j said:

Wasn't there today (sounded dead on the telly)

Sky commentator also pointing people fucking off before full time

 

Whats the excuse on a Sunday afternoon at 4pm ffs

I know this is a rhetorical question, and I entirely agree with your wider point, but it's worth noting that the last train south avoiding rail replacement buses left at 4pm and I know of at least 2 silly sods/daft c***s that had booked on that. They'll have had to leave before the end after the injury time in 1st half.

 

I wouldn't do it myself mind (for this exact reason!) Would have killed me to be in a position where I had to leave a game like that early.

[Slim]

Got asked to stop clapping at 10 min cos it was hurting his ears.

 

Last two games have made me think about fucking off going to games.  

 

Not paying 60 quid to hear people moan all fucking game or hear some guy nearly have a heart attack because we passed the ball back. 

 

Fans were on the players back all game.  Spent most game trying not to tell them to shut the fuck because they are a fucking idiots.  

 

 

 

 

Edited 1 hour ago by Slim

[OCOCOL]

1 hour ago, jack j said:

Wasn't there today (sounded dead on the telly)

Sky commentator also pointing people fucking off before full time

 

Whats the excuse on a Sunday afternoon at 4pm ffs

Pints in the Percy went up by 10p after full time. 
 

we can round the houses on this but imho our supporters are still good but :

 

- people don’t sit with their mates 

-our average age is like 50+

- younguns / radgeees priced out - support is now more great park / low fell / Jesmond / Tynemouth than wallsend , Byker , Benwell 

- all seater stadia 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited 55 minutes ago by OCOCOL