POLL: Are you going to the Community Shield?

[Goaters 103]

Should we have visible empty seats in our end for this one, it can dispell any lingering claims to us being the most loyal or best fans in the world.

It will also be highly embarrassing. One successful Cup run and we now cant even sell out a 27k allocation, which is a bit piss poor. I could understand it maybe 2 or 3 years down the line if success continues, but not at present when we havent featured in a Charity Shield for nearly 40 years.

[Piccsnumberoneblue]

Should we have visible empty seats in our end for this one, it can dispell any lingering claims to us being the most loyal or best fans in the world.

It will also be highly embarrassing. One successful Cup run and we now cant even sell out a 27k allocation, which is a bit piss poor. I could understand it maybe 2 or 3 years down the line if success continues, but not at present when we havent featured in a Charity Shield for nearly 40 years.

We pissed £500+ on each Wembley trip last season. Can't justify it for a friendly.

[Blue Toy]

Should we have visible empty seats in our end for this one, it can dispell any lingering claims to us being the most loyal or best fans in the world.

It will also be highly embarrassing. One successful Cup run and we now cant even sell out a 27k allocation, which is a bit piss poor. I could understand it maybe 2 or 3 years down the line if success continues, but not at present when we havent featured in a Charity Shield for nearly 40 years.

Absolutely agree with this. Even this time 12 months ago we'd have ALL wanked at the chance to go to Wembley, not only for a Community Shield game thus indicating we'd won either the League or FA Cup, but a game against the Rags. It's an utter disgrace if we don't sell out.

[Piccsnumberoneblue]

Should we have visible empty seats in our end for this one, it can dispell any lingering claims to us being the most loyal or best fans in the world.

It will also be highly embarrassing. One successful Cup run and we now cant even sell out a 27k allocation, which is a bit piss poor. I could understand it maybe 2 or 3 years down the line if success continues, but not at present when we havent featured in a Charity Shield for nearly 40 years.

Absolutely agree with this. Even this time 12 months ago we'd have ALL wanked at the chance to go to Wembley, not only for a Community Shield game thus indicating we'd won either the League or FA Cup, but a game against the Rags. It's an utter disgrace if we don't sell out.

When we make the Seventh change in the second half and the game aint above walking pace, then you'll realise it wasn't worth it. (unless we're winning)

[Blue Toy]

Should we have visible empty seats in our end for this one, it can dispell any lingering claims to us being the most loyal or best fans in the world.

It will also be highly embarrassing. One successful Cup run and we now cant even sell out a 27k allocation, which is a bit piss poor. I could understand it maybe 2 or 3 years down the line if success continues, but not at present when we havent featured in a Charity Shield for nearly 40 years.

Absolutely agree with this. Even this time 12 months ago we'd have ALL wanked at the chance to go to Wembley, not only for a Community Shield game thus indicating we'd won either the League or FA Cup, but a game against the Rags. It's an utter disgrace if we don't sell out.

When we make the Seventh change in the second half and the game aint above walking pace, then you'll realise it wasn't worth it. (unless we're winning)

The same could be said of going to any game that we're not winning... Hindsight is a wonderful thing.

I tell you what surprises me more than anything, the lack of "back up" fans. If our season ticket holders have ducked out, where are the people who cry when they can't get tickets for home games they just pick and choose going to? And where are the fans who are all the way down the pecking order that cried when they couldn't get tickets for the Semi or the Final? They piss me off more than the season ticket holders, they are the real let downs.

Piccs don't take any of the above personally none of it is me ranting at you. I don't doubt there are many genuine reasons for people not going especially when so many are away at this time of year. As I say it's the plastic fans that have pissed me off here.

[Brad]

Yeah I'll be there, Block 128, can't wait!!!

[Piccsnumberoneblue]

It's ok. I know I'm a bit of a part timer these days. After going over eleven years without missing a home game, I missed THREE last season. Although to be fair, one was in the big freeze when transport was murder and I had bought a ticket!
The season before I did 14 away games, last season I managed three all year. I really can't raise the enthusiasm for travelling to London for a kickabout...even though it is the rags we're playing. Two years ago it was up to Glasgow and staying over for a meaningless fixture and I loved it.
I am excited about our chances for the season but fort the first time in my life, I could imagine not going every week. Strange innit?

[Blue Toy]

It's ok. I know I'm a bit of a part timer these days. After going over eleven years without missing a home game, I missed THREE last season. Although to be fair, one was in the big freeze when transport was murder and I had bought a ticket!
The season before I did 14 away games, last season I managed three all year. I really can't raise the enthusiasm for travelling to London for a kickabout...even though it is the rags we're playing. Two years ago it was up to Glasgow and staying over for a meaningless fixture and I loved it.
I am excited about our chances for the season but fort the first time in my life, I could imagine not going every week. Strange innit?

You're getting old :-)

[HeyMark]

If I hadnt spent near £200 to get to this Swansea game I'd have been there! Even checked flights the other day when tickets went on general sale but they're way too expensive

[Chad]

My tickets turned up this morning. Sitting in block 548.

[lets all have a disco]

Thats the thing bluey we havent got a plastic fanbase to drop in when seasoncard holders cant or wont make it.

City need to realise this and try to attract new fans but also keep us lot THE CORE happy.

[craigmcfc]

I went to the semi and final and with the prospect of expensive Champions League games to come, I simply don't have the spare cash to do this one, especially for a game that has always had little significance for me

[london blue 2]

Oreder tickets yesterday! I have the new away top but you know we all have to wear blue at wembley!

[Alex Sapphire]

where we all meeting then

see you there then you miserable fookers

[Dronny]

where we all meeting then

see you there then you miserable fookers

Where are you thinking Alex? I'll be there and up for a beer, not many mind as it's a school night!

[bluej]

where we all meeting then

see you there then you miserable fookers

Where are you thinking Alex? I'll be there and up for a beer, not many mind as it's a school night!

Aye would be good to know where everyone will be as I didn't come down for either the semi or the final.

[bobby brows]

went to both the semi and the final, both were extremely expensive, but bolton away was just as expensive, so i'm just gonna skip that, the reebok will still be there next season, not sure when our next wembley trip might be

[Piccsnumberoneblue]

went to both the semi and the final, both were extremely expensive, but bolton away was just as expensive, so i'm just gonna skip that, the reebok will still be there next season, not sure when our next wembley trip might be

Before the end of the season.
You'll be bored of it then.

[DoomMerchant]

where we all meeting then

see you there then you miserable fookers

for sure. for sure. i've sent DHTP my mobile. I'll be with Anthony London as well, so it'll be like the preview of the next Sherlock Holmes flick for the two of you before it even hits the theatres. Plus our sidekick, the late Miss Irene Adler aka Sister of Fu.

I'll leave you to sort out who is Holmes and who is Watson, but i'd suggest it should be obvious to all readers of this fine internets forum.

cheers

[everyonehatesus]

Get in, I now have all travel details sorted. Leave Orleans (france) at 5am drive up to the ferry port in Dunkirk, drive back to worcestershire, re-stock the van saturday then catch the coach sunday at 6:30 am for the match. Coach back to Worcestershire and drive back Monday to Orleans. I must be bloody stupid but Ive never had the chance of seeing City at Wembley for any cup before.