john@staustell wrote:Cant really see the problem. We gloat about our increasing global power, which undoubtedly is occuring, then moan about Algerians buying tickets.
This year we could have got tickets easily, but couldn't make it. Last year, as 'Cityzens' (Ugh) I didn't have a hope in hell as they shot out about 10 minutes after they were released to Cityzens - I was about 10,000 in the queue when they went. So there's some fans out here somewhere.
Look back at the RAGs - before 1991/2 they averaged about 46,000 (with room in the ground) - the whole thing just grew. And the more their players are visiting schools whilst ours are playing Barcelona or Chelsea in the world's biggest matches, the more ours will grow.
Wonderwall wrote:john@staustell wrote:Cant really see the problem. We gloat about our increasing global power, which undoubtedly is occuring, then moan about Algerians buying tickets.
This year we could have got tickets easily, but couldn't make it. Last year, as 'Cityzens' (Ugh) I didn't have a hope in hell as they shot out about 10 minutes after they were released to Cityzens - I was about 10,000 in the queue when they went. So there's some fans out here somewhere.
Look back at the RAGs - before 1991/2 they averaged about 46,000 (with room in the ground) - the whole thing just grew. And the more their players are visiting schools whilst ours are playing Barcelona or Chelsea in the world's biggest matches, the more ours will grow.
I didnt moan about them, I said they were polite but didnt react to anything during the game.
Like LAHAD said, I would rather it be full than empty, but I would rather it be full of passionate fans of CITY. It doesn't seem to work that way, so, meh, it is what it is.
Foreverinbluedreams wrote:I was a tourist fan last night, finances dictate that I'm lucky to get over for two or three games a year at this stage.
No doubt there were numerous just sitting there showing no support whatsoever but around me there were just as many Mancunians grumbling about everything rather than shouting any encouragement.
Puts tin hat on.
Hazy2 wrote:Foreverinbluedreams wrote:I was a tourist fan last night, finances dictate that I'm lucky to get over for two or three games a year at this stage.
No doubt there were numerous just sitting there showing no support whatsoever but around me there were just as many Mancunians grumbling about everything rather than shouting any encouragement.
Puts tin hat on.
Your a blue, Level 2 must have had fans who have decided they will not do the CL the visitors I am on about are wandering about lost sat in seats like mine that I am moved from for what possible reason other than to flog em again. Piss take. How do you get into a City section with SWFC clobber on, will that work at Anfield or the scum ?
Ted Hughes wrote:Atmosphere sounded miles better on tv
Local whingers fuck off & retire.
Foreverinbluedreams wrote:I was a tourist fan last night, finances dictate that I'm lucky to get over for two or three games a year at this stage.
No doubt there were numerous just sitting there showing no support whatsoever but around me there were just as many Mancunians grumbling about everything rather than shouting any encouragement.
Puts tin hat on.
Tokyo Blue wrote:Foreverinbluedreams wrote:I was a tourist fan last night, finances dictate that I'm lucky to get over for two or three games a year at this stage.
No doubt there were numerous just sitting there showing no support whatsoever but around me there were just as many Mancunians grumbling about everything rather than shouting any encouragement.
Puts tin hat on.
As was I. No tin hat for me though. Anyone that wants to call me a tourist can do so in person in the right hand side fo the 1st level of the Colin Bell stand at the Leicester match.
Two French-speaking lads behind me didn't cheer anything either side did but were enjoying talking about the tactics of the game. A nice bit of language practice for me. They knew what they were talking about in the main as well, plus they described the ref as eccentric. I can think of a few other words.
The money these tourists bring in is useful in our constant battle against the evil empires. It also allows real City fans to save their money for the competition which actually matters - the Premier League.
Tokyo Blue wrote:Foreverinbluedreams wrote:I was a tourist fan last night, finances dictate that I'm lucky to get over for two or three games a year at this stage.
No doubt there were numerous just sitting there showing no support whatsoever but around me there were just as many Mancunians grumbling about everything rather than shouting any encouragement.
Puts tin hat on.
As was I. No tin hat for me though. Anyone that wants to call me a tourist can do so in person in the right hand side fo the 1st level of the Colin Bell stand at the Leicester match.
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