Jim Smith 2,325 Posted May 2, 2022 As I note our ticket office only took the lower tier and this a reduced allocation (for about the tenth time this season). When those tickets went on sale there was no way of knowing we’d be dead and buried. Could have ended up being an important game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,018 Posted May 2, 2022 Definitely wasn’t, not sure how big our army was though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,756 Posted May 2, 2022 Sure did not look like it was Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Juler 155 Posted May 2, 2022 Fairly certain that Chris Goreham made reference to it not being full in his commentary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,776 Posted May 2, 2022 The upper tier on Saturday was completely empty unlike in the promotion season when it was packed to the rafters. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,225 Posted May 2, 2022 It wasn't sold out. I had an unexpected day off Saturday and could've got a ticket on friday when I looked. In the end getting there was an issue so didn't go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,325 Posted May 2, 2022 Fair enough if t wasn’t sold out. Perhaps then when Dean Smith talks of seeing no apathy someone should point out to him that we’ve not taken such a small away support to Villa or any of the midlands clubs for a Saturday afternoon game in a long time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Juler 155 Posted May 2, 2022 (edited) I'm currently struggling to find excuses to make the effort to go to games, there's a lot of apathy in this corner of Buckinghamshire. Edited May 2, 2022 by Matt Juler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,776 Posted May 2, 2022 Top photo our last visit to Villa Park and bottom photo this Saturday so no further explanation needed. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
priceyrice 123 Posted May 2, 2022 I won't be going to any more home games this season, let alone away games. Just don't see why I would waste my time. I Couldn't even find someone to take my two tickets to Newcastle. Serious Apathy around Norfolk, but as usual everyone in the club seems too oblivious to the atmosphere, or simply ignoring it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,774 Posted May 2, 2022 (edited) Saw some Villa fans bemoaning that we ruined their 100% sell outs this season, and that we're the worst fanbase around Edited May 2, 2022 by Ken Hairy 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 320 Posted May 2, 2022 Match Pick selected for Tottenham thought last match would be a celebration, not to be. can't be bothered to go £48 wasted. If Match Picks next season will not bother. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan Edwards 2,248 Posted May 2, 2022 At least everyone is now on the same page that the club have been right taking smaller allocations. Phew! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowrider120 767 Posted May 2, 2022 1 hour ago, priceyrice said: I won't be going to any more home games this season, let alone away games. Just don't see why I would waste my time. I Couldn't even find someone to take my two tickets to Newcastle. Serious Apathy around Norfolk, but as usual everyone in the club seems too oblivious to the atmosphere, or simply ignoring it! The Cook has already got the money in the bank from season ticket sales so couldn't give a damn about the natives now (not that she ever has). That picture of (what seems) just a few hundred in the lower tier is truly appalling. It should frighten the club to the core but it won't. I said elsewhere that we are a club in serious decline. Many point to the strength of our squad and 'proven championship winners' therein. They are missing the point. Once apathy sets in and I mean really sets in, the downward momentum could spiral very quickly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan Edwards 2,248 Posted May 2, 2022 Good job we didn’t expand the ground then! Probably healthy to have a good clear out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,336 Posted May 3, 2022 10 hours ago, Duncan Edwards said: At least everyone is now on the same page that the club have been right taking smaller allocations. Phew! You're not very good at this game are you Duncano.? Club leaves allocation as is..... mistake. Club adjusts allocation to suit predicted attendance..... bad mistake. Its easy . Youll get the hang of it eventually. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,224 Posted May 3, 2022 I’d imagine a reasonable number of fans have got bored of travelling hundreds of miles and wasting time and money to witness our team once again barely attempt to play football and get turned over like a tepid dog. And I don’t blame them one iota. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
essex canary 501 Posted May 3, 2022 10 hours ago, Duncan Edwards said: At least everyone is now on the same page that the club have been right taking smaller allocations. Phew! Indeed. I wouldn't have wanted to go to Chelsea if I had known in advance that we would be so pathetic and lose 7-0. Where is that Elvis Costello CD? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,423 Posted May 3, 2022 11 hours ago, Ken Hairy said: Saw some Villa fans bemoaning that we ruined their 100% sell outs this season, and that we're the worst fanbase around We didn't though. If we only took half our allocation, then it was up to Villa to put the rest up for general sale, which they obviously didn't. Still, any stick etc... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,325 Posted May 3, 2022 11 hours ago, Duncan Edwards said: At least everyone is now on the same page that the club have been right taking smaller allocations. Phew! I don’t think they have been. Maybe for this game but that will be luck more than judgment. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,336 Posted May 3, 2022 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Jim Smith said: I don’t think they have been. Maybe for this game but that will be luck more than judgment. Ah tbe old 'lucky if we get it right' Delias , Webbers/ insert name here 's fault if we get it wrong. Not remotely predictable. 😇 Edited May 3, 2022 by wcorkcanary 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
essex canary 501 Posted May 3, 2022 It would be interesting to know how many of those VIP tickets for Villa they were advertising a long time ago were actually sold? Hopefully quite a few because on this occasion at least they wouldn't have been displacing fans paying the standard price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rock bus 854 Posted May 3, 2022 Living in the Midlands, I was hoping that there might still be some hope of premier league survival for the upcoming Leicester and Wolves games (how ridiculously optimistic!). I was still contemplating going as at least it wont be a struggle to get a ticket but the idea of paying £50 for me and my son to go and watch a team full of players who didn't seem to care even when there was something to play for .. makes me think I may just save my money Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,776 Posted May 3, 2022 2 hours ago, Wings of a Sparrow said: We didn't though. If we only took half our allocation, then it was up to Villa to put the rest up for general sale, which they obviously didn't. Still, any stick etc... Just a shame then that the upper tier is accessed via the visitors turnstiles in that case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,776 Posted May 3, 2022 1 hour ago, essex canary said: It would be interesting to know how many of those VIP tickets for Villa they were advertising a long time ago were actually sold? Hopefully quite a few because on this occasion at least they wouldn't have been displacing fans paying the standard price. Nearer the game the club were advertising 4 for the price of 3 for the VIP trip and also did an auction for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,774 Posted May 3, 2022 3 hours ago, Wings of a Sparrow said: We didn't though. If we only took half our allocation, then it was up to Villa to put the rest up for general sale, which they obviously didn't. Still, any stick etc... Don't think Villa can move their away section about like we can. Besides it was the Villa fans moaning about us not me, I'm passed caring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,018 Posted May 3, 2022 Everyone was saving their money for the big one, Leicester away on the 11th. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
essex canary 501 Posted May 3, 2022 1 hour ago, TIL 1010 said: Nearer the game the club were advertising 4 for the price of 3 for the VIP trip and also did an auction for them. I thought part of the idea was a better quality seat yet the upper tier is empty. Did the initiative totally blow out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 236 Posted May 3, 2022 (edited) Downstairs wasn’t sold out either loads of seats around me were empty Edited May 3, 2022 by Bert Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,336 Posted May 3, 2022 50 minutes ago, Bert said: Downstairs wasn’t sold out either loads of seats around me were empty Probably a wise move not to take full allocation then. Case rested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
