Question So... who’s still attending?

[GBJ]

So ill begrudgingly be there vs Fleetwood, but if he is still here I know it's a waste of two hours

Genuine question - would you feel the same, if you didn’t already have you’re season ticket?

I get what you’re saying about Bury, but I don’t think - for lack of a better word - a short-term, Bond-related-boycott, wouldn’t be too detrimental to the club, providing Bond is gone relatively soon.

And tbh, I’m not even advocating staying away to necessarily stick two-fingers up at Ron. It’s just that I can’t put myself through that utter bilge anymore, and in truth, I’ve been going up The Hall for 24 years, so dire football isn’t anything new to me, but this is different.

 

[RHB]

Absolutely, and as I said, this wasn’t intended to draw any kind of battle lines between fans.

Although, I do have to admit, having watched those highlights from last night - along with what we’ve already seen so far this season - I’m a little concerned for your collective welfares. How you can put yourself through that rage-inducing pantomime anymore is beyond me

The thing about reaching maturity of years is that I need the adrenalin of watching Southend, good and bad, and checking to see how many other old gits are ensconced in the West and not actually dead in their seats.

 

[40yearsafan]

Is it 40?

The perils of a time specific user name. This my 52nd season.

 

[leeblue]

I'll always attend, literally till the day I die.
No manager, chairman, loss of form has ever or will ever change that.

 

[Chrisb]

I will not stop attending, after 50+ years, but must admit I am not using my SUFC shopping bag at the moment - too many people looking at me with pity.

 

[Bobby dazzler]

As a season card holder I have paid my dues and am going to continue to take my punishment. At no stage have I ever let poor form stop me going. Do I look forward to it ? NO !!!! I have seen us through good and bad and yet don't remember such a spineless set of performances. I base this from my starting point of Dave Smith and yes it includes Dick Bate etc. Bond must realise that certain tactics and formations require certain skill levels. we don't possess the level required for his

 

[dusterman]

I am still going. Went last night and will be at Fleetwood.

The way I see it is this, the joy of the first game post bond is worth it.

I'm hoping I'll get the same buzz I got for Lee Sawers return.

Ah, I remember that. How exciting a prospect was he?! Loved him...

 

[Leigh_Seasider]

Home games, yes. Aways? Hmm..well I skipped the Orient one and don't regret it. But I’ll carry on going to Roots Hall. I kinda like the dark terrace (seat) humour .. awful days like these make the good times more special.

 

[tia]

I am still going. Went last night and will be at Fleetwood.

The way I see it is this, the joy of the first game post bond is worth it.

I'm hoping I'll get the same buzz I got for Lee Sawers return.

Lee Sawyer is playing for Saffron Walden Town now only 29.His career promised a lot more than it delivered

 

[united we stand]

Lee Sawyer is playing for Saffron Walden Town now only 29.His career promised a lot more than it delivered

I remember when we were gutted that Chelsea wouldn’t let him play against them.
Lots of us thought he was destined bed for big big things

 

[tia]

I remember when we were gutted that Chelsea wouldn’t let him play against them.
Lots of us thought he was destined bed for big big things

He looked good but has had lot of off field problems

 

[MK Shrimper]

He looked good but has had lot of off field problems

Yeah he was a violent girlfriend beating thug. No loss at all.

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

Wont be at Fleetwood game, as in North Yorkshire for the week ( thank goodness! ).

 

[tia]

Yeah he was a violent girlfriend beating thug. No loss at all.

I remember talking to a fella who was a family friend of Sawyers and he was saying he was on 80 grand a year at 18 at Chelsea and couldn't handle the money etc and went off the rails very quickly

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

who was a family friend of Sawyers and he was saying he was on 80 grand a year at 18 at Chelsea /QUOTE]

I'd be more than happy with a quarter of that per year!.

 

[Lord Football]

Genuine question - would you feel the same, if you didn’t already have you’re season ticket?

I get what you’re saying about Bury, but I don’t think - for lack of a better word - a short-term, Bond-related-boycott, wouldn’t be too detrimental to the club, providing Bond is gone relatively soon.

And tbh, I’m not even advocating staying away to necessarily stick two-fingers up at Ron. It’s just that I can’t put myself through that utter bilge anymore, and in truth, I’ve been going up The Hall for 24 years, so dire football isn’t anything new to me, but this is different.

If I am brutal I can get a ticket for Spurs for the Fleetwood game, but I haven't. That's the Bury effect. So yeah, I supposed I'd have paid...

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

I remember talking to a fella who was a family friend of Sawyers and he was saying he was on 80 grand a year at 18 at Chelsea and couldn't handle the money etc and went off the rails very quickly

He also ran with the ball way too much. Hamilton's similar in that if the ball needs to go right he runs right instead of spraying a ball out right. This gives the defence time to reorganise. The better option is to ping a pass. It'll get there quicker than by running it.

 

[Mr Browns Ghost]

I remember talking to a fella who was a family friend of Sawyers and he was saying he was on 80 grand a year at 18 at Chelsea and couldn't handle the money etc and went off the rails very quickly

So ironed his missus out instead ... of only they kept him on 79k

 

[Derbyshire Blue]

I will not stop attending, after 50+ years, but must admit I am not using my SUFC shopping bag at the moment - too many people looking at me with pity.

I live in Derbyshire and use my bag all the time, with looks of utter confusion!

 

[Derbyshire Blue]

For what it’s worth, I don’t get to go to the hall often (only twice last season and won both!) but even in the current situation I miss it badly and can’t wait for my next chance. Even if I can just see the performances and assess it all with my own eyes and not just rely on the zone. Easy for me to say but I’d try and appreciate being able to go and join your comrades and support the club through thick and thin.