| Wrexham (A) - Match Thread on 20:48 - Nov 12 with 2434 views | fitzochris |
| Wrexham (A) - Match Thread on 20:14 - Nov 12 by James1980 |
Apologies some of what I said was borne of frustration. |
James does James. Nice. |  |
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| Wrexham (A) - Match Thread on 21:10 - Nov 12 with 2354 views | James1980 |
| Wrexham (A) - Match Thread on 20:48 - Nov 12 by fitzochris |
James does James. Nice. |
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| Wrexham (A) - Match Thread on 09:47 - Nov 13 with 2073 views | Ancoats_Blue |
Cue folk kicking off about a stand closure again |  | | |
| Wrexham (A) - Match Thread on 09:50 - Nov 13 with 2071 views | jpresto |
Strange decision to close Sandy when that is the one area of the ground that creates any atmosphere on a matchday. | | | |
| Wrexham (A) - Match Thread on 10:10 - Nov 13 with 2046 views | AtThePeake |
| Wrexham (A) - Match Thread on 09:50 - Nov 13 by jpresto |
Strange decision to close Sandy when that is the one area of the ground that creates any atmosphere on a matchday. |
From my spot in the Main Stand the atmosphere has seemed to be at an all-time low so far this season. I sit closer to the Sandy than the TDS but I tend to hear more from the TDS than the Sandy.
Maybe one game with all the fans who like to sing in the same part of the ground might generate a bit more of an atmosphere? |  |
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| Wrexham (A) - Match ThreadC on 10:52 - Nov 13 with 1971 views | 49thseason |
Once again the customer gets disrupted for the sake of what? Financial expedience?, 3 less stewards and a couple of gate keepers? Saving a couple of hundred quid? And how many people will say "stuff it, I'm not sitting in those little seats getting sore knees and a bad back"? 20? 30? 40? 100? Does anyone know? Has anyone worked out which parts of the ground lose fans on Tuesday nights is it just the Sandy? And since this is FA Cup and not a season ticket match, do the usual Tuesday night stayaway patterns still apply?
Shutting parts of the ground is a slippery slope, acceptable maybe for tinpot trophy games, but FA Cup? Really?
Attending matches is a habit, one that is hard to break, but when you have only seen 15 wins in 55 home games and then you cant stand with your mates, the habit starts to wear thin. In short, this decision is petty moneypinching which ultimately might be the straw that permanently breaks a couple of supporters resolve and results in a net loss.... more marketing genius. |  | | |
| Wrexham (A) - Match Thread on 11:04 - Nov 13 with 1958 views | DaleFan7 |
I think the match will have the feel of an FL Trophy game. Can't see that many people taking up a replay on a Tuesday night against a non-league side to be honest.
Only the club know the numbers on how much we'd lose if we opened the Sandy and only a few people go in there compared to a league match. On the other side we should be put in the category of 'more than likely' to go through against a non-league side (even with our awful home record) and that would give us £36,000 to absorb some of the loss, which surely can't be that much.
All hypothetical of course, but so is the club's view that not enough people will turn up to warrant opening the stand. | | | |
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| Wrexham (A) - Match ThreadC on 11:04 - Nov 13 with 1958 views | SandyDrum |
| Wrexham (A) - Match ThreadC on 10:52 - Nov 13 by 49thseason |
Once again the customer gets disrupted for the sake of what? Financial expedience?, 3 less stewards and a couple of gate keepers? Saving a couple of hundred quid? And how many people will say "stuff it, I'm not sitting in those little seats getting sore knees and a bad back"? 20? 30? 40? 100? Does anyone know? Has anyone worked out which parts of the ground lose fans on Tuesday nights is it just the Sandy? And since this is FA Cup and not a season ticket match, do the usual Tuesday night stayaway patterns still apply?
Shutting parts of the ground is a slippery slope, acceptable maybe for tinpot trophy games, but FA Cup? Really?
Attending matches is a habit, one that is hard to break, but when you have only seen 15 wins in 55 home games and then you cant stand with your mates, the habit starts to wear thin. In short, this decision is petty moneypinching which ultimately might be the straw that permanently breaks a couple of supporters resolve and results in a net loss.... more marketing genius. |
Last time the Sandy was shut for an FA Cup game was against Maidstone in a replay on a Tuesday night in November 2016.
Maidstone were also in the conference relegation zone, just like Wrexham.
The attendance that night was 1350 - the main stand holds about 1800 if I'm correct.
Completely justified decision closing the Sandy, we will struggle to break 2000 attendance (probably won't break 1500 to be honest), and I know most people who go in the Sandy probably won't be too bothered about having to sit down for 90 minutes to watch their football team.
Completely over the top reaction 49thseason. [Post edited 13 Nov 2019 11:05]
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| Wrexham (A) - Match ThreadC on 11:41 - Nov 13 with 1903 views | Ancoats_Blue |
| Wrexham (A) - Match ThreadC on 10:52 - Nov 13 by 49thseason |
Once again the customer gets disrupted for the sake of what? Financial expedience?, 3 less stewards and a couple of gate keepers? Saving a couple of hundred quid? And how many people will say "stuff it, I'm not sitting in those little seats getting sore knees and a bad back"? 20? 30? 40? 100? Does anyone know? Has anyone worked out which parts of the ground lose fans on Tuesday nights is it just the Sandy? And since this is FA Cup and not a season ticket match, do the usual Tuesday night stayaway patterns still apply?
Shutting parts of the ground is a slippery slope, acceptable maybe for tinpot trophy games, but FA Cup? Really?
Attending matches is a habit, one that is hard to break, but when you have only seen 15 wins in 55 home games and then you cant stand with your mates, the habit starts to wear thin. In short, this decision is petty moneypinching which ultimately might be the straw that permanently breaks a couple of supporters resolve and results in a net loss.... more marketing genius. |
"...the straw that permanently breaks a couple of supporters resolve ..."
REALLY!? We've done this quite a few times in recent years for unattractive cup fixtures.
If moving stand for one game, for 90 mins, means you'll never come back then you weren't really much of a fan anyway. I'm a sandy ST holder but have had a ST in the main stand and occasionally go into Pearl St or Main stand for cup games. The Sandy has the worst view and worst facilities on offer in the ground. A temporary upgrade is a positive if anything.
If you really want to stand up behind a goal go into the Pearl St. Problem solved.
Christ, Wrexham's terrace has been condemned due to safety reasons. Do you reckon their fanbase has just deserted the club because of this? [Post edited 13 Nov 2019 11:42]
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| Wrexham (A) - Match ThreadC on 14:12 - Nov 13 with 1807 views | judd |
| Wrexham (A) - Match ThreadC on 11:41 - Nov 13 by Ancoats_Blue |
"...the straw that permanently breaks a couple of supporters resolve ..."
REALLY!? We've done this quite a few times in recent years for unattractive cup fixtures.
If moving stand for one game, for 90 mins, means you'll never come back then you weren't really much of a fan anyway. I'm a sandy ST holder but have had a ST in the main stand and occasionally go into Pearl St or Main stand for cup games. The Sandy has the worst view and worst facilities on offer in the ground. A temporary upgrade is a positive if anything.
If you really want to stand up behind a goal go into the Pearl St. Problem solved.
Christ, Wrexham's terrace has been condemned due to safety reasons. Do you reckon their fanbase has just deserted the club because of this? [Post edited 13 Nov 2019 11:42]
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Not so sure you can stand up in the Pearl Street all game.
People prefer to stand at games for a variety of reasons, personal preference, habit, cost etc.
Given our woeful home form, threadbare squad and inadequate performance at Wrexham, allied to the Manu windfall, the compo for playing last Sunday and the potential prize money at stake, I think the club are being mean spirited once again with a fanbase that cannot afford to be depleted or annoyed any more. Why not try and encourage more people to attend rather than make it harder?
I won't be going. |  |
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| Wrexham (A) - Match ThreadC on 14:16 - Nov 13 with 1802 views | SuddenLad |
| Wrexham (A) - Match ThreadC on 10:52 - Nov 13 by 49thseason |
Once again the customer gets disrupted for the sake of what? Financial expedience?, 3 less stewards and a couple of gate keepers? Saving a couple of hundred quid? And how many people will say "stuff it, I'm not sitting in those little seats getting sore knees and a bad back"? 20? 30? 40? 100? Does anyone know? Has anyone worked out which parts of the ground lose fans on Tuesday nights is it just the Sandy? And since this is FA Cup and not a season ticket match, do the usual Tuesday night stayaway patterns still apply?
Shutting parts of the ground is a slippery slope, acceptable maybe for tinpot trophy games, but FA Cup? Really?
Attending matches is a habit, one that is hard to break, but when you have only seen 15 wins in 55 home games and then you cant stand with your mates, the habit starts to wear thin. In short, this decision is petty moneypinching which ultimately might be the straw that permanently breaks a couple of supporters resolve and results in a net loss.... more marketing genius. |
Bloody hell. We're playing lowly Wrexham not Arsenal. We'll struggle to fill one side of the ground, never mind 3.
I see no problem with the decision for this match. It makes perfect sense. Let's just win it and move on.... |  |
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| Wrexham (A) - Match ThreadC on 15:17 - Nov 13 with 1734 views | BigKindo |
| Wrexham (A) - Match ThreadC on 14:16 - Nov 13 by SuddenLad |
Bloody hell. We're playing lowly Wrexham not Arsenal. We'll struggle to fill one side of the ground, never mind 3.
I see no problem with the decision for this match. It makes perfect sense. Let's just win it and move on.... |
.. but yet again season ticket supporters cannot reserve their seat. If you have to buy a ticket for the main stand it isn't rocket science to keep back season ticket holders seats until say Saturday lunchtime. I know of at least one season ticket holder who will not be attending because of this. Poor customer service. |  | | |
| Wrexham (A) - Match ThreadC on 15:24 - Nov 13 with 1719 views | Ancoats_Blue |
| Wrexham (A) - Match ThreadC on 14:12 - Nov 13 by judd |
Not so sure you can stand up in the Pearl Street all game.
People prefer to stand at games for a variety of reasons, personal preference, habit, cost etc.
Given our woeful home form, threadbare squad and inadequate performance at Wrexham, allied to the Manu windfall, the compo for playing last Sunday and the potential prize money at stake, I think the club are being mean spirited once again with a fanbase that cannot afford to be depleted or annoyed any more. Why not try and encourage more people to attend rather than make it harder?
I won't be going. |
So is it the woeful home form, threadbare squad, inadequate performance at Wrexham or the temporary closure of the Sandy Lane that is stopping you from going?
I'd say the first 3 points would trump the final point in most fans eyes.
I won't be going either. But that's because I've got prior arrangements. It's a shame cause I was looking forward to resting my legs and getting to know the Main Stand OAPs :/. | | | |
| Wrexham (A) - Match Thread on 15:37 - Nov 13 with 1686 views | EllDale |
Without being too facetious I think I'll wait and see what category game it is.
I'm sorely tempted to give it a swerve though. | | | |
| Wrexham (A) - Match ThreadC on 15:52 - Nov 13 with 1653 views | judd |
| Wrexham (A) - Match ThreadC on 15:24 - Nov 13 by Ancoats_Blue |
So is it the woeful home form, threadbare squad, inadequate performance at Wrexham or the temporary closure of the Sandy Lane that is stopping you from going?
I'd say the first 3 points would trump the final point in most fans eyes.
I won't be going either. But that's because I've got prior arrangements. It's a shame cause I was looking forward to resting my legs and getting to know the Main Stand OAPs :/. |
Does there need to be just one reason?
Add them all up and the sum is reasons for discontentment among some supporters.
Other social media sites are largely not as supportive of the closure from what I have seen. | |
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| Wrexham (A) - Match Thread on 15:56 - Nov 13 with 1643 views | DaleiLama |
| Wrexham (A) - Match Thread on 15:37 - Nov 13 by EllDale |
Without being too facetious I think I'll wait and see what category game it is.
I'm sorely tempted to give it a swerve though. |
£15 in main stand. Didn't check the TDS. |  |
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| Wrexham (A) - Match ThreadC on 16:19 - Nov 13 with 1601 views | nordenblue |
| Wrexham (A) - Match ThreadC on 14:12 - Nov 13 by judd |
Not so sure you can stand up in the Pearl Street all game.
People prefer to stand at games for a variety of reasons, personal preference, habit, cost etc.
Given our woeful home form, threadbare squad and inadequate performance at Wrexham, allied to the Manu windfall, the compo for playing last Sunday and the potential prize money at stake, I think the club are being mean spirited once again with a fanbase that cannot afford to be depleted or annoyed any more. Why not try and encourage more people to attend rather than make it harder?
I won't be going. |
I'll give it a swerve too,something that's become VERY easy to get into the habit of sadly recently, not worth spending £15 to go home no doubt pissed off and wondering why the fook I wasted another 3/4 hours of my life I'll never get back, | | | |
| Wrexham (A) - Match Thread on 17:08 - Nov 13 with 1541 views | Sandyman |
After spending £15 on a ticket to watch a half-arsed display in Wrexham, I'm not encouraged to pay £15 to go in a stand I prefer not to be in for the replay if such half-arsedness is going to be on display again.
Rather than a "definitely going", it'll be a case of "if I can be mithered" , seeing what the team sheet is first, or a better use for £15 getting in the way. |  | | |
| Wrexham (A) - Match Thread on 17:33 - Nov 13 with 1491 views | James1980 |
And here's me contemplating on getting the night bus back from Manchester on Tuesday night if I am rostered a late shift on Wednesday. Perhaps I should consult a psychiatrist. | |
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| Wrexham (A) - Match Thread on 17:42 - Nov 13 with 1477 views | judd |
| Wrexham (A) - Match Thread on 17:33 - Nov 13 by James1980 |
And here's me contemplating on getting the night bus back from Manchester on Tuesday night if I am rostered a late shift on Wednesday. Perhaps I should consult a psychiatrist. |
James, having listened to your arduous journey details on Sunday then you definitely need certifying if you attend the replay! | |
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| Wrexham (A) - Match Thread on 17:50 - Nov 13 with 1461 views | James1980 |
| Wrexham (A) - Match Thread on 17:42 - Nov 13 by judd |
James, having listened to your arduous journey details on Sunday then you definitely need certifying if you attend the replay! |
It's like being a gambler chasing the next win. What if I miss this game and it goes down in Dale folklore. | |
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| Wrexham (A) - Match Thread on 17:53 - Nov 13 with 1455 views | Dalenet |
| Wrexham (A) - Match Thread on 17:33 - Nov 13 by James1980 |
And here's me contemplating on getting the night bus back from Manchester on Tuesday night if I am rostered a late shift on Wednesday. Perhaps I should consult a psychiatrist. |
You can also be sensible and pay £10 to watch it in i-player James. I am in two minds and I only have a 300 mile round trip | | | |
| Wrexham (A) - Match Thread on 17:57 - Nov 13 with 1442 views | James1980 |
| Wrexham (A) - Match Thread on 17:53 - Nov 13 by Dalenet |
You can also be sensible and pay £10 to watch it in i-player James. I am in two minds and I only have a 300 mile round trip |
If it is on I Player that sounds like a more sensible option | |
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| Wrexham (A) - Match ThreadC on 18:23 - Nov 13 with 1405 views | Shun |
| Wrexham (A) - Match ThreadC on 11:04 - Nov 13 by SandyDrum |
Last time the Sandy was shut for an FA Cup game was against Maidstone in a replay on a Tuesday night in November 2016.
Maidstone were also in the conference relegation zone, just like Wrexham.
The attendance that night was 1350 - the main stand holds about 1800 if I'm correct.
Completely justified decision closing the Sandy, we will struggle to break 2000 attendance (probably won't break 1500 to be honest), and I know most people who go in the Sandy probably won't be too bothered about having to sit down for 90 minutes to watch their football team.
Completely over the top reaction 49thseason. [Post edited 13 Nov 2019 11:05]
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Glad you said it. Bizarre reactions to a pretty sensible decision by the club. |  | | |
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