Predict the Stafford Crowd Result

[rsheard]

I just hope that this one game won't be the game the whole enterprise will be judged by. I feel a bit of a hypocrite cheering from the sidelines when I'm not there myself.

 

I'm not in a position to point blame at anyone local or on MyFC. I just thoroughly enjoyed listening to the match and can only imagine how much better (if colder) it would have been to have been there in person.

 

I'm not speaking for anyone other than myself. I just want to see the club enjoying growing crowds. I am glad to hear about the increases in merchandise sales.

[American FLEET FAN No1]

I will make my decision, on whether it turns out to be a success or not, three years down the road!

I don't think it will(for the reasons I have given)be a success, but I hope it will(again for the reasons I have given)be successful!

[Yorkfox]

Originally Posted By: American FLEET FAN No1

I will make my decision, on whether it turns out to be a success or not, three years down the road!

I think this is the correct thing to do, but also people should not judge the MYFC by todays attendance only.

In my opinion, we have to get the deal done then move on.

The MYFC contribution should be judged on 3 things.

1) The average home gate , do people turn up. A poster on the MYFC website said we should work towards an average of 1,500 for the rest of the season. I Think that is a good target. I would like more.

2) The away following. The people that go away will be able to post what an average away following is. I would hope that on average a few hundred should be put on that. Woking this Thurs will be a bad example as it it on TV.

3) Many people would love to watch the games, but cant. many are overseas. The financial contribution that they make to the club is something that we should follow carefully. To put figures on this is impossible, but I am going to do all I can to try and push this side of it as much as possible.


I can only say that there are a lot of MYFC members who are totally committed to make this work. I hope in time we can earn your respect by our actions and effort towards EUFC.


Finally, great result today.

[Richard C]

Chas is there every week and he estimated 1600. Me and mates have been there for 10+ years and estimated at least 1300. so it does suprise me that it was 1055. I havent seen Q's that long at gates in years and yet it was only 1055?! who knows!

[Jimmy]

I agree Rich - i thought 1400 maybe a few more - definitely more in the Stonebridge Road side and in the Plough.

 

 

[American FLEET FAN No1]

However many/few, were there, they didn't seem to be making much noise(from the internet commentary),and Chas's co-commentator commented there was hardy any noise for some of the match!

[Jimmy]

It was too cold.

[Harry J Allstars]

Originally Posted By: American FLEET FAN No1

However many/few, were there, they didn't seem to be making much noise(from the internet commentary),and Chas's co-commentator commented there was hardy any noise for some of the match!

Thats because we were losing for some of the match. When we started winning the noise level, like usual, picked up.

[Alan W (GNFC)]

I was another who thought 1300-1400 were there.

 

I did think it was rather funny Northfleet station today though - 2 policemen standing at the exit, obviously awaiting the hoardes arrival on the 245 from Gravesend - just 3 people actually got off!! Then bag checks at the entrance as well - was that really necessary?

[Uncle Urchin]

Originally Posted By: Richard C

Chas is there every week and he estimated 1600. Me and mates have been there for 10+ years and estimated at least 1300. so it does suprise me that it was 1055. I havent seen Q's that long at gates in years and yet it was only 1055?! who knows!

are you suggesting that the attendance was rigged...?

surely not...

[Uncle Urchin]

Originally Posted By: doheochai

Originally Posted By: Uncle Urchin

presumably with the same democratic rights but possessing a lot more knowledge about the first...intermediate and end game than you....

Of course - you are the only person on the planet to possess such knowledge.

you would do well not to underestimate my understanding of matters wanchai....I am on home ground and the NL estuary is a small world...

I believe that you are well meaning and a good decent chap but there are agenda's that you should know of before allowing yourself to be used ...

[kaizen]

I also though the attendance was around the 1200 - 1300 mark, and I can account for two empty spaces at the Plough end; firstly I left the missus behind and secondly the wind was in just the right direction to make it frigging cold in there so I spent the match by the halfway line...

[Santa]

Even if it was only 1055 (i agree it looked more) it was probably 200 more than the 800 or so I would have expected given recent gates and the opposition. So a 25% increase isn't bad is it ?. Those that did turn up could not be dissapointed by the spirit and work rate shown by the lads in the second half especially. Great comeback against admittedly not a very good side. Hope those attending for the first time saw enough to bring them back......only time will tell.

 

George's goal was a bit special, Stacey's wasn't far behind from a great through ball. Thought McCarthy was going off, maybe the ref had a twinge of conscience about Chukki's dismissal, didnt see it but some nearby said it was more just squaring up than the pseudo head-butt that I heard he was dismissed for.

[rsheard]

Originally Posted By: Santa

Hope those attending for the first time saw enough to bring them back......only time will tell.

The consistent response among first-time visitors on the MyFC forum is that they had a terrific experience and will attend again. An encouraging sign that the only thing they moaned about was the cold.

[Santa]

Originally Posted By: rsheard

The consistent response among first-time visitors on the MyFC forum is that they had a terrific experience and will attend again. An encouraging sign that the only thing they moaned about was the cold.

Obviously didn't try the chips then.......

[American FLEET FAN No1]

Originally Posted By: Santa

Originally Posted By: rsheard

The consistent response among first-time visitors on the MyFC forum is that they had a terrific experience and will attend again. An encouraging sign that the only thing they moaned about was the cold.

Obviously didn't try the chips then.......

They kept asking for 'French Fries'!

[Hirsty]

Originally Posted By: doheochai

Originally Posted By: Hirsty

It's a game of opinions Brian ! I bet you have never set foot in Kent, but you have all the stats at a touch of a laptop ! Did you factor in the weather ? The opponents, the journo's, the stag parties, the boredom, the flowing football, the passion of those whose were born here, the tide pattern, the humour

If you are talking about me - my name isn't Brian - never been to Kent - stats took about 10mins - and no - I clearly pointed out that I didn't take in any other factors other than the stats available. And of course you can only have passion for a club if you were born close enough to have broken the office windows when you were a kid. Incidentally, BBC Kent reported that there were about 15 journalists at the game.

You are welcome to support/follow or take an interest in whatever club you like pal. You just don't seem to grasp the fact that some people support their home town club and actually care about it !!

....and, just for the record, not that I have to justify myself to you or anyone else, I didn't break any windows !! Don't p*ss off the locals mate...you might rely on them some day, if there are any of us left !!

[JimMac]

Originally Posted By: rsheardThe consistent response among first-time visitors on the MyFC forum is that they had a terrific experience and will attend again. An encouraging sign that the only thing they moaned about was the cold.

 

Obviously didn't try the chips then.......

 

 

 

 

What was wrong with the chips ?

 

They were hot and plent of them !

 

[doheochai]

Originally Posted By: Hirsty

You are welcome to support/follow or take an interest in whatever club you like pal. You just don't seem to grasp the fact that some people support their home town club and actually care about it !!

....and, just for the record, not that I have to justify myself to you or anyone else, I didn't break any windows !! Don't p*ss off the locals mate...you might rely on them some day, if there are any of us left !!

Hirsty - you can gripe all you want - something you have been doing since last Tuesday week - and indeed longer looking at some of the threads before then - but if you do - expect some other people to gripe back.

[doheochai]

Originally Posted By: rsheard

The consistent response among first-time visitors on the MyFC forum is that they had a terrific experience and will attend again. An encouraging sign that the only thing they moaned about was the cold.

I agree it this is encouraging. It will take time but I am sure it will be built on.

Even more important is using MyFC involvement and money to increase the club's support in the local community. I am sure with time and effort this can even produce better results.