I think the appeal may be stronger nowadays with the Premier League. When we were in the Premier League, us, Fulham, Wigan and Blackburn would have many games when we would not sell out allocations, and comfortably so.
I am sure most clubs sell their away allocations.
I reckon you are right. We failed to sell out Tottenham more than once and Chelsea too. We take similar numbers to God awful League One crap holes these days. I look forward to the clamour for away tickets and the ensuing moaning when we return to the Premier League.
I think the appeal may be stronger nowadays with the Premier League. When we were in the Premier League, us, Fulham, Wigan and Blackburn would have many games when we would not sell out allocations, and comfortably so.
I am sure most clubs sell their away allocations.
Fair point, the Premier League is a different one to the one we we're in. I work at a Premier League ground and the away support is always 3,000 max for the league (more allocation for the cups. Since the Spanner is labelling Portsmouth a proper club.I just thought I'd balance the chat with Southampton (and even though they are going through the motions the support is still there).
2nd bottom and they bring that midweek !! unbelievable
First season back at this level in years, numbers should be good. Doing all the new grounds you haven’t done in years. Our first season back up we had some really good numbers on the road. Now, after playing the same teams for 6 or 7 years they’re shit again. People get bored of going to places like Blackburn.
Having said that, that is still very good for a midweek game. Always had a lot of respect for Portsmouth. Proper club.
Out of interest, and with the exception of Milton Keynes, which isn't a "proper club", and what's the definition?
Most of the big PL clubs aren’t proper clubs anymore. Palace most definitely aren’t, but for different reasons. Non league clubs who have made it in to the league but who’s supporters all support a PL club but have their local club as their ‘second team’ aren’t ’proper clubs’.
I only count teams that were originally created by a few working class kids who kicked a ball around and took on all the other franchise teams who were backed by factories, large employer's and institutions as 'proper clubs'.
2nd bottom and they bring that midweek !! unbelievable
First season back at this level in years, numbers should be good. Doing all the new grounds you haven’t done in years. Our first season back up we had some really good numbers on the road. Now, after playing the same teams for 6 or 7 years they’re shit again. People get bored of going to places like Blackburn.
Having said that, that is still very good for a midweek game. Always had a lot of respect for Portsmouth. Proper club.
Out of interest, and with the exception of Milton Keynes, which isn't a "proper club", and what's the definition?
Most of the big PL clubs aren’t proper clubs anymore. Palace most definitely aren’t, but for different reasons. Non league clubs who have made it in to the league but who’s supporters all support a PL club but have their local club as their ‘second team’ aren’t ’proper clubs’.
I’m not a fan of palace to say the least, but why aren’t they a ‘proper club’ ?
2nd bottom and they bring that midweek !! unbelievable
First season back at this level in years, numbers should be good. Doing all the new grounds you haven’t done in years. Our first season back up we had some really good numbers on the road. Now, after playing the same teams for 6 or 7 years they’re shit again. People get bored of going to places like Blackburn.
Having said that, that is still very good for a midweek game. Always had a lot of respect for Portsmouth. Proper club.
Out of interest, and with the exception of Milton Keynes, which isn't a "proper club", and what's the definition?
Most of the big PL clubs aren’t proper clubs anymore. Palace most definitely aren’t, but for different reasons. Non league clubs who have made it in to the league but who’s supporters all support a PL club but have their local club as their ‘second team’ aren’t ’proper clubs’.
I’m not a fan of palace to say the least, but why aren’t they a ‘proper club’ ?
They have/had cheer leaders They do floodlight light shows Ultras dressed in black with slogans on bed sheets Ted Lasso South is ours/and proud on various bits and pieces Went up in 6th place and some how stayed there forever whilst knowing they out stayed their welcome after 2 seasons Has the largest amount of Nigels in the country
2nd bottom and they bring that midweek !! unbelievable
First season back at this level in years, numbers should be good. Doing all the new grounds you haven’t done in years. Our first season back up we had some really good numbers on the road. Now, after playing the same teams for 6 or 7 years they’re shit again. People get bored of going to places like Blackburn.
Having said that, that is still very good for a midweek game. Always had a lot of respect for Portsmouth. Proper club.
Out of interest, and with the exception of Milton Keynes, which isn't a "proper club", and what's the definition?
Most of the big PL clubs aren’t proper clubs anymore. Palace most definitely aren’t, but for different reasons. Non league clubs who have made it in to the league but who’s supporters all support a PL club but have their local club as their ‘second team’ aren’t ’proper clubs’.
I’m not a fan of palace to say the least, but why aren’t they a ‘proper club’ ?
They have/had cheer leaders They do floodlight light shows Ultras dressed in black with slogans on bed sheets Ted Lasso South is ours/and proud on various bits and pieces Went up in 6th place and some how stayed there forever whilst knowing they out stayed their welcome after 2 seasons Has the largest amount of Nigels in the country
"the official CPFC supporters’ magazine from October 1947 states “to prevent misunderstanding, it should be pointed out that the Crystal Palace Club in existence before 1905 was a purely amateur concern and had no connection with the present club.”
But the club is still trying to push that agenda, presumably on the basis that everything about them is fake, so why not add something else to the pile.
2nd bottom and they bring that midweek !! unbelievable
First season back at this level in years, numbers should be good. Doing all the new grounds you haven’t done in years. Our first season back up we had some really good numbers on the road. Now, after playing the same teams for 6 or 7 years they’re shit again. People get bored of going to places like Blackburn.
Having said that, that is still very good for a midweek game. Always had a lot of respect for Portsmouth. Proper club.
Out of interest, and with the exception of Milton Keynes, which isn't a "proper club", and what's the definition?
Most of the big PL clubs* aren’t proper clubs anymore. Palace most definitely aren’t, but for different reasons.** Non league clubs who have made it in to the league but who’s supporters all support a PL club but have their local club as their ‘second team’ aren’t ’proper clubs’.
I’m not a fan of palace to say the least, but why aren’t they a ‘proper club’ ?
Think what is being said: *When you talk about the Premier League you have The Six (you know who I am talking about) ** Palace (because it's Palace 🤪).
Think it is a bit cruel to label local (non-league) clubs as their ‘second team’ as not ’proper clubs’. That is how they make their money sometimes.
My local non-league team has a cult following in addition to fans who go down there as their second team. I would still say that is a proper club.
2nd bottom and they bring that midweek !! unbelievable
First season back at this level in years, numbers should be good. Doing all the new grounds you haven’t done in years. Our first season back up we had some really good numbers on the road. Now, after playing the same teams for 6 or 7 years they’re shit again. People get bored of going to places like Blackburn.
Having said that, that is still very good for a midweek game. Always had a lot of respect for Portsmouth. Proper club.
Out of interest, and with the exception of Milton Keynes, which isn't a "proper club", and what's the definition?
Most of the big PL clubs aren’t proper clubs anymore. Palace most definitely aren’t, but for different reasons. Non league clubs who have made it in to the league but who’s supporters all support a PL club but have their local club as their ‘second team’ aren’t ’proper clubs’.
I’m not a fan of palace to say the least, but why aren’t they a ‘proper club’ ?
They have/had cheer leaders They do floodlight light shows Ultras dressed in black with slogans on bed sheets Ted Lasso South is ours/and proud on various bits and pieces Went up in 6th place and some how stayed there forever whilst knowing they out stayed their welcome after 2 seasons Has the largest amount of Nigels in the country
Yep. Add to this they changed their whole identity to be more commercially viable, using barcas and brazils colours, changing their name from the traditional ‘glaziers’ to the eagles. The desperation to be seen as a proper south London club when we all know they’re anything but. Everything about that club is contrived. Even down to their fake ‘derby’ with Brighton. The M23 Derby 🤦🏻♂️
2nd bottom and they bring that midweek !! unbelievable
First season back at this level in years, numbers should be good. Doing all the new grounds you haven’t done in years. Our first season back up we had some really good numbers on the road. Now, after playing the same teams for 6 or 7 years they’re shit again. People get bored of going to places like Blackburn.
Having said that, that is still very good for a midweek game. Always had a lot of respect for Portsmouth. Proper club.
Out of interest, and with the exception of Milton Keynes, which isn't a "proper club", and what's the definition?
Most of the big PL clubs* aren’t proper clubs anymore. Palace most definitely aren’t, but for different reasons.** Non league clubs who have made it in to the league but who’s supporters all support a PL club but have their local club as their ‘second team’ aren’t ’proper clubs’.
I’m not a fan of palace to say the least, but why aren’t they a ‘proper club’ ?
Think what is being said: *When you talk about the Premier League you have The Six (you know who I am talking about) ** Palace (because it's Palace 🤪).
Think it is a bit cruel to label local (non-league) clubs as their ‘second team’ as not ’proper clubs’. That is how they make their money sometimes.
My local non-league team has a cult following in addition to fans who go down there as their second team. I would still say that is a proper club.
I actually said local non league clubs who have made it in to the league. You’re allowed your local non league club as a second club but as soon as they make it in to the league you have to bin them off 😉
2nd bottom and they bring that midweek !! unbelievable
First season back at this level in years, numbers should be good. Doing all the new grounds you haven’t done in years. Our first season back up we had some really good numbers on the road. Now, after playing the same teams for 6 or 7 years they’re shit again. People get bored of going to places like Blackburn.
Having said that, that is still very good for a midweek game. Always had a lot of respect for Portsmouth. Proper club.
Out of interest, and with the exception of Milton Keynes, which isn't a "proper club", and what's the definition?
Most of the big PL clubs* aren’t proper clubs anymore. Palace most definitely aren’t, but for different reasons.** Non league clubs who have made it in to the league but who’s supporters all support a PL club but have their local club as their ‘second team’ aren’t ’proper clubs’.
I’m not a fan of palace to say the least, but why aren’t they a ‘proper club’ ?
Think what is being said: *When you talk about the Premier League you have The Six (you know who I am talking about) ** Palace (because it's Palace 🤪).
Think it is a bit cruel to label local (non-league) clubs as their ‘second team’ as not ’proper clubs’. That is how they make their money sometimes.
My local non-league team has a cult following in addition to fans who go down there as their second team. I would still say that is a proper club.
I actually said local non league clubs who have made it in to the league. You’re allowed your local non league club as a second club but as soon as they make it in to the league you have to bin them off 😉
That is correct. I used take in the occasional game at Bromley but now they have gone all Johnny big potatoes they are dead to me.
2nd bottom and they bring that midweek !! unbelievable
First season back at this level in years, numbers should be good. Doing all the new grounds you haven’t done in years. Our first season back up we had some really good numbers on the road. Now, after playing the same teams for 6 or 7 years they’re shit again. People get bored of going to places like Blackburn.
Having said that, that is still very good for a midweek game. Always had a lot of respect for Portsmouth. Proper club.
Out of interest, and with the exception of Milton Keynes, which isn't a "proper club", and what's the definition?
Most of the big PL clubs* aren’t proper clubs anymore. Palace most definitely aren’t, but for different reasons.** Non league clubs who have made it in to the league but who’s supporters all support a PL club but have their local club as their ‘second team’ aren’t ’proper clubs’.
I’m not a fan of palace to say the least, but why aren’t they a ‘proper club’ ?
Think what is being said: *When you talk about the Premier League you have The Six (you know who I am talking about) ** Palace (because it's Palace 🤪).
Think it is a bit cruel to label local (non-league) clubs as their ‘second team’ as not ’proper clubs’. That is how they make their money sometimes.
My local non-league team has a cult following in addition to fans who go down there as their second team. I would still say that is a proper club.
I actually said local non league clubs who have made it in to the league. You’re allowed your local non league club as a second club but as soon as they make it in to the league you have to bin them off 😉
That is correct. I used take in the occasional game at Bromley but now they have gone all Johnny big potatoes they are dead to me.
What if they get relegated and become Jimmy small fries again?
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Most of the big PL clubs aren’t proper clubs anymore. Palace most definitely aren’t, but for different reasons. Non league clubs who have made it in to the league but who’s supporters all support a PL club but have their local club as their ‘second team’ aren’t ’proper clubs’.
nearer 250 there surely
They do floodlight light shows
Ultras dressed in black with slogans on bed sheets
Ted Lasso
South is ours/and proud on various bits and pieces
Went up in 6th place and some how stayed there forever whilst knowing they out stayed their welcome after 2 seasons
Has the largest amount of Nigels in the country
South London Memories: ‘Crystal Palace’…the oldest professional football club in the world? – South London News
"the official CPFC supporters’ magazine from October 1947 states “to prevent misunderstanding, it should be pointed out that the Crystal Palace Club in existence before 1905 was a purely amateur concern and had no connection with the present club.”
But the club is still trying to push that agenda, presumably on the basis that everything about them is fake, so why not add something else to the pile.
*When you talk about the Premier League you have The Six (you know who I am talking about)
** Palace (because it's Palace 🤪).
Think it is a bit cruel to label local (non-league) clubs as their ‘second team’ as not ’proper clubs’. That is how they make their money sometimes.
My local non-league team has a cult following in addition to fans who go down there as their second team. I would still say that is a proper club.