I haven't been to The Valley since 21st October v Bolton, I have a ST but I'm not missing it & I'm currently not fussed if I go again - is it just me or does anyone else have this feeling? I find myself on here all the time still so I haven't lost the love, I just don't enjoy going to Football anymore!
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Push on through that barrier NSU or join the CL matchday thread...
Snigger.
Now having said that it's time to get a grip, live up to your name and add your voice to the covered end Choir this Saturday.
You know it makes sense
We really need to break the habits we've had for many many years - we need to be adventurous, creative and offensive. We need players who aren't afraid to be on the ball. We need players who aren't afraid to shoot.
Currently we have so few of those traits and that's why I am so obsessed with Astrit. Yes - he's a lazy fucker but give him the ball and things will happen. How many of our recent players have got you off your seat. How many excite you.
I am bored of workmanlike - I want to be entertained.
"WHEN DO WE WANT IT?"
"WHENEVER"
In had this discussion last night with fatrob,who ain't fat no.more
We are so busy at work that I can't make games as that's the only time I get to really spend with my kids and unfortunately it's only my little girl who either wants to go or is of the age to go
I miss the piss up and the day but to me the football always got in the way of a quality day out it was what bought us together but match days were so much more than just football
When you bring little ones you lose the piss up anyway to a degree
Miss the football a bit but enjoy being with my kids more so that out weighs that sting
But I really do miss the piss up
Most people go through different stages in their lives, relationships, kids, work etc which can have a big influence on people bucking their previous habits. When it co-incides with the football not being particularly successful, then it can have a huge influence, more than so than on a cost influence.
There are literally hundreds of CAFC supporters i know presonally who have gone from being regulars 5-10 years ago to infrequent / never go supporters now. All reasons vary, and seeing as the general support numbers home and away have held up relatively well, then there appears to be a huge degree of churn in support these days which probably wasn't there many years ago. Young family syndrome and spending a bit more time with the missus and kids (whether through choice or through pressure from the missus!) seems to be one of the key things though.
We live largely dependent at Charlton on our Season Ticket model, probably more so than most other clubs, and we never seem to get the regular walk-up numbers that other similar sized clubs do. Once people get out the habit of getting their season ticket, then it is interesting how many at the point just completely walk away from it, or being very infrequent visitors.
I remember those bad old days under Saint Parky of Hoofball with the Doc having a cardiac failure on the half way line, McOxo squealing face down in the mud as he was mown down by another League 1 Neanderthal and that useless French poseur Racon stealing a living. It was awful but I never missed a home game and listened to every away game on Player wherever I was. I have no idea why it meant so much but it did. I cared.
Now we have better players, a better pitch, play better football and the food is much better but I can't muster any enthusiasm at all except for the vegetarian focaccia.
And why do I feel all emotional and weird about the return of SCP on the 28th?
Explain that if you can.
Whole threads have been devoted to why we are struggling but for me it is simply the Charlton way and has been for my 40 years of supporting.
I will be in the Camden for 12 on Saturday for some banter with my mates and will get home totally trashed at 11 - inbetween I am sure there will be a crud 90 minutes that I will not enjoy at all.
The beer, banter, and the hope keeps me going - oh and that it keeps me from getting dragged to Bluewater.
Back on the original point, and regardless of how valid your comments are, I'm not enjoying it all this season. Each to their own I guess.