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Post by Lobster on Nov 18, 2017 21:31:17 GMT
Just been reading about Merthyr Town. Supporter owned and only formed in 2010 (same year as us), 80% of their squad quit in the week and today they were beaten 13-1 with a 15-year-old in goal.
Ilkeston were also formed in 2010 and folded this year. It shows that it is possible to bugger up a second chance.
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Post by Forever Blue on Nov 19, 2017 2:23:50 GMT
I don't think we are in any danger of folding just yet but what does worry me is the clubs future, you only have to take a look around the ground on match days to see a majority of us are old buggers.
People often complain that the atmosphere is flat and fans don't get behind the team but if that was the case we wouldn't turn up, the real problem is the lack of younger fans that can and will rejuvenate the club and sing their hearts out.
I often find it sad when I go home from a match and hear the odd cries of come in city, I find it even sadder when I see the young fans we do have trying to make a difference and trying to raise funds for flags ect only to get shot down on social media, our future is bleak without them and we need more of them, they are the clubs future and I would hate to count how many older fans I know that have passed away in the last 10 years.
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Post by norwegianblue on Nov 19, 2017 8:37:00 GMT
I don't think we are in any danger of folding just yet but what does worry me is the clubs future, you only have to take a look around the ground on match days to see a majority of us are old buggers. People often complain that the atmosphere is flat and fans don't get behind the team but if that was the case we wouldn't turn up, the real problem is the lack of younger fans that can and will rejuvenate the club and sing their hearts out. I often find it sad when I go home from a match and hear the odd cries of come in city, I find it even sadder when I see the young fans we do have trying to make a difference and trying to raise funds for flags ect only to get shot down on social media, our future is bleak without them and we need more of them, they are the clubs future and I would hate to count how many older fans I know that have passed away in the last 10 years. I think the club will be fine. Wait until the youngsters of today who don't watch Chester, have to pay for their own ticket and try and go to an overpriced PL game. I still believe the only way we will put bums on seats is by winning/drawing games and showing signs of improvement. |
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Post by ivawhopper on Nov 19, 2017 19:54:22 GMT
I do feel a bit sorry for them, but they are a bit of a case of floaty Joneses down there in Penydarren Park.
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Post by everhopeful on Nov 20, 2017 14:09:46 GMT
I don't think we are in any danger of folding just yet but what does worry me is the clubs future, you only have to take a look around the ground on match days to see a majority of us are old buggers. People often complain that the atmosphere is flat and fans don't get behind the team but if that was the case we wouldn't turn up, the real problem is the lack of younger fans that can and will rejuvenate the club and sing their hearts out. I often find it sad when I go home from a match and hear the odd cries of come in city, I find it even sadder when I see the young fans we do have trying to make a difference and trying to raise funds for flags ect only to get shot down on social media, our future is bleak without them and we need more of them, they are the clubs future and I would hate to count how many older fans I know that have passed away in the last 10 years. If we can provide the sort of winning team and decent football that we did before we got back into this league, then the kids (and a lot more) will come back. You've only got to look at the size of the crowds then, with that style of play and success, compared to now and it becomes obvious. Bigger crowds = more money = greater success (provided it's managed properly, of course!) |
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