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Post by sirfred on Jul 22, 2018 19:54:28 GMT
In my stance that I will just not go to any pre season friendlies - they offer you nothing we can win every game and lose your first 5 league games and visa versa - they just do not appeal at all - I know of at least 7 that stand around me during the season with the same stance - I am looking forward to Spennymore more actually not going to any pre season friendlies
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Post by chesterken on Jul 22, 2018 20:15:03 GMT
In my stance that I will just not go to any pre season friendlies - they offer you nothing we can win every game and lose your first 5 league games and visa versa - they just do not appeal at all - I know of at least 7 that stand around me during the season with the same stance - I am looking forward to Spennymore more actually not going to any pre season friendlies All down to personal choice Fred I wanted to see the new players and I have enjoyed both home games I have been too. I personally wouldn’t go to the early away games against lesser teams but I wouldn’t knock anyone who does. |
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Post by rjshbdhmtrm on Jul 22, 2018 20:22:51 GMT
Each to their own Fred. I’m from a similar stance to your own. Would never knock anybody for attending such games. A fair few people must go to friendliest as they are relatively cheap and they can have a decent chin-wag with fellow supporters and possibly have a sherbert or two. The games as such give no ideas as to what your season is going to be. Quite clearly CFC are going to be industrious, not going to be turned over easily - as you say Fred, Spennymoor will give us a clue. A couple of half decent forwards who can compete in this league and I think we’ll be OK. If the Dynamic Duo’s signings give us commitment and show pride to wear the badge then that will do for us all. COYB
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Post by sqzl on Jul 22, 2018 20:25:30 GMT
In my stance that I will just not go to any pre season friendlies - they offer you nothing we can win every game and lose your first 5 league games and visa versa - they just do not appeal at all - I know of at least 7 that stand around me during the season with the same stance - I am looking forward to Spennymore more actually not going to any pre season friendlies I wouldn’t say they offer nothing, they offer us some much appreciated income to go back into our budget. They only offer nothing in terms of results. |
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Post by South Wirral Blue on Jul 22, 2018 21:15:43 GMT
It's just nice to watch the senior team play a game of football under no pressure with a relaxed atmosphere.
I enjoyed yesterday more than I enjoyed most games last season.
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Post by happyclapper52 on Jul 22, 2018 21:22:32 GMT
In my stance that I will just not go to any pre season friendlies - they offer you nothing we can win every game and lose your first 5 league games and visa versa - they just do not appeal at all - I know of at least 7 that stand around me during the season with the same stance - I am looking forward to Spennymore more actually not going to any pre season friendlies You've answered your own pointless question Fred ....as 7 who stand around you have the same stance ? Doh ! |
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Post by sirfred on Jul 22, 2018 21:34:27 GMT
Fair enough I am glad some go as it generates some income but for me its all about Spennymore and I am sharpening my vocals for this important game
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Post by sirfred on Jul 22, 2018 21:36:51 GMT
In my stance that I will just not go to any pre season friendlies - they offer you nothing we can win every game and lose your first 5 league games and visa versa - they just do not appeal at all - I know of at least 7 that stand around me during the season with the same stance - I am looking forward to Spennymore more actually not going to any pre season friendlies You've answered your own pointless question Fred ....as 7 who stand around you have the same stance ? Doh ! OK HappySlapper point made |
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Post by chislenko on Jul 22, 2018 23:25:12 GMT
But what is the alternative, watching Emmerdale Farm?
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Post by Malcolm Tucker on Jul 22, 2018 23:53:41 GMT
But what is the alternative, watching Emmerdale Farm? Emmerdale is generally shite, so I can’t see that that would be the worst thing about it? Friendlies are good socially, if nothing else. |
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Post by sirfred on Jul 23, 2018 5:46:44 GMT
But what is the alternative, watching Emmerdale Farm? Emmerdale is not on in the day - I have loads of gardening to do or Golf or dog walking or beach or Holiday's while the weather is good it all depends if you have other hobbies or interests - watching a meaningless friendly just doesn't appeal |
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Post by tinagsdog on Jul 23, 2018 7:03:37 GMT
What a shit thread
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Post by poolepirate on Jul 23, 2018 7:27:48 GMT
i was surprised the club did not offer a 3 match mini type season ticket offer for the bury/morecombe/everton games to try and attract a few more fans to attend(perhaps they did and i missed it)
not sure what the admission charge is for each game but you can understand fans not attending 3 games in 7 days if this happens in league/cup games you always see a drop in attendances people dont have unlimited spare cash for admission costs and all the extras that come with attending a game (friendly or league)
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Post by Derry Blue on Jul 23, 2018 7:43:18 GMT
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Post by Cestrian1987 on Jul 23, 2018 8:01:54 GMT
I don’t bother. Might go tomorrow though for something to do
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Post by Si on Jul 23, 2018 8:37:07 GMT
I'm similar to you Fred. I used to love going to them when I was younger but now I just can't get motivated unless there are points at stake. I've seen us have loads of great pre seasons and it usually follows with a season of struggle! They are basically training sessions for match sharpness, and for the lads to get to know each other. I was planning on coming to one friendly just to get used to the new faces but to be honest now I've got a young family I'd rather spend the final few weekends before the season doing family stuff and save my passes out for the season, especially as I want to do more away games this season.
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Post by Hannibal on Jul 23, 2018 10:29:49 GMT
But what is the alternative, watching Emmerdale Farm? Emmerdale is generally shite, so I can’t see that that would be the worst thing about it? Friendlies are good socially, if nothing else. Give me Emmerdale any day if the alternative is the shite I've watched the past 18 months. |
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Post by jb on Jul 23, 2018 10:32:17 GMT
Not been to a pre-season game for about 14 years and don't intend to go to another one. I like to watch a game with something at stake and a competitive atmosphere. I just can't be motivated to go to friendly games.
Before anyone criticizes my comments I have had a season ticket for several years and do go to local away games.
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Post by Rio Doherty on Jul 23, 2018 10:34:23 GMT
I attend pre-season friendlies mainly due to my love of our club as it just wouldn’t feel right for me to miss a game for no reason. Still though, I most certainly see why some supporters don’t bother which I have no problems with.
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Post by catfordbags on Jul 23, 2018 10:42:56 GMT
'This is the Shawshank Redemption right, but with more tunneling through shit and no f¥<€ing redemption.' |
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Jul 23, 2018 11:07:38 GMT
I'm similar to you Fred. I used to love going to them when I was younger but now I just can't get motivated unless there are points at stake. I've seen us have loads of great pre seasons and it usually follows with a season of struggle! They are basically training sessions for match sharpness, and for the lads to get to know each other. I was planning on coming to one friendly just to get used to the new faces but to be honest now I've got a young family I'd rather spend the final few weekends before the season doing family stuff and save my passes out for the season, especially as I want to do more away games this season. Literally word for word my situation. |
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Post by waggoner on Jul 23, 2018 11:09:36 GMT
In my stance that I will just not go to any pre season friendlies - they offer you nothing we can win every game and lose your first 5 league games and visa versa - they just do not appeal at all - I know of at least 7 that stand around me during the season with the same stance - I am looking forward to Spennymore more actually not going to any pre season friendlies I wouldn’t say they offer nothing, they offer us some much appreciated income to go back into our budget. They only offer nothing in terms of results.Tell that to Wrexhams fans!! They lose to AFC Telford in a friendly And lots of them want the manager out (this is before the season starts) some want to spend the £1.2m off the Ward transfer on a new squad. This is money that has not been paid yet. So i agree...if you get stressed watching pre season matches and the 12 substitutions and 'trialists' and actually believe whats happening on the pitch, then maybe it's best to just watch league/cup games and stay mentally healthy. |
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Post by Hannibal on Jul 23, 2018 12:06:46 GMT
I went on Saturday and actually enjoyed the game; meeting football friends again; the gorgeous weather and I knew that even if we lost I wasn't going to go home feeling depressed. I enjoyed the match apart from us not having a striker. The managers have said they're working on it and even if we don't sign anyone for the Spennymoor game we'll be all right … I'm not so sure, but what do I know I've only been coming for 59 years.
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Post by RonD on Jul 23, 2018 14:20:05 GMT
Very rarely do friendlies, but essential for team formation and bedding in new signings. Liveliest in a good few years was that Kilmarnock game when a big group of Scottish lads turned up very well oiled and gave the Blues Bar lots of patronage! Think I heard they had done Blackpool the night before on the way down.
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Post by happyclapper52 on Jul 23, 2018 16:19:44 GMT
I have a feeling that Rickets might be a bad choice?
Lack of pre season comms and signings compared to our proactive activity makes me doubt the Goats strategy.
Hope I'm right !
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Post by Harry Lime on Jul 24, 2018 8:04:32 GMT
I can understand why people don't bother with pre season games. However, you can get something out of these games. Just don't get too fussed about the result.
We've a new team and new managers. It's interesting to see the new players and see how the managers set them up. You can usually see what they're working on. I try to go to one away game against a smaller team (Runcorn this time), and one at home against a bigger team. One we have a fair bit of the ball, and the other we defend a lot. Gives you an idea of the strengths and limitations of the players and squad.
Exception was last season when it got worse game by game, until the first team went off gone replaced by the youth team. Those who went pre season last year had it confirmed a month earlier that we were dreadful. Whether that was good or bad is up to you!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2018 9:49:15 GMT
Really don't understand why people get on their high horse when it comes to pre-season games. Taking a stance against them seems a bit extreme as well. Either go or don't.
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Post by paulie on Jul 24, 2018 18:54:38 GMT
In my stance that I will just not go to any pre season friendlies - they offer you nothing we can win every game and lose your first 5 league games and visa versa - they just do not appeal at all - I know of at least 7 that stand around me during the season with the same stance - I am looking forward to Spennymore more actually not going to any pre season friendlies We played Bangor at home in a friendly 5 or 6 years ago. I thought to myself midway through, what am I doing here? Haven't been to one since. |
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Post by Derry Blue on Jul 24, 2018 20:31:00 GMT
Really don't understand why people get on their high horse when it comes to pre-season games. Taking a stance against them seems a bit extreme as well. Either go or don't. Agree, all down to personal choice which is influenced by a myriad of factors. |
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Post by norwegianblue on Jul 24, 2018 21:05:31 GMT
I went down this evening as it was the only opportunity I’ll have as I fly back to Norway on Thursday.
Nice to get to see new squad members and give the club £8.
Chester til I die.
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