Lost the passion?

[El Presidente]

Bit like those videos you SOLD me

Was that the one called 'Never Mind the Quality Feel The Width' aka The Keith Dublin Story?

 

[Ernest]

Was that the one called 'Never Mind the Quality Feel The Width' aka The Keith Dublin Story?

No it was the Guppy one with the Ladyboys of Bangkok in it

 

[Questions]

Football has become a sanitized rich mans game where referees seem to decide more games than players and who wins what is decided before the season starts at the FA.
Like watching wrestling.

That's quite something.

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

No it was the Guppy one with the Ladyboys of Bangkok in it

he's told me all about you
regards
DR

 

[Ernest]

he's told me all about you
regards
DR

As long as he didn't show the DVD

 

[El Presidente]

As long as he didn't show the DVD

It's only available on the DARK WEB.

 

[clapham_gull]

I've missed more games this season (through choice) since our coming back to Brighton at Withdean.

It's a combination of the new environment and the football on offer.

That first season at the Amex was fantastic. 4k Ultra HD 3 Dimensional entertainment and a wonderful atmosphere.

This season ? An out of town multiplex with overpriced popcorn trying desperately hard to laugh at Police Academy 15 - The Directors Cut.

 

[Bry Nylon]

It's only available on the DARK WEB.

Racist.

 

[Seagulls over Essex]

I imagine, OP, you would have a different perspective if we were vying for promotion this season instead of floundering near the bottom. I don't recall similar negativity at the end of last season.

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

As long as he didn't show the DVD

I'm sure if i ask nicely
regards
DR

 

[aolstudios]

I imagine, OP, you would have a different perspective if we were vying for promotion this season instead of floundering near the bottom. I don't recall similar negativity at the end of last season.

There was plenty from 'round about last Christmas - it was obvious Oscar was doing a sterling job of making a silk purse out of a sow's ear. Barnes going being a point when many of us began to feel seriously wrong (& over-confidently thoughtless) decisions were being made

 

[Ernest]

I'm sure if i ask nicely
regards
DR

Good job I've still got the pics of him then

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

Good job I've still got the pics of him then

sweet
regards
DR

 

[Icy Gull]

There was plenty from 'round about last Christmas - it was obvious Oscar was doing a sterling job of making a silk purse out of a sow's ear. Barnes going being a point when many of us began to feel seriously wrong (& over-confidently thoughtless) decisions were being made

I thought that when I saw that comment. People were moaning like bitches about Oscar last season. I was a big fan however and I have only been moaning like a bitch this season.

The very idea that anyone could even suggest that this current squad could even begin to challenge at the top of this division is frankly laughable.

 

[aolstudios]

I thought that when I saw that comment. People were moaning like bitches about Oscar last season. I was a big fan however and I have only been moaning like a bitch this season.

The very idea that anyone could even suggest that this current squad could even begin to challenge at the top of this division is frankly laughable.

Exactly. The next few decisions, statements & interviews from the hierarchy are going to be absolutely crucial (& instructive)

 

[chimneys]

After all that we have been through, the Mullery years, Wembley, the war years and the arrival at The Amex, the Poyet years, the AMEPC (training ground to you and me) - I have lost the passion.

Where did it go wrong?

No it's not the big corporate animal itself that has ground me down, it's things like:

- The spin;
- The number of disaffected ex-employees and ex-suppliers, loyal individuals, who are highly critical of what's gone on over the last 4 years;
- The disconnect with players (no settled squad, too many money grabbing loan rubbish);
- The utter lack of passion on the pitch (barring a few heroic individuals like Calde and CMS - who sadly don't possess enough skill); and
- The very poor quality of play on the pitch.

Money can't buy everything of course - we are so very lucky to have The Amex and The AMEPC - which of course are the envy of most football clubs. But if I'd spent £30m on a new state-of-the-art training ground, I'd want a pretty quick return on my investment. To see set pieces of the quality we have had this season would make me weep.

No team has the right to be successful and win trophies or be in the top 10, but every team should be united and passionate.

I haven't looked forward or been excited by an Albion match for months (years?). I don't want to leave the ground early or miss a home match but my loyalty is being severely tested. The Board would do well to listen, read and understand what supporters are saying, instead of sugar coating everything. Yesterday I received an email pushing the Player of the Season Awards Night - really? That's up there with giving the 'pretendance'. Who are you kidding? In my view, it shouldn't be held. Yes invite sponsors to a dinner, fair enough - use it as a real debriefing session. But who (other than a couple of players) are worthy off receiving any kind of award?

Football (but not exclusively football) is about opinions. They'll be people who will totally disagree with me. Some will be constructive in their arguments, others will be abusive and refer back to 'the inner sanctum' rubbish. I derive absolutely no pleasure in seeing the Club (that we fought so hard to bring back from the brink) being disunited or underperforming. I have always thought that by being united we can (and indeed have) achieve - and clearly the Club agree with their 'Together in 2015/16' strap line. But we aren't a Club that's 'together' - things need to be fixed.

Will I go on Tuesday, if my youngest doesn't want to go - I won't go. I've got lots of other things to do. Will anyone care, of course not and there's no reason why anyone should. Except I daresay there may be many other supporters, who might just be thinking along similar lines - and that should be of concern to the Board.

I'd be fascinated to hear your thoughts just over 4 months on Paul.

 

[Moshe Gariani]

I'd be fascinated to hear your thoughts just over 4 months on Paul.

Presumably he has been feeling too "ground down" to enjoy our brilliant start to the season or to recognise our beloved football club's admirable responses to the Shoreham tragedy.

 

[The Birdman]

I watched the albion from 1964 we have had ups we have had Downs but I am looking forward to our next game, that's all .

 

[Stat Brother]

Presumably he has been feeling too "ground down" to enjoy our brilliant start to the season or to recognise our beloved football club's admirable responses to the Shoreham tragedy.

I don't think this context is a right and proper 'use' of Shoreham, although I'm sure you didn't mean it as a points scorer.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

I'd be fascinated to hear your thoughts just over 4 months on Paul.

Nice bounce. I was thinking about this thread the other day and wondered what the OP would make of it. I guess his column is in this week's Shoreham Herald, but I've not read it yet.

Time for an update?