WHY is the atmosphere so good?

[Notters]

Funny question perhaps, but I'm now pretty sure that the atmosphere at the Amex is better than at any other ground I've been to, in terms of consistency and volume. Is this purely down to the architecture? Is it the fans? Will it continue? What did it sound like on tv last night?

 

[Daffy Duck]

We now have something we've not had for years.......a roof.

 

[gazzaa2]

New ground novelty and a club on the upward curve makes the difference.

 

[judewri]

I asked the same question last night ! Can't hear meself think !!! Absolutely love it !!!!

 

[wehatepalace]

I know it beggars belief, considering the amount of people moaning on here about the songs that we sing ! I'm surprised we've got any atmosphere at all !

 

[BUTTERBALL]

Ground acoustics which contain and concentrate the sound - simples.

 

[Bakesy]

The design of thre stadium is all about keeping the noise in, and it works well.
The roof panels could've been much cheaper but they used the ones we have because of their acoustic qualities, remember that we will be having a couple of concerts each year and to attract top artists the acoustics have to be good.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Football is top-class and the acoustics are amazing!

 

[bhaexpress]

New ground novelty and a club on the upward curve makes the difference.

Plus a roof, that's all. Mind you that must give the players a lift.

 

[melias shoes]

The way the stadium is built, ie curved roof great acoustics. Plus superb support!

 

[Beach Hut]

The atmosphere is due to stadium design and having around 200% more fans than at Withdean - simples

 

[ATFC Seagull]

Just the enthusiasm built up after so many years without a ground. I for one treat the Amex as way more of an away-day style day out than I ever did at Withdean (or the Goldstone as a kid), and would imagine more than most fans up and down the country when they go to a home match.

 

[Smythe]

there was a point in the first half when west/north were singing and the leeds fans were singing whatever it was they was singing for about ten minutes and the noise was probably louder than i can ever remember hearing at any ground ive been to!!!!! Tuesday is going to be immense!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[DT Withdean]

The way the stadium is built, ie curved roof great acoustics. Plus superb support!

This. The architecture is great, but wouldn't be anything without the passion generated by the masses in the NS & WS.

 

[super-seagulls]

The atmosphere is due to stadium design and having around 200% more fans than at Withdean - simples

7,000 to 21,000 = 300%

 

[Twinkle Toes]

Football is top-class and the acoustics are amazing!

ps And the old support is back with mojo's dialed up to 11. Oh, & not forgetting the thousands of uber-keen youngsters, of course.

 

[Beach Hut]

7,000 to 21,000 = 300%

Fair comment but you get the gist of what I mean

 

[Weststander]

The numbers isn't the main reason.
Arsenal & S'ton have large crowds, but not the noise from the fans to match those numbers.
For some reason (gratitude after Archer, Gillingham & Withdean??), the passion is immense.

 

[Notters]

i guess my point really is why is the atmosphere so shit at other grounds of a similar (or bigger) size? You can hear an ant fart at the County Ground.

Edit: I mean City Ground. I'm not trying to compare us to Swindon.

 

[WATFORD zero]

Liverpool and Leeds away fans have been excellent for improving the atmosphere.

In the North, there are more people singing and standing for longer periods with each game. If this continues and we add another 8,000 at the end of the season it is going to be immense.

Can't wait for Tuesday. The chance to take on Palace in a superb new stadium with a brilliant manager, chairman, team, acoustics, pies, seats, beer has been a long time coming.