The "JCL" attitude

Broady · May 1, 2011

I only just signed up on here recently and would like to raise a point about this term "JCL". All the people who use this term in a derogatory way, do you not want your club to grow. Do you think all the 18,000 season tickets that plough money into the club were all bought by hardened Albion veterans?

I support Man utd but obviously living in Sussex, it is difficult to see more than a couple of games a season and being 18 means money is a major factor too. But I do watch a lot of Brighton games at the Withdean.

Me and my Dad have bought season tickets for the new stadium and will go along to support Brighton and sing our hearts out every game, but why do some people have a problem with this? Would you rather go into the Amex and only have 7000 crowds or would you rather grow and attract more fans and therefore generate more money?

Rant over

Stumpy Tim · May 1, 2011

Most sensible people agree with you

BadFish · May 1, 2011

i think you will be fine as long as you remember to tug your forlock at anyone wearing a skint shirt with 12 years worth of Withdean season ticket pinned to it like a badge of honour. Know your place and don't make eye contact and in a few years if you don't miss a game, disown United and make over 500 posts on here you may be considered a 'proper fan'.

theonesmith · May 1, 2011

Viney said:
i think you will be fine as long as you remember to tug your forlock at anyone wearing a skint shirt with 12 years worth of Withdean season ticket pinned to it like a badge of honour. Know your place and don't make eye contact and in a few years if you don't miss a game, disown United and make over 500 posts on here you may be considered a 'proper fan'.

Tyrone Biggums · May 1, 2011

Also don't mention Manchester United.

**** of a club that's a cancer on the English game and would happily be part of anything that meant they benefited most from it even if it destroyed lots of small clubs..

sydney · May 1, 2011

Tyrone Biggums said:
Also don't mention Manchester United.

**** of a club that's a cancer on the English game and would happily be part of anything that meant they benefited most from it even if it destroyed lots of small clubs..

**** = most successful i presume.......chelsea , arsenal and citeh have all done their best this year and still look like coming up short thus far , i for one hop man . u win the champions league because at the end of the day they are an english side.

Tyrone Biggums · May 1, 2011

sydney said:
**** = most successful i presume

Self serving to the detriment of the game as a whole.

BadFish · May 1, 2011

sydney said:
**** = most successful i presume.......chelsea , arsenal and citeh have all done their best this year and still look like coming up short thus far , i for one hop man . u win the champions league because at the end of the day they are an english side.

I don't because i hate them, their attitude, ferguson and their players with a passion. Any other English team and i'm right on board.

WhingForPresident · May 1, 2011

Broady said:
I only just signed up on here recently and would like to raise a point about this term "JCL". All the people who use this term in a derogatory way, do you not want your club to grow. Do you think all the 18,000 season tickets that plough money into the club were all bought by hardened Albion veterans?

I support Man utd but obviously living in Sussex, it is difficult to see more than a couple of games a season and being 18 means money is a major factor too. But I do watch a lot of Brighton games at the Withdean.

Me and my Dad have bought season tickets for the new stadium and will go along to support Brighton and sing our hearts out every game, but why do some people have a problem with this? Would you rather go into the Amex and only have 7000 crowds or would you rather grow and attract more fans and therefore generate more money?

Rant over

Would you still have bought a ST if we were going into next season in League Two? Genuine question, not trying to be an arse.

BadFish · May 1, 2011

WhingForPresident said:
Would you still have bought a ST if we were going into next season in League Two? Genuine question, not trying to be an arse.

Isn't getting new supporters as you move up the leagues, just the nature of the beast though?

Robot Chicken · May 1, 2011

It's NOT about next season. We've sold out of season tickets and we already know there will be many fans of other clubs who have decided to "jump on the bandwagon". This is where we start to harness our catchment area and take advantage of being biggest club in the area (with a nod there to CTFC).

No, it's all about the season after next. How many of these so-called JCLs will renew their season tickets, especially if we struggle next season?!

bhaexpress · May 1, 2011

Frankly you're as much entitled to have an opinion as an 'old timer' like me. This JCL business is something a handful of misguided posters have started using as clearly they have an inferiority complex and feel the need to belittle others in order to feel better about themselves, best to ignore their stupid remarks, they only make themselves look foolish.

El Presidente · May 1, 2011

sydney said:
i for one hop man . u win the champions league because at the end of the day they are an english side.

Manager = Scottish
Owners = American
Kit Manufacturers = American
Sponsors = American
Fans = Global

Ever feel you have been had?

Icy Gull · May 1, 2011

I fear it's gonna get worse next season with loads of threads about the people sitting around the uberfans not knowing much about the Albion or the players. Derogatory comments about JCLs and Plastics is gonna become an issue next season...unfortunately.

El Presidente · May 1, 2011

The attitude of the 'old timers' does beggar belief.

I was told at an away match recently, in which someone was occupying my seat, that he was entitled to sit there because 'I've been to Carlisle away mate'.

ALL fans should be welcomed.

jmsc · May 1, 2011

Broady said:
I support Man utd

So what happens if we draw Man U in the FA cup?

Icy Gull · May 1, 2011

jmsc said:
So what happens if we draw Man U in the FA cup?

He'll be sat with loads of his mates, have you seen how many of them are in with the home crowd whenever we've played them? I think there will be many southern based United fans who have bought tickets at Withdean.

bhaexpress · May 1, 2011

The fact is that the more bums we get on seats the better. I could care less about peoples' alternative teams as long as they are happy to put money into Brighton and Hove Albion's coffers.

Seasider78 · May 1, 2011

Massive thank you and welcome to all the JCLs as now we will be watching BHAFC in a full stadium next season can't wait

BadFish · May 1, 2011

Seasider78 said:
Massive thank you and welcome to all the JCLs as now we will be watching BHAFC in a full stadium next season can't wait

and long may they continue, the more that come, the higher up the leagues we go and the more I get to watch them on the TV.

I honestly can't see the downside of tempting supporters of the big clubs over tho the Albion, especially if they are from or living in Sussex.

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