[Albion] Consistent flow of fans leaving early every game

Vaughan Storm · Feb 20, 2022

I think it's about time someone says this but is it just me that thinks there's an issue with so many people leaving early?

From what I've gathered from my few years watching the Albion I noticed that nearly every game a flow of fans have left before the final whistle, obviously yesterday wasn't a good one, probably our worst under potter but we're 9th yet about two thirds of the ground cleared out 10 minutes before the end.

And when so many people leave, how do we expect to produce a miracle last minute goal in any game when there isn't much support left?

I believe too many people are prioritizing getting home over supporting the team and if that's the case then why go in the first place?

Anyway, I'd like to hear what you lot think about it or any solutions there could be

TWOCHOICEStom · Feb 20, 2022

It's not "about time" someone says something. This has been done to death.

- Stadium location
- Modern football

Done.

Guinness Boy · Feb 20, 2022

Vaughan Storm said:
I think it's about time someone says this but is it just me that thinks there's an issue with so many people leaving early?

From what I've gathered from my few years watching the Albion I noticed that nearly every game a flow of fans have left before the final whistle, obviously yesterday wasn't a good one, probably our worst under potter but we're 9th yet about two thirds of the ground cleared out 10 minutes before the end.

And when so many people leave, how do we expect to produce a miracle last minute goal in any game when there isn't much support left?

I believe too many people are prioritizing getting home over supporting the team and if that's the case then why go in the first place?

Anyway, I'd like to hear what you lot think about it or any solutions there could be

You know what I think?

I think you're Palace.

Icy Gull · Feb 20, 2022

Took me two hours to get from West Worthing to the stadium and we arrived 15 mins late, just in time for the first goal.

I have only left early about 3 times, Bournemouth massacre and a couple of other times when I had a flight to catch.

Yesterday I did consider leaving early and nearly did because I had it in my mind it might be carnage getting out of the Uni car park.

It was and in retrospect I wish I had

albionalbino · Feb 20, 2022

I left 10 minutes before the end. I regret it now. Wish I'd never gone.

Stuart Munday · Feb 20, 2022

Vaughan Storm said:
I think it's about time someone says this but is it just me that thinks there's an issue with so many people leaving early?

From what I've gathered from my few years watching the Albion I noticed that nearly every game a flow of fans have left before the final whistle, obviously yesterday wasn't a good one, probably our worst under potter but we're 9th yet about two thirds of the ground cleared out 10 minutes before the end.

And when so many people leave, how do we expect to produce a miracle last minute goal in any game when there isn't much support left?

I believe too many people are prioritizing getting home over supporting the team and if that's the case then why go in the first place?

Anyway, I'd like to hear what you lot think about it or any solutions there could be

Well once the new stand is built I’m sure lots more of you will hang around after the final whistle.

Originunknown · Feb 20, 2022

What an original thread... :yawn:

People will leave whenever they want to, get a grip. Between the weather and the abject performance yesterday why go in the first place indeed? Wish I hadn't.

GingerBeerMan · Feb 20, 2022

Good thread. Maybe your next threads could be about the other unaddressed issues such as the ticket transfer charge and bringing bottles into the stadium.

Terry Butcher Tribute Act · Feb 20, 2022

Last week at Watford was one of the worst mass exits i can recall. I wonder how many of the Albion end singing that "Is there a Fire Drill" dirge left early yesterday

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BN41Albion · Feb 20, 2022

I mean the weather has been shocking, public transport all over the place at a ground that largely relies on public transport and we were 3-0 down to Burnley - wtf did you expect?

Previous games v Chelsea and Palace were much more full at the end still. At the Amex there will always be a higher than average number of early leavers though owed to the location of the ground etc.

SIMMO SAYS · Feb 20, 2022

I left at half time.
Straight on the bus.
Back in time to watch the third goal go in.
Hope this helps.
palarse :moo:

Blue Valkyrie · Feb 20, 2022

Vaughan Storm said:
I think it's about time someone says this but is it just me that thinks there's an issue with so many people leaving early?

From what I've gathered from my few years watching the Albion I noticed that nearly every game a flow of fans have left before the final whistle, obviously yesterday wasn't a good one, probably our worst under potter but we're 9th yet about two thirds of the ground cleared out 10 minutes before the end.

And when so many people leave, how do we expect to produce a miracle last minute goal in any game when there isn't much support left?

I believe too many people are prioritizing getting home over supporting the team and if that's the case then why go in the first place?

Anyway, I'd like to hear what you lot think about it or any solutions there could be

I'm not really interested in what happens at Selhurst.

:shrug:

amexer · Feb 20, 2022

My one time I regretted using Seagull travel as no point in leaving early. One of our worst performances against the bottom side. Never competed all game and if it saved 30mins plus travel time dont blame anybody for leaving early.
No problem with performance. These things happen thankfully very occasionally but it doesnt mean people have to sit through it until the end.

sydney · Feb 20, 2022

Vaughan Storm said:
I think it's about time someone says this but is it just me that thinks there's an issue with so many people leaving early?

From what I've gathered from my few years watching the Albion I noticed that nearly every game a flow of fans have left before the final whistle, obviously yesterday wasn't a good one, probably our worst under potter but we're 9th yet about two thirds of the ground cleared out 10 minutes before the end.

And when so many people leave, how do we expect to produce a miracle last minute goal in any game when there isn't much support left?

I believe too many people are prioritizing getting home over supporting the team and if that's the case then why go in the first place?

Anyway, I'd like to hear what you lot think about it or any solutions there could be

it was the same at the goldstone , there has always been a raft of half hearted supporters who would rather "get going" than stay until the end .....the weather and the performance certainly didn't help yesterday.

Hamilton · Feb 20, 2022

Vaughan Storm said:
I think it's about time someone says this but is it just me that thinks there's an issue with so many people leaving early?

From what I've gathered from my few years watching the Albion I noticed that nearly every game a flow of fans have left before the final whistle, obviously yesterday wasn't a good one, probably our worst under potter but we're 9th yet about two thirds of the ground cleared out 10 minutes before the end.

And when so many people leave, how do we expect to produce a miracle last minute goal in any game when there isn't much support left?

I believe too many people are prioritizing getting home over supporting the team and if that's the case then why go in the first place?

Anyway, I'd like to hear what you lot think about it or any solutions there could be

No issue.

People pay their money, they can do what the like. Transport issues mean that if the entertainment on the pitch isn’t as strong as the need to get home (and for parents on school nights, they do need to get home), then people leave.

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BN41Albion · Feb 20, 2022

sydney said:
it was the same at the goldstone , there has always been a raft of half hearted supporters who would rather "get going" than stay until the end .....the weather and the performance certainly didn't help yesterday.

Watching other games on telly we're not unique anyway - happens at most grounds

Thunder Bolt · Feb 20, 2022

Vaughan Storm said:
I think it's about time someone says this but is it just me that thinks there's an issue with so many people leaving early?

Anyway, I'd like to hear what you lot think about it or any solutions there could be

Definitely Palace! :facepalm:

Recidivist · Feb 20, 2022

GingerBeerMan said:
Good thread. Maybe your next threads could be about the other unaddressed issues such as the ticket transfer charge and bringing bottles into the stadium.

Don’t forget the lack of a striker issue or Brexit too. I’m sure there are plenty of original comments still out there bursting to add to NSC………!

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Westdene Seagull · Feb 20, 2022

Obviously Palace OP but myself and my son left on 90 minutes because we were wet and cold and wanted to be near the front of the bus queue to get home to the warmth. I've only left one other match early at that was at Cardiff Ninian Park to avoid being kettled to the station. It's just a pity the Mill Road buses were so poor last night.

bluenitsuj · Feb 20, 2022

They pay their money soup to them. None of our business

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