The Goon Thread

[awesome dawson]

And the South East, yeah. The bits of the country that matter.

So how do you explain the fact that we, Arsenal and west ham have far less than full grounds?

 

[Grays_1890]

So how do you explain the fact that we, Arsenal and west ham have far less than full grounds?

More choice, more income to play with to open up more variety of activities.

 

[Baleforce]

massive range in fixture quality too, the product isn’t the same every game

if clubs were willing to have a more fluid pricing structure, such as those used on mass transit I expect customer numbers would increase

 

[scaramanga]

That sort of thinking shows why we are a secon class nation.

Not in the parts that matter we're not. The South East is doing just fine thanks.

 

[Grays_1890]

massive range in fixture quality too, the product isn’t the same every game

if clubs were willing to have a more fluid pricing structure, such as those used on mass transit I expect customer numbers would increase

Exactly, the Premier league as a product has a wide ranging quality to choose from. From the sublime to the poor so people choose accordingly. Even as a good side we are subjected to poor quality in the form of sh1t sides that come to play

 

[scaramanga]

So how do you explain the fact that we, Arsenal and west ham have far less than full grounds?

Our ground is too large - significantly larger than our new one.

Arsenal fans still sell out their matches - actual attendance is irrelevant.

West Ham have the worst football stadium in the top 2 or 3 divisions. If they were at Upton Park they'd still nearly sell out most of the bigger games.

 

[Grays_1890]

Our ground is too large - significantly larger than our new one.

Arsenal fans still sell out their matches - actual attendance is irrelevant.

West Ham have the worst football stadium in the too 2 or 3 divisions. If they were at Upton Park they'd still nearly sell out most of the bigger games.

spot on

 

[Danishfurniturelover]

Exactly, the Premier league as a product has a wide ranging quality to choose from. From the sublime to the poor so people choose accordingly. Even as a good side we are subjected to poor quality in the form of sh1t sides that come to play

Swansea match at wembley was a complete waste of money.

 

[K.D.D.D.D.Soc]

Not in the parts that matter we're not. The South East is doing just fine thanks.

Yeah there's not a hole in my part of the boat, so everything is alright!

 

[scaramanga]

Yeah there's not a hole in my part of the boat, so everything is alright!

The whole thing's my boat, they're taking a free ride on it.

 

[K.D.D.D.D.Soc]

The whole thing's my boat, they're taking a free ride on it.

Aye aye Cap'n Smith

 

[Jurgen the German]

They're losing Sanchez but at least they're spending money and trying to improve their team with Aubameyang and Mkhitryan. Which is more than what we're doing.

 

[Gazza]

They're losing Sanchez but at least they're spending money and trying to improve their team with Aubameyang and Mkhitryan. Which is more than what we're doing.

Let's lose kane first ...

 

[StephenH]

They're losing Sanchez but at least they're spending money and trying to improve their team with Aubameyang and Mkhitryan. Which is more than what we're doing.

I think the message this is sending out is the big problem.
Buying for the sake of it is also foolishness though.
We need to balance these two.

 

[PochettinoPochettinoPochettino]

Bye bye Sanchez!

 

[Jurgen the German]

I think the message this is sending out is the big problem.
Buying for the sake of it is also foolishness though.
We need to balance these two.

You could argue they are buying players in the wrong areas as they need a DM and some decent centre halves but at least they're doing something. We also need to improve our bench and we are crying out for some added creativity but no one at the club seems to feel the same.

 

[Baleforce]

I think Mkhitryan will work out well for them.

 

[StephenH]

You could argue they are buying players in the wrong areas as they need a DM and some decent centre halves but at least they're doing something. We also need to improve our bench and we are crying out for some added creativity but no one at the club seems to feel the same.

Not sure we know what 'they' are thinking!

 

[Jurgen the German]

Not sure we know what 'they' are thinking!

We can only judge by the club's actions, and their actions suggest the hierarchy/management aren't keen on making January signings. We only need 1-2 players at best. Not saying we need to break the bank.

 

[parklane1]

They're losing Sanchez but at least they're spending money and trying to improve their team with Aubameyang and Mkhitryan. Which is more than what we're doing.

Levy out.