champers Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Are they the best? Sunderland fans stampede for the exits on a regular basis and Newcastle fans hounded out Pardew last season. Sure, they turn up in their thousands, but there is little in the way of competition up there in terms of other clubs or other sports. Remember that Sunderland were in a cup final 18 months ago and both of them are in top class stadiums in the heart of the city. Loyalty lacking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantiSuk Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Loyalty to the team is not the same as loyalty to the manager or owner. I would never question the support or loyalty of Newcastle fans. Sunderland's away support is one of the best in the land in terms of quantity relative to team capability, judging by the two times I've seen them (at Wigan and Watford, albeit 3 and 15 years ago). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 It's all bo77ocks.I went to St. James with a geordie pal one afternoon, the atmosphere was so flat and the game so bad that at half time we went back to that pub outside the ground. They are fIckle fans, but there's bugger all else to do in Newcastle during the day so they'll always get the crowds (and the tickets are filthy cheap too because most of them are soap dodging dole scroungers). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmine Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 It's all bo77ocks. I went to St. James with a geordie pal one afternoon, the atmosphere was so flat and the game so bad that at half time we went back to that pub outside the ground. They are fIckle fans, but there's bugger all else to do in Newcastle during the day so they'll always get the crowds (and the tickets are filthy cheap too because most of them are soap dodging dole scroungers). Bit harsh!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 If you're going to troll, do it properly I say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantiSuk Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 . Bloody effete southerner! Though I'm sure the atmosphere is a lot flatter since that shopkeeper prat took charge. Haven't been there for half a century (jeez!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Travolta Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Well yet again Leeds fans were number 1 in the country for the amount of away fans taken. This includes ALL divisions and is a regular occurance. Ok I may be banging the drum for the team I support but when you consider the teams we have had to endure since the O'Leary days, and still do, it is a thing to be proud of. Add to that the crap that the football league has dished out to us regarding points deductions and fines, it makes some clubs support sit in the shadows. More than 4000 at Reading (200miles) on a Sunday and another sell out at Bristol City on a weds night (220miles) is no mean feat. Why thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantiSuk Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Well yet again Leeds fans were number 1 in the country for the amount of away fans taken. This includes ALL divisions and is a regular occurance. Ok I may be banging the drum for the team I support but when you consider the teams we have had to endure since the O'Leary days, and still do, it is a thing to be proud of. Add to that the crap that the football league has dished out to us regarding points deductions and fines, it makes some clubs support sit in the shadows. More than 4000 at Reading (200miles) on a Sunday and another sell out at Bristol City on a weds night (220miles) is no mean feat. Why thank you "Well yet again Leeds fans were number 1 in the country for the amount of away fans taken." Source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockstar Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 It's Ashleys fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Well yet again Leeds fans were number 1 in the country for the amount of away fans taken. This includes ALL divisions and is a regular occurance. Ok I may be banging the drum for the team I support but when you consider the teams we have had to endure since the O'Leary days, and still do, it is a thing to be proud of. Add to that the crap that the football league has dished out to us regarding points deductions and fines, it makes some clubs support sit in the shadows. More than 4000 at Reading (200miles) on a Sunday and another sell out at Bristol City on a weds night (220miles) is no mean feat. Why thank you Not really a fair comparison. In the PL you wouldn't get as many as 4000 tickets for a game. That said, I'd say your lot are pretty loyal. Many were priced out during the Bates era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Well yet again Leeds fans were number 1 in the country for the amount of away fans taken. This includes ALL divisions and is a regular occurance. Ok I may be banging the drum for the team I support but when you consider the teams we have had to endure since the O'Leary days, and still do, it is a thing to be proud of. Add to that the crap that the football league has dished out to us regarding points deductions and fines, it makes some clubs support sit in the shadows. More than 4000 at Reading (200miles) on a Sunday and another sell out at Bristol City on a weds night (220miles) is no mean feat. Why thank you But if I lived in Leeds, I'd want to get the f--- out of the place at every opportunity as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Travolta Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Well yet again Leeds fans were number 1 in the country for the amount of away fans taken. This includes ALL divisions and is a regular occurance. Ok I may be banging the drum for the team I support but when you consider the teams we have had to endure since the O'Leary days, and still do, it is a thing to be proud of. Add to that the crap that the football league has dished out to us regarding points deductions and fines, it makes some clubs support sit in the shadows. More than 4000 at Reading (200miles) on a Sunday and another sell out at Bristol City on a weds night (220miles) is no mean feat. Why thank you "Well yet again Leeds fans were number 1 in the country for the amount of away fans taken." Source? https://www.facebook.com/awaydayfootball/photos/a.625059177540252.1073741827.625056280873875/942955269083973/?type=1&comment_id=943039069075593¬if_t=like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Travolta Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Well yet again Leeds fans were number 1 in the country for the amount of away fans taken. This includes ALL divisions and is a regular occurance. Ok I may be banging the drum for the team I support but when you consider the teams we have had to endure since the O'Leary days, and still do, it is a thing to be proud of. Add to that the crap that the football league has dished out to us regarding points deductions and fines, it makes some clubs support sit in the shadows. More than 4000 at Reading (200miles) on a Sunday and another sell out at Bristol City on a weds night (220miles) is no mean feat. Why thank you Not really a fair comparison. In the PL you wouldn't get as many as 4000 tickets for a game. That said, I'd say your lot are pretty loyal. Many were priced out during the Bates era. Yes I agree Champers, in the PL the home fans usually want to be at the game whereas the other divisions have many more available seats so can offer the away fans more tickets. Still, the distance and ko times that Leeds sell out for is quite impressive. As i said Bristol City tomorrow sold out on a weds night. Dont get me wrong its not only LUFC that have good away support, just nice to be at the top of some list again hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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