Match ratings and reflections V Halifax

[nw6pie]

Hopefully the reported new PA system will help generate a bit more atmosphere, because at times it is like a library in there. Of course, it doesn’t help that we only have one song, plus a few chants. Maybe we could do with a “Blue Moon” or “Sweet Caroline” to create some noise - until this season I would have suggested “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now”.

The simple truth is that I’ve never been to a great game that didn’t have a great atmosphere. That’s part of the package that gets neutrals coming back for more, and that’s something we’re currently unable to offer.

[Magpies1959]

I would take our style of play and league position, (albeit with a poor atmosphere), over end to end football without the points and league position. I also think you will find a winning team keeps the crowd coming back for more.

[TSANHO]

I think the tannoy exacerbates the problem actually. The atmosphere and anticipation is built before the game and when the players run out. For a while now loud music is played whilst the players enter the pitch and any noise the fans do make is drowned out.

In the Munto year, and even others, the Kop has been a lot more vocal than it has been this season. I can’t speak for others but that Grimsby playoff game really knocked the stuffing out of me, I know it shouldn’t but it just did. I wonder if there is a subconscious feeling amongst the fan base that we’re just waiting to fail, expecting to fail, and getting our hopes up is something we just can’t face again!