Gresty Road End Day

[TwiceInABlueMoon]

Nope.

There was absolutely nothing wrong with the atmosphere from all corners of the ground on Saturday. Plenty of encouragement, because the lads gave it their all. Even that could not influence the result. I am staying put in the main stand. I have paid for the privilege. If the team cannot motivate themselves in the first place, then it time they gave up. I am sure that if any of us had the opportunity of pulling on a red shirt, then we would need absolutely no encouragement from elsewhere to play our hearts out for the mighty Railwaymen.

Let's all just have a 'sit on our hands and don't say a word day' instead then. That should spur the lads on

We're not saying everyone should opt to move but at least if the club gave people the option; if not just to see what interest it would get. Knock a couple of quid off entry vs. Colchester and offer ST holders the opportunity to switch for the match. If it a fails, it fails -

[albert]

Count me IN but can I still get a beer at half time in the GRE, ? its so long since i've been in there and I suspect the folk who normally sit near me in the big stand will welcome the quiet for a change

[OgerAlex]

Just a case of the numbers turning up. At the moment GRE must have about 300 - 400 people in tops. Im not one for the club to create artificial days like this - its false - like 'flag days' they have in the premier league. Getting such a thing going is down to folk and word of mouth, make use of social media etc etc. Hope it works out as the atmos has been non existant for a fair few years now - the odd game can be ok but on the whole its pretty drab. Also, if this is gonna happen how about making it Wolves - a game where people are likely to come out for - should be a big gate with a massive away following.

Long term the GRE should have the prices cut get more folk in there (lets face it the view you get is pretty poor compared to the Main stand so shopuld be priced accordingly)
Also, would it be a potential area to trial 'safe standing'...?

[PAULCAFC]

Expecting Mick and Leicester to turn up in their best togs, wing collar shirt, waistcoat, fob watch, high waist trousers, spats, topped off with top hat and cane!

[AlexLeicester]

Expecting Mick and Leicester to turn up in their best togs, wing collar shirt, waistcoat, fob watch, high waist trousers, spats, topped off with top hat and cane!

Love to X-D but with that lot on I'd be singing and dancing in Cabaret ... no, not the young lady with the chair a la Christine Keeler!

I applaud anybody who spends money and attends Alex games, but please don't expect me to give up my little plastic seat: it's in just the right place for my ancient eyes to take in what's going on on the dirty green bit in the middle.

Sadly I can't get to Crawley. Other things to attend to and don't you need a passport travelling that far south. :-D

[alexmick]

Expecting Mick and Leicester to turn up in their best togs, wing collar shirt, waistcoat, fob watch, high waist trousers, spats, topped off with top hat and cane!

I will be wearing my shorts in a couple of weeks, young Paul.

[alexmick]

Nope.

There was absolutely nothing wrong with the atmosphere from all corners of the ground on Saturday. Plenty of encouragement, because the lads gave it their all. Even that could not influence the result. I am staying put in the main stand. I have paid for the privilege. If the team cannot motivate themselves in the first place, then it time they gave up. I am sure that if any of us had the opportunity of pulling on a red shirt, then we would need absolutely no encouragement from elsewhere to play our hearts out for the mighty Railwaymen.

Reading Steve Davis' comments in the Sentinel today, he stated that the crowd were great against Coventry. He also said that when they play well from the start it helps to raise the fan's spirits. That was exactly what it did do last Saturday. The team need to replicate that effort tomorrow, because there will only be a couple of hundred voices shouting them on.

[Alexman]

Starting to think the problem with the atmosphere isn't the GRE, it's more the main stand. The Main stand folk need to join in with the GRE chants rather than sometimes clap in rythem. I know a lot of people in the main want to chant but don't have the ******** to. Everyone's the same.

[alexmick]

There absolutely no way you will get me in the GR end, after witnessing the way the fans in that stand stood up throughout the game. I pay to sit in comfort, and if someone is on their feet in front of me, I cannot watch the game. The seats are there for a reason, to sit down in safety. The minutes silence yesterday reminded me of the reason why we should all obey the rules at football grounds. Standing in seated areas is irresponsible and thoughtless towards other spectators. The same could also be said about those spectators in the away end yesterday.

[GSMITH]

Thanks for that nice little rant.

How is it thoughtless if everyone else is standing up too? If it was down to you ALL GROUNDS would be made to sit and clap... Talk about standing up and cheering on the lads. They get really motivated when they here your distant clap.