Piss poor attendance - so where were you today?

[Over the Hill]

With only 13,700 there today, fair to assume many CCMB posters did not turn up today. So don't tell me you were all working today and couldn't get the time off? Get down there FFS...

[Ainsley Harriott]

You could've opened a single block in the family stand today and everyone in there would still have had 2 seats each.

[Colonel Cærdiffi]

I was working today, couldn't get the time off.

[Heathccfc]

Shopping

[Cardiff Irish]

I was there, I was there with an iPhone and a hot dog I was there.

[blue matt]

I had a meeting, no chance of me getting to the game at all

[TH63]

In the grandstand

[Jimmy the Jock]

Came up from the gower with my girlfriend and her daughter.

Top day out... http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif

Its up to the individual how they spend their time though.

I was there with my free tickets http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif

when was the last time we had under 13,800 fans?! must be over a decade for a league game

[Cozoni Wam]

Haven't been down there since the Tosh.

Old school me.

[Vimana.]

What Jim said.


Personally speaking I've moved 110 miles from Cardiff, and I have weekend commitments.
I have not wanted to go for several years, and didn't.
Now.. I miss it. I'll go when I can.

[Colonel Cærdiffi]

Lets play "Where has Vimana moved to?"

[DORSETBLUE]

Sturminster Newton cheese festival, will be back for the Charlton game so should be at least two more at that one, also doing Brighton away and overnight stay in Sussex. Three games in a month is too pricey, well done Sladey and the boys though.

[Over the Hill]

Some cracking excuses there folks......keep them coming!

[The Bennett Brother]

I stopped going the moment it looked like the rebrand would face no opposition from fans. after 30 years loyal support. said i wouldn't be back, havent been nor will ever be

[Vimana.]

Lets play "Where has Vimana moved to?"ooh! ooh! I know, Can I go first http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/smiley.gif

[Jimmy the Jock]

Lets play "Where has Vimana moved to?"
ooh! ooh! I know, Can I go first http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/smiley.gif No, give the other a shot first.

[Under the Splott-light]

Some cracking excuses there folks......keep them coming!Nobody needs an excuse for non attendance of a sporting event.

[celticknight]

At home, putting up flat packed furniture.

[Phil1927]

Didn't go. I have my reasons and they are bugger all to do with you, nor do I need to justify myself.

If I did share my reasons and you agreed with them, would you be kind enough to tell me it was OK for me to miss the game, like ***** does with his followers?

[goslow]

In the house,wanking

[Tandy]

Nearly 14,000 attendance is not bad.

[Jimmy Jimmy]

I was there - first half - Huddersfield could have been a couple up , we didnt do much.

Second half - much better , again they could have scored a couple - so could we have.

They didnt look a bottom 3 side - and we didnt look like a top 3 side either.

[bluemoon]

spending my hard earned on my 3 daughters...

superb day all round

[RichardM]

Nearly 14,000 attendance is not bad. It is, we should be getting 18,000 at least

[Lawley Kazoo]

It is disappointing to see so many empty seats but it's hardly surprising after last seasons dismal performances. I think our core support at this level is probably about 16-18,000 but the effects of the rebrand and last seasons dross has driven some of those away. If we keep our current form up they will return soon enough.

[salopiancity]

Looks like my job is ok now so I'm hoping to buy a 1/2 season ticket at the end of the year. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif

[Broken Machine]

Nearly 14,000 attendance is not bad. Hello 1997. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/wave.gif

[Cardiff Irish]

I was there - first half - Huddersfield could have been a couple up , we didnt do much.Apart from one clearance off the line they didn't come close and Kenwyne and Joe Mason should have scored first half.

[Penarth Blues]

I was there as was my Dad. It is what it is. If people don't want to go why should they?

It was good to see us still be hard to beat - though Morrison is starting to worry me a lot with his basic inability to play football...

[Barry Dragon]

Nearly 14,000 attendance is not bad.
It is, we should be getting 18,000 at leastSaving money for my hols so missed today, hoping to make about half the game this year.

[Tandy]

Nearly 14,000 attendance is not bad.
Hello 1997. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/wave.gif Hello real world. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/wave.gif

[jeepster]

I thought it must be the Rugby on,and I do not think Marshall had a direct shot to save all match.We might be punching above our weight but enjoy it why we can http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif

[elytillidie]

I was working till midday and could never get there in time from Alabama.

[Jimmy the Jock]

I was working till midday and could never get there in time from Alabama.And why not, you had 3 hours to get there.

[bluebirds1927]

I can understand why many have not returned after the dross that was served up last season.
If it weren't for my 10 year old son, then I probably would have been one of those that didn't renew for this season.
That said however, it's a shame that so many are missing out on watching what has so far, been some very good & enjoyable performances. Last season I couldn't remember a half time/full time that the team weren't booed off the pitch. This season has been very different.

The only reason you should be staying away is so you don't have to endure the horror show that is the stadium announcer!!! My god, it's bad. The announcer finally gave up announcing names & reverted to just calling out the numbers. Even then he said that #17 had come in when it was #11 !!!

[omegaflames3]

Rebrand. I couldn't stomach sitting or standing next to all the sell outs.

[Vimana.]

In the house,wankingYou got a partner? Congrats! Hope both you chaps are v. happy http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif

[Tandy]

Rebrand. I couldn't stomach sitting or standing next to all the sell outs. So you waved the white flag. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/wave.gif

[omegaflames3]

Rebrand. I couldn't stomach sitting or standing next to all the sell outs.
So you waved the white flag. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/wave.gif We eventually won but it's too late for a lot of proper Cardiff. Happy to leave what's left of the original club to the sell outs. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif

[BlueWales]

I was there , easy game only 75 miles each way.

Main reason for poor attendance is the dire football served up
last season..

First half today was shyte too but a decent last half an hour.

I do laugh at the high profile posters who never go but give it
large day in day out though.

[Loya Jirga]

With only 13,700 there today, fair to assume many CCMB posters did not turn up today. So don't tell me you were all working today and couldn't get the time off? Get down there FFS...Was your owner there?

[jeepster]

Rebrand. I couldn't stomach sitting or standing next to all the sell outs.
So you waved the white flag. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/wave.gif
Sort of. I protested. I boycotted. The bulk of people who pretend to support Cardiff city sold the club down the river for a season in the premiership. What a complete and utter bollocks,all of us who CONTINUE to attend have been there for the last 30 to 40 years you are a clown with out the fun http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/wave.gif http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/rolleyes.gif

[omegaflames3]

Rebrand. I couldn't stomach sitting or standing next to all the sell outs.
So you waved the white flag. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/wave.gif
Sort of. I protested. I boycotted. The bulk of people who pretend to support Cardiff city sold the club down the river for a season in the premiership.
We eventually won but it's too late for a lot of proper Cardiff. Happy to leave what's left of the original club to the sell outs. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif Let me guess. Attended premiership games while the club played in red? Just be honest about it, when it came to the crunch you decided prem football was more important than the club. We all had choices.

[Tandy]

Rebrand. I couldn't stomach sitting or standing next to all the sell outs.
So you waved the white flag. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/wave.gif
Sort of. I protested. I boycotted. The bulk of people who pretend to support Cardiff city sold the club down the river for a season in the premiership. Be honest you were never a real fan. You were someone just looking for an excuse to stop attending and Tan was your escape route.

[chris lee]

Decided not to renew my season ticket of 12 years, not missing it so far, saving lots of money, can pick and choose my games and started playing for a Sunday league team.

Didn't go today because i was invited to play golf with some old mates, something I would never have done in previous years, but **** the club couldn't give a shit if your all suffering from a bad atmosphere. the club should have thought about that before Tan said he didn't care about the 20% turns out they want us back now.

[BlueWales]

Nearly 14,000 attendance is not bad.
Hello 1997. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/wave.gif 1997. In fact 4,000 would have been fantastic. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/wave.gif

[insider]

I was there as usual but all the time I was thinking of the mighty Leeds because they are so fvcking massive.

[omegaflames3]

Rebrand. I couldn't stomach sitting or standing next to all the sell outs.
So you waved the white flag. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/wave.gif
Sort of. I protested. I boycotted. The bulk of people who pretend to support Cardiff city sold the club down the river for a season in the premiership.
We eventually won but it's too late for a lot of proper Cardiff. Happy to leave what's left of the original club to the sell outs. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif Nah I stopped attending because the clubs colours were integral to the identity of the club. If you accept that kind of change then essentially you are happy enough with a franchise system. Those who continued going chose top level football over the club they supported. Don't worry you aren't alone. Enough people were pissed off to never return. Now what used to be Cardiff city is experiencing what happens when you decide to tell your proper fans they are no longer needed. You can hide it in the prem. not so easy in the championship. You reap what you sow

[BLUEAWAY]

With only 13,700 there today, fair to assume many CCMB posters did not turn up today. So don't tell me you were all working today and couldn't get the time off? Get down there FFS...Will be worse on Tuesday

[alfie sherwood]

I had other plans http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif

I've been a couple of times this season and enjoyed it on both occasions but after all the shenanigans of the last few years I want to see Cardiff win again but have barely a fraction of the passion that I once had for the club. These days my eyes are wide open to the fact that I'm just a customer. We all are, nothing more, nothing less. If I fancy going to a match I will, if I don't I won't.

[Tandy]

Rebrand. I couldn't stomach sitting or standing next to all the sell outs.
So you waved the white flag. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/wave.gif
Sort of. I protested. I boycotted. The bulk of people who pretend to support Cardiff city sold the club down the river for a season in the premiership.
We eventually won but it's too late for a lot of proper Cardiff. Happy to leave what's left of the original club to the sell outs. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
Be honest you were never a real fan. You were someone just looking for an excuse to stop attending and Tan was your escape route. The "proper fans" still attend the people who were looking for an excuse not to attend can't be classed as fans.

[insider]

Rebrand. I couldn't stomach sitting or standing next to all the sell outs.
So you waved the white flag. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/wave.gif
Sort of. I protested. I boycotted. The bulk of people who pretend to support Cardiff city sold the club down the river for a season in the premiership.
We eventually won but it's too late for a lot of proper Cardiff. Happy to leave what's left of the original club to the sell outs. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
Be honest you were never a real fan. You were someone just looking for an excuse to stop attending and Tan was your escape route. Bollux i`ve followed this club through thick and thin the thinnest being in red in the greedy league. And i will continue to support it till I die. owners, players, managers ,club colours come and go real supporters are always around.

[omegaflames3]

Rebrand. I couldn't stomach sitting or standing next to all the sell outs.
So you waved the white flag. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/wave.gif
Sort of. I protested. I boycotted. The bulk of people who pretend to support Cardiff city sold the club down the river for a season in the premiership.
We eventually won but it's too late for a lot of proper Cardiff. Happy to leave what's left of the original club to the sell outs. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
Be honest you were never a real fan. You were someone just looking for an excuse to stop attending and Tan was your escape route.
Nah I stopped attending because the clubs colours were integral to the identity of the club. If you accept that kind of change then essentially you are happy enough with a franchise system. Those who continued going chose top level football over the club they supported. Don't worry you aren't alone. Enough people were pissed off to never return. Now what used to be Cardiff city is experiencing what happens when you decide to tell your proper fans they are no longer needed. You can hide it in the prem. not so easy in the championship. You reap what you sow Did you go during the rebrand?

[Baloo]

I was there providing live updates to CCMB.

[Under the Splott-light]

I had other plans http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif Exactly how I feel, i've attended one game so far this season, the home win against Wolves, enjoyed the game but more importantly it was great to catch up with the lads I used to attend regularly with, I want Cardiff to win every game but I don't feel anywhere near as attached to the club as I used to, I have no idea of upcoming fixtures and I have no idea when I will attend next, but I will at some point.

[bobh]

I was there with my two sons (grown-ups) in a fairly full row T in the centre Ninian.

[jeepster]

Rebrand. I couldn't stomach sitting or standing next to all the sell outs.
So you waved the white flag. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/wave.gif
Sort of. I protested. I boycotted. The bulk of people who pretend to support Cardiff city sold the club down the river for a season in the premiership.
We eventually won but it's too late for a lot of proper Cardiff. Happy to leave what's left of the original club to the sell outs. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
What a complete and utter bollocks,all of us who CONTINUE to attend have been there for the last 30 to 40 years you are a clown with out the fun http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/wave.gif http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/rolleyes.gif Did you read my post?we have been going since the 70's so how does playing in red in the prem equate to your post.We have seen more bad years than good.You http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/shrug.gif

[Tandy]

Rebrand. I couldn't stomach sitting or standing next to all the sell outs.
So you waved the white flag. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/wave.gif
Sort of. I protested. I boycotted. The bulk of people who pretend to support Cardiff city sold the club down the river for a season in the premiership.
We eventually won but it's too late for a lot of proper Cardiff. Happy to leave what's left of the original club to the sell outs. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
Be honest you were never a real fan. You were someone just looking for an excuse to stop attending and Tan was your escape route.
Nah I stopped attending because the clubs colours were integral to the identity of the club. If you accept that kind of change then essentially you are happy enough with a franchise system. Those who continued going chose top level football over the club they supported. Don't worry you aren't alone. Enough people were pissed off to never return. Now what used to be Cardiff city is experiencing what happens when you decide to tell your proper fans they are no longer needed. You can hide it in the prem. not so easy in the championship. You reap what you sow
The "proper fans" still attend the people who were looking for an excuse not to attend can't be classed as fans.Nothing will stop me supporting CCFC. I am a fanatical follower of a fantastic football club. People like you who slag Cardiff fans off are the pits.

[goats]

With only 13,700 there today, fair to assume many CCMB posters did not turn up today. So don't tell me you were all working today and couldn't get the time off? Get down there FFS...Was thinking of going but I heard there was a huge traffic jam on the M4 so I went and joined it instead....

[omegaflames3]

Rebrand. I couldn't stomach sitting or standing next to all the sell outs.
So you waved the white flag. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/wave.gif
Sort of. I protested. I boycotted. The bulk of people who pretend to support Cardiff city sold the club down the river for a season in the premiership.
We eventually won but it's too late for a lot of proper Cardiff. Happy to leave what's left of the original club to the sell outs. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
Be honest you were never a real fan. You were someone just looking for an excuse to stop attending and Tan was your escape route.
Nah I stopped attending because the clubs colours were integral to the identity of the club. If you accept that kind of change then essentially you are happy enough with a franchise system. Those who continued going chose top level football over the club they supported. Don't worry you aren't alone. Enough people were pissed off to never return. Now what used to be Cardiff city is experiencing what happens when you decide to tell your proper fans they are no longer needed. You can hide it in the prem. not so easy in the championship. You reap what you sow Club colours come and go? Do me a favour. What about club names? Club location? What you follow is football not Cardiff city.

[Over the Hill]

Judging by the responses many regular posters didn't go therefore is it fair to say, that has it come to pass that a vast proportion of CCMB choose not to attend matches?

[jeepster]

Rebrand. I couldn't stomach sitting or standing next to all the sell outs.
So you waved the white flag. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/wave.gif
Sort of. I protested. I boycotted. The bulk of people who pretend to support Cardiff city sold the club down the river for a season in the premiership.
We eventually won but it's too late for a lot of proper Cardiff. Happy to leave what's left of the original club to the sell outs. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
Be honest you were never a real fan. You were someone just looking for an excuse to stop attending and Tan was your escape route.
Nah I stopped attending because the clubs colours were integral to the identity of the club. If you accept that kind of change then essentially you are happy enough with a franchise system. Those who continued going chose top level football over the club they supported. Don't worry you aren't alone. Enough people were pissed off to never return. Now what used to be Cardiff city is experiencing what happens when you decide to tell your proper fans they are no longer needed. You can hide it in the prem. not so easy in the championship. You reap what you sow
Bollux i`ve followed this club through thick and thin the thinnest being in red in the greedy league. And i will continue to support it till I die. owners, players, managers ,club colours come and go real supporters are always around.I just think you are a WUM or a jack total prick http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif

[Hilts]

Give him a break they lost to Watford today.

[jeepster]

Give him a break they lost to Watford today. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif

[bluebirds over.......]

I'm going to give it a miss until xmas and if we're in the top 6 then i'll buy a half season ticket to guarantee a seat for next season if we get to the prem. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/ayatollah.gif

[insider]

Rebrand. I couldn't stomach sitting or standing next to all the sell outs.
So you waved the white flag. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/wave.gif
Sort of. I protested. I boycotted. The bulk of people who pretend to support Cardiff city sold the club down the river for a season in the premiership.
We eventually won but it's too late for a lot of proper Cardiff. Happy to leave what's left of the original club to the sell outs. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
Be honest you were never a real fan. You were someone just looking for an excuse to stop attending and Tan was your escape route.
Nah I stopped attending because the clubs colours were integral to the identity of the club. If you accept that kind of change then essentially you are happy enough with a franchise system. Those who continued going chose top level football over the club they supported. Don't worry you aren't alone. Enough people were pissed off to never return. Now what used to be Cardiff city is experiencing what happens when you decide to tell your proper fans they are no longer needed. You can hide it in the prem. not so easy in the championship. You reap what you sow
Bollux i`ve followed this club through thick and thin the thinnest being in red in the greedy league. And i will continue to support it till I die. owners, players, managers ,club colours come and go real supporters are always around.Bollux I follow Cardiff city always have done always will do. The name never changed , we moved 100 yards across the road but that never stopped me. Don`t worry a new excuse will come along soon enough. Perhaps the 50 anniversary of Toshack being sold or something.

[CCFC_Urawa_Reds]

Watching Ponty rugby. An enjoyable afternoon to be fair.

Since i've been back in Wales, i've enjoyed Ponty and Cardiff Devils a fair bit more than City v Fulham and Wales v Israel. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/shrug.gif

[Vimana.]

Tango lessons.
By myself.

[jeepster]

Watching Ponty rugby. An enjoyable afternoon to be fair.Thats ok telling the truth http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif

[jon1959]

I didn't get down today - was out in the Pennines walking before kick off, then glued to CC Player, Jeff Stelling and the BBC online match summary.

I gave up my season ticket 3 years ago, and as it costs the best part of £100 a go to get to a home game (fuel and other costs) I pick and choose now.

I did get to Fulham (h), Blackburn (a) and Forest (a) and watched QPR and Wolves on Sky.

I can't work out from this thread if I'm a plastic sell-out or a part-time fan with no commitment?

[Colonel Cærdiffi]

I didn't get down today - was out in the Pennines walking before kick off, then glued to CC Player, Jeff Stelling and the BBC online match summary.Well thanks for calling me a "player" but I think I would have noticed if a grown man was glued to me today.

[jon1959]

http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif

[omegaflames3]

I didn't get down today - was out in the Pennines walking before kick off, then glued to CC Player, Jeff Stelling and the BBC online match summary.
I gave up my season ticket 3 years ago, and as it costs the best part of £100 a go to get to a home game (fuel and other costs) I pick and choose now.You're such a card colonel

[Temujin]

At my beach shack in Normanville relaxing in the spa and enjoying the 27 degree spring day.

[KGBluebird]

I was there, it was a poor match until Sammi came on and mixed it up a bit. Jones should have done better with his two shots.

[SuperKenwyne]

Too expensive.

[Tandy]

Too expensive. £18 is cheap for a championship game.

[Loya Jirga]

With only 13,700 there today, fair to assume many CCMB posters did not turn up today. So don't tell me you were all working today and couldn't get the time off? Get down there FFS...
Will be worse on TuesdayTrue. Purple Haze 2 will be at home watching the Champions League as usual.

[ken smith]

I had other plans http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
I've been a couple of times this season and enjoyed it on both occasions but after all the shenanigans of the last few years I want to see Cardiff win again but have barely a fraction of the passion that I once had for the club. These days my eyes are wide open to the fact that I'm just a customer. We all are, nothing more, nothing less. If I fancy going to a match I will, if I don't I won't. Pretty much exactly what I would have written, just swap wolves for Fulham.

[EdinburghBlue]

You are basically asking a question of human nature rather than a question of City fans. Success brings big crowds, failure, or the debacle like "the rebrand" result in crowds getting smaller. You must know this, or at least you should know this.

[The Bennett Brother]

Rebrand. I couldn't stomach sitting or standing next to all the sell outs.
So you waved the white flag. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/wave.gif
Sort of. I protested. I boycotted. The bulk of people who pretend to support Cardiff city sold the club down the river for a season in the premiership.
We eventually won but it's too late for a lot of proper Cardiff. Happy to leave what's left of the original club to the sell outs. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
Be honest you were never a real fan. You were someone just looking for an excuse to stop attending and Tan was your escape route.
Nah I stopped attending because the clubs colours were integral to the identity of the club. If you accept that kind of change then essentially you are happy enough with a franchise system. Those who continued going chose top level football over the club they supported. Don't worry you aren't alone. Enough people were pissed off to never return. Now what used to be Cardiff city is experiencing what happens when you decide to tell your proper fans they are no longer needed. You can hide it in the prem. not so easy in the championship. You reap what you sow
Bollux i`ve followed this club through thick and thin the thinnest being in red in the greedy league. And i will continue to support it till I die. owners, players, managers ,club colours come and go real supporters are always around.
Club colours come and go? Do me a favour. What about club names? Club location? What you follow is football not Cardiff city. Omega is spot on. I know hundreds of long standing fans who walked and haven't returned, not so much due to the rebrand being mooted but the fact city fans allowed it to happen. I had a ST at the city from 1982 to the rebrand. I couldn't return and breath the same air as those people who sold my club out. I was told I wouldn't be missed, looking at that 13k crowd it looks like I am

[Tandy]

Rebrand. I couldn't stomach sitting or standing next to all the sell outs.
So you waved the white flag. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/wave.gif
Sort of. I protested. I boycotted. The bulk of people who pretend to support Cardiff city sold the club down the river for a season in the premiership.
We eventually won but it's too late for a lot of proper Cardiff. Happy to leave what's left of the original club to the sell outs. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
Be honest you were never a real fan. You were someone just looking for an excuse to stop attending and Tan was your escape route.
Nah I stopped attending because the clubs colours were integral to the identity of the club. If you accept that kind of change then essentially you are happy enough with a franchise system. Those who continued going chose top level football over the club they supported. Don't worry you aren't alone. Enough people were pissed off to never return. Now what used to be Cardiff city is experiencing what happens when you decide to tell your proper fans they are no longer needed. You can hide it in the prem. not so easy in the championship. You reap what you sow
Bollux i`ve followed this club through thick and thin the thinnest being in red in the greedy league. And i will continue to support it till I die. owners, players, managers ,club colours come and go real supporters are always around.
Club colours come and go? Do me a favour. What about club names? Club location? What you follow is football not Cardiff city.
I just think you are a WUM or a jack total prick http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/rolleyes.gif

[DP1]

In the grandstand http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif

[Phil1927]

Rebrand. I couldn't stomach sitting or standing next to all the sell outs.
So you waved the white flag. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/wave.gif
Sort of. I protested. I boycotted. The bulk of people who pretend to support Cardiff city sold the club down the river for a season in the premiership.
We eventually won but it's too late for a lot of proper Cardiff. Happy to leave what's left of the original club to the sell outs. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
Be honest you were never a real fan. You were someone just looking for an excuse to stop attending and Tan was your escape route.
Nah I stopped attending because the clubs colours were integral to the identity of the club. If you accept that kind of change then essentially you are happy enough with a franchise system. Those who continued going chose top level football over the club they supported. Don't worry you aren't alone. Enough people were pissed off to never return. Now what used to be Cardiff city is experiencing what happens when you decide to tell your proper fans they are no longer needed. You can hide it in the prem. not so easy in the championship. You reap what you sow
Bollux i`ve followed this club through thick and thin the thinnest being in red in the greedy league. And i will continue to support it till I die. owners, players, managers ,club colours come and go real supporters are always around.You are / were no more or less a fan than the rest of us, so stop pretending otherwise.

[beddaubluebird]

Attending matches is a personal choice for that individual and other peoples decisions have got bog all to do with me. I still go and have a season ticket.

Something that I do find curious mind (as alluded to by someone else on this thread) is how well known regular posters on here are quite happy to talk out loud in a semi boastful way about why they didn't go today (again their business) and in some cases give it large about how they have turned their back on the club completely.

Why bother spending so much time on a cardiff city football website if you couldn't give a monkeys if the club burnt down tomorrow? If I didn't have an interest or passion for the club anymore I wouldn't be on here week in week out I know that.

[Gwynedd Blue]

I live more than three hours away, but even I were in Cardiff, I certainly wouldn't be able to attend every game - I simply can't afford it.

I went to the Fulham game and I'll be at the Charlton game though.

But I am surprised how low the crowds are..

[Alex DeLarge]

Deja****ingvu mun.

[Phil1927]

Attending matches is a personal choice for that individual and other peoples decisions have got bog all to do with me. I still go and have a season ticket.A lot of the fans who stop going stopped because of the fans who carried on going. Yet the message board keeps them connected with the very same fans. I don't get it either

[The Lone Gunman]

I've been going for 28 years. I've seen the good times and the bad. I am currently on a sabbatical for personal / family reasons but I decided to stick by the team in the Premier League season. MY decision, nothing to do with anybody else. If you, TLG, etc, decided to stop going because you don't like the fact that I and others still went then good for you, but don't for one second think we forced you into your decision.Why are you name-checking me, Phil? I've said **** all.

[Phil1927]

I've been going for 28 years. I've seen the good times and the bad. I am currently on a sabbatical for personal / family reasons but I decided to stick by the team in the Premier League season. MY decision, nothing to do with anybody else. If you, TLG, etc, decided to stop going because you don't like the fact that I and others still went then good for you, but don't for one second think we forced you into your decision.
Why are you name-checking me, Phil? I've said **** all.Sorry Mr G, you were the first example I could think of.

[The Lone Gunman]

Sorry Mr G, you were the first example I could think of. I've never said I stopped attending Cardiff City matches because you and others still went and I've never claimed that I was in any way forced into my decision, so why use me as an 'example'?

[Phil1927]

Sorry Mr G, you were the first example I could think of.
I've never said I stopped attending Cardiff City matches because you and others still went and I've never claimed that I was in any way forced into my decision, so why use me as an 'example'? Because a significant part of your decision to stop going was your (and I will no doubt get the wording wrong here) exasperation with the fan base to not fight the rebrand like you did. I am very sure you've stated that (or words to that effect) on here on a few occasions.

[ragbone]

With only 13,700 there today, fair to assume many CCMB posters did not turn up today. So don't tell me you were all working today and couldn't get the time off? Get down there FFS...I met a man yesterday who had been going for 70 years, he shames us all, your either a fan or not ,if you can afford it, be there, ,extenuating politics shouldn't really effect that loyalty in my opinion .

[The Lone Gunman]

Because a significant part of your decision to stop going was your (and I will no doubt get the wording wrong here) exasperation with the fan base to not fight the rebrand like you did. I am very sure you've stated that (or words to that effect) on here on a few occasions.That's true and it's the primary reason why I know I'll never feel the same about the club again, although it wasn't the main reason I stopped going and I've certainly never claimed I was forced into boycotting.

[SuperKenwyne]

Too expensive.
£18 is cheap for a championship game.For you.

[ken smith]

With only 13,700 there today, fair to assume many CCMB posters did not turn up today. So don't tell me you were all working today and couldn't get the time off? Get down there FFS...
Exactly my thoughts ,lowest in the Championship ,so much for the reversal to blue, and give us our club back fan clarion call.Does that mean the glory supporters make more atmosphere than the loyal supporters then? http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hardhat.gif

[parryisinnocent]

I was at a birthday event I couldn't get out of.First game I've missed for 3 years and that was for a wedding.I'll be there Tuesday.

[TT BLUEBIRD]

I was there, bored as hell not a great place to be at the moment. No atmosphere boring football how we are second beats me !!!!

[Penarth Blues]

I was there, bored as hell not a great place to be at the moment. No atmosphere boring football how we are second beats me !!!!We're in the process of earning that right and I'm quietly getting excited about the prospect of Mason, Ameobi, Jones and Pilkington becoming a really dangerous attacking group. It even looks as if Whitts might be starting to believe again...

[Ray Mears]

It'll take a few seasons I think to get over the rebrand, we need time to reinvent the change as a fans led movement and try and romanticise it.

[NigelBlues]

With only 13,700 there today, fair to assume many CCMB posters did not turn up today. So don't tell me you were all working today and couldn't get the time off? Get down there FFS...However don't understand-estimate how much damage and harm has been caused to the support. It took over 10 years to build up the support at the club and Tan undid it all. it will take a long time to get it back sadly.

[Heathccfc]

With only 13,700 there today, fair to assume many CCMB posters did not turn up today. So don't tell me you were all working today and couldn't get the time off? Get down there FFS...
Went to Bath races and had an epic day thanks.I had intended to take in an odd game this season, but that's looking doubtful now, i'll listen to and watch TV games but that's it (I think)

[jeepster]

With only 13,700 there today, fair to assume many CCMB posters did not turn up today. So don't tell me you were all working today and couldn't get the time off? Get down there FFS...
Went to Bath races and had an epic day thanks.That is what life is all about,make your choice http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif

[ragbone]

With only 13,700 there today, fair to assume many CCMB posters did not turn up today. So don't tell me you were all working today and couldn't get the time off? Get down there FFS...
Exactly my thoughts ,lowest in the Championship ,so much for the reversal to blue, and give us our club back fan clarion call.
We will get the usual reasons :Not really , scientifically more people do make more noise , however lower attendances with passionate loyal fans could make more noise than a bunch of premiership wannabee fans looking at Geoff Sterling on the SKY I phone app during the game http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/homer.gif

[Steve R]

Some cracking excuses there folks......keep them coming!
Nobody needs an excuse for non attendance of a sporting event.Not now you don't go they don't.

[Steve R]

With only 13,700 there today, fair to assume many CCMB posters did not turn up today. So don't tell me you were all working today and couldn't get the time off? Get down there FFS...
Exactly my thoughts ,lowest in the Championship ,so much for the reversal to blue, and give us our club back fan clarion call.
We will get the usual reasons :
" not going whilst Tan's there " Unbelievable!! http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/sherlock.gif

[TH63]

Where were the fans who weren't there today?
Frankly I couldn't give a shit where they were, it is entirely their busines, and they don't need to justify how they spend their Saturday afternoons. Of course, the CLUB should be concerned, but the truth is, there is no one reason, as we've seen in this thread.
Back in the red days, every week there was a large group of, usually Malaysian, students, all in their new red shirts. Where are THEY now?
Fact is, we've lost some long-term/hard-core fans, but they've arguably been outnumbered by the glory-hunters/hangers-on/freebies/corporates.
In the prem, the hospitality boxes near me were always rammed, sometimes with "celebrities" this season, not so much,

Personally, I'd rather share their air with 13,000 city fans who want to be there, than with 26,000 fans, half of whom don't really give a shit about the club.

[BLUETIT]

Where were the fans who weren't there today?This is not exclusive to Cardiff City, anyone see all the spaces at Burnley ?

[bezooo]

With only 13,700 there today, fair to assume many CCMB posters did not turn up today. So don't tell me you were all working today and couldn't get the time off? Get down there FFS...I didnt go. 1st game ive missed in over a season as it was my daughters birthday. I will be there Tuesday. (and my ticket was used anyway).

[Under the Splott-light]

Where were the fans who weren't there today?
Frankly I couldn't give a shit where they were, it is entirely their busines, and they don't need to justify how they spend their Saturday afternoons. Of course, the CLUB should be concerned, but the truth is, there is no one reason, as we've seen in this thread.The inability to accept the damage caused by the clubs actions over the last few years is pretty naive Tony, fans have disconnected from the club, for some no amount of on pitch success can heal that.

[Jimmy the Jock]

Where were the fans who weren't there today?We have a winner..

[bluebirds over.......]

Where were the fans who weren't there today?
Frankly I couldn't give a shit where they were, it is entirely their busines, and they don't need to justify how they spend their Saturday afternoons. Of course, the CLUB should be concerned, but the truth is, there is no one reason, as we've seen in this thread.
Back in the red days, every week there was a large group of, usually Malaysian, students, all in their new red shirts. Where are THEY now?Good point as an ardent fan over decades it's going to take more than 2nd in this division to get me back, too much damage by owner and fans (particularly the superfans who did all the bleating for the rebrand on t.v).In the end i was starting to get an unhealthy pleasure in seeing us lose.this used to be such a great club to support and i always thought we were like Millwall and West Ham, loud n proud a working class club who were shite but very passionate, the Brighton game blew that out of the water.

[Under the Splott-light]

Where were the fans who weren't there today?
Frankly I couldn't give a shit where they were, it is entirely their busines, and they don't need to justify how they spend their Saturday afternoons. Of course, the CLUB should be concerned, but the truth is, there is no one reason, as we've seen in this thread.
Back in the red days, every week there was a large group of, usually Malaysian, students, all in their new red shirts. Where are THEY now?
Fact is, we've lost some long-term/hard-core fans, but they've arguably been outnumbered by the glory-hunters/hangers-on/freebies/corporates.We have a winner.

[Tandy]

Why didn't fans disconnect with the club when we were in the Premiership? People make excuses end of.

[Squashed Grapes]

on my settee watching Stelling.

I was going to go and watch Risca I was going to go and watch Cardiff Met I was going to watch Dynamo Aber but I ended upon the settee and that is where I stayed.

I will probably be in a very similar place and position Tuesday night.

[Tandy]

on my settee watching Stelling.Did you attend when we were in the Premiership?

[saganspirit]

Why didn't fans disconnect with the club when we were in the Premiership? People make excuses end of.Some fans did.

[Tandy]

Why didn't fans disconnect with the club when we were in the Premiership? People make excuses end of.
Some fans did.A lot of fans didn't.

[tigerbaybluebird]

I'll be truthful, I'm going tonight because I'm having free ticket, also another reason is that we're doing well and 2nd in the league. I wouldn't be going tonight if it was the opposite.

[Tandy]

I'll be truthful, I'm going tonight because I'm having free ticket, also another reason is that we're doing well and 2nd in the league. I wouldn't be going tonight if it was the opposite. Won't be much of an atmosphere tonight.

[tigerbaybluebird]

I'll be truthful, I'm going tonight because I'm having free ticket, also another reason is that we're doing well and 2nd in the league. I wouldn't be going tonight if it was the opposite.
Won't be much of an atmosphere tonight.I think there will be, also I think we'll beat hull http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif

[TH63]

I'll be truthful, I'm going tonight because I'm having free ticket, also another reason is that we're doing well and 2nd in the league. I wouldn't be going tonight if it was the opposite. Let's hope Fraizer Campbell gets a couple http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/malky.gif

[tigerbaybluebird]

I'll be truthful, I'm going tonight because I'm having free ticket, also another reason is that we're doing well and 2nd in the league. I wouldn't be going tonight if it was the opposite.
Let's hope Fraizer Campbell gets a couple http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/malky.gif It's not been that long since my last visit http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif but I have to admit it's been a while and I'm quite looking forward to it http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/ayatollah.gif

[The Lone Gunman]

With only 13,700 there today, fair to assume many CCMB posters did not turn up today. So don't tell me you were all working today and couldn't get the time off? http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif

[tigerbaybluebird]

I'll be truthful, I'm going tonight because I'm having free ticket, also another reason is that we're doing well and 2nd in the league. I wouldn't be going tonight if it was the opposite.
Let's hope Fraizer Campbell gets a couple http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/malky.gif Tomorrow night then

[TH63]

I'll be truthful, I'm going tonight because I'm having free ticket, also another reason is that we're doing well and 2nd in the league. I wouldn't be going tonight if it was the opposite.
Let's hope Fraizer Campbell gets a couple http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/malky.gif
I've just made another boo boo http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/facepalm.gif http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/getmycoat.gif http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif

[Nik Air Max]

I was sitting in my house chillin' out - I may have had a brief nap.

[Loya Jirga]

on my settee watching Stelling.
I was going to go and watch Risca I was going to go and watch Cardiff Met I was going to watch Dynamo Aber but I ended upon the settee and that is where I stayed.I quite like a game at Risca.

[Loya Jirga]

Why didn't fans disconnect with the club when we were in the Premiership? People make excuses end of.Fans did, and they were replaced. Just like people said it would be.

[Tandy]

Why didn't fans disconnect with the club when we were in the Premiership? People make excuses end of.
Fans did, and they were replaced. Just like people said it would be. There is a big difference.

[TH63]

Why didn't fans disconnect with the club when we were in the Premiership? People make excuses end of.
Fans did, and they were replaced. Just like people said it would be.
People like TLG disconnected from the club BEFORE we were promoted to the Premiership other fans disconnected once we were relegated.The difference between them and proper fans like TLG, is that the minute we got relegated suddenly they all had somewhere else to be on a Saturday afternoon.

[Squashed Grapes]

on my settee watching Stelling.
I was going to go and watch Risca I was going to go and watch Cardiff Met I was going to watch Dynamo Aber but I ended upon the settee and that is where I stayed.I suspect that if my country take me to France next year my days of going everywhere with Wales may end. As you get older other things take priority and you realise that your blind faith is never ever repaid and you are just another customer.

[Tandy]

Why didn't fans disconnect with the club when we were in the Premiership? People make excuses end of.
Fans did, and they were replaced. Just like people said it would be.
People like TLG disconnected from the club BEFORE we were promoted to the Premiership other fans disconnected once we were relegated.
There is a big difference.There are a lot of long standing posters on here who attended when we were in the Premiership but all of a sudden they feel disconnected. As I said people make excuses.

[Squashed Grapes]

on my settee watching Stelling.
I was going to go and watch Risca I was going to go and watch Cardiff Met I was going to watch Dynamo Aber but I ended upon the settee and that is where I stayed.
I will probably be in a very similar place and position Tuesday night. They play at Ystrad Mynach same pitch as Aberbargoed buds.

[TH63]

Why didn't fans disconnect with the club when we were in the Premiership? People make excuses end of.
Fans did, and they were replaced. Just like people said it would be.
People like TLG disconnected from the club BEFORE we were promoted to the Premiership other fans disconnected once we were relegated.
There is a big difference.
I think it's pretty obvious that fans like TLG WERE replaced.I'm sure that's true, but in my opinion, they are outnumbered by those who only turned up when we got promoted and then disappeared quietly into the night when we went down.

[The Alien]

Why didn't fans disconnect with the club when we were in the Premiership? People make excuses end of.
Fans did, and they were replaced. Just like people said it would be.
People like TLG disconnected from the club BEFORE we were promoted to the Premiership other fans disconnected once we were relegated.
There is a big difference.He's probably gone back to being a plastic, but don't worry he'll soon be back if we get promoted.

[BLUETIT]

Why didn't fans disconnect with the club when we were in the Premiership? People make excuses end of.BOOM, we have a winner http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif

[bluebirds over.......]

on my settee watching Stelling.
I was going to go and watch Risca I was going to go and watch Cardiff Met I was going to watch Dynamo Aber but I ended upon the settee and that is where I stayed.
I will probably be in a very similar place and position Tuesday night. No excuses needed, having stood on a deserted Bob Bank every game watching us get beaten by football greats such as Weymouth, Bath and Merthyr the thought of ever seeing City play at the highest level seemed light years away, so for me personally the opportunity of it becoming a reality was too great to resist, hats off to the hardcore fans who walked before we went up, that must have hurt like hell (not that Tan cared).Fans don't need excuses for turning their backs on the club as very few clubs in the history of British football has there been a owner who has treated it's loyal support with so little respect and i genuinely believe that if we had held our own in the premier league we would still be playing in red with a full house and blue would be a fading memory.

[Penarth Blues]

on my settee watching Stelling.
I was going to go and watch Risca I was going to go and watch Cardiff Met I was going to watch Dynamo Aber but I ended upon the settee and that is where I stayed.
I will probably be in a very similar place and position Tuesday night.
Did you attend when we were in the Premiership?I went to see us during our Prem season because I'd waited for it my whole life. Other than the Man City and Man Utd games it was a generally miserable experience and I was quite happy to watch us in the Championship again. However, I doubt I'd have renewed if we hadn't gone back to Blue.