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Xhaka not happy with the early leavers


Safc98 said:
It’s not a job but it is definitely linked. It looks shit and it is shit. Our support, while large in numbers, is crap as soon as we aren’t winning.
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Is what it is, different metrics show us on varying levels, but I'd suggest overall, we have amazing support. Want us to create an atmosphere throughout, regardless of match, not in my lifetime, and that's fine.
Big Bellyingham said:
Til the end ?
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Is a marketing slogan?
 
Coeus said:
Is what it is, different metrics show us on varying levels, but I'd suggest overall, we have amazing support. Want us to create an atmosphere throughout, regardless of match, not in my lifetime, and that's fine.


Is a marketing slogan?
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Our support is either top class or abysmal. Never an in between.
 
I’m not surprised. I’m not a fan myself of the current playstyle getting worse and the lack of creation but at the same time I can se show good a job we’ve done and the lads deserve the support.

Done an incredible job, first season back in eight years and you have (some) fans booing and leaving in droves. It’s an entitled look
 
not spavin said:
Save an hour to do what though?

Leaving on 85 means you miss the most important 10 mins of the one of the most important 2 hours of the week - or at least I'd assume that's the case for most people going to the games.

Let's assume we're talking about who don't have a sick relative / work / a flight etc., and we're talking about the vast majority who beat the traffic to save 20, 30, 40 or 60 minutes on a leisurely Saturday evening. What have they gained, really? An extra pint? A bit longer watching Paul Merson's analysis on Sky Sports?
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The game is sometimes the worst part of the day for me, especially 3pm kick offs. Class day out on the drink all day for a 3pmer. Don’t leave early for them games like but often do for 8pm kick offs, it’s the difference between getting in at 10.30 or 11.45 like I did for the Everton game.
 
DonaldDownTheWing said:
Wow. I hadn’t seen that article but I’ve read it now. The first bit by Ian Bendelow is way OTT and certainly not the way to change people’s behaviours.

“If you’re offended by any of the below and leave early – good. Because I mean every word.
And if you don’t like it? Piss off and support Newcastle.
Three years ago a survey was carried out to find out which club had the most “early leavers.” Interestingly, the top six places were taken by the clubs considered the “big six.”
The reason why, I suspect, is that there are far more casual fans of their clubs who go as tourists, on a corporate ticket or simply because the wins don’t mean as much.
Though I’d be willing to bet if this survey were carried out across the last three home games, Sunderland AFC would come out so far in front that it would be like the equivalent of winning the league in November.

It might be an excuse when the club is floundering at the bottom of the league, but when the stadium is emptying in front of a team that is the best we’ve had in decades, it’s a terrible look. The players notice it, senior club officials notice it, and it’s talked about; don’t worry about that. They see you, we all see you.
Rumours are that Granit Xhaka noticed fans flocking to the exit, in a mass movement that would have put the great Serengeti wildebeest migration to shame. When other players come to him, or any other senior player and ask whether they should sign for Sunderland, I’ll tell you now, the kind of nonsense witnessed against Fulham and Brighton will stick in their minds.
To all those early leavers, I ask you this: why do you do it? You actively harm the club’s chances of getting a result. The crowd can and does have an impact. Are you desperate to get the number 56 bus back to Concord? Do you like riding up front on the Metro and insist on nabbing that seat? Or are you just so desperate for a pint of Carling (because that’s what early leavers drink) that you just have to leave?

So, unless there is a good reason, your behaviour is pathetic. I hate it, and I hate you for doing it. It adds to the frustration felt in a game that is already maddening, as it was against Brighton. It also means I need to stand up to see the action.
It dispels the notion that this is a great club, with passionate fans that create atmospheres that make opposition clubs not want to come here. Conversely, it tells the away side that after 85 minutes, it’s job done, because these melts are a soft touch.
The club cannot call you out, but you should be held to account. You should have to scan your season card when you leave the stadium, so the club knows who is taking an early dart, and the bunch of helmets who do leave early should go to the back of the queue when it comes to away tickets, as well as for Wembley. You should have to pay more on renewal. You should get letters from the club reminding you of your responsibilities.
You leave a match early, you’re basically a fair-weather fan, with no cojones to see the game out. And you probably just don’t care as much. If that is the case, please – don’t bother coming in the first place.”
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Gets my support. I luckily sit in the middle of a row, but feel sorry for those affected by the early leavers blocking their view. I always get frustrated with our fans streaming out on 83 minutes.
 
OsHog said:
if you went down on the refs whistle you struggle to go to the toilet in the 15 minutes, let alone buying a beer if you want one.
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Where do you sit, as that’s not my experience.

Bogs in the Monty stand are busy, but I can nip for a pee, dodge into the founders for a coffee, and be back in my seat in 15 mins.

Maybe in other areas the club need to do some feasibility work on how to improve things.
 
DonaldDownTheWing said:
I’m not happy with us losing 3 home games on the spin or scoring 1 goal in 8 games from open play.

They get backed to the hilt when they’re doing their job, he needs to have a word with his millionaire teammates before having a pop at the fans.
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Funnily enough I sent him a message saying exactly that earlier on insta!
 
OsHog said:
if you went down on the refs whistle you struggle to go to the toilet in the 15 minutes, let alone buying a beer if you want one.
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I’ve been doing it in various stands for almost 30 years and never had an issue getting to the toilet and back with ample time left to spare. Currently sat in premier concourse and think it took about 7-8 mins.
 
It's always happened at the stadium but not sure to this extent. Getting out of the ground is a nightmare if you leave on the final whistle and the traffic is a joke, especially the park and ride. A crap performance or even a broken down move or a late goal makes more people leave early, you can just see it happen in front of your eyes. It's the same at half time
 
Fact Hunt said:
I had to bring the car on Saturday; it took nearly an hour just to get out of Sunderland.

In one sense I can see why many choose to leave the match early, however, we are supporters and not consumers and I’d rather add 30 minutes to my journey by staying ‘til the end.
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Didn't take us an hour. Didn't take us 5 minutes.
 
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