R12 Sydney FC v Mariners

[nebakke]

Oh look at that.. Roy gets a yellow for an elbow to the head!? I thought that was a "play-on" event

 

[Spacks]

Up the coast and reading the forum for coverage. Can some explain the send off.

Ps come on you yellow and blue

Paul Izzo came out to scoop the ball, missed and took out a player instead after already receiving a yellow for talkin shit to the ref.

 

[VicMariner]

Sounds like Monty is still awsome.

 

[true believer]

I did say even money williams sends one of our guys

 

[LFCMariners]

CCM are the team I support, but I'm at the point where I can't be bothered giving a shit about the results anymore. I feel as if we're being paid lip service by those in the positions of power at CCM now- there's only so long the excuses can continue. It's all well and good to tell somebody like myself (who's supported the Mariners since Day 1) not to let the door hit my arse on the way out, but what about the casual fans in the wider community? The people who would be more inclined to come to the home games if they thought there'd at least be a contest to enjoy? No team can stay at (or near) the top all the time, but the lack of direction and bad publicity around this team drives the casual goers away- they might not take the time to vent their thoughts via an avenue like this, but the empty seats at home games speak just as loudly. That only feeds the death-riders and CCM (in it's current state) provide plenty of ammo. Not everything he says should count as gospel, but if Bozza's comments about the game and relegation at halftime aren't a wake-up call, I don't know what is?

 

[Spacks]

CCM are the team I support, but I'm at the point where I can't be bothered giving a shit about the results anymore. I feel as if we're being paid lip service by those in the positions of power at CCM now- there's only so long the excuses can continue. It's all well and good to tell somebody like myself (who's supported the Mariners since Day 1) not to let the door hit my arse on the way out, but what about the casual fans in the wider community? The people who would be more inclined to come to the home games if they thought there'd at least be a contest to enjoy? No team can stay at (or near) the top all the time, but the lack of direction and bad publicity around this team drives the casual goers away- they might not take the time to vent their thoughts via an avenue like this, but the empty seats at home games speak just as loudly. That only feeds the death-riders and CCM (in it's current state) provide plenty of ammo. Not everything he says should count as gospel, but if Bozza's comments about the game and relegation at halftime aren't a wake-up call, I don't know what is?

I completely understand what you're saying, whats the point of supporting a team that refuses to support the brand by opening the wallet for a decent coach and signing some decent players. Some people on this forum just get all sentimental about the team, supporting them no matter what.

 

[Ancient Mariner]

CCM are the team I support, but I'm at the point where I can't be bothered giving a shit about the results anymore. I feel as if we're being paid lip service by those in the positions of power at CCM now- there's only so long the excuses can continue. It's all well and good to tell somebody like myself (who's supported the Mariners since Day 1) not to let the door hit my arse on the way out, but what about the casual fans in the wider community? The people who would be more inclined to come to the home games if they thought there'd at least be a contest to enjoy? No team can stay at (or near) the top all the time, but the lack of direction and bad publicity around this team drives the casual goers away- they might not take the time to vent their thoughts via an avenue like this, but the empty seats at home games speak just as loudly. That only feeds the death-riders and CCM (in it's current state) provide plenty of ammo. Not everything he says should count as gospel, but if Bozza's comments about the game and relegation at halftime aren't a wake-up call, I don't know what is?

"I'm done with this team"

"I hope Sydney fist them 10-0"

Why don't you quit while you're behind?

 

[LFCMariners]

Sorry.

Yay team! I hope we come back to draw 3-3 because then everything is rosy at CCM and we'll get 15k through the gates the rest of the season. Walmsley in!

 

[Ancient Mariner]

I completely understand what you're saying, whats the point of supporting a team that refuses to support the brand by opening the wallet for a decent coach and signing some decent players. Some people on this forum just get all sentimental about the team, supporting them no matter what.

Being a supporter is about supporting through thick and thin.
Suck it up.

 

[Spacks]

"I'm done with this team"

"I hope Sydney fist them 10-0"

Why don't you quit while you're behind?

Instead of attacking him personally, how about you address what he's saying, kid.

 

[nebakke]

CCM are the team I support, but I'm at the point where I can't be bothered giving a shit about the results anymore. I feel as if we're being paid lip service by those in the positions of power at CCM now- there's only so long the excuses can continue. It's all well and good to tell somebody like myself (who's supported the Mariners since Day 1) not to let the door hit my arse on the way out, but what about the casual fans in the wider community? The people who would be more inclined to come to the home games if they thought there'd at least be a contest to enjoy? No team can stay at (or near) the top all the time, but the lack of direction and bad publicity around this team drives the casual goers away- they might not take the time to vent their thoughts via an avenue like this, but the empty seats at home games speak just as loudly. That only feeds the death-riders and CCM (in it's current state) provide plenty of ammo. Not everything he says should count as gospel, but if Bozza's comments about the game and relegation at halftime aren't a wake-up call, I don't know what is?

I don't think anyone here is disagreeing with your frustration and what you're saying - for mine at least, the core point is that I disagree with your approach... I don't have a better solution, but I feel like your approach will only make matters worse.

 

[Ancient Mariner]

Great fight back in the second half.

Great to see more heart in the 10 players than some here.

 

[VicMariner]

I completely understand what you're saying, whats the point of supporting a team that refuses to support the brand by opening the wallet for a decent coach and signing some decent players. Some people on this forum just get all sentimental about the team, supporting them no matter what.

That's what supporters do.
I'll bitch and moan but I'll never walk away.

 

[Ancient Mariner]

Instead of attacking him personally, how about you address what he's saying, kid.

What he is saying deserves nothing more than disdain.

 

[adz]

I'll cheer when we're winning, whinge when we're losing, and will always renew my membership!

 

[Spacks]

Being a supporter is about supporting through thick and thin.
Suck it up.

Oh really, you were supporting the management when they wanted to move games to North Sydney?

 

[LFCMariners]

Instead of attacking him personally, how about you address what he's saying, kid.

You go on the SFC forum and there, at least you see fans passionate about their team who can be critical of the organisation without being seen as a blasphemer and told (more or less) to jog on. It's actually what makes that place refreshing compared to a lot of other online fan discussions (MV and WSW fans spring to mind). On saying that,here? Suggest that stinky shit actually stinks, and admit you'd like to see an annihilation for the record books if that's the last resort for more than TW lip-service and "bad luck boys" sentiment after another piss-poor effort- people lose their minds. How can anybody be critical of CCM, ever? Should this score stay the same, I guarantee that people here will be going "Oh well- we lost but we sure showed them in the second half!"

If people think I'm being negative and overly critical, I suggest they canvas the comments I am seeing from CCM fans on social media. These are the people who might not post here, but make a BIG difference in match-day attendance, community support and getting the haters off our back. I have been amongst the first to defend this club for a long-time when haters would attack our crowds, our silverware (pre 21/4/13), our management or our existence- but there's only so much rot that can set in before it's time to call a spade a spade.

 

[Ancient Mariner]

I w

Oh really, you were supporting the management when they wanted to move games to North Sydney?

I'll support my team, full stop.

 

[VicMariner]

WTF? We are constantly bagging the management! The garbage they have come up with over the years, like moving games, has received widespread condemnation.
I support the guys on the field. And the indefinable thing that is "the club", being part of the Mariners community like this forum.
That is what I support, not a bunch of suits or a rich owner.

 

[kevrenor]

Some people on this forum just get all sentimental about the team, supporting them no matter what.

That is me! But I reserve the right to pile shit on the owner, and so-called coach.