Chris71 wrote:
I know some people will view Bonaires post as just a negative one but if we are to be honest about the points raised, whilst we may not like them there is actually a great degree of truth in his post.
There is a real apathy within the fans base and there has been for some time due to not only the poor performances but also a continuing disconnection between the club and its fans. Granted the arrival of TS brought in some renewed hope before the start of last season but once again the way we end the last quarter of a season has almost evaporated that renewed hope.
I think other than the hardcore base the club are really going to struggle to get fans renewing memberships/passes let alone attract new fans to take up memberships/passes due another bitterly disappointing season and the fact there is no real game breaking player seemingly arriving anytime soon if at all.
Yes some of the signings will improve us but we are also very weak in some areas which isn't and won't help shift passes.
No one can argue Wilf doesn't love the club and dare I say is a stalwart, even he's mentioned he's spoken to a number of fans who aren't missing not going to games which as he said is a concern, he's also been critical of the lack of communication from the club to its fan base for a while. He's also states how other clubs have moved forward too, which has left us even further behind.
Even though I'd said I wouldn't be renewing after another end of season poop show I just can't bring myself not too (whether I go to all the games is a different matter of course) but the club can't just simply rely or hope on fans continuing with blind loyalty.
We as fans understand the club is in a difficult time, its clear more than anything the club needs its fans but it has to start re engaging with them and quickly. The club used to be very good on the media/marketing/communication side of things with the fans but its almost none existent nowadays and at times its feels like the club sees it as a hassle or burden to engage with its fans.
Still hope for better to come but as they say its the hope that kills you.
Vicious circle. Club don't interact then supporters feel alienated and stop supporting. The circle needs to be broken. There is an argument that it is the clubs responsibility to break the circle but all stakeholders have a responsibility in my opinion. I'm not a fan of soccer but take Newcastle United and Manchester City as an example, they've been through some real hard times, but supporters never deserted in numbers and actually tok a pride in supporting their team through the hard times. Look at them now!
The tradition of the club is so marketable and the buzzword at the club currently is "culture" so
I really think that as supporters we need to come together to develop our culture around the ethos of being the FAITHFUL through ANY KIND OF WEATHER. If the support sustains, the finances improve and provide TS / AP with a foundation to build and develop.
#BACKTHEBLACKANDWHITES
Statistics: Posted by EtonStreetRifle — Fri Oct 06, 2023 11:09 am
