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Title: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: AlbionBest on November 13, 2017, 11:09:30 AM
So many who won't go have said it's because of Pulis and the dire football.
BUT, when he goes, will they actually come back or move on to another excuse not to go ?

Not a knock on those that cannot afford to go or chose not to due to Non Pulis reasons.
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: BB74 on November 13, 2017, 11:28:49 AM
I will attend more or less straight away and if I get the bug back I'll purchase a new season ticket next year.
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Post by: Jimmy on November 13, 2017, 12:31:28 PM
Same here, would buy a half season ticket if he went.
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Post by: FallOutBoy on November 13, 2017, 12:39:01 PM
So many who won't go have said it's because of Pulis and the dire football.
BUT, when he goes, will they actually come back or move on to another excuse not to go ?

Not a knock on those that cannot afford to go or chose not to due to Non Pulis reasons.

The second the door hits him on the way out, I'm back. The only way the next manager could be worse is if we appoint Colin or Mick.
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: Albionic on November 13, 2017, 12:41:41 PM
I won't be back week in week out, partly due to Sky, partly due to logistics and partly due to costs BUT
I will be back more than I am now due to one factor and one only TP
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Post by: WBAinDEVON on November 13, 2017, 12:51:26 PM
I will say it again as soon as hes gone i make a season ticket purchase for the duration. it doesnt mater who takes over i just want him gone and take his rubbish negative stuff with him
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Post by: ashdoy on November 13, 2017, 02:55:10 PM
I will say it again as soon as hes gone i make a season ticket purchase for the duration. it doesnt mater who takes over i just want him gone and take his rubbish negative stuff with him

Wait for an appointment first Devon, remember Leicester when they had sacked Pearons then didnt.

Imagine your face if you clicked confirm on your ticket only to hear Albion releasing a statement confirming Pulis is still the gaffer :)
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: AlbionDaz on November 13, 2017, 03:02:10 PM
I will probably renew,just picking my games atm,more about the crac with my mates than actually looking forward to the game,I know its weird but nice to occasionally catch up on matchday.
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: WBAinDEVON on November 13, 2017, 03:12:21 PM
Wait for an appointment first Devon, remember Leicester when they had sacked Pearons then didnt.

Imagine your face if you clicked confirm on your ticket only to hear Albion releasing a statement confirming Pulis is still the gaffer :)


its that bad i would renew if legends mate came back but i hear hes gone to the other west. i miss my trips but i refuse to come away from the hawthorns in a bad mood all the time
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: albion59 on November 13, 2017, 09:02:32 PM

its that bad i would renew if legends mate came back but i hear hes gone to the other west. i miss my trips but i refuse to come away from the hawthorns in a bad mood all the time
Why!? I do!
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: kc56wba on November 13, 2017, 09:16:18 PM
If they do come back how long before they go again cause they don't like the manager.
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Post by: Droitwich Baggie on November 13, 2017, 09:20:11 PM
If they do come back how long before they go again cause they don't like the manager.
I saw that TV programme. I thought that she was very pleasing in the eye...I wouldn't climb over her to give you a goodnight kiss.  :-*
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: kc56wba on November 13, 2017, 09:24:10 PM
I saw that TV programme. I thought that she was very pleasing in the eye...I wouldn't climb over her to give you a goodnight kiss.  :-*

What you on about DB?
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Post by: Droitwich Baggie on November 13, 2017, 09:28:12 PM
What you on about DB?
The Manager was a TV programme...My wit is wasted here.  lol
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: WBArgo on November 13, 2017, 10:06:58 PM
I'm sure some people don't go genuinely because of Pulis. It's already been mentioned on here; some people will return when he has left which is fine.

However, will we return to the days of full capacity? No. We only get full capacity when we're newly promoted, according to history. Since then, our numbers have been steadily declining which happened way before Pulis. I think it's naive to put the dwindling numbers on Pulis and it's quite lazy when the bigger picture shows it's been happening for a while now. Whilst I'm sure people will return when Pulis goes, I think it's will be a relative drop in the ocean.

I for one don't go as much as I used to and it's mostly due to being fed up with modern football; that includes stuff like diving/cheating, arsehole players, the cost of a ticket, the fact we're never going anywhere etc. Pulis doesn't really affect my decision too much and I believe that is the case for the majority.
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: AlbionDaz on November 13, 2017, 10:08:29 PM
lol I got your pun Droitwich :)
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Post by: hardtobeat on November 13, 2017, 10:30:23 PM
i will return when the tw$t with the hat is no more, Will i stay ? Yes as long as i feel the new man is trying to win games and not just trying not to lose
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Post by: iwastherein68 on November 13, 2017, 10:37:52 PM
Well with you all being absent, and the attendances being what they have this season, we can look to a few full-houses when you return I reckon.
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: Chipperfan on November 14, 2017, 05:10:23 AM
One of the problems the club faces, as regulars drop off, us that they just lose the habit of spending half the weekend going to the game.

Not saying I will never come back, but right now I’m not sure how, this side of retirement, I will find time. And with the dross I saw from Pulis in the spell I went regularly when he first came (with one or two memorable exceptions), why, indeed, would I bother to to try to find time anyway?

Part of my unhappiness in all of this is that I have three grandsons who I had imagined that I would bring them up to the Hawthorns, and they would become Baggies too. Realistically that’s not going to happen now as a consequence of my disenchantment.

I don’t suppose it’s really all Pulis’s fault. He and his über pragmatism are just a symptom if the game in this country right now. It’s no longer about belonging, loyalty, entertainment or sport. Just money.

Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: FallOutBoy on November 14, 2017, 12:50:51 PM
If they do come back how long before they go again cause they don't like the manager.

I had season tickets through Harford, Smith, Little, Megson, Robson, Mowbray, Di Matteo, Hodgson, Clarke, Mel, and Irvine before Pulis. As long as we are trying to win games, I'll give him time.

I even gave Pulis 18 months, despite knowing from the start exactly how he'd set up.
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: seteefeet on November 14, 2017, 02:13:27 PM
Well with you all being absent, and the attendances being what they have this season, we can look to a few full-houses when you return I reckon.
Not sure if you are being sarcastic but I actually think you are right.
If, we get rid and the new bloke comes in with a fresh approach and we start playing some decent stuff, I think the crowds will improve, even if the league position stays relatively the same.

I can't give tickets away lately, even to proper, well travelled, hardened fans and, to a man, they all put it down to the style of play.
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: SmethDan on November 14, 2017, 02:56:43 PM
Not sure if you are being sarcastic but I actually think you are right.
If, we get rid and the new bloke comes in with a fresh approach and we start playing some decent stuff, I think the crowds will improve, even if the league position stays relatively the same.

I can't give tickets away lately, even to proper, well travelled, hardened fans and, to a man, they all put it down to the style of play.

I think that's due in part to the club having already beaten you to it  ;D  ;) .
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: seteefeet on November 14, 2017, 03:17:33 PM
I think that's due in part to the club having already beaten you to it  ;D  ;) .
Mate, I get spare tickets for most home games and you wouldn't believe what some of these blokes would rather do!
Paint the fence, unblock the bog, cheese grate their ballbags, I've heard em all. One even went shopping....with his missus  :o
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: kc56wba on November 14, 2017, 05:01:06 PM
How many of the stayawayers have got tickets for Wembley next Saturday against Spurs?
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: adamw1109 on November 14, 2017, 05:23:55 PM
How many of the stayawayers have got tickets for Wembley next Saturday against Spurs?

I DID have, gave it to a work friend.... who is struggling to find someone to go because they are 'not travelling there to watch that shower of sh1te' (exact words are quoted from one of the guys who's been going for the last 49 years).

I'm in hospital Thursday for an operation and whilst I will be out on Friday and healthy enough to make it there, I just really can't be bothered to waste my time and effort to watch us, I'm bored of what we have became and would genuinely rather sit at home with sky sports on or something just to keep myself updated with scores from across the leagues than see us play.

If pulis went I would be back straight away to show support for the next person to take over with us, just as I did with pulis and have done until the last month where I can no longer bring myself to watch his dross each week.
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: lewisant on November 14, 2017, 06:48:07 PM
I didn’t come to many games anyway, maybe 3 or 4 a season as I simply can’t afford it but I do what I can. Under Pulis I have seen us twice and both games were terrible and made so angry. I stopped enjoying it.

If we show signs of being more progressive I’ll come back more regularly as I’m better off now than pre-Pulis but Club need to make me want to come back and getting rid of him is only the start.
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: SmethDan on November 14, 2017, 07:09:59 PM
Fair play, that'll end up being some jaunt from Ausralia mind ;) .
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: LongBridge Baggie1 on November 14, 2017, 07:14:09 PM
I will comeback after Pulis because I miss it. I am not mobile though so can't justify freezing for football doesn't entertain me. If reports are true and we are targeting defensive midfielder in january I despair. how many more do we need?
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: AlbionBest on November 19, 2017, 08:56:45 AM
End game for Puils is near so are we all coming back then ?

OR will some wait to see who the new manager is and then use that as an excuse ?
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: kc56wba on November 19, 2017, 09:11:43 AM
End game for Puils is near so are we all coming back then ?

OR will some wait to see who the new manager is and then use that as an excuse ?

Oh no the day Pulis shuts the office door for the final time they are all coming back, well that's what they are saying, no mention about waiting to see how the new manager gets on.  So I look forward to seeing a full Hawthorns for the first home game after Pulis goes.
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: Chipperfan on November 19, 2017, 09:13:01 AM
End game for Puils is near so are we all coming back then ?

OR will some wait to see who the new manager is and then use that as an excuse ?

You’ll find a number of former regulars, like me, saying that Pulis has killed it for them. I stopped coming before then of his first half season with us, it was just too dull watching us set up to win 1-0 while wasting loads of time.

I came twice last season after buying a half season ticket at Christmas, but again, such utter rubbish was being served I gave the ticket away. Why should I waste time as well as money?

This season has not tempted me for a moment and now, after a period of regular non-attendance, I find my Saturdays are quite full. Yesterday I got some sporting entertainment on TV watching England thrash the Aussies, next Saturday I’m going to Twickenham to see it live, the Saturday after I’ll be at Stourbridge rugby for the inaugural game on their 4G pitch. Every weekend between now and the New Year is occupied with stuff that doesn’t involve me being bored witless in an uncomfortable seat in West Bromwich.

You see what’s happening here? People like me, who have been supporting the club for years, who have followed them all over, home and away, across the UK and Europe, are being lost to the club permanently because of the awful dross this man has subjected us to. He has single handedly taken the club I used to love away from me by turning us into an even poorer version of the awful, thuggish, cheating team he served up at Stoke.

In answer to your point. I don’t care any more who Albion appoint or don’t. I will continue to watch the results, but the way I feel right now I won’t be setting foot back inside the Hawthorns for the foreseeable future.
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: wbako on November 19, 2017, 09:13:21 AM
I have stayed away for 2 years now due to Pulisball, amongst other things. As soon as he goes, I will be back down the Shrine and attending away games - I just hope we appoint a forward thinking manager as opposed to a Pulis clone. I couldn't care less which league we are in, I just want to see us playing football again.
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: Chipperfan on November 19, 2017, 09:16:34 AM
Oh no the day Pulis shuts the office door for the final time they are all coming back, well that's what they are saying, no mention about waiting to see how the new manager gets on.  So I look forward to seeing a full Hawthorns for the first home game after Pulis goes.

Think again, read again. They’re not all saying that. I was just reading on another thread about Lewisant emigrating and(I think) not being bothered about missing going to Albion any longer.

Try not to distort the facts to suit your own narrative.

Face it, while undoubtedly some people will return as soon as Pulis is gone, others, like me, will have found other ways to occupy themselves at weekends and will take a good deal more persuasion before they recommit.
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: WBAinDEVON on November 19, 2017, 09:19:10 AM
waiting to dial ticket office
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: frazzle on November 19, 2017, 09:23:09 AM
Never one to go to a lot of games as I live in Scotland but I haven't been to a single game since Pulis took charge where I would normally come down for a few home games. If he goes, I'll be down to the first match that I can.
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: kc56wba on November 19, 2017, 09:36:35 AM
Think again, read again. They’re not all saying that. I was just reading on another thread about Lewisant emigrating and(I think) not being bothered about missing going to Albion any longer.

Try not to distort the facts to suit your own narrative.

Face it, while undoubtedly some people will return as soon as Pulis is gone, others, like me, will have found other ways to occupy themselves at weekends and will take a good deal more persuasion before they recommit.

You mention two fans, Yourself and Lewisant, I was on about the many on here and people I know who have said they will come back the day Pulis walks out the door for the final time. 

Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: Chipperfan on November 19, 2017, 09:48:33 AM
You mention two fans, Yourself and Lewisant, I was on about the many on here and people I know who have said they will come back the day Pulis walks out the door for the final time.

Yes, I realise it’s a small sample size, but it’s a sample of views nonetheless. All I am saying is that the club is on dangerous ground if it thinks, as some on here do, that the disenfranchised fans will walk back through the in door the moment Pulis walks through the door marked out.

It’s not that simple.
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: AlbionBest on November 19, 2017, 10:02:53 AM
Think again, read again. They’re not all saying that. I was just reading on another thread about Lewisant emigrating and(I think) not being bothered about missing going to Albion any longer.

Try not to distort the facts to suit your own narrative.

Face it, while undoubtedly some people will return as soon as Pulis is gone, others, like me, will have found other ways to occupy themselves at weekends and will take a good deal more persuasion before they recommit.

Fait enough and respect your choices.
However, more to my point, is that it should makes no difference to the likes of yourself who won't support the team who ever the manager is now so why would you be bothered how we play of you don't watch actively ?
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: Chipperfan on November 19, 2017, 10:09:38 AM
Fait enough and respect your choices.
However, more to my point, is that it should makes no difference to the likes of yourself who won't support the team who ever the manager is now so why would you be bothered how we play of you don't watch actively ?

That would be because Albion have been part of my life for over 50 years, because being a Black Country born Albion supporter has been a part of my identity, because I come from a family that all supported Albion, because my father and grandfather supported Albion, and because of all that I care.

And because I care about how the club plays, approaches the game, how the club is viewed by others, how the club is regarded and how Albion were once admired as a model club I despise how Pulis has taken all of that away.

However I’ve gone off track. To answer you, I bother because it’s a part of me, just no longer a strong enough part to bother to spend half the weekend watching.
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: AlbionBest on November 19, 2017, 10:13:01 AM
That would be because Albion have been part of my life for over 50 years, because being a Black Country born Albion supporter has been a part of my identity, because I come from a family that all supported Albion, because my father and grandfather supported Albion, and because of all that I care.

And because I care about how the club plays, approaches the game, how the club is viewed by others, how the club is regarded and how Albion were once admired as a model club I despise how Pulis has taken all of that away.

However I’ve gone off track. To answer you, I bother because it’s a part of me, just no longer a strong enough part to bother to spend half the weekend watching.

Again respect, sounds like you have a similar history to me, but it seems you have moved on so as not to care to actively support so why both how we are playing if you don't bother watching it ?  I think if/when I get to that stage I'll care little except for pitying the poor souls who have to watch it.
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: AlbionBest on November 20, 2017, 11:42:01 AM
So, over to you stay aways ?
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: kc56wba on November 20, 2017, 12:08:49 PM
I am really looking forward to a FULL Hawthorns next Tuesday.
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Post by: FallOutBoy on November 20, 2017, 12:47:44 PM
I am really, really looking forward to the Newcastle game now.
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Post by: Powelly on November 20, 2017, 01:21:53 PM
So, over to you stay aways ?

3883 tickets remaining at present.
Lets see how many are left come next Tuesday...
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Post by: Atomic on November 20, 2017, 01:23:58 PM
It depends who the new manager is. If it's Pardew or Allardyce I can't see much optimism being restored to be honest.
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Post by: California Dreaming on November 20, 2017, 01:34:22 PM
I’ll be buying my tickets for Newcastle and Palace tonight. I gave up my season ticket at the start of 2016|17 and haven’t been at all this season. Now Pulis is gone I can return with at least some hope of entertainment.
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Post by: VVVAlbion on November 20, 2017, 01:52:36 PM
Last Albion match I attended was 15 May 2016 v Liverpool when I gave up my season ticket after 14 years (having moved back to the Midlands in 2001). Last season was the first since 1982 that I didn't go to a single game all season. I have a ticket for the Tottenham game and whilst I will not get a season ticket for the remainder of this season I will consider re purchasing for next year. As others have stated, I have found other things to do on a Saturday now!
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: AlbionBest on November 20, 2017, 02:39:11 PM
It depends who the new manager is. If it's Pardew or Allardyce I can't see much optimism being restored to be honest.

Should be nowt to do with those staying away due to Pulis surely ?  at what point do then actively support your club ? Not even for the start of a new era ?
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Post by: TheJacko2000 on November 20, 2017, 02:41:01 PM
He's gone now. No excuses.
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: kc56wba on November 20, 2017, 02:49:52 PM
He's gone now. No excuses.

Well said Jacko.
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Post by: WBAinDEVON on November 20, 2017, 02:50:56 PM
He's gone now. No excuses.


but i got use to the log fire in the local now
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: AlbionBest on November 20, 2017, 03:09:51 PM
I’ll be buying my tickets for Newcastle and Palace tonight. I gave up my season ticket at the start of 2016|17 and haven’t been at all this season. Now Pulis is gone I can return with at least some hope of entertainment.

Fair play ! 
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Post by: WBAinDEVON on November 20, 2017, 03:46:32 PM
i think some might need councelling before coming back
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Post by: OldburyWBA on November 20, 2017, 04:39:22 PM
Changes nothing for me, i'm struggling to get to many away games and have done for the past 3/4 of years due to work, same reasons why i'm not as active on here as I once was, I go regardless of who's in charge, Pulis, Irvine or even god forbid if the dingle gets the job
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: TheJacko2000 on November 20, 2017, 04:46:30 PM
Changes nothing for me, i'm struggling to get to many away games and have done for the past 3/4 of years due to work, same reasons why i'm not as active on here as I once was, I go regardless of who's in charge, Pulis, Irvine or even god forbid if the dingle gets the job


I'd guess this thread references the numerous people on here who have exclusively said they won't go until Pulis does. Only right to now call them out and hold them to their word.
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Post by: BB74 on November 20, 2017, 07:05:05 PM
I’m going up a week tomorrow, the first time this calendar year. I’m there to join in with the Megson ****fest if he’s still around. If not, I’ll just enjoy the Pulis free football.
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: TheBrom on November 20, 2017, 07:11:46 PM
It depends who the new manager is. If it's Pardew or Allardyce I can't see much optimism being restored to be honest.

I thought it was all about Pulis?
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: Scooby Doo on November 20, 2017, 07:23:09 PM
I thought it was all about Pulis?

People bemoaned his style of football. Bring in a manager with the same style and they'll stay away. Bring in Frank De Boer on the other hand...
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Post by: LiamTheBaggie on November 20, 2017, 07:32:41 PM
He's gone now. No excuses.

No.

They just find another excuse.

Like the next manager.

Or the weather.

Rinse and repeat.
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Post by: wbako on November 20, 2017, 08:43:38 PM
We'll have to wait and see eh. All I know is that my group of friends who have followed the Albion up and down the country will be back. See you at the Newcastle game, my first for almost 2 years.
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: TheBrom on November 20, 2017, 08:45:21 PM
We'll have to wait and see eh. All I know is that my group of friends who have followed the Albion up and down the country will be back. See you at the Newcastle game, my first for almost 2 years.

Not having a go at all, genuinely curious, but if we trot out the same sort of performance that we have been recently will you carry on coming to games?
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: wbako on November 20, 2017, 08:55:18 PM
Not having a go at all, genuinely curious, but if we trot out the same sort of performance that we have been recently will you carry on coming to games?


Who knows at the moment. My angst with modern day football runs alot deeper than Tony Pulis. However, his tactics and attitude to our club were a real catalyst in me deciding to spend my time on other things. That said, I have missed the matchdays enormously even if my wallet hasn't. I just want to see some positively from the club, fans and players together and we'll take it from there.
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: TheBrom on November 20, 2017, 09:05:17 PM

Who knows at the moment. My angst with modern day football runs alot deeper than Tony Pulis. However, his tactics and attitude to our club were a real catalyst in me deciding to spend my time on other things. That said, I have missed the matchdays enormously even if my wallet hasn't. I just want to see some positively from the club, fans and players together and we'll take it from there.

Understand totally. Just wondered as a lot of people were saying it was purely Pulis and that they'd be straight back when he goes, but there's no guarantee that the style is going to change quickly in my opinion which may disappoint some when they return
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: wbako on November 20, 2017, 09:40:20 PM
Understand totally. Just wondered as a lot of people were saying it was purely Pulis and that they'd be straight back when he goes, but there's no guarantee that the style is going to change quickly in my opinion which may disappoint some when they return

I was been a season ticket holder for 20 years before Pulis (I'm 30) so have seen some good football, and some not so good football. There was something abrasive, something toxic about Pulis' tactics that I just could not stomach. But it was more than just the tactics, it was the belittling of the club I love, the disregard for the fans, the time-wasting and the complete lack of ambition that I simply refused to support by turning up week in, week out.

Now, I have no idea how we will play or how we will do for the remaining part of the season, I just hope this experience brings the fans and club together and bring back the enjoyment I used to feel when I followed the club before, yes, even on a dire night in Hartlepool!

Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: Jimmy on November 20, 2017, 09:52:06 PM
Got tickets for the Newcastle game.
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: Raymond John on November 20, 2017, 10:56:29 PM
I am one of the stayaways being referred to at least as regards away games.

I have retained my home season ticket through the Pulis years but only because I have such a good seat location that I did not want to risk losing  it when his inevitable departure materialised.    Had I not been a season ticket holder I certainly would not have gone regularly to The Hawthorns these last two seasons knowing how depressing the experience has become.   And like, I suspect many, depression turned to resignation and then worst of all, indifference.

As regards away games, until Sunderland away a couple of seasons ago, I usually attended 8 or 9 away games a season but since then I have been to only one and that was at Villa Park.

I have no idea who we will appoint as a new manger/head coach and I don't hold out too much hope of an appointment that will raise my expectations let alone bring about an immediate improvement in our performances but at least he has now gone and for that we of my persuasion, have to be grateful.     

Will I now resume attending away games?   Yes I will and I have just booked for Saturday not because it is Wembley; I been there several times and think it is an awful stadium for those of us who have to sit in the non-executive seats, but simply because he has gone and can no longer besmirch the name of an institution I and many others, are so emotionally committed to.
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: Albionic on November 20, 2017, 11:06:08 PM
He's gone now. No excuses.
i am in bleeding China, is that sufficient excuse, but very happy
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: WBAinDEVON on November 20, 2017, 11:40:31 PM
Back for the palace game
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: Standaman on November 21, 2017, 06:55:56 AM
If the board go with Allardyce/Pardew/O'Neil as is being suggested by the press and they are staying away because of the quality of the football the answer is no, and by next season they will be joined by another thousand or so.
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: BoingFlyer on November 21, 2017, 08:05:51 AM

Back for the palace game and looking at getting tickets for the Man U game but it's a big wedge of cash for the latter.
Title: Re: Will They Come Back Though ?
Post by: kc56wba on November 21, 2017, 08:46:59 AM
To all of  the stayawayers who said they would come back when Pulis goes, well he has gone so you can come back now.
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Post by: WBAinDEVON on November 21, 2017, 08:47:49 AM
To all of  the stayawayers who said they would come back when Pulis goes, well he has gone so you can come back now.


i am sure come palace you will see less blue seats
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Post by: WoysWunderful on November 21, 2017, 03:51:08 PM
Got my ticket for newcastle and one for my old man too

might have been one of pulls biggest supporters on here, but I'm also so excited to end my self imposed exile from the hawthorns.


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Post by: seteefeet on November 21, 2017, 04:00:46 PM
If the board go with Allardyce/Pardew/O'Neil as is being suggested by the press and they are staying away because of the quality of the football the answer is no, and by next season they will be joined by another thousand or so.
None of them are as negative or one-dimensional as Pulis.
Football may still not be Barcelona-esque but we will at least introduce Rondon to a few of his team mates. That's all that's needed for me, a bit more attacking intent and a smidgen of hope going into games. Both of which had been lost under Pulis.
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Post by: kirk on November 21, 2017, 05:16:17 PM
Just brought 4 tickets for the palace game be nice if this is a sell out and hopefully shut up the media muppets
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Post by: Fritzl Palace on November 21, 2017, 05:16:58 PM
Got my ticket for newcastle and one for my old man too

might have been one of pulls biggest supporters on here, but I'm also so excited to end my self imposed exile from the hawthorns.

Why had you exiled yourself, out of interest?
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Post by: WBAinDEVON on November 21, 2017, 05:18:23 PM
mike you got me a ticket for palace
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Post by: OldburyWBA on November 21, 2017, 05:43:08 PM
mike you got me a ticket for palace

Can you use pms for personal stuff please, thanks
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Post by: Powelly on November 28, 2017, 01:26:22 PM
3883 tickets remaining at present.
Lets see how many are left come next Tuesday...

1136 tickets left.
2783 tickets sold since the news last week.
Proves a point really!
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Post by: TheJacko2000 on November 28, 2017, 02:57:56 PM
1136 tickets left.
2783 tickets sold since the news last week.
Proves a point really!


The point that time is continuing to pass? Who'd have thought it.
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Post by: BB74 on November 28, 2017, 03:15:09 PM
I've got my ticket. First time up this calendar year. Looking forward to it.
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Post by: baggiebof on November 28, 2017, 03:40:19 PM
1136 tickets left.
2783 tickets sold since the news last week.
Proves a point really!

Possibly however we are offering kids for a quid. I think Saturday v Palace will be able to give us much more comparable figures.
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Post by: Jeremy Roland Peace on November 28, 2017, 03:44:15 PM
I've got mine for tonight and saturday
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Post by: WoysWunderful on November 28, 2017, 03:44:46 PM
Excited to go down the shrine for the first time in 2 and a bit season!
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Post by: WBAinDEVON on November 28, 2017, 03:52:36 PM
Looking forward to not seeing blue seats on the telly along with samba football of course
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Post by: Dan87uk on November 28, 2017, 03:59:40 PM
Back at the shrine tonight and have my ticket for Saturday too. Boing Boing
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Post by: AlbionBest on November 28, 2017, 04:14:15 PM
Great to hear the exiles coming back !  8)
Will be interesting to hear your experiences post match.

Setting off in about an hour. COYB !
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Post by: wbarenno on November 28, 2017, 05:32:12 PM
Just under 800 tickets left now  ;D
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Post by: Jimmy on November 28, 2017, 05:46:26 PM
Got mine, me dads and my brothers a few days ago.

COYB
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Post by: frazzle on November 28, 2017, 06:42:48 PM

The point that time is continuing to pass? Who'd have thought it.

Oh come on - you could argue any point in any direction :). Its clear from this thread and the tickets that there is a groundswell of excitement and the fans are re-energised, just because he has left.

I absolutely cannot wait for tonights game. If we get a handful of shots and possession anywhere near 40% I'll be thrilled.
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Post by: TheBrom on November 28, 2017, 08:27:36 PM
Definitely less empty seats, so well done!
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Post by: FallOutBoy on November 29, 2017, 01:10:23 PM
I was back, and I enjoyed it, despite the disappointing result.
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Post by: cornishbaggie on November 29, 2017, 01:30:05 PM
yes I will and now planning to bring my 11 year old son to his first game...
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Post by: kirk on November 29, 2017, 02:07:56 PM
Got tickets for Saturday but the excitement I had has now gone with the appointment of Pardew.
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Post by: TheBrom on November 30, 2017, 06:32:36 PM
Got tickets for Saturday but the excitement I had has now gone with the appointment of Pardew.

Might as well stay at home then..
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Post by: Black Country Pride on December 17, 2017, 05:39:47 PM
Where is everyone? Second lowest crowd against United since 1966. Ouch.
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Post by: KYA on December 17, 2017, 05:47:25 PM
The reason for low gates are three fold, the Premier is not the draw it was, the Pulis effect and wer'e struggling.
Get a couple of wins under our belts lift the gloom round the place and the gates will improve, oh and it should be cheaper.
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Post by: BigFrank20 on December 17, 2017, 06:07:59 PM
The reason for low gates are three fold, the Premier is not the draw it was, the Pulis effect and wer'e struggling.
Get a couple of wins under our belts lift the gloom round the place and the gates will improve, oh and it should be cheaper.
Specific to today I'd add to that list
On tv
Sunday afternoon
Persisting down precipitation
Trams were down and limited trains also made travel difficult
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Post by: TheJacko2000 on December 17, 2017, 06:08:58 PM
But we only had empty seats because of Pulis lads?  :-X
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Post by: WBAinDEVON on December 17, 2017, 06:09:25 PM
Not forgetting Anthony Taylor
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Post by: WBAinDEVON on December 17, 2017, 06:12:14 PM
But we only had empty seats because of Pulis lads?  :-X


 his poison will be around for a while yet
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Post by: baggiejohn on December 17, 2017, 06:29:05 PM
Specific to today I'd add to that list
On tv
Sunday afternoon
Persisting down precipitation
Trams were down and limited trains also made travel difficult


TBH Frank, I was surprised by how many were there today, & I, for one. wouldn't pay to sit in the rain, especially, if I could watch the game on the telly
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Post by: paulosull on December 17, 2017, 06:39:31 PM
the only way to get thebums back on seats is entertaining football with a bit of goal mouth action for home sid and awin or two,
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Post by: WBAinDEVON on December 18, 2017, 11:43:49 AM
i am guilty of saying i would come back, after 30 years solid i was gutted not to renew, trouble is i have got use to not getting up at 6am now to travel. i will stay put for the foreseeable.Sign some attacking diamonds in Jan and i might rethink. i am sorry but i am now a keyboard armchair warrior. who would have thought it  . cheers pulis 
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Post by: SmethDan on December 18, 2017, 03:51:46 PM
i am guilty of saying i would come back, after 30 years solid i was gutted not to renew, trouble is i have got use to not getting up at 6am now to travel. i will stay put for the foreseeable.Sign some attacking diamonds in Jan and i might rethink. i am sorry but i am now a keyboard armchair warrior. who would have thought it  . cheers pulis

I absolutely knew you wouldn't be straight back once he'd left the building  ;D  ;) .
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Post by: TheJacko2000 on December 18, 2017, 03:53:54 PM
I absolutely knew you wouldn't be straight back once he'd left the building  ;D ;) .


Straight on the phone to the ticket office...
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Post by: skyclad99 on December 18, 2017, 04:02:21 PM
Just out of curiosity it would be good to know how many season tickets were taken up after 'he who shall not be named' was given the hook.
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Post by: TheBrom on December 18, 2017, 04:55:37 PM
Just out of curiosity it would be good to know how many season tickets were taken up after 'he who shall not be named' was given the hook.

I imagine a very limited number.