Leasing.com Trophy - Is there any point boycotting ?

[danielcufc]

Nov 4, 2019 21:27:38 GMT blockcboy said:

So why do we charge £10 to get in to the Abbey to watch Arsenal Kids, and the scummers are only charging £5 against us? Not that I'll be going to either. Also Walsall charging £5 for our Lg2 game in 2 weeks time. How come we never try something to boost attendances?

Same with the FA cup game this Saturday. No incentive for say ST holders or those with loyalty points to get a cheaper ticket if purchased earlier. Think the gate will be down on league games.

[Quality Signs]

Nov 5, 2019 12:14:11 GMT danielcufc said:

Nov 4, 2019 21:27:38 GMT blockcboy said:

So why do we charge £10 to get in to the Abbey to watch Arsenal Kids, and the scummers are only charging £5 against us? Not that I'll be going to either. Also Walsall charging £5 for our Lg2 game in 2 weeks time. How come we never try something to boost attendances?

Same with the FA cup game this Saturday. No incentive for say ST holders or those with loyalty points to get a cheaper ticket if purchased earlier. Think the gate will be down on league games.

As the gate money is shared I guess that Exeter have to agree and with only half the gate United have to ensure that at the very least costs are covered. You would expect them, as a business, to know the optimum price levels.

[pedrosacapuntas]

Nov 5, 2019 11:01:21 GMT Andrewlang said:

Seems like a good opportunity to reminisce about the last time we played Arsenal to me.

What an occasion, eh? Am I right in remembering it as the largest away following at Highbury since the war or something?.

Andrew

Didn't we play an Arsenal XI in a friendly a few years ago?

That would be our last meeting of the "not a proper match" variety.

[madmarvin]

Nov 5, 2019 13:54:27 GMT pedrosacapuntas said:

Nov 5, 2019 11:01:21 GMT Andrewlang said:

Seems like a good opportunity to reminisce about the last time we played Arsenal to me.

What an occasion, eh? Am I right in remembering it as the largest away following at Highbury since the war or something?.

Andrew

Didn't we play an Arsenal XI in a friendly a few years ago?

That would be our last meeting of the "not a proper match" variety.

Yup an end of season friendly against an Arsenal U-21 side in May 2014

[Van Field Tilt]

So then, who's not going to the match tonight but will be forking out a fiver for the live stream? In my eyes, the latter option is a much more serious offence than the first one.

[scooterboy]

Not going not streaming not tuning in I shall spend most the night listening to my dogs barking at the fireworks ☹️

[danielcufc]

1-0 half time. Harvey Knibbs - not there just seen on Twitter

[djw]

At least Knibbs and Dallas get a start. Stuff the validity of the competition but those two + others must be chomping at the bit to prove to the manager they're worth a start.

[cufcdenmark]

O'Neil sent off

[Coconut]

Suspended for the weekend or no?

[simon]

Nov 5, 2019 20:36:18 GMT djw said:

At least Knibbs and Dallas get a start. Stuff the validity of the competition but those two + others must be chomping at the bit to prove to the manager they're worth a start.

Reports suggesting their lack of physical presence, evident against some tall Arsenal defenders, explains why they’re getting little game time in league 2.

[martin018]

I think O'Neil is only suspended in this competition.

[djw]

Nov 5, 2019 20:42:53 GMT martin018 said:

I think O'Neil is only suspended in this competition.

Should have thought it through before we signed them then perhaps?

[cufcdenmark]

Arsenal players falling like dominoes, t0ssers

[cufcdenmark]

Positives from tonight:
Game time for Jones, Dallas and Knibbs, who all had good games.
Jones actually put some good crosses in.
We are out of this sh1t cup


Negatives:
O'Neil somewhat harshly sent off (first yellow was a bit weak)
Dunk and Jones can not take penalties
Sh1t ref who favoured Arsenal
Arsenal players choosing to fall over too often
The leasing.com trophy sucks