Active Support Feedback Thread

[q-money]

i knew i was responsible for the death of active support

[BodyNovo]

i knew i was responsible for the death of active support

lel

[Superdylan]

In terms of visual presence this weekend is there any chance in bay 60 just to the side if we can get some flags waving.

Noticed on Saturday in the rbb a couple of maybe 10 were waving flags to the side with not too many in that bay. Thought it looked visually pretty good and also wouldn't obstruct too many people's views.

[BodyNovo]

In terms of visual presence this weekend is there any chance in bay 60 just to the side if we can get some flags waving.

Noticed on Saturday in the rbb a couple of maybe 10 were waving flags to the side with not too many in that bay. Thought it looked visually pretty good and also wouldn't obstruct too many people's views.

hang in there sd

all will be revealed before sunday, think you will be happy

[furns]

There has been some confusion regarding how to prepurchase Bay60 tickets via the Ticketmaster website.

Go to the event on the ticketmaster website or app, select SECTION: Category 2 Reserved Seating and TICKET: Home Supporters (adult/child/conc) to purchase your active support tickets prior to gameday.
OR
You can also go to the ticketing window at the Western Stand at Hunter Stadium to purchase your Bay60 tickets.

Remember if you are already an existing member, you can swap for a gameday Bay60 ticket by also visiting the ticketing window at the Western Stand. If you are a GA member, there will be a small upgrade fee.

[Premy]

What was the deal with NTUA yesterday?

The Club played it twice on the P.A and the first time they played it, it seemed you boys were singing something else?

[furns]

It was a shambles. They played the wrong version, it is supposed to stop just as the sax solo starts. During that part we clap and chant UNITED.
It was brought up and will hopefully be fixed.

[northern_swan]

It was a shambles. They played the wrong version, it is supposed to stop just as the sax solo starts. During that part we clap and chant UNITED.
It was brought up and will hopefully be fixed.
At least they played it. Baby steps!
What happened to the associated vid for the big screen?

[Jeterpool]

At least they played it. Baby steps!
What happened to the associated vid for the big screen?

That was brought up too.

[GazFish35]

What happened with NTUA?
Was it better?



I understand it all turned to shit later anyway.

[BodyNovo]

Shit had already hit before NTUA

I was out back and didn't see how NTUA went

[Superdylan]

That winning feeling really got bay 60 pumping, was pretty good.

Good to see let's all jump for Newcastle making a return aswell.

[Blackmac79]

I am so sick of the criticism of our young supporter base. So I have some feedback.

Well in kids. You give it bigger than anyone else. The reason we are so small at the moment is because kids were ignored in the past.

All the tough nuts who do zero then claim the kids are crap, honestly would rather the kids than 10 of you.

It looked like so much fun on Friday that I saw several new faces join us. It was brilliant.

[Superdylan]

So are the flags making a return 2moz? Happy to wave one for abit.

[Blackmac79]

I just couldn't.

[Thomas477]

Couldn't hear anything yesterday, but I don't blame anyone, bar the muppets on the field and the bench.

[GazFish35]

There was nothing to hear.

[snake]

abysmal. worse than the marinators or whatever the fuxk they're called

dissolve and start again

[pv4]

abysmal. worse than the marinators or whatever the fuxk they're called

dissolve and start again

Yep, discontinue and start fresh next season.

Active support is dead. Long live active support.

[furns]

There is no point discontinuing anything, if the shit at the club remains the same

[hawk]

people underestimated the hitler youth as well. Carn youth!

There's nothin to start again cause no cvnt wants to step up.

Cept when we put together a few wins, out come the leeches. lol

[stretch]

Wait for my return, I'll get drunk and all will be well. Happy New Year (almost)!

[GazFish35]

We should be more like the RBB and start jumping fences to punch on with defenders

[Superdylan]

There is no point discontinuing anything, if the shit at the club remains the same

Very very true Furns speaking with experience there. 2 goals conceded in the first 10 minutes on a warm tuesday afternoon after a season of poor results already. Bit hard to cheer the lads home when you know the game is pretty much over just after it has begun.

The squadron name should never die also as its a good name. Just need to get some winning culture back & numbers will improve again.

[timmy_v]

We should be more like the RBB and start jumping fences to punch on with defenders

well lets be honest, he should never of gave away that pen in the ACL Final. Even tho WSW won it anyways, there was that chance of Covic not making the save he did. Valid point to fight Shannon Cole IMHO

[hawk]

Carrn fire up AS. Big night tonight.

[Bon]

Did anyone get on to Griffo about joining on the hill? Or Ljubo just so that pv4 can go fanboy batshit?

[Premy]

Thought pull overs we're banned this season.

Was a nice touch, top effort. What did the Tifo say couldn't quite read it from my view.

[sammydog]

http://images.cdn.fourfourtwo.com/sites/fourfourtwo.com/files/styles/slideshow_feature/public/462834330_10.jpg?itok=YIJs4w1O

[MFKS]

http://images.cdn.fourfourtwo.com/sites/fourfourtwo.com/files/styles/slideshow_feature/public/462834330_10.jpg?itok=YIJs4w1O
Caught at just the time the Lies Lies Lies got blown up in the wind

[Blackmac79]

Thanks to everyone that showed up and gave it a go last night.

I appreciate it.

[BodyNovo]

Thought pull overs we're banned this season.

Was a nice touch, top effort. What did the Tifo say couldn't quite read it from my view.

Pull overs are only banned from high risk games

We dont have any. We used to be with gypos away but it lost that tag last season when they started putting us all through the same gate

[furns]

And lucky that wasn't a pullover anyway - it was a flag

[GazFish35]

Lol.
That flag was so big we couldn't get a pole for it!

[Blackmac79]

I found it and thought it would be a bit of fun.

I think we need to do more fun things like that. Confetti would be good if we could do it

[Superdylan]

Confetti would be good if we could do it

Have had zero dramas with confetti over the years except back in season 2 I believe where I had to had to pit in the bin on the way in as I was carrying a plastic of it. Since then I've always hid it in my bag usually with a jacket or scarf on top and not once have security noticed.

I understand it makes a mess, but don't the cleaners have giant vacuums for the stands, hill etc?

[MFKS]

Have had zero dramas with confetti over the years except back in season 2 I believe where I had to had to pit in the bin on the way in as I was carrying a plastic of it. Since then I've always hid it in my bag usually with a jacket or scarf on top and not once have security noticed.

I understand it makes a mess, but don't the cleaners have giant vacuums for the stands, hill etc?

Yeah they do SD.

Bring Heaps of it

Go nuts

[Superdylan]

Yeah they do SD.

Bring Heaps of it

Go nuts

Won't be this week start work at 5pm.

[furns]

Every time we ask to use confetti we have been refused

[MFKS]

Any chance we can actually have a lot more noise this week in two areas

Firstly against that fraud of a coach??

Secondly in support of Griff and his plight??


Feel we missed the mark last Friday night and that **** got away with it easy
Ramp it up so the **** walks out Saturday night and never comes back

[Superdylan]

Depends who's in bay 60. If the kaze lads were too make a return & ncl lads then we the dynamics of bay 60 change but the way things are now I could really only see a couple engaging in songs like for example '**** off stubbins, **** off stubbins', 'your a **** stubbins, your a **** stubbins'. I agree there needs to be several anti stubbins songs and yes he did get away with it lightly last Friday night.

I can't be there cause I'm working so I hope there is a significant core in bay 60. Also would be good to see the lunatic corner terrace full too.

[BodyNovo]

you only had to see the security presence and police presence in our bay last friday for the poor numbers we already have, that chanting stubbins your a **** would have resulted in an immediate kick out, think of blackmac as well. if he chants one derogatory chant on the mega or joins in on one he is a dead duck.

imo the support of the players last friday was more important than stubbins, things may have changed this week.

i think stubbins understands we all ****ing hate him, just look what he he had to at the end of the game. if i had to walked down the wrong tunnel by 5 security guards than there is obviously something seriously wrong.

[GazFish35]

keep 60 about supprting the players.

weve enough unwarranted attention for seccos and boys in blue.

they expect us to be abusive and agressive ****wits, start acting like it and our efforts to exist go back 10 years.



stubbins wont hear us anyway - go get ion the fence behind the benches and scream at him from there

dont go bringing your hate (warranted no doubt) to bay60 and causing greif for that the group doesnt need.

[MFKS]

Don't have to be aggressive or swear in your chants to show Stubbins what we think.

Can save that for the post game vitriol down by the fence he will cop when he tries sneaking into the sheds AGAIN.

Your Getting Sacked in the Morning
You don't Know what your doing
We want Stubbins Out

etc

Are chants that can easily be used and won't see you turfed

[sammydog]

Can save that for the post game vitriol down by the fence he will cop when he tries sneaking into the sheds AGAIN.



Just need to spread people around all the exit points to make sure he has to go through a segment of fans.

[MFKS]

Just need to spread people around all the exit points to make sure he has to go through a segment of fans.

:sup: I am pretty certain the fans will be covering all exits this time around and not like last time where the blatantly obvious one was ignored and he got away

[BodyNovo]

3 or so lucky fans picked the exit point and were escorted out at the end.

[Mitchy]

3 or so lucky fans picked the exit point and were escorted out at the end.



Will hopefully be lucky again tomorrow night

[Superdylan]

So was there any singing at all from bay 60 yesterday?

Seeing comments on the jets facebook page the most noise all game from our fans came from bay 4 & 5?

[Blackmac79]

So we made a choice not to show up yesterday.

The newy crowd did well and I enjoyed the game from bay three with my old man, instead of with a megaphone and my back to it.

Props to the big men on facebook saying how shit we are, come join in. Help out. It ain't hard.

[joel31]

So was there any singing at all from bay 60 yesterday?

Seeing comments on the jets facebook page the most noise all game from our fans came from bay 4 & 5?
NTUA but many did not even join in in that.
An occasional c'mon Newcastle but that was 95% started outside the bay
Most people were sitting down
In the minute after we scored chanting finally started and people fired up but basically none before that

[joel31]

So we made a choice not to show up yesterday.

The newy crowd did well and I enjoyed the game from bay three with my old man, instead of with a megaphone and my back to it.

Props to the big men on facebook saying how shit we are, come join in. Help out. It ain't hard.
There was a particular fan sitting in bay 59 who was shouting abuse at the squadron throughout the game but when people said to him why don't u start a chant he was silent

[Blackmac79]

There was a particular fan sitting in bay 59 who was shouting abuse at the squadron throughout the game but when people said to him why don't u start a chant he was silent

Well that's it isn't it?

People seem to like what we do so much they get pissy when we don't do it.

[q-money]

it's alright m8 the northern legion and the red & blue brigade will carry us through this rough patch

i hear that the legion are a proper firm, similar to the roman legions of old

[GazFish35]

They may be just what we are needing.
Invite to take bay60 so as to avoid trouble with the seccos for being active in non active areas.
Give them all the support they need. If they can get things going again, good on them.
Bend over backwards to assist them I say.


Only a few outcomes are possible.....

It takes off, and active support is resurrected and we can go the games more freely with new blood taking over.

Or,

It falls on its arse and a few more people get a better idea of how it's been like pushing shit up hill with rake for a number of seasons, and the active group under whatever name might start to grow.



Let them deal with the stadium, police, security, ****wits who jump out of the bushes and thry to break your teeth 15 on 1, and all the naysayers who shitbag anyone in newy for trying to do anything active.


Welcome these guys with open arms, give them the active area, do everything we can to accommodate their efforts.

[MFKS]

it's alright m8 the northern legion and the red & blue brigade will carry us through this rough patch

i hear that the legion are a proper firm, similar to the roman legions of old

Northern has what relevance to us though???

[Blackmac79]

They may be just what we are needing.
Invite to take bay60 so as to avoid trouble with the seccos for being active in non active areas.
Give them all the support they need. If they can get things going again, good on them.
Bend over backwards to assist them I say.


Only a few outcomes are possible.....

It takes off, and active support is resurrected and we can go the games more freely with new blood taking over.

Or,

It falls on its arse and a few more people get a better idea of how it's been like pushing shit up hill with rake for a number of seasons, and the active group under whatever name might start to grow.



Let them deal with the stadium, police, security, ****wits who jump out of the bushes and thry to break your teeth 15 on 1, and all the naysayers who shitbag anyone in newy for trying to do anything active.


Welcome these guys with open arms, give them the active area, do everything we can to accommodate their efforts.

Just ain't ready to do that though. I am still keen to shovel the shit up hill. Yesterday sucked. Missed it like a chump.

Any new group will have a lovely time I am sure, perhaps they will learn a thing or two about what it takes to have a group stand and chant together each week. I just ain't as easy as they all think

[q-money]

https://www.facebook.com/JetsNorthernLegion/posts/1033569759991286

[q-money]

i've just signed up SD and the member

[BodyNovo]

**** I want one of those helmets

[MFKS]

i've just signed up SD and the memberThanks for that Q Man. Just had a browse on the page and obviously they are getting started and have wished them the best.

Must be missing something me.

So whats with the helmets??
What's with the Northern references and what's with the legion/Roman reference to it???

Straight over my head

[joel31]

Shouldn't these groups be working together or joining what we already have and helping rebuild it instead of creating lots of small groups which will have all different chants that will never get really loud because of the numbers they have
Saying that its good people are coming out and wanting to be vocal in their support for the club

[q-money]

Lol you must be new here

[MFKS]

Shouldn't these groups be working together or joining what we already have and helping rebuild it instead of creating lots of small groups which will have all different chants that will never get really loud because of the numbers they have
Saying that its good people are coming out and wanting to be vocal in their support for the club

Get on their FB page and give them as much encouragement as you can. Their having a go and their enthusiasm for the club should be encouraged

In the disaster that our season is although our plastic fans are dropping off I feel those who stick solid are building a stronger passion.

If it encourages them to get shit happening let them.

If they get shit going the possibility of a merge can be dealt with at a later date. I see this as a win win for us all

[hawk]

ken ay

[hawk]

There was a particular fan sitting in bay 59 who was shouting abuse at the squadron throughout the game but when people said to him why don't u start a chant he was silent

Big ups to the bay 59 faithful. We at the squadron appreciate your support. Everyone is welcome to the active or join in when ever you can.

[pv4]

https://www.facebook.com/JetsNorthernLegion/posts/1033569759991286

What am I reading..

[plague]

In the disaster that our season is although our plastic fans are dropping off I feel those who stick solid are building a stronger passion.



pfffft, i had a great chant going from me lounge.
loud as all hell.
something about Mrs Plague getting me another beer or something, cant remember, was a bit drunk.

didnt get hassled by the Seccos either.

[Superdylan]

i've just signed up SD and the member

Lol I've joined both groups.

Just ain't ready to do that though. I am still keen to shovel the shit up hill. Yesterday sucked. Missed it like a chump.

Any new group will have a lovely time I am sure, perhaps they will learn a thing or two about what it takes to have a group stand and chant together each week. I just ain't as easy as they all think

Can't agree more. Visual presence will be their key in growing as I'm assuming these groups were only formed by a couple people if that.

[MFKS]

Furns noticed on the Twitter Feed that there were a few issues with people trying to head into Bay 60 and being stopped and refused entry.

I had issues actually trying to get my ticket swapped at the gate. After 10mins of being jerked around only to get sent to another window with an even longer queue and KO approaching I went **** it and just used my Membership to walk on in the ground. From there the plan was to walk into Bay 60 and if they refused to let me in no biggie I would just go sit in my normal seat.

Waltzed right in no questions asked and without an issue. Security and cops never asked me for ticket at all. waltzed in at out all game not an issue. We even had plenty of others moving into the bay without an issue as the game wore on

Were they not meant to be checking tickets etc??

[furns]

Thats not what was supposed to happen, especially with the penchant for WSW casuals to infiltrate. They were not supposed to let anyone in without a valid ticket, which is why I posted it on foz and social media to have the proper ticket for this game.
However you do stand out Membah so they probably know your face and apart from a few banners, you arent going to cause a fuss.

When you tried to swap your ticket did you go to Membership Services on the left of the Western entry or Bay 60 ticket window on the right?

[hawk]

Thats not what was supposed to happen, especially with the penchant for WSW casuals to infiltrate. They were not supposed to let anyone in without a valid ticket, which is why I posted it on foz and social media to have the proper ticket for this game.
However you do stand out Membah so they probably know your face and apart from a few banners, you arent going to cause a fuss.

When you tried to swap your ticket did you go to Membership Services on the left of the Western entry or Bay 60 ticket window on the right?

So after all these wsw mistakes by secos they still fkd it up and didn't bother checking. Esecurity/Eassholes

[MFKS]

Went to the windows closest to the hockey end of the ground only to be jerked around and sent to the other window up towards the northern end.

Was my fault in that was busy talking to Bon at the Tenzo lost track of time and was planning on getting there early to sort it out and by the time I looked at clock it was later than I wanted it to be and was trying to get the exchange sorted just before kick off.

Defo happened as many wearing non Jets attire rocked up during the game. Even had the 5-8 for the local dog molesting side rock up in the second half take a seat only to get harassed by the locals for photos.

Whatever was planned to have happened was far from reality. Anyone could have walked in with ease and the shit caused from Wankers infiltrating would have been easy to take place.
May wish to address this with someone for future games

[Blackmac79]

Comments regarding ticketing should be deleted.

[furns]

New blog article up on frontpage

http://www.newcastlefootball.net/home/2015/02/blog-a-new-members-view/

This article was sent in by Will who, along with his family are recent convert to Bay 60.

It’s Sunday morning following our late draw with the Wanderers. I’m feeling frustrated and confused. It’s not because of the performance on the pitch last night. It’s because I’m not sure what it is that supporters of the Newcastle United Jets want.

My wife, some family members, friends and I have all joined Bay 60 in the last couple of seasons since moving to Newcastle. We used to be fans who looked across and longed to join the active support. We were unsure. How do you become a part of an established group? We moved over and were welcomed with open arms, asked to share our ideas and formed new friendships.

We couldn’t believe the commitment amongst the group. Imagine never missing a Jets game. Home or away. Making sure that you were there to watch the team in Perth and Wellington. Driving from Sydney to Newcastle to do your part for active support at every home match. Putting hours into tifo. Working with the club, security, police and ground staff in an effort to build an active support culture that is welcoming and friendly.

Maybe it’s the air of Valentine’s Day lingering, but it’s all driven by passion. The one thing that probably justifies the time and money spent on supporting the club. It surely hasn’t been easy when the results on the pitch have been so disappointing. Yet their support has held firm.

You may have tired of my excessive admiration already, but it leads me to why I feel frustrated and confused about what it is that Jets supporters want. It would seem that they want a loud and vibrant active support group, and indeed atmosphere, at our home ground. That much is clear judging from some of the remarks I’ve heard, read and witnessed at the match.
Yet, it seems that there are fans acting on the contrary. I can understand that people feel disappointed with the current state of support around our home ground. I’m sure other members share such sentiments. It is after all, although not the only group, the active support group that is widely considered to represent the club. As a football community, Newcastle is far from its best. Of course, those judging the commitment of its members may not be aware of the effort put in by many of the regulars. Particularly when ridiculing the size of the squadron, a lack of noise and presence or claiming that the group should be ashamed of their support.

Perhaps someone could explain to me the reasoning of those who don’t actively support the team, in the sense that the Squadron do, but criticise the group when they’re not loud or big enough?

Complaining online or even in person and then returning quietly to your seat does not help build numbers and noise. In fact, I’d say fuelling an air of negativity amongst the fans might actually hold back others who might be considering becoming a part of the atmosphere around the ground. Might I suggest some positive support for the team and fellow fans? It’s not a contest for all those who think they can do it better. It’s about supporting the team and building another facet of our great city.

The Squadron is a group that encourages active support around the ground. Any Jets supporter is encourage to join in with the group in Bay 60 or around the stadium. Imagine the swell of emotion to be experienced at home games if the entire stadium were to sing ‘Never Tear Us Apart’ or join in with chants. We are one of only seven places in the country fortunate enough to still have a top flight football team in our city. Something that should be cherished instead of taken for granted.

If you’d like to be a part of the Squadron, purchase a Bay 60 ticket and come and say hello. The aim is to create a friendly, large and vibrant active support group. If you want to help build a positive culture of active support then we’d love to see you at the coast derby. To everyone else around the ground, with your support, in time we can build a great culture and atmosphere at the club.

Ultimately, we all want the same thing. A football club that we can be proud of. A home fortress where tickets are like gold. A ground filled with chorus and colour. We supporters should support the club and one another.

Never Tear Us Apart.

[goaliepersempre]

New blog article up on frontpage

here here

[Superdylan]

Good read.

Would that be Merlot aka Will that wrote that article? If so has been good meeting you this season.

[Blackmac79]

So everyone hates us.


Let's keep on going.

[goaliepersempre]

So everyone hates us.


Let's keep on going.

??

[Blackmac79]

??

Every "peer" review of supporters. They all hate us. We must be doing something right

[Superdylan]

Every "peer" review of supporters. They all hate us. We must be doing something right

Haha I wouldn't take it too personally.

[goaliepersempre]

Every "peer" review of supporters. They all hate us. We must be doing something right

groups arent here to be liked... only thing matters is bloke next to me and the team in front...

Other groups can hate all they want... bring it on...

:sparring::pissup::chant:

[snake]

is it about being hated though? or is it about being a shadow of its former self? i know i no longer contribute, but the regression has been remarkable

[Blackmac79]

is it about being hated though? or is it about being a shadow of its former self? i know i no longer contribute, but the regression has been remarkable

I think this has been mostly due to the gulf left when the larger number of your "generation" left. We are regaining this and closing the gap. But it takes time.

[goaliepersempre]

who gives a **** right now

[Blackmac79]

who gives a **** right now

Yeh absolutely.

Shocking.

[Superdylan]

Need to bring back ale ale ale ale oh Newcastle, Newcastle more next season. Actually would sound pretty good if we could get people outside of the active bays learning it pretty easy too learn, I reacon it sounds pretty good as more of a reacitive chant eg on set periods kinda like what we have going for come on Newcastle, jets clap clap clap etc.

Thoughts?

[hawk]

369 the goose drank wine clap clap

[Sam23]

hey guys,

new to the forum and the whole active support/squadron following the jets. I'd just like to voice my opinions about the club and support.

First, I feel the club reeeaaalllyyy lacks identity. This starts with the colours.. The new 15/16 kits have been revealed for example, and on this forum I see ideas for a supporters scarf with the emerald/cinnamon. I just dont see the point of having a scarf that isnt remotely like the clubs colours (i get the whole history argument but c'mon..) I constantly see lots of jets fans wishing for GOLD to make a comeback but I cannot stand gold. I honestly think it is the worst colour in the whole spectrum to have. It looks absolutely horrible and i do not see how anyone could want that.. I've always been a fan of the black and white away kits previously worn by the jets and even the emerald/cinnamon has been quite nice. BUT.. I think the jets should stay with the red and blue. primarily because of the bloody colours of the stadium. For people that say they want to be distinguished from the Knights, I can sort of understand that but Newcastle should be ONE proud city, no matter the code. take for example the city of Pittsburgh in the US. Their football team (NFL), baseball team and hockey team are all almost the exact same colours (Black/yellow.. or black with a paler shade of yellow) and this WORKS!

To put it simply, if the jets went back to wearing gold.. I would not support them! thats how bad i find gold to be. and i know plenty of people that think the same..

Last point, I want to join the squadron but I dont want to be watching football with about 200 12 year old's around me.. Its just so lame.. and I think the squadron should be based on one of the hills. If you want numbers to grow, the active support should be at least visible from the TV camera view. The club should promote one hill to be a 'family hill' and the other for "active" support..

Let me know your opinions..

[Bon]

Welcome to the foz..

But......


http://memecrunch.com/meme/17QVV/not-sure-if-serious-dog/image.jpg

[Premy]

hey guys,

new to the forum and the whole active support/squadron following the jets. I'd just like to voice my opinions about the club and support.

First, I feel the club reeeaaalllyyy lacks identity. This starts with the colours.. The new 15/16 kits have been revealed for example, and on this forum I see ideas for a supporters scarf with the emerald/cinnamon. I just dont see the point of having a scarf that isnt remotely like the clubs colours (i get the whole history argument but c'mon..) I constantly see lots of jets fans wishing for GOLD to make a comeback but I cannot stand gold. I honestly think it is the worst colour in the whole spectrum to have. It looks absolutely horrible and i do not see how anyone could want that.. I've always been a fan of the black and white away kits previously worn by the jets and even the emerald/cinnamon has been quite nice. BUT.. I think the jets should stay with the red and blue. primarily because of the bloody colours of the stadium. For people that say they want to be distinguished from the Knights, I can sort of understand that but Newcastle should be ONE proud city, no matter the code. take for example the city of Pittsburgh in the US. Their football team (NFL), baseball team and hockey team are all almost the exact same colours (Black/yellow.. or black with a paler shade of yellow) and this WORKS!

To put it simply, if the jets went back to wearing gold.. I would not support them! thats how bad i find gold to be. and i know plenty of people that think the same..

Last point, I want to join the squadron but I dont want to be watching football with about 200 12 year old's around me.. Its just so lame.. and I think the squadron should be based on one of the hills. If you want numbers to grow, the active support should be at least visible from the TV camera view. The club should promote one hill to be a 'family hill' and the other for "active" support..

Let me know your opinions..

FFA won't allow Active Support on the Southern Hill, case closed.

E&C + Gold for life, that's our colours and from most part it's what the members want. Don't like it go whinge to Parksey.

Oh and welcome to the mad house.

[Sam23]

When you say "FFA won't allow Active Support on the Southern Hill" ...

how does that work.. your not allowed flags/banners and noise? Surely it's just a means of people gathering on the hill rather than a certain bay? how do they police no active support on the hill?

a packed out stand/hill behind the goals is glorious. I would love to see that

[MFKS]

hey guys,

new to the forum and the whole active support/squadron following the jets. I'd just like to voice my opinions about the club and support.

First, I feel the club reeeaaalllyyy lacks identity. This starts with the colours.. The new 15/16 kits have been revealed for example, and on this forum I see ideas for a supporters scarf with the emerald/cinnamon. I just dont see the point of having a scarf that isnt remotely like the clubs colours (i get the whole history argument but c'mon..) I constantly see lots of jets fans wishing for GOLD to make a comeback but I cannot stand gold. I honestly think it is the worst colour in the whole spectrum to have. It looks absolutely horrible and i do not see how anyone could want that.. I've always been a fan of the black and white away kits previously worn by the jets and even the emerald/cinnamon has been quite nice. BUT.. I think the jets should stay with the red and blue. primarily because of the bloody colours of the stadium. For people that say they want to be distinguished from the Knights, I can sort of understand that but Newcastle should be ONE proud city, no matter the code. take for example the city of Pittsburgh in the US. Their football team (NFL), baseball team and hockey team are all almost the exact same colours (Black/yellow.. or black with a paler shade of yellow) and this WORKS!

To put it simply, if the jets went back to wearing gold.. I would not support them! thats how bad i find gold to be. and i know plenty of people that think the same..

Last point, I want to join the squadron but I dont want to be watching football with about 200 12 year old's around me.. Its just so lame.. and I think the squadron should be based on one of the hills. If you want numbers to grow, the active support should be at least visible from the TV camera view. The club should promote one hill to be a 'family hill' and the other for "active" support..

Let me know your opinions..

Plastic fan or piss poor troll

[Sam23]

Plastic fan or piss poor troll

na not plastic mate. Just hate gold for a football team. There is a division between what the clubs colours truly are.. is it gold, is it E+C or is it red and blue?? who the **** knows

[Beeen]

I'd prefer not to follow the Pittsburgh way

[The Dunster]

Joel Griffiths was wearing gold when he kicked the grand final winning goal. That's good enough for me.

[WolfMan]

WRT Pittsburgh colours, where do you think they got them from? Their city flag/emblem.

Where do you think the emerald and Cinnamon come from? I'll let you figure that out on your own....

[BodyNovo]

Hang in there Sam

Good news on one your points hopefully coming soon.

[MFKS]

na not plastic mate. Just hate gold for a football team. There is a division between what the clubs colours truly are.. is it gold, is it E+C or is it red and blue?? who the **** knows

If our colours change to gold and you stop supporting them as you claim you would then you are a quintessential plastic fan.

No ifs or buts about it.



Now tell me again how you aint a plastic fan???

[furns]

Don't mind the Member - he's vehement in his views

On your squadron point, the ideas listed for scarves were months ago. We are in the process of getting scarves redesigned to launch this season, and if anyone had any design ideas pressed feel free to post them in the appropriate thread.
E&C are our traditional colours, however there was also an anti red & blue sentiment last season due to a hangover from Tinkler.
Also, the 200 12 yr olds standing in the squadron were the only ones showing up. So if you want to raise the average age - join us. All are welcome.

Welcome to nf.net

[lquiquer]

Hang in there Sam

Good news on one your points hopefully coming soon.

All members of the Squadron to wear Kilt on the South Hill....:lulzturtle:

[belchardo]

All members of the Squadron to wear Kilt on the South Hill....:lulzturtle:

can see the mass mooning coming now...

[GazFish35]

Club lacks identity, so piggy back onto someone else's???

The 12 year olds shouldn't be feared.
It's not "lame" to stand next to the next generation of supporters.
Turn up no matter the age of those around you. Not coming into the bay's because of the age of those there is bizarre. Bring some mates your own age and raise the average age if you're so worried about it. Or find some of older blokes and introduce yourself.
Active support isn't about image or caring what others think, just get stuck in, make noise, support the team, stand and sing no matter who you're standing next to so long as they are supporting your team. Age isn't nor should it be an issue.

Gold, green, pink, purple, red, blue, doesn't matter, the team is representing Newy.
Turn up no matter the colour the shirt. Again, you said we lack an identity, for many people the Gold kit gave us exactly that. To say you'd not support the team because of the shirt colour..... Maybe active support isn't for you...... Maybe the jets isn't for you because we've had way bigger issues than the colour of our shirt, you're gonna need to be able to roll with the punches of disappointment in many things the club does if you're joing the jerks fan family.


Just turn up and help make noise.

And while I agree the hill will be better, it's not from being on TV.
It's from being surrounded by GA.

Welcome. Be prepared to finish 7th

[Bon]

Club lacks identity, so piggy back onto someone else's???

The 12 year olds shouldn't be feared.
It's not "lame" to stand next to the next generation of supporters.
Turn up no matter the age of those around you. Not coming into the bay's because of the age of those there is bizarre. Bring some mates your own age and raise the average age if you're so worried about it. Or find some of older blokes and introduce yourself.
Active support isn't about image or caring what others think, just get stuck in, make noise, support the team, stand and sing no matter who you're standing next to so long as they are supporting your team. Age isn't nor should it be an issue.

Gold, green, pink, purple, red, blue, doesn't matter, the team is representing Newy.
Turn up no matter the colour the shirt. Again, you said we lack an identity, for many people the Gold kit gave us exactly that. To say you'd not support the team because of the shirt colour..... Maybe active support isn't for you...... Maybe the jets isn't for you because we've had way bigger issues than the colour of our shirt, you're gonna need to be able to roll with the punches of disappointment in many things the club does if you're joing the jerks fan family.


Just turn up and help make noise.

And while I agree the hill will be better, it's not from being on TV.
It's from being surrounded by GA.

Welcome. Be prepared to finish 7th

Well said, Gaz..

[furns]

#foreverseventh

[hawk]

First, I feel the club reeeaaalllyyy lacks identity. This starts with the colours..

The new 15/16 kits have been revealed for example, and on this forum I see ideas for a supporters scarf with the emerald/cinnamon. I just dont see the point of having a scarf that isnt remotely like the clubs colours (i get the whole history argument but c'mon..

Last point, I want to join the squadron but I dont want to be watching football with about 200 12 year old's around me.

fair points imo

squadronz old boys are over to the right

[timmy_v]

time to move back to bay 2

[furns]

Good numbers and participation tonight

Need people to keep the enthusiasm up for the entire game, and for more than 2 reps of a chant.
Will also help when new batteries are purchased for the mega ;)

[WolfMan]

Sorry I couldn't make it guys and girls. Was absolutely shattered after moving house through the day.

Bring on Friday night!

[GrantB]

Hi Guy's Hope you don't mind my comments but but I've never been good at keeping to myself if I thought they might help.

I sit in Bay 54 and originally supported the Squadrons move to bay 60 agreeing that being in the western stand might help engage more support, but have since changed my mind especially after doing a bit of a vox pop of friends and strangers (about 20 random people).

I don't think we are getting the full force of the Squadrons chants. We could hear the cave last night and tbh they sounded pretty good. The Squadron may have been just as impressive but the noise would have been going away from us not towards.

You may be all over this but anyway these are the thoughts of myself and a few others.

Cheers

[GazFish35]

Is it a volume thing? Or people just don't want to join in? Or both?

[Blackmac79]

Will get them all to turn and face you on Friday night and we will see if you can hear us.

Sounded better than we have in years watching the telecast back.

[hawk]

Hi Guy's Hope you don't mind my comments but but I've never been good at keeping to myself if I thought they might help.

I sit in Bay 54 and originally supported the Squadrons move to bay 60 agreeing that being in the western stand might help engage more support, but have since changed my mind especially after doing a bit of a vox pop of friends and strangers (about 20 random people).

I don't think we are getting the full force of the Squadrons chants. We could hear the cave last night and tbh they sounded pretty good. The Squadron may have been just as impressive but the noise would have been going away from us not towards.

You may be all over this but anyway these are the thoughts of myself and a few others.

Cheers

that is correct

this could change if you guys join in from the adjacent stands or a group starts from the eastern side. the options are always open

you and friends are most welcome to come down to bay 60 as well

[GrantB]

Thanks for the invite and I might take you up on the offer, but I know a lot go the people I sit with are a similar age to me e.g. well over 50 or are young families.

Me and my mates do try to get the others to join in but in real terms we are lonely voices in the crowd and from bay 54 the Squadron are a noise in the background.

I'll be there next Friday trying to rev em up. Cheers

Keep up your effort, although a lot of people may not join in they do appreciate what you guys do.

[GrantB]

Will get them all to turn and face you on Friday night and we will see if you can hear us.

Sounded better than we have in years watching the telecast back.

No worries Blackmac I'll let you know.

Are you guys doing the Jet Stream mag this year? (I use to be Grunta until I forgot my password)

[boz-monaut]

do you want to be Grunta again?

[GrantB]

do you want to be Grunta again?

Yes thanks. I've had that nickname for a long time, so I would be happy to have back on the forum.

[Superdylan]

Hey grantb feel free to come join bay 60 on Friday night. You will have a good time.

Really felt a sense of organization amongst bay 60 on saturday night.

[Beeen]

Any of the pissheads from the front of the south east corner post on here? I, on behalf of the pissheads standing behind you would like to get in contact.

[northern_swan]

Any of the pissheads from the front of the south east corner post on here? I, on behalf of the pissheads standing behind you would like to get in contact.

Wasn't there Sat but that is my usual locale. Don't think the other boys post here (or if they do I don't know their usernames)

[Blackmac79]

Have fixed the megaphone and tested it to wake up my child.

Friday nights at Turton Road. Bay 60 will be the place to be.

Let's just have some fun.

[Damo Lovelock]

Thought the Squadron was great tonight. I'm over in the Eastern, and could hear you lads all night.

Really disappointed they cut Never Tear Us Apart short after full-time - everyone was really getting into it where I was.

[sammydog]

Squadron sounded and looked the best it has in years from Bay 55.

Also picked moments well to go to the simple Newcastle stuff that sucks everyone in.

NTUA was getting belted out by everyone around us. It was a shame it got cut, but I guess they have to do the interviews. Maybe in the future when people are really into it, it won't matter if the backing tape is gone and the crowd will carry on.

[BodyNovo]

The kids go alright

It's only going to get better

Get into the bay

[Liam26]

Awesome work tonight squadron. Best I have seen in a while

[baldrick]

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5707/22322840030_070163a8f8.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/A1AoCf)

[joel31]

good stuff

[BodyNovo]

That never tear us apart banner looks mint sitting where it does

[lquiquer]

That never tear us apart banner looks mint sitting where it does

Should be there every game

[Superdylan]

As expected very disorganised tonight. Very reactive. Very embarrassing at times with long periods of no singing.

All that will change next Saturday. Huge game this is in bay 60. Wanderers at home sat arvo I really hope we have solid support. Honestly expect this to be our best ever turnout in bay 60.

[furns]

SD when there are no "leaders" traveling - its going to be disorganised. British style on its own, simply doesn't work with our supporters. It needs to be a mix, because no-one wants to be "out in front" for the whole game leading stuff.

Having said that, we will be promoting the shit out of the next two games on the squadron FB page each day for the next fortnight so that we continue to improve on bay 60's efforts so far this season.

[furns]

Some good shots of bay 60 from WSW game thanks to Todd Blackwell

1186

1187

1188

1189

[militiamon]

Numbers have been looking healthy all this season, more or less filling that front section every game. Big ups to all.

[hawk]

note that it is taped onto the perspex. :lulzturtle:


https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5707/22322840030_070163a8f8.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/A1AoCf)

[GazFish35]

Could hear you guys from the family hill in second half.

Well done! Massive noise!

[Blackmac79]

Cheers Gav.

[Superdylan]

Less of "we are newy, the red & blue" today please. Why has one of the north terraces main songs been taken on as one of ours?

May as well sing a version of "win or lose, we will always follow you" & "we are newy the famous newy fc" while we are at it.

Would rather the tifosi as a player song or diss chant.

[furns]

Because people sing it SD
And others use the same chants we do even though we did many of them first

[Superdylan]

And others use the same chants we do even though we did many of them first

Fair point furns.
Yeah I have noticed a couple groups singing the "take em all, against the wall" song (cove, den, north terrace).

Hopefully the rain stays away today & numbers aren't too affected by the elements.

[WolfMan]

If rain keeps people away from this fixture, they can rip up their membership IMHO.

Obviously not family men/women. Wouldn't drag my kids (if I had any) around in this rubbish.

[furns]

If rain keeps people away from this fixture, they can rip up their membership IMHO.

Obviously not family men/women. Wouldn't drag my kids (if I had any) around in this rubbish.
I will be there with a daughter in tow :)

[hawk]

If rain keeps people away from this fixture, they can rip up their membership IMHO.

Obviously not family men/women. Wouldn't drag my kids (if I had any) around in this rubbish.

kenoath, get ya grub gear on and get amongst it. best days

[hawk]

I will be there with a daughter in tow :)

lol, not sure whether to be super impressed or question the sanity.

[plague]

If rain keeps people away from this fixture, they can rip up their membership IMHO.

Beat you to it.
Ripped mine up before the rain even started.

Ahead of the curve as always Plague.

[hawk]

Well done to bay 60 tonite

[MFKS]

Well done to bay 60 tonite

Imagine how things would be going if the dickheads on the park actually gave us shit to cheer for regularly through games???

Our players actually took their fans out of the game tonight by being so shite

[Damo Lovelock]

The Squadron were sublime tonight. Non-stop energy for the full 90.

What's that thing where everyone seems to run into the middle of the bay like maniacs? Haha, it looked like utter chaos, but was awesome to watch from where I was in the Eastern.

[furns]

The Squadron were sublime tonight. Non-stop energy for the full 90.

What's that thing where everyone seems to run into the middle of the bay like maniacs? Haha, it looked like utter chaos, but was awesome to watch from where I was in the Eastern.
That would be Dale Cavese - the kids love a chance to go completely mental :)

https://youtu.be/pXi-YX_xPxw

[Superdylan]

Not too bad in terms of numbers. 3,2,1 newy looked great with so many overhead claps. Really would love to see more on the sides get involved with that.

Wow we have some crazy youth coming through the ranks. Let's hope they stick by for many years to come.

Also noticed a new-cas-tle chant going up in topper tier I'm glad we stick clear of that in the activer support bay even though I follow the knights too.

[Blackmac79]

Heard the newcastle Chant, however we were in the middle of something, and I would prefer we use "Common Newcastle" or "Jets"

[Superdylan]

Top effort in that second half.

Best allez allez newy allez from memory.

[BodyNovo]

Selassie you ****in mad dawg

[BodyNovo]

now that I'm sober, I just want to say I was absolutely appalled with a couple of blokes comments last night

The worst one being when the second half started; toby and furns gestured for everyone to start singing and one bloke sitting at the back of bay 60 piped up and said "how do we sing when all these kids are here", when I hit him up about what he said he thought nothing off it. In my opinion that killed the kids in the bay for the half who were doing fantastic in a poor display. Also you could probably say the average age off the people still chanting at fulltime was 25 and I'm not including furns in those averages who would probably prop it up to 30 (sorry furns) so that kills off your claims that the squadron is majority 12-16 year olds.

Friday night though so it will be fun

come and get involved.

[Superdylan]

now that I'm sober, I just want to say I was absolutely appalled with a couple of blokes comments last night

The worst one being when the second half started; toby and furns gestured for everyone to start singing and one bloke sitting at the back of bay 60 piped up and said "how do we sing when all these kids are here", when I hit him up about what he said he thought nothing off it. In my opinion that killed the kids in the bay for the half who were doing fantastic in a poor display. Also you could probably say the average age off the people still chanting at fulltime was 25 and I'm not including furns in those averages who would probably prop it up to 30 (sorry furns) so that kills off your claims that the squadron is majority 12-16 year olds.

Friday night though so it will be fun

come and get involved.

Had no idea that's why a majority of the kids left bay 60 in the second half. I was over at the bar at halftime and didn't venture back into bay 60 till about the 50th minute.

Having said that I had way more fun in the second half when we all stood in the middle alot of the 16-18 year olds down the front weren't getting 100% involved with the songs.

Still cannot believe we had allez allez allez newy allez going for nearly 10 minutes even if there was maybe 15 of us sounded like double that hahaha.

Great numbers got to around 30 by the end. Really really impressive tbh and I think I forgot we were down 4-0 in the end.

[Superdylan]

Good end to the season. Goals help.

Just need to get the part timers back on more of a fulltime basis. Hopefully more games under lights next season aswell. Looking forward to the active supporters meeting in a couple weeks.

[Butler]

song suggestion

knees up muther Jones

[furns]

Statement from squadron FB page

Positive start on the field yesterday as the boys fought hard to achieve a 1-1 draw against the champions from last season.

Particular impressive home debuts from Wayne brown & Andrew Nabbout


Unfortunately for fans the off field issues we were met with on entry yesterday in our new location soured the occasion.


We have been in contact with the club over the last 24 hours and even during the game yesterday.


The main causes for concern have been


- Fans unable to get into active bays due to having insufficient ticketing requirements for security to allow fans into the active bay
- Fans being given the wrong tickets by Ticketmaster, being told that general admission would allow them entry into the active bay.
- Fans then being charged in the way of $12 on top of there gameday ticket/membership to join the bay.


We are hoping to have answers on all these matters ASAP and will let everyone know as soon as possible as to best way to go moving forward.


Our sincerest apologies to those that were affected and wanted to join in yesterday. It is as devastating for us as it is for you as we have worked tirelessly with the club in the offseason to move to our new home on the Southern Hill.


Please don’t lose faith as we want to make this move successful for years to come.


Squadron Committee


Never Tear Us Apart

[Superdylan]

Well said furns. Sorry you had to wait 20-30 minutes in line for membership pickup too. Absolutely over the top security. Thank god one of the security guards knew me from the knights games otherwise I reacon I would have been denied.

On a positive though the wayne browns on fire chant definitely caught on well. Also helped bring an individual who hadn't really been in the squadron before too :)

[goaliepersempre]

Well said furns. Sorry you had to wait 20-30 minutes in line for membership pickup too. Absolutely over the top security. Thank god one of the security guards knew me from the knights games otherwise I reacon I would have been denied.

On a positive though the wayne browns on fire chant definitely caught on well. Also helped bring an individual who hadn't really been in the squadron before too :)

really?

[Superdylan]

really?

Not a fan of it?

[goaliepersempre]

Not a fan of it?

not a fan of it for a bloke that has scored 1 goal for the club.... maybe too soon?

Point behind will griggs is the story and that he had banged them in...


Keep up the good fight lads..

[hawk]

Brown is scoring 100%

[furns]

We are going to be meeting with the Jets on Thursday afternoon.
We will be discussing issues around active support: the new area on the Southern Hill, ticketing arrangements, security and policing, and any other relevant topics.
To ensure we canvass opinion from a wide a range of supporters as possible, we would like to ask anyone to send us feedback either reply below or via email squadronfsc@gmail.com or via social media.
If you have had a positive or negative experience or you have any suggestions or feedback on how to improve the new active support arrangements implemented this season, please email/post/tweet them through.

cheers

[Premy]

We are going to be meeting with the Jets on Thursday afternoon.
We will be discussing issues around active support: the new area on the Southern Hill, ticketing arrangements, security and policing, and any other relevant topics.
To ensure we canvass opinion from a wide a range of supporters as possible, we would like to ask anyone to send us feedback either reply below or via email squadronfsc@gmail.com or via social media.
If you have had a positive or negative experience or you have any suggestions or feedback on how to improve the new active support arrangements implemented this season, please email/post/tweet them through.

cheers

Mid strength beer.

[hawk]

Getting secos with IQ above 7, pleeeeeeease

[furns]

Active support ticketing update


http://www.newcastlefootball.net/home/2016/11/squadron-active-support-ticketing-update-2/

the squadron fsc committee representatives met with newcastle jets and mj stadium officials on thursday 10th november.
we wish to thank all supporters who contacted us with feedback regarding active support issues. We have been able to negotiate the following items with respect to active support:


anyone holding a jets membership anywhere in the stadium can gain entry into the active support bay at any time without a specialised ticket by simply showing your members card. This negates the need to swap your membership outside the stadium for a specific squadron ticket prior to the match. This will also allow free movement into the bay during the match for those supporters who wish to join in during the game (subject to capacity)
the active support area will be monitored and access will closed off when capacity is reached. If you wish to join active support, you will need to enter the bay prior to it being closed to prevent overcrowding
a common sense approach to children purchasing squadron tickets from ticket windows who won’t be required to submit details if accompanied and purchasing with a parent/guardian
unfortunately we were unable to get any amendments to purchasing tickets online, only single adult tickets will be available via ticketmasters website. This is due to ticketmaster’s system.
squadron tickets are available for sale at any ticket window at the stadium on gameday, however there will continue to be a dedicated active support window at the southern entry gates.

we hope that these measures remove some of the barriers supporters have previously experienced when trying to join active support, and that this will have a positive effect on numbers for future games. We must also sincerely thank both club and stadium officials for their willingness to work with us to improve the experience and attendances for active supporters.
see you for the f3 derby on sunday!!!
the squadron fsc inc, committee

[lquiquer]

Has Bay 1 active group has a name ?

[Footballers]

Don't worry there are many moments of yesterday I think we are all trying to forget

yes you are right.

[hawk]

Has Bay 1 active group has a name ?

The Maddies ncl?....for a more English type of support. Well, they were there once before

[furns]

For all those who have been asking


SQUADRON: ACTIVE SUPPORT UPDATE

http://www.newcastlefootball.net/home/2017/02/squadron-active-support-update/
Recently, many of you would have seen a decline in numbers in The Squadron and the emergence of a new group on the southern terrace who call themselves NCL. We realise that this situation has created a lot of confusion for people, so we would like to clear a few things up.
According to FFA guidelines an active support group must meet the following basic requirements:
– They must be in an enclosed, ticketed area (not General Admission, for example).
– Security must check all ticket holders.
We have and still do strongly oppose the strict enforcement of these rules because we believe it is against the spirit of free and spontaneous active support. However, they are the rules the FFA applies to all clubs and as long as the Jets are in the A-League they have to abide by them.
There can only be one designated active supporter area, and for us that is the seats on Southern Hill behind the goals.
On Tuesday afternoon we had a meeting with the club and NCL about the future of active support for the Jets.
For the record, we are more than happy to (1) combine with NCL to allow both groups to leverage numbers and experience for a united and better active support or (2) step aside and allow for NCL to become the main active support group.
Regrettably, and contrary to previous statements from NCL, they do not wish to become the official supporter group and abide by the previously mentioned restrictions. NCL also made it clear that they do not wish to work with The Squadron or even take over the current active support on the Southern Hill.
While we accept and have always defended the right for people to support the team how they want but we understand there are safety concerns that the stadium and the Jets must manage including the location of active support groups.
We encourage anyone and everyone to form a united front in supporting the team. The Squadron name was never meant to describe a specific group of supporters, it instead applies to all Jets supporters. Wherever you are in the stadium, we want everyone to be united in lifting the team and letting everyone know they are in Newcastle.
See you all in the stands!

[Dezy]

Hi Furns,

It was sad to see the Squadron disperse at the last home game. It's not bad to see the NCL thrive. I think just like in the old days of The Squadron and Kamikaze, there is a place for both. There is a place for people who want to have an official relationship with the club and there is a place for people who want their own space but just want to come on to the games and have fun, without the burden of organising anything. When the two work happily together on game day it can create a great atmosphere. Especially with call and response and player interaction.

Given that the NCL don't want to take up any offical position in the ground and with the club, it seems that the The Squadron needs to be revived. I enjoyed coming behind the goal with you guys for the Mariners game.

Can I ask what you think the problem is? Is every position on the Committee filled? If so, what seems to be lacking? I haven't seen any chat on here about the Squadron for a long time. Maybe some open and honest discussion might show a way forward.

Cheers mate.

Andrew

[furns]

Cheers Dez
Send me a FB message and Ill fill you in.

[q-money]

doesn't the same thing happen every year?

[plague]

maybe a weird question but why do Victory 'seem' to have 2 areas? North and South terraces?

[hawk]

maybe a weird question but why do Victory 'seem' to have 2 areas? North and South terraces?

An abundance of active support types all round the ground. a great problem to have.

I was disappointed to see the Squadron disperese. There is still an obligation to provide and try to build the official active support. If it goes part time new members will be further discouraged.

On the other hand the current squadron memebers have work very hard for a long time to keep it going. A holiday would be well deserved.

NCL prefer a different type of support without all the HAL BS rules that are stuck to official active groups and without stucture, yeah? Away days everyone comes together. lols.

I wouldnt mind if there were different groups all round the ground.

[Bremsstrahlung]

I still think Newcastle has a massive issue of people wanting to enjoy the atmosphere, but not contribute to it.
I haven't attended many games over the last few years due to work commitments in Sydney, so can't really comment on recent happenings, but the handful of games I have seen, there's a distinct, "Can't be bothered" amongst the general population. NTUA plays and even when the words are in front of people, they don't sing. Their choice.

I've been to a handful of Wanderers games, as people from work have had spare tickets, and I'm a fan of football regardless of level or team in most situations. A lot of people use them as a benchmark, and its simple, everyone gets involved. The blokes I go with are 40+, and they are jumping around doing the Poznan, screaming the chants, all from the non-active areas. They just want to be involved, and for whatever reason, 90% of the fans are on board to create that atmosphere. Kudos to them for that. Time will tell whether this is a long term thing, if their results drop and plateau as ours did, maybe their membership and atmosphere will drop. But nonetheless, everyone contributes, whether they be 10, 60 or 20 and in the RBB, they all contribute.

I remember some of the best nights being in the Squadron watching us beat Roar in the Semi, playing the Scum and Sydney, and Grand Final day. It was just the place to be! I'd take mates along and they'd have a blast, and want more.
Everyone that runs the Squadron over the years has done an immense and thankless job. Nobody deserves more plaudits than you guys for your continued and dedicated support.

I guess the challenge, as most companies/businesses/services/everything face, is staying relevant. I'm not sure how to become more relevant. I guess the most challenging thing is getting in new people, and keeping them. It's hard, i don't doubt that. And i'm not sure there's an easy fix.

A Squadron "open day" for games vs Sydney/Mariners could be an idea. A presence out the front of the stadium, people distributing flyers with a few of the specific to Scum/Smurfs chants on, targeting the groups of Teens/20s. Those games are the best to showcase the fun and possibilities of active support - supporting your team and making life a little difficult for the opposition and having some fun doing so.

I don't want to sound like an armchair critic, or a WSW fanboy, I still watch all the Jets games live or on replay and attend when I can. It would be truly sad to see the Squadron cease. I know there's only so much you can do with liasing with other groups. LFC have a myriad of separate groups within the KOP, who are quite proudly part of their organisation and the KOP. It would be nice if NCL or any other groups, could maybe sit/stand near eachother and learn from one another and evolve the Squadron and NCL and others into something bigger and collective as Furns has commented on.
It's all a pipe dream and the people involved with the Squadron can only do so much. But seriously, I think everyone appreciates the effort you guys put into active support and I truly hope that everyone can unite to get behind the team and club, and hopefully with improved results, bolster those numbers and thrive like the earlier years.

[Dezy]

doesn't the same thing happen every year?

Hi Q,

It seems to me that is the first time it has come close to folding with the official area fully vacated during a game. I thought I saw the death of the Squadron when everyone left. That's fine if that's what people want. But it's hard to recreate something when it goes.

[Dezy]

I normally sit in Bay55 if my kids don't go or the Family Hill if the kids do go.

Bay 55 is very lethargic and a number of people in the central bays get on the team's back really quickly if things aren't going well. There are audible groans when Hoffman makes an incomplete pass, for example. I've got to admit I participate in this.

It's as if the whole Jets crowd is sufferring from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and poor performances take us straight back to the horror years.

[Jeterpool]

I have concerns that if the current state of affairs between the 2 supporter groups continues that Newcastle will be left without Active Support.

I hope that sense prevails and some common ground can be sought, because after a long battle with ineptitude on the field and in the board room - the club actually seem to be turning things around.

At the end of the day, I hope we all want the same thing - to support the team and be there for them.

[Dezy]

I have concerns that if the current state of affairs between the 2 supporter groups continues that Newcastle will be left without Active Support.

I hope that sense prevails and some common ground can be sought, because after a long battle with ineptitude on the field and in the board room - the club actually seem to be turning things around.

At the end of the day, I hope we all want the same thing - to support the team and be there for them.

I agree it seems that the club has turned the corner. They now seem to at least be a mid-table team and from what I've heard Lawrie McKinna is good to deal with.

I think the mood of the crowd does affect the player performances though, which is probably why they are performing better away from home. I think we'd see a much better performance if the crowd trusted them again.

[MFKS]

I have concerns that if the current state of affairs between the 2 supporter groups continues that Newcastle will be left without Active Support.

I hope that sense prevails and some common ground can be sought, because after a long battle with ineptitude on the field and in the board room - the club actually seem to be turning things around.

At the end of the day, I hope we all want the same thing - to support the team and be there for them.

Disagree

I think ain't a battle between NCL and Squadron

NCL doing theirown thing their own way

Squadron can do what they like

Where the he'll this talk if merging come from??

Obviously no understanding of what NCL is about

Blokes going to the football and having a good time.
No rules no control no organisation


Football supporting is supposed to be fun .

Is it fun for those not being in the Squadron any more??
That probably why the numbers constantly shrinking.

It just isn't fun

It be very interesting to see what sort of turn out NCL get v Victree

Show how many out there just want to go have fun at the Jets games again

[Dezy]

Disagree

I think ain't a battle between NCL and Squadron

NCL doing theirown thing their own way

Squadron can do what they like

Where the he'll this talk if merging come from??

Obviously no understanding of what NCL is about

Blokes going to the football and having a good time.
No rules no control no organisation


Football supporting is supposed to be fun .

Is it fun for those not being in the Squadron any more??
That probably why the numbers constantly shrinking.

It just isn't fun

It be very interesting to see what sort of turn out NCL get v Victree

Show how many out there just want to go have fun at the Jets games again

I think the talk of merging is logical when everyone departs the active support area during a game and goes and sits on the grass terrace.

[Jetmaster]

The problem I see will be FFA's interpretation of active support "outside" a designated area. They had the spotlight thrown on them with the fence collapse so I expect increased security over there next game - I have no doubt FFA will be monitoring, especially when RBB is due to march past that area in the coming weeks.

[hawk]

The problem I see will be FFA's interpretation of active support "outside" a designated area. They had the spotlight thrown on them with the fence collapse so I expect increased security over there next game - I have no doubt FFA will be monitoring, especially when RBB is due to march past that area in the coming weeks.

The rbb can do what ever they at our ground cause the retarded secos are too scared to do a thing. But dont breath if you wear red n blue cause that will get ya thrown out.

[Dezy]

So can I ask if there is goodwill amongst supporters at this time. If not, can people rise above it?

[Serd1]

[QUOTE=Dezy;173367]So can I ask if there is goodwill amongst supporters at this time. If not, can people rise above it?[/QUOTE

Everyone get in Bay 1 and support as 1 this Saturday night against the Victory

Together We Can Soar.

N N NCL

[StannyCFCJET]

[QUOTE=Dezy;173367]So can I ask if there is goodwill amongst supporters at this time. If not, can people rise above it?[/QUOTE

Everyone get in Bay 1 and support as 1 this Saturday night against the Victory

Together We Can Soar.

N N NCL

Wont the secos kick everyone out?

[Roundball Enthusiast]

[QUOTE=Serd1;173480]

Wont the secos kick everyone out?

Yes. No one will be on Bay 1.

The terrace NCL have made "home" I sit right above, the seco's Police were eye balling them non stop during the last game. Don't see them lasting long without someone stepping in.

[Serd1]

[QUOTE=StannyCFCJET;173483]

Yes. No one will be on Bay 1.

The terrace NCL have made "home" I sit right above, the seco's Police were eye balling them non stop during the last game. Don't see them lasting long without someone stepping in.



We as in NCL have been given our BAY back..

We will be back in BAY 1 for the next home game.

[StannyCFCJET]

[QUOTE=Roundball Enthusiast;173485]



We as in NCL have been given our BAY back..

We will be back in BAY 1 for the next home game.

Oh really Cool

[Dezy]

[QUOTE=Dezy;173367]So can I ask if there is goodwill amongst supporters at this time. If not, can people rise above it?[/QUOTE

Everyone get in Bay 1 and support as 1 this Saturday night against the Victory

Together We Can Soar.

N N NCL

That's not really a response to my question.

Lets say that not everyone gets to Bay 1 and support as 1 on Saturday. Lets say some people stay in the Active Support area or the "cage" as some people call it. Is there goodwill amongst supporters?

BTW I hate that marketing slogan "Together We Can Soar". IMO any club that relies on propaganda to speak to their supporters doesn't have a genuine relationship with them. It's treating them like arm's length consumers, which is probably why the Jets have a "Consumer Operations Manager". Eergh!

At least I hear that they no longer refer to it as the "Members' Sub-committee". So there is some progress.

[Serd1]

We will be I Bay 1 supporting our team.

We hope everyone takes up this opportunity to make Bay's 1 and 2 great again.

Weather your a seasoned squadron supporter or just want to enjoy a great day at the football please come down and get amongst it.

[Dezy]

Weather your a seasoned squadron supporter or just want to enjoy a great day at the football please come down and get amongst it.

Ok I think that partially answers my question. I'll be joining the Squadron in the cage. But I wish you all the best.

[Dezy]

The funny thing is, when the A-League first started, I went to the stadium and counted all of the seats behind the goal. I think there were about 400 of them, and came back on here and said, "Right guys, the goal is to get the squadron to 400 to fill all those seats" and people went "What? No, we're not going down there, we're going to stand on the grass hill.". So that is where I set up the Squadron. It was totally up to the group. Then Sydney shit on our support in the second game and a few of us suspected it was due to the sound echoing off the concrete behind them, so we asked the club and they were happy for us to move, because they wanted us to be on tv more. We chose Bay2 because it had more probability of having the same accoustic properties that the Away bay had. It was great fun, especially being able to hang the Argentinian streamers off the corporate boxes, with Argy's FUERZA JETS banner loud and proud. In season 2 some Jets employee (who shall remain nameless) even helped Argy drape a banner over the Mariner fans showing Jets sinking a boat. Yes, heaps of fun. I agree that fun is the key element. Getting out of the sun in Bay 2 was a good idea but the corner just didn't work. I couldn't hear from Bay 55. So now the Squadron is back to those very seats that I was going to use in the first place. I went down there against the Mariners and it was great. I've been able to hear the Squadron from behind the goals in Bay 55, even though there weren't many of them. So the original problem on the grass hill must not apply to the seated area.

I personally don't begrudge anyone returning to Bay 1. But active support has been wandering the stadium like the Jews in the wilderness. I think "active support" with organised tifo can work from behind the goals. It's worth a try. That is the traditional home for the loudest fans and I loved giving shit to Izzo. I also think that two groups working together in goodwill could be great for the club. I can see two distinct roles that each fulfill, and it always was the case. Even in Bay 1/Bay2. Each attracted different people.

So in the name of propaganda. Come join the "RAGE IN THE CAGE!". For those who are inclined to tifo, create your own standards and bring them. That's what the cage is for. Parents, feel free to send your teenage kids there to have fun. The Squadron has always been accused of being a bunch of teenagers, but they'll be safe in the cage and maybe a year down the track they will migrate over to ncl, or come back, or whatever. i don't care.

[hawk]

Good to see someone else thinks that 2 sets of active can survive. behind the goals is the promised land

[GazFish35]

I personally don't begrudge anyone returning to Bay 1. But active support has been wandering the stadium like the Jews in the wilderness. I think "active support" with organised tifo can work from behind the goals. It's worth a try. That is the traditional home for the loudest fans and I loved giving shit to Izzo. I also think that two groups working together in goodwill could be great for the club. I can see two distinct roles that each fulfill, and it always was the case. Even in Bay 1/Bay2. Each attracted different people.

So in the name of propaganda. Come join the "RAGE IN THE CAGE!". For those who are inclined to tifo, create your own standards and bring them. That's what the cage is for. Parents, feel free to send your teenage kids there to have fun. The Squadron has always been accused of being a bunch of teenagers, but they'll be safe in the cage and maybe a year down the track they will migrate over to ncl, or come back, or whatever. i don't care.

this

[pv4]

TBH I miss those early Hill days.

[Jetmaster]

Really, we need those grass hills to be redeveloped into something 21st century. You will then get a proper bay behind the goal.

As I said earlier trying to start a group up again in Bay 1 will not succeed - Wanderers to come here yet and remember why the Squadron were moved to the corner in the first place. Security will be all over it.

[evolution]

Really, we need those grass hills to be redeveloped into something 21st century. You will then get a proper bay behind the goal.

Yep, once Stage 4 (?) of the stadium development happens and the ends get the full seating treatment then behind the goals with be undoubtedly the place to be.... that's if it ever happens!

[Dezy]

TBH I miss those early Hill days.

What specifically about them do you miss?

[pv4]

What specifically about them do you miss?

Probably mostly the freshness of it, and the league. And the informality of the active support. And things like you bringing Ray Baartz into the bay for Coast away. None of which can really be fixed nowadays, particularly with the harsh guidelines the FFA make active groups adhere to. Also bring back thesquadron.org ffs :rof:

[Dezy]

Probably mostly the freshness of it, and the league. And the informality of the active support. And things like you bringing Ray Baartz into the bay for Coast away. None of which can really be fixed nowadays, particularly with the harsh guidelines the FFA make active groups adhere to. Also bring back thesquadron.org ffs :rof:

haha, I had a copy of that website on a computer somewhere. Actually I'm sure I've still got it on a hard disk. Professionalism has taken over everything. You wouldn't think of doing it now.

It helped in the early days when George Liolio didn't care. The Knights would ring him up and berate him about the mess we'd make and he wouldn't care. His opinion was that he was young once.

In helping the Squadron revive, that was my concern. You can't return to the past. And it was fresh and new, like the BBL is now. But all that was done in the past was that we encouraged people to be themselves and have fun, and if they brought something good, just spread it around. Many hands make light work.

I'm trying to get a handle on these harsh guidelines. Like, the access restrictions aren't insurmountable. Everyone with a membership ticket can get in. It's just if you buy a game day ticket you have to buy a Squadron specific one. I haven't seen yet what security do. But security and behaviour is a Stadium wide issue, not just the active area. I think the NCL will have all the same issues.

There is stuff that the Stadium rejects but I'm in the process of finding ways to overcome that. I think it can be easily solved.

I think that's the role of organisers. To make it easy for people to participate as possible. The current committee did fight hard to open up access to the active support bay and I think it was a thankless task.

I think we are at a point where the foundation is what it is. It's not a bad foundation, except for the apparent bad blood. I'm trying to see how we can make the most of what we've got. It will be interesting at least.

[plague]

Dear Sqaudronz and assorted active krew.

I know it’s traditionally been a sore point, but the crowd busting out the Newcastle chant yesterday sounded ****ing great.

You concerned that it’s a ‘Knights chant’? Who cares.
Do what all good scallywags do. Steal the ****ing thing and make it your own.

Own the chant, own the city.

Early days but the players showed you yesterday they see you.

Get it going at a friendly stadium this weekend and you may just get em all going.

[StannyCFCJET]

Dear Sqaudronz and assorted active krew.

I know it’s traditionally been a sore point, but the crowd busting out the Newcastle chant yesterday sounded ****ing great.

You concerned that it’s a ‘Knights chant’? Who cares.
Do what all good scallywags do. Steal the ****ing thing and make it your own.

Own the chant, own the city.

Early days but the players showed you yesterday they see you.

Get it going at a friendly stadium this weekend and you may just get em all going.

Yeah those chants are good because even the average joe knows them and will join in

[lquiquer]

I think what we need is a Boca / South American chant like, repetitive yes but addictive.. with everyone throwing their fists up on the air...I'd like that

[MFKS]

Dear Sqaudronz and assorted active krew.

I know it’s traditionally been a sore point, but the crowd busting out the Newcastle chant yesterday sounded ****ing great.

You concerned that it’s a ‘Knights chant’? Who cares.
Do what all good scallywags do. Steal the ****ing thing and make it your own.

Own the chant, own the city.

Early days but the players showed you yesterday they see you.

Get it going at a friendly stadium this weekend and you may just get em all going.
It is a good point

The who do we sing for shit is Wanderers they did steal it from elsewhere but it works for them

The UsedCarSales chant may have been made famous by the Knights but there no reason why the Jets can't own it in the HAL

Because the UsedCarSales chant will always be synonymous with Newy and the reality is it will get the plebs into it and it will get the players up with more noise etc

Seems a no brainer really

[Roundball Enthusiast]

It is a good point

The who do we sing for shit is Wanderers they did steal it from elsewhere but it works for them

The UsedCarSales chant may have been made famous by the Knights but there no reason why the Jets can't own it in the HAL

Because the UsedCarSales chant will always be synonymous with Newy and the reality is it will get the plebs into it and it will get the players up with more noise etc

Seems a no brainer really

Only point I'll add is..

If we are to do the

USED.......CAR......SALES

chant.. It needs to be slow... REALLY slow.. Or you get this stupid echo of it, and it sounds terrible.

Keep it slow and it will sound better and go for longer, because everyone can keep together with it.

When its super fast, like it was at times Saturday it doesn't last long as people can't keep up.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Also, we already have the chant of the season.. all about that boy O'Donovan :wub: :wub: :wub:

[Superdylan]

Used cars sale sounded great. Overall it was a good start. A few new songs done. The ernie merrick chant was good.

Will be interesting to see the numbers in bay 1 on Sunday. Hopefully close to a bay full :)

[MFKS]

Used cars sale sounded great. Overall it was a good start. A few new songs done. The ernie merrick chant was good.

Will be interesting to see the numbers in bay 1 on Sunday. Hopefully close to a bay full :)

Aren't you getting drums and a mega now??

[Jeterpool]

Looking back over the 07/08 season, as I have, it surprised me how often that chant was used and how effective it was that season.

It delivers a strong impact and I enjoyed chanting it.

[BodyNovo]

yeah the knights chant is terrible but the people love it so let it continue on.

without knowing

I think you'll find NCL will hopefully stick to there principal of no drum or mega.

[MFKS]

I pretty sure I seen someone Saturday with a mega

Sure looked like it

[StannyCFCJET]

I pretty sure I seen someone Saturday with a mega

Sure looked like it

Yeah someone up front in the NCL had one looked like Vandy

[BodyNovo]

I saw it, don't think it was used though?

[Superdylan]

I saw it, don't think it was used though?

Hey bodi vandy didnt use it in the ground only on the march to the ground. But he should have used it.

Saturday was the first time in a while I felt our support really needed it as people towards the back of the main active bay were starting chants over the front and via versa.

Depends how Ncl goes as a group. Ill make it known I like variety in the length of songs but some individuals will only sing shorter stuff.

Their also were a few songs not sung on Saturday. Disco chant. Who are we? Newcastle. City of the hunter. Allez allez allez newy allez. Hopefully they aren't forgotten forever.

[pv4]

Sure looked like there was a mega

http://i67.tinypic.com/se8whs.png

[q-money]

largz boyz at it again

[Mitchy]

largz boyz at it again


Longest surviving crew

[WolfMan]

Saturday was the first time in a while I felt our support really needed it as people towards the back of the main active bay were starting chants over the front and via versa.



Hang about, wasn't this the MO for the group? Didn't want to have a capo, rather let the chants come organically from within?

[Jeterpool]

Was NTUA sung? Was waiting for it but it never came.

[StannyCFCJET]

Was NTUA sung? Was waiting for it but it never came.

Yeah as the players entered the field and heard it was also sung after the game but I'd already left

[the_butcher]

people towards the back of the main active bay were starting chants over the front and via versa.

r.

I love that this is actually an issue for the first time in a zillion years

[thehitman]

speaking of things that are an issue for the 1st time in a (SQUILLION YEARS) I'm going to be attending a game next thursdayfor the 1st time in a long time were does everyone go for a beer beforehand theses days?

[q-money]

fking hell the hitman is coming

if you confirm r.snake i'm there

[thehitman]

Lol well actually q man I haven't spoken to the rattler in a while. Keen to catch up with alas I've lost his number. So I posted on here.

[Superdylan]

speaking of things that are an issue for the 1st time in a (SQUILLION YEARS) I'm going to be attending a game next thursdayfor the 1st time in a long time were does everyone go for a beer beforehand theses days?

General Roberts hotel is the Ncl pregame pub usually around 20-30 jets fans there every game. Not sure where others have been drinking this season but.

[hawk]

Hitto's in the house!!

Back to the beginning at the GR. nice

[thehitman]

haha yeah sounds good to me

[thehitman]

and so it begins a journey long forgotten hopefully I will run into some former comrades

kamikazi crew kamikazi crew

[Superdylan]

Really hope there is some organized support later this season especially if we make the finals. Seems it this group here, that group there atm.

[Jeterpool]

Massive shoutout to Champness Chaps from Saturday night. The Wet Floor signs were fantastic banter and they were out in the rain the whole.

[q-money]

looked great on the telly last night boiz, only took us 8 years to get a decent team, a night-time fixture and a bunch of blokes keen to make it happen again

maybe the break was what everyone needed. well done to the NCL boys and everyone else to make it happen.

pls someone step up and do something to replace rossy's banner though, we used to punch heavily above our weight

[boz-monaut]

yeah seriously well done to all involved

sat directly opposite and despite the shitness of some of the chants (e.g. blowing bubbles), which happens even with the best support groups, there was a good atmosphere and good noise coming from Bay 1

I echo q's comments about the tifo - just get together and make stuff, it's easy as

[Superdylan]

Good night in the united terrace. Had too happen eventually this season at home and I really hope for similar numbers vs gypos at home.

And agree with Q man there regarding tifos. Unsure with the loopholes atm regarding bay 1 not being an official active support but its something that can be worked out I suppose.

Still have no idea how the champness chaps got the drums in too.

[MFKS]

Good night in the united terrace. Had too happen eventually this season at home and I really hope for similar numbers vs gypos at home.

And agree with Q man there regarding tifos. Unsure with the loopholes atm regarding bay 1 not being an official active support but its something that can be worked out I suppose.

Still have no idea how the champness chaps got the drums in too.

Just send Griff a message and tell him your bringing X in

Griff will make it happen after that

[furns]

Funny that there is still an official group that may be able to help with such things....... :whistling:

[Retro Jet]

The splinter groups is something that has puzzled me...and also a young German Stuttgart fan I've been bringing to home games this season. He asks my:- Why are there different groups singing in different places?
I couldn't make the Wankerers game due to family reasons but it was so satisfying to see on the box the Bay filled with passionate fans, united, singing for our team. This also for the Rnd 1 sCCuM game. May it continue from here on.
Take it from an original Rowdie: strength in numbers.
(Paging Capt Obvious) This is from someone who travelled to games in Sh!tney when at times there was just 4 of us...at Edensor Pk ffs!

[hawk]

The splinter groups is something that has puzzled me...and also a young German Stuttgart fan I've been bringing to home games this season. He asks my:- Why are there different groups singing in different places?
I couldn't make the Wankerers game due to family reasons but it was so satisfying to see on the box the Bay filled with passionate fans, united, singing for our team. This also for the Rnd 1 sCCuM game. May it continue from here on.
Take it from an original Rowdie: strength in numbers.
(Paging Capt Obvious) This is from someone who travelled to games in Sh!tney when at times there was just 4 of us...at Edensor Pk ffs!

Newys blue collar (includes "middle class") boys dont like taking orders after work hours. Im my boss after 5 so jam that mega...imo

remember we used to change the words... New ca stle chant became you assholes.... not even sure who we were aiming at but anywho sounded legit ay Buddha

[Superdylan]

Fun times in bay 1 last night.

Nice to see the return of a few songs that haven't been done in a while eg ale ah oh where the boys from Newcastle.

Still without drums being allowed its hard to get songs lasting more then 3 or 4 runs.

[MFKS]

Fun times in bay 1 last night.

Nice to see the return of a few songs that haven't been done in a while eg ale ah oh where the boys from Newcastle.

Still without drums being allowed its hard to get songs lasting more then 3 or 4 runs.

Fun times because we actually winning and playing entertaining football

Not rocket science that active support succeeds based on what transpires on the pitch

We don't have to be winning like we are per se but when we having a red hot crack as we doing each week under Bert then the fans are keen

Don't know where they got the 12k figure from last night though

There was less empty seats around me last night than there was v Gypos

[hawk]

Fun times in bay 1 last night.

Nice to see the return of a few songs that haven't been done in a while eg ale ah oh where the boys from Newcastle.

Still without drums being allowed its hard to get songs lasting more then 3 or 4 runs.

Cool, you taking inflatable dyldo next week?

[q-money]

what happened to da famous NCL?

[Superdylan]

what happened to da famous NCL?

Abit of a mess. A post was made after the jets game regarding what happened and why some members weren't present which has now been deleted.

Now the less I stuck by bay 1.

On a positive great to see other areas of the ground getting involved in the "stand up if you love the jets" and the "lets all jump for Newcastle".

[Jeterpool]

On a positive great to see other areas of the ground getting involved in the "stand up if you love the jets" and the "lets all jump for Newcastle".

I think this initiative is tacky.

happy to stand up if it organically grows, but being told I will do it in "x" minute feels contrived.

[Greens]

I think this initiative is tacky.

happy to stand up if it organically grows, but being told I will do it in "x" minute feels contrived.

I like it. Any iniative that gets the whole stadium involved can only be a good thing IMHO

[plague]

I like it. Any iniative that gets the whole stadium involved can only be a good thing IMHO

yeah im not getting up regardless but man oh man the kids were diggin it.

right or wrong, it sorta worked.


also, sounded like the western stand got the Newcastle chant going late on, most joined in.

[MFKS]

yeah im not getting up regardless but man oh man the kids were diggin it.

right or wrong, it sorta worked.


also, sounded like the western stand got the Newcastle chant going late on, most joined in.

Won't work so well when we down by 5 in the 80 somethingth minute though

[Jetmaster]

I think this initiative is tacky.

happy to stand up if it organically grows, but being told I will do it in "x" minute feels contrived.

This is what helps kill football fan culture, which is meant to be spontaneous, aside from singing your theme song pre-match.

Countdowns to kick off, speakers blaring "give it up for your Newcastle Jets" :blush: (I hate 120 db ground announcers), and premeditated chants that are not related to the game.

Yeah , let's see who stands up when we are down 3-0 at home next.

Like Oi, Oi, Oi and similar it's done for the bandwagoners and the kids.

[plague]

This is what helps kill football fan culture, which is meant to be spontaneous, aside from singing your theme song pre-match.


wait up.
so you hate all the club led stuff apart from the club led stuff you like?