Thanks for that Q Man. Just had a browse on the page and obviously they are getting started and have wished them the best.Originally Posted by q-money
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
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
Lol you must be new here
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
ken ay
Last edited by hawk; 25-02-2015 at 10:51 PM.
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.
What am I reading..
OK
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.
Lol I've joined both groups.
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.
Mangoes? You should try eating it first before you hate it. I'm sure after you have tasted it, you will love it.
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??
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?
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So after all these wsw mistakes by secos they still fkd it up and didn't bother checking. Esecurity/Eassholes
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
Comments regarding ticketing should be deleted.
Go jetties
New blog article up on frontpage
http://www.newcastlefootball.net/hom...-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.
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Good read.
Would that be Merlot aka Will that wrote that article? If so has been good meeting you this season.
Mangoes? You should try eating it first before you hate it. I'm sure after you have tasted it, you will love it.
So everyone hates us.
Let's keep on going.
Go jetties
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Amigos Aarau
Every "peer" review of supporters. They all hate us. We must be doing something right
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