Atmosphere at home games........

[Lanolin]

And therein lies the reason behind the atmosphere issue at GP -- we simply are very rarely involved in absolutely critical games. We haven't had any this season yet. And the only reason we're getting our first one on Sunday isn't really anything to do with the importance of the game but just to do with local pride. Very sad.

Yep, completely agree. It's very difficult to get up for a 2pm sunday game against Bournemouth or someone who've brought about 100 fans, knowing that win lose or draw you're going to finish somewhere between 7th and 11th. That has been the reality for us in recent years, and of course it means that apathy creeps in.

 

[Dario Terracotta]

I reckon it's gonna be Old Skool Goodison SundayCOYB.

 

[Flatcap]

I reckon it's gonna be Old Skool Goodison SundayCOYB.

I agree, got a feeling the place will be bouncing on Sunday. Just hope the lads can start well

 

[rochdaleblue]

United’s crowd were immense last week against the RS. When the team suffered those injuries, the crowd realised the team needed their support and duly got it. We need Goodison rocking on Sunday, of course an early goal would help, but don’t underestimate the support can have in a team.

 

[PKwalnuts]

Sorry but the best atmospheres I've experienced at home, have been when the crowd have been angry about something, and that snarl and menace turns to utter violent lunancy when we score and then win.
Most of those games had large moments of simmering trepidation, and nervousness, but the crowd came alive together with a dangerous intent against the oppostion, a player or the ref for certain moments in the games.

We have to get really on board with anger at something during the game. Anything else just turns into another game with the crowds apathy taking over, as people lose attention, and slope off for early pints etc

 

[TerryFinch]

Should be bouncing this weekend though?

Biggest. Game. Of. The. Season.

 

[Gareth Gibson]

Please dont do this... don't even compare that to Goodison, the players who play at that level to premeir league players. I had to research it, I'm sure you were a good player in the grand scheme of things, but I'm pretty sure I've played in front of comparable crowds if not larger in America. And if you're worth anything, it doesn't matter.

Now on a goodison scale, I can see that being possibly unnerving if you don't have the right mind set. You have not only fans, but fan media and professionals slamming you. Outside speculation. Totally different.

The Ryman League is about the standard of ladies' international football. And we quite rightly have female former footballers doing punditry on Premier League matches.

There are some parallels between non-league football and the big time.

 

[D410]

Beer, lemo aftermath, red shirts and stopping them winning the league

Absolute Blue Mayhem today.

Goodison Roar will be heard around the world today !

 

[Eggsyblueskin]

All this about singing but it isn’t really about singing it’s about the oft referred ‘Goodison Roar’
This surge of noise isn’t and can’t be be pre planned or orchestrated it’s a visceral , bloodthirsty wave of pure hate and hope.
When it explodes out of the stands it can visibly strike fear and doubt into opposition players , their fans and even officials.
It carries with it the danger of anarchy and vengeful violence if our desires aren’t met.
It is a continuous sonic boom of aggression that can instantly liquidise the bowels of the staunchest opposition CB and transform him into a cowering, gibbering wreck.
The catch is , to reach its optimum power we need to believe the team can deliver our raucous demands.
Well do we believe? Do we ?
C’mon lets do these red scum today!!!

 

[SteStocksDJ]

Wish it was like that more often. Deffo lifted the team.

 

[4737carlin]

Boss, can see it being like that for the rest of the season since there all good games, esp United

 

[Carl O'Ancelotti]

The atmosphere was absolutely outstanding today and came across loud and clear for the watching millions on TV. Although he would have been told about it beforehand, from his TV interview after the game it was obvious that Marco Silva couldn't believe just how noisy and supportive Goodison would turn out to be, hence his appreciation for the fans input and request for more of the same for the rest of the season.

Well done to one and all who were there for producing that. It was truly incredible.

 

[mikel_88]

I went today didnt hear there fans at all was great support, attitude from players and sikva on the touchline hoping this gives us a lift for the end of season

 

[gorgeousgeorgeEFC]

Wish it was like that more often. Deffo lifted the team.

My sentiments exactly.

 

[Berenger]

So at least this chicken and egg problem has been solved then?