" How can people call Fridays game a boycott? "

It is going to be a none event.

There will be just over 5,000 there. That is about normal for an early round cup tie for us. It is too low for the club to claim victory but too high to say our message has got across.

If we go through and draw one of the big clubs then it will be a test.

I reckon the crowd could go below 5,000.

The current figure is 2900+ comps and away fans

The attendance by Friday will be around 5k with the walk up

I really don't understand this at all.

If we drew a big team at home, the likes of Man City, Chelsea, Man United etc we would probably sell out or if not certainly close to selling out.

The main reason is that people don't want to pay MORE MONEY to watch Cardiff against a Colchester side who are currently 23rd in league 1 and I cant blame them & of course its on the tele.

I'm not buying this one as a boycott. Not one bit.

I disagree, while your right in what you say with regards a bigger draw would attract greater numbers it wouldn't be a sell out and the game fri would attract a far bigger crowd if people weren't so fed up. I for one won't be going Friday not because it's Colchester but because of the off field issues.

I'm not going because, it's a shit draw, the atmosphere on a normal game is utter shit so God knows how bad this will be, and because I've lost interest in the game..........

For the first time in many years, I often reluctantly go now, because I've bought the season ticket, if I hadn't I would have missed half at least......

Thats how I have felt lately.

Same here. I go to home games because I have paid for the season ticket, however I will not buy any cup ticket unless it's an away trip to a smaller club. Not interested in any Premier league teams home or away apart from Villa (a ground I have always wanted to visit but couldn't go last season)

I'm no longer willing to spend any more money following CCFC at home until we return to blue, not bothered which division we are in by then.

I'm finding it hard to turn my back on the club, but will be backing NoBlueNoRenew if it takes off

I'm not going because, it's a shit draw, the atmosphere on a normal game is utter shit so God knows how bad this will be, and because I've lost interest in the game..........

For the first time in many years, I often reluctantly go now, because I've bought the season ticket, if I hadn't I would have missed half at least......

Thats how I have felt lately.

Totally agree! It will return lads, just some pain to go through first. Modern day football will never be like it was but can still be a good experience once our Identity returned.

It might not be a boycott as such but everyone I know are treating it as an opportunity to get one back on Tan by not going. Granted, not many would have been interested anyway, but its a great way of showing how fed up we are.
Boycott or not, the crowd will be tiny BECAUSE of Tan's behaviour.
I'm just hoping the press get wind of it.

I agree the crowd will be very low because its Colchester. But if we then drew Manchester United at home in the next round, I guarantee the crowd would be 33,000.

Of course Annis.......which is why this game is a brilliant way of showing our apathy. A crowd of under 5000 is bound to shock him.

But its only on BBC2 Wales,so no one really will notice.

Now if every boycotted say the next round home and then the next,then thats a real protest

BBC2W or not the only person we want to really notice will be aware of the empty seats !

I'm not going because, it's a shit draw, the atmosphere on a normal game is utter shit so God knows how bad this will be, and because I've lost interest in the game..........

For the first time in many years, I often reluctantly go now, because I've bought the season ticket, if I hadn't I would have missed half at least......

Thats how I have felt lately.

Totally agree! It will return lads, just some pain to go through first. Modern day football will never be like it was but can still be a good experience once our Identity returned.

When the draw was made I was quite excited as Colchester was the first game I took my son 2007 (o-o) boring game so nothing has changed there.He still wants to go but we are not.He Ho

5-6k i think although i will be watching on the tele with a stella in hand as i got £10 on Colchester at 13/2

In 2009/10 we got 6k at home to the Worzels in a cup replay. Long before any 're-brand'. These early round cup games always get low crowds.

We got 6k again this season, against Bournemouth in the league cup.

A 5k crowd for Friday night's game will be about the norm.

There is no boycott. There is no single reason why people are not going.

Why are we discussing a boycott if it doesn't exist !?

Call it a bloody boycott or not here was an opportunity, albeit by accident, for Cardiff fans to show their despair without being out of pocket. If the press and Tan think its a boycott it will get the desired attention. But no, some on here, including those passionately anti rebrand and anti dinosaur football have to churn out the sort of mixed messages that leaves most fans, including me, scratching our heads in confusion. As for those that seem to be inferring to some Cardiff fans as hypocrites and liars it conjures up the old adage "of those in glasshouses should not throw stones".

Call it a bloody boycott or not here was an opportunity, albeit by accident, for Cardiff fans to show their despair without being out of pocket. If the press and Tan think its a boycott it will get the desired attention. But no, some on here, including those passionately anti rebrand and anti dinosaur football have to churn out the sort of mixed messages that leaves most fans, including me, scratching our heads in confusion. As for those that seem to be inferring to some Cardiff fans as hypocrites and liars it conjures up the old adage "of those in glasshouses should not throw stones".

Here farkin here

Yes its shit at the moment but i'll be there and anyone who goes are true supporters- been there when we were shit in the lower leagues when 5000 was a big crowd so not going to give up now

I NEVER miss any home games unless it a genuine reason i.e holidays. Illness or work etc.
That also includes friendlys and cup games.

I am a season ticket holder and i WILL be boycotting Fridays game and its not due to the money as 20 quid for the 2 of ua is peanuts anyway. Tan out.

Would you honestly say the same if we had drawn a BIG team?

I agree the ticket price is good for a 3rd Round FA Cup tie but its more because of the way things are down there at the moment & people are fed up.

I strongly believe people would put all that aside if we were playing a big side at home.

2 points.
1 Ive been a supporter for 25 years have seen us play the likes of maesteg park to man utd. Been in crowds of 800 supporting us and 220 at away games.

2 Im no glory hunter because if i was i would never have supported Cardiff since 89.

If we had drawn Chelsea Friday i would have boycotted FACT.

I will admit im still renewing my ST next season though if thats ok.

Yes its shit at the moment but i'll be there and anyone who goes are true supporters- been there when we were shit in the lower leagues when 5000 was a big crowd so not going to give up now

Yawn

Call it a bloody boycott or not here was an opportunity, albeit by accident, for Cardiff fans to show their despair without being out of pocket. If the press and Tan think its a boycott it will get the desired attention. But no, some on here, including those passionately anti rebrand and anti dinosaur football have to churn out the sort of mixed messages that leaves most fans, including me, scratching our heads in confusion. As for those that seem to be inferring to some Cardiff fans as hypocrites and liars it conjures up the old adage "of those in glasshouses should not throw stones".

Agree complete farce of a post by carl. Carl answer me this has vincent tan listened and taken the slight bit of notice of a blue stadium so far?
NO HE TOLD EVERYONE CHRISTMAS DAY THAT! IT ISNT WORKING ARE YOU REALLY THAT THICK!?

Why

Sorry meant for Coco

Completely agree. I'm not going because I don't want to waste my money. Watching us play in the league is bad enough at the moment.

Jon, Honesty is the best way,thats why a lot are not going and thats crossed my mind and I might just do that.

Annis, this season is definitely testing me as a Cardiff supporter. From the red, the shit football, Tan's dictatorship, the all-round negativity. I still go to games because I've paid for my season ticket but I'd be lying if I said I'm enjoying it, even when we've been winning.

Sorry meant for Coco

Those in attendance Friday will not have a monopoly on the 'true supporters' tag surely ? I find that well-worn statement a little tedious !


Hence the Yawn

I really don't understand this at all.

If we drew a big team at home, the likes of Man City, Chelsea, Man United etc we would probably sell out or if not certainly close to selling out.

The main reason is that people don't want to pay MORE MONEY to watch Cardiff against a Colchester side who are currently 23rd in league 1 and I cant blame them & of course its on the tele.

I'm not buying this one as a boycott. Not one bit.

If you are not going because you have had enough of lining Tan's pocket then you can call it a boycott, as an individual

This is why protesting is pointless because Cardiff City Fans have become fickle and the first sign of success the Blue argument goes out the window. That's why I'm out from next season.

Find it quite interesting how the "No Blue No Renew" campaign has come along since we've been seeing our Bluebirds playing like a typical mid table mediocre side. Where was the No Blue No Renew when we were high-flying at the top of the Championship two years back?

Find it quite interesting how the "No Blue No Renew" campaign has come along since we've been seeing our Bluebirds playing like a typical mid table mediocre side. Where was the No Blue No Renew when we were high-flying at the top of the Championship two years back?

I can answer that for you.
Reluctantly accepted rebrand at first due to rumour of liquidation (Red or Dead)
Hated it the moment I laid eyes on us in Red but couldn't just walk away.
Was present at all major meetings, marches, protests etc during first and second season.
Still found it hard to walk away, what else is there to do on Saturdays and 1000's others didn't walk so why should I?
I (naively) thought that these protests would do the job and Tan would change his mind.
I renewed this season but soon boycotted and the term 'No Blue No Renew' just came to me a month ago (we were actually on a decent run at the time)
It started as a modern hashtag but soon spread so started from there.

Does that make me less of a fan because i'm starting something? You may call it fickle, but I know how much I love my Club and how much I want it back.

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This is a bit of a red herring as far as I'm concerned.

In one way, some fans may genuinely be staying away as a protest, then of course it is a boycott.

However, it's a bit like union action where there is no loss of pay or danger of reprisals from the boss. No risk, no monetary sacrifice, nobody misses out really. In that way, it's a bit lame.

To be honest, an empty stadium for a non-event has limited impact and low numbers can be put down to the fixture or the fact that it is on free TV.

For the rest of this season, I believe the best way of getting the massage home is by a show of strength by season ticket holders turning up in large numbers in silent protest. If necessary, a mass walkout at a given point (not half time!) and either not returning or coming back in en masse, again at a pre-arranged time.

Leaving or staying away because of poor performances isn't good enough. Tan can blame the players for that.

Just saying.

Completely agree. I'm not going because I don't want to waste my money. Watching us play in the league is bad enough at the moment.

Jon, Honesty is the best way,thats why a lot are not going and thats crossed my mind and I might just do that.

Annis, this season is definitely testing me as a Cardiff supporter. From the red, the shit football, Tan's dictatorship, the all-round negativity. I still go to games because I've paid for my season ticket but I'd be lying if I said I'm enjoying it, even when we've been winning.

I'm with you all the way Jon. I won't be going or watching on tv because I need a break from the doom and gloom

Completely agree. I'm not going because I don't want to waste my money. Watching us play in the league is bad enough at the moment.

Jon, Honesty is the best way,thats why a lot are not going and thats crossed my mind and I might just do that.

Annis, this season is definitely testing me as a Cardiff supporter. From the red, the shit football, Tan's dictatorship, the all-round negativity. I still go to games because I've paid for my season ticket but I'd be lying if I said I'm enjoying it, even when we've been winning.

I'm with you all the way Jon. I won't be going or watching on tv because I need a break from the doom and gloom

I'm working Friday evening anyway and I'm not even going to use it as an excuse.

I really don't understand this at all.

If we drew a big team at home, the likes of Man City, Chelsea, Man United etc we would probably sell out or if not certainly close to selling out.

The main reason is that people don't want to pay MORE MONEY to watch Cardiff against a Colchester side who are currently 23rd in league 1 and I cant blame them & of course its on the tele.

I'm not buying this one as a boycott. Not one bit.

I'm boycotting it

#nobluenorenew

tan OUT

I'm boycotting it

i said this in another post, if we had man ure, we would have, a full house, now we have colchester the ban is in?