" Reflecting On My First Game Back "

I founded KCB and walked away on Day 1 but somehow felt obligated to be there for the 1st game back in blue. I bought a ticket on implulse yesterday when the official announcement came but found myself struggling for motivation this morning.

All this outpouring of thanks and respect to Tan when all he's done is returned what he stole in the first place left me struggling with my conscience again. Still, having broken my vow not to contribute to the Tan regime, I forced myself to go.

I enjoyed it far more than I expected to and had no difficulty identifying with the team despite having willed them to lose for the past 2 1/2 seasons. It was good to see them grind out a win.

It was great to see some of the old crew I used to sit with and I felt some of the passion return when we ran out in blue. I waved my scarf and sang along too.

Having said all that, I think I'm done as a ST holder. The connection to the Club and the fans is bust and just not as strong as it used to be. The atmosphere wasn't bad but if that's as good as gets on such a momentous occasion, it doesn't bode well for the future.

As for the football itself, I surprised myself by feeling sorry for the Redbirds and the "reluctant reds." I thought I was the tormented one but I think you may have suffered more than me.

I founded KCB and walked away on Day 1 but somehow felt obligated to be there for the 1st game back in blue. I bought a ticket on implulse yesterday when the official announcement came but found myself struggling for motivation this morning.

All this outpouring of thanks and respect to Tan when all he's done is returned what he stole in the first place left me struggling with my conscience again. Still, having broken my vow not to contribute to the Tan regime, I forced myself to go.

I enjoyed it far more than I expected to and had no difficulty identifying with the team despite having willed them to lose for the past 2 1/2 seasons. It was good to see them grind out a win.

It was great to see some of the old crew I used to sit with and I felt some of the passion return when we ran out in blue. I waved my scarf and sang along too.

Having said all that, I think I'm done as a ST holder. The connection to the Club and the fans is bust and just not as strong as it used to be. The atmosphere wasn't bad but if that's as good as gets on such a momentous occasion, it doesn't bode well for the future.

As for the football itself, I surprised myself by feeling sorry for the Redbirds and the "reluctant reds." I thought I was the tormented one but I think you may have suffered more than me.

The football has been shocking, two poor teams today, and a lucky win, keepers had feck all to do.

We're you suprised how scared they are to shoot ????

The football has been shocking, two poor teams today, and a lucky win, keepers had feck all to do.

We're you suprised how scared they are to shoot ????

Very surprised and very disappointed at how slowly the team moved forward. Counter attacking at snail's pace. Thought the 2 new boys did well. That Revell is definitely a gifted footballer but he needs a fox in the box to play alongide him and ALF is not that man. He was shocking.

I founded KCB and walked away on Day 1 but somehow felt obligated to be there for the 1st game back in blue. I bought a ticket on implulse yesterday when the official announcement came but found myself struggling for motivation this morning.

All this outpouring of thanks and respect to Tan when all he's done is returned what he stole in the first place left me struggling with my conscience again. Still, having broken my vow not to contribute to the Tan regime, I forced myself to go.

I enjoyed it far more than I expected to and had no difficulty identifying with the team despite having willed them to lose for the past 2 1/2 seasons. It was good to see them grind out a win.

It was great to see some of the old crew I used to sit with and I felt some of the passion return when we ran out in blue. I waved my scarf and sang along too.

Having said all that, I think I'm done as a ST holder. The connection to the Club and the fans is bust and just not as strong as it used to be. The atmosphere wasn't bad but if that's as good as gets on such a momentous occasion, it doesn't bode well for the future.

As for the football itself, I surprised myself by feeling sorry for the Redbirds and the "reluctant reds." I thought I was the tormented one but I think you may have suffered more than me.

I feel their will be a lot of the returnees disappointed.

The football is below standard compared to our first season in red. This is down to the direction of business on the pitch. Out with the expensive, in with the to so expensive. It is going to take some clever management.

Personally I feel if you can accept that is how it is going to be on the pitch it will make it a lot easier.

Simple, don't enjoy, don't come.

I founded KCB and walked away on Day 1 but somehow felt obligated to be there for the 1st game back in blue. I bought a ticket on implulse yesterday when the official announcement came but found myself struggling for motivation this morning.

All this outpouring of thanks and respect to Tan when all he's done is returned what he stole in the first place left me struggling with my conscience again. Still, having broken my vow not to contribute to the Tan regime, I forced myself to go.

I enjoyed it far more than I expected to and had no difficulty identifying with the team despite having willed them to lose for the past 2 1/2 seasons. It was good to see them grind out a win.

It was great to see some of the old crew I used to sit with and I felt some of the passion return when we ran out in blue. I waved my scarf and sang along too.

Having said all that, I think I'm done as a ST holder. The connection to the Club and the fans is bust and just not as strong as it used to be. The atmosphere wasn't bad but if that's as good as gets on such a momentous occasion, it doesn't bode well for the future.

As for the football itself, I surprised myself by feeling sorry for the Redbirds and the "reluctant reds." I thought I was the tormented one but I think you may have suffered more than me.

I feel the same but we can't change the past its about our future now

I founded KCB and walked away on Day 1 but somehow felt obligated to be there for the 1st game back in blue. I bought a ticket on implulse yesterday when the official announcement came but found myself struggling for motivation this morning.

All this outpouring of thanks and respect to Tan when all he's done is returned what he stole in the first place left me struggling with my conscience again. Still, having broken my vow not to contribute to the Tan regime, I forced myself to go.

I enjoyed it far more than I expected to and had no difficulty identifying with the team despite having willed them to lose for the past 2 1/2 seasons. It was good to see them grind out a win.

It was great to see some of the old crew I used to sit with and I felt some of the passion return when we ran out in blue. I waved my scarf and sang along too.

Having said all that, I think I'm done as a ST holder. The connection to the Club and the fans is bust and just not as strong as it used to be. The atmosphere wasn't bad but if that's as good as gets on such a momentous occasion, it doesn't bode well for the future.

As for the football itself, I surprised myself by feeling sorry for the Redbirds and the "reluctant reds." I thought I was the tormented one but I think you may have suffered more than me.

I feel the same but we can't change the past its about our future now

Exactly, laying down the foundations of what it takes to make you happy is bollox, it's a football club that plays to win. We're back in blue, don't like it, jog on old school.

Exactly, laying down the foundations of what it takes to make you happy is bollox, it's a football club that plays to win. We're back in blue, don't like it, jog on old school.

If it wasn't for the old school son, the Club would have folded long ago. Learn some respect.

Old man, the old school that stayed away and put no money intently so old cretins like you stick to their morals while the young ones still support the boys no matter what, get off your high horse and RESPECT those that put the club before their own selfish reasons.

Old man, the old school that stayed away and put no money intently so old cretins like you stick to their morals while the young ones still support the boys no matter what, get off your high horse and RESPECT those that put the club before their own selfish reasons.

Haven't you worked out yet that it was the threat of an empty stadium that got the Blue back? Support the boys no matter what and you'd still be in Red or maybe you preferred it that way?

Fans leave, new ones come.........That's the way it has always been.

It was never as good as the old days !!!!!!

I guess today was about as good as its going to get, so I would continue doing whatever you have been for the last 2.5 seasons.

Welcome Back Mike

Great to see have fans like yourself back

Now the football has to improve

Considering it was our first game back in blue, apart from the first 20 minutes the atmosphere was poor. I know it was a crap game of football, but the boys in the Canton really need to stand up to the plate. Maybe it's a modern football fan thing, the fans just can't seem to be arsed. Then again, just watched Palace and they generate a great noise, maybe we should take a leaf out of their book and take on an Ultra theme?
As for the OP, I respect his stance, but if he's fallen out of love with the club, that's a great shame. Hope it gets the love back, but as others have said, fans come and go.

I founded KCB and walked away on Day 1 but somehow felt obligated to be there for the 1st game back in blue. I bought a ticket on implulse yesterday when the official announcement came but found myself struggling for motivation this morning.

All this outpouring of thanks and respect to Tan when all he's done is returned what he stole in the first place left me struggling with my conscience again. Still, having broken my vow not to contribute to the Tan regime, I forced myself to go.

I enjoyed it far more than I expected to and had no difficulty identifying with the team despite having willed them to lose for the past 2 1/2 seasons. It was good to see them grind out a win.

It was great to see some of the old crew I used to sit with and I felt some of the passion return when we ran out in blue. I waved my scarf and sang along too.

Having said all that, I think I'm done as a ST holder. The connection to the Club and the fans is bust and just not as strong as it used to be. The atmosphere wasn't bad but if that's as good as gets on such a momentous occasion, it doesn't bode well for the future.

As for the football itself, I surprised myself by feeling sorry for the Redbirds and the "reluctant reds." I thought I was the tormented one but I think you may have suffered more than me.

Wanting the team to lose for last 2.5 years? Shocking.

Considering it was our first game back in blue, apart from the first 20 minutes the atmosphere was poor. I know it was a crap game of football, but the boys in the Canton really need to stand up to the plate. Maybe it's a modern football fan thing, the fans just can't seem to be arsed. Then again, just watched Palace and they generate a great noise, maybe we should take a leaf out of their book and take on an Ultra theme?
As for the OP, I respect his stance, but if he's fallen out of love with the club, that's a great shame. Hope it gets the love back, but as others have said, fans come and go.

Ray - how many games have you been to this season? Because that's the best atmosphere we've had since Malky was sacked.

Agree maccydee, wanting your team to lose a and to try and demonstrate wisdom by referring to call someone "son" is very Sad on both counts. It's rot like this that needs to say way from real fans.

Considering it was our first game back in blue, apart from the first 20 minutes the atmosphere was poor. I know it was a crap game of football, but the boys in the Canton really need to stand up to the plate. Maybe it's a modern football fan thing, the fans just can't seem to be arsed. Then again, just watched Palace and they generate a great noise, maybe we should take a leaf out of their book and take on an Ultra theme?
As for the OP, I respect his stance, but if he's fallen out of love with the club, that's a great shame. Hope it gets the love back, but as others have said, fans come and go.

Ray - how many games have you been to this season? Because that's the best atmosphere we've had since Malky was sacked.

Only missed the Reading cup game. Yes, you're right, it's the best since Swansea last season, but it really goes to show how piss poor the atmosphere has been since Malky left. To be honest, since the rebrand the atmosphere has been poor anyway, apart from the odd game. I honestly thought the ground would be rocking today, sadly it was anything but. Maybe it'll take a while to get things going again now we're back to our rightful colour.

My first game for a couple of years, and while it was great to get back I was surprised at the atmosphere in the ground, although the standard of football probably didn't help. To be honest, I didn't think the football was any better than Div 1 level, and I couldn't get my head around the way we pumped a lot of high balls up the pitch, and usually lost possession because of this. I remember us playing Fulham in the bottom division, and I don't think the standard of football was much better today. Things will get better I'm sure.

Considering it was our first game back in blue, apart from the first 20 minutes the atmosphere was poor. I know it was a crap game of football, but the boys in the Canton really need to stand up to the plate. Maybe it's a modern football fan thing, the fans just can't seem to be arsed. Then again, just watched Palace and they generate a great noise, maybe we should take a leaf out of their book and take on an Ultra theme?
As for the OP, I respect his stance, but if he's fallen out of love with the club, that's a great shame. Hope it gets the love back, but as others have said, fans come and go.

Ray - how many games have you been to this season? Because that's the best atmosphere we've had since Malky was sacked.

Only missed the Reading cup game. Yes, you're right, it's the best since Swansea last season, but it really goes to show how piss poor the atmosphere has been since Malky left. To be honest, since the rebrand the atmosphere has been poor anyway, apart from the odd game. I honestly thought the ground would be rocking today, sadly it was anything but. Maybe it'll take a while to get things going again now we're back to our rightful colour.

Atmosphere has been poor for a long time. Well before the rebrand.

We have this disillusion that we have the loudest, most mental fans in the world.

Ninian park had days where the ground was rocking, sometimes it was euphoric, sometimes hilarious, sometimes frightening. But there were also days where it was dreary and average.

I don't know if it was because of the Soul Crew's reputation, the fact that we were the biggest team in Wales for so long (thus had a special factor about us) or if we really were the craziest bunch around. But we seem to have this expectation that every week should be like the day we beat Man City last season.

We should all be taking massive positives from last Saturday's turnout and noise. It was the first time all season that ive genuinely believed we announced the correct attendance figures, and we really improved the atmosphere inside CCS.