Would you buy a season ticket with Appleton in charge ?

I'll be renewing whatever division we are in as I am a supporter. Looked at twitter before and we have some strange so called fans. Some of them pleased our club captain is injured and hope it's a long layoff. If Maxwell would have let that goal in this board would have exploded. Get behind the team it's not pretty at the moment but the team needs our support.
 
JJpool said:
The recruitment process, to land on Appleton, was frankly pathetic after what was said about what they were looking for.

As said they knew he wasn't liked, but maybe they thought he'll do ok and prove people wrong, however it happened he hasn't.

It was always going to kill the feelgood factor somewhat, as losing Critchley to most was a big unexpected negative. We countered that with a largely perceived massive negative and followed with a negative summer and price rises.

From day 1 the atmosphere was way less.

Going back twice now for managers who weren't even managers you'd be exited to go back for.... shows a real lack of ambition and understanding of football plus poor football business knowledge for me. Take about not understanding your audience.

As if you want to sell tickets and excite people, you get someone the fans will be exited about. Its really simple. It would have been really easy to create a buzz and keep it going and it all start with that appointment.

I can forgive the Grayson one although I certainly wouldn't have gone that way, but to make another ex manager blunder so soon after, it's a bit like not learning.

2 oit of 3 really uninspiring choices in there that makes me question what on earth the board were thinking.

The thing is it was completely obvious, speak to anyone on here or any fan and we'd have said get someone new, someone inspiring who fans will get behind, have no history with etc. Or if we do go for someone we know like Evatt, it's all completely positive and would have put bums on seats, would have kept the feelgood factor going, been given time and a fair crack etc.

Anyone who knows bfc fans would know how to fill the stadium better and keep the feelgood factor going.
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I think Mansford is too stubborn and arrogant to even consider or care what the fans think, about anything.
 
I'm currently trying to make up my mind whether to get a Season Ticket for next season.
At my age, although I have all (most) of my faculties intact I'm thinking of not getting one for next season.
MrsDP worries about me going now, so have to make the decision next year.
P.S. this has nothing to do with MA. I would always get a ST.
Just thinking about the dark nights driving etc.
 
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It would take a helluva lot for me not to renew. However, it’s understandable that many wouldn’t want to renew with Appleton in charge. It was the wrong choice to appoint him at the outset, due to the bad feeling towards him. That was clearly underestimated or not deemed an issue by those in charge.

He has been very unlucky with injuries. However, part of that could certainly be due to his training methods. His stubbornness over many factors doesn’t endear him to the fanbase:

1) Persistence in playing 433 when our squad is more suited to 442
2) Playing number 9s out wide
3) Playing one defensive minded midfielder and two attacking midfielders when teams are consistently cutting through us
4) Picking Maxwell over Grimmy
 
The manager wouldn’t affect me buying a season ticket.

I’m back up north for the festive period and I would normally go to every match possible but I don’t think I will this year. It’s a lot of time and money that could be used elsewhere and I’m not really enjoying it at the moment. It’s more to do with the atmosphere around the place than the results and performances. I’ve watched plenty of shite football over the years but we’ve tended to get behind the team, the atmosphere is very negative at the moment and I can’t be arsed with it.
 
Loco said:
It seems to me that lots of people have got sucked into a negative death spiral this season. The team are struggling with injuries and they need some positivity from the supporters to help them along. How do you think they feel if we keep moaning all the time? Toxic negativity isn't helping anybody.
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TheRealKingKenny said:
The manager wouldn’t affect me buying a season ticket.

I’m back up north for the festive period and I would normally go to every match possible but I don’t think I will this year. It’s a lot of time and money that could be used elsewhere and I’m not really enjoying it at the moment. It’s more to do with the atmosphere around the place than the results and performances. I’ve watched plenty of shite football over the years but we’ve tended to get behind the team, the atmosphere is very negative at the moment and I can’t be arsed with it.
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From what you’ve said it sounds like you aren’t around here most of the time so how are you judging the atmosphere. Message boards aren’t necessary a true reflection of the general fans view as they tend to attract the more vociferous fans)
 
All depends if you want your club to continue to exist. I do that's why I buy the season tickets.

Its not conditional upon the quality of the football that is likely to be served up.

If everyone did that there would be very few football clubs in existence.
 
Adams Kebab said:
Yep you’re right, forgot the missed pen v Swansea.

The issue is now he’s never going to win over the majority of the fanbase so we need to sack it off. Said this from the day he got it.

Learn from our mistakes and move on.

The concern is how he got the job in the first place.
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So people say sack the manager 2 weeks before the window opens with potential plans for signings in place Oh and we need a new manager by the way. I think Simon Sadler will strengthen his resolve after reading some of these stupid comments. It’s not the Manager that’s the problem it’s the players we have available THATS THE REALITY.
 
johnnyb said:
From what you’ve said it sounds like you aren’t around here most of the time so how are you judging the atmosphere. Message boards aren’t necessary a true reflection of the general fans view as they tend to attract the more vociferous fans)
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I go to the games and witness it.

You seem to have jumped to the wrong conclusion with that post.
 
Opinionhated said:
So people say sack the manager 2 weeks before the window opens with potential plans for signings in place Oh and we need a new manager by the way. I think Simon Sadler will strengthen his resolve after reading some of these stupid comments. It’s not the Manager that’s the problem it’s the players we have available THATS THE REALITY.
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The last bit of money the Appleton spent £750k can't even get in this current mess would you trust him with anymore?
 
I had one the season we nearly dropped out of the football league , going cap in hand asking the other clubs to allow us to remain. Gates were less than 2,000 .The club had to ask the Council for a loan to exist .Still got one the next season . The problems we have now seem miniscule to me in comparison to those times.
So yes , I'll be buying one .
 
Opinionhated said:
So people say sack the manager 2 weeks before the window opens with potential plans for signings in place Oh and we need a new manager by the way. I think Simon Sadler will strengthen his resolve after reading some of these stupid comments. It’s not the Manager that’s the problem it’s the players we have available THATS THE REALITY.
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I don’t see it ever improving to the level it needs to with the majority of fans now. After Wigan away it was probably the time to do it. The mood is just getting worse and worse by the weeks and I don’t see it improving, too many aren’t judging it clearly now.

The board have messed up. Appointing him was a big risk as the moment we had a bad spell the knives would be out, entirely predictable. The mood of his appointment wasn’t helped by piss poor recruitment.

That’s not a stupid comment that’s just the truth.
 
Adams Kebab said:
There is no way that this season at home is on a par with Hendry or Clark. Let’s not be dramatic.

I’ve just had a look at our home games.

Reading 1-0 (Good)
Swansea 0-1 (Poor)
Bristol City 3-3 (Good)
Blackburn 0-1 (Poor)
Norwich 0-1 (Poor)
Watford 3-1 (Quality)
Hull 1-3 (Dogshit)
Knobbers 4-2 (Quality)
Luton 0-1 (Poor- should have got a point)
Boro 0-3 (Total Dogshit)
Birmingham 0-0 (poor)

Won 3, Drawn 2, Lost 6.

It’s not good enough and Hull and Boro were piss poor but comparing it to Colin Hendry is nonsense.
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I'd watch the Nobbers match back. The result was quality but not the performance. They were the better team at, least for an hour. Our fans were brilliant second half
 
2 here will definitely be buying. l didn’t waste 4 1/2 years boycotting because of the turgid scum not to carry on supporting The Mighty because of the current manager. No it’s not good at the moment and the football being served up is pretty dull and boring but I’ve seen a lot worse over the 56 years following the team here, there and everywhere!
 
Philbfctrois said:
The evidence to me is we have several players missing and the squad is considerably weaker that last season

That's the evidence

Infact the constant negativity from some of our fans is actually making things worse

The players and manager need our backing
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Nine of Saturdays starting lineup were here last season.
 
Philbfctrois said:
So what our best player wasn't oh and their best player was
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One player shouldn’t make all the difference, if it does we really are in trouble. I was with you most of the way about Critchley and although Appleton was nowhere near my preferred choice, I was prepared to give him a chance. My first opinion of him is proving to be right. Whilst I know my opinion won’t cause you to lose any sleep, I just don’t understand your blinkered view of Appleton. Yes he wasn’t supported in the transfer window, yes we have an unprecedented injury list, but he really doesn’t appear to have any idea how to get the best out of what he has available. He bought Thompson and said we would make a lot of money on him, he’s gone backwards after a really good start. Wright was bought for a sizeable fee and a very high reputation among Leicester fans, just like Thompson can’t even get in the squad. Something has gone terribly wrong and we are on a downward spiral, which I don’t think he is capable of getting us out of. He signed Bridcutt after a long chase, another sick note 100 appearances in 6 years, why? It’s bad enough carrying Stewart, without signing someone to accompany him in the treatment room. No, virtually everything he’s done since he arrived is poor, the only thing he appears to do extremely well is make a good impression in interviews.
 
Wizaard said:
Each to their own, but that's the epitome of fickle, imo.
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Disagree. As fans, there is only one way we can show our disapproval as we all showed during the Oyster years. I think Appleton is sucking the life out of this club and to show Sadler that we don't approve, the only way is to stop funding the club .. and after the O's that really pains me to say.
 
Albert Ross said:
One player shouldn’t make all the difference, if it does we really are in trouble. I was with you most of the way about Critchley and although Appleton was nowhere near my preferred choice, I was prepared to give him a chance. My first opinion of him is proving to be right. Whilst I know my opinion won’t cause you to lose any sleep, I just don’t understand your blinkered view of Appleton. Yes he wasn’t supported in the transfer window, yes we have an unprecedented injury list, but he really doesn’t appear to have any idea how to get the best out of what he has available. He bought Thompson and said we would make a lot of money on him, he’s gone backwards after a really good start. Wright was bought for a sizeable fee and a very high reputation among Leicester fans, just like Thompson can’t even get in the squad. Something has gone terribly wrong and we are on a downward spiral, which I don’t think he is capable of getting us out of. He signed Bridcutt after a long chase, another sick note 100 appearances in 6 years, why? It’s bad enough carrying Stewart, without signing someone to accompany him in the treatment room. No, virtually everything he’s done since he arrived is poor, the only thing he appears to do extremely well is make a good impression in interviews.
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He signed Bridcutt as the window had closed after the club fcuked about with failed bids for numerous players

Do you really think Bridcutt and Ward were the managers top targets?
 
Philbfctrois said:
He signed Bridcutt as the window had closed after the club fcuked about with failed bids for numerous players

Do you really think Bridcutt and Ward were the managers top targets?
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I know they weren’t but before Bridcutt signed he was going on about him as though he was the answer to our prayers. He might as well not have signed either for the non contribution they have made. We might as well not sign anyone rather than waste wages on players who can’t or he won’t play.
 
the_stockport_one said:
I'm certainly not fickle but this is dire and the manager is alienating the fans, and I think the answer is no, I want to see an effort from the manager to engage with us and be with us where we feel eight behind him.
Our atmosphere has gone and if he is not gone before Hull you could well get the crowd turning nasty on him there.
So no from me but if he wasn't here and we went down I'd still buy one
FTSO
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What this man say's rings my bell and never in my lifetime supporting the Pool have I thought like this barring the boycott years.

It makes me very sad and I do hope Simon can get his head around people like me who are very discouraged primarily because of the promise of good attacking footy(which is not the be-all and end-all) but what we have atm is shocking beyond belief.

This attempt by Appletart to play 4-3-3 for so long knowing we don't have the tools to play it.
Just look on Saturday at what happened in the second half.

Why has half a season of mostly dire footy been wasted just because of his personal pride gets in the way?
 
this boring football continues then probably not, missed a few games this season as not been excited to go and sit in the cold watching dross.
Left one game at half time never done that before. Here's hoping by the end of the season at least my enthusiasm returns. last time felt like this was the Worthington years.
 
Even on AVFTT it’s pretty clear that there is a decent percentage of fans who would not, or at at the very least think twice, before renewing a season ticket for next season with Appleton still in a job. Seeing as we sold over 8000 tickets this season but there’s a noticeable drop off in match day home attendees (a lot of which are likely season ticket holders) then it really doesn’t bode well for the club if they’re thinking of keeping the guy around.

If they’re ignoring the results, performances and general feeling around the club then surely they’ll at very least have to take action when it impacts them financially.

He’s got to go. The inaction from the club is baffling.
 
Yes, as much as I'd prefer a different manager, supporting the club and team are bigger than any 1 person. He'll be gone before that becomes an issue because there is no doubt, if he's still in charge it will almost certainly mean relegation and a whole heap of supporters no renewing.
 
Albert Ross said:
I know they weren’t but before Bridcutt signed he was going on about him as though he was the answer to our prayers. He might as well not have signed either for the non contribution they have made. We might as well not sign anyone rather than waste wages on players who can’t or he won’t play.
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I'm no Appleton fanboy but results improved when Bridcutt came in and dropped off again when he was out of the side.

On the topic of STs, I'm glad I didn't renew now. Have turned down free tickets on three occasions already this season and no regrets for every match - so I'd be double pissed off as a paying punter. As things are, I'll stay at home or in the pub like a central heated zen master. Let everyone else elevate their blood pressure on my behalf. Also, with the money saved I can heat my home for a few days.
 
rockontommy said:
I'm no Appleton fanboy but results improved when Bridcutt came in and dropped off again when he was out of the side.

On the topic of STs, I'm glad I didn't renew now. Have turned down free tickets on three occasions already this season and no regrets for every match - so I'd be double pissed off as a paying punter. As things are, I'll stay at home or in the pub like a central heated zen master. Let everyone else elevate their blood pressure on my behalf. Also, with the money saved I can heat my home for a few days.
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Problem is as I posted on another thread Bridcutt has made 100 appearances in 6 years, it’s not much use being the best player in the treatment room. As for the STs, you pays your money, or in your case don’t, and you takes your choice. Rock on tommy.👍
 
I answer to the o/p - I really dislike Appleton but I am more furious as to how poor our signings have been which I put at Mansford's door. Put it this way, I think I'd hold back and lose my early bird discount before I made a decision as I've so far missed 5 games this season just because I couldn't be arse going (and missed nothing!)
 
LA1 Seasider said:
Even on AVFTT it’s pretty clear that there is a decent percentage of fans who would not, or at at the very least think twice, before renewing a season ticket for next season with Appleton still in a job. Seeing as we sold over 8000 tickets this season but there’s a noticeable drop off in match day home attendees (a lot of which are likely season ticket holders) then it really doesn’t bode well for the club if they’re thinking of keeping the guy around.

If they’re ignoring the results, performances and general feeling around the club then surely they’ll at very least have to take action when it impacts them financially.

He’s got to go. The inaction from the club is baffling.
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What's baffling is the way so called fans won't support the team because they don't like Appleton
 
SirHarryThomson said:
I'll be renewing whatever division we are in as I am a supporter. Looked at twitter before and we have some strange so called fans. Some of them pleased our club captain is injured and hope it's a long layoff. If Maxwell would have let that goal in this board would have exploded. Get behind the team it's not pretty at the moment but the team needs our support.
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FFS it's hardly as if the oystons have come back. Get a grip. Utmp
 
LA1 Seasider said:
Boycott years aside me and my dad have been season ticket holders as long as I can remember. Going to the football is pretty much all me and the old man have in common tbh and when I no longer have that it will be very sad indeed. It’s for that reason and that reason alone that BFC are very lucky in that they get my money season after season regardless of division or dross being served up.

BUT football ultimately is entertainment. It’s supposed to be enjoyable - whether that’s the action on the field, the atmosphere in the stands or the facilities on offer alongside.

I can honestly say what I’m currently seeing is just about as poor as I can remember. It’s on par with Clark and Hendry. The atmosphere has been killed. Thankfully Sadler is making BR a nicer place to be, but as far as entertainment value goes - it’s woeful.

Season ticket sales are surely going to fall off of a cliff regardless of what division we’re in next season unless something changes.
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On the plus side we have at last a great owner who actually cares for the club.
I'll keep buying a season ticket until such time I can't afford to buy one because we are still fortunate to have a club to support through lean and very lean years.
 
Not been to a single match all season and have no intention of paying to watch what Appleton has to offer so far (whether or not I have to travel 400 miles per game).

Still a fan of BFC who wishes them every success and has done for near on 60 years. No longer a supporter (financially).
 
LA1 Seasider said:
Boycott years aside me and my dad have been season ticket holders as long as I can remember. Going to the football is pretty much all me and the old man have in common tbh and when I no longer have that it will be very sad indeed. It’s for that reason and that reason alone that BFC are very lucky in that they get my money season after season regardless of division or dross being served up.

BUT football ultimately is entertainment. It’s supposed to be enjoyable - whether that’s the action on the field, the atmosphere in the stands or the facilities on offer alongside.

I can honestly say what I’m currently seeing is just about as poor as I can remember. It’s on par with Clark and Hendry. The atmosphere has been killed. Thankfully Sadler is making BR a nicer place to be, but as far as entertainment value goes - it’s woeful.

Season ticket sales are surely going to fall off of a cliff regardless of what division we’re in next season unless something changes.
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If that’s the main thing you’ve got in common with your dad then however poor it is at the moment you should carry on renewing, it’s bfc we aren’t a normal club, anything can happen , next year we may make the playoffs, win ( as usual) & be in the prem
Hang on in there!
I’m not quite sure who I’m trying to giving a pep talk to, you or me!
I still love going to the games with my youngest, the other two have given up, you can’t beat getting Reynards in your fingers and toes, watching shite football in general,after a defeat it’s great fun to stay in the ground for a while to watch the players come over and give us a halfhearted clap, think about it, if you didn’t go you’d only end up doing something enjoyable on a Saturday and who wants that it’d be boring
 
I don‘t know what will happen in the Jan transfer window but based on the squad we have today, if Appleton keeps Pool up he will have achieved a good outcome and I will buy a season ticket next season even though I live in Hampshire.
 
We bought our season tickets before MA was appointed tbh we never thought the owner/board would ever appoint a tactical neanderthal but they did and now the likelihood is we will be relegated. I hope I am wrong but with MA as manager we will with heavy hearts not renew. A club needs to have ambition and I don't think we have that anymore. Sorry if you think this is a negative post but even if the club doesn't, I have ambition for them and major change needs to happen>
 
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