Yes the ticket sales are looking good - biggest first day crowd for a long time. There does seem to be lots of optimism about at the moment - even on Sat when there was less than 10,000 the mood was positive and upbeat (at least pre game- the result and performance put a bit of a damper on things)
There does seem to be the feel of Wilko's promotion season (although he brought in some big name players to get things upbeat) or the minus 15 season (when despite major adversity there was a 'togetherness' about the place) Like i posted earlier this could be the most important ordinary league game for ages - a good result, performance and atmosphere and we could really get on a roll - as we did in both the above seasons (at least from the first home game under Wilko) Although we will never replicate that 1989 atmosphere (my favourite ever season) I do genuinely believe that once we get going we are right up there with the best in the country - albeit the standard has plummeted post all seater etc, most Prem grounds really are quiet- and IF we get behind the team we can make ER a fortress and a place where visiting teams fear to come. Having said all that, there is a nagging feeling at the back of my mind , increased when I look at the team and squad, that it could all come crashing down and very quickly. A bad performance and result on Saturday and fans will think that, despite all their efforts and good ideas, nothing has changed and GFH are not the answer, and that we are destined for another season of mediocrity and disappointment. Of course I hope I am wrong and hope that whatever happens the fans will remain upbeat and 100% behind McDermott and the players. I do believe that McDermott realises that LUFC is not just another football club, that we are a bit special and that he wants to be here for a long time and has a long term plan. Time will tell but I cannot wait Dave ________________________________ From: Richard Walker <[email protected]> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Cc: leeds list <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 12:45 Subject: Re: [LU] Rallying call from McDermott I'm with him Dave. Been out of the country for 3 weeks but got back yesterday. Full of optimism as usual. Went to get ticket and apart from family sections there's not many left. _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email [email protected] MARCHING ON TOGETHER
