Atmosphere during games

[KiwiTig]

Apparently the noise of the crumbie crowd inside the changing rooms is a major factor why the stand is still there as it inspires so much …can anyone else confirm this ?

That and because it hasn’t caught fire yet

I suppose there is that

[longlivethecrumbie]

Apparently the noise of the crumbie crowd inside the changing rooms is a major factor why the stand is still there as it inspires so much …can anyone else confirm this ?

That and because it hasn’t caught fire yet

I suppose there is that

It does make me wonder how neither of the old stands burned down back in the day when smoking was allowed in the stands.

[Rugbygramps]

In all seriousness I hope as and when they come to develop it they manage to keep the terrace and tunnel through the crowd, as it is becoming very rare and holds it own special place

[Rugbygramps]

That and because it hasn’t caught fire yet

I suppose there is that

It does make me wonder how neither of the old stands burned down back in the day when smoking was allowed in the stands.

Especially with dear old Bill knocking his pipe out on the steps

[LE18]

I suppose there is that

It does make me wonder how neither of the old stands burned down back in the day when smoking was allowed in the stands.

Especially with dear old Bill knocking his pipe out on the steps

Its because its well seasoned, just like us who sit in it.

[ourla]

Back on style of play.

Who would you rather support - Bristol/Quins or Saracens/Sale?

And who has the best atmosphere at their games?

[Rugbygramps]

Back on style of play.

Who would you rather support - Bristol/Quins or Saracens/Sale?

And who has the best atmosphere at their games?

The most attractive total rugby side for me is Saracens, and they seem to generate a decent atmosphere at the Stonex

[ourla]

Back on style of play.

Who would you rather support - Bristol/Quins or Saracens/Sale?

And who has the best atmosphere at their games?

The most attractive total rugby side for me is Saracens, and they seem to generate a decent atmosphere at the Stonex

In addendum to my previous question. I realised I said "support" as opposed to watch on a regular basis. Maybe the two things are the same. Also atmosphere assumes you attend the games as opposed to watching on the telly - although even that is enhanced by a good atmo. It's a complex thing in a way.

What triggered my thought was reading about Bristol losing 5 on the bounce and discussions about Pat Lam. I love watching Bristol, the ground seems good and to have a reasonable atmosphere. But success as largely so far eluded them.

Whatever you think of Saracens and the salary cap thing surely you've got to admire how they have kept their core and regenerated.

Sale are a bit hard work and the ground/atmo not all that. Bit I do like to see a team from the north do well and there are bit Tigerish in the way they play.

[Old Hob]

Ashton Gate is indeed an excellent ground.... but usually half full. So, it still has that rattling a pea in a cocoa tin feel.

[ourla]

Ashton Gate is indeed an excellent ground.... but usually half full. So, it still has that rattling a pea in a cocoa tin feel.

Does a ground have to be full? I mean wouldn't a half full Ashton Gate have as many supporters in it as a full AJ Bell or Kingston Park? Not saying you are wrong just interested.

[TigerFeetSteve]

Ashton Gate is indeed an excellent ground.... but usually half full. So, it still has that rattling a pea in a cocoa tin feel.

Does a ground have to be full? I mean wouldn't a half full Ashton Gate have as many supporters in it as a full AJ Bell or Kingston Park? Not saying you are wrong just interested.

Thing is how the accoustics in stadium's work generally mean that significant portions of empty seats will cause loss of atmosphere.

[Rugbygramps]

Ashton Gate is indeed an excellent ground.... but usually half full. So, it still has that rattling a pea in a cocoa tin feel.

Does a ground have to be full? I mean wouldn't a half full Ashton Gate have as many supporters in it as a full AJ Bell or Kingston Park? Not saying you are wrong just interested.

A half full Ashton Gate would have more supporters than most grounds bar MWWR and the Gardens.
The point about half full grounds is an excellent one. It’s why the Ricoh always seemed so soulless had that many spectators Ben at the A J Bell it would have been a very different ground

[johnthegriff]

Wasps at Wycombe was more enjoyable than Wasps at the Ricoh and Wasps at Loftus Rd was terrible for atmosphere. Irish at the Majeski became soulless it was picking up for them at Brentford. 10k capacity with 7k fans has an atmosphere 30k capacity with 7k fans dead.

[KiwiTig]

My thoughts are that we add to something good and make it even better ?

[ourla]

Eggchasers on "WHY IS NO-ONE WATCHING DOMESTIC RUGBY?"

https://youtu.be/MHtQqrKbKxY?si=2gYt2j_bNrFdPoOe