Nigel

Thank You Very Much !

Firstly I never said I had a lot of money, quite the opposite & I never said I was better than any fan. Anyone reading my post should have enough intelligence to see that I am clearing playing 'devil's advocate' by simply asking the question. People who have stated that they are giving the club more money should also take into account the large payments from TV, Sky ESPN etc & the SPL, small clubs do not survive on home gate money only. People should ask why we play so much better away from home ? The abuse Eric Odihiambo gets from our home fans is appalling. - I did not notice any ICT fans giving him abuse when he scored in the 81st minute at Ibrox on 30th Oct last year. If some people here think that being a fan consists of supporting the club financially by only going to home games then you keep believing your own truth. I happen to think it means a bit more than that, for example travelling to Parkhead for a midweek evening game and still singing after Celtic have scored their 6th goal, knowing that you won't be home until 2:30 am and still having to get up at 6:00 am to go to work. Also I am in debt following ICT, I am still paying for some of last years tickets. My main point is; If you do have the time and some money or credit available and a spare day and you still do not want to support your team away from home: why ? We need more fans at away games, If I have made even one person consider going to an away game for the first time then I would be happy.

I actually use my birth name.

Would most people agree that any fan who attends at least a few away (2+ matches) a season is more loyal than a season ticket holder who refuses to attend any away matches ? My wife & I have been to a few home & away & I am unable to persuade (as if we should have to) any of the season ticket holders I have spoken met to come to even one away match. We always have more fun at away matches,have never had any trouble & if finances & work would allow we would attend more.