It’s a good job Haaland is good at football, because that is one ugly looking bloke

Nice bit of racism.

I must make a note that all tall blond men are Nazis.

Would of been delighted with 5 points from the first 5 games at the beginning of the season. Will get that if we don't lose tomorrow and hoping for even better. Haaland could well be top scorer in the PL this season and looks a snip on the transfer market with the silly transfer fees being quoted at the moment. Hoping for a few new additions ourselves but hopefully won't be held to ransom. COYP !!

“ [T]here are known knowns; there are things we know that we know.There are known unknowns; that is to say there are things that, we now know we don't know.But there are also unknown unknowns – there are things we do not know we don't know. ”
—United States Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld

I didn't suggest that they went anywhere, just merely that whenever we've played them the 'opposition fans' do not bare any resemblance to the Man City fans of old. Perhaps some of them cannot afford the luxury of watching City anymore just as a theory.

Do you have any further questions or would you like me to explain further?

Edit: Want to expand upon this for the removal of doubt.

As an example, I distinctly remember shortly after the dirty Russian money turned up at Stamford Bridge going with a mate from school to a Chelsea match for his Birthday along with a few others. We were briefed to state we supported Chelsea before arriving at the bridge and were inevitably questioned by a few of the adults there. All followed diligently however being as I was then I proudly proclaimed 'Palace'. The reaction I got was a wry smirk and chuckle from a few who until that point had been snarling at what they perceived to be the new, Ambramovich era, suddenly inspired 'Chelsea fans'.

I can very well see that happening at Newcastle however have no way of foretelling it. It certainly won't happen overnight, but it has happened at City. Every single time we've played them and on both my trips to the Etihad the 'crowd' has of course some 'proper' City fans however the number of foreign faces/voices and general demeanour/behaviour of many are more reminiscent of those visiting a tourist attraction. A very long sight from what I remember before or see at/with other clubs. I quite enjoyed chatting to a few Villa fans the other day.

Personally, I cannot see anything worse happening to Palace. There is a deep bond shared between 'true' supporters, a shared ecstasy at the best of moments and equally heartbreak and anger at the worst of times. Those kindred spirits would soon be diluted by the 'tourists' were we to start operating with a £500million transfer budget each window. All at a cost to what must feel a hollow and unearned glory to any real fan.

I'd sooner bemoan a loss to Walsall on the train home with strangers who instantly become family than watch Palace lift a Champions League with people who can't even spell 'Norwood' let alone point it out on the f**king map.

Edited by Nicholas91 (30 Aug 2022 1.59pm)

Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!

You did suggest they went somewhere " there may still be a few of the thousands (singular) who turned up to Maine Road occasionally still knocking about"

After half a decade of living in United's shadow and endless relegations if you think City fans first thought on hearing of the takeover was "sh*t foreign fans" your deluding yourself. But don't take my word for it have a read of this thread on the day of their takeover, feel free to copy and paste all the fans saying they are unhappy and are off!
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Now, I don't know you and it may well be that if the same was to happen to Palace you would may wee walk away but make no mistake you would be walking on your own!

Same mullets so not impossible.

Red and Blue Army!