[big al]

In my job I travel to peoples homes around the borough & on mentionng the Stanley receive comments as "yes, I was in my garden on Saturday & could hear the crowd." On telling them to get down & support what is their home town team often the reply is somewhat apathetic. We need to create more excitement, a buzz about the club, something Jase & the Ultras are trying out in town. Get John & the players out into the community visiting schools, taking part in sports lessons to show the club is a part of this community. OK odd ones as Rommy Bocco went to Hollins but more of this is needed & on a greater scale. Blaming the drum is a lame excuse, look at the continental clubs where they have almost a full orchestra of drums, trumpets etc. The whole reason the club is doing well is to quote JC "the noise, songs & atmosphere created by the fans that encourages the players & creates an imposing environment that travelling clubs find intimidating." Lets have less excuses & more encouragement. Talk to ex fans, mates etc. Tell them how the club is on the brink of realising its dream of a return to league football, how exiting the play is at this level & that you can't beat being there. Try & encourage just one person to take another look & come to the next home game. If only half stay as regulars & do the same we can pull the crowds in again. If a farming community as Hereford can pull in crowds of 3000 plus with their dingy facilities we can do better. COME ON, AFTER ALL - THIS IS THE SEASON!