Tomorrow a new season begins. Reading the threads on this board you'd be hard pressed to know that.

Is the total lack of enthusiasm for the new campaign based on being uninterested because of a July start, a certain trepidation as to what the new season holds, some other reason, or a combination of the above?

As ever I'd be interested in your thoughts.

Probably because hardly anyone uses this board anymore

Stan A. Einstein wrote: July 29th, 2022, 5:19 pm Tomorrow a new season begins. Reading the threads on this board you'd be hard pressed to know that.

Is the total lack of enthusiasm for the new campaign based on being uninterested because of a July start, a certain trepidation as to what the new season holds, some other reason, or a combination of the above?

As ever I'd be interested in your thoughts.

For me it's a combination of the early start and a feeling of foreboding about the coming season. Last Saturday I was more interested in following the live stream of Glamorgan's win against Leicestershire than the County's friendly at FGR.

Of course a couple of early wins will change all that.

Let's wait until the 'moro.
Can't enthuse at this time of year
While I'm at it Wokings away strip is black and Amber
Wrexham have sold 7.000 season tickets

Stan A. Einstein wrote: July 29th, 2022, 5:19 pm Tomorrow a new season begins. Reading the threads on this board you'd be hard pressed to know that.

Is the total lack of enthusiasm for the new campaign based on being uninterested because of a July start, a certain trepidation as to what the new season holds, some other reason, or a combination of the above?

As ever I'd be interested in your thoughts.

Not sure of the main point here. Brendan. If you look below on this mb, (no need to go to the bottom of the page), on a quick check I just found 8 threads that discuss the forthcoming season. Yes, this mb has less info (and people) than has been reported before but the info’ is still still there.

daftasfxxx wrote: July 29th, 2022, 5:22 pm Probably because hardly anyone uses this board anymore

…and hardly anyone has been able to, these past few months. A lot of people have left for Facebook site instead

I'm enthusiastic about tomorrow's game. Didn't want this fixture to start the season, but the first match is always keenly anticipated from the moment the fixtures come out. I'll be there despite the best efforts of the railway network to make it difficult.

Think the early start has thrown people tbh

And how bad this site has been performing has put people off

I can't make the connection between poor connectivity to this forum and people's enthusiasm for the football season. Yes, some fans may have been stopped from expressing themselves, but that doesn't mean they are less keen.

I have to be honest. Five home defeats on the spin has really deflated me. I’m left with no confidence in JR. Wildig & probably Bogle are good signings. As for the rest I have no idea. The early start hasn’t helped. Normally I can’t wait for the season to start. This time it’s very much meh! Nothing a few wins on the bounce won’t put right, but can Rowberry manage even that? Hopefully I’ll be proved totally wrong at the end of the season.

There are two reasons in my case. One is uncertainty about JR's ability following the dreadful collapse at the end of last season. And the second is that it is too early for football. I'm on the IoW waiting for Cowes week.

G Guest wrote: July 30th, 2022, 7:28 am There are two reasons in my case. One is uncertainty about JR's ability following the dreadful collapse at the end of last season. And the second is that it is too early for football. I'm on the IoW waiting for Cowes week.

Agree partly with that. I’m in Dublin for the weekend. Yesterday checked in a few bars if they would have Sky Sports today- they both said no, the GAA will be on. In one bar(in Temple Bar) I couldn’t even get internet connection. Fingers crossed for later. Cmon the County.

I would never draw too many conclusions about what's happening at NCAFC in the real world from what's happening on the forum. Regular posters number what, about 1 per cent of the core home support?

I approve of the low-key preseason where we recruited early and didn't get suckered into trialling loads of players, but that does mean there has been less "linked with" speculation for us blowhards to discuss. Plus a more modern approach to friendlies where they are no longer a major spectator thing.

I wonder if - the country having been reduced to a state where it's seriously suggested people will need to huddle in "warmbanks" rather than freeze at home - the bubble of subscribing to satellite TV sports channels will burst like Netflix seems to be doing and the whole thing calms down a bit.

Agree that things are different in a Country wide scense. However home gates were good during the poor home form, and someone has posted that we have sold over 2000 season tickets. From a core support perspective then little impact, it remains to be seen if that is also true for walk ups.

Yes everyone I talk to is wary after JR’s inability to turn around that dreadful run in, some like me really doubting his abilities ( as a manager ) hope we’re wrong. I’ll be more than happy to admit it if I am.