Re: Castleford at Home : Thu Oct 04, 2018 8:20 am  

NickyKiss wrote:

Huge difference between that and somebody just saying they’ll watch on the tele through choice. I’m sure not one person would get in to you for that and in truth nobody should get in to anybody who simply chooses not to go because they’d rather watch it at home. We all make our own choices.

I wouldn’t miss it for the world yet there’s been the odd game this season where I’ve simply not felt like going and that is unbelievable really as there were seasons I wouldn’t miss a game Home or away and miss out on all sorts of holidays, family parties etc. I blame the ridiculous league set up and the lack of quality across the board for that. To not attend a semi final is unthinkable for me personally but that’s me and not everyone’s the same.

Not to be personal , as I do not know your circumstances, but your description I wonder is it not a reflection on life priorities changing as well and that for a lot of people on here as they get older and other things in life take precedent then they will not go to as many games . I also wonder if the shortfall is not (as in previous generations) being made up by younger fans (with all the other options now available) and that is where the part of the diminishing attendances comes from?

Re: Castleford at Home : Thu Oct 04, 2018 8:50 am  

One other thing to note is the weather, I watched the BBC weather forecast this morning and they literally ignored Friday night. For certain there is a warm/mild weather front which can go either way and the BBC failed to commit. I think it will be a last minute call but there could be a lot of dropped ball.

Re: Castleford at Home : Thu Oct 04, 2018 1:49 pm  

Just over 4300 tickets sold now. Will probably be a sell out by the time the game kicks off.

Re: Castleford at Home : Thu Oct 04, 2018 2:12 pm  

exiled Warrior wrote:

Not to be personal , as I do not know your circumstances, but your description I wonder is it not a reflection on life priorities changing as well and that for a lot of people on here as they get older and other things in life take precedent then they will not go to as many games . I also wonder if the shortfall is not (as in previous generations) being made up by younger fans (with all the other options now available) and that is where the part of the diminishing attendances comes from?

In regards to myself you’re probably spot on. I’ve got a five year old child and time spent with her cuts back the time you spend with friends. That means that when opportunities come up to go out with friends, that clash with games that don’t mean a great deal, it’s a much tougher choice then it used to be.

In regards to the junior fans, I’d agree that’s a huge issue. There doesn’t seem to be half as many kids in the South Stand as there was five years back.

Re: Castleford at Home : Thu Oct 04, 2018 2:14 pm  

tigersteve wrote:

Just over 4300 tickets sold now. Will probably be a sell out by the time the game kicks off.

Great effort that on a Friday night. Hope the M62 is playing ball!

Here’s to a great game.

Re: Castleford at Home : Thu Oct 04, 2018 2:34 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

Great effort that on a Friday night. Hope the M62 is playing ball!

Here’s to a great game.

there will be at least one car full arriving leaving cas around 1 o'clock to do battle with the motorways!

Re: Castleford at Home : Thu Oct 04, 2018 3:16 pm  

fbstackafelt wrote:

there will be at least one car full arriving leaving cas around 1 o'clock to do battle with the motorways!

The motorways are nothing, wait till you reach the Saddle Junction at Robin Park

Re: Castleford at Home : Thu Oct 04, 2018 10:26 pm  

apollosghost wrote:

The motorways are nothing, wait till you reach the Saddle Junction at Robin Park

Sad but true

Re: Castleford at Home : Fri Oct 05, 2018 10:05 am  

Forecast to rain all night and the temp will drop a notch.

Re: Castleford at Home : Fri Oct 05, 2018 10:26 am  

Mash Butty wrote:

Forecast to rain all night and the temp will drop a notch.

Proper rugby weather