- Feb 29, 2012
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This. Saying something like we're 5th so it's still rosy is Iraq tier PR.
It really is ******* simple:
1. Acknowledge the ratshit performance
2. Say we're angry and we're going to fix it (i.e. make an emotional equilibrium with members and supporters)
The hardcore, rusted on types are losing interest. That's far scarier than losing the wagoners. We need to engage with members and supporters on an emotional level that goes well beyond fidget spinners and "he bac" bullshit Facebook memes.
I'm hardcore, I know my wife's bought me a Port ugly sweater for my birthday in a few weeks and I can do is think about how I'm going to be at my best game face to pretend I don't currently loathe everything about the place at the moment. It's not helping the automated emails I'm getting today about half price tickets to the final game of the year and Italian night, I'm over giving money to the club when it's clear the clubs leadership is not hearing a thing outside it's bubble. Hardcore supporter dissatisfaction didn't suddenly pop up as an emotional response to losing to the Crows this week, it's been a build up over 2 1/2 years of tripe, I started this season like a lot of other hardcore fans just completely distrusting the club and all they have done is re-enforce those feelings were right. Then we have Koch, no finger on the supporter pulse banging on about wanting Hinkley to be a 10 year coach after we smash some cellar dwellers just hastened along the mental checkout along with subsequent history repeating disappointing losses.