IMO Red Army and South End should come as one again, if they're really behind the team and not in it for themselves they'll realise it's better for the club's support and building a great atmosphere again at Hindmarsh.

I don't want to come across as upfront here, but are you in any way affiliated with either of the supporter groups?

Do either of them even exist anymore? Barely looked like it last season.

Was better when they were together. Better atmosphere aswell. Problem is they would rather be there own identity and run themselves then join for the better of the team which is unfortunate well that is how majority of people see it dont bite my head off just cause i said it lol . Both do a great job separate dont get me wrong but together is better.

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It's a serious question. What has happened to the numbers and why can't the remaining merge?

It has always been smaller since they split into 2 groups even 3 at one point i think ?

last season was not the best crowd wise but got a feeling this season we will see it get back over 12 thousand each game with all the good hype and press we have been getting.

South and north probably won't merge because they both have different methods of active support. South end is European style while the red army are English.

I haven't seen one but it's a good question for Red Out Loud.

Theirs no reason they cant merge and do both though ? or is there ?

The 7years prior of failed merged support styles says otherwise

Thought they sounded great and got along well was always good going to the game sitting next to the red army new the club loved it to. Its disappointing really. I understand wanting 2 support groups but without the numbers its not as good and the support is not as good as it once was.

ive was involved for the majority of the time from 06-last year. There was always issues with the difference of support and that was the continental groups have always sought independence because of it (MSE/irregulars/red terrace/south end) A strong point being flags and tifo throughout the game, as well as coordination from the front ie capos vs red army drummers at rear. and most importantly styles of songs and chants. While these things may seem trivial to someone whom hasnt been involved in active support. they are fundamental things for cohesion between groups. Which was always absent. from the point of view of peace between groups and matchday enjoyment from both sides of the fence the north south situation has been great. Also sitting in the west its great to have sound all around the stadium.

I guess they all have there points why they would rather be independent.
But if they can create chants to sing from one stand from the other there cant be that much hostility can there ?
would love them all to sit down come to an agreement and rejoin all together to make it a better atmosphere and louder for the players. But that is just my opinion i think people in the active supporter like how it is now and general public like how it once was before.

Any news on Michael Zullo and his possibly injured knee from the game yesterday?

Losing Zullo with Cassio already out would be a big blow.

It seems we played almost our first XI against Heart. Obviously with Djite and Jeronimo missing McGrath got his chance as a striker but apart from it looks like Gombau sees the best team as being.

-----------Galekovic
Bowles - McKain - Boogaard - Zullo
-- Lustica - Isiais - Carrusca
Ferreira - Djite/Jeronimo - Cirio

I guess he might play both Djite and Jeronimo when both are fit but Djite seems to be out for a while anyway.

Just give up on the idea of them merging. Both groups are happy with the situation. It wasn't them splitting that resulted in a reduction in active support but the ending of the general admission access into the areas by the FFA in conjunction with Hatamato.

I agree with all of your statement but particularly the first sentence.

One thing that would help with this point is encouraging active support ticket holders to stand in the seated area and allow those who are curious about joining in with general admission tickets to stand behind the Red Army. That space is general admission and while they'll get your ears raped by very bad drumming, they will be in amongst it.

This article on goal.com I found interesting.
http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/4021/a-league/2013/10/05/4309858/libero-malik-the-vanguard-of-gombaus-velvet-revolution

Particularly Gombau's comments about having a range of tactical movements prepared for when teams work one out. This is something we've been lacking for a while.

Very nice. I wonder how good he is..

None of us will know for at least 3 months I'd say, probably really a season.

Interesting article but I am not sure Malik is even in Gombau's first XI. Carrusca was rested and he will come back into the midfield trio, probably for Malik. Isaias will probably drop back into the holding midfield role.

The fact that we were still doing it without Carrusca, Zullo and Cirio in the line up is another encouraging thing.

Looked like a big night did anyone from here go?

Adelaide United Team Of Decade


Galekovic

Alagich Costanzo Ognenovski Cassio

Aloisi

Dodd. Flores Burns

Van Dijk Rech



Veart
Valkanis
Leckie
Carrusca

Coach Vidmar

Yes it is. The biggest loss in a way would be Zullo seeing we had to play a RB at LB. Does anyone know whether Bowles or Elrich played LB?
Also does anyone know what is happening with Golec? Seems to have totally disappeared and not be anywhere near the starting XI.

The slight concern I have with the team is that Malik and Mabil may not get enough game time.

Edited by Davis_Patik: 5/10/2013 03:39:47 PM

Sometimes its more about what is good for the club though. Are we big enough for 2 or more groups yet ?

You are right about the general public restrictions that ruined it a hell of alot.


Love going to hindmarsh nothing like it.

It would be interesting to see how they play this season thats for sure.

barcalade ;)

At the back end of last season they got rid of those restrictions, still Weslo guys around there but no barriers.

Yea i know i hope this season the general public get involved in some games again with it

Team of the decade everyone happy ?