Good luck Jim Magilton...

[rblockells]

No, what I'm saying is this, the real supporters of any club, not just ours, are the ones in attendance week in, week out. You could spend diddly squat in the club shop for all I care, getting a T-shirt 'aint gonna inspire the lads to victory, is it? Only loyal fans in attendance at Loftus Rd, from the stands, can do that.

I have renewed my season ticket-some of my mates have not.That does not make me any more "loyal" then them-we all have different priorities.

[will carter]

No, what I'm saying is this, the real supporters of any club, not just ours, are the ones in attendance week in, week out. You could spend diddly squat in the club shop for all I care, getting a T-shirt 'aint gonna inspire the lads to victory, is it? Only loyal fans in attendance at Loftus Rd, from the stands, can do that.

"Real supporter" is a silly phrase, and doesn't mean anything. We are all real supporters. We exist. We support the club to a greater or lesser degree. What determines the level of active support varies according to disposable income, amount of spare time, geographical location, interest in football, and a thousand other things.

And what about people who attend every game, but who sometimes boo the players? Surely they are less "real supporters" than people who go less but who are more positive?

Anyway, it's a silly argument. Some of the most ardent QPR supporters I know are people who can't get to many, or even any, games.

[qblockpete]

Depends and hard to evaluate.

We've got some that stay at home and prefer to pick and choose.

We've got some that would rather watch champions league match on a Tuesday or Wednesday night, if we are playing someone like Swansea at home.
We've got some that will watch QPR whatever

Yes, we are all supporters, but some are more passionate than others. Thats life.

[BUSHRANGER1982]

I have renewed my season ticket-some of my mates have not.That does not make me any more "loyal" then them-we all have different priorities.

I think I'm having a problem putting my view across. I'll have one last bash at it.
If anyone, anyone, can afford to spend the time, the cash, to get a season ticket, but doesn't because they feel like throwing their toys out of their pram, you, me, and every other season ticket holder next season, have shown an indisputable greater level of loyalty towards the club we love.
Call me old fashioned if you like, but it's common sense to me.

[BUSHRANGER1982]

"Real supporter" is a silly phrase, and doesn't mean anything. We are all real supporters. We exist. We support the club to a greater or lesser degree. What determines the level of active support varies according to disposable income, amount of spare time, geographical location, interest in football, and a thousand other things.

And what about people who attend every game, but who sometimes boo the players? Surely they are less "real supporters" than people who go less but who are more positive?

Anyway, it's a silly argument. Some of the most ardent QPR supporters I know are people who can't get to many, or even any, games.

You're right on the money there, mate. It is silly to argue over this, all I will say is this.........If we all became as "ardent" a supporter who never attends a match, for whatever reason, we wouldn't have a club for very much longer.