I AM absolutely staggered at the size of the crowds so far this season.

I travel from Bristol with two juniors for every home game and most away games. On my journey I pass cars travelling from Gloucester and Birmingham.

Chatting at away games I know people that have travelled from London, Leeds, Sheffield and Carlisle. Why does it seem that locals can't be bothered when I, and others travelling long distances, can?

Do you have to leave the area to realise how important the team is to you? My message to all absent fans is that you have no right to moan if you can't be bothered to attend.

Alternatively you could start supporting Man Utd and stay away with their millions of 'fans'.

Harold Pye

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