Message loud and clear, supporters are voting with their feet. Today was the first time in years where many of the usual diehard dedicated supporters did not turn up. To see a few missing is normal but to see blocks of empty seats paid for by members is unusual.
Supporter fatigue with this club has come early for 2013, much too early for those at the club who watch the finances.
Whatever happens on Monday it will have to be damn good to get bums back on seats.