Red Army 75 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 That was what the apparent board meeting was about. Who was going to refund the fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inactive user Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 This is an utter shambles. Are the players now ADMITTING they didn't try? Why else would you offer a refund? Wonder if the Football League will be taking note. What a gutless bunch of overpaid, mediocre, mercenaries. No pride, no bottle. Just chuck a few quid at the plebs who turn up and it'll all go away. I'm literally stunned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 1 minute ago, Fiale said: So did the club and LJ shame them into this, or was it the players idea ? Because one is a very welcome gesture and the other another nail in player/club relationship coffin. That's what I have been trying to say. Thank you that's exactly right, the two things are very different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 6 minutes ago, Lew-T said: I'm not sure I follow? Divide between the players and management? Yep. Lots of rumours that LJ has fallen out with the majority of the squad. Suggests the team don't want to play for him hence the 5-0 drubbing. But with hindsight and the row it's caused, it looks like the squad have realised the fans displeasure. So have decided to refund them themselves out of their own pockets. 312 fans at £24 a ticket (yes I know that's not allowing for kids tickets, oaps etc) equals £7488. Divide that by the 14 squad members that played is £534 per team member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Fastard Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Having just listened to Korey Smith talking about the refund, he comes over as a thoroughly decent young man and I am proud that he plays for my club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjack Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Would they be doing it if 3000 had turned up though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South stander Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 On this basis, who else is planning a weekend in Brighton? Will be nice to get a free weekend down there, heard its a good place to visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Now on OS http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/city-players-to-refund-fans-3660749.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitchurch1966 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 I did both, also got tickets for Blackburn, you don't go to these matches expecting to win, you go to support your side. They were poor first half against Brentford, better in the 2nd half and did enough to get a point. Preston was just one of those games that happens. I've been supporting them since 1966 and always will, if it's in your blood it's in your blood. Managers, owners and players come and go. Real supporters never go, nothing you can do about it, just the way it is. Hoping for a better performance on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 This was just on the main sports news on BBC 5 live too. If this was driven by the players (and it sounds like it was) then can only say fair play to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 6 minutes ago, Whitchurch1966 said: I did both, also got tickets for Blackburn, you don't go to these matches expecting to win, you go to support your side. They were poor first half against Brentford, better in the 2nd half and did enough to get a point. Preston was just one of those games that happens. I've been supporting them since 1966 and always will, if it's in your blood it's in your blood. Managers, owners and players come and go. Real supporters never go, nothing you can do about it, just the way it is. Hoping for a better performance on Saturday. Quite agree, it's a dying viewpoint though. You can't necessarily argue with it but there's a real sense of entitlement these days over things people know might not go the way they want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 58 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Your evening with two Thai masseuses and a bottle of 120 year old single malt that you were obliged to drink to drown your sorrows should also be reimbursed. I'd like ti know why i didn't receive an invite?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 11 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: This was just on the main sports news on BBC 5 live too. If this was driven by the players (and it sounds like it was) then can only say fair play to them. Fair play indeed in principal, but psychologically having to prepare for the next game when you as a player, not your club, have had to refund fans as you have felt guilty and embarrassed about your performance isn't going to help. Now if the wider media are reporting this, depending on how they are handling it, the whole bloody world will know we are crap! Who ever thought this was a good PR spin should be shot. Let's get to safety first then leak the news of who was behind the refund, the players don't need this now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Just now, RedM said: Fair play indeed in principal, but psychologically having to prepare for the next game when you as a player, not your club, have had to refund fans as you have felt guilty and embarrassed about your performance isn't going to help. Now if the wider media are reporting this, depending on how they are handling it, the whole bloody world will know we are crap! Who ever thought this was a good PR spin should be shot. Let's get to safety first then leak the news of who was behind the refund, the players don't need this now. I think you might be over thinking this a bit M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Just now, Super said: I think you might be over thinking this a bit M. Maybe. I think I must have LeeJ Syndrome I'm so brainwashed now. Apologies people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Repaid their ticket cost £25 ish. What about their travel cost, days holiday etc. Tight *******. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 1 minute ago, Roadrunner said: Repaid their ticket cost £25 ish. What about their travel cost, days holiday etc. Tight *******. Where do you draw the line though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stogursey red Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Only city could turn refunds to supporters in to a PR disaster, First it's the billionaire owner so that doesn't go down well it's changed to the players, But this ant right as its the worst thing at the wrong time as should be trying to build there confidence no having them say they are poor, And worst of all little Lee the one man who should have given something is not involved at all, so showing that in his mind he did everything right on Tuesday, what a mess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityloyal473 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 If we get a heavy thumping on Saturday are they going to refund 19,000 people? It might entice me back if there's a chance I'll get my money back:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Cool, so those who went to the two 7-1 defeats at Northampton and Swansea, where do we queue for our refunds? Although, as we notched in both games I suppose the club will say that is evidence we were 'trying'.....bit of a dangerous precedent this...I've been to zillions of hideous away defeats, many in midweek, have never thought I deserved any refunds, I chose to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 17 minutes ago, RedM said: Fair play indeed in principal, but psychologically having to prepare for the next game when you as a player, not your club, have had to refund fans as you have felt guilty and embarrassed about your performance isn't going to help. Now if the wider media are reporting this, depending on how they are handling it, the whole bloody world will know we are crap! Who ever thought this was a good PR spin should be shot. Let's get to safety first then leak the news of who was behind the refund, the players don't need this now. Presumably it was the players who thought it was a good idea and they are happy to take the 'plaudits' for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 8 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Presumably it was the players who thought it was a good idea and they are happy to take the 'plaudits' for it. Confirms it all about footballers then doesn't it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstreet Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 1 hour ago, RedM said: The players are refunding us? wow. I'm not sure what message I'm reading from this, very greatful but wow. If it is 100 % player initiative then fair play . I suspect however it is Bristol Sport PR spin machine working to try and stop or reduce any toxicity on Saturday . The board should now refund all travel costs or provide free coaches to Blackburn . The way this Bristol Sport company carries on , it reminds me of Comical Ali telling the west that Iraq was stil in it as the statues toppled . I expect Hordur is being docked wages for not saving the game when he came on . Appalling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityloyal473 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 20 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Presumably it was the players who thought it was a good idea and they are happy to take the 'plaudits' for it. Then they can repay everybody that's attended this season by putting on a show Saturday and the rest of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 1 hour ago, Rednwhiterob said: This is an utter shambles. Are the players now ADMITTING they didn't try? Why else would you offer a refund? Wonder if the Football League will be taking note. What a gutless bunch of overpaid, mediocre, mercenaries. No pride, no bottle. Just chuck a few quid at the plebs who turn up and it'll all go away. I'm literally stunned. An utter shambles STARTED by an inept fraud of a Manager and continued by the players. Until a few key players (including "one of our own" in my view) leave the club and said fraud packs up his powerpoint presentation and fooks off for good it will continue to be a shambles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontariored Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Probably BS initiated. All because they cannot or will not replace the Head Coach. It should be BS footing the bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inactive user Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 3 minutes ago, Numero Uno said: An utter shambles STARTED by an inept fraud of a Manager and continued by the players. Until a few key players (including "one of our own" in my view) leave the club and said fraud packs up his powerpoint presentation and fooks off for good it will continue to be a shambles. I understand it was the PowerPoint presentation that got us Tammy..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Maybe the players will have a little extra in the wage packet next month......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Just received the refunds. Didn't want it but appreciate the players gesture. Would rather the club had kept it and put it towards something useful like Lee Johnson's compensation payment. Not sure about precedent, it's a nice touch, part of me does worry that players have given up on the manager and this is just them clearing the slate on their guilt, so they are in credit to do it all again and give Johnson some more rope... As bad as LJ is, I would prefer if the players went into the coming games with all their personal credibility still resting on the outcome, busting a gut to over compensate for the managers tactical weakness, not believing all is forgiven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Great gesture albeit they are being asked to dance to the corporate tune I expect. Still nothing touches LJ though. Are the club going to offer monetary accountability for the shower of excrement LJ et al have served up all year? A charade really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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