Bar BS3 Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 I think this will highlight how little interest there actually is in this. Don’t get me wrong - it’s nice that a few people have forged this unofficial bond between the 2 sets of fans - but thoughts that it will be some massively anticipated fixture, beyond a couple of hundred people involved, are misgudged, imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Lions Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 Can anybody SLO or ST explain what this does mean?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 10 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: I think this will highlight how little interest there actually is in this. Don’t get me wrong - it’s nice that a few people have forged this unofficial bond between the 2 sets of fans - but thoughts that it will be some massively anticipated fixture, beyond a couple of hundred people involved, are misgudged, imho. Where do you get the impression that a friendly would be a massively anticipated fixture? As somebody who has attended City's poorly supported friendlies abroad the difference would be City's support would be far larger v its frequently miniscule, and there would almost certainly be collaboration between fans of a sort that would be unusual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, Cowshed said: Where do you get the impression that a friendly would be a massively anticipated fixture? As somebody who has attended City poorly supported friendlies abroad the difference would be City's support would be far larger v its frequently miniscule, and there would almost certainly be collaboration between fans of a sort that would be unusual. From previous threads. Yes, I’d agree that those with an interest would mean that their involvement would mean more than the usual attending an away fixture. I’d think that if it were at Ashton Gate, then it would be the usual sort of attendance for any other low profile pre-season friendly. Probably about 6k..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S25loyal Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 5 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: From previous threads. Yes, I’d agree that those with an interest would mean that their involvement would mean more than the usual attending an away fixture. I’d think that if it were at Ashton Gate, then it would be the usual sort of attendance for any other low profile pre-season friendly. Probably about 6k..? The board of WillemII have actively been wanting to play a fixture with us since at least 2008, now I know this for a fact. In 2008 they wanted to play a friendly, our board went “too busy with Wembley we will get back to you” that never happened. They have also requested since. Are you telling me playing fc twente was any better than playing willem? Willem at the minute are a much better side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 14 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: I think this will highlight how little interest there actually is in this. Don’t get me wrong - it’s nice that a few people have forged this unofficial bond between the 2 sets of fans - but thoughts that it will be some massively anticipated fixture, beyond a couple of hundred people involved, are misgudged, imho. I get the impression they would bring a much bigger mass following over here compared to what we would take over there. Imagine... 2 mins in and a typically badly timed Nathan Baker tackle sends their star striker 10 foot high. Players go in pushing and shoving, crowd starts getting a bit boisterous and before you know it fists and flying and an all out riot breaks loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 1 minute ago, Bar BS3 said: From previous threads. Yes, I’d agree that those with an interest would mean that their involvement would mean more than the usual attending an away fixture. I’d think that if it were at Ashton Gate, then it would be the usual sort of attendance for any other low profile pre-season friendly. Probably about 6k..? Which threads highlight an implication it would be a widely anticipated fixture? I do not recall any. What I have read has been realistic. A possible friendly would be an opportunity to do something different, there would almost certainly be supporter involvement from fans on both sides. A real positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 BCFC vs Willem II Connect4 match currently in progress on Twitter Riveting action in the absence of football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 I would have thought the club would have been only too keen to forge links with a reasonable quality Dutch side. These are our “ponds” or “streams”, where we like to find talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 14 minutes ago, S25loyal said: The board of WillemII have actively been wanting to play a fixture with us since at least 2008, now I know this for a fact. In 2008 they wanted to play a friendly, our board went “too busy with Wembley we will get back to you” that never happened. They have also requested since. Are you telling me playing fc twente was any better than playing willem? Willem at the minute are a much better side. FC Twente were touring England weren’t they..? Did Willem 2 play any games in England that we could have arranged it around..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S25loyal Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 5 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: FC Twente were touring England weren’t they..? Did Willem 2 play any games in England that we could have arranged it around..? I’m not sure if that is a serious reply? Willem if asked would come to Bristol to play, regardless if they were due to play anyone else in England. They have been wanting to play us for 12 years and counting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bar BS3 Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 15 minutes ago, Cowshed said: Which threads highlight an implication it would be a widely anticipated fixture? I do not recall any. What I have read has been realistic. A possible friendly would be an opportunity to do something different, there would almost certainly be supporter involvement from fans on both sides. A real positive. I don’t know the ins and outs, so I’m not best placed to give any insight, I just know that, other than what appears to be a couple of hundred people here and on social media, nobody I know has any interest in the “link” Having experienced the visits from the Dutch boys in the past, it’s very much a drug induced “jolly” amongst the “lads” from 3 clubs that is probably not what the club have been keen to associate themselves with. Having said that - I’m aware that there have been posts of a more family friendly experience from some, on visits to Willem 2 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, S25loyal said: I’m not sure if that is a serious reply? Willem if asked would come to Bristol to play, regardless if they were due to play anyone else in England. They have been wanting to play us for 12 years and counting. So have Rovers..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, S25loyal said: I’m not sure if that is a serious reply? Willem if asked would come to Bristol to play, regardless if they were due to play anyone else in England. They have been wanting to play us for 12 years and counting. Look, you’re obviously one of those keen to see this happen. My point is that the vast majority just don’t care. Most aren’t even really aware of it. Im certainly not bothered and any fixture between the 2 clubs would not interest or excite me an any way, more than any other friendly fixture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nagy Mahal Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 City in the ascendancy early on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S25loyal Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 19 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: Look, you’re obviously one of those keen to see this happen. My point is that the vast majority just don’t care. Most aren’t even really aware of it. Im certainly not bothered and any fixture between the 2 clubs would not interest or excite me an any way, more than any other friendly fixture. Ok that’s nice to know I will make a note of your views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 OK, it's only connect 4 but finally we are in a European competition. Its been a long wait since those great "Anglo Italian" Cup days of the early 90's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STeveOELlis Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 45 minutes ago, formerly known as ivan said: I get the impression they would bring a much bigger mass following over here compared to what we would take over there. Imagine... 2 mins in and a typically badly timed Nathan Baker tackle sends their star striker 10 foot high. Players go in pushing and shoving, crowd starts getting a bit boisterous and before you know it fists and flying and an all out riot breaks loose. You have a very poor understanding of the relationship between us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nagy Mahal Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 Fantastic attacking performance, had 2 or 3 chances to win it in the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der no.2 Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 39 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: Look, you’re obviously one of those keen to see this happen. My point is that the vast majority just don’t care. Most aren’t even really aware of it. Im certainly not bothered and any fixture between the 2 clubs would not interest or excite me an any way, more than any other friendly fixture. You’re not interested or excited, fair enough, but you are not the voice for the majority. My experience with Willem II Tilburg fans has been one of great friendship. “Drug induced”? i don’t think so. We had to cancel our trip to Tilburg for last Friday. We are all looking forward to rearranging in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS32 Robin Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 Hi there So I’m checking my Twitter feed and something comes up about a match played today where City won against Dutch side Wilhelm II Tilburg in a mid-season friendly earlier today. I just wondered - where was it? Was it played behind closed doors? I’m just very confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Mare Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 Fantastic result! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 I feel like I'm having this weird dream... and any time now, I'll just wake up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 43 minutes ago, Der no.2 said: You’re not interested or excited, fair enough, but you are not the voice for the majority. My experience with Willem II Tilburg fans has been one of great friendship. “Drug induced”? i don’t think so. We had to cancel our trip to Tilburg for last Friday. We are all looking forward to rearranging in the near future. Nothing like having a bit of consistency in your argument..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigate Red Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Midlands Robin said: OK, it's only connect 4 but finally we are in a European competition. Its been a long wait since those great "Anglo Italian" Cup days of the early 90's. Europe in 5 years acheived Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 Makes me laugh when this raises its head every once in a while. The vast vast vast majority of City fans don’t give a flying one for Willem II and couldn’t care less of we play them at Connect 4 on twitter or in a poorly attended friendly at AG. It’s great for a few hundred who fancy meeting up with their Dutch mates but quite frankly it’s getting a bit boring now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixtyseconds Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 Bar BS3 2020 Im certainly not bothered and any fixture between the 2 clubs would not interest or excite me an any way, more than any other friendly fixture. Bar BS3 2019 Im certainly not bothered and any fixture between the 2 clubs would not interest or excite me an any way, more than any other friendly fixture. Bar BS3 2018 Im certainly not bothered and any fixture between the 2 clubs would not interest or excite me an any way, more than any other friendly fixture. Bar BS3 2017 Im certainly not bothered and any fixture between the 2 clubs would not interest or excite me an any way, more than any other friendly fixture. Bar BS3 2016 .. I'm. You. YOUR. People geddit. But some people think differently. A lot more than your I'm You YOUR . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd socks Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 WOW Look at those box entries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roe Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 Twitter admin gonna get sacked for talking to Willem II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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