REDOXO Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 I was close to a tear yesterday watching the UTUBE from WillemII game. My thoughts are these There is clearly a huge affinity between the supporters of the two clubs. If the officials of the clubs don't wish to recognize this then that would say more about the affinity of the fans to their own boardrooms than anything else! We should make regular trips to each other's games and perhaps write articles for each other's fanzines and if the club are interested each other's match day magazines The 54th minute applause at all games should become a feature of both clubs! Mark aside (bless him) we are all part of a family, to paraphrase a great speech I once heard, but we have all lost parts of our own family that belong with our clubs. I don't agree it will fizzle out as one poster has asserted, a minutes applause for all the lost members of our family is a great idea and will only help to strengthen our clubs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 I really am uneducated when it comes to the link between city and Willem... Could someone fill me in? Was great to see all the fans with the divvy t shirts on yesterday. Great thing to do. Me too! - Please someone give us the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 I think there would be big interest,there already is. As for the money side,some things are bigger better, and more important than making a profit. We have a bond with a club from Holland,let's go for it. Some things are more inportant then money? Agreed....but you wouldnt be picking up the bill for a friendly that would attract a few thousand tops. I have a friend who supports and sponsors Willem....I would love it if we played them. I just thing in the grand scheme of things it wouldnt generate the huge interest some think and I dont blame the club for not pushing for a friendly As someone pointed out....even Ajax didnt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotham Brow Red Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 To all the guys from Willem II who read this thread an absolute massive thank you to you all for such a great gesture for the memory of Mark at your game. Shows that you guys and BCFC really do share a bond. Brothers In Arms. Respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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willem ii Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 For the connection story, please have a look in the willem II topic. There is a (bad) Google translation of the story which originally was written in Dutch. So please do not mind the mistakes in the text.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Bristol city youth team 1980 who went to Tilburg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Bristol city youth team 1980 who went to Tilburg Bloody Hell, I'd forgotten Billy Down was on your books. Lives in New Zealand these days on the south island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 For the connection story, please have a look in the willem II topic. There is a (bad) Google translation of the story which originally was written in Dutch. So please do not mind the mistakes in the text.... Many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cambridge Batch Red Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 7-8k-ish? 4,000 City fans turned up for the game v Royal Antwerp. I cant imagine much more would show interest. Seriously though, would love a friendly with them...would be great, but just dont buy into all this "the club should do it" What would you 'buy in to?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dezgimed Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I've been thinking about this, would it be wrong to have a Divvy Minute every match, would a one minute clap dilute the tribute too much or will it galvanise us and respect his legacy even more, I hope so. It could be a positive during a match and we as a club could become famous for it? I've lost close family members I used to share football with and I like to think they are looking down. I would clap for both Divvy and them too. With all due respect I think that is taking things way too far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I know everyone else has said it, but I want to add my respects to the Willem fans for their own tribute at the weekend, and also to the supporters that came over for the funeral, hat doffed to the lot of you There has been a lot of discussion about pre season friendlies before, I really hope that something can be done next summer, nothing but complete respect for you guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I've been thinking about this, would it be wrong to have a Divvy Minute every match, would a one minute clap dilute the tribute too much or will it galvanise us and respect his legacy even more, I hope so. It could be a positive during a match and we as a club could become famous for it? I've lost close family members I used to share football with and I like to think they are looking down. I would clap for both Divvy and them too. Nice sentiment but think it would lose its meaning and resonance. Perhaps first and last games of a season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 I know everyone else has said it, but I want to add my respects to the Willem fans for their own tribute at the weekend, and also to the supporters that came over for the funeral, hat doffed to the lot of you There has been a lot of discussion about pre season friendlies before, I really hope that something can be done next summer, nothing but complete respect for you guys Yep, superb stuff from the Willem fans. Huge respect to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted September 27, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Can't believe the last two years have gone by so quickly Two years since we lost Mark Saunders - like other reds that have fallen, they are gone but will never be forgotten RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 1 minute ago, phantom said: Can't believe the last two years have gone by so quickly Two years since we lost Mark Saunders - like other reds that have fallen, they are gone but will never be forgotten RIP Yep saw that on FB, can't believe that was two years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 1 hour ago, Super said: Yep saw that on FB, can't believe that was two years ago. Same here, I saw a post pop up from his sister, time really does fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 RIP Divvy, very much missed by all who knew him. It would be nice for a minute applause on 54 minutes just to show we don't forget our lost city friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ZiderEyed Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 11 minutes ago, OneWordCityNerd said: Phenomenal. RIP Divvy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl&Toby Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 1 hour ago, ZiderEyed said: Phenomenal. RIP Divvy. Christ how we needed that last season. And every week. With that posted in the changing room we'd be unbeatable. And that would be a fantastic memory to the man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 2 minutes ago, BigAlToby&Liam said: Christ how we needed that last season. And every week. With that posted in the changing room we'd be unbeatable. And that would be a fantastic memory to the man. It's exactly what we all want to say to the players, be great if we could get that up in the changing room permanently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawey Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 sleep tight wordsmith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 1 hour ago, ZiderEyed said: It's exactly what we all want to say to the players, be great if we could get that up in the changing room permanently. Good idea. I know we've got a few quotes from the likes of Conor McGregor, Ali etc up in the changing room and gym areas. This would be a good addition. Maybe tweet that and the links to the story to LJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl&Toby Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 3 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: Good idea. I know we've got a few quotes from the likes of Conor McGregor, Ali etc up in the changing room and gym areas. This would be a good addition. Maybe tweet that and the links to the story to LJ. Phileas - I'm on it Let you know what response I get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 12 minutes ago, BigAlToby&Liam said: Phileas - I'm on it Let you know what response I get. Cool thanks, would be good to get a few people doing it for more chance of it being seen. Maybe tweet a few of the players who would remember.. Bobby, Joe, Flint etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 @AdamB Get this done, maybe a memoir in the South Stand, could add it to our timeline on the ceiling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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