Tom Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Wait 'til it is finished lads. THEN moan. I agree I don't think it's great, but seriously people just seem to rush to this forum when they find something to be indignant about. Summoning up bile and logging in, en masse. All the elements that you want to be included and were indeed promised. May well show up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastonboy Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Wait 'til it is finished lads. THEN moan. I agree I don't think it's great, but seriously people just seem to rush to this forum when they find something to be indignant about. Summoning up bile and logging in, en masse. All the elements that you want to be included and were indeed promised. May well show up! That is true, but so far over 50% has been covered and no relevant reference to BCFC has yet been made. Even if the remaining half had Gow, Merrick, Superbob, Tainton et al, the half that has been done so far will stick in the craw. The problem for anyone doing this sort of thing is the bar has been set VERY high by the lads in the EE, and quite frankly this falls well short of what has already been achieved, and might I add, at no cost to a registered charity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcliffe 78 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 It's better than a grey wall, why a lion a bit confused there, it's saying welcome to the lions den sure the Millwall fans will love it or try and smash it down, let's see the finished article before moaning people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 It's better than a grey wall, why a lion a bit confused there, it's saying welcome to the lions den sure the Millwall fans will love it or try and smash it down, let's see the finished article before moaning people. It's been said before. It's a reference to the Three Lions pub. And therefore English football as a whole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcliffe 78 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 It's been said before. It's a reference to the Three Lions pub. And therefore English football as a whole. With you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 With you. Pardon me, what? I'd imagine some sort of reference to the Three Lions to be there anyway, considering they put money in to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcliffe 78 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 With you, i'm saying i understand the reason it's been put on there, maybe i should of said i understand the Lion know. By being with somebody you understand there point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 With you, i'm saying i understand the reason it's been put on there, maybe i should of said i understand the Lion know. By being with somebody you understand there point. I'm also, with you, now. Ha, little slow on the uptake, probably the massive pile of textbooks grinding my brain into pulp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcliffe 78 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I'm also, with you, now. Ha, little slow on the uptake, probably the massive pile of textbooks grinding my brain into pulp. With you, it will look good when finished but as you know what one person likes others don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 With you, it will look good when finished but as you know what one person likes others don't. I think it will be something to be proud of in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Ben Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 So the Three Lions put money in to it... and painted an advert for themselves. Fair enough, I guess. I don't see the link to "English football as a whole" though. Genuinely not tryingto pour scorn on what is a great idea, but I'd echo the comments re it not feeling very "City", too - even if they are painted there later, when will that be? It's not the end of anyone's world, especially as it will be pulled down in a few years for a grocery isle anyway, but it does seem like a bit of a missed opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcliffe 78 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 So the Three Lions put money in to it... and painted an advert for themselves. Fair enough, I guess. I don't see the link to "English football as a whole" though. Genuinely not tryingto pour scorn on what is a great idea, but I'd echo the comments re it not feeling very "City", too - even if they are painted there later, when will that be? It's not the end of anyone's world, especially as it will be pulled down in a few years for a grocery isle anyway, but it does seem like a bit of a missed opportunity. Three lions on the shirt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_BCFC Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I'm sure the finished article will look great Down there again this afternoon..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Ben Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Three lions on the shirt? ... but a Robin on ours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frome Valley Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Wait 'til it is finished lads. THEN moan. I agree I don't think it's great, but seriously people just seem to rush to this forum when they find something to be indignant about. Summoning up bile and logging in, en masse. All the elements that you want to be included and were indeed promised. May well show up! There is no bile. Promised? It is not apparent how promises can be made to supporters without fan involvement. I like the Inkie piece, but its too orange and City are red and white mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Three lions on the shirt? Perhaps the "hexagonal shapes" are the "jewels remain still gleaming" from the England badge. Perhaps the half with the jewels and the lion is the "England" side and the other side will be the "Bristol" side. So have legends, robins, suspension bridge. Could be kind of symbolic. I'm sure a lot of people would quite like that. Another reason why I'm withholding judgement until it's finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Got to echo whats already been said, cant really see a City resemblance?! The only link between lions and city is the pub? Id rather see Robins though The date is wrong, which is quite frankly very embarresing! Lets hope there is something more City related when its finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Wait 'til it is finished lads. THEN moan. I agree I don't think it's great, but seriously people just seem to rush to this forum when they find something to be indignant about. Summoning up bile and logging in, en masse. All the elements that you want to be included and were indeed promised. May well show up! It's all about first impressions and the stuff painted first is not thought provoking Bristol city, and what was promised should be the first thing on the canvas then add some self indulgent art. A bit of constructive guiding to some who seem to have no affinity to the club but are good at painting/spraying will do no harm (hense the date on the lions wall mural) I hope it does turn out being the dogs b as i'm a fan of this type of work.. but as i said first impressions.... However..... Serioulsy this event has not been opened for fans to get involved or have any input. Pictures have been used to promote this event on the clubs site and programme from the Eastend even though those who organised that work had not be invited to take part. A Eastend art/flag day feature was ditched in the programme and the art pics used to promote this. Those who sent the pics in did not know they would be used for something totally different. Your later point about the lions - 3 lions is not totally right as one of the organisers of the EE artwork is a mate of the landlord. EE things appear in the pub!! The community trust were asked what was going on five - six weeks ago by fans. No promises were made because fans did not know what was being done. There was little or no chance for fans to get involved in this mate because it was not made public. For a community project there has not been a lot of communication with the clubs community. No sign of the supporters trust /club around this. So even if it hasn’t been finished a big big chance here has been missed to get fans, supporters trust/club, artists everyone involved. It should have been a big fans and community project. People who went down Saturday said there where not many people about and this could or should have been a big event. Hopefully this can be done again and this time all can get involved in some way if they want . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norf bristol red Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Tom, the lyrics of 3 lions are 'Jules Rimet still gleaming' NOT 'jewels remain still gleaming'. Anyway, I will wait to see the completed work until I comment fully! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Knowle Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Perhaps the "hexagonal shapes" are the "jewels remain still gleaming" from the England badge. Perhaps the half with the jewels and the lion is the "England" side and the other side will be the "Bristol" side. So have legends, robins, suspension bridge. Could be kind of symbolic. I'm sure a lot of people would quite like that. Another reason why I'm withholding judgement until it's finished. I think fans of city would want something else given a chance like things they understand. hexagonal shapes are not it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Haha jewels remain still gleaming! Sorry Tom but that's hilarious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almondsbury_red Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Shame they didn't get in touch with the Eastend despite many attempts by people to find out what was going on so they could offer to help. Now the stuff in the Eastend is fantastic and the people who painted that should of been involved in this at no cost to the community trust and would of produced things that are unique to this football club. Yet another PR cock up by the club. Would be nice for once if the club actually liased with it's fans and those who pro actively do things to improve or promote the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Tom, the lyrics of 3 lions are 'Jules Rimet still gleaming' NOT 'jewels remain still gleaming'. Anyway, I will wait to see the completed work until I comment fully! Haha genius, or the opposite actually! And it's roses on the England badge. But my viewpoint still stands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcliffe 78 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Haha genius, or the opposite actually! And it's roses on the England badge. But my viewpoint still stands With lions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I think you are all missing the point that what you see so far is just the brick sealer and undercoat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfred Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I'm completely underwhelmed by what's been done do far. It could be a subway anywhere in Bristol and the content is not distinctive enough to BCFC to have any meaningful impact. Personally I want a Robin, a Suspension Bridge, a reference to the AG8, a nod to former City greats - anything but what's been done. My first thought was 'Millwall would be pleased' when I saw the lions. We ain't Millwall though.... It smacks of poor planning and direction from the organisers and I don't get that feeling that they're creating something we can all be proud of, so far. When I see the artwork in the East End, it means something to me and I get that sense of pride. I'm not being negative, just saying what I see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcliffe 78 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I'm completely underwhelmed by what's been done do far. It could be a subway anywhere in Bristol and the content is not distinctive enough to BCFC to have any meaningful impact. Personally I want a Robin, a Suspension Bridge, a reference to the AG8, a nod to former City greats - anything but what's been done. My first thought was 'Millwall would be pleased' when I saw the lions. We ain't Millwall though.... It smacks of poor planning and direction from the organisers and I don't get that feeling that they're creating something we can all be proud of, so far. When I see the artwork in the East End, it means something to me and I get that sense of pride. I'm not being negative, just saying what I see. The lion is great the police will love that marching the Millwall mob pass it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 With lions. At least I'm right about the lions, but keep the straitjacket on standby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I'm completely underwhelmed by what's been done do far. It could be a subway anywhere in Bristol and the content is not distinctive enough to BCFC to have any meaningful impact. Personally I want a Robin, a Suspension Bridge, a reference to the AG8, a nod to former City greats - anything but what's been done. My first thought was 'Millwall would be pleased' when I saw the lions. We ain't Millwall though.... That's exactly what I mean when I say it lacks originality. Is this Inkie bloke a football fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Should've just tipped Banksy off that he'd have a clean canvas and no police! However not really his style I'd imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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