WTMS Posted October 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Interesting feed back so far How about a song/chant? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUgYpJyZIA4 Realising that people get vexed and can't think straight without a link. BALLS PROTEST .. The Choon. OUR NAME IS BRISTOL CITY **** NOT CHELSEA WE PLAY AT ASHTON GATE BS3 BE PROUD TO COME FROM THE WEST COUNTRY SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CLUB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmeanie Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 They are in my blood .If you cut me i bleed red I think most people would if you cut them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirered Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Do you think that Horace could lurk in the bushes, spines erect? As long as it's only his spines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Do you think that Horace could lurk in the bushes, spines erect? Bushes...Erect...good job you mentioned the spines. Or he could sit in his very own pit and be a horace trap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Support your Local Club Support your Local Club **** Off Man United **** Off Chelsea Support your Local Club We really need to show off Bristol City, Stickers, Flags anything City related, Show it with pride, Would help extremely if city cut ticket prices for a couple of games, Quid a kid and cheaper adult tickets, Then half price the next if you got a ticket for the previous game (or have that the other way round, Half price then £5 adult and £1 for a kid U16, Would encourage more fans to come along) And free entry if you hand over any Top 5 teams shirt at the turnstile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 I think most people would if you cut them Whoops, a woosh moment for "redmeanie" ;0) Someone explain the gag please . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Knowle Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 OUR NAME IS BRISTOL CITY **** NOT CHELSEA WE PLAY AT ASHTON GATE BS3 BE PROUD TO COME FROM THE WEST COUNTRY SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CLUB I would give the song a crack and my sons bedroom window does have a few things clearly on view. Not much but something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mosquito Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Increased exposure is a good idea and the City club's identity should be prominently displayed in its own city, but.... It's the shit experience you get down there that ultimately puts people off. Everything's a rip-off, badly organised and you seldom see a win. Keep up the good work and I'm sorry for the negative moan. A fantastic campaign by WTMS and Co. However, the problem seems to be in the fact that the ownership of the club do not reflect the loyalty and fanaticism of the grass roots supporters. It's a shit experience watching City only manage a draw or loss at home and this has been going on for years now.......not just this season. As per fka dagest, sorry for the negative moan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 As long as it's only his spines Be fair, could you get an erection from a Sag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 I'm all for initiatives like this, but the problem is SOD couldn't create a buzz about this club if he did all his interviews from inside a beehive. He can't inspire his players, so how can we expect him to inspire the apathetic public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 I'm all for initiatives like this, but the problem is SOD couldn't create a buzz about this club if he did all his interviews from inside a beehive. He can't inspire his players, so how can we expect him to inspire the apathetic public. He inspires me, when he describes his vision for the future, how he intends to build a club structure, rather than just a team. His emphasis on youth and making the academy a genuine source of first team provision. Some people unfortunately can't see past a poor run of results, despite many of those being being unfortunate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 I'm all for initiatives like this, but the problem is SOD couldn't create a buzz about this club if he did all his interviews from inside a beehive. He can't inspire his players, so how can we expect him to inspire the apathetic public. If you are all for initiatives shouldn't the attitude be not to introduce problems and doubt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Porter Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Im all for helping out, and as some of you may know i own the TShirt and custom Vinyl shop in Pill Im happy to heat press 5 x TShirts with the "Support Your Local FOOTBALL CLUB" image for you guys to wear and promote your cause. I have also just purchased a job lot of St.George flags 5" x 3" and am also happy to donate 5 of those to you guys also, just let me know what you wanted pressed on to them. Keep up the good work, it dosn't go un noticed although it may go with out much acknowledgment Im sure more people on here could help as well, after all its OUR club ( even is it dosn't always feel that way) Cheers Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixtyseconds Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 I'm all for initiatives like this, but the problem is SOD couldn't create a buzz about this club if he did all his interviews from inside a beehive. He can't inspire his players, so how can we expect him to inspire the apathetic public. I like reading what he says. There is a resonance to it. Some would prefer a wildly flailing chicken on the touch line. A wildly flailing chicken would not inspire me. Chicken or not do fans have to wait till they get a Manager they like before they can attempt to put that buzz about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Interesting feed back so far How about a song/chant? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUgYpJyZIA4 Realising that people get vexed and can't think straight without a link. BALLS PROTEST .. The Choon. OUR NAME IS BRISTOL CITY **** NOT CHELSEA WE PLAY AT ASHTON GATE BS3 BE PROUD TO COME FROM THE WEST COUNTRY SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CLUBI love the tennis ball protest, especially the way they held up the game by doing it in waves (I can imagine many clubs shooting their load to early am only holding up the match once) I have seen the Atyeo flags which look good, but sadly do get lost.. The two flags in a stand do not really stand out.. I am not sure what the clubs policy is on these, but 15-20 such flags in a section would look dammed good. I do wonder how we can get more support at times, and maybe it is by making it a more emotional experience by the atmosphere and not just on the pitch.. But how do you encourage it more ? Just look at the east end, H block, etc it's a very small number. If I (and my friends) are anything to go by we go through Teen - every home game, wear and buy shirts - scarf's and sing our hearts out Late teens - we start to past driving test and GOTO every home game and a few away.. Wear city shirts and sing our hearts out Early 20s almost every game home and away for several seasons Hitting 30s wives and kids start to become a issue.. Sometimes they come with us, sometimes we can't make all thr matches... We go to no away matches and even miss some home ones. ... Rarely sing, don't buy kits anymore as have dozens of identi-kits in the wardrobe already. Wife, kid, family obviously are going to happen regardless, but how do you keep people paying and supporting.. Is it by pushing a family experience. Getting more fan involvement even when there is no game.. Other things.. ? I am guessing there are hundreds of ideas out there.. Any financially viable oneS ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forza Revolution Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 People want to feel part of something. When eastenders sit in the wedlocks there's a sense of togetherness. For the few up in h block we have the same thing. We all drink together and sit together. Many want to be part of this but don't know where to start. How about engagement with the pubs ? I recognise a few city pubs already exist like the 3 lions and miners but not everyone is happy to drink in them. How about a pub like the robins becoming and creating a real atmosphere for all types of fans to meet and drink. I'm just thinking aloud. I remember a pub called the Manchester I think in Blackpool, it was electric and city rocked. Surely this would carry into the ground and improve atmos. Let's face it, none of us follow city because we are world beaters but because we love the club and it is part of us. A pub which played wurzels pre match, had deals for city fans and pub quiz for reds on a Wednesday ? Occasional fund raising night (dogs) etc and the money goes to the stickers / flags etc ? I think a real city pub for all would really benefit. Whatever happened to having a sing song pre match? For me it's about the whole matchday not just the match. Get every pub in bem to put up a city flag like in vale last week ? Create a feeling that if your in south Bris on matchday then your with friends. Where do eastenders drink pre match ? The eastenders seem to be the ones driving this campaign and i think it's needed.How about those driving the idea visit the different watering holes pre match and make everyone aware of what they are trying to do? Have a sing song etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 I love the tennis ball protest, especially the way they held up the game by doing it in waves (I can imagine many clubs shooting their load to early am only holding up the match once) I have seen the Atyeo flags which look good, but sadly do get lost.. The two flags in a stand do not really stand out.. I am not sure what the clubs policy is on these, but 15-20 such flags in a section would look dammed good. I do wonder how we can get more support at times, and maybe it is by making it a more emotional experience by the atmosphere and not just on the pitch.. But how do you encourage it more ? Just look at the east end, H block, etc it's a very small number. If I (and my friends) are anything to go by we go through Teen - every home game, wear and buy shirts - scarf's and sing our hearts out Late teens - we start to past driving test and GOTO every home game and a few away.. Wear city shirts and sing our hearts out Early 20s almost every game home and away for several seasons Hitting 30s wives and kids start to become a issue.. Sometimes they come with us, sometimes we can't make all thr matches... We go to no away matches and even miss some home ones. ... Rarely sing, don't buy kits anymore as have dozens of identi-kits in the wardrobe already. Wife, kid, family obviously are going to happen regardless, but how do you keep people paying and supporting.. Is it by pushing a family experience. Getting more fan involvement even when there is no game.. Other things.. ? I am guessing there are hundreds of ideas out there.. Any financially viable oneS ? Most of my peers from my youth no longer go to football. Due to "the tapestries of life .." yada no we can't keep people going for ever. My and my friends children know they are part of something. They are too young to articulate what it is, but that something is not being surrounded by negativity. These kids love little things like seemingly irrelevant badges and stickers for instance. They like seeing signs of their club around the City, they are part of that. So can fans make the club a little more attractive? The answer is a yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Most of my peers from my youth no longer go to football. Due to "the tapestries of life .." yada no we can't keep people going for ever. My and my friends children know they are part of something. They are too young to articulate what it is, but that something is not being surrounded by negativity. These kids love little things like seemingly irrelevant badges and stickers for instance. They like seeing signs of their club around the City, they are part of that. So can fans make the club a little more attractive? The answer is a yes. My last gf went to a few matches but she went because because we met friends and their partners drinking, going for a meal, chatting and having fun.... We met because it was traditional match day routine... The match ruined this for her and she started just going home or out with some of the other girls.. After a few years with people losing interest in city, or losing touch with friends you realise that your in an ever decreasing pool... Retaining people would be the biggest boost to the fan base, other than success though, it's a hard task. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 He inspires me, when he describes his vision for the future, how he intends to build a club structure, rather than just a team. His emphasis on youth and making the academy a genuine source of first team provision. Some people unfortunately can't see past a poor run of results, despite many of those being being unfortunate. I like the vision too, BBS. I just wish there was a bit of 'oomph', a bit of 'fight against adversity' in his interviews. You and I might be loyal, but I do think his every pronouncement knocks about 200 off the attendance figures. Perhaps, the best thing is to recognise what SOD can do, and what he can't. He can't sound upbeat if he tries. Which he doesn't IMO. I guess it's like accepting that JET can't jump, but he brings other talents to the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Casual Connoisseur Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 I think the stickers are great but I'd much prefer the old Robin orAngry Earnie on there. Manchester is covered in stickers from all over Europe, like a sado I often take pics, be great to get a few slapped around my city but the SOD just wouldn't work, it's far more of an impact with the club badge etc on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Porter Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 People want to feel part of something. When eastenders sit in the wedlocks there's a sense of togetherness. For the few up in h block we have the same thing. We all drink together and sit together. Many want to be part of this but don't know where to start. How about engagement with the pubs ? I recognise a few city pubs already exist like the 3 lions and miners but not everyone is happy to drink in them. How about a pub like the robins becoming and creating a real atmosphere for all types of fans to meet and drink. I'm just thinking aloud. I remember a pub called the Manchester I think in Blackpool, it was electric and city rocked. Surely this would carry into the ground and improve atmos. Let's face it, none of us follow city because we are world beaters but because we love the club and it is part of us. A pub which played wurzels pre match, had deals for city fans and pub quiz for reds on a Wednesday ? Occasional fund raising night (dogs) etc and the money goes to the stickers / flags etc ? I think a real city pub for all would really benefit. Whatever happened to having a sing song pre match? For me it's about the whole matchday not just the match. Get every pub in bem to put up a city flag like in vale last week ? Create a feeling that if your in south Bris on matchday then your with friends. Where do eastenders drink pre match ? The eastenders seem to be the ones driving this campaign and i think it's needed.How about those driving the idea visit the different watering holes pre match and make everyone aware of what they are trying to do? Have a sing song etc Exactly This ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Knowle Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 I think the stickers are great but I'd much prefer the old Robin orAngry Earnie on there. I have seen four or five ?? different designs with support your local football club on it. Two have the old robin on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 I have seen four or five ?? different designs with support your local football club on it. Two have the old robin on them. Have to say that I love that Robin with Attitude badge. No chance of it being official, I suppose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltfordRed Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Any chance of getting some stickers on eBay? Would happily pay for some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 To be fair, I don't have a problem with the football we're playing, but there are other threads for discussing that. It's the matchday experience that is, indeed, shit. Nothing seems to be done to welcome fans and everything seems to be done to make us feel unwelcome and exploited. The attitude seems to be "we've had your money, so sit down, shut up and go home quietly afterwards". No attempt is made to make us feel part of the club, and those who make up our first line of contact, gatemen, stewards and food vendors, are at best indifferent and at worst rude and aggressive. It doesn't have to be that way, but it will continue to as long as the suits who run the club live in their ivory tower and are out of contact to the vast majority of fans. I think it's a problem at most football clubs in this country though. Unfortunately we are reaping what we sowed during the 70's and 80's. Fans in this country tend to be aggressive, where as abroad I've attended some fantastic games where it's been a party atmosphere, with flags, scarves and chanting in unison... granted there are still Countries that have a 'Hooligan' element... but it's far less aggressive in many, than here. In saying that the authorities have got what they want... a dumbed down crowd... yet the players and Clubs ask for vociferous voices... it's a catch 22 it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMS Posted October 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Im all for helping out, and as some of you may know i own the TShirt and custom Vinyl shop in Pill Im happy to heat press 5 x TShirts with the "Support Your Local FOOTBALL CLUB" image for you guys to wear and promote your cause. I have also just purchased a job lot of St.George flags 5" x 3" and am also happy to donate 5 of those to you guys also, just let me know what you wanted pressed on to them. Keep up the good work, it dosn't go un noticed although it may go with out much acknowledgment Im sure more people on here could help as well, after all its OUR club ( even is it dosn't always feel that way) Cheers Mark Thanks for the offer, we will have a think to see how we could do something interesting with them. We have sent two e mails to the Bountyhunter fanzine regarding - the support your local football club theme If they did some sort of article it could be accompanied by several hundred free stickers, and a t shirt, or t shirts to use as they see fit. It seems their receptionist has been very busy - Bounty if your reading reply to lions fanzine Any chance of getting some stickers on eBay? Would happily pay for some. We are looking at ways to get stickers out to folk who are interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 This may sound very condescending to some fans, but how about a hand out "let's make Ashton gate buzz" Just a couple of lines explaining the aim is to improve the atmosphere and get everyone involved.. Give the lyrics to just one simple but catchy chant and sing mostly that during the game... Then we will see if it is possible to get people singing (or if it's going to be a list cause)... As people will know the song, know the words, and see hopefully more singing so feel less conscientious, it might, just might be possible to get a large % chanting.. If it does happen, the the improved atmosphere may encourage them to keep it up, maybe more handouts introducing a few more simple chants and hand hold people step by step to a rocking buzzing ground. Would need some coordination from the game who do chant around the ground.. But worth it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmabbuttshair Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 That's right. Local beekeepers are excluded from all walks of life. More beekeepers at the gate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Knowle Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 This may sound very condescending to some fans, but how about a hand out "let's make Ashton gate buzz" Just a couple of lines explaining the aim is to improve the atmosphere and get everyone involved.. Give the lyrics to just one simple but catchy chant and sing mostly that during the game... Then we will see if it is possible to get people singing (or if it's going to be a list cause)... As people will know the song, know the words, and see hopefully more singing so feel less conscientious, it might, just might be possible to get a large % chanting.. If it does happen, the the improved atmosphere may encourage them to keep it up, maybe more handouts introducing a few more simple chants and hand hold people step by step to a rocking buzzing ground. Would need some coordination from the game who do chant around the ground.. But worth it ? I will give it a crack at a sensible answer. that might have wanted its own thread but has something so co-ordinated really worked? not only at city anywhere? red and white nights died? likes of celtic do similar with this is a paradise night but they are now using big sponsors cash to do it. the balls protest tune and idea isn't that bad??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 That's right. Local beekeepers are excluded from all walks of life. More beekeepers at the gate! Congratulations, I finally worked it out ... "let's make Ashton gate buzz" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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