cityloyal473 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Bristol Sport whilst an exciting sounding project at first, are starting to feel slightly 'Franchised' . . . Spot on. All about the "experience" and the "project" now. It'll get worse when the grounds finished too imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Well if the other teams want to bring their own bubble machine all they have to do is ask. It doesnt make us look 'small' at all. trying to get repeat away fans is a hugely growing part of the better clubs, take Brighton for example, they have been known to get beers in from the local area of the away teams - suppose that too is tinpot? Good business on the national stage showing class. This is going to be the most watched match (in terms of tv audience) at Ashton Gate for years and I for one have nothing against the club showing themselves off as class rather than the backwater football region which we are viewed as being now. Whilst you are perfectly entitled to your opinion, may I respectfully say you are talking bull. I am not having this. I feel that fans wIll get wound up and angry about this and it is likely to be a catalyst for trouble in what the police no doubt already regard as a high category match. This can't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC@Frome Posted January 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 We live in hope Tom. It's something West Ham have never done before, which means IF true there is a fair chance it was BCFC/ Bristol Sports idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Good business on the national stage showing class. This is going to be the most watched match (in terms of tv audience) at Ashton Gate for years and I for one have nothing against the club showing themselves off as class rather than the backwater football region which we are viewed as being now.Seriously?Allowing a club to bring a bubble machine marks us out as "class"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 We live in hope Tom. It's something West Ham have never done before, which means IF true there is a fair chance it was BCFC/ Bristol Sports idea. You can bet your bottom dollar it was. Suits trying to understand fans and, without a scooby, they mess it right up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 I just can't believe we are that stupid. Fortress Ashton? More like a fairy castle. What idiot comes up with these ideas? It is acutely embarrassing and definitely small time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityloyal473 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Seriously? Allowing a club to bring a bubble machine marks us out as "class"? Marks us out as small time charlie's who are grateful to have West Ham grace us with their presence. Not an ounce of class in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 I bet we've commissioned a Bobby Moore mural in the away changing room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoke_Gifford_Red Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 The boss of Bristol Sport tweeted how he was looking forward to welcoming West Ham - this is just ridiculous. I was in support of Bristol Sport but not anymore. Hopefully if enough of us let them know how ridiculous this is they may reconsider! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevP Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Can Lindleys get some jellied eels in for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 I will bake some cakes for the West Ham fans. Good shout! I'll bring the Hot Chocolate and hey I'll even chuck in some squirty cream to go on top. I've also got some quilts and blankets to bring in case they get cold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 This is EMBARRASSING. I am all for Bristol Sport and trying to create an inclusive atmosphere to grow support and revenues. But whoever made the decision clearly knows nothing about Bristol City culture. We aren't Brighton, we certainly aren't a plastic club like Reading, we are Bristol City, a fanbase respected for it's passion and hostility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3_RED Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 The quote is along the lines of making it an occasion for everyone. I'm sure this is a football match not a family bloody wedding! Sounds like a "Bristol Sport" quote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 How can the management be that out of touch and deliberately try to prove that to be the case. They are clearly not fans under the definition most of us would use. They seem like old men at a nightclub trying to fit in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 No other paper quoting it other than the scum and they've so say quoted 'a Bristol City insider' - I call bulls**t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevP Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 How can the management be that out of touch and deliberately try to prove that to be the case. They are clearly not fans under the definition most of us would use. They seem like old men at a nightclub trying to fit in. Talking of "fitting in" .....punishment for whatever muppet thought this up is that they should be "connected" to the tube of said bubble machine when it is switched on..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider red Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 I don't believe the club will do that, they're not that out of touch..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 I don't believe West Ham would even ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcityman Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Shows a touch of class in my opinion. Giving home fans a scarf and allowing away fans to use their bubble machine. When Arsenal (?) gave out free t-shirts to Wigan (?) fans it was seen as class not tinpot. The only thing tinpot is the reaction of the supporters here. Ah but it's in The Sun so it must be true. Amazes me, some would immediately poo poo a snippet of news concerning a player who is signing here there or anywhere because it's in The Sun, but if it's anything to use to have a pop at the club it must be true, unfortunately there is an element on this forum who look for any excuse to have a moan. If Bristol city won the Champions league, gave everyone a free season ticket and a fortnights holiday to a destination of their choosing the same old same olds would find something to moan about. I'm not saying the club are beyond criticism, far from it, but what gets me is we are having one of the best seasons in ages and yet the same posters still do nothing but look for things to pick fault with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 No other paper quoting it other than the scum and they've so say quoted 'a Bristol City insider' - I call bulls**tNot so Tom, among many others:http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/clubs/westham/article4332926.eceI have said many times before but a fundamental problem with current Bristol City is there are hardly any life long Bristol City fans in positions of authority and this is just further evidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1t_ref_again Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Totally stupid to agree to this request, suspect more to do with Bbc wanting some good tv theatre, not sure how some on hear make the jump in conclusion its all Bristol Sports fault and not bcfc who agreed. Be surprised if Cotts would be happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 I've tweeted both Adam and Andrew Billingham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM91 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Not so Tom, among many others:http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/clubs/westham/article4332926.ece I have said many times before but a fundamental problem with current Bristol City is there are hardly any life long Bristol City fans in positions of authority and this is just further evidence. Sorry but this is just nonsense. To say the club is run poorly on the back of allowing West Ham to use a bubble machine (in the same game that they provide free scarfs for 12,000 city fans) is unbelievable. To answer someone's earlier post, i do not work for the club, but when so many of you get so irrationally wound up something as irrelevant as a bubble machine it does get you sympathising with what they have to deal with. Bristol City fans are perennial moaners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Andrew billingham, CEO Bristol sport, previously of Stoke City (would he have agreed to such a request at the Britannia?), previously employed by Gold and Brady at Birmingham, old pals act? If so, a large step too far..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 If they use it if they score a 90th minute winner it will stir things up massively. Bit silly me thinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Totally stupid to agree to this request, suspect more to do with Bbc wanting some good tv theatre, not sure how some on hear make the jump in conclusion its all Bristol Sports fault and not bcfc who agreed. Be surprised if Cotts would be happy If true it is Bristol Sport's fault. They can say no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoke_Gifford_Red Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 I've tweeted both Adam and Andrew Billingham. I've done the same, plus a few others involved in the club and local media. Anyone else who is horrified by this, I recommend you also contact the club and key staff members to let them know your objection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Sorry but this is just nonsense. To say the club is run poorly on the back of allowing West Ham to use a bubble machine (in the same game that they provide free scarfs for 12,000 city fans) is unbelievable. To answer someone's earlier post, i do not work for the club, but when so many of you get so irrationally wound up something as irrelevant as a bubble machine it does get you sympathising with what they have to deal with. Bristol City fans are perennial moaners. It's the gesture, not the machine. Any time Bristol Sport have vacancies you'll be in with a chance. You talk their language. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIDER NOT CIDRE Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Really hope this isn't true! We shouldn't be going out our way to help them. We should be doing absolutely everything to ensure we gain any small advantage we can, especially considering they are premier league. To me it shows in a small way the influence the premier league has over everything and how it can be perceived that the football league is insignificant when compared with the premier league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Not so Tom, among many others:http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/clubs/westham/article4332926.eceI have said many times before but a fundamental problem with current Bristol City is there are hardly any life long Bristol City fans in positions of authority and this is just further evidence. I can only find it in murdochs two rags, it was more hope that it was just them making it up. Still clinging on to that hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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