CotswoldRed Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 40 minutes ago, Threshing Red said: Why is the Wedlock name been dropped? Has it something to do with Bristol Sports marketing calling it the South stand? It is really starting to annoy me calling it South stand. Agreed. The club don't deem it important enough to talk about. History swept under the carpet as far as I'm concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 10 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: Agreed. The club don't deem it important enough to talk about. History swept under the carpet as far as I'm concerned. They're already starting to call The Williams the west stand! Where is this going to end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 1 hour ago, Threshing Red said: Why is the Wedlock name been dropped? Has it something to do with Bristol Sports marketing calling it the South stand? It is really starting to annoy me calling it South stand. To me it's like the name of the stadium and if stand by stand somebody wants to increase our revenue stream by having their name on it then i'm all for it. Fans can still call it Ashton Gate, the east end, the Wedlock, the Atyeo, the Dolman or the Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 5 hours ago, Woodsy said: Have to agree, that was as loud as I've heard it in a while on the radio last night 4 hours ago, Woodsy said: Thankfully I chose to listen to Gloucester - Worcester on Saturday! But last night sounded good You do realise there is a volume control on most radios? I switched the Archers on the other day and it nearly blew me across the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 33 minutes ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: To me it's like the name of the stadium and if stand by stand somebody wants to increase our revenue stream by having their name on it then i'm all for it. Fans can still call it Ashton Gate, the east end, the Wedlock, the Atyeo, the Dolman or the Williams. Don't entirely agree with you. The Wedlock stand was named after a former player, this has been dropped over profit. It's about history and I would have been happy with them calling it the Wedlock South Stand if they feel they need to market it like that. They should have a big sign up outside the entrance to the stand saying Welcome to the Wedlock South Stand. I have noticed a lot of people calling it the south stand and not the wedlock or the east end. Imagine the outrage if the Atyeo name was dropped just for marketing. We moaned alot about cardiff losing their heritage but when it comes to us it is okay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 2 minutes ago, Threshing Red said: Don't entirely agree with you. The Wedlock stand was named after a former player, this has been dropped over profit. It's about history and I'd have been happy with them calling it the Wedlock South Stand if they feel they need to market it like that. They should have a big sign up outside the entrance to the stand saying Welcome to the Wedlock South Stand. I have noticed a lot of people calling it the south stand and not the wedlock or the east end. Imagine the outrage if the Atyeo name was dropped just for marketing. We moaned alot about cardiff losing their heritage but when it comes to us it is okay? I hadn't really thought about this, I realise I just call it the South Stand now. I haven't called it the wedlock once. For me, the wedlock died when the old EE came down and was replaced with the boring stand that's there now. Would be nice to have a nod to its previous name though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 1 minute ago, Threshing Red said: Don't entirely agree with you. The Wedlock stand was named after a former player, this has been dropped over profit. It's about history and I'd have been happy with them calling it the Wedlock South Stand if they feel they need to market it like that. They should have a big sign up outside the entrance to the stand saying Welcome to the Wedlock South Stand. I have noticed a lot of people calling it the south stand and not the wedlock or the east end. Imagine the outrage if the Atyeo name was dropped just for marketing. We moaned alot about cardiff losing their heritage but when it comes to us it is okay? Sadly it's very expensive to run a football club, at our level and level that we aspire to, it's life. Also John Atyeo is soon to have a statue in his honour, I believe that a more lasting memorial is the way forward for Dolman, Williams and Wedlock, that is my opinion, come on the Cardiff analogy isn't anywhere the same is it?, shirt colour change or club name change would be my line in the sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 39 minutes ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: To me it's like the name of the stadium and if stand by stand somebody wants to increase our revenue stream by having their name on it then i'm all for it. Fans can still call it Ashton Gate, the east end, the Wedlock, the Atyeo, the Dolman or the Williams. Only thing left will be the club name. With a hunger for even more revenue streams it's the only logical next step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 3 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: Only thing left will be the club name. With a hunger for even more revenue streams it's the only logical next step. As I said as long as we stay as Bristol City and play in red and white, anything else is pretty much up for grabs for me, that's just my opinion, I will still call it Ashton Gate, the East end, the Dolman Stand, the Atyeo stand and the Williams stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 7 minutes ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: Sadly it's very expensive to run a football club, at our level and level that we aspire to, it's life. Also John Atyeo is soon to have a statue in his honour, I believe that a more lasting memorial is the way forward for Dolman, Williams and Wedlock, that is my opinion, come on the Cardiff analogy isn't anywhere the same is it?, shirt colour change or club name change would be my line in the sand. Okay fair enough. But passively changing the name of a stand without saying anything to the fans is my line in the sand. I find it a lack of respect that they didn't come out and say all respect to the man himself Billy Wedlock but we need to change the name of the stand for the future. Really I think the name should be The Wedlock South Stand. Also I might add what is profitable about naming it the south stand? Sounds a bit bland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 10 minutes ago, Threshing Red said: Okay fair enough. But passively changing the name of a stand without saying anything to the fans is my line in the sand. I find it a lack of respect that they didn't come out and say all respect to the man himself Billy Wedlock but we need to change the name of the stand for the future. Really I think the name should be The Wedlock South Stand. Also I might add what is profitable about naming it the south stand? Sounds a bit bland. Do you think it will remain purely the south stand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 I understand that the naming rights will be sold. I find it a shame that football is going this way, it is all about the marginal profit at the cost of tradition, honour and identity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 3 minutes ago, Threshing Red said: I understand that the naming rights will be sold. I find it a shame that football is going this way, it is all about the marginal profit at the cost of tradition, honour and identity. Nothing to do with profit these days i'm afraid it's all about balancing the books and that should be every clubs primary concern, just ask Northampton's fans. Missing out on any potential money into the coffers is criminal in my view, of course we could ask players to donate some of their huge wage packets to nullify the need?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMS Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 31 minutes ago, Threshing Red said: Okay fair enough. But passively changing the name of a stand without saying anything to the fans is my line in the sand. I find it a lack of respect that they didn't come out and say all respect to the man himself Billy Wedlock but we need to change the name of the stand for the future. Really I think the name should be The Wedlock South Stand. Also I might add what is profitable about naming it the south stand? Sounds a bit bland. An explanation was provided to fans at a Q&A. It was described as logistical e.g Used on planning applications, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 if you can hear things over the sound of your own voice, you ain't singing loud enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gl1 Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 10 hours ago, bcfctim said: Think once everything's all settled down after the rebuild the South Stand could make a really good location for a 'singing section' or whatever. The acoustics in there are excellent: on the few occasions it has got going it's really echoed around and made an impressive noise Have to agree. I am in the Atyeo and from time to time the sound from there seems pretty loud. Whereas when I was in the East End we never heard a peep from the Atyeo even though you could see sometimes they were singing by the synchonised clapping etc. Factor in that a lot of the old Williams stand supporters are in there, who weren't reknowned for their vocals and the prospect does look good if lots of like minded 'singers' went in there. Would have to unreserved seating though me thinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gl1 Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 8 hours ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: Do you think it will remain purely the south stand? No, the highest bidder will be able to insert their name before 'South Stand' So it will end up the Timotei South Stand or something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 8 hours ago, WTMS said: An explanation was provided to fans at a Q&A. It was described as logistical e.g Used on planning applications, 16 minutes ago, gl1 said: No, the highest bidder will be able to insert their name before 'South Stand' So it will end up the Timotei South Stand or something... So it's not about planning or logistics it was a halfway house to avoid criticism with a big bang name change from Wedlock to "SellYourSoul.com South Stand" I doubt they'll feel the need to rename The Kop for logistical reasons when that undergoes redevelopment again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TETBURY MASSIVE Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 11 hours ago, BCFC-Keith-1897 said: Yep I heard him call Jonny this as well, any ideas why? It is Big Jimmy....... Big Jonny.... Could be seen as a bit of a Micky take due to what 'jonny' is a slang name for..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMS Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 49 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: So it's not about planning or logistics it was a halfway house to avoid criticism with a big bang name change from Wedlock to "SellYourSoul.com South Stand" I doubt they'll feel the need to rename The Kop for logistical reasons when that undergoes redevelopment again. Logistics was the reason provided.The design and lack of unreserved seating was more topical at Q&A's. PF makes this point.in this thread: Maybe one of the reasons fans here have accepted the status quo so easily, is because the South stand is not an attempt to mirror aspects of its predecessor. At Liverpool there were plans to replace the Kop, with a 18000 capacity stand called the Kop. One cursory look at the Kop plans reveal a design that was obviously a Kop like replacement and a iconic focus point for the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 2 hours ago, gl1 said: No, the highest bidder will be able to insert their name before 'South Stand' So it will end up the Timotei South Stand or something... I reckon the Royal Naval Reserve are going to make a sneaky bid.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Any companies about named Wedlock? Maybe we could approach them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 I have no problem with sponsored stands or stadium name as long as it is: tasteful, but also the money goes to the right places. Not to build a better squad, but to reduce ticket prices or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 13 hours ago, Mad Cyril said: You do realise there is a volume control on most radios? I switched the Archers on the other day and it nearly blew me across the room. Always had good support , The Archers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Maybe controversial but even in the good old days of standing , City fans rarely made a lot of noise all through the match . It always started with a bit of singing but unless something dramatic ocurred this normally petered out to be replaced by polite clapping as a pass was executed etc . i believe that West Country folk are naturally more reserved than those from London or Oop Nirth . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 I don't mind stands being sponsored as long as there is a proper name as well. The Atyeo has had various sponsors (Carling, Blackthorn etc) but the Atyeo name is what everyone uses. I'd like the Wedlock name to be retained for the South Stand seeing as he was such an important player in City's early years. It would also be a kick in the teeth for his descendants if the name is dropped. Ditto the with the Williams name. I'm aware that Bristol RFC now share Ashton Gate with us and will want their history to be reflected as well, but I'm sure a solution can be found for this. It would be horrible if the stands only had a corporate name. Also the ground should never be called anything other than Ashton Gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 4 hours ago, TETBURY MASSIVE said: It is Big Jimmy....... Big Jonny.... Could be seen as a bit of a Micky take due to what 'jonny' is a slang name for..... Jimy is his nickname, also his choice of instagram username @jimydanger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 I thought I would look up to see where he is buried http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=98173779 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Said it time and time again and some won't like it but the atmosphere is only ever above average when we play the likes of milwall, Leeds, Gas, Cardiff etc The reason for that is obvious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyreds89 Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 I thought the wolves match was probably the worst atmosphere of the season so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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