Dastardly and Muttley Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 If LJ is still here, it seems that the majority of fans have turned and want him gone. The banners appearing around AG demonstrate this quite well. A good way of showing SL how the fans feel and how many fans feel it would be an official, unified protest. Perhaps, during the 8th minute, to signify the 8 losses, all fans turn their backs to the pitch with a chorus of City Till We Die ringing out around the stadium. Supportive, demonstrative and unified. Would certainly get SL's and the media's attention if done right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City fan 1982 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Nah fella , white handkerchiefs are the way forward , just like they do in Spain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberry2157. Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 10 minutes ago, kivsy said: Nah fella , white handkerchiefs are the way forward , just like they do in Spain I was at real Madrid when thery did that to Capello, it worked!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestonRobin Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 How about something like the Bayern Munich protest at Arsenal last year...stay in the concourse and come out and take your seat after a while (in this case most probably after 8 mins) The club and the team would still receive support but a point is made and rather emphatically...the board would no doubt take notice at that. With all the TVs now you wouldn't miss anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
city1983 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 15 minutes ago, WestonRobin said: How about something like the Bayern Munich protest at Aresnal last year...stay in the concourse and come out and take your seat after a while (in this case most probably after 8 mins) The club and the team would still receive support but a point is made and rather emphatically...the board would no doubt take notice at that. With all the TVs now you wouldn't miss anything! That is a great idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Balls Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 24 minutes ago, WestonRobin said: How about something like the Bayern Munich protest at Arsenal last year...stay in the concourse and come out and take your seat after a while (in this case most probably after 8 mins) The club and the team would still receive support but a point is made and rather emphatically...the board would no doubt take notice at that. With all the TVs now you wouldn't miss anything! Well considering we have only scored 1 goal in open play in the first half at home all season, the chances of missing much aren't exactly high! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 The fans should not have to force the issue but will if this farce continues. SL and MA need to do the responsible thing now and for the sake of the fans, players, boardroom and LJ take the appropriate action and put LJ on gardening leave immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Balls Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 8 minutes ago, Dynamite Red said: The fans should not have to force the issue but will if this farce continues. SL and MA need to do the responsible thing now and for the sake of the fans, players, boardroom and LJ take the appropriate action and put LJ on gardening leave immediately. Can they also ask Dean Holden to go as well? Not like he has obviously done anything for us in the past couple of months... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Just now, Crimson said: What a great way to support the team and manager.... Not. How about we display banners of encouragement and applaud the team as they enter the field. Show them we believe. Thought that had been happening for a few years now (Mainly thanks to Sec 82) Hasnt it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, Crimson said: What a great way to support the team and manager.... Not. How about we display banners of encouragement and applaud the team as they enter the field. Show them we believe. Because nobody now believes in LJ apart from a few stragglers and gasheads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Benjam!n Ultra Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 1 minute ago, Crimson said: What a great way to support the team and manager.... Not. How about we display banners of encouragement and applaud the team as they enter the field. Show them we believe. Yeh because that's worked the past 8 games. Also just a heads up these ideas are to show no support of the manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reformed_red Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 If he's still here the fans need to do something to demonstrate how awful the team is being set up and the results it's achieving (or not). Thing is.....I just dread who we would appoint to replace him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 7 minutes ago, Dynamite Red said: Because nobody now believes in LJ apart from a few stragglers and gasheads. I don't believe he is the answer. If he was in charge till the end of the season I think we would stay up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boss hogg Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, shelts said: I don't believe he is the answer. If he was in charge till the end of the season I think we would stay up. what do you base this opinion on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, boss hogg said: what do you base this opinion on? I'm just impressed you understood what he was saying !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boss hogg Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Just now, BobBobSuperBob said: I'm just impressed you understood what he was saying !!! i didnt really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full nelson Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 i can't see there being a protest as you'll always get those who don't want to participate and then things get heated!! But the idea of waiting in the concourse for 8 minutes is a good idea and the time waiting in the concourse goes up with each loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 8 minutes ago, boss hogg said: what do you base this opinion on? Do I really have to explain it?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boss hogg Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Just now, shelts said: Do I really have to explain it?! yes please if you dont mind old chap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 51 minutes ago, WestonRobin said: How about something like the Bayern Munich protest at Arsenal last year...stay in the concourse and come out and take your seat after a while (in this case most probably after 8 mins) The club and the team would still receive support but a point is made and rather emphatically...the board would no doubt take notice at that. With all the TVs now you wouldn't miss anything! You can see it already. Thousands of City fans wanting to join in and do this and our stewards telling everyone to take their seats as it's a H&S risk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Just now, boss hogg said: yes please if you dont mind old chap. Here goes!! We have a decent squad. Worse teams/ squads than us. This run of form can't last. I was firmly in favour of LJ staying , I have now lost patience and a change is needed. It's not all doom and gloom for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boss hogg Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Just now, shelts said: Here goes!! We have a decent squad. Worse teams/ squads than us. This run of form can't last. I was firmly in favour of LJ staying , I have now lost patience and a change is needed. It's not all doom and gloom for me. ok thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 6 minutes ago, boss hogg said: ok thanks. I'm worried over the amount of money we've spent and the high wages for little return. The players as well as our manager are accountable for the poor form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 7 minutes ago, boss hogg said: ok thanks. I'm worried over the amount of money we've spent and the high wages for little return. The players as well as our manager are accountable for the poor form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boss hogg Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Just now, shelts said: I'm worried over the amount of money we've spent and the high wages for little return. The players as well as our manager are accountable for the poor form. i agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmite Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 I wouldnt expect LJ to be here next home game. But what worries me is names like Rowett and Appleton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestonRobin Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 13 minutes ago, shelts said: Here goes!! We have a decent squad. Worse teams/ squads than us. This run of form can't last. I was firmly in favour of LJ staying , I have now lost patience and a change is needed. It's not all doom and gloom for me. I don't think anyone is denying that we have a talented squad and our position in the league isn't a reflection on the team alone. The thing is though, this run of form can last if we continue to play as we have...to win games we need to have more than one shot on target per game. As long as LJ is in charge I just don't see things changing massively, so in my opinion if we continue with LJ at the helm then I'm afraid we are destined to be in League 1 next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, WestonRobin said: I don't think anyone is denying that we have a talented squad and our position in the league isn't a reflection on the team alone. The thing is though, this run of form can last if we continue to play as we have...to win games we need to have more than one shot on target per game. As long as LJ is in charge I just don't see things changing massively, so in my opinion if we continue with LJ at the helm then I'm afraid we are destined to be in League 1 next year. We shall see . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmite Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 He now plays with 2 up but then decides to leave out all our playmakers. Reid, Tomlin, Freeman. Do the right thing for BCFC Lee and go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestonRobin Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 1 minute ago, shelts said: We shall see . So, your whole basis on us avoiding relegation with LJ at the helm is: 1) There are worse teams / squads 2) This run can't last 3) We have a decent squad Wow, just wow...nothing of any substance at all; just blind faith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dastardly and Muttley Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 I didn't want his to become a should LJ stay or go thread, there's enough of those already. It's about protest or not and if so, what protest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestonRobin Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 6 minutes ago, Dastardly and Muttley said: I didn't want his to become a should LJ stay or go thread, there's enough of those already. It's about protest or not and if so, what protest. Apologies D&M, i just can't believe some of the drivel on here at times. In answer to your question I have suggested the type of protest that I think should be adopted if indeed one does go ahead. As for whether we should protest; I'm on the fence on that one...depends on what the club 'does' between now and next Tuesday. And by that I don't necessarily mean sack LJ but the content of any press releases / statements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 5 minutes ago, WestonRobin said: So, your whole basis on us avoiding relegation with LJ at the helm is: 1) There are worse teams / squads 2) This run can't last 3) We have a decent squad Wow, just wow...nothing of any substance at all; just blind faith. Nothing of substance in your opinion. Your welcome blossoms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestonRobin Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, shelts said: Nothing of substance in your opinion. Your welcome blossoms Suggest you read the part about shots on target, petal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 57 minutes ago, Benjam!n Ultra said: Yeh because that's worked the past 8 games. Also just a heads up these ideas are to show no support of the manager. Firstly, I've never known a time like in the last four games running (at least) that the opposing fans have sung " Is this a library?" which I've found deeply uncomfortable because it's been true. We only really get going at home games when we score so I'm not sure that our support has been all that vocal. In terms of needing to "show no support" for LJ. I suspect that Mr Lansdown is blistering aware of the fan's feelings after 8 straight losses and will make his move as and when he considers appropriate. A protest during the match will not benefit anyone although a protest before the match did seem to help Forest....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Just now, WestonRobin said: Suggest you read the part about shots on target, petal. You've lost me . Obviously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Redandy Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Crimson said: What a great way to support the team and manager.... Not. How about we display banners of encouragement and applaud the team as they enter the field. Show them we believe. Why would anyone in their right mind believe in Johnson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Crimson said: What a great way to support the team and manager.... Not. How about we display banners of encouragement and applaud the team as they enter the field. Show them we believe. I'd like to know your reason to continue supporting a manager who has provided the worst ever run of defeats in our clubs history. Apparently 2 clubs in a year if you include Barnsley. 14 minutes ago, WestonRobin said: So, your whole basis on us avoiding relegation with LJ at the helm is: 1) There are worse teams / squads 2) This run can't last 3) We have a decent squad Wow, just wow...nothing of any substance at all; just blind faith. What he doesn't take into account is ..... 1) No there isn't (teams at least) form table proves that. 2) Yes it can , look at the last 16 games 13 losses ! how long can you say next time? Specially with the run of fixture coming up. 3) This I agree with, but that just makes you wonder even more why people think LJ can turn it around. I won't be there Vs Sheff W because I'm working and I only have a few holidays left . If he goes I may try and make it but if he's there, I really think whats the point. Sorry , that's how I feel so I open myself up to the not a real fan comments. ....... I'll live with that . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestonRobin Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 27 minutes ago, WestonRobin said: So, your whole basis on us avoiding relegation with LJ at the helm is: 1) There are worse teams / squads 2) This run can't last 3) We have a decent squad Wow, just wow...nothing of any substance at all; just blind faith. 2 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: What he doesn't take into account is ..... 1) No there isn't (teams at least) form table proves that. 2) Yes it can , look at the last 16 games 13 losses ! how long can you say next time? Specially with the run of fixture coming up. 3) This I agree with, but that just makes you wonder even more why people think LJ can turn it around. I won't be there Vs Sheff W because I'm working and I only have a few holidays left . If he goes I may try and make it but if he's there, I really think whats the point. Sorry , that's how I feel so I open myself up to the not a real fan comments. ....... I'll live with that . I agree with some of what you say...my post was an attempt for someone to provide some detail on why or how LJ would achieve what they claimed. It was rather unsuccessful! On point 1 its rather subjective. I'd say there are worse teams / squads in the league than ours however we have played two of those in the last 2 games and lost! They've played as a team and have a plan. On point 2 I agree with you - it can continue and will continue. The fixture list is, as you say, a major concern plus we aren't creating enough chances to win games...we won't pick up many points by having 1 or 2 shots on target. On point 3 - agree with everything you say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 1 hour ago, WestonRobin said: So, your whole basis on us avoiding relegation with LJ at the helm is: 1) There are worse teams / squads 2) This run can't last 3) We have a decent squad Wow, just wow...nothing of any substance at all; just blind faith. Sometimes it`s all you have left. 48 years of supporting City have taught me that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 6 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: Sometimes it`s all you have left. 48 years of supporting City have taught me that. I have 67 years as a Red and I'm sick to death of seeing inept twerps like Johnson f****** it all up. I will give up going if we're relegated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 If fans want to do something it should be before the game. I just cannot see how anything in the ground helps anybody. Once the players cross the line from the tunnel they should be supported otherwise we are just adding to the undoubted pressure and even fear they are feeling. We could try passionate support from the first minute and try and rally them but being quiet and booing seems to be more our thing in general !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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