Dynamite Red Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 Okay we seem to have 3 courses of action being suggested. 1. Boycott, just don't even bother attending the game 2. Demonstration outside the ground. 3. Stay in concourse until 8pm (15 mins after kick off) Trying to gauge the support for which action and numbers. Time is scarce and could be a farce so whatever the majority needs to be advertised via social media, text mates. Don't be placid, not always the case but often fans get the club they deserve, don't be like Rovers fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 There should be an option 'No protest' or the poll is meaningless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 All the powers to be will be in executive boxes enjoying champagne and cucumber sandwiches - pointless protesting outside as they will not hear / see it. however walking out to their seats and seeing a empty stadium, then filling around 8pm might finally hit home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, ashton_fan said: There should be an option 'No protest' or the poll is meaningless If your not going to protest at all why would you need an option ? Hey guys we are travelling to Newcastle what form of travel would you prefer Train, car, fly ? @ashton_fan there should be an option for those not wanting to go to Newcastle at all Hey guys it's a fixed menu, what would you prefer Thai, Chinese, or Mexican ? @ashton_fan there should be an option for those of us not going to the restraunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Grim Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 I won't be going. If a protest was to happen I'd be there and more than happy to contribute/help get the ball rolling ect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 A 'support the team' option should be included to properly gauge fan opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, Murraysrightplum said: A 'support the team' option should be included to properly gauge fan opinion You're joking, right? The thought that you might get a balance of opinions on the forum! Whatever next? Real debate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 4 minutes ago, Fiale said: If your not going to protest at all why would you need an option ? Hey guys we are travelling to Newcastle what form of travel would you prefer Train, car, fly ? @ashton_fan there should be an option for those not wanting to go to Newcastle at all Hey guys it's a fixed menu, what would you prefer Thai, Chinese, or Mexican ? @ashton_fan there should be an option for those of us not going to the restraunt I would've thought the poll is a bit meaningless if it doesn't show the percentage planning not to protest (probably the majority but we'll never know) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 9 minutes ago, Murraysrightplum said: A 'support the team' option should be included to properly gauge fan opinion But they're not mutually exclusive. So you're wrong. There shouldn't be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honiton Tony Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 7 minutes ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said: You're joking, right? The thought that you might get a balance of opinions on the forum! Whatever next? Real debate? Why do you come on this forum ................ strange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 1 minute ago, Fordy62 said: But they're not mutually exclusive. So you're wrong. There shouldn't be. Ok 'support the team in the normal way' then. Unless you think not attending or turning up 15 minutes after kick off wouldn't negatively affect the players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, Honiton Tony said: Why do you come on this forum ................ strange To Air is view perhaps, he is allowed to after all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, Honiton Tony said: Why do you come on this forum ................ strange Maybe, but I've probably been on this forum as long as you and I always thought it was a place to share opinions and debate differing viewpoints. Sadly that is no longer the case. It is now a place for people to come and repeat the same point of view, while trying to outdo each other in finding new and 'cleverer' ways to do it. I'm a city supporter and have been all my life and have always previously enjoyed OTIB, even during the bad times, but there's no genuine discussion any more, because the 'Johnson out' brigade aren't prepared to even consider differing points of view. I think that is desperately sad, but it's rather redolent of the way the world is going. People don't listen to each other any more, and contrary opinions are dismissed out of hand with accusations of being 'fake'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 9 minutes ago, Emperor Palpatine said: To Air is view perhaps, he is allowed to after all Cheers mate. For a moment I thought I was going mad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 7 minutes ago, Murraysrightplum said: Ok 'support the team in the normal way' then. Unless you think not attending or turning up 15 minutes after kick off wouldn't negatively affect the players? What's so hard to understand - people who are protesting how would you prefer to do it - if your not protesting why do you need a option. If you are not going out with your friends and they ask each other options as to what time to meet up do you demand "well I'm not going, so there should be a not going out option ?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full nelson Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 36 minutes ago, Dynamite Red said: Okay we seem to have 3 courses of action being suggested. 1. Boycott, just don't even bother attending the game 2. Demonstration outside the ground. 3. Stay in concourse until 8pm (15 mins after kick off) Trying to gauge the support for which action and numbers. Time is scarce and could be a farce so whatever the majority needs to be advertised via social media, text mates. Don't be placid, not always the case but often fans get the club they deserve, don't be like Rovers fans. Something needs to be done but it seems we have a lot of snowflake fans!! I'll monitor on here as I'm more than happy to go with a majority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted March 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 Don't let apathy rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 Nothing will happen Tuesday, as per usual a good 17-18,000 crowd will get behind the team. They will under perform, there will be boos and a few mumours at the final whistle. Rinse and repeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 30 minutes ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said: Cheers mate. For a moment I thought I was going mad... Nah you're not man, unfortunately me and you with others are apparently part of the problem according to some... as we don't call for Johnson to go each and every day or don't participate in slagging off the owner, calling him pathetic names, pointless petitions or tweeting #Johnsonoutnow as its some trendy thing to do nowadays.. I literally refuse to participate in some pointless exercise even though I do have a twitter account. If this is what the forum has come to coupled by all the nonsensical rumours regurgitated, calling fans who back Lansdown or LJ happy clappers, trolls, WUMs or even Gas then count me out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full nelson Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 1 minute ago, Sergio Georgini said: Nothing will happen Tuesday, as per usual a good 17-18,000 crowd will get behind the team. They will under perform, there will be boos and a few mumours at the final whistle. Rinse and repeat. You are spot on! But, I'll still stay in the concourse till 8. **** it if I'm on my own. I'll be man enough and stay true to my word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 I won't be attending I'm afraid chaps. I have something else on that I would try to rearrange normally but not as this stand currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyolly Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 49 minutes ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said: Maybe, but I've probably been on this forum as long as you and I always thought it was a place to share opinions and debate differing viewpoints. Sadly that is no longer the case. It is now a place for people to come and repeat the same point of view, while trying to outdo each other in finding new and 'cleverer' ways to do it. I'm a city supporter and have been all my life and have always previously enjoyed OTIB, even during the bad times, but there's no genuine discussion any more, because the 'Johnson out' brigade aren't prepared to even consider differing points of view. I think that is desperately sad, but it's rather redolent of the way the world is going. People don't listen to each other any more, and contrary opinions are dismissed out of hand with accusations of being 'fake'. Excellently put. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 Seriously considering not going , night matches are a nightmare for parking and traffic and I'm trying to think of other excuses as well . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 21 minutes ago, Dynamite Red said: Don't let apathy rule. Ok, if you say so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 Ferkd if I'm paying for a season ticket to miss a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 Guys it has to be an early and loud protest outside the lansdown stand...why punish the players on the pitch we are the 12th man and they are just playing to order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted March 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 Those who won't attend, not much can be done about that but staying outside the ground or in the concourse until 8pm is manageable. That's what I am going to do. Also won't be spending another penny in the ground until changes are made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted March 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 1 hour ago, Sergio Georgini said: Nothing will happen Tuesday, as per usual a good 17-18,000 crowd will get behind the team. They will under perform, there will be boos and a few mumours at the final whistle. Rinse and repeat. Unfortunately you are probably right mate, seems the general mentality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaspberryRed Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 2 hours ago, Murraysrightplum said: Ok 'support the team in the normal way' then. Unless you think not attending or turning up 15 minutes after kick off wouldn't negatively affect the players? I say bollocks to it negatively affecting the players. LJ & SL have got us here and god knows the players must be sick to death and perplexed by squad rotation/formation but lets not dress this up. We're talking about professional sportsmen being paid obscene amounts of money and if they all had to take a long hard look at how they've performed through the season then imo none of the (contracted) players have covered themselves in glory. I've seen some really bad City sides right back to the old fourth division but I'm pretty sure in everyone of those bad sides I can think of one or two players who performed consistently week in week out at the top of their game and were let down by those around them and some bad managers. Let's not dress it up but we are in March and if I had to name a player of the season it would be nigh on impossible to name one. For me that's a pretty clear and sad indictment I'm prepared to be slaughtered for this opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 The "no protest" gets my vote.........oh, wait......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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