A Horse With No Name Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 On the news this morning, a German club is filling a stand, or the stadium with cardboard cut outs of people, but they are inviting fans to send a photo of themselves so that it can be enlarged and placed on the head of the cut out, to make it appear that you are there for the behind closed doors games. Would anyone buy one if City did similar, and how much would you be happy paying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 7, 2020 Admin Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 No After the length of time waiting for bricks etc, I will be 20 years older before it was printed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordofthebling Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 12 minutes ago, phantom said: No After the length of time waiting for bricks etc, I will be 20 years older before it was printed ...and then no doubt just printed off on A3 paper and stuck to the seat. Brick gate and vouchers have scarred me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 18 minutes ago, The Horse With No Name said: On the news this morning, a German club is filling a stand, or the stadium with cardboard cut outs of people, but they are inviting fans to send a photo of themselves so that it can be enlarged and placed on the head of the cut out, to make it appear that you are there for the behind closed doors games. Would anyone buy one if City did similar, and how much would you be happy paying? Did the story say how much it would cost each German fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 God, no ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 Yes. But only if they promised to move me out of the stadium 10 minutes before the end of the game. #DolmanRegular Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 I don't think any cardboard cut out can replace the Ashton Gate atmosphere. But if they can get an audio recording of a moaning middle aged man loudly berating a randomly allocated player every single week then we're in business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 I'd buy a cardboard cut-out of Rita Ora. Or a blow-up doll might be better actually, thinking about it. Either way. Yes. Yes I would. But only of Rita Ora. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 23 minutes ago, LondonBristolian said: I don't think any cardboard cut out can replace the Ashton Gate atmosphere. But if they can get an audio recording of a moaning middle aged man loudly berating a randomly allocated player every single week then we're in business. And that one randomer who evidently shoved the mouldy innards of a decomposing rat up their arse just so everyone within a 8 seat radius knows they are having 'tummy troubles' as well. It isn't football unless someone releases a guff so putrid you can chew it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 Can I be made thinner in mine ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted May 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Nogbad the Bad said: Did the story say how much it would cost each German fan? The item I saw said $20, which is weird, unless it was an American paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 I'll have one if I can have a dozen flares and smoke bombs strapped to its back which I can remotely detonate during the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 23 minutes ago, LondonBristolian said: I don't think any cardboard cut out can replace the Ashton Gate atmosphere. But if they can get an audio recording of a moaning middle aged man loudly berating a randomly allocated player every single week then we're in business. Really not a fair stereotype - considering how many older fans we've got and how much frustration and disappointment these 'middle aged men' (just men btw?) have endured at AG over the last 40-50 years the number who moan and berate players is miniscule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Med/MadHatter Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 10 minutes ago, Eddie Hitler said: I'll have one if I can have a dozen flares and smoke bombs strapped to its back which I can remotely detonate during the game. There wouldn't be any complaints about breathing difficulties, but you might cremate a few "customers" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 4 minutes ago, Med/MadHatter said: There wouldn't be any complaints about breathing difficulties, but you might cremate a few "customers" No pyro no party! You'd need to find a way to make them look like they're sat down outside S82, wouldn't want to break the no standing rules.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC&T Board Members Blagdon red Posted May 7, 2020 SC&T Board Members Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 28 minutes ago, The Horse With No Name said: The item I saw said $20, which is weird, unless it was an American paper. It's a fan initiative and they're charging 1900 cents, as 1900 was the year that the club was founded. All profits are going to charity and the cut-outs (made of 'Forex' not cardboard) will remain in place for as long as games are played behind closed doors. Thereafter the fans can have their cut-out as a souvenir, if they wish. They've currently sold nearly 10,000 and are hoping to eventually fill the ground. Personally, I actually think it's quite a cool idea. But while the talk here is of playing games on neutral grounds, it would be a non-starter for us (although I have had the concept priced up). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted May 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 9 minutes ago, Blagdon red said: It's a fan initiative and they're charging 1900 cents, as 1900 was the year that the club was founded. All profits are going to charity and the cut-outs (made of 'Forex' not cardboard) will remain in place for as long as games are played behind closed doors. Thereafter the fans can have their cut-out as a souvenir, if they wish. They've currently sold nearly 10,000 and are hoping to eventually fill the ground. Personally, I actually think it's quite a cool idea. But while the talk here is of playing games on neutral grounds, it would be a non-starter for us (although I have had the concept priced up). Ok, but a Forex cut out doesnt have the same ring to it. Sounds more like a surgical operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC&T Board Members Blagdon red Posted May 7, 2020 SC&T Board Members Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, The Horse With No Name said: Ok, but a Forex cut out doesnt have the same ring to it. Sounds more like a surgical operation. indeed. But they will last well, unlike cardboard. It's the same sort of material as estate agents use for 'For Sale' boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 This may well be the only way for the Sags to fill their tip and 6,000 cardboard cut outs would have a higher average IQ than the usual crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 1 hour ago, CyderInACan said: I'd buy a cardboard cut-out of Rita Ora. Or a blow-up doll might be better actually, thinking about it. Either way. Yes. Yes I would. But only of Rita Ora. Just remember in this time of crisis, if your blow up doll develops a runny nose it's not ill......it's full! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 Here's me and my m8. Stick us in South stand plz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redysteadygo Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 Some of the home performance movement of players I have witnessed this season we could stick a few of them in the stands and allow the supporters to play in the games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 2 hours ago, Bristol Rob said: Yes. But only if they promised to move me out of the stadium 10 minutes before the end of the game. #DolmanRegular Jokes on you when the cut out gets given some food vouchers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 2 hours ago, CyderInACan said: I'd buy a cardboard cut-out of Rita Ora. Or a blow-up doll might be better actually, thinking about it. Either way. Yes. Yes I would. But only of Rita Ora. Prob end up with Bradley Orr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 3 minutes ago, JamesBCFC said: Jokes on you when the cut out gets given some food vouchers. The joke will be on all of us when they club report thousands in attendance and not a single moan about the PA system in the Dolman, so they cancel plans to fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 2 hours ago, Nogbad the Bad said: Really not a fair stereotype - considering how many older fans we've got and how much frustration and disappointment these 'middle aged men' (just men btw?) have endured at AG over the last 40-50 years the number who moan and berate players is miniscule. I think the phrase you're looking for is the patience of a saint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen humphries Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 Would it be possible for me to be put in the concourse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isawjonshaw Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 I’ve still got a Darth Vader cardboard cut out. Southmead boy as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 4 hours ago, The Horse With No Name said: On the news this morning, a German club is filling a stand, or the stadium with cardboard cut outs of people, Then the gas could claim to have filled their stadium. And improved the atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 11 minutes ago, Isawjonshaw said: I’ve still got a Darth Vader cardboard cut out. Southmead boy as well! That'll have to be the away fan. He wouldn't want to sit with the Rebel Scum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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