Eddie Hitler Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, WarksRobin said: Why are its eyes on fire? Flares. Good innit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUTOR Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 I must admit this whole thread is making me laugh somewhat after the below was a game I attended in Gdańsk, Poland recently, where they were firing hundreds of flares at the roof for about 10 minutes whilst the rest of the stadium applauded and sang along imagine the reaction on here 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedontplayinblue Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 14 minutes ago, transfer reader said: Would it have been so hard to have started from a position of "we're going to do a display of xyz at the Birmingham game (insert rest of what the original post had)" Rather than "we're gonna do a display, but you're not allowed to know what it will be" I suspect the former would gave had all the support that the latter has, but without the 'pushback' of people asking what the display is (not a single person has actually objected to there being a display, despite the suggestions of a few comments) Possibly even could have had a few people asking if they can get involved or help out in any way, rather than manufacturing an us (who arrange these things) and them (who only ever join in)-like dynamic Would it not be better for Section 82, the atmosphere and therefore hopefully City too if more people wanted to actively contribute towards these types of things going forwards? That's not what I said though, do try reading it again. You clearly put clique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 To be honest what @James has set out here is genius, it’s generated loads of interest and 5 pages of chat on here! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transfer reader Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Wedontplayinblue said: You clearly put clique I also clearly put a qualifier beforehand But it appears you saw the word 'clique' took umbrage to that and ignored the rest of that sentence to draw the conclusion that you wanted to find I also 'clearly' said "I'd suggest..." following the qualifier Not "I'd state for absolute certain..." Edited August 19, 2023 by transfer reader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, Eddie Hitler said: Flares. Good innit? A matter of opinion, each to their own Shame they weren’t in the right place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colombo Robin Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 Not sure what im more excited about,the match or finally knowing what the display is My money is on @James being a Just Stop Oil Section 82 infiltrator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transfer reader Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 10 minutes ago, BUTOR said: I must admit this whole thread is making me laugh somewhat after the below was a game I attended in Gdańsk, Poland recently, where they were firing hundreds of flares at the roof for about 10 minutes whilst the rest of the stadium applauded and sang along imagine the reaction on here Broadly positive I'd suggest, as (once again) no one has been critical of doing something 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 6 hours ago, Open End Numb Legs said: I think it is only natural for people to ask what it is about and if it is not answered they get a bit edgy about it. Some people don't like surprises. Sure it is all very well intended and will go off fine. I don’t understand why this seems to be the unpopular stance 6 minutes ago, transfer reader said: Broadly positive I'd suggest, as (once again) no one has been critical of doing something That would not get a positive reaction here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transfer reader Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, MarcusX said: I don’t understand why this seems to be the unpopular stance That would not get a positive reaction here There'd be 2 points of complaint 1. Smoke from flares, this has some validity, but if properly communicated to people in advance that could be negated to a degree 2. With flares being banned and the club liable to penalties for them it would be stupid. In a scenario where 2 wasn't an issue, and what I said in 1 happened then there's no reason why the reaction here wouldn't be broadly (not universally) positive. However as it stands, flares at our games tend to be 1, maybe 2 (which then just looks crap) and they get launched forwards into the rest of the crowd when a steward heads their way (resulting in possible injuries to other fans, as has happened and been posted on here about before) But those are both consequences of point 2, and for the purposes of the hypothetical was going along with flares not being banned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedontplayinblue Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 (edited) 43 minutes ago, transfer reader said: I also clearly put a qualifier beforehand But it appears you saw the word 'clique' took umbrage to that and ignored the rest of that sentence to draw the conclusion that you wanted to find I also 'clearly' said "I'd suggest..." following the qualifier Not "I'd state for absolute certain..." Ok Edited August 19, 2023 by Wedontplayinblue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedontplayinblue Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 22 minutes ago, transfer reader said: There'd be 2 points of complaint 1. Smoke from flares, this has some validity, but if properly communicated to people in advance that could be negated to a degree 2. With flares being banned and the club liable to penalties for them it would be stupid. In a scenario where 2 wasn't an issue, and what I said in 1 happened then there's no reason why the reaction here wouldn't be broadly (not universally) positive. However as it stands, flares at our games tend to be 1, maybe 2 (which then just looks crap) and they get launched forwards into the rest of the crowd when a steward heads their way (resulting in possible injuries to other fans, as has happened and been posted on here about before) But those are both consequences of point 2, and for the purposes of the hypothetical was going along with flares not being banned. I’d bet you’d love to complain, your trip advisor account must be amazing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transfer reader Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 Just now, Wedontplayinblue said: I’d bet you’d love to complain, your trip advisor account must be amazing. Yes, I've really complained by saying I'm in favour of doing these displays... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 On 18/08/2023 at 11:38, James said: The display is aimed at those in the ground, not the seagulls above So then it's "sing today so it's not silent" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 28 minutes ago, transfer reader said: 2. With flares being banned and the club liable to penalties for them it would be stupid. With regards to flares I wonder if it has something to do with fire alarms, in the sense that if there was a fire in the stadium and the alarm went off some people may just assume it's down to the flares and not make their way out of the stadium? I know it sounds daft but in the UK health and safety are very aggressive when it comes to stupid things like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziderarmy Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 “Garland” is my guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 Is it ok that I don't understand what the display means......? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 Semenyo just bagged at Anfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colombo Robin Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 Any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club and Country Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 Red and white stripes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 5 minutes ago, Club and Country said: Red and white stripes Always liked Jack White...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 I think there was a banner that said 'we are fighters' in front of 4 red and white horizontal lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colombo Robin Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 7 minutes ago, DaveF said: I think there was a banner that said 'we are fighters' in front of 4 red and white horizontal lines. Is that a reference to anything or anyone of significance? I don't get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 “This is a display that will mean a lot, to a lot of people” Not a criticism of the display itself and the effort that has gone into it, but the above statement and the accompanying smoke and mirrors does seem a little bizarre now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 8 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: “This is a display that will mean a lot, to a lot of people” Not a criticism of the display itself and the effort that has gone into it, but the above statement and the accompanying smoke and mirrors does seem a little bizarre now. Very much so. Still at least all the Neanderthals have had a good time throwing paper aeroplanes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlered Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 23 minutes ago, Colombo Robin said: Is that a reference to anything or anyone of significance? I don't get it 15 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: “This is a display that will mean a lot, to a lot of people” Not a criticism of the display itself and the effort that has gone into it, but the above statement and the accompanying smoke and mirrors does seem a little bizarre now. The only conclusion I can draw is that it's in relation to Lisa Fillingham, otherwise I haven't the foggiest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 So what was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 2 hours ago, BUTOR said: I must admit this whole thread is making me laugh somewhat after the below was a game I attended in Gdańsk, Poland recently, where they were firing hundreds of flares at the roof for about 10 minutes whilst the rest of the stadium applauded and sang along imagine the reaction on here I looked great until the roof caught fire and three people died.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 My favourite bit of the display was when someone tried to spear a steward with a flagpole. Means a lot....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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