bakes Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 Great news! about time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 That should be a cracking day out. Well done to both clubs getting this done. CityWillemII 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedontplayinblue Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 1 minute ago, Lew-T said: That should be a cracking day out. Well done to both clubs getting this done. CityWillemII Willem asked city to play a friendly as long ago as 2008, I’m surprised city have taken this long to get on board. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham76 Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 I’ve always been intrigued by the connection between both sets of supporters so will definitely be going along to watch this match Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 7 minutes ago, Wedontplayinblue said: Willem asked city to play a friendly as long ago as 2008, I’m surprised city have taken this long to get on board. I think they’ve got a lot of making up to do. This is a start… 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 9 Admin Report Share Posted May 9 16 minutes ago, Wedontplayinblue said: Let’s be honest you look a tad daft now saying it would never happen! I'm not sure if I said that but I will take your word for it Certainly don't look daft considering how many years we rebuffed offers made by Willem to play us, it is interesting to know why after all the years of attempts to arrange this fixture they do it now? It will be great to see all our friends from Tilburg over for the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciderarmy23 Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 How many are they likely to bring? Hope there's a return fixture next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 Make it lag day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KegCity Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 3 minutes ago, phantom said: I'm not sure if I said that but I will take your word for it Certainly don't look daft considering how many years we rebuffed offers made by Willem to play us, it is interesting to know why after all the years of attempts to arrange this fixture they do it now? It will be great to see all our friends from Tilburg over for the game Trying to get some goodwill back from the fanbase I'd guess. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 I presume them getting promoted has meant it becming more attractive to the club in terms of actual preparation for the season. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 Probably be the best atmosphere of the season. I am looking forward to it. I Give the club some credit 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedontplayinblue Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 6 minutes ago, phantom said: I'm not sure if I said that but I will take your word for it Certainly don't look daft considering how many years we rebuffed offers made by Willem to play us, it is interesting to know why after all the years of attempts to arrange this fixture they do it now? It will be great to see all our friends from Tilburg over for the game I personally think it’s the board trying to whitewash any issues, now they can go “look at us guys, us on the board are lads just like you, proper fans” I really can’t see any other reason for it. 2 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: Probably be the best atmosphere of the season. I am looking forward to it. I Give the club some credit @phantom this is what I mean, club are already getting credit for it. Quite clever really to get fans onside. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 They've waited 15 years until opinion of the board is at its lowest ebb, to pull this one of the 'shit, how do we get the fans onside' playbook 7 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUTOR Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 2 minutes ago, Wedontplayinblue said: I personally think it’s the board trying to whitewash any issues, now they can go “look at us guys, us on the board are lads just like you, proper fans” I really can’t see any other reason for it. @phantom this is what I mean, club are already getting credit for it. Quite clever really to get fans onside. It’s only a start but a welcome one - got to give credit where it’s deserved. Don’t think there’s a need for cynicism on this one. Just a day to look forward to in the summer calendar. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedontplayinblue Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 4 minutes ago, BUTOR said: It’s only a start but a welcome one - got to give credit where it’s deserved. Don’t think there’s a need for cynicism on this one. Just a day to look forward to in the summer calendar. It is a start, but as Phantom said why have they done it now? As I said. Willem first asked for a friendly in 2008, 16 years ago. The timing just seems a bit odd, what with everything that has gone on recently . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 13 minutes ago, Northern Red said: I presume them getting promoted has meant it becming more attractive to the club in terms of actual preparation for the season. Yeah I think that’s played a big part in this going ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattredrobin Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 Great Friendly to have.....Just hope my GF has either had our baby by then or can cross her legs and hang on...baby is due July 29th. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 If anyone can help/point us in the direction of where the bond between the two clubs came from, please DM me! We’d love to record an osib episode dedicated to it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 4 minutes ago, petehinton said: If anyone can help/point us in the direction of where the bond between the two clubs came from, please DM me! We’d love to record an osib episode dedicated to it. Right at the start of the thread, looks like @kelbcfc knows 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 Great news asked for this last season and was told it would never happen! This has made my day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham76 Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 The only occasion I will ever consider buying a half and half scarf is this 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 Some of the best atmospheres at the gate have been at pre season friendlies, antrewp and rangers both sets didn't stop singing, proper atmosphere like those games 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 Playing albeit the Dutch League isn't quite what it was, an Eredivisiei side to round off the Pre season seems a decent end to preparations- potentially decent opposition nut one we could have a crack at winning too? Plus the connection between some City fans and Willem fans. Interesting that it should arise when there are doubts about the hierarchy but even that notwithstanding it feels a positive move. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 15 minutes ago, mozo said: Right at the start of the thread, looks like @kelbcfc knows Thanks!!! @kelbcfc @willem ii let me know if you’d be up for a chat, and I’ll DM you 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 Season starting late? Means we'll be away first game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 47 minutes ago, myol'man said: Make it lag day Robins TV issues? 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 5 minutes ago, Super said: Season starting late? Means we'll be away first game. Because of the Euros, yep. As you say balloon fiesta so we will start away. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 17 minutes ago, Oh Louie louie said: Some of the best atmospheres at the gate have been at pre season friendlies, antrewp and rangers both sets didn't stop singing, proper atmosphere like those games Add Ajax to that list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRoss Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 1 hour ago, BUTOR said: It’s only a start but a welcome one - got to give credit where it’s deserved. Don’t think there’s a need for cynicism on this one. Just a day to look forward to in the summer calendar. Completely agree.. The club does something that fans have wanted for a long time and rather than being happy with the announcement it's treated with suspicion. Just be happy it's now on! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KegCity Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 Just now, RedRoss said: Completely agree.. The club does something that fans have wanted for a long time and rather than being happy with the announcement it's treated with suspicion. Just be happy it's now on! It's not suspicion, just putting two and two together. I don't have an issue with the club trying to get the fans back onside, at least it shows they recognise the current mood among many. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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