Jay Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Following on from this thread...If we were able to arrange for the production of 250 or so giant red foam hands prior to the Middlesborough match on Saturday, would people be willing to:a) Help sell them around the ground (subject to permission being granted by the Club)?andb) Pay £3 each?It's just a bit of light-hearted fun regarding Basso's 'signature'. All thoughts welcome.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OmegaSnake Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Following on from this thread...If we were able to arrange for the production of 250 or so giant red foam hands prior to the Middlesborough match on Saturday, would people be willing to:a) Help sell them around the ground (subject to permission being granted by the Club)?andb) Pay £3 each?It's just a bit of light-hearted fun regarding Basso's 'signature'. All thoughts welcome.... I'd be up for that, would probably buy 2 or 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brizzlered1 Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 At £3 each I reckon loads of people would buy them, especially with a crowd of 19,000 + expected. It may be worth speaking to the club shop and see if they would be prepared to buy them, as to minimise the risk of financial lossGood Work Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MYK Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 I just so glad that I'll be in row AA of the Atyeo.......as any of those will be behind me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jan Mollars Gloves Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Following on from this thread...If we were able to arrange for the production of 250 or so giant red foam hands prior to the Middlesborough match on Saturday, would people be willing to:a) Help sell them around the ground (subject to permission being granted by the Club)?andb) Pay £3 each?It's just a bit of light-hearted fun regarding Basso's 'signature'. All thoughts welcome.... The reference & tie in with Basso has saved this from being the naffest idea ever.Foam hands went out before the Premiership took flight.But credit for the Basso idea. They will sell out quickly.Got to hand it to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh_red Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 £3, I'm in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoke_Gifford_Red Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Reckon there is a good chance of them sellign especially as there will be some people there more for the event of a big team than to support City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tommy doc Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Foam hands? At football? English, football? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 I'd buy one. Is there any possibilty of you producing more? I reckon you could sell at least 1000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 I'd buy one. Is there any possibilty of you producing more? I reckon you could sell at least 1000.It's not just the quantity, its having the volunteers willing to sell them & cover all gates.Without permission from the Club, we're kinda stuck. I'll report back in the morning. Meanwhile, keep the thoughts coming folks. Would love to know whether this is a goer according to us fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest North Street Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 There is the possibility of severe foam allergy but i know I am safe in a smoking block What with the likelihood of foam hand coming into contact with a naked flame and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collis Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 It's not just the quantity, its having the volunteers willing to sell them & cover all gates.Without permission from the Club, we're kinda stuck. I'll report back in the morning. Meanwhile, keep the thoughts coming folks. Would love to know whether this is a goer according to us fans.Is it possible to get them produced in 4 days? Not doubting you, but being realistic.I would buy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 It's not just the quantity, its having the volunteers willing to sell them & cover all gates.Without permission from the Club, we're kinda stuck. I'll report back in the morning. Meanwhile, keep the thoughts coming folks. Would love to know whether this is a goer according to us fans.Perhaps selling them for £4 and giving these volunteers a cut would help persuade people to help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 Is it possible to get them produced in 4 days? Not doubting you, but being realistic.I would buy one.Yes - we made the enquiry this evening. Would need to advise by tomorrow latest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Couldn't we all just take some hallucinogenic mushrooms and pretend our hands are 3 foot long?Advantages:-No real 3 foot tall hands blocking your viewWe don't get laughed at on Match of the Day by Mark Lawrenson (think of it; for him to find something sad, it must be bad)Disadvantages:-Those steep steps in the Dolman; it'll be like lemmingsYour hands may appear to be bubbling and exploding if you over do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 Couldn't we all just take some hallucinogenic mushrooms and pretend our hands are 3 foot long?Nah - I'd like to do something different for a change! :tongue: (Don't do drugs kids!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DanC Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Good work Jay, Seem to remember these foam hands were very popular at the LDV and play off finals at the Mil Stad so I'm sure if u get the volunteers you will sell out.Being abit nosey here so don't answer if you don't wish to but what is the production costs of these? Will the ST make any profit out of it? IF so what will the profit go towards?Would be nice to know that any profits may go towards something like a John Atyeo bust or something.Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 No,no,no,no,no,no,no,no,no & no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tommy doc Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Good work Jay, Seem to remember these foam hands were very popular at the LDV and play off finals at the Mil Stad so I'm sure if u get the volunteers you will sell out.I also remember air horns and whistles at the Mil Stad, and they made for a cracking atmosphere didn't they? Seriously, the Budweiser adverts, that is where this path leads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 Good work Jay, Seem to remember these foam hands were very popular at the LDV and play off finals at the Mil Stad so I'm sure if u get the volunteers you will sell out.Being abit nosey here so don't answer if you don't wish to but what is the production costs of these? Will the ST make any profit out of it? IF so what will the profit go towards?Would be nice to know that any profits may go towards something like a John Atyeo bust or something.CheersAll good questions. The idea is that the ST funds these though this is not yet certain. There are other ways of getting them underwritten though should the ST not go with this idea. We would need to sell a minmum of 150 of the 250 to break even (though we believe that we could use any surplus at other matches / mail order etc). First of all we need permission to sell around the ground, if we get that then (further to a conversation I've had with two of the other ST Board members this evening), we'd look at using any surplus towards something.To be perfectly honest with you, these things have not yet been decided and any input is welcome (such as your suggestion above). Whilst this idea was floated in another thhread, the first company to come back to us with a quotation (& able to do it in the time needed) was this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City_pete1 Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 I would buy one for that price! I really think this could be a good laugh also, which all helps to the colour and atmosphere. I reckon everyone i go with would get one also. At least 1000 if possible would be good though, they well sell fast I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest North Street Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Following on from this thread...If we were able to arrange for the production of 250 or so giant red foam hands prior to the Middlesborough match on Saturday, would people be willing to:a) Help sell them around the ground (subject to permission being granted by the Club)?andb) Pay £3 each?It's just a bit of light-hearted fun regarding Basso's 'signature'. All thoughts welcome.... Say no to evil foam hands and the American bastardisation of football.C'mon Jay you have been to St Pauli how about a blow up transvestite couple called Colin and Steve ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 C'mon Jay you have been to St Pauli how about a blow up transvestite couple called Colin and Steve ?Already on order for the Brighton match.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MaloneFM Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Maybe if it was the next finger along and had the words STAY OUT OF THE EAST END. Then it would be a seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedTop Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Say no to evil foam hands and the American bastardisation of football.C'mon Jay you have been to St Pauli how about a blow up transvestite couple called Colin and Steve ?Surely you could recycle them after the match by scribbling the words "Will SteveL let us in the East End?" above the slogan "Always believe". Failing that, you could arrange for everyone in front of the directors' box to hold their dirty great foam hands up throughout the game and block his view until he agrees to your demand. ;-)Even I have to admit that would bring a slightly amusing edge to the EE campaign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grouty the red Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 How will you eat your Popcorn and Corndogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Maybe if it was the next finger along and had the words STAY OUT OF THE EAST END. Then it would be a seller. i like your thinking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 i like your thinking!I like Neo's thinking personally, maybe one for the Trust to think about.Sorry though, giant foam hands at the Football goes against everything I believe in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ashley (city's no1 fan) Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Following on from this thread...If we were able to arrange for the production of 250 or so giant red foam hands prior to the Middlesborough match on Saturday, would people be willing to:a) Help sell them around the ground (subject to permission being granted by the Club)?andb) Pay £3 each?It's just a bit of light-hearted fun regarding Basso's 'signature'. All thoughts welcome.... i think it's a fantastic idea and they will probably talk about it on match of the day which is even better.if this idea does become a reality by saturday i will be getting one!UP THE CITY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I like Neo's thinking personally, maybe one for the Trust to think about.Sorry though, giant foam hands at the Football goes against everything I believe in.neo's ideas would certainly be an interesting consideration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Sorry though, giant foam hands at the Football goes against everything I believe in.it would be a very americanised idea to use.all we need now is people selling beer from packs on their backs and snacks walking around the stands and you could mistakenly think you were at a soccer game not a football game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boadle Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Careful! Poor Basso might get confused and think it's the hand of God. He's a bit of a Christian isn't he? He might start being bad on crosses (like Jesus). Mind you, they do say 'Jesus Saves'.Tee hee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 it would be a very americanised idea to use.all we need now is people selling beer from packs on their backs and snacks walking around the stands and you could mistakenly think you were at a soccer game not a football game!They had a couple of those lads in the concourse at Cov, I'm not anti-Americanisation per say, if something's a good idea it's a good idea, lads, or better still; attractive young ladies (prefarably scantly attired), wondering around The East End, flogging reaonably priced Cider would certainly get a nod of approval from me. Readilly available hallucinagenic's too. Just no big foam hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 or better still; attractive young ladies (prefarably scantly attired), wondering around The East End, flogging reaonably priced Cider would certainly get a nod of approval from me.i think that would get a nod of approval from many people. me included Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 all we need now is people selling beer from packs on their backs and snacks walking around the standsAnd this is bad thing?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MYK Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Anyone would think we've never played in a cup match before I was quite looking forward to watching MOTD too.FOAM HANDS??? ....No one will 'BELIEVE' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Best of luck with it chaps, anything to bring some fun back to matchdays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest North Street Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Surely you could recycle them after the match by scribbling the words "Will SteveL let us in the East End?" above the slogan "Always believe". Failing that, you could arrange for everyone in front of the directors' box to hold their dirty great foam hands up throughout the game and block his view until he agrees to your demand. ;-)Even I have to admit that would bring a slightly amusing edge to the EE campaign.You are not selling it to me.The cynic in me just knows somebody will write "CITY HOOLIGANS TAUNT RIVALS WITH GIANT FOAM HANDS".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ferret Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 giant red foam hands are gay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest You Know I Am Right Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 WE ARE ON MATCH OF THE DAY FOR ######S SAKE. DO NOT DO THIS AS IT WILL BE AN EMBARASSMENT. WE ARE JUST STARTING TO GET SOME NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR A CLUB THAT COULD BE 'GOING PLACES' AND YOU ARE GOING TO MAKE US A LAUGHING STOCK.and yes i used capitals on purpose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest the wiltshire 1 Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 WE ARE ON MATCH OF THE DAY FOR ######S SAKE. DO NOT DO THIS AS IT WILL BE AN EMBARASSMENT. WE ARE JUST STARTING TO GET SOME NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR A CLUB THAT COULD BE 'GOING PLACES' AND YOU ARE GOING TO MAKE US A LAUGHING STOCK.and yes i used capitals on purposeI AGREE THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO ROOM FOR FUN OF ANY KIND AT A FOOTBALL MATCH!and no i used capitals by mistake, damm my sausage fingers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartolona Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 The kids would love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest You Know I Am Right Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I AGREE THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO ROOM FOR FUN OF ANY KIND AT A FOOTBALL MATCH!and no i used capitals by mistake, damm my sausage fingersdo you ever see any prem clubs or championship clubs waving foam hands around? you see this at baseball and wwf wrestling. not at a big fa cup tie. we should be trying to create an atmosphere by singing and making it intimidating for the middlesboro players not waving foam hands at them so it looks all colourful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsham Red Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 My god, it's just a bit of fun, to americanised, don't see them at the premiership - who cares, its about getting behind the team, like the time everyone had yellow rubber gloves, it's just fun!!! Anything to get the atmosphere going!I'd buy one.Always believe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 like the time everyone had yellow rubber gloves, it's just fun!!! Anything to get the atmosphere going!Exactly, some people have short memories indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh red Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I think it is a great idea! should be fun, though I think it should be optional what finger you big foam hand has stuck up, though a bit of modification wouldn't be too bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellyred Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Sounds quality, lets make football fun again!Giant foam hands are the ONLY way forward. Maybe the club could play 'Another one bites the dust' so everyone could clap along to the du du du etc. I'll get me coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muddy Funster Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I'd buy one, its all about supporting your team, not sitting on your arse complaining about everything. but you moaners are the sort who turn up every week and complain that it the worst city team you have ever seen. SORT IT OUT. BELIEVE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh red Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 any chance we could get John Fashnua shouting awoooogaaa!maybe even the Gladitors ref?Middlesboro - READY!BRISTOL - READY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsham Red Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 how funny would it be too seeing a stand full of red hands pointing over to the boro singing 'who are ya'???Quality! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share Posted January 23, 2007 Should know whether this is a goer or not in the next few hours - watch this space! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazareth Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 any chance we could get John Fashnua shouting awoooogaaa!maybe even the Gladitors ref?Middlesboro - READY!BRISTOL - READY! Bristol, you will go on my first whistle. Middlesboro, you will go on my second whistle.Three, two, one *whistle*.*City notch up a 4-0 lead**whistle*Anyone? :noexpression: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest You Know I Am Right Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 just a quick question:are any of you people in favour of this over the age of 21? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsham Red Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 What matter what age you are to have a bit of fun????i'm for it and i've been supporting city since 1980 - you do the maths.While your totalling that up on your abacus, with your pipe and slippers, i'm 26. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I'm 25Foam hands aren't for me but if people want to support City in a proactive way they deserve credit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellyred Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Yep, over 21, career, married, mortgage and child.MOTD will love it, all those foam hands. Some with interesting arrangements of fingers, I can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh red Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 just a quick question:are any of you people in favour of this over the age of 21?I'm 28, I'm sure after a few blackthorns I'm be waving my hands in the air like I just don't care! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muddy Funster Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 31, who cares how old you are. we are supporting our team.They may be 'modified' in many ways to reflect our age. BELIEVE! damn you, BELIEVE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh_red Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I'm 28, attached, just getting a mortgage and have a career at a engineering consulting firmmy favourite colour is Red, my favorite food is curry and I am a huge fan of the A Team.I will be drinking various lager on the day in question, will be waving around 2 giant foams hands and will probably be wearing a santa hat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 27 and I think its a brilliant idea.Lets just hope the club say yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh red Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 27 and I think its a brilliant idea.Lets just hope the club say yes.see!!! even the supporters club likes the idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muddy Funster Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Its a shame,Some people just don't know how to have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 And I'm 'old enough to know better', but I want one, infact I want two!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 see!!! even the supporters club likes the idea!TRUST!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordofthebling Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 26 with a GSOH and I enjoy long walks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh red Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 TRUST!!!! ?????ok, I'll trust you if you trust me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Foam hands. Can you get them on the NHS like stainless steel knees, replacement hips and glass eyes?By the way, I'm 53 so my priorities might be a bit different than you youngsters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 ?????ok, I'll trust you if you trust me! I am a Supporters Trust board member. Geddit?don't make me angry or i'll hit ya with me foam hand.(methinks we need a smiley for the hand) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh red Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I am a Supporters Trust board member. Geddit?don't make me angry or i'll hit ya with me foam hand.(methinks we need a smiley for the hand)I'm lostyou say potatoes, I say potatoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MYK Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Can these two join in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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