Martyn Hocking Posted April 30, 2007 Posted April 30, 2007 I've supported City for over 35 years, first as a school kid in Bristol and latterly as an exiled fan making a 320-mile round-trip from Kent. Anyone who has followed the path I have chosen will know that there have been more bad times than good - you only have to sit in an office in London each day, as I do, to know how much easier life is as a 'supporter' of Man Utd or Chelsea.But just once in a while there comes a day like this Saturday when I know for sure that the road less travelled was the right one. Only the man who has seen his team lose 5-1 at Cambridge can know how sweet it is to see his side run out victorious at Anfield.And only the man who has seen his team turned over by Brighton in Cardiff can know just how good it is going to feel come 5pm when he is dancing on the pitch celebrating promotion at long last back into the Championship.Many's the time I have driven down to AG and found myself wondering why I have bothered. On Saturday I will have no such doubts.My name may not be on the team sheet, but I - like every one of you - has an absolutely vital role to play between 2.30pm and 4.50pm on Saturday May 5th. Leave one ounce of breath in your lungs that you could have used to urge City on and you will have let yourself and your team mates down. Leave one good pass or clearance un-applauded and you will be failing in your duty. Quite simply, if you are a City supporter it is your responsibility to cheer the team non-stop for 120 minutes and carry them to victory on a tidal wave of emotion.We will never have a better opportunity than this to reclaim our rightful place in football's pecking order - at home, against a team that has exhibited its ineptness for 9 months and all we have to do is win. If ever there was a day for the Ashton roar to be heard again from all four corners of the ground Saturday May 5th 2007 is that day.May God be on our side and may the victory be a just one.Well_Red aka Martyn Hocking
WTFiGO!?! Posted April 30, 2007 Posted April 30, 2007 Let's take the roof off, folks.... Please!Then at least we can say we've done our bit.For any of you players reading, play your hearts out lads.... please!
Redminster Posted April 30, 2007 Posted April 30, 2007 I've supported City for over 35 years, first as a school kid in Bristol and latterly as an exiled fan making a 320-mile round-trip from Kent. Anyone who has followed the path I have chosen will know that there have been more bad times than good - you only have to sit in an office in London each day, as I do, to know how much easier life is as a 'supporter' of Man Utd or Chelsea.But just once in a while there comes a day like this Saturday when I know for sure that the road less travelled was the right one. Only the man who has seen his team lose 5-1 at Cambridge can know how sweet it is to see his side run out victorious at Anfield.And only the man who has seen his team turned over by Brighton in Cardiff can know just how good it is going to feel come 5pm when he is dancing on the pitch celebrating promotion at long last back into the Championship.Many's the time I have driven down to AG and found myself wondering why I have bothered. On Saturday I will have no such doubts.My name may not be on the team sheet, but I - like every one of you - has an absolutely vital role to play between 2.30pm and 4.50pm on Saturday May 5th. Leave one ounce of breath in your lungs that you could have used to urge City on and you will have let yourself and your team mates down. Leave one good pass or clearance un-applauded and you will be failing in your duty. Quite simply, if you are a City supporter it is your responsibility to cheer the team non-stop for 120 minutes and carry them to victory on a tidal wave of emotion.We will never have a better opportunity than this to reclaim our rightful place in football's pecking order - at home, against a team that has exhibited its ineptness for 9 months and all we have to do is win. If ever there was a day for the Ashton roar to be heard again from all four corners of the ground Saturday May 5th 2007 is that day.May God be on our side and may the victory be a just one.Well_Red aka Martyn HockingThat is quite simply beautiful. Agreed with each and every word. We all know what we're all going through right now and I for one just want to skip from now until hearing the final whistle go on Saturday with City having scored more goals than Rotherham. Defeat doesn't even bear thinking about. Time for universal and positive support and not to succumb to stunned silence if we are still at 0-0 and Forest and Blackpool are both winning. CITY TILL I DIECOME ON YOU REDS
ciderup Posted April 30, 2007 Posted April 30, 2007 Great call to arms well red. Agree with every word. C'MON CITY!!!!!!!
thatcham red Posted April 30, 2007 Posted April 30, 2007 I've supported City for over 35 years, first as a school kid in Bristol and latterly as an exiled fan making a 320-mile round-trip from Kent. Anyone who has followed the path I have chosen will know that there have been more bad times than good - you only have to sit in an office in London each day, as I do, to know how much easier life is as a 'supporter' of Man Utd or Chelsea.But just once in a while there comes a day like this Saturday when I know for sure that the road less travelled was the right one. Only the man who has seen his team lose 5-1 at Cambridge can know how sweet it is to see his side run out victorious at Anfield.And only the man who has seen his team turned over by Brighton in Cardiff can know just how good it is going to feel come 5pm when he is dancing on the pitch celebrating promotion at long last back into the Championship.Many's the time I have driven down to AG and found myself wondering why I have bothered. On Saturday I will have no such doubts.My name may not be on the team sheet, but I - like every one of you - has an absolutely vital role to play between 2.30pm and 4.50pm on Saturday May 5th. Leave one ounce of breath in your lungs that you could have used to urge City on and you will have let yourself and your team mates down. Leave one good pass or clearance un-applauded and you will be failing in your duty. Quite simply, if you are a City supporter it is your responsibility to cheer the team non-stop for 120 minutes and carry them to victory on a tidal wave of emotion.We will never have a better opportunity than this to reclaim our rightful place in football's pecking order - at home, against a team that has exhibited its ineptness for 9 months and all we have to do is win. If ever there was a day for the Ashton roar to be heard again from all four corners of the ground Saturday May 5th 2007 is that day.May God be on our side and may the victory be a just one.Well_Red aka Martyn HockingGood call that man
Robbored Posted April 30, 2007 Posted April 30, 2007 My name may not be on the team sheet, but I - like every one of you - has an absolutely vital role to play between 2.30pm and 4.50pm on Saturday May 5th. Leave one ounce of breath in your lungs that you could have used to urge City on and you will have let yourself and your team mates down. Leave one good pass or clearance un-applauded and you will be failing in your duty. Quite simply, if you are a City supporter it is your responsibility to cheer the team non-stop for 120 minutes and carry them to victory on a tidal wave of emotion.We will never have a better opportunity than this to reclaim our rightful place in football's pecking order - at home, against a team that has exhibited its ineptness for 9 months and all we have to do is win. If ever there was a day for the Ashton roar to be heard again from all four corners of the ground Saturday May 5th 2007 is that day.May God be on our side and may the victory be a just one.Great rallying call and one that many will hear but we all know that the longer the game goes on without City scoring the more tense and agitated many of the faithfull will become.With agitation comes frustration and with frustration comes anger which will then be directed at the players.The more experienced of us know it will surely happen as we've seen it before at crucial games.City really need an early goal to calm everyones nerves and hopefully demoralise Rotherham at the same time.
Guest Haster Posted April 30, 2007 Posted April 30, 2007 "Lets make this a day we will never forget" COME ON YOU REDS!!
giles_23_bcfc Posted May 1, 2007 Posted May 1, 2007 I've supported City for over 35 years, first as a school kid in Bristol and latterly as an exiled fan making a 320-mile round-trip from Kent. Anyone who has followed the path I have chosen will know that there have been more bad times than good - you only have to sit in an office in London each day, as I do, to know how much easier life is as a 'supporter' of Man Utd or Chelsea.But just once in a while there comes a day like this Saturday when I know for sure that the road less travelled was the right one. Only the man who has seen his team lose 5-1 at Cambridge can know how sweet it is to see his side run out victorious at Anfield.And only the man who has seen his team turned over by Brighton in Cardiff can know just how good it is going to feel come 5pm when he is dancing on the pitch celebrating promotion at long last back into the Championship.Many's the time I have driven down to AG and found myself wondering why I have bothered. On Saturday I will have no such doubts.My name may not be on the team sheet, but I - like every one of you - has an absolutely vital role to play between 2.30pm and 4.50pm on Saturday May 5th. Leave one ounce of breath in your lungs that you could have used to urge City on and you will have let yourself and your team mates down. Leave one good pass or clearance un-applauded and you will be failing in your duty. Quite simply, if you are a City supporter it is your responsibility to cheer the team non-stop for 120 minutes and carry them to victory on a tidal wave of emotion.We will never have a better opportunity than this to reclaim our rightful place in football's pecking order - at home, against a team that has exhibited its ineptness for 9 months and all we have to do is win. If ever there was a day for the Ashton roar to be heard again from all four corners of the ground Saturday May 5th 2007 is that day.May God be on our side and may the victory be a just one.Well_Red aka Martyn HockingJust as i thought i didnt need pumping up any more for this game you go and post this!What an absolutely brilliant post! Sent chills up and down my spine. Brought a couple of teard to my eyes aswell. COME ON CITY! YOU WHAT TO DO!
Nibor Posted May 1, 2007 Posted May 1, 2007 Fantastic post.I'm optimistic both about the result and the atmosphere on Saturday.Everyone in the ground will know that it all depends on this one game and I think even if the game drags on without us scoring you will see encouragement instead of nervous frustration because when it really counts every City fan gets behind the team.Saying that though, let's just score three in the first five minutes so I can start relaxing please.
North Lincs Red Posted May 1, 2007 Posted May 1, 2007 I've supported City for over 35 years, first as a school kid in Bristol and latterly as an exiled fan making a 320-mile round-trip from Kent. Anyone who has followed the path I have chosen will know that there have been more bad times than good - you only have to sit in an office in London each day, as I do, to know how much easier life is as a 'supporter' of Man Utd or Chelsea.But just once in a while there comes a day like this Saturday when I know for sure that the road less travelled was the right one. Only the man who has seen his team lose 5-1 at Cambridge can know how sweet it is to see his side run out victorious at Anfield.And only the man who has seen his team turned over by Brighton in Cardiff can know just how good it is going to feel come 5pm when he is dancing on the pitch celebrating promotion at long last back into the Championship.Many's the time I have driven down to AG and found myself wondering why I have bothered. On Saturday I will have no such doubts.My name may not be on the team sheet, but I - like every one of you - has an absolutely vital role to play between 2.30pm and 4.50pm on Saturday May 5th. Leave one ounce of breath in your lungs that you could have used to urge City on and you will have let yourself and your team mates down. Leave one good pass or clearance un-applauded and you will be failing in your duty. Quite simply, if you are a City supporter it is your responsibility to cheer the team non-stop for 120 minutes and carry them to victory on a tidal wave of emotion.We will never have a better opportunity than this to reclaim our rightful place in football's pecking order - at home, against a team that has exhibited its ineptness for 9 months and all we have to do is win. If ever there was a day for the Ashton roar to be heard again from all four corners of the ground Saturday May 5th 2007 is that day.May God be on our side and may the victory be a just one.Well_Red aka Martyn HockingGJ Pin that up in the dressing room ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MarcusX Posted May 1, 2007 Posted May 1, 2007 Brilliant Post!Everyone in the ground as early as possible and get that atmosphere going. We can do this!BELIEVE!
East Yorkshire CideRed Posted May 1, 2007 Posted May 1, 2007 Brilliant Post!Everyone in the ground as early as possible and get that atmosphere going. We can do this!BELIEVE!I will (sadly) be on a sports field in Sussex this Saturday, but rest assured I will have a radio clamped to one ear and will be there in spirit for the whole match. (And hopefully be able to rub some Brighton fans noses in our promotion!)C'MON YOOOOOOOUUUUUU REEEEEEDDDDDSSSSSS!
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The Casual Connoisseur Posted May 1, 2007 Posted May 1, 2007 Great post but isn't it 90 minutes rather than 120?
boadle Posted May 1, 2007 Posted May 1, 2007 Boardmembers, Players, fellow City Fans, we observe today not a victory of party, but a celebration of freedom - symbolizing an end, as well as a beginning - signifying renewal, as well as change. For I have sworn before you and Almighty God the same solemn oath eight men prescribed 25 years ago - 'It's one for the Bristol City'The world of sport is very different now. For man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of poor football. And yet the same revolutionary beliefs for which our forebears fought are still at issue around the globe - the belief that the rights of supporters come not from the generosity of the Chairman, but from the hand of God. We dare not forget today that we are the heirs of that first revolution. Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Bristolians - born in the last century, tempered by failure, disciplined by a hard and bitter seasons in lowly division, proud of our ancient heritage - and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those fans rights to which this Club has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at home and away. Let every Club know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of passing football. This much we pledge - and more. To those old allies whose cultural and spiritual origins we share, we pledge the loyalty of faithful friends. United, there is little we cannot do in a host of cooperative ventures. Divided, there is little we can do - for we dare not meet a powerful challenge at odds and split asunder. To those new Club whom we welcome to the ranks of the free, we pledge our word that one form of boardroom control shall not have passed away merely to be replaced by a far more iron tyranny. We shall not always expect to find them supporting our view. But we shall always hope to find them strongly supporting their own freedom - and to remember that, in the past, those who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger ended up inside. To those peoples in the huts and villages across the Yeovil struggling to break the bonds of mass misery, we pledge our best efforts to help them help themselves, for whatever period is required - not because the Forest may be doing it, not because we seek their players, but because it is right. If a free club cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich. To our sister clubs North of the Thames, we offer a special pledge - to convert our good words into good deeds - in a new alliance for progress - to assist free men and free teams in casting off the chains of lower-division football. But this peaceful revolution of hope cannot become the prey of hostile powers. Let all our neighbours know that we shall join with them to oppose long-ball or bad pies anywhere in the UK. And let every other club know that this team intends to remain the master of its own stadium. To that world assembly of clubs, FIFA, our last best hope in an age where the instruments of all-seating have far outpaced the instruments of singing, we renew our pledge of support - to prevent it from becoming merely a forum for invective - to strengthen its shield of the new and the weak - and to enlarge the area in which its writ may run. Finally, to those clubs who would make themselves our adversary, we offer not a pledge but a request: that both sides begin anew the quest for peace, before the dark powers of destruction unleashed by Sky engulf all football in planned or accidental self-destruction. We dare not tempt them with weakness. For only when our penalty-taking skills are sufficient beyond doubt can we be certain beyond doubt that they will never be employed. But neither can two great and powerful groups of club take comfort from our present course - both sides overburdened by the cost of modern players, both rightly alarmed by the steady spread of the deadly agents, yet both racing to alter that uncertain balance of terror that stays the hand of the relegation battle. So let us begin anew - remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of weakness, and sincerity is always subject to proof. Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate. Let both sides explore what problems unite us instead of belabouring those problems which divide us. Let both sides, for the first time, formulate serious and precise proposals for the inspection and control of transfer fees - and bring the absolute power to beat other teams under the absolute control of the FA. Let both sides seek to invoke the noise of Ashton Gate, instead of its silence. Together let us explore the The Eastend, conquer Division One, eradicate The Tricky Tree, tap the lower leagues, and encourage the big names to join us. Let both sides unite to heed in all corners of the earth the command of Isaiah - to "undo the heavy burdens -. and to let the oppressed go free." And if a beachhead of cooperation may push back the jungle of suspicion, let both sides join in creating a new endeavour, not a new balance of power, but a new world of law, where the strong are City and the weak the Gas and the matchday divide preserved. All this will not be finished in the first 100 days. Nor will it be finished in the first 1,000 days, nor in the life of this Forum, nor even perhaps in Gary Johnsons tenure. But let us begin. In your hands, my fellow City fans, more than in mine, will rest the final success or failure of our course. Since this club was founded, each generation of Bristolians has been summoned to give testimony to its Team loyalty. The scarves of young Bristolians who answered the call to fandom surround the globe. Now the trumpet summons us again - not as a call to bear pies, though pies we need; not as a call to battle, though embattled we are - but a call to bear the burden of a long twilight struggle, year in and year out, "rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation" - a struggle against the common enemies of man: The Gas, Sky, Forest, and lapses in concentration. Can we forge against these enemies a grand and global alliance, Dolman and East End, that can assure a more fruitful life for all BS3? Will you join in that historic effort? In the long history of Ashton Gate, only a few generations have been granted the role of cheering us to promotion in its hour of maximum need. I do not shank from this responsibility - I welcome it. I do not believe that any of us would exchange places with any other people or any other generation. The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavour will light our county and all who serve it -- and the glow from that fire can truly light the Championship. And so, my fellow Bristolians: ask not what your club can do for you - ask what you can do for your club. My fellow citizens of the Football League: ask not what Bristol City will do for you, but what together we can do for the quality of football. Finally, whether you are fans of Marcus or fans of Enoch, ask of us the same high standards of passion and commitment which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the team we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here at BS3, God's work must truly be our own. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------With apologies to JFK
exiledinwatford Posted May 1, 2007 Posted May 1, 2007 Great sentiment WR - please post again on Friday evening!
Guest tommy doc Posted May 1, 2007 Posted May 1, 2007 I'm going to be reading this most marvellous of posts every day up until Saturday.OK, maybe twice a day.Fine, every five ###### minutes.
Martyn Hocking Posted May 5, 2007 Author Posted May 5, 2007 I'm going to be reading this most marvellous of posts every day up until Saturday.OK, maybe twice a day.Fine, every five ###### minutes.Glad you enjoyed the post guys. I'm setting off now from Tunbridge Wells to Ashton Gate and just want to wish everyone on here the best of luck.Enjoy this special day - they don't come along too often.Get behind the team and please keep your nerve if we don't score early - believe me, this is our year.Well_Red
Guest KeepOnBelieving Posted May 5, 2007 Posted May 5, 2007 Guys I totally agree and I think it's time to agree with the slogan on the back of our shirts.... (no not the Blackthorn one!)"Bristol Your City"Lets unite and become the 12th Man today - no bickering about this player underperforming for 90mins - 100% encouragement and commitment - as today is the day!
thankgodfortinnion Posted May 5, 2007 Posted May 5, 2007 I've supported City for over 35 years, first as a school kid in Bristol and latterly as an exiled fan making a 320-mile round-trip from Kent. Anyone who has followed the path I have chosen will know that there have been more bad times than good - you only have to sit in an office in London each day, as I do, to know how much easier life is as a 'supporter' of Man Utd or Chelsea.But just once in a while there comes a day like this Saturday when I know for sure that the road less travelled was the right one. Only the man who has seen his team lose 5-1 at Cambridge can know how sweet it is to see his side run out victorious at Anfield.And only the man who has seen his team turned over by Brighton in Cardiff can know just how good it is going to feel come 5pm when he is dancing on the pitch celebrating promotion at long last back into the Championship.Many's the time I have driven down to AG and found myself wondering why I have bothered. On Saturday I will have no such doubts.My name may not be on the team sheet, but I - like every one of you - has an absolutely vital role to play between 2.30pm and 4.50pm on Saturday May 5th. Leave one ounce of breath in your lungs that you could have used to urge City on and you will have let yourself and your team mates down. Leave one good pass or clearance un-applauded and you will be failing in your duty. Quite simply, if you are a City supporter it is your responsibility to cheer the team non-stop for 120 minutes and carry them to victory on a tidal wave of emotion.We will never have a better opportunity than this to reclaim our rightful place in football's pecking order - at home, against a team that has exhibited its ineptness for 9 months and all we have to do is win. If ever there was a day for the Ashton roar to be heard again from all four corners of the ground Saturday May 5th 2007 is that day.May God be on our side and may the victory be a just one.Well_Red aka Martyn HockingAbsolutly nothing to add to this .20000 copies of this should have been printed and handed out to every supporter,fan and CRITIC entering Ashton Gate today.I think today as the old saying goes"Ask not what your TEAM can do for you, but what you can do for your TEAM. ..."
thankgodfortinnion Posted May 5, 2007 Posted May 5, 2007 I've supported City for over 35 years, first as a school kid in Bristol and latterly as an exiled fan making a 320-mile round-trip from Kent. Anyone who has followed the path I have chosen will know that there have been more bad times than good - you only have to sit in an office in London each day, as I do, to know how much easier life is as a 'supporter' of Man Utd or Chelsea.But just once in a while there comes a day like this Saturday when I know for sure that the road less travelled was the right one. Only the man who has seen his team lose 5-1 at Cambridge can know how sweet it is to see his side run out victorious at Anfield.And only the man who has seen his team turned over by Brighton in Cardiff can know just how good it is going to feel come 5pm when he is dancing on the pitch celebrating promotion at long last back into the Championship.Many's the time I have driven down to AG and found myself wondering why I have bothered. On Saturday I will have no such doubts.My name may not be on the team sheet, but I - like every one of you - has an absolutely vital role to play between 2.30pm and 4.50pm on Saturday May 5th. Leave one ounce of breath in your lungs that you could have used to urge City on and you will have let yourself and your team mates down. Leave one good pass or clearance un-applauded and you will be failing in your duty. Quite simply, if you are a City supporter it is your responsibility to cheer the team non-stop for 120 minutes and carry them to victory on a tidal wave of emotion.We will never have a better opportunity than this to reclaim our rightful place in football's pecking order - at home, against a team that has exhibited its ineptness for 9 months and all we have to do is win. If ever there was a day for the Ashton roar to be heard again from all four corners of the ground Saturday May 5th 2007 is that day.May God be on our side and may the victory be a just one.Well_Red aka Martyn HockingAbsolutly nothing to add to this .20000 copies of this should have been printed and handed out to every supporter,fan and CRITIC entering Ashton Gate today.I think today as the old saying goes"Ask not what your TEAM can do for you, but what you can do for your TEAM. ..."
dragonreds Posted May 5, 2007 Posted May 5, 2007 that was a wonderfull post brought a tear to my eye hopefully the first of many today and tears of joy at that well done
East End Lad Posted May 5, 2007 Posted May 5, 2007 I've supported City for over 35 years, first as a school kid in Bristol and latterly as an exiled fan making a 320-mile round-trip from Kent. Anyone who has followed the path I have chosen will know that there have been more bad times than good - you only have to sit in an office in London each day, as I do, to know how much easier life is as a 'supporter' of Man Utd or Chelsea.But just once in a while there comes a day like this Saturday when I know for sure that the road less travelled was the right one. Only the man who has seen his team lose 5-1 at Cambridge can know how sweet it is to see his side run out victorious at Anfield.And only the man who has seen his team turned over by Brighton in Cardiff can know just how good it is going to feel come 5pm when he is dancing on the pitch celebrating promotion at long last back into the Championship.Many's the time I have driven down to AG and found myself wondering why I have bothered. On Saturday I will have no such doubts.My name may not be on the team sheet, but I - like every one of you - has an absolutely vital role to play between 2.30pm and 4.50pm on Saturday May 5th. Leave one ounce of breath in your lungs that you could have used to urge City on and you will have let yourself and your team mates down. Leave one good pass or clearance un-applauded and you will be failing in your duty. Quite simply, if you are a City supporter it is your responsibility to cheer the team non-stop for 120 minutes and carry them to victory on a tidal wave of emotion.We will never have a better opportunity than this to reclaim our rightful place in football's pecking order - at home, against a team that has exhibited its ineptness for 9 months and all we have to do is win. If ever there was a day for the Ashton roar to be heard again from all four corners of the ground Saturday May 5th 2007 is that day.May God be on our side and may the victory be a just one.Well_Red aka Martyn HockingAwsome post. Really sent the shivers down my back.My God today will be amazing.COME ON YOU REDS.
Sir Colby-Tit Posted May 5, 2007 Posted May 5, 2007 I've supported City for over 35 years, first as a school kid in Bristol and latterly as an exiled fan making a 320-mile round-trip from Kent. Anyone who has followed the path I have chosen will know that there have been more bad times than good - you only have to sit in an office in London each day, as I do, to know how much easier life is as a 'supporter' of Man Utd or Chelsea.But just once in a while there comes a day like this Saturday when I know for sure that the road less travelled was the right one. Only the man who has seen his team lose 5-1 at Cambridge can know how sweet it is to see his side run out victorious at Anfield.And only the man who has seen his team turned over by Brighton in Cardiff can know just how good it is going to feel come 5pm when he is dancing on the pitch celebrating promotion at long last back into the Championship.Many's the time I have driven down to AG and found myself wondering why I have bothered. On Saturday I will have no such doubts.My name may not be on the team sheet, but I - like every one of you - has an absolutely vital role to play between 2.30pm and 4.50pm on Saturday May 5th. Leave one ounce of breath in your lungs that you could have used to urge City on and you will have let yourself and your team mates down. Leave one good pass or clearance un-applauded and you will be failing in your duty. Quite simply, if you are a City supporter it is your responsibility to cheer the team non-stop for 120 minutes and carry them to victory on a tidal wave of emotion.We will never have a better opportunity than this to reclaim our rightful place in football's pecking order - at home, against a team that has exhibited its ineptness for 9 months and all we have to do is win. If ever there was a day for the Ashton roar to be heard again from all four corners of the ground Saturday May 5th 2007 is that day.May God be on our side and may the victory be a just one.Well_Red aka Martyn HockingFantastic speech there Well Red, I'm in no doubt that the Red Army will play their part today. I would however like to request a one-time pass. I had heart surgery on Monday but have talked my consultant into letting me attend today's game. If you see a bloke in C block of the Dullmoan clapping politely and remaining seated when City score please don't assume he is a part-time supporter/prawn-sandwich eater/glory hunter etc - I will be mentally doing cartwheels and a conga round the ground.Wouldn't miss this for ANYTHING!COME ON YOU REDS!!
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