wykikitoon 16500 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I have been thinking about the boycott at the Hull game and hand on heart IMO its not going to do a thing is it? We as fans certainly need to do something about it. but what I do not know if I am honest. Look at the English for protesting, do we do it as good as the Italians and Spanish? I dont think so. Yes the Italians are all corrupt but its their clubs and when something isnt right they let the board etc know. The English, well there is some out cry but its soon forgotton. Boycotting Ashleys purse strings for one day isnt going to do naff all. He has lost more playing at the Casino. People will soon forget about buying and there will be other several hunderd if not thousand who will not boycott at the stadium on Saturday. Boycotting by going in late, again several hundered if not thousand will go into the game early, people with kids etc. Then staying after, its always going to be hard. What needs doing? IMO some sort of banner protest and I mean banner, lots of em, huge ones of some sort, something thats going to attract the medias attention. It has to go on as well, not just the Hull match, but until MA and Co have realised its not their clubs, its ours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asprilla 96 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 We are a pretty apathetic nation tbf. We assume others will do something about it. I have a couple of issues I do something very minor about. I don't eat Halal meat as I think it's cruel and I don't buy battery eggs for the same reason. I'm no Che Guevara. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyshinton 59 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I have been thinking about the boycott at the Hull game and hand on heart IMO its not going to do a thing is it? We as fans certainly need to do something about it. but what I do not know if I am honest. Look at the English for protesting, do we do it as good as the Italians and Spanish? I dont think so. Yes the Italians are all corrupt but its their clubs and when something isnt right they let the board etc know. The English, well there is some out cry but its soon forgotton. Boycotting Ashleys purse strings for one day isnt going to do naff all. He has lost more playing at the Casino. People will soon forget about buying and there will be other several hunderd if not thousand who will not boycott at the stadium on Saturday. Boycotting by going in late, again several hundered if not thousand will go into the game early, people with kids etc. Then staying after, its always going to be hard. What needs doing? IMO some sort of banner protest and I mean banner, lots of em, huge ones of some sort, something thats going to attract the medias attention. It has to go on as well, not just the Hull match, but until MA and Co have realised its not their clubs, its ours! I've said it before but on the pitch is a proven media magnet. Ala the spaniards and Italians turn up at training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 16500 Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 I have been thinking about the boycott at the Hull game and hand on heart IMO its not going to do a thing is it? We as fans certainly need to do something about it. but what I do not know if I am honest. Look at the English for protesting, do we do it as good as the Italians and Spanish? I dont think so. Yes the Italians are all corrupt but its their clubs and when something isnt right they let the board etc know. The English, well there is some out cry but its soon forgotton. Boycotting Ashleys purse strings for one day isnt going to do naff all. He has lost more playing at the Casino. People will soon forget about buying and there will be other several hunderd if not thousand who will not boycott at the stadium on Saturday. Boycotting by going in late, again several hundered if not thousand will go into the game early, people with kids etc. Then staying after, its always going to be hard. What needs doing? IMO some sort of banner protest and I mean banner, lots of em, huge ones of some sort, something thats going to attract the medias attention. It has to go on as well, not just the Hull match, but until MA and Co have realised its not their clubs, its ours! I've said it before but on the pitch is a proven media magnet. Ala the spaniards and Italians turn up at training. Yep After the match and sit down and dont move until the message is through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 16500 Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 We are a pretty apathetic nation tbf. We assume others will do something about it. I have a couple of issues I do something very minor about. I don't eat Halal meat as I think it's cruel and I don't buy battery eggs for the same reason. I'm no Che Guevara. I dont buy Halal meat is its scandelous and battery eggs or the meat is sick and they (super markets) should be shot for it. We are pants though at protesting on things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1115 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I don't expect many at all to boycott tbh and personally I am against it for a number of reasons. Firstly I pay a fucking fortune for my ticket and I aint giong to waste that money (any more than I already to by paying a fortune to watch the shite that's been served up for the past few seasons). Secondly the players are not at fault for any of this mess so I will still support them as the last thing I want is another season with the threat of relegation there until the last few games. And finally because I don't beleive it will do any fucking good at all. If we've paied for the tickets it doesn't harm the owner if we don't turn up to watch the match and tbh I believe Ashley will have already decided to sell or stubbornly stick it out and boycotting a game won't change his mind obout that. I would say that I would boycott official merchandice, Shearers bar and the bars at the ground but they don't get my cash anyway so I can't see it making much difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 (edited) Needs people outside the stores and bars picketing and handing leaflets to the uninformed. Time for the unemployed army of the North East to rise and do something more constuctive than hold up their shoes. Edited September 9, 2008 by Happy Face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyshinton 59 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Needs people outside the stores and bars picketing and handing leaflets to the uninformed. Time for the unemployed army of the North East to rise and do something more constuctive than hold up their shoes. uninformed, where Mars we need to be vocal in their faces, violent, drunk and disorderly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 If everyone does it then it will make a dent. It needs to be done long term as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Needs people outside the stores and bars picketing and handing leaflets to the uninformed. Time for the unemployed army of the North East to rise and do something more constuctive than hold up their shoes. uninformed, where Mars I just got a text off a fellow season ticket holder asking if I was going this weekend. Everyone is clearly not on the same page at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wavey Davey 0 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 (edited) Nope. So many people are offering so many different options or opinions for protest that the whole thing is threatening to become a mess. Let's face it. How many of the 50,000+ is online reading this, or any other website involving our lot? Not many, I reckon. It's not to say something won't happen. But I reckon either the informed lot won't be effective enough or mongs with no real idea about what's going on will say and do the wrong thing and look bloody stupid.... ...And you all know for a fact who the media will turn the spotlight onto. Edited September 9, 2008 by Zebra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26192 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 It'll probably just result in us spending even less in coming transfer windows and the club blaming it on poor financial performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6432 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 We are a pretty apathetic nation tbf. We assume others will do something about it. I have a couple of issues I do something very minor about. I don't eat Halal meat as I think it's cruel and I don't buy battery eggs for the same reason. I'm no Che Guevara. I didn't know he was vegetarian like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 It'll probably just result in us spending even less in coming transfer windows and the club blaming it on poor financial performance. Sadly this is exactly how I can see it playing out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 If I was a ST holder I'd be writing off the next two home games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackies the Lad 0 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 At least, as long as it takes, I hate the MAN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob toonpants 3587 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 It'll probably just result in us spending even less in coming transfer windows and the club blaming it on poor financial performance. You better get used to the club not spending any money, and they wont feel the need to explain it either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8950 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Course it won't work, you'd need a concerted absence from 90% of the fans, and that just isn't going to happen. Even if the lads who've paid for season tickets don't show I'm sure that the club will find people to sell tickets to on the day. I understand people want to make a stand but this isn't a workable solution. I don't know what the answer is, but it's not this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offshore Toon 0 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Riot tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 get on the bastard pitch, there's nowt else for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6432 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 get on the bastard pitch, there's nowt else for it. makes sense....if they have to increase the police presence significantly that'll cost them.... they moved the away fans so they only needed one line of cops (from ITK) ....very smart cost cutting manouevre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 get on the bastard pitch, there's nowt else for it. 5/6 lines of nose candy and the dull crack of an AK - it da only way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney 0 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 (edited) .com had it right when they said that it's the fans birthright or whatever to be at games, and it's the club people support, not the players, managers or owners. Nobody should be able to take that away. The merchandise seems the most sensible idea if the majority go along with it. But give it 2 games, and there'll be a "Get There Early For a Free Pint" scenario and I think it'll lose momentum and we'll be back to normal. Can anyone tell me the reaction to FFS and Hall in the brothel by the fans-was there protests? I can't remember. Edited September 9, 2008 by Barney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1115 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Can I ask who on here who has a ticket is intending to boycott? I doubted there would be many and assumed it would more likely be the clowns who we saw knocking back cider for camera's who would go for this but it appears that there are a few who I would consider to be intelligent posters on here who seem to be up for it. I will add that while I'm not going to waste my ticket I don't see a senario at the moment that would see me getting a ticket for any cup games for the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 .com had it right when they said that it's the fans birthright or whatever to be at games, and it's the club people support, not the players, managers or owners. Nobody should be able to take that away. The merchandise seems the most sensible idea if the majority go along with it. But give it 2 games, and there'll be a "Get There Early For a Free Pint" scenario and I think it'll lose momentum and we'll be back to normal. Can anyone tell me the reaction to FFS and Hall in the brothel by the fans-was there protests? I can't remember. I say that if they do put a "free pint" on then we make sure everyone turns up at the alloted time, gets their pint and still buy nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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