The Fish 8936 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 What's the point in just another supporters' association separate from the club btw? I'm assuming, given the organisations represented, this is to supersede and unify the existing ones. One million members, One voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 What's the point in just another supporters' association separate from the club btw? I'm assuming, given the organisations represented, this is to supersede and unify the existing ones. One million members, One voice. It begins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 What's the point in just another supporters' association separate from the club btw? I'm assuming, given the organisations represented, this is to supersede and unify the existing ones. One million members, One voice. It begins. Excuse me. Are you the Geordean People's Front? Fuck off! We're the People's Front of Geordea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 What's the point in just another supporters' association separate from the club btw? I'm assuming, given the organisations represented, this is to supersede and unify the existing ones. One million members, One voice. Sounds nice but doesn't actually mean anything in practice, does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 What's the point in just another supporters' association separate from the club btw? I'm assuming, given the organisations represented, this is to supersede and unify the existing ones. One million members, One voice. It begins. Excuse me. Are you the Geordean People's Front? Fuck off! We're the People's Front of Geordea. Basically what it'll descend into imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smooth Operator 10 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I'll put my name forward to run the NUFC Fan's Association Ladies Nights. Every Sunday night in FYEO? Sorted, bitches gotta have a voice too, it's 2008 man ffs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asprilla 96 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Worldwide Association of Newcastle Kindred Spirits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8936 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 What's the point in just another supporters' association separate from the club btw? I'm assuming, given the organisations represented, this is to supersede and unify the existing ones. One million members, One voice. Sounds nice but doesn't actually mean anything in practice, does it? Fuck no. But you know me, all style no content Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Minus the style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8936 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Minus the style. not like you, Mr Elvis Curtis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Minus the style. not like you, Mr Elvis Curtis Just kidding Tarquin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8936 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Minus the style. not like you, Mr Elvis Curtis Just kidding Tarquin. I forgive you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 What's the point in just another supporters' association separate from the club btw? I'm assuming, given the organisations represented, this is to supersede and unify the existing ones. One million members, One voice. It begins. Excuse me. Are you the Geordean People's Front? Fuck off! We're the People's Front of Geordea. Basically what it'll descend into imo. Which shows that the divisions have started already. I, for one, don't want to 'own' the club a la Barcelona (It's likely that I don't know the full facts re Barcelona and their membership scheme, as, I suppose, also Benfica's); surely the necessary finances could never be raised to make that happen, anyway?? I would, though, like to be part of an organisation that had elected spokesperson(s) who could represent the feelings of the majority of a membership (let's not forget that there will be a number of neanderthals joining, perhaps even a few naughty scallywag mackems as well). If it started at a tenner and ended up a complete farce in a year or two then at least we can say we have tried and it had only cost us a few quid. Better to have tried and failed than not to have tried at all (who said that by the way - was it Marc Twain????). At the end of the day, any monies left in a bank account could be sent to charidy (Bobby Robson fund eg). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 3176 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Not read the thread but am guessing it has gone from good support to people saying it would never worjk and ridiculing those who want to do something. I said no because of 2 reasons. 1 my geographic location I am in East Kilbride and apart from the odd game am not able to give the support I would like. 2 I would be worried about the organisation and leadership of the group. How would it be lead who would the leaders be and how would they be chosen. How would they be assessed and how would they be made to answer to the fans. in organisations like this there is always collusion of some sort when organising structures of leadership and can see it happening already. If my second point could be sufficiently addressed then I might ignore my first point and join anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 That's why I advocated Puds suggestion of a website. A faceless organisation that polls registered fans on their opinion and releases the details via the local press without spin. Registration could be free to season ticket holders and charged to non ST holders. When significant issues are raised, names (and membership numbers) of voters could be compiled and sent to the club in the form of petitions that threaten action and invite discourse before things get out of hand. It could only really work if it was endorsed by all current fan based media outlets though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 That's why I advocated Puds suggestion of a website. A faceless organisation that polls registered fans on their opinion and releases the details via the local press without spin. Registration could be free to season ticket holders and charged to non ST holders. When significant issues are raised, names (and membership numbers) of voters could be compiled and sent to the club in the form of petitions that threaten action and invite discourse before things get out of hand. It could only really work if it was endorsed by all current fan based media outlets though. Erm, why ????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 That's why I advocated Puds suggestion of a website. A faceless organisation that polls registered fans on their opinion and releases the details via the local press without spin. Registration could be free to season ticket holders and charged to non ST holders. When significant issues are raised, names (and membership numbers) of voters could be compiled and sent to the club in the form of petitions that threaten action and invite discourse before things get out of hand. It could only really work if it was endorsed by all current fan based media outlets though. Erm, why ????? That's an unnecessary 'them and us' division straight away imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 That's why I advocated Puds suggestion of a website. A faceless organisation that polls registered fans on their opinion and releases the details via the local press without spin. Registration could be free to season ticket holders and charged to non ST holders. When significant issues are raised, names (and membership numbers) of voters could be compiled and sent to the club in the form of petitions that threaten action and invite discourse before things get out of hand. It could only really work if it was endorsed by all current fan based media outlets though. Erm, why ????? Because you know season ticket holders aren't mackems trying to negatively skew the input. I only see payment as a means of restricting it to interested parties and covering the most basic of running costs. I don't see any reason for trying to pull in millions from any such venture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 That's why I advocated Puds suggestion of a website. A faceless organisation that polls registered fans on their opinion and releases the details via the local press without spin. Registration could be free to season ticket holders and charged to non ST holders. When significant issues are raised, names (and membership numbers) of voters could be compiled and sent to the club in the form of petitions that threaten action and invite discourse before things get out of hand. It could only really work if it was endorsed by all current fan based media outlets though. Erm, why ????? Because you know season ticket holders aren't mackems trying to negatively skew the input. I only see payment as a means of restricting it to interested parties and covering the most basic of running costs. I don't see any reason for trying to pull in millions from any such venture. This is independent from the club though so there wouldn't be much stopping Mackems from guessing ST numbers and signing-up before others do and fucking-up the whole thing before it starts though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 That's why I advocated Puds suggestion of a website. A faceless organisation that polls registered fans on their opinion and releases the details via the local press without spin. Registration could be free to season ticket holders and charged to non ST holders. When significant issues are raised, names (and membership numbers) of voters could be compiled and sent to the club in the form of petitions that threaten action and invite discourse before things get out of hand. It could only really work if it was endorsed by all current fan based media outlets though. Erm, why ????? Because you know season ticket holders aren't mackems trying to negatively skew the input. I only see payment as a means of restricting it to interested parties and covering the most basic of running costs. I don't see any reason for trying to pull in millions from any such venture. This is independent from the club though so there wouldn't be much stopping Mackems from guessing ST numbers and signing-up before others do and fucking-up the whole thing before it starts though. Not if you have to include a copy/scan of your season ticket with your registration to qualify for free membership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 That's why I advocated Puds suggestion of a website. A faceless organisation that polls registered fans on their opinion and releases the details via the local press without spin. Registration could be free to season ticket holders and charged to non ST holders. When significant issues are raised, names (and membership numbers) of voters could be compiled and sent to the club in the form of petitions that threaten action and invite discourse before things get out of hand. It could only really work if it was endorsed by all current fan based media outlets though. Erm, why ????? Because you know season ticket holders aren't mackems trying to negatively skew the input. I only see payment as a means of restricting it to interested parties and covering the most basic of running costs. I don't see any reason for trying to pull in millions from any such venture. Nar, no differentiating between members iyam. I guess there will be a few knobheeds from valley of the damned joining but they will be vastly outnumbered by the Newcastle supporters - they would leave eventually. I've never known anyone holding a Barcelona membership but I've worked with a few Benfica fans who had great pride in their scheme - something that appealed to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stevie Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 (edited) Worldwide Association of Newcastle Kindred Spirits Collective Unified Newcastle Trans-global Supporters Edited September 17, 2008 by Stevie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8936 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 That's why I advocated Puds suggestion of a website. A faceless organisation that polls registered fans on their opinion and releases the details via the local press without spin. Registration could be free to season ticket holders and charged to non ST holders. When significant issues are raised, names (and membership numbers) of voters could be compiled and sent to the club in the form of petitions that threaten action and invite discourse before things get out of hand. It could only really work if it was endorsed by all current fan based media outlets though. Erm, why ????? Because you know season ticket holders aren't mackems trying to negatively skew the input. I only see payment as a means of restricting it to interested parties and covering the most basic of running costs. I don't see any reason for trying to pull in millions from any such venture. This is independent from the club though so there wouldn't be much stopping Mackems from guessing ST numbers and signing-up before others do and fucking-up the whole thing before it starts though. Not if you have to include a copy/scan of your season ticket with your registration to qualify for free membership. And if you register your DNA with the program... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34151 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I would pay to join and help out if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 That's why I advocated Puds suggestion of a website. A faceless organisation that polls registered fans on their opinion and releases the details via the local press without spin. Registration could be free to season ticket holders and charged to non ST holders. When significant issues are raised, names (and membership numbers) of voters could be compiled and sent to the club in the form of petitions that threaten action and invite discourse before things get out of hand. It could only really work if it was endorsed by all current fan based media outlets though. Erm, why ????? Because you know season ticket holders aren't mackems trying to negatively skew the input. I only see payment as a means of restricting it to interested parties and covering the most basic of running costs. I don't see any reason for trying to pull in millions from any such venture. This is independent from the club though so there wouldn't be much stopping Mackems from guessing ST numbers and signing-up before others do and fucking-up the whole thing before it starts though. Not if you have to include a copy/scan of your season ticket with your registration to qualify for free membership. That would be easy to fake once they got hold of one copy. That's not even my main objection to it though, as I said , it's divisive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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