The Obvious Protest (2 Viewers)

[ajsccfc]

Diving is terrible! Sticking a thumb up someone's arse in a scrum? Manly.

 

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[Brighton Sky Blue]

Apart from the piss poor metaphor which is wrong on just about every level, the only ones "sitting and watching the ship sinking" are the vast majority of supporters sitting tight at home hoping for the best. Thats not a protest, thats just wishful thinking.

The guys on the hill are actually doing something - and get more publicity than the effort put in. Everyone else is doing nothing. I am amazed our fantastic fans have not managed to do something truly innovative like fill Sixfields and do a mass pitch invasion or something - now that would signal intent! Incredible that 6000 can go to London but not 35 miles to create a truly memorable protest.

Finally, you need to understand the mentality of a lot of those who go to Sixfields - whether you like it or not they are the absolute hardcore who would follow the club anywhere - I see most of them at awaygames. There are a few oddballs, I will grant you that but the attitude on here that they are somehow misguided and need correcting will only alienate them further and strengthen their resolve.

The people running the club have exploited these fans' loyalty as a futile means of justifying the Northampton groundshare. The club does not deserve these fans and these fans don't deserve such a shambolic club.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Still I do think it's nice that there's a sport that fat people can play.

I'd much rather do sumo wrestling, lose after a minute then pig out on the free sushi afterwards.

 

[Broken Hearted Sky Blue]

Still I do think it's nice that there's a sport that fat people can play.

I know good old Quinny gave me hope that I could make it in the game

 

[lordsummerisle]

I know good old Quinny gave me hope that I could make it in the game

Nobody faster over a yard.


Or drinking a yard!

 

[ajsccfc]

I liked how that Viking guy was ace at darts until he lost all that dangerous weight. A Samson story for the Ginsters generation there.

 

[Broken Hearted Sky Blue]

Nobody faster over a yard.


Or drinking a yard!

When he scored the whole ground was shaking well actually just before he scored!

 

[wingy]

http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/streaker-please-dont-ban-me-3167649

We got anyone in the Ranks who could try this again .

 

[Norman Binns]

I'm sure it's not just me that finds it ironic that there are fans accusing those who attend sixfields of "not doing anything" while they sit at home boycotting a game "not doing nothing".

I honestly don't think people like you will ever get it. Doing nothing is the best form of protest in these situations and is all anyone ever needs to do. Ever heard the phrase "Voting with you feet"?

Going to Sixfields is accepting the situation regardless of whether you approve or are happy about it. Hardly a behaviour changing stance is it?

 

[Steve.B50]

I keep seeing lots of threads about how those who go to Northampton, could help show their unhappiness at the plight of our club. I do respect the choice of those who who go, whilst not agreeing with it, but would encourage them to show their anger. Doing this might also cut them some slack from the stick they get from those who don't respect their choice. So for me it's simple and staring you all in the face. For 1 game only stand together in solidarity and boycott the Wolves game. What better message could you send if when Wolves pack the stadium there are NO CIty fans at the match. The game will be covered by the Football League Show and might even be the main match given their impending League Champions status. All the regional papers will also cover it, such a big statement is also likely to gain some national press. So for all those who do choose to go to Sixfields regularly for one game only let's stand together. PUSB

I understand your point of view, but it will never happen, everyone has there own views and make different choices. I do think you will find that against Wolves there will a be a very large number watching the game from the hill, but those who go inside Sixfields will continue to to do agains a Wolves.

 

[Steve.B50]

Piss off.

I do the "2-55pm charge" from the pub to the ground every home game, and at that time there's barely more than 5 people on the hill (i guess they are still in the pub). So how you can summarise that people can't look you in the eyes, when most of them are already in the ground, i'll never know.

Just let the attendees make their choice, and everyone else make theirs. Personally it's gonna be a nightmare at the Wolves match. We will be heavily outnumbered, and they will most likely be milking their inevitable promotion, and ripping the piss out of our current situation. As hard as it will be to stomach, i'll be behind the goal as ever, in the faint hope that we pull off a win and i can ram their comments right down their throats!

Just remember, the sixfields attendees are the most active group this season. 600/1000/1300/whatever home fans each week, and making up a fair proportion of the die-hard away support. People on the hill 10/30/52/whatever..... what's everybody else doing? Protesting by staying at home? very convenient.

Bet you don't do the 2.55 run against Wolves.

 

[lordsummerisle]

Bet you don't do the 2.55 run against Wolves.

To be fair, iId expect it to be under 10 seconds!

 

[Norman Binns]

Just remember, the sixfields attendees are the most active group this season. 600/1000/1300/whatever home fans each week....

Yes, I can't disagree with that. 600/1000/1300/whatever home fans actively accepting the situation.

 

[Grendel]

I honestly don't think people like you will ever get it. Doing nothing is the best form of protest in these situations and is all anyone ever needs to do. Ever heard the phrase "Voting with you feet"?

Going to Sixfields is accepting the situation regardless of whether you approve or are happy about it. Hardly a behaviour changing stance is it?

Well if you and the other moralists really think big protests in the ground is the answer then go ahead and do it.

Before you bleat "ill never set foot in Sixfields" if you really believed protesting would mean a swift return to Coventry you'd abandon those "principals" as they ends clearly justify the means.

If you don't think it will make a difference stop trying to tell other people how to live their lives and preaching bollocks.

 

[shmmeee]

Well if you and the other moralists really think big protests in the ground is the answer then go ahead and do it.

Before you bleat "ill never set foot in Sixfields" if you really believed protesting would mean a swift return to Coventry you'd abandon those "principals" as they ends clearly justify the means.

If you don't think it will make a difference stop trying to tell other people how to live their lives and preaching bollocks.

Where the hell does he talk about a big protest?

 

[Norman Binns]

Well if you and the other moralists really think big protests in the ground is the answer then go ahead and do it.

Before you bleat "ill never set foot in Sixfields" if you really believed protesting would mean a swift return to Coventry you'd abandon those "principals" as they ends clearly justify the means.

If you don't think it will make a difference stop trying to tell other people how to live their lives and preaching bollocks.

Are you on the right thread here replying to the right person? I don't preach anything, I just give my honest viewpoint.

 

[Norman Binns]

Where the hell does he talk about a big protest?

It's him to a tee and consistent with most anything he posts.

 

[Astute]

Well if you and the other moralists really think big protests in the ground is the answer then go ahead and do it.

Before you bleat "ill never set foot in Sixfields" if you really believed protesting would mean a swift return to Coventry you'd abandon those "principals" as they ends clearly justify the means.

If you don't think it will make a difference stop trying to tell other people how to live their lives and preaching bollocks.

Just the right person to preach to everyone about principals concerning not going to Northampton.

And isn't constantly telling everyone that a persons way of protesting is that they don't go to Northampton for most of the season and then telling everyone that the then go is preaching bollocks?

How is your glass house doing?

 

[Sky Blue Kid]

Apart from the piss poor metaphor which is wrong on just about every level, the only ones "sitting and watching the ship sinking" are the vast majority of supporters sitting tight at home hoping for the best. Thats not a protest, thats just wishful thinking. The guys on the hill are actually doing something - and get more publicity than the effort put in. Everyone else is doing nothing. I am amazed our fantastic fans have not managed to do something truly innovative like fill Sixfields and do a mass pitch invasion or something - now that would signal intent! Incredible that 6000 can go to London but not 35 miles to create a truly memorable protest. Finally, you need to understand the mentality of a lot of those who go to Sixfields - whether you like it or not they are the absolute hardcore who would follow the club anywhere - I see most of them at awaygames. There are a few oddballs, I will grant you that but the attitude on here that they are somehow misguided and need correcting will only alienate them further and strengthen their resolve.

According to you, we should all pay homage to the 1500 Sixfielders who are the "Backbone" of the away support, is that right? Were they at Arsenal waving the "Why" cards?.....If so, why the fuck can't they do the same at "Home" games?????...Just asking like!

 

[Paxman II]

So many opposing viewpoints and some just don't want to accept what another feels is his right.

Frankly to protest something well then you must formulate a protest that suits everybody so that everybody would take part.
That being said we need a protest to make a statement loud enough to get noticed or the effort is lost.
So what could we do that fits those parameters?

I made a suggestions several months ago and will say it again.
The most obvious protest is that everyone who would normally have gone up the Ricoh to watch the City play do so again en masse.
I'd be perfectly willing to do this on a match day when they are playing at Sixfields.
Imagine mobilising 10,000 supporters to attend the Ricoh outside in the car parks for 90 minutes?
For those with views either or against SISU/Council/ACL or whatever this suits everyone.
The council and ACL will see what could have been and serve a reminder of the potential for having the club back at the Ricoh. The club (SISU) will learn that the fans are there and ready if only they got themselves back there?

Now that's a protest I'd support.

 

[Travs]

Bet you don't do the 2.55 run against Wolves.

Any particular reason why not?

 

[Norman Binns]

So many opposing viewpoints and some just don't want to accept what another feels is his right.

Frankly to protest something well then you must formulate a protest that suits everybody so that everybody would take part.
That being said we need a protest to make a statement loud enough to get noticed or the effort is lost.
So what could we do that fits those parameters?

I made a suggestions several months ago and will say it again.
The most obvious protest is that everyone who would normally have gone up the Ricoh to watch the City play do so again en masse.
I'd be perfectly willing to do this on a match day when they are playing at Sixfields.
Imagine mobilising 10,000 supporters to attend the Ricoh outside in the car parks for 90 minutes?
For those with views either or against SISU/Council/ACL or whatever this suits everyone.
The council and ACL will see what could have been and serve a reminder of the potential for having the club back at the Ricoh. The club (SISU) will learn that the fans are there and ready if only they got themselves back there?

Now that's a protest I'd support.

Almost identical situation to the legends match back in August on the day of the Bristol City home game except there was a game to watch. A damning indictment on the decision to re-locate to Northampton but as a protest towards changing behaviour, it didn't do a lot of good did it?

 

[Sky Blue Kid]

Any particular reason why not?

Have you ever been in the middle of a Coventry-Wolves bloodbath?

 

[Grendel]

It's him to a tee and consistent with most anything he posts.

No it isn't. There are two consistent tenures of argument adopted by people who don't attend Sixfields and preach judgement. I know you carefully say I have nothing against those who attend and then always always there is a but isn't there?well the arguments are - no one attends and sisu will come home and why do t those who go protest

There is no evidence Zero fans would make a jot if difference as the losses must be huge anyway. Also many who say that then claim many if the tickets are free anyway and apparantly are from Northampton. Its an argument only a fool would justify.

Then there is the moralistic ones who say that those who go should protest. Why? Surely if protesting makes a difference they would also attend as its a small price to pay for ultimate reward. Well no they are so uninterested they would sit on their backsides wanting others to do their bidding.

Non attendance is irrelevant as is protesting. Stop preaching to others who just go and watch a football match - oh and Astute you will more I made similar posts when did not go to games.

 

[Sky Blue Kid]

1st Div/Prem. Was the Villa rivalry.....Championship. it was Leicester. Nothing...repeat nothing even if you put Villa and Leicester together would it rival Coventry-Wolves games back in the 60's. Anyone remember when the idiots on the "West End" turnstiles let Wolves fans into the Westend? Chains, hammers, knives, even chrome car hub caps(Vicious frisbies) The police shit themselves and going in was a "Big no, no" It wasn't till nearly half time that the City fans chased them out, and the Wolves fans ended up in the "Kop"

 

[Astute]

Have you ever been in the middle of a Coventry-Wolves bloodbath?

Got into a couple of big incidents with them when not even playing them

 

[Sky Blue Kid]

Got into a couple of big incidents with them when not even playing them

Lol, I ended up in Cov and Warwick having stitches in my right thumb from a Yam Yam's bike chain, never forget it, 8 stitches. I've been in the Shed end at Chelsea(That's where real Skin heads started) and not felt half as intimidated lol. What happened to you Astute?

 

[AndreasB]

According to you, we should all pay homage to the 1500 Sixfielders who are the "Backbone" of the away support, is that right? Were they at Arsenal waving the "Why" cards?.....If so, why the fuck can't they do the same at "Home" games?????...Just asking like!

It was a rubbish protest that. Made everyone feel good but had no real resonance.


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[Sky Blue Harry H]

It was a rubbish protest that. Made everyone feel good but had no real resonance.


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...........and yet, you remember it :thinking about:???

 

[Sky Blue Kid]

It was a rubbish protest that. Made everyone feel good but had no real resonance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That's why BT Sports spent most of the interviews talking about it...That's why the 65k crowd sang in unison "We want to go home" The whole of the footballing world saw what happened..and HEARD IT!

 

[AndreasB]

That's why BT Sports spent most of the interviews talking about it...That's why the 65k crowd sang in unison "We want to go home" The whole of the footballing world saw what happened..and HEARD IT!

Yeah, shot heard around the world that one . On BT sport for a nanosecond. the "whole football world" might make some vague platitudes but ultimately doesn't give a monkeys unfortunately so we have got to do better than that.


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[Sky Blue Kid]

It was a rubbish protest that. Made everyone feel good but had no real resonance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That's why BT Sports spent most of the interviews talking about it...That's why the 65k crowd sang in unison "We want to go home" The whole of the footballing world saw what happened..and HEARD IT!

 

[skybluetony176]

Yeah, shot heard around the world that one . On BT sport for a nanosecond. the "whole football world" might make some vague platitudes but ultimately doesn't give a monkeys unfortunately so we have got to do better than that.


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Still got more attention than your one man protest you did at sixfields. What was it you did in the end?

 

[Norman Binns]

No it isn't. There are two consistent tenures of argument adopted by people who don't attend Sixfields and preach judgement. I know you carefully say I have nothing against those who attend and then always always there is a but isn't there?well the arguments are - no one attends and sisu will come home and why do t those who go protest

There is no evidence Zero fans would make a jot if difference as the losses must be huge anyway. Also many who say that then claim many if the tickets are free anyway and apparantly are from Northampton. Its an argument only a fool would justify.

Then there is the moralistic ones who say that those who go should protest. Why? Surely if protesting makes a difference they would also attend as its a small price to pay for ultimate reward. Well no they are so uninterested they would sit on their backsides wanting others to do their bidding.

Non attendance is irrelevant as is protesting. Stop preaching to others who just go and watch a football match - oh and Astute you will more I made similar posts when did not go to games.

Yes it is and I’ll tell you why I think so. I reckon that whenever a post goes up on an issue that you apparently disagree with, I think your eyes light up seeing an opportunity to argue and you let your imagination run riot. You consistently make false statements in support of your spurious arguments and you do it time and time again.

Take me for example on this thread. Firstly you accuse me of thinking that “big protests inside the ground is the answer” when the truth is the complete opposite and then you allege that I carefully say things that I neither say carefully or otherwise. It’s you all over, the way you attempt to twist things to your advantage.

I agree there isn’t any evidence to suggest that zero fans would make a jot of difference but common sense would suggest otherwise. If you disagree with that then maybe you can you tell me what the point would be in playing without an audience? It is a spectator sport is it not? Furthermore it’s a professional sport that requires paying spectators to fund it.

As for saying that the losses are huge and zero attendance wouldn’t make a difference I honestly don’t know the answer to that. Frankly I’m not all that interested as I and the overwhelming majority of stay away fans stay away on a matter of principle. If as you claim it makes no difference, it sort of neutralises those arguments that stay away fans are killing the club doesn’t it?

I’ll say it again, I’m not preaching to anyone, I’m giving my opinion on a subject that I feel strongly about.

 

[AndreasB]

I whispered GET SISU OUT* under my breath.

Still more than you will EVER do though .

*of their unfair rent deal


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