Alan Dugdales Moustache
Well-Known Member
Apologies if I appear to have hi-jacked Gosford's thread concerning demonstrations against our owners at the next home match . If anything I would wish to keep the debate going but this particular angle of mine isn't one that particularly sits with that thread given the direction that debate has taken right now.
Last week I think I opened a thread concerning the chap behind the goal at Chesterfield with the large SISU OUT banner who received little support from those around him. People on here commented that he was probably in the wrong place etc (the ground is too big for 10,000, basically) He was ignored, made to look a little odd by onlookers who wanted a quiet day at the match. I hope he returns next match .
We have had marches and cards held up at away games that have reached national television. We have supporters mistreated in the recent past by heavy handed stewards all too keen to silence those committed to voicing their disgust at our owner's neglect of our club. I have had my young daughter searched by stewards outside the ground at the last 2 home games, despite her young age, despite showing them her season ticket. It is unnecessary.
For the first time in my life the initials "C.C.F.C." are synonymous with mistrust, frustration and anger. To me, they represent that body of our club (management) that is the sleeping partner of our owners. The initials no longer conjure memories of players, manager, Ryton training ground etc that I used to think of. The badge of the elephant on the ball etc is what I cling to as something I am sincerely proud of, but not CCFC, not until SISU either leave or do something to demonstrate that they really do mean to better my club. The initials CCFC/SISU are one and the same.
If individuals wish to demonstrate in any way they want to , as long it is done within the law, then let them. If they wish do sing, shout, hold up cards, hang banners up all over the city, let them. If they want to sit in block 2, block 17, 23, etc and vent their frustration, let them. Don't tell them it won't work, don't ask them why they waste their time, just let them do it. If the cameras aren't there so what ? If the national newspapers aren't swarming all over the Ricoh does that really make a difference ? If fans wish to take the NOPM option, then let them .
One day we may not have a club any more. Those who moan but do nothing will have no reason to complain . Those who chose to take action within the law in a way which demonstrates a growing frustration with the way our club is run have as much right to do so as those who sit on their hands and shake their heads at those who do. Either way it may make no difference whatsoever, but we are all city supporters. Lets remember that.
Well said Gosford Green . I hope it gets support. I now prepare for those far superior to me to pull this to shreds, for they know far more than I.
Last week I think I opened a thread concerning the chap behind the goal at Chesterfield with the large SISU OUT banner who received little support from those around him. People on here commented that he was probably in the wrong place etc (the ground is too big for 10,000, basically) He was ignored, made to look a little odd by onlookers who wanted a quiet day at the match. I hope he returns next match .
We have had marches and cards held up at away games that have reached national television. We have supporters mistreated in the recent past by heavy handed stewards all too keen to silence those committed to voicing their disgust at our owner's neglect of our club. I have had my young daughter searched by stewards outside the ground at the last 2 home games, despite her young age, despite showing them her season ticket. It is unnecessary.
For the first time in my life the initials "C.C.F.C." are synonymous with mistrust, frustration and anger. To me, they represent that body of our club (management) that is the sleeping partner of our owners. The initials no longer conjure memories of players, manager, Ryton training ground etc that I used to think of. The badge of the elephant on the ball etc is what I cling to as something I am sincerely proud of, but not CCFC, not until SISU either leave or do something to demonstrate that they really do mean to better my club. The initials CCFC/SISU are one and the same.
If individuals wish to demonstrate in any way they want to , as long it is done within the law, then let them. If they wish do sing, shout, hold up cards, hang banners up all over the city, let them. If they want to sit in block 2, block 17, 23, etc and vent their frustration, let them. Don't tell them it won't work, don't ask them why they waste their time, just let them do it. If the cameras aren't there so what ? If the national newspapers aren't swarming all over the Ricoh does that really make a difference ? If fans wish to take the NOPM option, then let them .
One day we may not have a club any more. Those who moan but do nothing will have no reason to complain . Those who chose to take action within the law in a way which demonstrates a growing frustration with the way our club is run have as much right to do so as those who sit on their hands and shake their heads at those who do. Either way it may make no difference whatsoever, but we are all city supporters. Lets remember that.
Well said Gosford Green . I hope it gets support. I now prepare for those far superior to me to pull this to shreds, for they know far more than I.
