Guest Milburnthedog Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 For the first time in donkeys years (Quinn 4 goals debut) I'm not going on Wednesday. It'll kill me not support the team but I feel that unless Ashley begins to see his 'asking fee' visibly reduce, we may have the current regime in situ for ages. Without the Club being affordable, we won't attract someone to take our beloved Club forward. Ashley has to see that he's kidding in his valuation. I see the argument that the LC is one of our only options to do something this season but without a Manager in place, with the full support of the owner, we'll do nowt anyway. The team morale is at a low ebb. A new owner and a Manager in place will lift the place massively and the longer that takes, the deeper the cack we'll be in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lee-T Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I'm going cos' am mad as fuck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Boycoutt!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Milburnthedog Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Totally respect the decision to go but I'm thinking long term for the good of the Club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I am going. Our team really does need our support for this game. Everyone has to do what feels right for them though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I don't understand the point of not going now? He says he's got the message, what would you be trying to achieve by not going? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Toon Argy Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 is it on the tele? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 is it on the tele? Yes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.R. Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I don't understand the point of not going now? He says he's got the message, what would you be trying to achieve by not going? It's not going to hurt him financially. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I'm going but I can't say I'm excited by it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edd Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Totally respect the decision to go but I'm thinking long term for the good of the Club. Ashley will be gone eventually, so if you're really thinking what's best for the club in the long term, get yourself behind the team and the players who will still be here long after Ashley is forgotten. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.R. Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 We should continue to shame the Mackems by continuing to have higher attendances despite our current problems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Boycoutt!! We've ripped the piss out of that banner but the more I see that spelling the more I think that it wasn't a mistake. Am I giving them too much slack? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Milburnthedog Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I don't understand the point of not going now? He says he's got the message, what would you be trying to achieve by not going? He has reportedly asked for over £400m for us. No one will give him that but he'll stick it until he gets what he wants and that could take years. With 50k in the ground, he'll be getting cash in to hold the stance. A low crowd will hit him in the pocket and with the team performance what it is (no confidence with no leadership at all) we'll drop behind 4th bottom and with the prospect of a relegation, loss of Sky cash, sponsorship dropping off and the threat of a massive number not renewing for next season, his price will drop to an amount where someone will take the punt on us. If you look at the programme, you'll see the sponsors pulling away from shirt sponsorship etc already. The guy who sponsors Viduka's shirt was called 4 times last week to take on additional sponsorship. He refused and threatened to pull the plug on his current deal unless they backed off. We need things getting tight for Ashley to cut and run. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 If I was in a position to be able to go I would not ( if that is logical ) Another week has gone by with the press ridiculing him and our club with his apparent oddball negotiation skills in the Middle East and another week has gone by without hearing a single word out of the club about what is going on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I'd go if I had the dollar. Support the team, I don't give a fuck about Ashley or any of that bollocks I just want to see results on the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I don't understand the point of not going now? He says he's got the message, what would you be trying to achieve by not going? He has reportedly asked for over £400m for us. No one will give him that but he'll stick it until he gets what he wants and that could take years. With 50k in the ground, he'll be getting cash in to hold the stance. A low crowd will hit him in the pocket and with the team performance what it is (no confidence with no leadership at all) we'll drop behind 4th bottom and with the prospect of a relegation, loss of Sky cash, sponsorship dropping off and the threat of a massive number not renewing for next season, his price will drop to an amount where someone will take the punt on us. If you look at the programme, you'll see the sponsors pulling away from shirt sponsorship etc already. The guy who sponsors Viduka's shirt was called 4 times last week to take on additional sponsorship. He refused and threatened to pull the plug on his current deal unless they backed off. We need things getting tight for Ashley to cut and run. I think you're over estimating your importance to the club, in financial terms. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Why boycott and give the papers more inches? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Why boycott and give the papers more inches? Oh for the days when a drop in attendence was the main topic of conversation for the papers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I'll be there but I get free home game cup tickets because I paid for this seasons season ticket last season, have to be honest though even if I didn't I would still be going. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Why boycott and give the papers more inches? Oh for the days when a drop in attendence was the main topic of conversation for the papers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoreboard82 Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I hope Ashley gets out soon. I protested last week, but we've made our point. Might as well get behind the team. If Ashley continues to ask for stupid money and put buyers off then we'll have cause to get on his back again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I'll be there. Although if Hughton's still picking the team we haven't got a chance in hell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I hope Ashley gets out soon. I protested last week, but we've made our point. Might as well get behind the team. If Ashley continues to ask for stupid money and put buyers off then we'll have cause to get on his back again. My interpretation of Ashley's actions so far, is that he has NO intention of selling us in the near future (unless he gets a 'silly' offer) and is fully intending to get his own back on us by LETTING US ROT . . . It seems like this season is probably over for us, so soon (it being only September) but it seems likely that we can already say that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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