Liam Liam Liam O Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 The unique identity and character of St James is dead, and the soul of the club is slowly being crushed. Agree with this. I think very slowly and gradually the club is alienating itself from this city and the supporters. The longer Ashley hangs around the greater the damage. I don't think this is intentional on his part but there is a lack of understanding of (and willingness to learn) how to run a football club and its role within the city and the community. Many people are starting not to care and eventually most won't and where will the football club be then. People like Keegan, Robson and SJH recognised this and reached out and embraced the city and supporters and when everyone is on one side, it is a very powerful force. Unfortunately this lot will not or cannot see this. He named a stand after himself man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Curls Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 At the end of the day I'm a Newcastle supporter so on-field issues are always my main concern, I love st James' and I think it's an iconic english stadium and some signs ain't gonna change that, although it has to be said I feel completely deflated now with anything and everything Ashley does. Lets just pray a respectable company see's this amazing chance to plaster their name all over an iconic English stadium, horrible when that's your only hope like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 this thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 thos throd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Okay don't get me wrong, I'm not impressed by this, but this thread has reached suicidal proportions the last 2 pages! It looks cheap and tacky, but ripping the soul of the stadium and club? Someone on the previous page states that advertising round the pitch and stadium is okay, that's only because you're used to it! I'm sure people were also wondering what the fuck when they originally went up. But look at the club, it's still here, and amazingly, it's still got it's history. Jesus christ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thenorthumbrian Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 The stadium with Ashley’s tacky advertising all over it will look like a cheap superstore in Luton high street. That is ripping the soul out of the club, just as Ashley is ripping the piss out of the fans. If people are happy to bend over and be shafted, good luck to them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 thos throd finding that disproportionately funny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizza Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Anyone fancy painting his shops with black and white paint? give the fucker a taste of his own medicine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UV Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Okay don't get me wrong, I'm not impressed by this, but this thread has reached suicidal proportions the last 2 pages! It looks cheap and tacky, but ripping the soul of the stadium and club? Someone on the previous page states that advertising round the pitch and stadium is okay, that's only because you're used to it! I'm sure people were also wondering what the fuck when they originally went up. But look at the club, it's still here, and amazingly, it's still got it's history. Jesus christ If someone paid you a million quid a year to have a cock tattooed on your forehead you'd probably take it. People would laugh at you and take the piss, but they'd soon shut up when you told them how much you were getting for it. If someone asked you to have a cock tattooed on your forehead for nowt, they just told you you were advertising the fact you were willing to have something like a cock tattooed on your forehead, and trust them they'd be working hard to get someone to pay you to change it to a pair of tits, what would you do? People would laugh at you and take the piss, you might even lose your job and be worse off financially for it, and when you told people you were doing it for nothing they'd laugh even harder and tell you how apt it was. The advertising round the pitch is option 1, all this Sports Direct advertising is option 2. It is in no way beneficial to the club, and if anything it will drive away other potential sponsors who wouldn't want to be associated with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Okay don't get me wrong, I'm not impressed by this, but this thread has reached suicidal proportions the last 2 pages! It looks cheap and tacky, but ripping the soul of the stadium and club? Someone on the previous page states that advertising round the pitch and stadium is okay, that's only because you're used to it! I'm sure people were also wondering what the fuck when they originally went up. But look at the club, it's still here, and amazingly, it's still got it's history. Jesus christ If someone paid you a million quid a year to have a cock tattooed on your forehead you'd probably take it. People would laugh at you and take the piss, but they'd soon shut up when you told them how much you were getting for it. If someone asked you to have a cock tattooed on your forehead for nowt, they just told you you were advertising the fact you were willing to have something like a cock tattooed on your forehead, and trust them they'd be working hard to get someone to pay you to change it to a pair of tits, what would you do? People would laugh at you and take the piss, you might even lose your job and be worse off financially for it, and when you told people you were doing it for nothing they'd laugh even harder and tell you how apt it was. The advertising round the pitch is option 1, all this Sports Direct advertising is option 2. It is in no way beneficial to the club, and if anything it will drive away other potential sponsors who wouldn't want to be associated with it. Like I've already said, I'm in your camp, I agree it's pointless, detrimental, tacky, all that. But the way people are going on like our last shreds of dignity have been ripped out of us is just ridiculous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieMandias Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 This thread makes scousers look sensible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 i dont care for these signs, they're rubbish im not gonna get in a hissy fit over it mind you it does boggle my mind how fatty mike mike thinks this is a good idea mind you, he just lurches from one pr disaster to the next, dozy fat cockney wankaaa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 This thread makes scousers look sensible. Oh here he is captain sensible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieMandias Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 This thread makes scousers look sensible. Oh here he is captain sensible. Ready for some happy talk? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Does every thread have to be - ask a question, get some opinions, criticise those people for having an opinion? I'm happy to admit I had a reaction when I heard the plans for these signs, and a worse one when I saw them painted on the roof of SJP. Yes, it isn't an outbreak of war or the downfall of a government, but in the context of football it's something that people are entitled to be annoyed about IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Does every thread have to be - ask a question, get some opinions, criticise those people for having an opinion? Essentially why most football debates on this/any forum are totally fucking pointless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 The unique identity and character of St James is dead, and the soul of the club is slowly being crushed. :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 This thread makes scousers look sensible. Oh here he is captain sensible. Ready for some happy talk? Howay then get going, no need to ask. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Ludicrous over reactions on here. "Crushing the soul"- give me a fucking break. Embarassing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 It's funny man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Does every thread have to be - ask a question, get some opinions, criticise those people for having an opinion? Essentially why most football debates on this/any forum are totally fucking pointless. You're opinion is wrong. Anyone else agree? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 No I'm not, I'm SEMTEX Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Does every thread have to be - ask a question, get some opinions, criticise those people for having an opinion? I'm happy to admit I had a reaction when I heard the plans for these signs, and a worse one when I saw them painted on the roof of SJP. Yes, it isn't an outbreak of war or the downfall of a government, but in the context of football it's something that people are entitled to be annoyed about IMO. I wasn't too bothered about the signs but painting the roof of the Gallowagte just looks shit and spoils how the ground looks from the Leazes. I don't know how Ashley expects to benefit from this at all, it's as if he was trying to rub our noses in it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Mick you are totally over reacting ! GAWWWWD! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Mick you are totally over reacting ! GAWWWWD! I try my best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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