Andy Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Africa has had trillions of dollars of aid given to it for decades. And what good has it done? Less than nothing. Money spent on presidential palaces and weapons used in civil wars. Oxfam money going on teaching terrorism in Palestine, food aid feeding families of 15 with no hope of ever self-sustaining. Bob Geldof has done pretty nicely out of Africa too, not to mention the chuggers who earn a fortune feeding off our guilt. But yeah, fuck Plymouth Argyle. Fuck english people, carry on pouring our money down the drain that is Africa. It's not like our money couldn't be wasted any more flagrantly by these 'charities' Charity starts at home, Plymoth Argyle were magnificent when we got promoted. How do you donate? http://a.fsdn.com/con/icons/tr/[email protected]/problem.png Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Nothing against Plymouth Argyle, but I cannot for the life of me understand why anyone would want to donate their hard earned cash to a commercial organisation like a football club, when it could go to any other more worthy causes, cancer, Africa etc. If they are that badly off anyway, peoples cash would more than likely end up paying off creditors ie the taxman, footballers wages, outstanding transfer fees. Cancer and Africa don't have an advert with Paul Whitehouse in it. That's a fair old smoke innit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJbarnes Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Should I stop donating my old clothes to Africa because I'll never clothe them all? Or stop donating money to Africa because that's an on-going thing that will always demand money. People are entitled to donate money where they see fit and those who were at Plymouth and even the likes of me who wernt have the utmost Respect for what they done in our moment of glory and their relegation. Just remember what Newcastle means to us, it's more than just the players and the managers and the s**** puma kits, it's life for many which may sound canny sad but it's true, same applies to Plymouth I imagine Of course they are and I wouldnt dream of "judging" anyone for giving their money to Plymouth Argyle. I would however suggest that the donating £10 in reality wont help keep them afloat and will go directly to creditors whereas £10 to Africa etc. will positively contribute towards buying a textbook for a school, digging a well etc. I think if people respect them for their actions when we won the league and want to help them from a footballing perspective, their donation would be a lot more beneficial if they were to purchase, for example, an "AFC Plymouth" shirt to help them set up their new club if such a hypothetical opportunity were to materialise. Fair play to anyone who does donate obviously although I'd imagine it would be a waste. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandamninator Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Should I stop donating my old clothes to Africa because I'll never clothe them all? Or stop donating money to Africa because that's an on-going thing that will always demand money. People are entitled to donate money where they see fit and those who were at Plymouth and even the likes of me who wernt have the utmost Respect for what they done in our moment of glory and their relegation. Just remember what Newcastle means to us, it's more than just the players and the managers and the s**** puma kits, it's life for many which may sound canny sad but it's true, same applies to Plymouth I imagine Of course they are and I wouldnt dream of "judging" anyone for giving their money to Plymouth Argyle. I would however suggest that the donating £10 in reality wont help keep them afloat and will go directly to creditors whereas £10 to Africa etc. will positively contribute towards buying a textbook for a school, digging a well etc. I think if people respect them for their actions when we won the league and want to help them from a footballing perspective, their donation would be a lot more beneficial if they were to purchase, for example, an "AFC Plymouth" shirt to help them set up their new club if such a hypothetical opportunity were to materialise. Fair play to anyone who does donate obviously although I'd imagine it would be a waste. Awww, bless your little heart, you actually believe that. How adorable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieMandias Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Should I stop donating my old clothes to Africa because I'll never clothe them all? Or stop donating money to Africa because that's an on-going thing that will always demand money. People are entitled to donate money where they see fit and those who were at Plymouth and even the likes of me who wernt have the utmost Respect for what they done in our moment of glory and their relegation. Just remember what Newcastle means to us, it's more than just the players and the managers and the s**** puma kits, it's life for many which may sound canny sad but it's true, same applies to Plymouth I imagine Of course they are and I wouldnt dream of "judging" anyone for giving their money to Plymouth Argyle. I would however suggest that the donating £10 in reality wont help keep them afloat and will go directly to creditors whereas £10 to Africa etc. will positively contribute towards buying a textbook for a school, digging a well etc. I think if people respect them for their actions when we won the league and want to help them from a footballing perspective, their donation would be a lot more beneficial if they were to purchase, for example, an "AFC Plymouth" shirt to help them set up their new club if such a hypothetical opportunity were to materialise. Fair play to anyone who does donate obviously although I'd imagine it would be a waste. Awww, bless your little heart, you actually believe that. How adorable. The problem isn't that he's naive. The problem is that you're a moron. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Curls Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Well I already donate to Africa so can I now go ahead and send them some money please? In all fairness I understand what your saying it just seems a travesty to watch them falling apart when maybe a donation could go a little way to helping the fans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Bit of a daft argument from everyone, really. If I give £10 to a cancer charity, does that make me a cunt for not giving a further £10 to one for cot deaths, one for heart problems, one for those who require full time care, etc? Of course it doesn't. If you gave to every single charity in the country you'd be completely skint. People can give to whatever charity they like, depending on whether they feel it merits their contribution. Having a go at people for justifying which charities they feel are worth it/not worth it (even though I disagree with the Africa stuff that's been said) is silly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonTastic Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/Argyle-step-closer-survival/article-3532148-detail/article.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Africa has had trillions of dollars of aid given to it for decades. And what good has it done? Less than nothing. Money spent on presidential palaces and weapons used in civil wars. Oxfam money going on teaching terrorism in Palestine, food aid feeding families of 15 with no hope of ever self-sustaining. Bob Geldof has done pretty nicely out of Africa too, not to mention the chuggers who earn a fortune feeding off our guilt. But yeah, fuck Plymouth Argyle. Fuck english people, carry on pouring our money down the drain that is Africa. It's not like our money couldn't be wasted any more flagrantly by these 'charities' Charity starts at home, Plymoth Argyle were magnificent when we got promoted. How do you donate? Fucking hell. On another note, I know the people who are running this. Great to see Newcastle fans taking such an initiative. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieMandias Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Bit of a daft argument from everyone, really. If I give £10 to a cancer charity, does that make me a cunt for not giving a further £10 to one for cot deaths, one for heart problems, one for those who require full time care, etc? Of course it doesn't. If you gave to every single charity in the country you'd be completely skint. People can give to whatever charity they like, depending on whether they feel it merits their contribution. Having a go at people for justifying which charities they feel are worth it/not worth it (even though I disagree with the Africa stuff that's been said) is silly. Agree completely with that. I just found the ill-informed little Englander cynicism about aid to Africa more than a bit pathetic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon Hoser Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Sad to see how low Plymouth have fallen. Unpaid players threaten strike: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/14749794.stm Partial salary payments avert players strike: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/14761307.stm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 That's a shame. Don't know the ins and outs behind them, but have nothing but good things to say about the way they let us celebrate promotion while they, essentially, took the first steps towards administration. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 It's such a shame to see Plymouth dropping like a stone. They were nothing but excellent when we won the league at their place and they simultaneously went down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Not familiar at all with their problems BUT I noticed Peter Ridsdale is their in some capacity, does he go to clubs that have problems or does he help create them? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobby_solano Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 There should be a picture of peter ridsdale at every ground saying 'do not let this man in'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Hmmm. No thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcmichael Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 1-1-11 for Plymouth now, sad sad story, will never forget that night when they got relegated and still played our songs at their own ground... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 1-1-11 for Plymouth now, sad sad story, will never forget that night when they got relegated and still played our songs at their own ground... Aye, a bit crazy to think 26 months ago we were about to start the season in the same league as them, now there's 89 places between us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 1-1-11 for Plymouth now, sad sad story, will never forget that night when they got relegated and still played our songs at their own ground... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Are these fucked? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Are these fucked? http://www.ebookargyle.com/ Seems like things have taken a turn for the worse for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Out of administration. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Indeed. Saw it on twitter. TheArgyleTrust ArgyleFansTrust ARGYLE SAVED. GET IN Good news for them. Have a place in my heart for them after the promotion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Excellent news that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
summerof69 Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Excellent news that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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