Delmary Posted 1 February, 2009 Posted 1 February, 2009 (edited) http://www.londonsaints.com/moxie/newsslug/saints-protest-marches-th.shtml "Organisers initially estimated that as many as 1,000 protestors had taken part in the march, but police put the figure at more like 300" Try counting: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=gvf-f_dy5hk London Saints, do you want to revise your figures now???? 1000? 1200? 1500? Edited 1 February, 2009 by Delmary
Tomobz Posted 1 February, 2009 Posted 1 February, 2009 Tbf though they are only quoting the echo who in turn quoted the police who quite obviously got the numbers completely wrong or counted before the march began.
rocknrollman no2 Posted 1 February, 2009 Posted 1 February, 2009 I think they may have missed a nought at the end.
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 1 February, 2009 Posted 1 February, 2009 They've just copied and pasted the story from the Echo I think you'll find, a lot of the London Saints might not read or be aware of the Echo site. They are certainly no PR machine for mr Lowe
um pahars Posted 1 February, 2009 Posted 1 February, 2009 London Saints, do you want to revise your figures now???? 1000? 1200? 1500? All they've done is taken a straight lift from The Echo site, so I wouldn't be too harsh on them. As supporters, there's more that unites us than divides us.
Mole Posted 1 February, 2009 Posted 1 February, 2009 London Saints sound very much like the Cardiff Saints. I expect they receive visits from Andrew Cowen too.
Delmary Posted 1 February, 2009 Author Posted 1 February, 2009 (edited) All they've done is taken a straight lift from The Echo site, so I wouldn't be too harsh on them.Fair comment;) Mods, can the title be changed???? Edited 1 February, 2009 by Delmary
SaintBobby Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 What have London Saints done wrong? They're quoting the number stated by the orgainsers and by the cops.....
Delmary Posted 2 February, 2009 Author Posted 2 February, 2009 What have London Saints done wrong? They're quoting the number stated by the orgainsers and by the cops.....I've seen the light. See my comment above;)
Thedelldays Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 i think london saints have just copied and pasted the echo site...
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Unfair on London Saints maybe, but you would have thought that they would have made enquiries on here? Being that they should know, again from here, that some of us have a poor opinion of the Echo at times.
alpine_saint Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 So what's the story behind the Echo's sudden eagerness to jump back into bed with Lowe ? I've read in several places it was nearer 3000 than 300.
um pahars Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 So what's the story behind the Echo's sudden eagerness to jump back into bed with Lowe ? I've read in several places it was nearer 3000 than 300. The initial group right near the Bargate was probably closer to the 300-500 mentioned, but there were alot of people just milling around (in the precinct etc) waiting for the march to get going as north of the Bargate was fairly chocker and you couldn't get near it. But when the march got going the numbers swelled considerably (as the videos show). Being a cynic, I do wonder if some of the media were/are under pressure to play this down. There was talk that Radio Hampshire took a decision not to publicise it and I have to say that I think The Echo weren't that keen either!!!!!!
Ponty Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Fair comment;) Mods, can the title be changed???? To what?
Puddings and Monkeys Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 To what? "Shock horror - poster has a go at fellow Saints fan without engaging brain first."
Delmary Posted 2 February, 2009 Author Posted 2 February, 2009 "Shock horror - poster has a go at fellow Saints fan without engaging brain first."Perfect!
Thedelldays Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 i think london saints have just copied and pasted the echo site...
Snowballs2 Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 i think london saints have just copied and pasted the echo site... Perhaps they will check the facts next time before doing a cut and paste, makes them look a little silly
La BoIS Saint Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Perhaps they will check the facts next time before doing a cut and paste, makes them look a little silly Check what facts? If the police did estimate the march at 300 then it is the police estmate that is being reported.
Fan The Flames Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 You would have thought that they would have attempted a better commentry on the numbers then just lifting the story, all they had to do was look in here to see at the very least the numbers are disputed. Unless of course they have an agenda.
Fan The Flames Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Check what facts? If the police did estimate the march at 300 then it is the police estmate that is being reported. well then say it was police reports and that other sources believe the figure was more, not hard is it
Snowballs2 Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Check what facts? If the police did estimate the march at 300 then it is the police estmate that is being reported. And we ALWAYS believe what the police tell us ? They distort the truth more than the average thief
Berkers Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 It's a fair cop! I edit the London Saints site and didn't get to update it until Sunday night and what with doing a match report and a piece on Ted Bates, I took the easy option and copied and pasted the Echo article. I for one am all for any anti-Lowe voices but obviously can't speak for all of our members (a number of whom were present at the march). I've amended the piece which hopefully gives a better reflection.
Franny's Tash Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 London Saints sound very much like the Cardiff Saints. I expect they receive visits from Andrew Cowen too. Meaning?
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 The march reminded me of when we all went to York in 1971 for a Cup-tie - there were about 3 train loads and everyone (thousands) walked together through the town to the stadium. I felt a bit sorry for the inhabitants of York that day because their town sort of got closed down for an hour. Um Pahars is right about numbers. I was right at the back and when I left the Bargate the whole of Hanover buildings was chocka (road and pavement) and some were already in Hoglands Park. The video taken outside the King Alfred didn't capture all those who nipped in for a pint too. StanFairOak was one!
Fan The Flames Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 It's a fair cop! I edit the London Saints site and didn't get to update it until Sunday night and what with doing a match report and a piece on Ted Bates, I took the easy option and copied and pasted the Echo article. I for one am all for any anti-Lowe voices but obviously can't speak for all of our members (a number of whom were present at the march). I've amended the piece which hopefully gives a better reflection. Hairy muff
Snowballs2 Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Meaning? Thet have a reputation for cozying up to Lowe and Cowan
La BoIS Saint Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Thet have a reputation for cozying up to Lowe and Cowan Who do? Want to give us any names?
Berkers Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Thet have a reputation for cozying up to Lowe and Cowan We do? London Saints Supporters Club exists primarily to assist exiled Saints fans with tickets and travel deals. In addition there are social offshoots such as football, cricket, golf, pool and darts. From time to time we have held functions that have provided our members with the opportunity to meet representatives of SFC such as the player’s evening we recently held following the game at Charlton. A few years ago Rupert Lowe and Gordon Strachan came up to London for a ‘question and answer’ session. Since then Lawrie Mac has been up for a similar function so if there’s a political agenda then it’s a confused one. This forum contains so many individuals who are bent on dividing supporters.
Franny's Tash Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 We do? London Saints Supporters Club exists primarily to assist exiled Saints fans with tickets and travel deals. In addition there are social offshoots such as football, cricket, golf, pool and darts. From time to time we have held functions that have provided our members with the opportunity to meet representatives of SFC such as the player’s evening we recently held following the game at Charlton. A few years ago Rupert Lowe and Gordon Strachan came up to London for a ‘question and answer’ session. Since then Lawrie Mac has been up for a similar function so if there’s a political agenda then it’s a confused one. This forum contains so many individuals who are bent on dividing supporters. Cardiff Saints is very similar, shows the ignorance of the initial poster. People actual spend a bit of their own time and effort to build links with the club?? Whatever next. Much better to slag people off at arms length on a message board surely.
landford.saint Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Strange when a senior officer at the march on the day said it was about 1,500 protestors. And it was plainly obvious to the Echo it was more than 300 ..... Towing the party line again or just typical cr@p reporting.
SFC Forever Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 If there was only 300 why did it take nearly 4 mins for us to walk past the pub in the tube video. Why did the police need so many police on duty with several vans parked blocking side roads. We were passing clusters of police for the length and breadth of the march. The officer in charge and the camera crews and interviewers certainly thought we were far better supported with estimates up to 3000. Some joining in as we marched.
bungle Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 And we ALWAYS believe what the police tell us ? They distort the truth more than the average thief Who cares? If the Police estimate 300, then anyone is entitled to report that the Police estimate 300. Have a go at the Police, not Saints fans.
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Thet have a reputation for cozying up to Lowe and Cowan lol. Can't say I've ever met either mate, or ever had any sort of contact with either. I just follow Saints home and away and have a good laugh with others in London. Maybe your idea of cozy differs from mine slightly
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