Thedelldays Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 get of your backsides and get there for the next episode 2 reasons why I cant 1. I live 175 miles away and dont agree with the point enough to make the trip 2. I will probably be under the surface of the ocean somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 2 reasons why I cant 1. I live 175 miles away and dont agree with the point enough to make the trip 2. I will probably be under the surface of the ocean somewhere so why knock it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 so why knock it because I want to have an opinion on it... not knocking the protest..more the people that live in southampton, went to the game and did not join in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSaint75 Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 Fair play to you all for doing what you believe in!! What it will achieve is a different thing all together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Shango Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 Lowe was actually at the game today apparently as well. Protest was good, not as many as last time but still good numbers there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exit2 Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 Well I spoke to 3 people in Bar Risa who were there specificly for the march. And all of them were 55 plus There was 6 of our group in Bar Risa, age ranges me the youngest at 37 to 50 plus we met up with a couple who were late 30's. So this crap about all kids has no basis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 Fair play to you all for doing what you believe in!! What it will achieve is a different thing all together i agree but i did nothing in 97 , sat back and verbally disagreed with SISA etc , and have regretted it since . yes it may achieve nothing but it you do not try ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_bert Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 There was 6 of our group in Bar Risa, age ranges me the youngest at 37 to 50 plus we met up with a couple who were late 30's. So this crap about all kids has no basis My group in Bar Risa was aged 19,23, and 49 so 2 "kids" and a reletively young boy. W00te was right lolage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 lead by banner against Wotte? why, he is not the problem -possibly the solution. Misguided IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_bert Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 lead by banner against Wotte? why, he is not the problem -possibly the solution. Misguided IMHO TBF that was before the one win that can go either way. A turning point or a victory in vain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 TBF that was before the one win that can go either way. A turning point or a victory in vain. exactly, ridiculously early to walk through Southampton with banners against manager who has only been in charge 5 mins and looked ok. Made me think someone who didn't really know what they were protesting about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_bert Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 exactly, ridiculously early to walk through Southampton with banners against manager who has only been in charge 5 mins and looked ok. Made me think someone who didn't really know what they were protesting about I think the Echo comments made by Woote, make of them what you will, paid a part in Connors banner. I cant confirm that as im not Conner lol. However I have spoken to him on a few occasions and he has always seemed pretty switched on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuRomseySaint Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 Could see the front and the back of the 'march' from my vantage point in The Eagle, probably about 3-400 I would like to thank the uberfans who usually go in the Eagle and were on the march today, getting served so quickly due to the ubers being on the march was sheer bliss. Connor, keep the protests coming in, they won't do any good but they make it easier for me to get a beer! btw - check out how fickle our fans our, not a protest in sight after the game... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 Could see the front and the back of the 'march' from my vantage point in The Eagle, probably about 3-400 I would like to thank the uberfans who usually go in the Eagle and were on the march today, getting served so quickly due to the ubers being on the march was sheer bliss. Connor, keep the protests coming in, they won't do any good but they make it easier for me to get a beer! btw - check out how fickle our fans our, not a protest in sight after the game... so much for lowe out at all costs then...:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 Could see the front and the back of the 'march' from my vantage point in The Eagle, probably about 3-400 I would like to thank the uberfans who usually go in the Eagle and were on the march today, getting served so quickly due to the ubers being on the march was sheer bliss. Connor, keep the protests coming in, they won't do any good but they make it easier for me to get a beer! btw - check out how fickle our fans our, not a protest in sight after the game... It's just a shame you chucked in your attempt to get a protest going as soon as it was met with some opposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuRomseySaint Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 so much for lowe out at all costs then...:confused: Exactly why I couldn't be arsed to organise the boycott, we seriously have the most fickle fans in England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuRomseySaint Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 It's just a shame you chucked in your attempt to get a protest going as soon as it was met with some opposition. Nail on the head Clarky, I had to pay for 12 extra staff at Yates out of my own pocket, if the numbers didn't show, I wouldn't get my money back. Protests shouldn't be about opposition, they should all link together, not people taking things personally because someone has come up with a different idea to them. Would you front up £400 only to have lots of kids getting annoyed because their march to the ground might get overshadowed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanco Saint Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 (edited) Im pleased that some fans can be bothered to make a protest, thank you. I find it especially inspiring that many of them are young, in these times of general apathy 'i cant be arsed, it does not make a difference' view points. Lets face it, our club has been dragged into a filthy scene that it really had no need to be in. Im so pleased that we won today, it gives us some kind of great escape hope. It will need all of us wether home or away to get behind the team when the game is in process and not to be afraid to show our utter contempt at the management mess that we suffer. We have a great club and should not except this current excuse of leadership. Peace up Edited 21 February, 2009 by Blanco Saint added 'not except' or was it freudian!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaford Saint Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 My son and I went. He wasn't easily persuaded and I mentioned the bloke off the news who didn't have a job and advertised himeslf with sandwich boards. If you want a different outcome you need to do something different yourself My son and I are glad we did it. I don't think I am a loser etc. If enough of us gave up an hour of our time to do the same it just might make a difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVSaint Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 Well done everyone! Wish I could have been there with you. keep up the good work. Ditto. (Robert, do we need to get on to next Friday's Virgin flight outta here?) :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 I think the Echo comments made by Woote, make of them what you will, paid a part in Connors banner. I cant confirm that as im not Conner lol. However I have spoken to him on a few occasions and he has always seemed pretty switched on. not going to get personal about him, but if he thinks banners against a manager doing ok after 5 games is an intelligent protest I would disagree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyFartPants Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 Were any 16 year olds spotted on the march? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelkel31 Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 not going to get personal about him, but if he thinks banners against a manager doing ok after 5 games is an intelligent protest I would disagree id hardly say that 1 win in 5 for a new manager(when in a very large number of cases a new manager coincides with a big upturn in form) could be considered as even ok form. i would also point out that the point being made would be his appointment was in no way a good piece of business or inspirational to any part of the fan base, and is therefore a further indictment of the current management of the club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 id hardly say that 1 win in 5 for a new manager(when in a very large number of cases a new manager coincides with a big upturn in form) could be considered as even ok form. i would also point out that the point being made would be his appointment was in no way a good piece of business or inspirational to any part of the fan base, and is therefore a further indictment of the current management of the club! 1) its a myth re upturn in form 2) look at how we were when he came in, performances have improved (before today) - much the same arguement when complimenting NP coming into underperforming/low confidence side. 3) why not good business -if, big if, we stay up its excellent business. 4) manager's job is to inspire players who inturn inspire fans -worked today, lets see if it continues. Stand by my opinion that any protest against him, at this stage is petty anti-lowe blinkered thinking. See how he does over next few weeks. Previously admired the sentiments of the march but doubted it having any chance of achieving anything - seeing those Wotte banners now think it is ill thought out and personal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solentstars Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 1) its a myth re upturn in form 2) look at how we were when he came in, performances have improved (before today) - much the same arguement when complimenting NP coming into underperforming/low confidence side. 3) why not good business -if, big if, we stay up its excellent business. 4) manager's job is to inspire players who inturn inspire fans -worked today, lets see if it continues. Stand by my opinion that any protest against him, at this stage is petty anti-lowe blinkered thinking. See how he does over next few weeks. Previously admired the sentiments of the march but doubted it having any chance of achieving anything - seeing those Wotte banners now think it is ill thought out and personal i agree that wotte banner was a big own goal looked pathetic,they should have stuck to getting lowe out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Farmer Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 because I want to have an opinion on it... not knocking the protest..more the people that live in southampton, went to the game and did not join in... Yeah, you seem to have an opinion on a lot of things, most of them going against the general feeling of people living and working in Southampton. You are merely a wind up merchant with no valid input. If you are under the ocean and out of the loop, why not keep your nose out of things. Just my opinion mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsacar saint Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 The fact that youngsters[ future long term fans?, were there ] should be very worrying for club, but for Lowe and his cabal will unbelievably, probably be seen as a minor irritation. Then what do that bunch of imbeciles know or care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nineteen Canteen Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 Fair play, looks a good turnout. What will be interesting is the turnout at Cardiff. Following a win, will the motivation of the marginals be there? I was wondering that. Did Connor carry his flag 'Wotte Lowd of Rubbish' in the same way on the way home? Wotte seems to be showing Pearson like characteristics and he can't be all bad if Martin Jol wanted him as part of his management team. I just hope people are realistic about the game next week. Cardiff have only lost 4 games all season and we have far easier games coming up to get 5 wins. I'll take a point and a decent performance at the very least. Having a go at Lowe is one thing but having ago at Wotte it's smacks a little of almost wanting your club to lose to prove your theories. Wotte has toughend us up judging by some of those challenges to day so Connor's protest flag was not very well considered and IMO if that march wants credibility they need a better spokesperson and I'm not clear what Corbett is hoping to achieve. Surely she can arrange a meeting with the board to discus her concerns given her connections without sitting on a public highway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nineteen Canteen Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 1) its a myth re upturn in form 2) look at how we were when he came in, performances have improved (before today) - much the same arguement when complimenting NP coming into underperforming/low confidence side. 3) why not good business -if, big if, we stay up its excellent business. 4) manager's job is to inspire players who inturn inspire fans -worked today, lets see if it continues. Stand by my opinion that any protest against him, at this stage is petty anti-lowe blinkered thinking. See how he does over next few weeks. Previously admired the sentiments of the march but doubted it having any chance of achieving anything - seeing those Wotte banners now think it is ill thought out and personal Apologies Nick i didn't see your post before I just posted my comments below. I agree with you 100%. Keep the protests to Lowe out, knocking the manager after 4 games who has a decent pedigree makes us look ridiculous and although results haven't quite gone our way in the previous two games at least you can sense a change for the better and a much stronger style of play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nineteen Canteen Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 Could see the front and the back of the 'march' from my vantage point in The Eagle, probably about 3-400 I would like to thank the uberfans who usually go in the Eagle and were on the march today, getting served so quickly due to the ubers being on the march was sheer bliss. Connor, keep the protests coming in, they won't do any good but they make it easier for me to get a beer! btw - check out how fickle our fans our, not a protest in sight after the game... Must adimt driving down the Avenue at 2pm I thought I had overslept by 24 hours. I think these marches may turn into some new form of 'walk pooling'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nineteen Canteen Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 good turn out, thanks for all that came. there will be no march at cardiff as i have been advised by police not to..... they said that because of the cardiff fans repuation that if it turned nasty and there was trouble, they would not support any further protests etc. there will be something going on but am not sure what. any ideas? How about a Lord Kitchener style campaign - 'Your Club Needs You'. Lets encourage attendance and not boycott and avoid the illogical protest that could bring down the entire club and may still not guarantee the removal of Lowe. Anyway, things seem to be making a turn for the better under Wotte so what are protesting about? Is it the same thing we all marched for after JP was appointed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
um pahars Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 Is it the same thing we all marched for after JP was appointed? Was JP any good?:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 The fans wanted to prove they could get behind the team and had enough of the petty politics and attention seeking from the protest clique. Mehinks you protesteth too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuRomseySaint Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 Just watched some Youtube videos, I always knew I was ugly, but f*cking hell, the people on that march are something else!!!! There is hope for me yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuRomseySaint Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 Were any 16 year olds spotted on the march? *chuckle* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 I know this isn't a popular view but the team today won despite the losers walking through 'town' in what can be best described as a stroll rather than a protest. Still despite their best efforts Wotte and boys still came up with the goods. Oh look!! chiMP saint is off again.....what a loser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamesaint Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 Were any 16 year olds spotted on the march? The mods normally issue infraction points for cyber bullying like this. I trust that they still do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 What a load or arseholes on here taking the **** out of peoples efforts.. The canteen nutter and the romsey idiot who is only really upset:smt005 because everyone didn`t want to go on his march.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 B*gg*r infraction points..............offer him on a free, he's just causes trouble, a wind up merchant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamesaint Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 What a load or arseholes on here taking the **** out of peoples efforts.. The canteen nutter and the romsey idiot who is only really upset:smt005 because everyone didn`t want to go on his march.... The canteen nutter seems disappointed that he didn't see the march driving down the avenue at 2.00pm. Not surprising as it left 20 mins earlier from the other end of town!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyFartPants Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 The mods normally issue infraction points for cyber bullying like this. I trust that they still do. I was trying to get an understanding of what age groups were marching as people keep mentioning 40 and 50 year olds. What are you alluding to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 He's alluding to what you posted, and it's double meaning......as well you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 the "wotta notte gotta clue" banner makes it all look embarassing he has more points than pearson so far after the same amount of games..(or at least the same) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 See the knockers and do nothing merchants are up early today, pity that could not get up early yesterday and drive to SMS for the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 the "wotta notte gotta clue" banner makes it all look embarassing he has more points than pearson so far after the same amount of games..(or at least the same) Jeesh DD when you get a bone you do fcking go on gnawing and gnawing don't you! Did Pearson **** your ex or something? If Wotte loses 4 games then I will come back and constantly nag at you because Pearson never! That is ignoring the re-writing of history that you and the others with agendas have with Wotte being part of the management team here since the start of the season. Did Pearson have a pre-season here ? Did Pearson have the luxury of watching all these players for 3/4 of a season? No-one knows if Pearson would of been a success this year - many of us who went to Staplewood where you get closer to the players etc understood what he brought to the club that was missing at that time. Your constant whingeing about Pearson and Sturrock makes you get closer to that nut job Dalek everyday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Osti Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 good turn out, thanks for all that came. there will be no march at cardiff as i have been advised by police not to..... they said that because of the cardiff fans repuation that if it turned nasty and there was trouble, they would not support any further protests etc. there will be something going on but am not sure what. any ideas?[/quote] Flowers/wreaths laid out in front of the Ted Bates statue in a carpet fashion, not just dumped. All supporters who wish too can buy a single rose, be it red or black, can participate. Therefore those who are unable to march can feel as though they have contributed. Could look visibly impressive for the media. This act could be used to signify a club that is dying under the current regime. This of course could be used in tandem with another form of protest such as a sit-in at the main entrance. LOL at you .Are you a florist or do you just have some petal fetish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madruss Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 I know this isn't a popular view but the team today won despite the losers walking through 'town' in what can be best described as a stroll rather than a protest. Still despite their best efforts Wotte and boys still came up with the goods. Have a little look at the league table my friend - even with hindsight the protest had merit and purpose. It wasn't about Wotte, and it certainly wasn't about 'the boys' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeg Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 Of course there was more near the stadium it was fans going to the match.That was a poor turn-out.No more than last time (400 ? Im being generous) couple that with the superb weather and the cynically timed late start of the walk. I think the brilliant support in the stadium was more of a popular statement. The fans wanted to prove they could get behind the team and had enough of the petty politics and attention seeking from the protest clique. I was on the march mate and we have all had enough of the crap behind the scenes but you cant pretend "its petty politics" can you if they are about to get us relegated (again) and into admin - I don't call that petty btw I am not an attention seeker in any way but am not prepared to roll over while these toss*rs are in charge and I don't have to prove I can get behind the team as I have being doing so home and away for 35 years but thank you for your well constructed post - now bury your head back in the sand and all our problems will go away - FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madruss Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 I was wondering that. Did Connor carry his flag 'Wotte Lowd of Rubbish' in the same way on the way home? Wotte seems to be showing Pearson like characteristics and he can't be all bad if Martin Jol wanted him as part of his management team. I just hope people are realistic about the game next week. Cardiff have only lost 4 games all season and we have far easier games coming up to get 5 wins. I'll take a point and a decent performance at the very least. Having a go at Lowe is one thing but having ago at Wotte it's smacks a little of almost wanting your club to lose to prove your theories. Wotte has toughend us up judging by some of those challenges to day so Connor's protest flag was not very well considered and IMO if that march wants credibility they need a better spokesperson and I'm not clear what Corbett is hoping to achieve. Surely she can arrange a meeting with the board to discus her concerns given her connections without sitting on a public highway. Tell me, what exactly has Wotte been doing at the for the rest of the season (ignoring yesterday's game). He was an integral part of the 'revolutionary management structure' that was brought to the club and he is therefore integral to the reason we're second from bottom in the league. So I would agree that, overall this season, Wotte has been a 'load of rubbish' and still has a long way to go to prove anything. May I remind you that we beat Preston earlier this season and also beat Reading at the Madejski. We've had no problem picking up one-off, impressive wins this season. The real test of a manager's capabilities is to put a run of results together. Wotte's run of results thus far has been 5 points from 15. If that rate of return continues, we will be relegated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 Tell me, what exactly has Wotte been doing at the for the rest of the season (ignoring yesterday's game). He was an integral part of the 'revolutionary management structure' that was brought to the club and he is therefore integral to the reason we're second from bottom in the league. So I would agree that, overall this season, Wotte has been a 'load of rubbish' and still has a long way to go to prove anything. May I remind you that we beat Preston earlier this season and also beat Reading at the Madejski. We've had no problem picking up one-off, impressive wins this season. The real test of a manager's capabilities is to put a run of results together. Wotte's run of results thus far has been 5 points from 15. If that rate of return continues, we will be relegated. but wotte was not in charge was he.. this happens all over...ricky spragia(sp) was part of the set up that looked like to be taking sunderland down..now they are 10th in this CRAZY world we live in...maybe just maybe two people might have slightly different ideas on how they want things done whilst have the same common goal I maybe wrong though...:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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