Roll call for 9 minute protest

LangleyBlue1970 said:
Nobody cares about the empty seats propaganda. It’s just other fans on the wind up, and in fairness to the socials they have explained why the seats were empty early on. Most comments I’ve made have been positive towards the protest.
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You're right we don't care what other fans think or them taking the piss.

We take the piss of ourselves well enough with our 'empty seats at home' song which shows we haven't lost our longstanding self depreciating sarcastic sense of humour, and that's largely why I choose to be in Kippax corner. And our songs and banter are a big part of my match day experience and enjoyment of going to games.
 
M18CTID said:
A quarter of a billion pounds in profit over the past 5 seasons mate. Don't fall for the PSR/FFP narrative. No-one's asking to be let in the stadium for free. We're asking for a price freeze and more sensible match day pricing. That's not an unrealistic request. The cost of my season ticket has gone up 31% since Covid. For fans in other parts of the stadium it'll be higher.
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Whilst I'm totally behind the objectives to make ticket pricing sensible and affordable for all, I'd just caution that a large chunk of that profit is down to player sales and not the ordinary day to day activities, which have been loss making for many years. The club would argue that there's no guarantee that there is a steady stream of players to be sold at huge profit every year.

Having said that, our match day income was £75m last year - the impact of a 5% rise would be to piss us all off hugely for an amount that just about covers a couple of days expenses for the club. No-one with any business sense should be doing that, particularly when you're about to open up a huge expansion to the seats available - you can treat your existing "customers" well and still have room to grow revenue. Not rocket science...
 
I would hazard a guess that no season ticket prices will be announced until after the 115 verdict is delivered no matter how many demonstrations take place.
 
Bournemouth Blue said:
To be honest, when I saw the highlights this morning on the City website, I was embarrassed. Mny City fans missed the first goal, and just fuelled the empty seats propaganda. There are surely better ways to make the owners listen. What concerned me more were the number of empty seats at the end of the game. We need to show our support for the team.
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FFS, give it a rest!
 
Prophet of Doom said:
I would hazard a guess that no season ticket prices will be announced until after the 115 verdict is delivered no matter how many demonstrations take place.
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So if we get charged there will be a freeze? If we’re innocent then an increase.

It shouldn’t make a difference. Freeze or reduce the prices either way in my opinion.
 
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Bournemouth Blue said:
To be honest, when I saw the highlights this morning on the City website, I was embarrassed. Mny City fans missed the first goal, and just fuelled the empty seats propaganda. There are surely better ways to make the owners listen. What concerned me more were the number of empty seats at the end of the game. We need to show our support for the team.
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I didn't want to take part in the protest but I was completely committed to fuelling the empty seat propaganda, glad to see it worked
 
Bournemouth Blue said:
To be honest, when I saw the highlights this morning on the City website, I was embarrassed. Mny City fans missed the first goal, and just fuelled the empty seats propaganda. There are surely better ways to make the owners listen. What concerned me more were the number of empty seats at the end of the game. We need to show our support for the team.
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Just why?
 
Prophet of Doom said:
I would hazard a guess that no season ticket prices will be announced until after the 115 verdict is delivered no matter how many demonstrations take place.
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I suspect you're probably right (otherwise, why haven't they released the prices yet). The only other potential factor is whether we get UCL or not.

Either way, it shouldn't affect ticket prices.

If we get punished in the 115 case, then why should fans pick up the bill? If we're cleared, then I don't think that's a green light to take the piss out of fans with another price rise (especially given how loyal we've been towards them throughout this ordeal).

If the players have underperformed all seasons and miss out on UCL, they'll not receive the huge bonuses they get for qualifying. Again, why should fans be expected to foot the bill?
 
Bournemouth Blue said:
To be honest, when I saw the highlights this morning on the City website, I was embarrassed. Mny City fans missed the first goal, and just fuelled the empty seats propaganda. There are surely better ways to make the owners listen. What concerned me more were the number of empty seats at the end of the game. We need to show our support for the team.
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I hope our protests didn't ruin your breakfast mate. Fingers crossed those nasty social media comments don't ruin your day.

We'll just put up with being treated like shit in future... to save you from feeling embarrassed. Got to get our priorities right, don't we.
 
Bournemouth Blue said:
To be honest, when I saw the highlights this morning on the City website, I was embarrassed. Mny City fans missed the first goal, and just fuelled the empty seats propaganda. There are surely better ways to make the owners listen. What concerned me more were the number of empty seats at the end of the game. We need to show our support for the team.
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Social media full of fans of other clubs praising it and even a Liverpool fan rang Talksport giving it Simon Jordan ( who slated City fans) for not understanding the issues whilst praising City fans.
 
M18CTID said:
What's shameful are your comments. They've been nothing short of blatant wumming and I'm astonished that you can even show your face on this thread today. If anyone's been dividing the fanbase, it's the likes of you so I suggest you look a bit closer to home before pontificating about others.
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Ok clown, whatever you think, but the protest did NOTHING. In fact, there were less people there with 15 mins to go at the end than there were with 8 minutes gone at the start.

All we saw in the stadium at 9 mins were pockets of egotistical blokes come storming out shouting and ranting to other fans. It was more about them making their scene than standing up for people who actually can't afford tickets.

In fact, I saw many of the same people come in after the protest at 9mins, then disappear to the bar 10 mins before half time, arrive in their seats late for the second half only to disappear for good with 10 mins to go. What messaged does that send out about the legitimacy of the protest??
 
Moss Side's Finest said:
Ok clown, whatever you think, but the protest did NOTHING. In fact, there were less people there with 15 mins to go at the end than there were with 8 minutes gone at the start.

All we saw in the stadium at 9 mins were pockets of egotistical blokes come storming out shouting and ranting to other fans. It was more about them making their scene than standing up for people who actually can't afford tickets.

In fact, I saw many of the same people come in after the protest at 9mins, then disappear to the bar 10 mins before half time, arrive in their seats late for the second half only to disappear for good with 10 mins to go. What messaged does that send out about the legitimacy of the protest??
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Egotistical :)
 
Moss Side's Finest said:
You're a real 'I'm a better fan than everyone else' kinda guy aren't you. Get off your high horse ffs
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He’s right though. Maybe the Bournemouth fella does go and just hasn’t replied. As it stands though he’s telling people to the support the club at the stadium from his armchair.

I’ve got views on the protests etc but as someone who doesn’t put my money into the club and happily watches them on telly instead, I’m in no position to comment. I’m certainly not in a position to tell others the club needs to be supported better.
 
Moss Side's Finest said:
Ok clown, whatever you think, but the protest did NOTHING. In fact, there were less people there with 15 mins to go at the end than there were with 8 minutes gone at the start.

All we saw in the stadium at 9 mins were pockets of egotistical blokes come storming out shouting and ranting to other fans. It was more about them making their scene than standing up for people who actually can't afford tickets.

In fact, I saw many of the same people come in after the protest at 9mins, then disappear to the bar 10 mins before half time, arrive in their seats late for the second half only to disappear for good with 10 mins to go. What messaged does that send out about the legitimacy of the protest??
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ThE pRoTeSt DiD nOtHiNg

Apart from make the back page of The Mail
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The national radio


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Match of the Day
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Highlights from nine midweek Premier League matches, including the Merseyside derby.
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And saw thousands not there for the start of the game
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