Liverpool and Everton were the two teams who black balled FA plans to have their own Pools coupon to rival Littlewoods back in the day. They wanted the sugar daddy all to themselves, as an organic club of course. So yes, they have form for sticking it to football authorities. Hence why it’s one of the few clubs feared at administrative levels.club will be shit scared to comment on the boycott, i think only the mighty liverpool "we take you to court fc" could ever come out in support of their fans against the FA.
there will be something in the small print where you sign up for £142m per season that says "thow shall not question an FA decision even if its a shit one or we take your £142m back with interest and deduct 10 points !
well it will be in MCFC small print but nobody elses !
That's all well and good. I hope you have a great day.As one of the selfish and weak willed you refer to I've took your advice and had a word with myself.
I've told myself to now go a bit earlier to make more of a day of it.
Cheers!
Community being used as a synonym for charity due to legal reasons, but the basics of it are the same.It's not a Charity game. They had to change the name to community shield a few years ago because they didn't meet the standards required by UK Charity Law.
It does raise some money for good causes though, which is why 1894 has encouraged boycotting fans to make a donation to the Central Manchester Foodbank (or another charity of their choice) which has raised £5k so far.
The main point in your argument is the venue. That isn't why we are boycotting. The whole reason for the boycott is the KO time. It should be earlier in the day so fans can travel home more easily (and arrive home and an acceptable time the night before a working day).
Community being used as a synonym for charity due to legal reasons, but the basics of it are the same.
It still doesn’t look good boycotting a “community” game because some of us feel snubbed that fifty years of tradition are being respected in spite of us having to stay on a train or coach a bit longer, or later in the day.
People were talking about playing at another venue, that’s why I focused on that. Whether the issue is the venue or the kickoff time, it all seems a bit prams.
When would you have kickoff? Make it too early and “people can’t get down”, make it too late and “people can’t get back”.
It’s not the most difficult fixture to attend, if we can do Copenhagen at 9pm local time, we can do London at 5:30pm. Back on the road by 8pm at the very latest, or stay the night in a Premier Inn. That’s the life of away games.
Or if that’s still too much, stick BBC One on. All the family can gather round the telly box with pie and mash on the table and plenty of brews.
As do we, regular league fixtures. But this is a minor cup and it has to be fit into the schedule.its not the point though.
Even look at the European fixtures.
Other sports do the games at weekends to work around supporters attending etc
3pm on a Saturday at villa park but more chance seeing pigs fly. I’m for boycotting but each to their ownCommunity being used as a synonym for charity due to legal reasons, but the basics of it are the same.
It still doesn’t look good boycotting a “community” game because some of us feel snubbed that fifty years of tradition are being respected in spite of us having to stay on a train or coach a bit longer, or later in the day.
People were talking about playing at another venue, that’s why I focused on that. Whether the issue is the venue or the kickoff time, it all seems a bit prams.
When would you have kickoff? Make it too early and “people can’t get down”, make it too late and “people can’t get back”.
It’s not the most difficult fixture to attend, if we can do Copenhagen at 9pm local time, we can do London at 5:30pm. Back on the road by 8pm at the very latest, or stay the night in a Premier Inn. That’s the life of away games.
Or if that’s still too much, stick BBC One on. All the family can gather round the telly box with pie and mash on the table and plenty of brews.
oooh, sensible. But the F.A dont do reasonable or easier for the fans.Manchester City Invitational Community Shield
This season`s Manchester City Invitational Community Shield will be held at The Etihad Stadium on Saturday 5 August at 15:00 pm.
On this occasion, Manchester City, the winners of the Premier League and FA Cup, will host Arsenal, the Premier League runners up.
City in the Community and Greater Manchester charities will benefit from the entire proceeds of the game and this special event after operating and hosting expenses have been met.
Manchester City are working closely with community and fans groups to make this a memorable occasion for all to enjoy. Ticket and further event informations will be provided by 14th July.