Missing the point againIf you honestly think that a boycott would be up there with the suffragettes then good luck with that.
Missing the point againIf you honestly think that a boycott would be up there with the suffragettes then good luck with that.
It will work for the foodbanksThis is too simplistic in my view. I respect the people who want to boycott, but I don’t think it will work. Both of these positions are legitimate and it should be possible to disagree without shaming others as selfish.
I'm waiting for someone to start a post with "I have a dream...", to be honest!If you honestly think that a boycott would be up there with the suffragettes then good luck with that.
I will if you want. I would tell him that Dad or Granddad has funded his very expensive trips to Wembley for 14 years. They have had to put up with all sorts of shit and corruption so now Dad/Granddad have decided to join with other Manchester City fans to send a message to the FA. The message is simple. Start thinking about the genuine fans and stop putting the TV money before us.
If he doesn't understand that I'd tell him to get a paper round and fund the trip himself.
Done it!Here’s the link for fans to donate to the foodbank instead
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MCFC Supporters Boycott of 2023 Charity Shield @ Wembley
Help MCFC Fans Foodbank Support raise money to support Manchester Central Foodbankwww.justgiving.com
Not TV money for the CS though.You could make an argument that without the TV money that the club have been happily banking every year, we would not even be in the position to have to worry about trips to Wembley.
I’m pleased to see some positivity but if there’s any kind of boycott I can only imagine 5k turning upAt the moment theres an appetite for tickets for City games and I can’t see this one being any exception. So even if regular fans boycott the game I’m sure there will still be plenty of other folk who will be willing to take their place.
Donated. I always make a point of buying something for the food bank bin during every shop. It’s a crying shame that we need them in the U.K.Here’s the link for fans to donate to the foodbank instead
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MCFC Supporters Boycott of 2023 Charity Shield @ Wembley
Help MCFC Fans Foodbank Support raise money to support Manchester Central Foodbankwww.justgiving.com
I don't think I am. Off the back of a treble, potentially several new signings on show and against Arsenal. It will be popular.I think you’re overestimating the number of new found tourist types who’ll be interested in a game like this.
We wouldn’t have anywhere near sold out for this, no matter what the day or time.
You can't beat a good boycott...
Just for anyone who wants to contribute to the cause:….
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MCFC Supporters Boycott of 2023 Charity Shield @ Wembley
Help MCFC Fans Foodbank Support raise money to support Manchester Central Foodbankwww.justgiving.com
Whether you’re supporting the boycott or not. Let’s make a ton of money for a charity that does great work (while representing our brilliant fan base).
If we didn’t sell out the community shield game against United after beating them en route to winning the FA cup in 2011 (when Wembley was still a novelty), I think you’re being quite optimistic.I don't think I am. Off the back of a treble, potentially several new signings on show and against Arsenal. It will be popular.
Feel a bit of a git. Donated £10, I’ll save about £250 as I usually stay over in Gerrards Cross.Smashed £1k on the first day.
Meaningful difference being made already.
Thanks everyone who donated and thanks everyone who will vote with their feet and swerve the game!
Not TV money for the CS though.
To my knowledge there hasn't been a PL game in London on a Sunday at 5.30pm which had a team north of Birmingham / Nottingham playing in it.
Come on mate, 12yrs on from then. We are in a completely different stratosphere.If we didn’t sell out the community shield game against United after beating them en route to winning the FA cup in 2011 (when Wembley was still a novelty), I think you’re being quite optimistic.
I don’t doubt you are correct. But a fixture pile up on the back of a winter World Cup involving a club (West Ham) still involved in the latter stages of European Competition in a league game is not the same as a glorified pre season friendly and cannot be compared.United played at West Ham at 7 pm on a Sunday a few weeks ago.