Pep: 'The players deserve a full stadium, we need our fans!'

franksinatra said:
Come on mate everybody wants to say there from Tameside but just working there does not count.

Ive done the hard yards so not missing out now or letting a bit of travel stop me. Im also lucky as my enployer (local authority) is pretty flexible. It must be horrendois for those with limited holidays. Hats off to them
Click to expand...
I wasn't allowed flexible holidays (local authority) so gave it all up so I can go and watch us when I choose
 
Just listened to his press conference for the first time and have to say his comments weren't anywhere near as bad as have been made. They were also prompted by a reporter asking a stupid question. Not sure if there are other interviews where he laid it on a bit thicker but for me he was just responding to what he was asked.
 
Drop the prices and more will attend, I'm struggling to afford my dd for me and my lads st's as it is. I simply can't manage extra cup games (which has never been an issue in the past..) Doubt I'm the only one.
Tenner for adults and fiver for kids and I'm there every game, otherwise I'm watchin streams.
 
paulchapo said:
It isn't going to happen no matter who says it. We are a fan base used to adversity and putting two fingers up to being patronised and lectured by the so called powers that be. If anything being more or less told to stop doing it will increase the support for carrying it on. The whole world comments on it and now knows our reasons for doing it. Now the corrupt cunts have come up with a sneaky idea of giving more points and money to clubs for PAST glories, no matter how long ago. You really couldn't make it up! This is all the more reasons to boo the wankers and expose this shameful ploy. Pep needs to stick to doing what he is good at....getting teams to play brilliant innovative football and keep out of something he appears to know little about.
Click to expand...
Hi paulchapo..thanks for your answer...not to say that I fully agree with it but I respect where you are coming from...having seen the full quote from Pep, i don't think he was criticising the current city crowd by any means (though I appreciate that some - or many - may beg to differ)...beyond this I, for one, feel that it would be a good idea to let go of booing the UEFA anthem - for purely pragmatic reasons - ie don't sit around pretending to be victims of UEFA, but rather rise up and beat the, errr, fuckers with support for City....but, again, if you see it another way that's great too...Blue is the colour...of Europe...our football is truly beautiful...la, la la , la etc :-)
 
I wasn't their last night due to holidays however I will be there for the rest of the matches not because anyone tells me to but because I want to!! As for booing the anthem I shall continue to do so whilst UEFA are such a corrupt organisation.

I'm a Man City supporter & I'll do what I want!!!! ;-)
 
Stupid questions from stupid reporters, They have nothing else to far us with. The football we are playing is sublime at the moment, so they go for the only option they can get something negative on, a comment about attendance.

Pep answered the question honestly, but I reckon he will not bother answering any such question next time. They are trying to diminish what he is doin already by getting him to answer stupid questions
 
Again apologies if this has already been posted. I spoke to Paul Lake on our podcast about the booing of the CL anthem. It's in there towards the end (around the 40 minute mark I believe). Strong words from him.

 
ive had 2 rags texting me taking the piss.the ironic thing is one has been to one match in his life the other hasn't been to an actual match but went on the tour with his son once.obviously I ripped the shit out of them.their self awareness is stunning
 
Can someone summarise what Lake said please? I hope he wasn't too critical because like most blues I love the man. The fact is we've had every right to vent our anger at UEFA over the last few years. We've suffered at their corrupt hands more than most and even up until a couple of days ago when they appointed a new president the sneaky bastards were still trying to fuck us over whilst at the same time pandering to the supposedly 'bigger clubs'

With a new president coming in though I feel it's a good as time as ever to wipe the slate clean and stopping the booing isn't a problem for me. What I don't like is the sneering from the likes of Franny Lee who it seems don't understand why we did it in the first place. Asking us to stop is fair enough, being a **** about it isn't.
 
blueinsa said:
Where the complete bottom tier was empty and covered in black sheeting!
Click to expand...

Tbf mate, that was due to repercussions from UEFA. I think Feyenoord on the night could've filled Wembley.

On topic I think we can easily boo the anthem and than go on and support the team like hell. Barca will be a sell out, we'll boo and start supporting vocally from the first whistle. It's no maths. Asking not to boo is stupid as UEFA has done shit to like them. On the contrary...
 
Pablo1 said:
Can someone summarise what Lake said please? I hope he wasn't too critical because like most blues I love the man. The fact is we've had every right to vent our anger at UEFA over the last few years. We've suffered at their corrupt hands more than most and even up until a couple of days ago when they appointed a new president the sneaky bastards were still trying to fuck us over whilst at the same time pandering to the supposedly 'bigger clubs'

With a new president coming in though I feel it's a good as time as ever to wipe the slate clean and stopping the booing isn't a problem for me. What I don't like is the sneering from the likes of Franny Lee who it seems don't understand why we did it in the first place. Asking us to stop is fair enough, being a **** about it isn't.
Click to expand...

He essentially says that at the highest level of football, small details are what decides games, and by booing the anthem before the game it does nothing but set a negative precedent. He says he understands fans frustrations and disdain towards UEFA but booing sets a negative tone.
 
If we want Pep to even consider staying beyond the 3 years the fans need to step up to the plate. Never mind all this bollocks about we were here when we were shit and we don't have to turn up now. We have an ageing fan Base with to many grumpy old men. The atmosphere at the Gladbach game was the best in ages. Thanks to all the proper fans who turned up and played their part. That's the future.
Everyone at the club is doing there bit, players. Coach and funding to be able to buy the best. All we need now is to fill the stadium and get it rocking. This is a new era if you don't like it then fresh faces with greater enthusiasm will take your place. The sooner the better.

Sent from my E6653 using Tapatalk
 
waterfootblues said:
If we want Pep to even consider staying beyond the 3 years the fans need to step up to the plate. Never mind all this bollocks about we were here when we were shit and we don't have to turn up now. We have an ageing fan Base with to many grumpy old men. The atmosphere at the Gladbach game was the best in ages. Thanks to all the proper fans who turned up and played their part. That's the future.
Everyone at the club is doing there bit, players. Coach and funding to be able to buy the best. All we need now is to fill the stadium and get it rocking. This is a new era if you don't like it then fresh faces with greater enthusiasm will take your place. The sooner the better.

Sent from my E6653 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...

I have posted about the number of blues who I believe could have gone to that game, but chose not to. (Not those who can't afford it, are boycotting or genuinely can't make it).

Lo & behold, first City mate I spoke to (not a regular anymore) said "I should have gone". Not in response to Pep (didn't even know what Pep had said) just the fact he could have gone but didn't. He was watching on a PC thinking it was fantastic, could have been there but hadn't tried. All of those go= full house imo. I know at least as many like that, who don't go to Prem games anymore but were there when we were shit, as I know match going blues. Fucking loads. Then add in the regulars who could have gone but didn't (I know quite a few)= more than full house imo.

There are more than enough blues who could have gone, to make up for those who couldn't.
 
The initial booing of the anthem was valid and made a point. Plenty of non City football fans and some in the media recognised that we had been treated unfairly, particularly regarding the CSKA game, and supported the booing. Now its just like any other protest that's gone on for too long. It no longer makes the slightest impact, its just become tedious. UEFA officials and fans from other clubs probably yawn or roll their eyes when they hear it.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Unread Posts

Don't have an account? Register now and see fewer ads!

SIGN UP
Back
Top