That’s it, problem solved.

[vicblueman]

Try crossdressing next time Max ,go has a transvestite lol!

 

[BillCarlisle]

Don't give up mate. You've been at it for 35 years so you will have had countless more bigger disappointments than this over that time. Anyway, winter's just around the corner so no need for shorts for a while. Don't wear a snood though as that prick may not let you in again.

 

[Blue Theatre]

Ah, you can't give up after 35 years !

City have always done some pretty unfathomable things, but that's why we love them.

That's what I tell myself, anyway.

 

[Gundog’s Gundog]

Oh man what a sad tale and one which really resonates at a time when the relationship between those who run the club and us fans is at a real low point

Don’t let some over zealous minimum wage jobsworth moron have any effect whatsoever on your habit of a lifetime. I’d say don’t let one bad apple ruin the barrel but there are quite a few bad apples at City these days.

I had a situation at City a couple of years ago where an over officious steward impacted my enjoyment of the match. I had to let him win that little battle but having bided my time and considered my options I was able to bring the matter to a very satisfactory close away from the stadium a month or so later.

Every situation is different but there’s always something you can do to right a wrong. I’ve not read the whole thread but I hope you’ve changed your mind and are back in your seat for the next home game.

Once a blue always a blue

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

Off the pitch, there are so many incompetent wankers who are stealing a living at City it’s insane.

If it were me I’d have told the jobsworth prick exactly what I thought of him, walked off and never set foot back in the ground again, certainly not gone through the joke of a situation with buying the trousers.

But that’s just me.

 

[Magicpole]

To all the loyal supporters who have attended like myself over the last 35 years week in week out, I’m sorry to say but I’m bowing out and wish you all the best with this and up and coming seasons.
Reason being the dreadful experience I had forced upon me at home against Southampton.
let me explain if you will, over the many years in the Kippax and South stand, I upgraded to corporate in the 1894 suite. Now those who attend that suite will know it is what I would call at the bottom of the barrel corporate wise, looking more like a truckers diner. However it does have the best seats opposite the owners which make up for the shabby surrounds and awful food on offer.
So back to the match which was if you remember on what was the warmest day we’ve had in years, me and my business partner got dropped off as we were making a day of it and intended to drink a lot more etc. Everyone was happy and excited as we past security and entered the main entrance, that was until I saw this guy run like the clappers from the back wall to confront me. “Your not coming in here dressed like that” looking confused I asked whoever not ? “Shorts - no Shorts”. No don’t get me wrong I had no idea you couldn’t wear shorts as this was probably the first time ever I had wore any. These were cotton dress shorts not football or the cloth type, together with a shirt and loafers shoes.
I explained I hadn’t any idea and would never wear them again, but this guy a proper jobsworth was having none of it, I asked what were my option on which he replied get some tracksuit bottoms from Asda. I mean Asda tracky bottoms really .
As we were meeting up with people for a meal and wasnt getting anywhere with this guy, I set off to the supporters store to buy some from there if they had any to fit me. Being 5ft 5” my legs are not the longest and nothing ever fits me lol. I did however find a pair on the rack rather expensive by hey ho needs must. Off I walked to the changing rooms to try them on. Only to be told there are no changing rooms open today. What am I to do I asked, you’ll have to change outside was the reply.
much to the amusement of the 1000’s of fans outside City square I was down to my undies and put the Tracky bottoms on with my loafer, no those who can remember Max Wall will understand how I looked, and the looks and laughter from the aether fans never stopped. I felt like digging a hole and jumping in it.

We finally got into the suite although to late to get our meal, but just time for a pint. I spent 10 minutes explaining why I looked like I did, and everyone agreed Tracky bottoms look far worse than shorts. We made our way to the seats and got ready for the game, I looked around to see at least half a dozen fans with shorts on which made me fume as you can understand. I did manage to take a sneaky photo of one in Adidas shorts with stripes on the side, I could hardly walk round taking photos here and there without getting into trouble.

HT came and into the suite I went to confront our corporate manager who was nowhere to be seen, I found out later she was off on the day.

At full time I pointed out others in shorts walking out to the staff on the door, they apologised and said they must have got through on the quiet etc.
They said a memo should have been sent out on the day but someone forgot to send it.
Now it’s not the money I had to part with or the meal I missed, it’s just down to the embarrassing position I was put in by to me is a crazy rule. I’m 60 in a couple of months and can do without being made to look like a stupid clown for anyone.

Dress shorts are smart dress and worn by both men and women and should be allowed on such days, footy shorts and tracksuit bottoms are a no.
I see the state of some of the players guests heading towards their private boxes and they look a state. The update rule says no shorts or tracksuits which I presume excludes track suit bottoms. You couldn’t make it up honest. So it’s one rule for them and one rule for us, and on that note I will not put another penny in the clubs coffers, not that they need it. I will be giving my seat to friends to attend as the last thing we need is more empty seats. My complaint has been sent in to my corporate assistant, who’s hands are tied. Not that I blame her one bit, at the end of the day if half a dozen fans turned up in shorts and were told not to do it again would it really matter.

Take care all you City fans, love City and always will although from a distance from now on.

PK
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below my reply to you all after 150 post reply’s

Thank you all for your remarks even the funny ones, I can laugh at my self at the best of times. You’ve given me a lot to think over, there are three loves in my life, City, Music and my wife and family. That’s the way it’s been and will stay, also just to confirm since that day website details on dress codes have been updated along with our new app details which are sent to your phone. I didn’t know there were toilets in the City square or I would have used them for sure. The staff at City are fantastic with us and the guy who confronted me was doing his job I know, if it hadn’t been for others around me wearing shorts then I wouldn’t have bothered either. The memo that wasn’t sent on the day to supporters was probably not sent due to a mix up, i just thought everyone should know what’s allowed.

thank you all again here on Blue Moon the best fan site in the U.K.

Jobsworths should never be allowed to win. Be pissed off, but dont let a bellend cause this. Turn up to ther.next game in top hat and tails, find the **** and ask him, is this ok you twat?

 

[yerwot?]

Jobsworths should never be allowed to win. Be pissed off, but dont let a bellend cause this. Turn up to ther.next game in top hat and tails, find the **** and ask him, is this ok you twat?

The UK is jobsworth central , from prefects at school to the heady heights of "the hi-vis-uniformed mental midget brigade", the plain-clothed branch that operate in places like medical centres, doctors surgeries , ticket offices etc.
Those that make it to the "top", bailiffs, traffic wardens and the various varieties of "stewards" and bouncers attract their own followers and their catalogue of shit-housery is an inspiration to thousands and will continue to whilst accountability is so easily avoided/denied. The old adage that the desire to be one should disqualify any chance of it happening......

 

[flook]

Personally for my next visit I'd study the dress code and then wear the most outrageous thing I could find which complied. Wear your jacket inside out, wear neon pink trousers, just have a chuckle. As others have said, engaging with the prick in the first place was a mistake

 

[flook]

Jobsworths should never be allowed to win. Be pissed off, but dont let a bellend cause this. Turn up to ther.next game in top hat and tails, find the **** and ask him, is this ok you twat?

similar approach, mine's better :)

 

[Denis Law's Backheel]

Oh man what a sad tale and one which really resonates at a time when the relationship between those who run the club and us fans is at a real low point

Don’t let some over zealous minimum wage jobsworth moron have any effect whatsoever on your habit of a lifetime. I’d say don’t let one bad apple ruin the barrel but there are quite a few bad apples at City these days.

I had a situation at City a couple of years ago where an over officious steward impacted my enjoyment of the match. I had to let him win that little battle but having bided my time and considered my options I was able to bring the matter to a very satisfactory close away from the stadium a month or so later.

Every situation is different but there’s always something you can do to right a wrong. I’ve not read the whole thread but I hope you’ve changed your mind and are back in your seat for the next home game.

Once a blue always a blue

Oh come on and tell us how you brought it to satisfactory close. Should make good reading