Morley_crosses_to_Withe Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 (edited) It was a shame about the paused action, but the new protest idea and group name looks good. Hopefully you can get back on track and gather momentum again, and I think if we're relegated by the final home game or two, the support behind this will be phenomenal. Question though: if there's no further movement from Lerner/the club in making the changes you're asking, how do you see this going into next season - will it continue and do you see there being much appetite for it? Edited March 16, 2016 by Morley_crosses_to_Withe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Morley_crosses_to_Withe said: Hopefully WE can get back on track and gather momentum again.... Bring a banner (if you can) and we will get back on track, I'm making mine tonight - bit of arts and crafts with the kids !! Alternatively post a protest banner pic, every little helps!! Edited March 16, 2016 by Gary Thomas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 3 minutes ago, Morley_crosses_to_Withe said: Question though: if there's no further movement from Lerner/the club in making the changes you're asking, how do you see this going into next season - will it continue and do you see there being much appetite for it? A bloody good question, cheers! It's not something we've discussed in depth, but the intention is yes of course we will continue into next season if necessary. How that will take shape is unclear, but I *imagine* that the call for action inside the ground will be greatly reduced due to many obvious factors. Who really knows though, I think we're going to have to play it by ear a lot of the time. For example #BANNERSOUTON74 came about due to Sunday's events. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted March 16, 2016 Moderator Share Posted March 16, 2016 If I see "RANDY LERNER HAS DUUTWU" then I'll know who's responsible for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 1 hour ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: Okay, I am going to say it. What is this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 (edited) DDID, if fans did want to post pictures of their banners is there somewhere you would recommend we post them? Here, on the facebook page ? Or, would you prefer us not to do that? Edited March 16, 2016 by Gary Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 1 minute ago, rodders0223 said: Okay, I am going to say it. What is this? It's a very simple, clean, self explanatory logo/badge for a protest movement created by and for supporters of Aston Villa football club. http://outthedooron74.co.uk/press-releases 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Just now, Gary Thomas said: DDID, if fans did want to post pictures of their banners is there somewhere you would recommend we post them? Here, on the facebook page ? Absolutely everywhere! Twitter is great too. Use the hashtag #BannersOutOn74 and you will get an RT (unless obscene, like swears or a picture of your knob). We are going to provide more information in the coming days but have away. I don't think there is such a bad thing as too much exposure at this time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 3 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: It's a very simple, clean, self explanatory logo/badge for a protest movement created by and for supporters of Aston Villa football club. http://outthedooron74.co.uk/press-releases I do apolgise, my browser was not displaying the image. I can see now how it may have been interpreted as an insult. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 3 minutes ago, rodders0223 said: I do apolgise, my browser was not displaying the image. I can see now how it may have been interpreted as an insult. You made @sexbelowsound cry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, Morley_crosses_to_Withe said: Question though: if there's no further movement from Lerner/the club in making the changes you're asking, how do you see this going into next season - will it continue and do you see there being much appetite for it? We'll have to play it by ear. There is around a 14 week break between the last game this season and the first game of next season so a lot can hopefully happen in that time. This is my personal opinion and not necessarily that of the group but I think it is highly unlikely that Lerner will sell any time soon. I don't think he will want to sell us a Championship club as he would have to let us go for way less than he could achieve as a Premier league club. I also think the amount of changes to the board with Hollis/Little/Bernstein/King having come in, with potentially more to come, doesn't seem the actions of a club about to be sold any time soon. I'd imagine Lerner will be here for next season at least. Again my personal opinion is that, as seems likely Lerner remains, then it will depend what happens over the summer as to whether there is an appetite for protests at the start of next season. You'd like to think we will all look at the club and think yes there is a decent chance we can be promoted here and if that is the case I certainly wouldn't want to negatively impact our chances of a decent start to the season, and hopefully a spring board to promotion, by encouraging supporters to protest during games regardless of who the owner is. Edit: just seen Dave's reply and agree with him as well. Edited March 16, 2016 by markavfc40 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 4 hours ago, markavfc40 said: Edit: just seen Dave's reply and agree with him as well. It's normally for the best Mark. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post supernova26 Posted March 16, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted March 16, 2016 Bring banners simply saying FOR SALE. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NulliSecundus Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 I have today ordered my very simple but effective t-shirt saying "Proud History No Future - Lerner Out" and look forward to holding it aloft on 2nd April. UTV. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Can we all just hold up 'Scuba Steve' banners? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 T-shirts, a bed sheet, A4/A3, heck even A5 if you are worried about bringing anything bigger. If you want to write 'FOR SALE' on it, write 'FOR SALE' on it. If you want to hold up a 'Scuba Steve' banner I'm sure that's fine too. Just go for it, you tell them what is on your mind. As long as it's not got swears or willies/boobies on it chances are it falls within club regulations. There will be thousands standing firm with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upper north stander Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 44 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: T-shirts, a bed sheet, A4/A3, heck even A5 if you are worried about bringing anything bigger. If you want to write 'FOR SALE' on it, write 'FOR SALE' on it. If you want to hold up a 'Scuba Steve' banner I'm sure that's fine too. Just go for it, you tell them what is on your mind. As long as it's not got swears or willies/boobies on it chances are it falls within club regulations. There will be thousands standing firm with you. This maybe a silly question.... But is there a chance of getting thrown out? Me and my 12 year old want to bring a banner(yes I have talked him into it lol) but we were at the Tottenham game and I'm pretty sure three guys got thrown out in the lower north for having one? Don't want that to happen if I'm with the little one. Im uppernorthstand front row so will drape it over on74! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Is there anything printed on the backs of tickets that prohibits banners? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 (edited) 11 hours ago, Uppernorthstander said: This maybe a silly question.... But is there a chance of getting thrown out? Me and my 12 year old want to bring a banner(yes I have talked him into it lol) but we were at the Tottenham game and I'm pretty sure three guys got thrown out in the lower north for having one? Don't want that to happen if I'm with the little one. Will also have my 12 year old with me. Reading the policy I think we'll be OK as long as the banner is not offensive (e.g. "We want our Villa back', 'SOS' or 'For sale' or something like that) and not so big so as to obscure other peoples' view. Worse case scenario is they ask you to put the banner away or take it off you. I am counting on loads of fans bringing banners and signs to be honest. I imagine if there are banners all over the place the stewards will not try and remove them all. I just had a look on the 'Heroes and Villains' thread, 'Banners for the Chelsea Game' and there are a lot of supporters suggesting ideas for banners. I think the idea is really catching and there are going to be a lot of people taking part. Edit. Just noticed this at the Tottenham game. Can clearly see a young lad and (I presume) his dad with a banner that I think reads."Play for the name on the front of the shirt we’ll remember the name on the back". Don't think they had any problems. That is the kind of size I had in mind, maybe a bit bigger Edited March 17, 2016 by Gary Thomas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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