dont_do_it_doug. Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 1 minute ago, MikeMcKenna said: DDID As I have said, I will happy buy 1000 of these or similar; http://www.bakerross.co.uk/football-whistles-3?gclid=CKynr5Ky9csCFQWfGwod8fkLPg I am sure others would happily chip in... Cheers Mike! We are setting up a justgiving page over the next couple of days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMcKenna Posted April 4, 2016 Author VT Supporter Share Posted April 4, 2016 13 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: Cheers Mike! We are setting up a justgiving page over the next couple of days. You're welcome - just pm me when done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmarsha_926 Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 To make any protest have impact it needs to be unique, never seen before, we have seen walk outs, delayed walk ins, whistles, banners and mask, Just look at the one with the arrows pointed at the goal The reason it made headline is because it have never been done before, also it is a fun protest which on to another point being a protest should not hinder other fans enjoyment of the game that dont want to participate. There for this fun ones kind of add to the spectacle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfingers Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Whilst minutes into games seem to be a theme, perhaps something to signal the 23 years we've spent in the Premier League? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacbuddies Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 3 minutes ago, lmarsha_926 said: To make any protest have impact it needs to be unique, never seen before, we have seen walk outs, delayed walk ins, whistles, banners and mask, Just look at the one with the arrows pointed at the goal The reason it made headline is because it have never been done before, also it is a fun protest which on to another point being a protest should not hinder other fans enjoyment of the game that dont want to participate. There for this fun ones kind of add to the spectacle You could only do this sort of protest at the Sty because they have enough empty seats for the few dozen fans to run around in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 @lmarsha_926 We have "fun" in the pipeline too. As suggested, perhaps for our last game in The Premier League for quite some time the supporters deserve to have a bit of that,. We are aware we have the tools, the following and the ability to make that happen with help for you guys in particular. Right now we still have a message to get across to Mr Lerner. "Fun" won't cut it for delivering that message, as much as we wish it would. Mail article re Seats On 7 complete with poll - http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/what-aston-villa-protestors-planned-11135308 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted April 4, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted April 4, 2016 1 hour ago, Chindie said: I think the whole protest thing might benefit from picking a protest type and sticking to it, making a routine of taking up seats late or leaving early or whatever. I agree. And I said as much yesterday. I think the one that should have been kept up was Out The Door. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted April 4, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted April 4, 2016 30 minutes ago, lmarsha_926 said: To make any protest have impact it needs to be unique, never seen before, we have seen walk outs, delayed walk ins, whistles, banners and mask, Just look at the one with the arrows pointed at the goal The reason it made headline is because it have never been done before, also it is a fun protest which on to another point being a protest should not hinder other fans enjoyment of the game that dont want to participate. There for this fun ones kind of add to the spectacle A few pages ago you were saying not to protest. Now you're suggesting a protest as long as it makes headlines. Not sure if you've been reading many news sites, but OTD and banners out made plenty of headlines. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 (edited) edit Edited April 4, 2016 by Kingman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, Chindie said: I think the whole protest thing might benefit from picking a protest type and sticking to it, making a routine of taking up seats late or leaving early or whatever. I second this, Do whatever you gotta do but do it #on74 branded. Everything that has been organised on with #on74 has had substance and been relative. Genuine question, What is a whistle signifying? Fans blow whistle on top flight existence? Edited April 4, 2016 by Kingman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Seats On 7 is happening. It's the Sports headline on the Birmingham Mail website. I'm confident we will return to On 74 vs Southampton, but for this we couldn't ask people to stay out of their seat for 74 minutes. Knowing now that it failed in the past has spurred us on even more to make it work, just as with Banners Out on 74. Though apparently Marseilles fans did something similar and made it a big deal. If it's going to work, we need you again. I know a few people PMed me to say they couldn't help for Chelsea but wanted to for future protests. Can you PM me, Mark or @sexbelowsound again please? My inbox is a nightmare to sift through. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dont_do_it_doug. Posted April 4, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted April 4, 2016 (edited) Personal note - I am getting annoyed hearing things like "Randy has tried to redress the balance now". Since the appointments of Little and Bernstein and this "football board" announcement, what has happened? Has he communicated with fans? Has he committed the necessary funding? Has he firmly committed to actively seeking a sale? What? **** all. We've sacked Tom Fox and he has appointed Charles Krulak to the board of directors. Nice. We're manager-less, CEO less, rudderless, without clear vision or direction and allegedly "skint". Randy Lerner. Redressing balance. Pft... The job is not even a 3rd done and people want to let up the pressure? Excuse me for thinking that's a little cray-cray. I know most of VT doesn't think that way, but there are an alarming number of fans that do. Even if it's only 15%, it's 15% too many IMO. Rant over! Edited April 4, 2016 by dont_do_it_doug. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 (edited) 18 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: Personal note - I am getting annoyed hearing things like "Randy has tried to redress the balance now". Since the appointments of Little and Bernstein and this "football board" announcement, what has happened? Has he communicated with fans? Has he committed the necessary funding? Has he firmly committed to actively seeking a sale? What? **** all. We've sacked Tom Fox and he has appointed Charles Krulak to the board of directors. Nice. We're manager-less, CEO less, rudderless, without clear vision or direction and allegedly "skint". Randy Lerner. Redressing balance. Pft... The job is not even a 3rd done and people want to let up the pressure? Excuse me for thinking that's a little cray-cray. I know most of VT doesn't think that way, but there are an alarming number of fans that do. Even if it's only 15%, it's 15% too many IMO. Rant over! I couldn't agree with this more and share the annoyance. Rant on! Edited April 4, 2016 by briny_ear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upper north stander Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 1 minute ago, briny_ear said: I couldn't agree with this more and share the annoyance. Rant on! I second that ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Can I just use this thread to thank Limpid for being so good with this thread (changing the name when needed) and all the mods too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 I know people are a bit worried about Acorns Day which in fairness to the club is a good initiative but maybe instead of buying a programme, pie and a pint in the ground give the money to Acorns instead as a different sign of protesting 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Personal note - I am getting annoyed hearing things like "Randy has tried to redress the balance now". Since the appointments of Little and Bernstein and this "football board" announcement, what has happened? Has he communicated with fans? Has he committed the necessary funding? Has he firmly committed to actively seeking a sale? What? **** all. We've sacked Tom Fox and he has appointed Charles Krulak to the board of directors. Nice. We're manager-less, CEO less, rudderless, without clear vision or direction and allegedly "skint". Randy Lerner. Redressing balance. Pft... The job is not even a 3rd done and people want to let up the pressure? Excuse me for thinking that's a little cray-cray. I know most of VT doesn't think that way, but there are an alarming number of fans that do. Even if it's only 15%, it's 15% too many IMO. Rant over! [emoji6] How can Randy commit funding before a transfer window? /tinhat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexbelowsound Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Just now, Rob182 said: How can Randy commit funding before a transfer window? /tinhat By saying "I plan to invest in the squad to get them to the standard needed to avoid relegation to League One". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexbelowsound Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 40 minutes ago, DK82 said: Can I just use this thread to thank Limpid for being so good with this thread (changing the name when needed) and all the mods too. Kiss Ass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supernova26 Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Protest vs Chelsea was good....but this seats thing won't be very effective. The police will not allow big groups to hang about for 7 minutes before sitting down. Where do you plan to congregate for 7 minutes? Can you fly over VP?? These plane banner protests always attract attention. Their about £1500 to organise. Just set one of those crowd sourcing sites and you'll have that in no time. I suggest the banner to say A.V.F.C For Sale....maybe an idea for the next home match after Bournemouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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