[Archived] Rovers Vs The Pool Fa Cup

[JAL]

A great opportunity for both set of supporters to boycott this tie especially with both clubs being ex winners of the cup.

[MGAndy]

#OperationEmptyEwood

[Amo]

Two days to come up with that?

Awww, didn't mean to keep you waiting, sweetie.

You can surely do better than that Topman.

You're not worth the extra effort.

As I said, despite you filling in your own blanks - none of that makes a jot of difference. Choice of language, what I implied... it's rather obvious why you couldn't legitimately argue what was actually said, least not without resorting to the anti-humorous sarcastic tone you specialise in.

You are clearly and demonstrably wrong, Jbizzle.

Here, let's try one more time...

boycott

verb

1.

withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest.

So, please to be explaining how someone who refuses to return until Venkys leave is not a boycotter? Are they not in effect "giving up their seat"?

There is no coincidence. That's not making it personal, can't apologise for you taking offence to the opinion that boycotting is not simply; giving up all support/involvement and moaning on the internet.

Offended? Not quite. Just pointing out hypocrisy where I see it.

PS - Brfcs number one provacateur? I'd have some way to go past the level you've set for the rest of us. I'd go back to the BBW's and leave trying to get under my skin to the pro's...

That's easily done. Let's tally the number of times we've both been called WUMs. I think we'll find you're in a league of your own.

[JBiz]

You know the difference, this pedantic diatribe does nothing but bore anyone else with the ill favour to stumble upon this thread.

You fail to mention any other part or element of the initial or following post/views, any insight on the Coventry chairmans views or will we see the stands fill like a cup tie when they eventually leave at what level?

That's not a request to discuss anything further by the way, as you can plainly see how pointless it would be. Carry on with however you'd like.

[davulsukur]

Prior to today 374 tickets sold between both Rovers and Pool.

Would be awesome if there was only 500 or so. Media can't ignore that.

[MGAndy]

#OperationEmptyEwood

[Parsonblue]

Would be awesome if there was only 500 or so. Media can't ignore that.

I suspect it will get to around 3,000 mark. There were quite a few buying before todays game.

[J*B]

I suspect it will get to around 3,000 mark. There were quite a few buying before todays game.

Heartbreaking

[Parsonblue]

Heartbreaking

Very true, but we have seen less on and 3,000 is better than nobody on.

[J*B]

Very true, but we have seen less on and 3,000 is better than nobody on.

Sorry - we've crossed wires here. Heartbreaking that there's 3,000 people willing to continue attending.

[Parsonblue]

Sorry - we've crossed wires here. Heartbreaking that there's 3,000 people willing to continue attending.

I take that as a positive that there is still a hardcore who aren't prepared to let the club fade away and thereby provide a foundation for any future owner on which to build.

[rigger]

I take that as a positive that there is still a hardcore who aren't prepared to let the club fade away and thereby provide a foundation for any future owner on which to build.

But do that hardcore enjoy the experience, as per a famous quote. To keep repeating the same thing and expect a different outcome is the way to madness.

[Parsonblue]

But do that hardcore enjoy the experience, as per a famous quote. To keep repeating the same thing and expect a different outcome is the way to madness.

It's about not walking away and letting the club simply fade away for those who keep going. And that, for me, is a real positive in these difficult times.

[AllRoverAsia]

The joint fan protests and boycott planned for the Cup game have received first class coverage in the Blackpool Gazette well in advance.

Will the LT do similar. Perhaps those on first name terms with the LTs Rovers reporters can give them a push?

Blackpool Supporters Trust, Tangerine Knights and BRAG are the fan groups mentioned by name and their full statements can be read by following the link within the article in the Gazette.

Are the Rovers Trust as a body supporting this protest or does it run against their agenda?

http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/blackpool-and-blackburn-fans-to-take-part-in-joint-protest-1-8346387

Personally I believe that the above mentioned three fan groups and all fans of all clubs who take part in justified protest and boycott are HARDCORE.....They dont just sit out the WAR

[blue kiwi]

It's about not walking away and letting the club simply fade away for those who keep going. And that, for me, is a real positive in these difficult times.

but how long will it take the diehards to realise that attending the blackpool game they are letting the future generations of rovers fans down?

[JHRover]

A quick glance on the ticket website suggests there are probably now a couple of thousand tickets sold so far, with some of those probably freebies for the staff and players.

I expect we'll end up around the 5,000 mark including away fans of about 500-700.

[blue kiwi]

blackpool took 50 to barnsley,700 may be stretching it.

[Wing Wizard Windy Miller]

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I take that as a positive that there is still a hardcore who aren't prepared to let the club fade away and thereby provide a foundation for any future owner on which to build.

Sorry Parson, can't agree and I have a lot of time for your opinion on here. How is the 'hardcore' boycotting ONE match going to result in the club fading away? It is not even a league game! It is a just a great opportunity for fans to make a simple and effective protest.

You are as unhappy with this regime as much as anyone else. Why not, just on this one occasion, support the rest of the fans, including those of a fellow Lancashire club and make a statement? Next league game and the rest of the season you watch as normal.

Those who don't go or are boycotting are hurting about the club too. By turning up to this one, you are making a lot of peoples' efforts futile when they want the future of the club to be as secure as you do.

I took ten school kids today, 9 of which had never been to Ewood before. None will be back. They thought it was a boring and the team was 'rubbish'. Three of them brought autograph books but didn't even bother getting autographs as they had no idea who any of the players were (except one kid who recognised the guy from United - Wes Brown).

I remember taking kids when Hughes was here. They were buzzing for the whole game. They all tried to get autographs. They knew some of the players and more importantly...we won!

Four of those kids persuaded their parents to take them to the next game.

It cannot continue like this. There will be no 'next generation' of fans.

[Mike E]

There is always hope.

My dad took me to my first games in our title winning season, age 4. I hated footy. It was boring and once I'd had all my sweets and finished my colouring book, I wanted to go home. This was after 10 minutes of whatever game it was. I spent the rest of it picking up ticket stubs up and down the riverside steps.

He took me to odd games, usually when Utd were in town and I knew the face of one opposition player called Beckham or Owen or Shearer (yep, I didn't actually know who Shearer was or what he did for us til 1999 and I was 8).

Then one day, I noticed a big chart on the wall of our garage full of all the games to be played by Rovers, Burnley and Accy. Dad announced he had tickets and asked if I fancied it 'but there's nobody really famous playing'. I went along because it was rude to say no when dad had already bought tickets so I went. I quite enjoyed it. We battered Burnley 5-0.

Late bloomer aged 9, but hooked ever since.

[Parsonblue]

but how long will it take the diehards to realise that attending the blackpool game they are letting the future generations of rovers fans down?

Quite the reverse, I'm sure that those attending realise that they are helping to keep the club going for future generations.

[arbitro]

I take that as a positive that there is still a hardcore who aren't prepared to let the club fade away and thereby provide a foundation for any future owner on which to build.

Unfortunately Parson it won't be us (the fans) who decide whether or not the club fades away (and possibly dies). That decision is in the hands of people who, despite the rhetoric we keep hearing clearly don't care about the club or it's future. For any potential buyer coming in they will have to build the club up pretty much from scratch and that is an indisputable fact. I don't believe that attendances will be a factor to any potential buyer.

[JBiz]

Unfortunately Parson it won't be us (the fans) who decide whether or not the club fades away (and possibly dies). That decision is in the hands of people who, despite the rhetoric we keep hearing clearly don't care about the club or it's future. For any potential buyer coming in they will have to build the club up pretty much from scratch and that is an indisputable fact. I don't believe that attendances will be a factor to any potential buyer.

You don't think people who buy businesses look at customer base? It's not difficult to see why many have left, but it's difficult to argue that a better supported club with higher revenues is a more attractive proposition to any new owner.

[den]

Quite the reverse, I'm sure that those attending realise that they are helping to keep the club going for future generations.

Now you're trolling Parson.

[Wing Wizard Windy Miller]

Quite the reverse, I'm sure that those attending realise that they are helping to keep the club going for future generations.

ONE game Parson?

[Blue blood]

The always going logic throws me a bit.

It's a bit like disciplining a child by say not giving them pocket money or sending them to bed early, or saying no to them for something. No one would say you're a lousy parent for taking a stand on something to show them where they are wrong/to teach them a lesson.

If you always did it fair enough not great parenting, but the idea that you can't so anything "negative" or you're a rubbish fan/person/father is illogical. The analogy works for most other things too - friendships, business.

The alternative is you're condoning any behaviour. And I'm pretty sure that's not a principle the hard-core would apply anywhere else in their life. Kids would be disciplined, crime reported and so on.

I take that as a positive that there is still a hardcore who aren't prepared to let the club fade away and thereby provide a foundation for any future owner on which to build.

Yes because the club won't fade away on 5k hardcore support and a few new fans.

Whereas a one match protest to try instigating change that would bring back 1 of boycotting/disillusioned fans wouldn't be in the clubs best interests or help the club survive at all.