Protest Saturday???

[formerly known as ivan]

Against the joke of a board and their decision to fire Pearson.

Show Pearson the backing he still had from the fans.

SL had let down Cotts and threw him under the bus and now the same for Pearson. While in between the two, allowed Johnson to run this club into the ground season after season.

Time to force his hand and move this club on to someone capable.

[kevinmabbuttshair]

The only protest this owner will take any notice of is a boycott.

 

Stay away. If you really feel that strongly then walk. If you keep going then you're supporting this decision. 

[Aaron-Bcfc]

Not a chance I’ll be showing up next Saturday.

[Dredd]

First suggestion, no eating or drinking inside the stadium. There's plenty of pubs, newsagents, bars around to get your pre match fill. 
Hit them where it hurts. 

[Galley is our king]

1 minute ago, kevinmabbuttshair said:

The only protest this owner will take any notice of is a boycott.

 

Stay away. If you really feel that strongly then walk. If you keep going then you're supporting this decision. 

But if you are a season ticket holder they already have your bloody money! 

GO AND PROTEST!!!!

[kevinmabbuttshair]

1 minute ago, Aaron-Bcfc said:

Not a chance I’ll be showing up next Saturday.

Then your complicit and the cycle continues.

 

Your decision but nothing will change

[kevinmabbuttshair]

Just now, Galley is our king said:

But if you are a season ticket holder they already have your bloody money! 

GO AND PROTEST!!!!

Empty seats are far more of a protest. This owner doesn't give a shit what people chant at games. Bottom line is all that matters

[One Team]

I certainly hope there is significant backlash to this rather being sleepy Bristol City about it and taking from Lansdown. 

[KegCity]

I’d love to see some action against Lansdown, even if it was just prolonged chanting at the game. 
 

Can’t see it happening though. Think a lot of fans are content with a new stadium and not going down.

[Topper 123]

He’s gone big deal his team wasn’t going anywhere and his health didn’t look the best and I seen little or any passion from the guy of late

[Galley is our king]

1 minute ago, kevinmabbuttshair said:

Empty seats are far more of a protest. This owner doesn't give a shit what people chant at games. Bottom line is all that matters

They won't care, not costing them a penny!! 

A protest won't make any difference either but might make me feel better!!!

[kevinmabbuttshair]

5 minutes ago, kevinmabbuttshair said:

Then your complicit and the cycle continues.

 

Your decision but nothing will change

Sorry mis read 

[kevinmabbuttshair]

Just now, Galley is our king said:

They won't care, not costing them a penny!! 

A protest won't make any difference either but might make me feel better!!!

Of course it is. No food, no booze. 

 

What do you think the mark up is on that?

 

Less than 10k sends a proper message.

 

200 swearing and foaming at the mouth is just the fringe. 

A half empty dolman stand on the other hand...

[Super]

10 minutes ago, kevinmabbuttshair said:

The only protest this owner will take any notice of is a boycott.

 

Stay away. If you really feel that strongly then walk. If you keep going then you're supporting this decision. 

Awful idea. Whatever has happened these players need our support they have given as much as they can.

[italian dave]

8 minutes ago, Aaron-Bcfc said:

Not a chance I’ll be showing up next Saturday.

 

7 minutes ago, kevinmabbuttshair said:

Then your complicit and the cycle continues.

 

Your decision but nothing will change

I’m not sure….but this may be an example of the importance of punctuation?!

[redordead1]

4 minutes ago, kevinmabbuttshair said:

Of course it is. No food, no booze. 

 

What do you think the mark up is on that?

 

Less than 10k sends a proper message.

 

200 swearing and foaming at the mouth is just the fringe. 

A half empty dolman stand on the other hand...

Would be as spineless as their behaviour.

They need to feel the anger and hear the fans calling for them to sell up. A few thousand empty seats or less money taken won’t convey that, it won’t catch the attention of the press and it will let these scumbags off the hook. 

We’ve been far too apathetic for years, time to show them how we really feel. There has to be consequences for their actions. 

[luke_bristol]

I’ve come to realise that not going to games is the only way to express how angry I am with this decision. 

This is the only language the board will understand. They do not engage with the fans, the SLO is ran off his feet just dealing with the issues with streaming services, so what alternative is there? SL even blocks people on Twitter.

This is the lowest I have ever been as a City fan, even the Holden appointment was like this.

[redordead1]

Would be as spineless as their behaviour.

They need to feel the anger and hear the fans calling for them to sell up. A few thousand empty seats or less money taken won’t convey that, it won’t catch the attention of the press and it will let these scumbags off the hook. 

We’ve been far too apathetic for years, time to show them how we really feel. There has to be consequences for their actions. 

[GrahamC]

Just now, Champs said:

Always get behind the team.

Don’t you mean Bristol Sport?

Your employer?

[Cidre Monita]

22 minutes ago, formerly known as ivan said:

Against the joke of a board and their decision to fire Pearson.

Show Pearson the backing he still had from the fans.

SL had let down Cotts and threw him under the bus and now the same for Pearson. While in between the two, allowed Johnson to run this club into the ground season after season.

Time to force his hand and move this club on to someone capable.

I am fuming absolutely livid with the Lansdowns. What a pair of ****ing cowards they are. It’s time folks to make feelings know in whatever (peaceful) way. Hit them in the pocket - don’t buy any food & drink in the ground or merch in the shop. Get the old bedsheets out and around the ground a la LJ. #GetoutLansclown #SellupLansdown 

[Red Army 75]

I will be there and voice my disappointment, hope thousands more will as well. 

[luke_bristol]

1 minute ago, redordead1 said:

 

Would be as spineless as their behaviour.

They need to feel the anger and hear the fans calling for them to sell up. A few thousand empty seats or less money taken won’t convey that, it won’t catch the attention of the press and it will let these scumbags off the hook. 

We’ve been far too apathetic for years, time to show them how we really feel. There has to be consequences for their actions. 

The only consequence that impacts them will be less money. SL is a money man, a deservedly successful one. Let him see the consequences in an Excel tab.

[Gazman]

Not turning up to the next game means the team don’t get supported, they don’t deserve this.  Instead how about all fans stand and turn their backs on the game at a specific time whilst singing abuse to the owners?  Players still supported but a message to the lansdowns.

[Rob k]

1 minute ago, luke_bristol said:

The only consequence that impacts them will be less money. SL is a money man, a deservedly successful one. Let him see the consequences in an Excel tab.

They already have the majority of the money - go to the game Sat and for once AG should let them know how you feel

[Tookster]

The team needs 3 points and I will be there, but I am not happy

[BS15_RED]

Not going is not an option for me, I’ve already paid for my season ticket, so it doesn’t matter to the club if I go or not. Secondly, I support Bristol City, I don’t support SL, JL & co, there’ll be 11 men taking the field trying to get us 3 points, this farcical situation isn’t their fault and they need our support.

Edited October 29, 2023 by BS15_RED

[GrahamC]

3 minutes ago, Champs said:

Pathetic over-reaction by some  on here.

Sorry Jon.

[kevinmabbuttshair]

8 minutes ago, luke_bristol said:

I’ve come to realise that not going to games is the only way to express how angry I am with this decision. 

This is the only language the board will understand. They do not engage with the fans, the SLO is ran off his feet just dealing with the issues with streaming services, so what alternative is there? SL even blocks people on Twitter.

This is the lowest I have ever been as a City fan, even the Holden appointment was like this.

Completely agree, well said and people need to listen. Do not be a sheep

[Ecko]

4 minutes ago, Champs said:

Pathetic over-reaction by some  on here.

Why don't you just **** off?

[redordead1]

2 minutes ago, luke_bristol said:

The only consequence that impacts them will be less money. SL is a money man, a deservedly successful one. Let him see the consequences in an Excel tab.

Completely disagree. The cowards will only run away if they see the anger that faces them. By all means drink elsewhere but they’ve already the season ticket holder’s money. 

Time to make them sell up. 

[Sheltons Army]

5 minutes ago, Champs said:

Pathetic over-reaction by some  on here.

Get back to reporting to Steve 

You are stupid enough to actually be Jon himself

[One Team]

12 minutes ago, redordead1 said:

 

Would be as spineless as their behaviour.

They need to feel the anger and hear the fans calling for them to sell up. A few thousand empty seats or less money taken won’t convey that, it won’t catch the attention of the press and it will let these scumbags off the hook. 

We’ve been far too apathetic for years, time to show them how we really feel. There has to be consequences for their actions. 

I agree. Let's not be typical sleepy Bristol City about this and let them know exactly how we feel. Are we seriously just going to let them get away with this? 

[sticks 1969]

Unfortunately it never happens 

you will walk in the concourse on Saturday and people will be drinking and eating there as usual 

 

[johnheadbcfc]

7 minutes ago, GrahamC said:

Sorry Jon.

Thank god school is back next week 

[One Team]

I hope there is a significant backlash to this. I've never known anything like it. I just hope we don't just sleep walk into the next ridiculous Lansdown decision and actually make ourselves heard for a change. 

[kelbcfc]

I think as a protest we should still go into the stadium. But stay in the con course till 3.10 then all enter the stands 

[RUSSEL85]

Just now, sticks 1969 said:

Unfortunately it never happens 

you will walk in the concourse on Saturday and people will be drinking and eating there as usual 

 

Exactly. Empty seats does send a message but it just doesn’t happen. 200 out of 22,000 isn’t even noticeable. Jack s&&t will change until he sells

[Pezo]

2 minutes ago, kelbcfc said:

I think as a protest we should still go into the stadium. But stay in the con course till 3.10 then all enter the stands 

I could do this as long as no one is buying anything.

[Selred]

I’m going, as I’ve bought the ticket already (if I hadn’t I wouldn’t of gone). But I’m not eating or drinking at the ground. 
 

Plenty of anti Lansdown chants please. Could section 82 do a banner?

[Bristol Oil Services]

19 minutes ago, Champs said:

Always get behind the team.

But "don't get too attached to players," I remember that one, from one who grew up not getting attached to anything in football. Don't "feel" anything, just buy a ticket/beverage/dreadful merch, and keep yer opinions/"noise" to yer self

[Matty C]

9 minutes ago, Ecko said:

Why don't you just **** off?

Can we not have different opinions without telling people to **** off? I think it is clear the majority of fans think this is a mistake, but there will always be people who disagree, which is okay isn't it?

For the record, I own my own business and I would not appreciate one of my staff (no matter how popular or good they are) questioning the way I run my business and I suspect this is what the Lansdowns really have problems with. 

I personally think that the club is in a much healthier position because of Nige and wish him all the very best

[Sheltons Army]

1 minute ago, Matty C said:

Can we not have different opinions without telling people to **** off? I think it is clear the majority of fans think this is a mistake, but there will always be people who disagree, which is okay isn't it?

For the record, I own my own business and I would not appreciate one of my staff (no matter how popular or good they are) questioning the way I run my business and I suspect this is what the Lansdowns really have problems with. 

I personally think that the club is in a much healthier position because of Nige and wish him all the very best

The muppet Chump is a troll

Deserves everything he gets

[LittleUn]

They already have the season ticket holder's money, so a mass walk-out would make a point.

Nige is 60, 60th minute walk-out? Not turning up just doesn't have the same impact. 

 

[Matty C]

3 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said:

The muppet Chump is a troll

Deserves everything he gets

Fair enough 

[Dastardly and Muttley]

Tennis balls on the pitch…

[Mr Popodopolous]

15 minutes ago, sticks 1969 said:

Unfortunately it never happens 

you will walk in the concourse on Saturday and people will be drinking and eating there as usual 

 

This feels different tbh. Let's see but the vast support for NP and widespread bewilderment and disgust at the decision makes me wonder.

Edited October 29, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous

[WECANDO]

3 minutes ago, Matty C said:

Can we not have different opinions without telling people to **** off? I think it is clear the majority of fans think this is a mistake, but there will always be people who disagree, which is okay isn't it?

For the record, I own my own business and I would not appreciate one of my staff (no matter how popular or good they are) questioning the way I run my business and I suspect this is what the Lansdowns really have problems with. 

I personally think that the club is in a much healthier position because of Nige and wish him all the very best

If you own a business you dont want staff like sheep. You want staff who question how the business is run but with positive contributions and thoughts not "boss f. off" or "you don't know what your doing".

[PFree]

No, do go, and tell them what you think - “Lansdown’s, get out of OUR club”..

[ZumerZetSmithy]

I think the landsdowns are to thick skin and will not be there . Some needs to happen

[Sixtyseconds]

The autumnal foliage of Greville Smythes Ash, Birches, Dogwood and are lovely this time of year.

Natch wall.

[Bris Red]

29 minutes ago, Champs said:

Pathetic over-reaction by some  on here.

**** off you ***.

[Ivorguy]

They have made us a laughing stock

[One Team]

14 minutes ago, Selred said:

I’m going, as I’ve bought the ticket already (if I hadn’t I wouldn’t of gone). But I’m not eating or drinking at the ground. 
 

Plenty of anti Lansdown chants please. Could section 82 do a banner?

They'll be plenty of chants I am sure, as for banners will be up to Section 82 and @James.

5 minutes ago, Dastardly and Muttley said:

Tennis balls on the pitch…

Not a bad shout. 

[formerly known as ivan]

31 minutes ago, Champs said:

Pathetic over-reaction by some  on here.

Explain what the overreaction is please?

[Winterstoke toad]

36 minutes ago, luke_bristol said:

I’ve come to realise that not going to games is the only way to express how angry I am with this decision. 

This is the only language the board will understand. They do not engage with the fans, the SLO is ran off his feet just dealing with the issues with streaming services, so what alternative is there? SL even blocks people on Twitter.

This is the lowest I have ever been as a City fan, even the Holden appointment was like this.

They already have the money through season tickets mate . Go to the ground and voice loudly for them to sell up and most importantly don’t spend any money in the ground or club shop .

[Bar BS3]

I'm not particularly angry.

Surprised at the timing & that results during a period of such an injury crisis would force the decision.

I certainly wouldn't feel any reason to boycott games.!

 

[Twizzle]

I have supported this club for over 50 years, season ticket for over 40 years. Never have I felt so let down by the owners. I’m caught between going on Saturday & protesting or not going.
I appreciate I have paid my money but don’t want to go and feel that shows I’m accepting their decision? Caught between a rock and a very hard place

[KegCity]

31 minutes ago, kelbcfc said:

I think as a protest we should still go into the stadium. But stay in the con course till 3.10 then all enter the stands 

That’ll show em!

[Barrs Court Red]

I’ll be there as it’s not fair on the kids not to take them. 
 

Fingers crossed the atmosphere is toxic before hand, but as it’s a winnable game I hope the players get support during the game.

[Orbital]

33 minutes ago, kelbcfc said:

I think as a protest we should still go into the stadium. But stay in the con course till 3.10 then all enter the stands 

I used to live in Madrid and was an avid fan of Rayo Vallecano while there; their fans are not shy about having a protest. When the Spanish tv started influencing the match schedule to ridiculous levels they weren’t having it. Five minutes after kick off in a subsequent fixture there was a mass exodus till half time with a banner unfurled on the terrace. A walk out sends a strong signal. 

[formerly known as ivan]

13 minutes ago, Champs said:

- people saying they will stop following the club

I’ve not seen those comments. People choosing not to go for a game to protest is perfectly acceptable. Personally I feel vocal protests are a better way of doing it.

[phantom]

How about just the constant chanting of Nigel Pearsons name? 

There's a very good chance nobody of any authority will as usual be in attendance anyway so any protests will be futile 

[Barrs Court Red]

Crayons on the pitch 

[ExiledAjax]

You could use the stuff left over from the "Pearson Out" protest planned last December.

Edited October 29, 2023 by ExiledAjax

[redkev]

Sorry no protest from me regarding not turning up , I will be there to support my club 

don’t mean I agree with what happened today though 

[red ponty]

What the new age fans who sit there  with there arms folded for 90 mins in silence then piss off home,  dont think so... alot of you should have woke up years ago !!

[BCFC Rich]

5 minutes ago, Barrs Court Red said:

Crayons on the pitch 

Print the S@#t squashed Robbin 'logo' on a piece of paper with the words, your decisions are destroying OUR club. throw it onto the pitch as a paper plane. Cheap enough that nearly anyone going could do it. 

[phantom]

6 minutes ago, FC Kosice said:

Maybe we should wait until we see who the replacement is. Back up staff gone too, maybe something incoming.

We don't need to wait, we had the ideal set up in place 

When we have such inept leadership blindly driving the club we're going nowhere 

[CotswoldRed]

I might protest, inadvertently. 

have a season ticket but have been to just 2 games this season and haven’t missed the rest. 

just fallen out of love with football in general really. It’s little more than pantomime peppered with relentless cheating, compared to other sports. 

[Somerset_redss]

1 hour ago, sticks 1969 said:

Unfortunately it never happens 

you will walk in the concourse on Saturday and people will be drinking and eating there as usual 

 

Not me. Tobacco factory til 1455