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An insult to the memory of Jimmy Hill (1 Viewer)

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Sky Blue Kid

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  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #141
Nick said:
That was talking about the link you posted, I also confirmed it in the next post so that you were 100% sure but you still went on (even quoting it and making it bold, but failing to actually read it)

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Are you being serious? No goalposts are being moved. You tried to have a clever dig, you had no clue what you were talking about and you were wrong.
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Nick said: ↑
Yes, that was a one off at a game where they gave out free pop and crisps to the kids.

There are also the arranged parties, the same as the pop and crisp ones around Christmas time. They get presents from Santa.

I found a picture before that mirrored that one but was recent.
 

RegTheDonk

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  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #142
Sky Blue Kid said:
And?... I was replying to Reg the Donk who seemed to think it never went on in the 60's and 70's.
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Just to be clear kid, not saying it didn't happen, just don't recall ever coming to my school...funny enough, if I was 10 years older I could have popped across the road a probably found a few of them in the Sky Blue Tavern
 
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Sky Blue Kid

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  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #143
RegTheDonk said:
Just to be clear kid, not saying it didn't happen, just don't recall ever coming to my school...funny enough, if I was 10 years older I could have popped across the road a probably found a few of them in the Sky Blue Tavern
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I'm not suggesting for a minute that you say it didn't happen mate Just pointing out that perhaps you were very unlucky that you didn't see it.
 
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Nick

Administrator
  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #144
Sky Blue Kid said:
Yawnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
Nick said: ↑
Yes, that was a one off at a game where they gave out free pop and crisps to the kids.

There are also the arranged parties, the same as the pop and crisp ones around Christmas time. They get presents from Santa.

I found a picture before that mirrored that one but was recent.
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What point are you trying to prove? What isn't factual about that post?

I replied about the link you posted in the one before it, which was a one off at a game where they gave out free pop and crisps to the kids. I even then confirmed what I was talking about just to be 100% as I realised you knew fuck all about what you were on about so probably wouldn't be able to keep up.

Is it that painful that there are actually good things going on? Yet again, the shouty shouty yet haven't got a clue strikes again.
 

rondog1973

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #145
torchomatic said:
Actually, I do. That's where the seeds of support are sown. You've obviously not been to a JSB party and seen the faces of the kids. Micky Gynn for you but Ben Stevenson, etc for them. I go every year with my lad and this year won't be any different. The volunteers who run these events - including our own SW88 - give up their own time and should be commended not slagged off.
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Didn't stag it off and fair play to those that volunteer to stage these things, however, I stand by my original point.

When these kids are grown up and are asked why they support the sky blues, I doubt many of them will say it was because they attended a fantastic Christmas party thrown by the club when they were young.
 

lifeskyblue

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #146
The kids are the future of the club. Without people like Pat and her team as well as players getting involved in community initiatives, Xmas parties, visits to kids wards etc there will be no fans of the future. It was different in the 60s and 70s...less competition from electronic devices and a 'too powerful' premier league. CCFC and JH led the way in realising the importance of fans and kids initiatives and many clubs followed. The best memorial to JH will be if the club and its fans, including the next generation, still have a team and supporters in another 50+ years.



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Nick

Administrator
  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #147
rondog1973 said:
Didn't stag it off and fair play to those that volunteer to stage these things, however, I stand by my original point.

When these kids are grown up and are asked why they support the sky blues, I doubt many of them will say it was because they attended a fantastic Christmas party thrown by the club when they were young.
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Who has said they will?

Hence he used the term "seeds of support are sewn".

Still, it gives you chance to still try and make out it isn't any good and give a stupid example to try and back up your point.

I have seen 3 or 4 kids become city fans from going to things like that.
 
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Sky Blue Kid

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  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #148
Nick said:
What point are you trying to prove? What isn't factual about that post?

I replied about the link you posted in the one before it, which was a one off at a game where they gave out free pop and crisps to the kids. I even then confirmed what I was talking about just to be 100% as I realised you knew fuck all about what you were on about so probably wouldn't be able to keep up.

Is it that painful that there are actually good things going on? Yet again, the shouty shouty yet haven't got a clue strikes again.
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RE-READ your original reply to my "Pop and Crisps" post... Your reply is on #106... Then tell me I know FUCK ALL!...... Come on Nick boy, KEEP UP!
 
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Deleted member 5849

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  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #149
lifeskyblue said:
and JH led the way
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Think that's important really, isn't it.

New ideas that were newsworthy because they were new.
 
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skybluebeduff

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  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #150
Grendel said:
Hill would have always said under adversity support the team. I suspect his real ire would have been made at those who try and divide fans with the NOPM tripe.
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Most of these NOPM have probably still seen CCFC this season the same amount as you super home fans.... 10 home games so far in the league, same as away games, I've missed 1 away game. Pipe, smoke.
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #151
Sky Blue Kid said:
RE-READ your original reply to my "Pop and Crisps" post... Your reply is on #106... Then tell me I know FUCK ALL!...... Come on Nick boy, KEEP UP!
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I have, I have also replied multiple times. I also confirmed it for you and you quoted it and put it in bold but still failed to understand what was going on.

If you don't understand whats going on it is your problem, not mine.
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #152
Deleted member 5849 said:
Think that's important really, isn't it.

New ideas that were newsworthy because they were new.
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It's completely different now though, Sky Sports, FIFA, everybody getting excited about Ronaldo and Messi. It makes the job even harder to do
 
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Ashdown

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #153
Every time I look on here now there is a perfect dividing line between two main groups of posters. There are a few people who remain in the middle ground but generally there is one side opposing the other. It's shite isn't it, wouldn't it be lovely one day to be actually excited by the players performances, results, signings, big matches, ticket sales. No wonder people are looking elsewhere for stuff to do on a Saturday !
 

Sky Blue Kid

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #154
Nick said:
I have, I have also replied multiple times. I also confirmed it for you and you quoted it and put it in bold but still failed to understand what was going on.

If you don't understand whats going on it is your problem, not mine.
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NOT your fucking original post you didn't #106 FFS you'd make a fucking Saint swear.... And Mcmenemy is a fucking big bloke!
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #155
Ashdown said:
Every time I look on here now there is a perfect dividing line between two main groups of posters. There are a few people who remain in the middle ground but generally there is one side opposing the other. It's shite isn't it, wouldn't it be lovely one day to be actually excited by the players performances, results, signings, big matches, ticket sales. No wonder people are looking elsewhere for stuff to do on a Saturday !
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There are still match threads, football discussions, tactics etc?
 

rondog1973

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #156
Nick said:
Who has said they will?

Hence he used the term "seeds of support
Still, it gives you chance to still try and make out it isn't any good and give a stupid example to try and back up your point.

I have seen 3 or 4 kids become city fans from going to things like that.
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Nick said:
Who has said they will?

Hence he used the term "seeds of support are sewn".

Still, it gives you chance to still try and make out it isn't any good and give a stupid example to try and back up your point.

I have seen 3 or 4 kids become city fans from going to things like that.
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Oooh you are a colossal twat!

Didn't stag it off, said fair enough when you posted pics of players engaging with young fans and commended those who volunteer to stage such events.

Maintain that this in all probability isn't the biggest contributer in sustaining a fan base, but you can't help but be your usual pedantic knob self.
 
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Nick

Administrator
  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #157
Sky Blue Kid said:
NOT your fucking original post you didn't #106 FFS you'd make a fucking Saint swear.
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It was clear enough that I was referencing that? Then you quoted it and still went on.

Still, you can try the play on words to hide from the fact you try to have digs about things you know nothing about and they backfire on you.
 

skybluebeduff

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #158
Ashdown said:
Every time I look on here now there is a perfect dividing line between two main groups of posters. There are a few people who remain in the middle ground but generally there is one side opposing the other. It's shite isn't it, wouldn't it be lovely one day to be actually excited by the players performances, results, signings, big matches, ticket sales. No wonder people are looking elsewhere for stuff to do on a Saturday !
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It's a handful of people, not an entire fanbase, people seem to forget this forum is consisted of about 20 regulars and lots of lurkers. The divide is created by a certain few people.
 
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Ashdown

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  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #159
But they are becoming swallowed up with the constant battle as one side or the other usually takes it back to poking at the other. There shouldn't be sides, the fan base should be united if it's going to help the club survive.
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #160
rondog1973 said:
Oooh you are a colossal twat!

Didn't stag it off, said fair enough when you posted pics of players engaging with young fans and commended those who volunteer to stage such events.

Maintain that this in all probability isn't the biggest contributer in sustaining a fan base, but you can't help but be your usual pedantic knob self.
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I think you giving it the "what kid is going to say they support ccfc because of a party" line kind of sums up your attitude towards it. Nobody at all said that 1 party what will make kids support the club, they set it plants seeds to help them.
 
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Ashdown

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  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #161
skybluebeduff said:
It's a handful of people, not an entire fanbase, people seem to forget this forum is consisted of about 20 regulars and lots of lurkers. The divide is created by a certain few people.
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If I talk to people in Cov, in the pubs and restaurants at parties and weddings etc there is one common enemy ! Only on here are there about a dozen hard core defenders of the clubs owners.
 
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Deleted member 5849

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  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #162
Nick said:
It's completely different now though, Sky Sports, FIFA, everybody getting excited about Ronaldo and Messi. It makes the job even harder to do
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So we need some new ideas and innovation... just like the Jimmy Hill days.
 
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Nick

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  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #163
Ashdown said:
If I talk to people in Cov, in the pubs and restaurants at parties and weddings etc there is one common enemy ! Only on here are there about a dozen hard core defenders of the clubs owners.
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The reason things go on is because people say stupid stuff like that. Who is defending the clubs owners and where?

While people like you just keep spouting absolute shit it will get corrected for you, the same as it has been corrected on here about the players going into schools and the party stuff.

If you don't like it, stick to just saying SISU out over and over and getting a back pat for it if you don't like your views being questioned. Rather than just claiming people love SISU because they dont agree with your views.
 
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Deleted member 5849

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  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #164
Ashdown said:
If I talk to people in Cov, in the pubs and restaurants at parties and weddings etc there is one common enemy !
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Sure you're not that bad IRL really.
 
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skybluetony176

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  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #165
Nick said:
It's completely different now though, Sky Sports, FIFA, everybody getting excited about Ronaldo and Messi. It makes the job even harder to do
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Does this mean we have to add sky sports, FIFA, Ronaldo and Messi to the long list of people who are to blame for SISU not being able to run a football club and the spiralling decline of CCFC?
 

skybluebeduff

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  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #166
Ashdown said:
If I talk to people in Cov, in the pubs and restaurants at parties and weddings etc there is one common enemy ! Only on here are there about a dozen hard core defenders of the clubs owners.
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Faceless cunts is all they are, no bottle, no fight, arseholes the size of the channel tunnel from all the shafting.
 

lifeskyblue

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  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #167
Ashdown said:
But they are becoming swallowed up with the constant battle as one side or the other usually takes it back to poking at the other. There shouldn't be sides, the fan base should be united if it's going to help the club survive.
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The problem is that when the side is struggling, the football poor and the results negative fans fall back on blaming either the owners, the manager, the players or each other (or a combination of all four...oh and add the council). We have poor owners, an untested manager and distinctly average players. Therefore there is bickering, snide remarks and hostility.
Last season for the first half at least we were all engaged with football as it was exciting, fun and results were great. The recipe for us all pulling together is success. Unfortunately be prepared for a lot mor infighting and negativity.



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skybluetony176

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  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #168
Deleted member 5849 said:
So we need some new ideas and innovation... just like the Jimmy Hill days.
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What NW said.
 
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Deleted member 5849

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  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #169
lifeskyblue said:
and distinctly average players
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Optimist.
 
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Nick

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  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #170
skybluetony176 said:
Does this mean we have to add sky sports, FIFA, Ronaldo and Messi to the long list of people who are to blame for SISU not being able to run a football club and the spiralling decline of CCFC?
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Oh look, Tony comes in and completely misses the point of anything he has been said. Won't be long until you mention "conspiracy".
 
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rondog1973

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  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #171
Nick said:
I think you giving it the "what kid is going to say they support ccfc because of a party" line kind of sums up your attitude towards it. Nobody at all said that 1 party what will make kids support the club, they set it plants seeds to help them.
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If you could just rewrite that to make it comprehendable, that would be great.
 

Nick

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  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #172
rondog1973 said:
If you could just rewrite that to make it comprehendable, that would be great.
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Makes sense to me, apart from autocorrect changing "said" to "set".

People need to realise that it doesn't discredit SISU when people go off on one about this type of shit.
 
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Ashdown

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  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #173
Nick said:
The reason things go on is because people say stupid stuff like that. Who is defending the clubs owners and where?

While people like you just keep spouting absolute shit it will get corrected for you, the same as it has been corrected on here about the players going into schools and the party stuff.

If you don't like it, stick to just saying SISU out over and over and getting a back pat for it if you don't like your views being questioned. Rather than just claiming people love SISU because they dont agree with your views.
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Do you know Nick, this site would be OK without your contribution because all you do is try and smash up any views that you don't agree with. Your latest tripe over the last couple of weeks just involves you telling everyone 'They don't know what they are talking about', 'They know nothing' ! You are out of order and ruining the site with your bombastic bollocks !
 
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rondog1973

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  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #174
Nick said:
I think you giving it the "what kid is going to say they support ccfc because of a party" line kind of sums up your attitude towards it. Nobody at all said that 1 party what will make kids support the club, they set it plants seeds to help them.
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Pedantic knob your honour,

I rest my case.
 
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Nick

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  • Nov 28, 2016
  • #175
Ashdown said:
Do you know Nick, this site would be OK without your contribution because all you do is try and smash up any views that you don't agree with. Your latest tripe over the last couple of weeks just involves you telling everyone 'They don't know what they are talking about', 'They know nothing' ! You are out of order and ruining the site with your bombastic bollocks !
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So what usually happens is that when people disagree they discuss it and say why they think things, what makes them come to that conclusion etc.

If for example I ask a question about a protest and I get a reply just saying "well you must like SISU" then it isn't very constructive is it? Maybe if people actually had a debate about things rather than giving it the "you must love sisu because you dont agree" type shit then debates would go a bit further.

When people clearly don't know what they are talking about when having digs then surely it's ok to point it out and correct them? I'd more than expect it if it was reversed and would happily apologise when I was wrong.
 
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