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  • Start date Feb 22, 2012
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ashbyjan

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  • Feb 22, 2012
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When we were trying to get the Save Our City thing up and running we held the meetings at Hen Lane. There were some people who mentioned that a more central location would be of benefit rather than one out of town near the Ricoh. So the question is where would you hold supporters meetings, forums etc that is more central for people to get to? Any suggestions welcomed. Ricoh itself? Hen Lane? ROAC club on Foleshill Rd? Where?
 

LastGarrison

Well-Known Member
  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #2
Royal Warwicks in town.

Spencer Club, Earlsdon.

Rose and Crown, Stoke.
 

lordsummerisle

Well-Known Member
  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #3
Caesars night club in Balsall Common.
 

We'll_live_and_die

Super Moderator
  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #4
lordsummerisle said:
Caesars night club in Balsall Common.
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You dirty boy. Are you a regular?
 

torchomatic

Well-Known Member
  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #5
The Oak? We can all have a friendly smoke with the first team squad.
 

Sick Boy

Super Moderator
  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #6
torchomatic said:
The Oak? We can all have a friendly smoke with the first team squad.
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I wish I could have as such low standards as you.
 

rob9872

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  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #7
Why do we need supporters meetings for the sake of it?

If there is a specific agenda as in the SoC campaign I can kind of understand it, but the group has no power and what can be said by attending that can't be said on an on-line forum?

I would say that a pre-defined list of questions could be distributed on line. You will get better responses, better turn-out, no fear of people not wanting to stand up and be counted or being shot down in flames for disagreeing with the popular vote and no travel costs incurred.

Surely fans forums unless a player or manager is to attend were just a pre-internet thing.
 

rob9872

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  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #8
Sick Boy said:
I wish I could have as such low standards as you.
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This post suggests that you do!
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #9
rob9872 said:
Why do we need supporters meetings for the sake of it?

If there is a specific agenda as in the SoC campaign I can kind of understand it, but the group has no power and what can be said by attending that can't be said on an on-line forum?

I would say that a pre-defined list of questions could be distributed on line. You will get better responses, better turn-out, no fear of people not wanting to stand up and be counted or being shot down in flames for disagreeing with the popular vote and no travel costs incurred.

Surely fans forums unless a player or manager is to attend were just a pre-internet thing.
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Exactly, a webinar would surely do? Happy to set some sort of webinar up through here on a date / time where people could put questions forward in moderation.
 

torchomatic

Well-Known Member
  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #10
Thank you. Its a gift.

Sick Boy said:
I wish I could have as such low standards as you.
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Nick

Administrator
  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #11
I thought it was quite funny
 

Sick Boy

Super Moderator
  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #12
I can't think of many other club's fans who would be happy with their players out smoking and on the piss whilst the team are facing certain relegation.

I didn't realise there was so little self-respect and passion amongst our fans towards our club.
 

torchomatic

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  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #13
Are you a six year old girl?
 

ashbyjan

Well-Known Member
  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #14
Sad state of affairs when people would rather sit anonymously behind their keyboards firing off opinions than actually get of their butts and actually joining in, interacting with other fans, enjoying the crack, having a laugh, sharing ideas, having an argument even etc. Are Cov fans really so apathetic that they cannot be bothered to put a tiny bit of effort into trying to effect the way their club is run, is it such an effort to actually leave the confines of your abode and meet other fans?
 

WillieStanley

New Member
  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #15
Hey???!!! I thought this was put to bed??!!

Back to the subject, a webinar sounds like a great idea!
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #16
ashbyjan said:
Sad state of affairs when people would rather sit anonymously behind their keyboards firing off opinions than actually get of their butts and actually joining in, interacting with other fans, enjoying the crack, having a laugh, sharing ideas, having an argument even etc. Are Cov fans really so apathetic that they cannot be bothered to put a tiny bit of effort into trying to effect the way their club is run, is it such an effort to actually leave the confines of your abode and meet other fans?
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I think it would be more a meet up for a beer than anything surely?

Would a few fans going for a beer and talking about the club really effect the way their club is run?
 

rob9872

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  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #17
ashbyjan said:
Sad state of affairs when people would rather sit anonymously behind their keyboards firing off opinions than actually get of their butts and actually joining in, interacting with other fans, enjoying the crack, having a laugh, sharing ideas, having an argument even etc. Are Cov fans really so apathetic that they cannot be bothered to put a tiny bit of effort into trying to effect the way their club is run, is it such an effort to actually leave the confines of your abode and meet other fans?
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Its not about being anonymous its about having as many opinions as possible from people with the desire and ability to express them so a balanced opinion can be formed.

I'm sure ost of us have a drink and the craic when we go to games or go out with our mates. You know, real friends from outside the cyber world.
 

WillieStanley

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  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #18
ashbyjan said:
Sad state of affairs when people would rather sit anonymously behind their keyboards firing off opinions than actually get of their butts and actually joining in, interacting with other fans, enjoying the crack, having a laugh, sharing ideas, having an argument even etc. Are Cov fans really so apathetic that they cannot be bothered to put a tiny bit of effort into trying to effect the way their club is run, is it such an effort to actually leave the confines of your abode and meet other fans?
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This is why people want to get involved. This discussion hasn't gone as you planned so, again you've posted about apathy, lethargy and laziness.

In the age of the internet, surely this type of forum benefits from the opportunity for everyone to get involved. Don't make it exclusive to those who live local. Give a voice to everyone. From the supporter who lives far away, to the immobile, to the guy with great work and family commitments. We all deserve a voice, so instead of insisting on it being in a social club, why not embrace the free technology we have available to us.

The internet is a powerful thing. Ask Rage Against The Machine.
 

ashbyjan

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  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #19
Surely it would depend what the meeting was about wouldn't it? At this moment in time all I am asking is for suggestions about a physical venue.
Obviously going forward there will be a variety of methods of communication including e-shots, radio, tv, fans forums, internet forums etc and a webinar would be a great one, maybe some way of combining a live meeting with a cyber one would be ideal.
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #20
ashbyjan said:
Surely it would depend what the meeting was about wouldn't it? At this moment in time all I am asking is for suggestions about a physical venue.
Obviously going forward there will be a variety of methods of communication including e-shots, radio, tv, fans forums, internet forums etc and a webinar would be a great one, maybe some way of combining a live meeting with a cyber one would be ideal.
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I think personally it makes sense to have it near to the Ricoh or even in the Casino? There will always be people who moan about it being too far!
 

WillieStanley

New Member
  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #21
Another great thing about a Webinar is that you don't have to worry about a minute taker...
 

torchomatic

Well-Known Member
  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #22
Or a liberty one.
 

WillieStanley

New Member
  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #23
torchomatic said:
Or a liberty one.
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:claping hands:Excellent!!
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #24
Craftsmen have a room I think
 

Delboycov

Active Member
  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #25
Nick said:
I think personally it makes sense to have it near to the Ricoh or even in the Casino? There will always be people who moan about it being too far!
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One of the reasons given why gates are so shite is because the Ricoh is such a bugger to get to for many fans! Maybe on a match day or failing that...how about Highfield Road!?! Nobody ever complained about getting there ;-)
 

torchomatic

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  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #26
I think youll find all our craftsmen are on the pitch, Nick.
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #27
Delboycov said:
One of the reasons given why gates are so shite is because the Ricoh is such a bugger to get to for many fans! Maybe on a match day or failing that...how about Highfield Road!?! Nobody ever complained about getting there ;-)
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Is it really that much difference from HR to the Ricoh from another perspective? I can't complain as it is walking distance now but I mean for out of town people?

The parking is an issue though, can't just leave it outside somebodies house now
 

Delboycov

Active Member
  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #28
Nick said:
Is it really that much difference from HR to the Ricoh from another perspective? I can't complain as it is walking distance now but I mean for out of town people?

The parking is an issue though, can't just leave it outside somebodies house now
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I think it is for many, particularly those that don't have a car and have to rely on public transport! Of course it all depends where you live but I think this is a whole new debate! Personally I would think somewhere central...maybe Club Heat? ;-)
 

skyblueinBaku

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  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #29
Nick said:
I thought it was quite funny
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So did I. That's why I gave it a 'like'.
 

lordsummerisle

Well-Known Member
  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #30
ashbyjan said:
Surely it would depend what the meeting was about wouldn't it? At this moment in time all I am asking is for suggestions about a physical venue.
Obviously going forward there will be a variety of methods of communication including e-shots, radio, tv, fans forums, internet forums etc and a webinar would be a great one, maybe some way of combining a live meeting with a cyber one would be ideal.
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Maybe you could set up a supporters protest group, call it, I don't know, Save Our City 2?

Then you could get ousted, and set up a splinter supporters protest group, maybe Save Our City 3?
 

lordsummerisle

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  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #31
La_Lucha said:
You dirty boy. Are you a regular?
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I think it's closed now, not that I would know anything about the place or what goes on there or anything, er, like.
 

We'll_live_and_die

Super Moderator
  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #32
lordsummerisle said:
I think it's closed now, not that I would know anything about the place or what goes on there or anything, er, like.
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That'd mean Birmingham is the closest then.
 

The Reverend Skyblue

Well-Known Member
  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #33
lordsummerisle said:
Maybe you could set up a supporters protest group, call it, I don't know, Save Our City 2?

Then you could get ousted, and set up a splinter supporters protest group, maybe Save Our City 3?
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What a fucking petty, childish post.
At least Jan tried to do something to get the vermin out of the club. I would ask the lordship, what the fuck he has done to get SISU out,!!!
People who sit behind there computers making spiteful remarks about someone who TRIED to make a diference, make me sick and ashamed to be a skyblue fan.
I have'nt done fuck all yet about the SISU out campaign, but i would never lambast someone whi tried.

The Rev
 

ashbyjan

Well-Known Member
  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #34
Thanks for your support Rev but its no skin off my nose - if you put your head above the parapet you will get shot at by all sides. All are entitled to their opinion, after all that's why we come on these forums and have meetings.

We are working on something at present - not a splinter group, not the Peoples Front of Judea or the Popular Front etc, but more along the lines of taking over the dregs of the Sky Blue Trust and forming a proper supporters club which amazingly enough for a club of Cov's size doesn't exist. Then together we can have some say in how the club is run, holding the owners, be that SISU, Hoffman or whoever directly to account over the way they act and not just moan about it on forums. I still want SISU out but also want something longer term that will represent supporters now and in the future - ideally with some form of legitimate board representation etc.
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Feb 22, 2012
  • #35
ashbyjan said:
Then together we can have some say in how the club is run, holding the owners, be that SISU, Hoffman or whoever directly to account over the way they act and not just moan about it on forums.
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Would the clubs owners listen though?
 
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