islandblue 366 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 TO FINISH ABOVE POST As I was saying I decided if I went it would hurt our club and that on this occasion I should abide by the Clubs wishes and stay away Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,286 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 The fact of the matter is, if someone wants to go, let them go, if someone wants to boycott, let them boycott. The important thing in all this is the match, I couldn't give a fuck about anything else now. As long as we win, who cares? Who is anyone to tell another person what to do? This isn't Germany 1939, this isn't Russia 1900's, this isn't Spain 1900's. We live in a free country where we can make our own choices. If someone wants to go and support their team, what gives anyone the right to have a go at that. It's not selfish, it's not going against the club, it's SUPPORTING your club.If someone wants to boycott, by all means do what you want.Honest to god.When Charles Green negotiates with the spl scum we want him to speak softly but carry a big stick and the big stick would have been a complete boycott of tannadice ... if it had been absolute it really would have put the wind up those counting down the days untill we come back with our money and that would have strengthened our position. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,286 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 It will be fans from other clubs buying the away tickets, we'll soon find out if we hear any Rangers songs getting sung at the game. If there is Rangers fans there they should be ashamed of their selves.I am beginning to wonder if a lot of the 400 tickets have been bought by non-Bears. It will be interesting to see what happens if/when we score Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertz123 598 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I don't get the people saying that the ones going are trying to be über Rangers fans yet by not going they think it makes them better fans than the ones who are going. (if that makes sense) I'm 100% behind the boycott, that part just seems ironic to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,286 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 I think perhaps anyone going may see themselves as "the chosen few" and will be able to boast in the future about how they braved tannadump when there were hardly any other Bears there ... if that is what they are hoping for then they are very misguided ger50champ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 How is it supporting the club when the club has asked us to stay away? At least get it right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gronaldo 38 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I am beginning to wonder if a lot of the 400 tickets have been bought by non-Bears. It will be interesting to see what happens if/when we scoreI reckon there might be a few "casual fans" going to it that don't really follow the team that closely or know what the situation is. I know it seems like you'd have to be living under a rock to do that, but we have so many fans that it would only take a tiny percentage to get to 400 sold. That's one of my main worries about this idea of picket lines - it could spill over into hurling abuse at families and whoever else who don't really appreciate the depth of feeling about it.Sometimes I think we forget that just because we talk about something intensely on this forum and wherever else, it doesn't mean everyone out there that has some identification with the club follows this stuff as closely. smartypants 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,286 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Well this threads had everything,threats against fellow members,decapitated pics and a 16 pager so far not your usual Thermo thread Normal service has resumed Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,286 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 I reckon there might be a few "casual fans" going to it that don't really follow the team that closely or know what the situation is. I know it seems like you'd have to be living under a rock to do that, but we have so many fans that it would only take a tiny percentage to get to 400 sold. That's one of my main worries about this idea of picket lines - it could spill over into hurling abuse at families and whoever else who don't really appreciate the depth of feeling about it.Sometimes I think we forget that just because we talk about something intensely on this forum and wherever else, it doesn't mean everyone out there that has some identification with the club follows this stuff as closely.I just wonder as well if there could be some locals looking for trouble I mean how often do they get the chance to outnumber us and they also know if something starts at our end we will get the blame Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartypants 4,416 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I reckon there might be a few "casual fans" going to it that don't really follow the team that closely or know what the situation is. I know it seems like you'd have to be living under a rock to do that, but we have so many fans that it would only take a tiny percentage to get to 400 sold. That's one of my main worries about this idea of picket lines - it could spill over into hurling abuse at families and whoever else who don't really appreciate the depth of feeling about it.Sometimes I think we forget that just because we talk about something intensely on this forum and wherever else, it doesn't mean everyone out there that has some identification with the club follows this stuff as closely.Excellent post.Rangers Media + other forums do not encapsulate the entire Rangers support.Some of the sabre-rattling on this and the other thread has been ridiculous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hubbard 280 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I think perhaps anyone going may see themselves as "the chosen few" and will be able to boast in the future about how they braved tannadump when there were hardly any other Bears there ... if that is what they are hoping for then they are very misguidednaw !.............no one's that thick even amongst us !these tickets have been bought by Dundee utd, supporters and any tims. Aberdeen or Hibs fans living nearby. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertz123 598 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I think perhaps anyone going may see themselves as "the chosen few" and will be able to boast in the future about how they braved tannadump when there were hardly any other Bears there ... if that is what they are hoping for then they are very misguidedI remember getting the same shite for going to Malmo when we were told we risked getting the club banned from Europe. Each to their own an all that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,286 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 naw !.............no one's that thick even amongst us !these tickets have been bought by Dundee utd, supporters and any tims. Aberdeen or Hibs fans living nearby.I wouldn't rule out a few thinking that ... I do feel though a lot of the 400 won't be Bears Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,286 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 I remember getting the same shite for going to Malmo when we were told we risked getting the club banned from Europe. Each to their own an all that.Do you not agree though it strengthens Charles Green's hand in negotiation if we can act as one and be seen to act as one Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WadeWilson 4,670 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 THIS JUST IN...Maverick Golfer caught sulking in his bedroom after his timely banning: ger50champ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertz123 598 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Do you not agree though it strengthens Charles Green's hand in negotiation if we can act as one and be seen to act as oneI do, aye. I'm not arguing against the boycott just saying if they want to go that's up to them. I'm not really in a position to judge after Malmo, though. We were told we put ourselves before the club then as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,610 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I think perhaps anyone going may see themselves as "the chosen few" and will be able to boast in the future about how they braved tannadump when there were hardly any other Bears there ... if that is what they are hoping for then they are very misguidedNail on head ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekJohnstone 1,135 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 You banned him from RM for going, seems harsh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Your bitter with too much hate, I just want to go support the boys and have a good day outYou missed an 'h' out in there somewhere Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,592 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 You banned him from RM for going, seems harsh.You seem to have not seen the posts when he posted zombie emotions.The beast was on the wind up all day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 You banned him from RM for going, seems harsh.he was banned for being a tim on the wind up. He posted a fkn zombie smiley from the huddleboard while laughing at us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekJohnstone 1,135 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I've not seen that am presuming he's banned for his beliefs forgive me but am overseas at the moment........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I've not seen that am presuming he's banned for his beliefs forgive me but am overseas at the moment...........I've heard you're next mate,for sticking up for him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muirheadbear 1,483 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I said at the very outset that some Bears would go and i got slaughtered (and mocked) by some. I'm not going - I wasn't going anyway boycott or no boycott. And I'll state what I said at the outset when the boycott threads started. I will never slag any Rangers fan who has supported the team religiously over the last 30-40 yrs having never missed a game. I'm talking about friendllies in Europe, Australia the lot. I know a couple of guys who are like that who will be in the DU end tomorrow sitting on their hands.Therefore these supporters are being told by fans groups who they have no part of or do not wish to be represented by, that they cannot attend this game? Fans groups, like he RSA who creamed tickets for the UEFA Cup Final and flashed them about pubs while I, a season ticket holder for 30 years and on the priority scheme too, had to buy one on Ebay for £500, these spongers, drunk drivers et al have never had my vote nor will they ever speak for me. Incidentally, the logic of this boycott will go out the window if there's a replay. Do we boycott that game too? After all, Dundee Utd will scoop half the gate that night if it happens and it would be a helluva lot more than tomorrow's game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekJohnstone 1,135 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I've heard you're next mate,for sticking up for him.Note to oneself should not come on here and read a post after 8 hrs in the bars..........sorry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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