TannochsideBear 355 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I was on the day trip yesterday and one of the things that had a lot of bears furious last night was the cowardly actions of the players and management staff at the airport after the game. Kaunas is a really small airport, with one departure lounge with about half a dozen gates all at the back of the lounge. The players stayed on the bus for over an hour, sitting outside the airport terminal building, too scared to come into the airport and meet the fans who they let down. Only after we were all on our plane did they get off the bus. These actions probably surprise nobody anymore, but after shunning the fans who had watched in the pouring rain all game at the end of the match when not one player came over to applaud/apologise to the fans, then they cannot even face the music in the airport. There were only 175 bears there, the hardcore supporters, not a drunken mob, and to have walked through, or to have mingled and apologised for the display would at the very least have given us something back after spending £373 to go and watch them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy 68 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 You're just a customer mate. The Chairman, the Chief Executive, the back-room staff, the manager and now obviously the players do not give a shit about you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I noticed that at the end of the match and think its bad when they dont have the balls to at least thank the fans for travelling and for listening to they annoying horns for 90mins, the airport thing annoys me,only mingle with the fans when the goings good eh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minstral 5,375 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 murray only wants you money, he could not give a f-ck about the fans or club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dado 334 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 The players are a disgrace for not going over to the fans after the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Stars Bearette 1 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 imagine the difference it would have made if they had come over and apologised, held their hands up...at least some gesture of sympathy with the fans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueIsTheColour 35 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I know mate. At the time i was in such a depressed mood i didn't really care to be honest. But looking back now those player should have had to come into that airport and personally apolagise to every Bear who travelled to that game. You are right, they are cowardly and that was more than reflected on the pitch aswell. An absolute disgrace. :angry2: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leiper 0 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 imagine the difference it would have made if they had come over and apologised, held their hands up...at least some gesture of sympathy with the fans Totally right mate. It will also reassure some of us that they actually do give a flying fuck about the fans and the club itself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer 11 2,575 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 somehow i think some of those players were instructed to stay on the bus novo doesnt seem to be the kinda of man to cowar in a bus to me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,286 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 They were probably worried that there would be a scene ... unlike timmy at Vigo airport the mhedia just love to report bad news about us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplfishtank 4,656 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I was on the day trip yesterday and one of the things that had a lot of bears furious last night was the cowardly actions of the players and management staff at the airport after the game. Kaunas is a really small airport, with one departure lounge with about half a dozen gates all at the back of the lounge. The players stayed on the bus for over an hour, sitting outside the airport terminal building, too scared to come into the airport and meet the fans who they let down. Only after we were all on our plane did they get off the bus. These actions probably surprise nobody anymore, but after shunning the fans who had watched in the pouring rain all game at the end of the match when not one player came over to applaud/apologise to the fans, then they cannot even face the music in the airport. There were only 175 bears there, the hardcore supporters, not a drunken mob, and to have walked through, or to have mingled and apologised for the display would at the very least have given us something back after spending £373 to go and watch them. been there loads of times with gers away i even said to my mates sometimes your better not seeing players in airports as they often let you down when you do meet them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu 981 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Cowardly bastards on and off the field. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksen_da_best 2,034 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Am sure many of the players were desperate to stay on the bus and avoid the fans, am sure their were one or two who wanted to get off to thank the fans. All the players arent cowards, but a good 90% are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,647 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Cowardice starts from the top down, this comes from that scrap metal merchant, get him tae fcuk ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I was on the day trip yesterday and one of the things that had a lot of bears furious last night was the cowardly actions of the players and management staff at the airport after the game. Kaunas is a really small airport, with one departure lounge with about half a dozen gates all at the back of the lounge. The players stayed on the bus for over an hour, sitting outside the airport terminal building, too scared to come into the airport and meet the fans who they let down. Only after we were all on our plane did they get off the bus. These actions probably surprise nobody anymore, but after shunning the fans who had watched in the pouring rain all game at the end of the match when not one player came over to applaud/apologise to the fans, then they cannot even face the music in the airport. There were only 175 bears there, the hardcore supporters, not a drunken mob, and to have walked through, or to have mingled and apologised for the display would at the very least have given us something back after spending £373 to go and watch them. 175 fans x £373 = £65275. That's under £5000 each from Walter and the 13 players on show last night. Surely, as a peace offering, the travelling fans should at least be offered it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedarvelmarvel 796 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 one grain of comfort there will be no big euro bonuses for them this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffbear 4,096 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I was on the day trip yesterday and one of the things that had a lot of bears furious last night was the cowardly actions of the players and management staff at the airport after the game. Kaunas is a really small airport, with one departure lounge with about half a dozen gates all at the back of the lounge. The players stayed on the bus for over an hour, sitting outside the airport terminal building, too scared to come into the airport and meet the fans who they let down. Only after we were all on our plane did they get off the bus. These actions probably surprise nobody anymore, but after shunning the fans who had watched in the pouring rain all game at the end of the match when not one player came over to applaud/apologise to the fans, then they cannot even face the music in the airport. There were only 175 bears there, the hardcore supporters, not a drunken mob, and to have walked through, or to have mingled and apologised for the display would at the very least have given us something back after spending £373 to go and watch them. 175 fans x £373 = £65275. That's under £5000 each from Walter and the 13 players on show last night. Surely, as a peace offering, the travelling fans should at least be offered it. Totally agree Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCLoyal9 53 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Not entirely relevant , but on the issue of Club/Supporter relations ; I remember a couple of seasons back Sunderland were playing an away game , possibly which ended in an important win. Anyway , a number of Sunderland fans were thrown off an Easyjet flight for signing some anthems on the way back. Step in Mr Quinn , who paid the taxi fare for every single supporter all the way back to Sunderland. How far away Rangers are from forging that kind of bond with its fanbase :angry2: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkiebear 1,013 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Our club doesnt deserve to have fans like us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca 8 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Just a couple of hours ago I walked past Kyle Lafferty outside Pizza Hut in the centre of Glasgow. I don't blame him in any way for last night but was still very surprised to see any Rangers player walking through the public city centre after last nights result. I literally walked right past him and only wish I stopped him to ask his opinion on last nights performance, tactics, him being benched and Walter Smith in general. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfc_no1fan 13 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Am sure many of the players were desperate to stay on the bus and avoid the fans, am sure their were one or two who wanted to get off to thank the fans. All the players arent cowards, but a good 90% are. Yeah you would have had Nacho Novo sitting on the bus saying "I hope the fans still love me!!!" " I gave 100% tonight" " what if the blame me" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer 11 2,575 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Am sure many of the players were desperate to stay on the bus and avoid the fans, am sure their were one or two who wanted to get off to thank the fans. All the players arent cowards, but a good 90% are. Yeah you would have had Nacho Novo sitting on the bus saying "I hope the fans still love me!!!" " I gave 100% tonight" " what if the blame me" Thers only one NACHO Novo we still love you wee man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_RFC87 761 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Disgusting! They should be on their knees to fans like you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekbear93 3 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 did they not end up getting on the same flight ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johngers Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 That is disgraceful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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