The Orange Revolution - The Real Aim

[janaage]

In light of Mr Bennett's comments in today's adver can I just confirm what the whole aim of this is.

It's a visual display of support for the Fans Consortium (FC).  It is not intended to divide the supporters, it is designed to allow those who support the FC to SHOW their support rather than leave this bubbling under the surface only for chants of sack the board to start, groups hanging outside the back of the Arkells baying for blood.

From 3pm tomorrow I will be cheering on the lads like I do at every game, however the one thing I will also be doing is wearing an orange t shirt to show the board that I do not support them.

As for Mr Bennett's comments about "true supporters" doing this and doing that, well the one thing I have tried to do during all of this is to not pressure anyone from doing anything they don't want to do.

If you would like to show the current powers that be that you think they should discuss the possibility of a takeover with the FC wear orange.  if you are happy with the current set, carry on as normal, it's really up to you!!

Thanks for your time.

[Batch]

Fancy forwarding that to Ed for tonights phone in?

[janaage]

Have you got his e-mail add?

I would phone in tonight, but I'm on my Christmas party this afternoon.

[Batch]

Don't have the actual email address, but you can email them from the BBC RS web profile page

http://www.bbc.co.uk/wiltshire/content/articles/2005/10/27/ed_hadwin_feature.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/wiltshire/content/articles/2005/10/27/shaun_hodgetts_feature.shtml

[janaage]

I've mailed Ed, hopefully he'll give a nice balanced view of events.

[Roddy_Radiation]

Janaage, could you keep MyOnlySwindon updated with any "official" Orange Revolution stuff like this for those of us who don't get over to this site that often. Cheers, Roddy.

[janaage]

Sorry about that Roddy I never registered on MOS until yesterday, I haven't managed to activate my account yet (as work don't allow it).

Apologies to all on MOS, it was an oversight on my account, nothing personal!!!!

[Batch]

Hope you don't mind Jan, I posted your 1st post above on MOS

[janaage]

That's great mate, like I say I've had a problem logging on to that site.

Hopefully get that sorted soon.

[OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR]

So according to Nigel Bennett, if you happen to support the Power/Fans consortium and wish to show your support by wearing orange you are not a 'true fan'.

What a load of bollocks.

I seriously wonder what planet some people are on :evil:

[janaage]

I honestly can't remember the last time I wore "colours" to a home match.

Slap my wrist.

[sonic youth]

i can't remember the last time i saw nigel wearing colours either.

[spacey]

I've been guilty of taking the piss a little bit out of this whole orange thing due to my belief that orange is a bit of a poofy colour. It's easy to criticise somebody who takes it upon themself to instigate change for the better and of course that is why I do it.

I applaud Janaage for his efforts and for putting himself in the firing line but this part of his statement concerns me slightly

If you would like to show the current powers that be that you think they should discuss the possibility of a takeover with the FC wear orange.  if you are happy with the current set, carry on as normal, it's really up to you!!

Thanks for your time.

Does this mean that anybody who doesn't choose to dress in orange will be viewed as pro board? Nigel Bennett stating that anybody wearing orange isn't a true fan is ridiculous but saying anybody who doesn't is pro board is equally so. I hate it when the supporters are put in a position where they are forced to make such a choice. I personally feel that it will take positive action to achieve the goal of ousting the current regime and peaceful protest such as this just buys them more time to divide the fanbase further.

Obviously I'd love to be involved in this positive action but I have to put some shelves up and I've got a casserole in the oven.

[SwindonTartanArmy]

I've been guilty of taking the piss a little bit out of this whole orange thing due to my belief that orange is a bit of a poofy colour. It's easy to criticise somebody who takes it upon themself to instigate change for the better and of course that is why I do it.

I applaud Janaage for his efforts and for putting himself in the firing line but this part of his statement concerns me slightly

If you would like to show the current powers that be that you think they should discuss the possibility of a takeover with the FC wear orange.  if you are happy with the current set, carry on as normal, it's really up to you!!

Thanks for your time.

Does this mean that anybody who doesn't choose to dress in orange will be viewed as pro board? Nigel Bennett stating that anybody wearing orange isn't a true fan is ridiculous but saying anybody who doesn't is pro board is equally so. I hate it when the supporters are put in a position where they are forced to make such a choice. I personally feel that it will take positive action to achieve the goal of ousting the current regime and peaceful protest such as this just buys them more time to divide the fanbase further.

Obviously I'd love to be involved in this positive action but I have to put some shelves up and I've got a casserole in the oven.

Dont have to wear orange, just make sure you hold up the orange card thingy!

[Iffy's Onion Bhaji]

i think its all a great idea! and i think the fans need to make a noise about it othwerwise the board will just carry on and carry on! they are on their last legs so let's finish them off for good! but in a good way if that makes sense?