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Can someone post what is going on and when it is going on and I will bang this on the other forums/vital Swindon town etc along with other people doing it. Its best we are all singing off the same hymn sheet. We need to get as many people as possible out tonight.

as far as I understand it

about 50 people will end up outside the arkells afterwards, shouting and swearing making STFC fans look like complete dick heads infront of a TV crew and later on the news.

Please tell me im wrong....

Thats what I'm scared it will look like, and we'll become a laughing stock....

We've got to do something Dan, it really could be now or never.

I'm afraid you could be right DV, but things are starting to look pretty bad and we might not get another chance.

DV, Sippo, grow a fucking neck - both of you.

Like Tom said, it's do or die really. This could very really be our last ever game tonight.

I agree we've got to do something, dont get me wrong....

.....but in slightly more relaxed terms we said the same thing last year, got 50 people turn up....some dick heads just shouting words like fuck off and cunt a few times.....then back into the CGH for more beer.

I know its been said, but someone needs to say right....outside the entrance before the game......then behind the directors during the game and back outside after the game till they leave, not till you want another pint till they leave....if its 1am its 1 fucking am.

Plus, what do we sing and shout whilst we are there? again we dont want to look like idiots and be swearing consistantly for the TV crew because they wont even show it if we do.

i honestly think pre match will be more effective.camera's will be there from 5.30 so surely this needs to be taken advantage of?

I've got a neck, and testicles twice the size of it.....but if this going to be done and this could be our last chance it HAS to be done properly and effectivly.

Last seasons attempts, lets be honest were pathetic.....

because it was a handfull of people wanting to keep it all on the QT.  This time people don't give a shit and want it to be public knowledge.

Come up with a simple plan such as:

1) March of several hundred (should just about manage that from everyone on here and a few recruits at the time) on the turnstiles about 5 mins before kick off (meaning you don't lose the drinkers and might get a few last minute additions).

2) 1 or 2 simple Board Out style chants, as you say without abuse

3) Congregate afterwards, pass on the word during the game even if you don't know the person next to you.  Most will say piss off, some may join for a bit.

Get the word out about all 3 now.

Unfortunately I'm off sick today, so an appearance on TV could be my job, otherwise I'd be there is spades.

Gary I think this calls for a leader to unite behind ... now is your time ... take control Mr Stanley and lead the troops forward.

Seriously tho ... It needs someone to organise it as Gary has stated at the beginning of this thread ...

 Gary is someone to look up to so I say it should be he - he is a good representative of the ordinary fan

I think in the ground during the game is best.

I know Il get slagged off, but Its the only way now. This is it now, we are fucked.

Yep, as per my point 2, in the ground and people will join in in numbers.

would anything like a stand out/sit in work

Either dont go to the game, or dont leave....

Maybe all on the pitch afterwards for a sit down protest....storm the board room.....rather than just chants

Also, what would happen to Wills loan if he suddendly died?!

Do you know who should lead this??

Someone like Phil King.  IF this is as serious as it sounds surely Phil would be up to be the figurehead of such a movement.

Now is not the time for the likes of Paul D or Gary (no offence to either) trying to show the board and other fans that the board are screwing us.  We need Phil, an ex-player with only the clubs best interests at heart, to tell it how it is.

F*** his commentary connections, or the fact he may still get on with people at the club, if something isn't done NOW, then there will be no club.

Come on Phil, have the bollocks to be the leader of the protests, before it's too late.

Someone give the bloke a call to discuss.

Just my initial thoughts.

It would require a few people with big balls to organise a sit in during the game, generally starting off chants to that effect, shouting out at people, getting in place to try and recruit people who are about to leave at the end.

this is the way i support!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
rob put on a mask wig whatever!

I think storming the directors box at Full time would be good. Stewards didnt seem too bothered on saturday, not sure if they have been payed, so it could actually be easier than normal. The just a sit in perhaps?

As for the comment about Wills, dont even think about it.

The average fan will not listen to Trust supporters at the moment, as unfortunately they see the Trust as a political party trying to "win power" which is why you need an independant person to come out of the woodwork and say "you know what, this board are doing everything in their power to play russian roulette with OUR club".

I hate to say that but from what I have heard from some (misguided) supporters I fear that we will not be able to convince them of our genuine intentions.

That sounds like a plan to me, esp if we stormed in such numbers the stewards couldnt do much about it.....but again, sit in till what is achieved exactly?

Although (being a pussy) I guess they'd get the police involved and it could turn nasty. Last thing we want is people getting arrested....

What else can we do? Except to make sure they know they are no longer welcome?

I dunno, but to be honest....I highly doubt any of them will even be there tonight, esp if they've seen the adver

Dv your balls are twice the size of your neck?

Why are they so big?

And to think we were worried about Cheltenham fans protesting  :|

hydroseal?

fatbury said:
Gary is someone to look up to so I say it should be he - he is a good representative of the ordinary fan

you do need a leader/spokesperson -
is there a woman who could do the speaking?
especially with the media there
just have two or three main points to get over
keep it very simple
have them written down on lots of A4 or smaller sheets
hand them out to as many people actively involved

the main point to get over in my opinion is

     We knew the club has been in financial difficulties for a very long time  but the latest statement
     clearly shows the actual current situation is far worse than we have been led    
     to believe, and now it may be too late. The whole management team  
     must take full responsibility. Being incapable of running a commercial  
     enterprise they should resign.

The horrendous problem is that such action would almost certainly result in winding up orders - whether someone rescues us will be in the lap of the gods -  it is a very dark moment

If the fans can sound on the ball, and show the faith maybe there is a chance.

Good luck - I'll be with you all in spirit

Whoever acts as speaker HAS to know the ins and outs thoroughly and be prepared to answer any questions based on pure fact and not speculation.

fred elliot,rob t,or paul d should be speaker imo

Or Lady, she's got a face for TV.

You are not going to win the "hearts and minds" of the run of the mill fan, by having another normal run of the mill fan spouting out what we've all been spouting out for the last x amount of months.

You need someone who the average fan will think "f*** me, if he's getting involved then this is serious".  You need someone with a love of STFC to stand up and be counted.  Someone non-political.

Just had this again.


Hi



We are very keen to cover the current issues surrounding Swindon Town tonight.



Please contact me with further details about protests etc.



Thanks



Chris Spittles

ITV West

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I have nothing personal against these 3 fine STFC supporters but I am worried that if one of these three are chosen then you'll end up with all the normal anti-trust bollocks.

but paul d and fred in particular are privvy to more info than the regular fan jan.

Get Don Rogers involved...

They won't be able to cover the amount of history that's gone on in the last few years without making the report last an hour.

Probably someone who follows the Trust's sentiments and states that the club is wrongly being held to ransom would probably suffice.

It has to be the TRUST. They represent a thousand fans, &  alot more agree with the fact that the current board need to be removed, even if they aren't pro fans consortium.
A few may be anti-fans consortium, but I assure you the majority are not & besides, this is about removing the ca**er in our club, not about putting anyone in particular in. (I've been told not to use the word cancer about the board)

I agree with that Arriba, but I'm concerned that without a real "Swindon face" i.e. ex-player, a Swindon fan who thinks all trust members are evil are not going to be convinced by a trust member talking about how the club is in danger.  As that kind of supporter is going to lay some of the blame at the trusts feet.

We need an ex-player who would be willing to talk of their disgust at the way the club is being run.

I still think someone like Phil King would foot the bill, the man did well at the charity event, and only has Swindon's best interest at heart.  No hidden agenda's there (not that I think there's a hidden agenda with the trust).

Thanks for the thoughts guys.

BUT until a mandate is given from the membership that we back this action it would be wrong to front it, as it would appear then to be Trust led.

As a side issue, I have been signed off work for 5 weeks with epilepsy, I cannot be seen all over the TV and papers leading a charge into battle.

Not the best career move

Probably best - the bleeping machine wouldn't be able to keep up  :D

Unfortunately we are already a laughing stock. Everyone is laughing at us so us protesting on tele ent going to make much of a difference.