PROTESTS: Singing off the same hymn sheet

[RobertT]

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?!

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.

[Arriba]

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.

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

[Spencer_White]

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

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.

[janaage]

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.

[DV]

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

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.

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....

[Spencer_White]

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

[DV]

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

[yeo]

Dv your balls are twice the size of your neck?

Why are they so big?

[Ralphy]

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

[Arriba]

hydroseal?

[skuaimages]

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

[Luci]

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.

[Arriba]

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

[jayohaitchenn]

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

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

[janaage]

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.