Saturday

[Spencer_White]

The problem is the same as it's been from the start, getting information out. The Club can come out in the Adver, on the OS and in the local tv media. What can we do? If the Trust say something the club counter by saying that the Trust is a minority of supporters and then proceed to dismiss them as busybodies, or out for their own agenda. Most fans will swallow this.

Exactly.

Kingston Robin from myonlyswindon.com basically shows what the average head-in-the-sand supporter is like.

If our average supporter was like KingstonRobin I would take a machine gun into the Town End.

[deltaincline]

Agree with the sentiments to a large degree delta, but I think it's a bit harsh calling people plastics because they're worn down by the whole thing. That said, while I can understand the "here we go again, what's the point" frustration but one way of guaranteeing any protest has no effect is to not bother turning up because you're fed up of it all.

The plastics jibe was aimed at one or two who gave it large on here when the protests happened before but were oh so quick to stick the boot in yesterday when someone mentioned having another go. Seems like they're more interested in taking the I-told-you-so moral high ground, rather than fighting the cunts in the boardroom.

I fucking hate Plastics. No history, just fucking talk bollocks all the time.

[wheretherealredsare]

quote="Si Pie"]Just an aside. Wouldn't a protest be better BEFORE Saturday?[/quote]

Exactly what I was thinking. If it is all left until Saturday, although it may not be pointless, it could be too late to influence the situation. If the purpose of any action is to give the takeover (and possible boardroom changes) as much support and impetus as possible it needs to start now. Small actions swelling into the main event on Saturday, which could be a celebration or protest as appropriate.

It seems easy enough for roundabouts to be "postered" for someone's 40th birthday. How about "SAVE OUR SWINDON" coupled with "FITTON BY FRIDAY" posters?
The same messages can be painted on sheets and hung in or out of windows, draped in high traffic areas or made up as flags/banners carried on cars and vans.
If sheets can't be painted something red, preferably with MD or BH or SG etc written on it, could be displayed throughout the town. Windows, doors, front gardens, shops, offices, lamposts - just as many as possible. "Red card for the board"?
The magic roundabout and maybe somewhere at the top of town (near The Adver and BBC Wilts offices?) might benefit from a large sign, on a car roof, displaying "IF YOU WANT FITTON IN - HOOT YOUR HORN." Even if it only gets a few toots it may be reported as an exclusive "STFC IN TOWN CENTRE BLAST SHOCK!"

Throughout the fanbase there are people with media contacts who may be able get the information out. Perhaps an open appeal to the people of Swindon asking them to support the actions above in some way could be published and/or broadcast. Those of us away from Swindon perhaps still have family and friends in town and can call on their support.

Others may come up with alternative or better ideas but the important thing is to get started before it is too late. Also, boycott if you must but the more there are at the CG on Saturday the louder will be the celebration/protest.

[Sippo]

IMO the only protest that will happen will be behind the arkells. The magic roundabout idea never worked- most people want to go to the pub!

[wheretherealredsare]

That was then! This is now. Do "a Swindon" if you must and whinge about it when it's all gone wrong or try and change the habits of a lifetime and do something positive.

You could start by asking the pub landlords to display the SOS/FBF posters.

[Panda Paws]

See if anyone remembers the show ...

The time for talking is over. Now call it extreme if you like, but I propose we hit it hard, and we hit it fast, with a major, and I mean major, leaflet campaign.

[wheretherealredsare]

Or see if anyone remembers the time when instead of contributing something constructive or getting physically involved people either sat at their PC's taking the piss or going to the pub and drinking it instead. Just a few days before the complete takeover by apathy.

If there are any better ideas out there share them.

[Batch]

See if anyone remembers the show ...

The time for talking is over. Now call it extreme if you like, but I propose we hit it hard, and we hit it fast, with a major, and I mean major, leaflet campaign.

I think we're losing sight of the real issue here, which is 'What are we gonna call ourselves?' Erm, and I think it comes down to a choice between 'The League Against Salivating Monsters' or my own personal preference, which is 'The Committee for the Liberation and Integration of Terrifying Organisms and their Rehabilitation Into Society'. Erm, one drawback with that - the abbreviation is 'CLITORIS'.

[wheretherealredsare]

Bit of a cunt, then?

[red macca]

9 pages and no solution, i will be the cunt shouting up at the window again like was the other day .

[sonic youth]

don't swear!

[horlock07]

quote="Si Pie"]Just an aside. Wouldn't a protest be better BEFORE Saturday?

Exactly what I was thinking. If it is all left until Saturday, although it may not be pointless, it could be too late to influence the situation. If the purpose of any action is to give the takeover (and possible boardroom changes) as much support and impetus as possible it needs to start now. Small actions swelling into the main event on Saturday, which could be a celebration or protest as appropriate.

It seems easy enough for roundabouts to be "postered" for someone's 40th birthday. How about "SAVE OUR SWINDON" coupled with "FITTON BY FRIDAY" posters?
The same messages can be painted on sheets and hung in or out of windows, draped in high traffic areas or made up as flags/banners carried on cars and vans.
If sheets can't be painted something red, preferably with MD or BH or SG etc written on it, could be displayed throughout the town. Windows, doors, front gardens, shops, offices, lamposts - just as many as possible. "Red card for the board"?
The magic roundabout and maybe somewhere at the top of town (near The Adver and BBC Wilts offices?) might benefit from a large sign, on a car roof, displaying "IF YOU WANT FITTON IN - HOOT YOUR HORN." Even if it only gets a few toots it may be reported as an exclusive "STFC IN TOWN CENTRE BLAST SHOCK!"

Throughout the fanbase there are people with media contacts who may be able get the information out. Perhaps an open appeal to the people of Swindon asking them to support the actions above in some way could be published and/or broadcast. Those of us away from Swindon perhaps still have family and friends in town and can call on their support.

Others may come up with alternative or better ideas but the important thing is to get started before it is too late. Also, boycott if you must but the more there are at the CG on Saturday the louder will be the celebration/protest.[/quote]

I am sorry but I just cannot get the Advertisers apparent loath to actually publicise the situation we are in?

They have been dropped by the club, but still print any old shite that Bob gives them.

It is likley that many supporters only get their info from the paper and thus do not realise the precarious position their club is in!

[red macca]

don't swear!

Fuck off

[Panda Paws]

See if anyone remembers the show ...

The time for talking is over. Now call it extreme if you like, but I propose we hit it hard, and we hit it fast, with a major, and I mean major, leaflet campaign.

I think we're losing sight of the real issue here, which is 'What are we gonna call ourselves?' Erm, and I think it comes down to a choice between 'The League Against Salivating Monsters' or my own personal preference, which is 'The Committee for the Liberation and Integration of Terrifying Organisms and their Rehabilitation Into Society'. Erm, one drawback with that - the abbreviation is 'CLITORIS'.

Classic

[axs]

bloody rimmer and his peaceful ways.