Franchise V Swindon (Not an offical match day thread)

[SwindonTartanArmy]

and any victory they have will seem so hollow. On another forum I once said that a franchise fan celebrating success, would be like paying for a prostitute and then banging on about 'this fit bird you'd pulled'. I wonder what Phil thinks of this analogy?

well I like the analogy

[herthab]

It's over, they've won.

Despite all the protesting and argument prior to and after their move to mk, they succeeded in their aim. I don't like them for it, much less respect their fans.

But to carry on with name calling and vitriol is pretty pointless, isn't it? They actually love the fact that people get so worked up about their existence, you're actually helping to give them their own identity.

Much better just to treat them with silent disdain.

[Doore]

It's over, they've won.

Despite all the protesting and argument prior to and after their move to mk, they succeeded in their aim. I don't like them for it, much less respect their fans.

But to carry on with name calling and vitriol is pretty pointless, isn't it? They actually love the fact that people get so worked up about their existence, you're actually helping to give them their own identity.

Much better just to treat them with silent disdain.

Completely agree, well said.

[Batch]

By way of reciprocation, I hope your 'team' dies a horrible death.

Thirded

[Ardiles]

Much better just to treat them with silent disdain.

Yeah...that'll show 'em.

I think I prefer the Churchill approach (ie doggedly stick two fingers up at them) to the Halifax/Chamberlain preference of making peace with your enemy in the interests of convenience.

For the sake of the next team to be threatened by a franchising scheme - which, you never know, could one day be us - I think I'll stick resolutely to my current approach of politely reminding Phil and his ilk that they are the footballing scum of the Earth.  No to appeasement!

[herthab]

Yeah...that'll show 'em.

I think I prefer the Churchill approach (ie doggedly stick two fingers up at them) to the Halifax/Chamberlain preference of making peace with your enemy in the interests of convenience.

For the sake of the next team to be threatened by a franchising scheme - which, you never know, could one day be us - I think I'll stick resolutely to my current approach of politely reminding Phil and his ilk that they are the footballing scum of the Earth.  No to appeasement!

Explain how I'm advocating appeasement?

[BANGKOK RED]

What is the point of treating them with disdain if it is done silently?

[herthab]

What is the point of treating them with disdain if it is done silently?

It means you don't give them the attention they so obviously crave. They fucking love the fact people spout off and get worked up about their club.

I'd prefer them to be ignored completely, no debate, no conversations, no insults, nothing.

[PetsWinPrizes]

I'd prefer them to be ignored completely, no debate, no conversations, no insults, nothing.

Other wise known as letting them get away with it.

[Ginginho]

Other wise known as letting them get away with it.

I think the point is that they have already got away with it.
Whether you like (or anyone else) it or not, they are not going away.
It's been done, all the shouting abuse, vitriol, pointless arguments isn't going to change that.

They are the laughing stock and are not treated with respect by any other fans, but to keep going on and on and on about it is pretty pointless.

[DV]

and any victory they have will seem so hollow. On another forum I once said that a franchise fan celebrating success, would be like paying for a prostitute and then banging on about 'this fit bird you'd pulled'. I wonder what Phil thinks of this analogy?

That is a really awful analogy.

What you've just said is, anyone who has paid out in order to win things, hasnt really won anything.

[adje]

It means you don't give them the attention they so obviously crave. They fucking love the fact people spout off and get worked up about their club.

I'd prefer them to be ignored completely, no debate, no conversations, no insults, nothing.

"When Saturday Comes" the most excellent football magazine(10x better than 4-4-2) does just that and simply does not acknowledge their existence.Im with Herthab on this one.

[Rich Pullen]

Yes. I do like how every WSC Season Review makes a point of it.

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Good on them.

[Doore]

I didn't realise WSC did that - I may have to start buying it.

[Mexicano Rojo]

good job the french resistance didnt feel like that.

and yes im comparing them to the nazis