Why do we need to declare anything a success? That's not something I'd want us to do at all. If the crowd is low enough to generate media attention then it'll have worked, that's all that matters. If it's not a small enough crowd, then it hasn't worked but the charities have benefited. I've seen a few people predict (DMD has alluded to something similar a couple of posts after this one) that we're going to come out beating our chests on Monday about how successful it is, but why would we even want to? That's not what this is about at all. Whatever happens, we have no interest in going on about it after the event. The only aim is to get it into the media. We don't know whether that will work, but people asked for a boycott so we're doing it to see if it works. If we wanted to prove a point, we wouldn't use a boycott to do it.
I assume by we you mean the trust? I'm not sure I buy the response to be honest. I think that may be a hint of not wanting to admit it hasn't gone as well as hoped. If the had had 5,000 choose to boycott and pay their £12 thus making £60,000 for charity the trust most certainly would (rightly) beat their chest about it to every media outlet going. Surely if media attention is all they want then they'd be harrassing media outlets to recognise and publicise what they achieved rather than hoping somebody may mention it from their own initiative. Still, whatever happens happens and the trust has made a good amount for charity
****ing hell, it was a SUGGESTION Never mind, I'll try and offer a reasonable response: I have to admit to missing the posting of the funding links on the 22 Dec, so had a trawl through many pages not previously read to find it. It certainly showed a very mixed bag of support and not that many making a statement through the charities (both local?). The donations are great, but the individual amounts not really significant; how many of those folk would really take the hump if it could be seen that the objective could be achieved in a different, more beneficial way? I just wouldn't get Walter to communicate it for you. I won't use a post with a full stop, as is your wont; ****ing childish as it might be. When looking for the funding post I read some interesting stuff and above are a couple of yours. You see, I agree with you; this is all about creating a story and keeping the pressure on the Allams - pretty much what I posted and what I think a structured U-turn would achieve - far better than the boycott. This one amused me as I am no stranger in trying to get Hull City AFC onto banners - especially when the issue at hand was name-change ... ... back off Dutch, it's done. Ah, so we agree then I accept that, which is why I took great trouble to explain myself and offer it as a suggestion, but, remarkably, there seems to be folk who agree with me. So much for healthy discussion, hey?
Pot kettle or different opinions. Another difference is I don't resort to calling people ****s, twats and dicks when they don't agree with me.
A post with just a full stop is a function of this board not allowing posters to delete posts in their entirety. Sometimes people change their mind after they've clicked post.
No i'm sure every one of your posts is dripping with calm, respectful debate. That halo must be polished by now shirely?
Not quite pal there's still a bit of polishing to go yet. By the way that is the first time anyone has used the words, calm and respectable when describing me and my thoughts/views on Hull City. I thank you for that, In fact I'm filling up.
Yes I meant the Trust; I'm one of the directors. Trust me, we do our share of media harrassing. The problem is national media have a lot of stuff to report and aren't always interested. The boycott is one attempt to change that. It may or may not be successful. Either way I don't see us repeating it because supporters are so split on it. One that definitely was successful was the billboard, so we'll be repeating that in the near future. I can't force you to believe me, but as I keep saying, this really isn't about us wanting to show off how successful it is and I can promise you that if there's a sub 5,000 crowd tomorrow, which I would call a success in terms of participation in the boycott, I won't be bragging about it.
You're being deliberately misleading by quoting something from an entirely seperate post to the one with the suggestion; why? That really is schoolboy nonsense, just to try an justify yourself. PLT was talking schoolboy nonsense by, once again, trying to tell folk what to think based on his huge business experience. I've given him support in the past, but, like quite a few others, I'm tired of constantly reading his posts lecturing others on what they should think.He rarely discusses anything.
I've no idea which post you're referring to, I quoted that one because I thought that was the with your suggestion on it. Paranoid ****er.
I've had a good read of this thread, considered all of the opinions and I've decided that I'm right and you're wrong* * I assume everyone could say the same...which is some type of consensus I suppose. Happy weekend everyone, I hope you all enjoy it.
What happened to support the team not the regime? Isn't this a 180? Not much of a consistent message really is it? Sides, its 12 quid. Even if anyone's donated, hardly going to break the bank.
You're ****e at insults and ****e at reading thoroughly. You really are an arrogant bloke, get over yourself ffs.
