Yet another thread gets dragged into the name change debate. In my simplistic view, the idea is to get some banners made that honour old players and show support for the current team at the same time adding some colour and life to the KC.. On that basis, together with countless other fans, I happily made my donation. Yes, we need a debate on the name change, and there are plenty of other threads on that subject, but that shouldn't mean hijacking every other thread on the forum.
100% agree, supporting the players and manager and now celebrating the players from our past, that is what is at the heart of this and nothing else. The whole ideal, that a bunch of anonymous posters on an internet forum, have funded banners and now flags is great. It shows that even in times when supporters may be divided in their views, we can still work together to show support.
I'm going to have to do this in this way, as reality gets lost otherwise. Apologies to anyone else. Your list, on the other thread, was well in excess of 20; pie-in-the-sky maybe, but you held a positive view that anything could be challenged; good for you - but what's changed?: Why are you confused, I've given you nothing to be confused about? I believe the banner project would be best left for a while - but you should read back and understand that my view of the project includes all elements; not just the most recently decided 6' x4' versions. The 6' x 4' ones are going to be supporter held so my remarks were about where the bigger ones would be positioned - but yes, I did question what text would be on the 6' x 4' banners - is that unreasonable when you are asking for folk to make donations to them? Is it everyone who is not permitted to ask questions, or just me? I supported the 'In Bruce We Trust' banner by donating towards it; the surplus funding was the spent on the Cobb-Morley banner - not one of my choice but I went with the moment as it seemed pointless not to, The second real phase of this project then took a hold and I gave it nothing more than some reasonable questions. I outlined my concerns of how it could later be construed as a measure of support for the name-change - I hold the view that after having to live through the many months of this bitter exchange between owners and supporters, nothing should be done to afford him any action he could twist as being supportive. I still hold that view. The change to 6' x 4' has undoubtedly masked the fact that there needs to be owner consent to what is on the banners, it is very convenient, but it does not make the name-change issue disappear, nor does it make the wider banner project any clearer. I have also pointed out that I believe buying any further banners, without the correct name of the club on them is tantamount to supporting his policy. I suggested a way it could look as it seemed a reasonable thing to do - not just a problem, but a possible solution - just like the stanchions fixings; do you not believe that is reasonable? My wish is your command? You pompous fool; are you so far up yourself that you believe you can dictate that opinion on these threads has to be bought at your whim? I'll buy what I want, just as I'll die when I want - no doubt not soon enough for your liking. The more I look at your new style of posting I realise it really is not that new, but it certainly starts to mirror the style of Allam - well done on that. Do grow up.
I thought the PayPal button, on the first post was there for that purpose. I asked a simple question which was then responded to and then other conversations started (not mine). You protest far too much as any post that needs assistance stands out like a sore thumb and can be dealt with no bother.
This is where we disagree. I ignored your earlier one as it was just more nonsense. On to the other thread if necessary.
But we should not be surprised, should we? I am sure it will be cobbled into some form of solution the away fans will be expected to accept - the cream of any club's support have already been sold short. It is especially sweet for him (Allam) as some supporters - some anti-name -change supporters, amongst others - are now going to fund his in-stadium banners - all in a style that satisfies his corporate tragedy. I can understand the pro-name-changers, and even the fence-sitters, sucking up to this project, but anti-name-changers really do need to take a check-pace and reconsider how their enthusiasm is misplaced at this particular time in the club's history. Either that or re-evaluate just how much they are anti-name-change. Everyone is cozying up with each other, which under normal circumstances would be terrific, but we still have the dark cloud of a malignant owner hanging over us. I really do apologise to one and all if this bores you, but if you were anti-name-change 18months ago, what has changed?
I don't know how many threads you want to try to drag this out on, but I'l explain again. You can have a flag with Hull City AFC on it. I've given you several options on how that can be done. If you need any help getting it, just let me know. I've lost count of the number of different ways I've explained to you that we can put what we want on our flags. You offered your thoughts during the discussion, and people chose what they preferred rather than your suggestion which was to have no banners supporting the team There is currently no requirement to match a 'corporate strategy'. What we are determined to do, is simply support the team, and let the name change debate be handled by those in a better position.
All you keep doing is challenging me to stump up for the full cost of a 6' x 4' flag; why? You ignore the principle (I think you have forgotten what that is) of the bigger project (you have told us all how things are on-going in the background - but you can't tell us ), that is lost when you drop down to 6' x 4', a convenience to get-around the Hull City AFC name having to be cleared by the owners/the club. I believe 'gone native' is the term that applies in your case. Don't lose count of what you are offering me, just stop offering them, as I will spend my money when I like - you are the last person I would seek a solution from.
Here's another thread you're in danger of dragging way off topic, but.. Fez, as has been explained to you many, many times, we can have what WE want on the flags. People on here chose. The club had no input to the design. It was done openly on here. I decided nothing, neither did the club it was open suggestions by posters. The size was a practical solution to the problems associated with hangng more banners. The wording is, in the opinion of the designer, the way to get the best from the image. The images are of Hull City legends, in Hull City's ground, Chosen by Hull City Supporters, to be sited and looked after by Hull City Supporters. I guess that's going native. You made your suggestions, people didn't take them up. You want no banners supporting the team, others do. You want your own design on a banner, you can have it. Do you have an opinion on the topic of this thread?
One minor issue for consideration. There have been understandable issues finding a home for the two large flags, which have now been resolved as best they can. So dropping to the 6x4 flags is a smart move. But if I have read the threads right, there is nowhere identified for these smaller 6x4 flags to be displayed either. Is that likely to result in a flashpoint when they get draped over other people's seats or over advertising sites? I've recently had a complaint from a fan raised with me, about his banner being removed by stewards when it only partially obscured an advert at the KC - are we not risking heading in the same direction with these banners if we have no certainty about how they will be displayed on match day? I'm sorry to raise a question without offering a solution, but it is perhaps a matter worthy of some thought.
Yes, Sir. I hold the view that after having to live through the many months of this bitter exchange between owners and supporters, nothing should be done to afford him any action he could twist as being supportive. I still hold that view.
DMD if it really is possible to have what we want on a banner in the stadium, here is an offer for you. I am prepared to pay the whole cost of a banner which reads WE ARE HULL CITY if this banner could replace the Steve Bruce one for one home game this season. Edit should have said a banner the same dimensions as the Steve Bruce one. As i already know i can take a banner / flag up 6 x 4 into the ground with whatever i want on it ( within the existing rules )
It will be interesting to see how the management of the stewards react to this initiative; as there will be nothing contentious on the flags, like Hull City AFC, it is a grand opportunity for the club to gain brownie points and make sure they are seen to be supportive.
