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1984 - What have we become?

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by EricMcManus, Oct 21, 2018.

  1. EricMcManus

    EricMcManus Fringe Player

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    Sadly, this isn't a reference to one of the greatest teams assembled post our 1983 admin.

    I've heard from reliable sources that the Club monitored James Mason on his return to VP. Edin apparently never eats in the Boardroom (he goes to his exec box) but whilst away, he positioned a member of staff in there, presumably to monitor James and report back.

    Sponsors and Mason were then monitored after the match by the same staff member in the 1911 Club and were seemingly being recorded, the action which has likely consequences on future sponsorship, let alone anger at the actions, if true.

    And now we have Stewards filming fans.

    Watch > City fans filmed

    We have sleepwalked into some George Orwellian 1984 nightmare.

    The saying goes that fish rots from the head. It's now time for heads to roll.
     
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  2. Ricky

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    The part of fans being filmed I am led to believe alot of clubs now have stewards with cameras so don't think this anything new(might be at city) but not elsewhere so i wouldnt be worried about I, however I would be if it was done secretly but the camera is clearly visible.
     
  3. CT Bantam

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    I think you're right Ricky. Fans have been filmed for years in one way or another to enforce rules and laws on inappropriate chants etc.
    You been warned. No more of that "go back to Germany" nonsense, you are aware of its racist overtones I hope? Brisbane can help if you are unsure ;)
     
  4. Onside

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    Oh no don’t start him off again!
     
  5. Old city man

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    Paranoia added to his talents? I feel the same,I think every team we play has it in for us along with match officials...
     
  6. Storck

    Storck Regular Starter

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    Shocking there was a member of staff in the boardroom and guess what there was one in the 1911 bar as well.
     
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  7. Disillusioned of Bingley

    Disillusioned of Bingley Fringe Player

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    Shades of the Third Reich here, what next, .....................?
     
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  8. Idlebantam

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    Load of paranoid nonsense
     
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  9. loz

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    Recent history; for a few years we were entrenched in the lowest division and at one point looked to be falling out of that. Our saviour was then appointed and thanks to the hard work of him, our 2 not super wealthy owners and others, we managed to progress every year for 5 years with some incredible memories in the journey.
    We then got minted owners who promised us the premier league but their vision frightened off the guy who had saved us. Never mind, they appointed a local hero who continued the progression with some of the most entertaining football we had seen for years and we even went back to Wembley. Before the next season started however, rumours started to surface that all was not what it should be within our club. Surely our manager would show the complete respect that our owners superior football knowledge should merit. It couldn't be true that our owners had had such a big bust up that for 2 months, they were not on speaking terms. Whatever, the team continued to thrive for the rest of the year until they suddenly decided to stop playing. Losses abounded and the chance to play Man U at home tossed away. The manager as always shouldered the blame and we got a better one, only results didn't actually improve. The season ended on a low and our manager decided he would rather be unemployed than work for us. Never mind, loads of top candidates wanted to come but unfortunately none did, so a young untried guy was given the job of being our owner's mouthpiece. ST sales tumbled and the new season quickly became a disaster. Never mind, we already had someone else hanging out to dry. His successor is now at his wits end trying to sort out a team from those signed up for him.
    The situation is now so serious, some of us older ones are comparing it to Avenue of 52 years ago. Our situation is so perilous that in a couple of years we might not have a club and one or 2 who post on here will still not see a common denominator and be wondering why.
     
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  10. brisbanebantams

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    you seem pretty obsessed with me, not much going on at home?
     
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  11. Silverbantam

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    Provide evidence or this is just bullsh*t !
     
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  12. Keefly Bantam

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  13. Keefly Bantam

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    He has said we can meet at Linfield Mount, ward 5 anytime and he will show us all the evidence we need. :eyes:
     
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  14. Interested Bystander

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    As at least half the stewards at WHU home games have body cameras, perhaps I could get a deal on my image rights
     
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  15. Offside

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    Hammer went bust years ago .
     
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  16. brisbanebantams

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    we were being filmed at charlton away last season and at bury. nothing new.
     
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  17. Keefly Bantam

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    and Blackpool
     
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  18. Interested Bystander

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    On average each UK citizen is on a camera 70 times a day
     
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  19. Bronco

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    I'll ask a @Keefly Bantam@Keefly Bantam question,

    Do you know that for sure ?.
     
  20. Bronco

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    Usual stock reply from @Silverbantam@Silverbantam.
     

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