srsmithusa Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Anybody notice that Mark AVFC looks quite a bit like Remi? Has anyone ever seen them together? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MikeMcKenna Posted February 23, 2016 Author VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted February 23, 2016 All, I will be honest, I think it is a pity that more Vt'ers are not getting directly involved. I really didn't want to start this off and before exposing myself to the inevitable abuse, thought long and hard before posting about it on VT. But now it is a case of "In for a penny.... in for a pound" Over recent years I haven't been a prolific poster on Villa Talk but count myself more as a long term member and frequent lurker. Over the last 3/4 years I have seen dozens maybe hundreds of different people advocating that we "Do Something....!" I am sure some of these members don't agree with the idea of a "Walk Out" but i cannot believe that everyone is against. After so many failed protests, we have actually made more real progress on "Out the door on 74" than anything else! This has been achieved by a very small team working behind the scenes. If you are absolutely not interested I respect that, but if you believe and accept that what we are doing is in the best interests of Aston Villa, I would simply ask you to PLEASE HELP! We may be setting up a a private invitation only "volunteer" FB page. Even if you don't go to games, live abroad etc there are still ways you can assist. We need more volunteers for FB, Twitter, other forums, press releases and more ideas to spread the word and maybe even help on match day. Every little thing helps I really look forward to eventually going back to my quiet life down in Dorset! If you are willing to help, please PM me, DDID or DK82 We have 6/7 days to go till Everton game PLEASE HELP! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMcKenna Posted February 23, 2016 Author VT Supporter Share Posted February 23, 2016 Mark you did a fantastic job - this is NOT about me it is about AVFC and #OutTheDooron74. You should be congratulated for having the balls to do it. You stood up when it counted. Personally I am chuffed for the campaign. Who would have thought we could be on SKY sports after starting just THREE DAYS ago? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 One small thing you can do is to follow @OTDO74 and RT whatever is posted by that handle. You don't even have to write the tweets yourselves then! Other than that I echo Mikes words. Just send one of us a PM or declare your interest in here and we will plumb you in somehow. We have a foot in the door, but it's only a foot. Let's kick the **** wide open! Unleash hell on the bastards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 17 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: One small thing you can do is to follow @OTDO74 and RT whatever is posted by that handle. You don't even have to write the tweets yourselves then! Other than that I echo Mikes words. Just send one of us a PM or declare your interest in here and we will plumb you in somehow. We have a foot in the door, but it's only a foot. Let's kick the **** wide open! Unleash hell on the bastards. Also guys, don't forget to just tweet (or retweet) to the people on this list, on the right day... The sheet can be found at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PVX3x0xmVOodPefPiNGrXZ5kV339F-8iqNmR6DEadcA/edit#gid=30289747 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I've even got my Mom RTing @OTDO74! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Long time member and lurker here. Really impressed with the work you guys are doing. I am on Twitter, although rarely tweet myself, but I am now following @OTD074 and retweeting what I can. Keep up the great work! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 (edited) I'm fully behind this protest & campaign, even though i won't be at the matches to take part. Well done organisers. Protests > apathy. Edited February 23, 2016 by ender4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post foreveryoung Posted February 23, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted February 23, 2016 I promised myself I wouldn't go to anymore games under this regime. But knowing the protest is on, an the great work that has gone into this, I will go to support us fans who have had enough of being taken for mugs. Nice one lads, fair play. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marka Ragnos Posted February 23, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted February 23, 2016 (edited) I'm going to turn off my malware-chocked stream at the 74th minute. Of course, it's always shit, so it will probably turn itself off. Maybe I'll just close my eyes. Edited February 23, 2016 by Marka Ragnos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I probably be at work when the game is on but I would have turned off the stream in support of the guys who are doing a top job on this maybe I will actually just walk out of work at that time in the game 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Protests > apathy. Definitely But one of the worst things about the apathy is half of these "how about we try cheering them for 90 minutes instead" fans don't realise the reality of how deep the apathy is We must get an atmosphere, positive or negative, at VP about 4 times a season if we're lucky, even baggies at home was like a library and that afters the buzz of last year's 2 games in a week, it's absolutely killing the club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 1 hour ago, Marka Ragnos said: I'm going to turn off my malware-chocked stream at the 74th minute. Have you not heard of @Chewie? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MikeMcKenna Posted February 24, 2016 Author VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted February 24, 2016 (edited) Crazy day today, haven't had time to cover all the Villa related FB groups. However it has become noticeable that some individuals were constantly sniping so I have chosen to respond. Hopefully politely. This a copy of the statement I have put in the various FB Pages: Over the last three/four days while promoting the #outthedooron74 protest, we have interacted with hundreds if not thousands of Villa fans in one way another but mainly via Facebook, Twitter, Forums etc We have deliberately avoided getting embroiled in conflict because everyone's opinion must be respected whether we agree or not and getting into arguments is counterproductive. As you will appreciate, with limited time it has been impossible to respond to the many comments for and against so I apologize for not answering to many individuals. We have read all kinds of arguments against the #outthedooron74 protest and respect everbody's right; to not turn up, stay or do whatever. . Fortunately 99% of people have been civilized but some people seem to positively revel in criticising, abusing without qualification any attempt to affect change by fans. Remember we are Villa fans as well. Rather than respond individually to each argument or the specific criticism it would be easier to respond to these on a point by point basis. We have identified about 7 general objections. Here are the first three. More tomorrow: 1. "True" fans would never "Walk out" and leave before the end. So does that mean that going to Rotterdam, 5 x League Cup finals, over 1500-1600 home games ever in the Premier League, Div 1, Div 2, Div 3, traveling over 7000 miles per year following Villa, no longer counts towards being a "true" fan? Anyone that uses the "true" fan argument should say what makes them more "true". When we go down to the Championship will they still follow Villa like we did after all the other relegations to the lower leagues - will they still be true? 2. "Bored with all this talk of walk outs/protests" We understand that people love the trivia associated with supporting a football team, funny pictures, the banter, Gabby's latest baby etc etc (nothing wrong with all that) But why do some lose interest and even get a little aggressive when it comes down to the nitty gritty of discussing the very future of our club? We and thousands of others are "bored" ****less with the last five/six seasons on the pitch which see us facing relegation to the Championship. Being humiliated every few months and breaking the "worst ever" records is now par for the course for AVFC. Having been in the Premier League and top flight for over 28 years, few people under 35 years old will know what it is like outside the top division - bluntly it is SHIT. If we don't play well when we are relegated or return quickly to the Premier League, Villa could soon become very boring. After several years in the Championship (or even worse) many of the Villa FB pages and forums could become as quiet as a wet Tuesday night in Walsall. That said we at #outthedooron74 will continue to support the club through 'thick and thin' - it's what we do, what we have always done. But we are not going to just accept it and keep quiet because some people think it is boring. 3. "Stay at home, hit them in the pocket, not having another penny from me, they don't care, why should I, haven't been to Villa Park since McLeish, Lambert etc" If people choose to stay at home, that is obviously their choice. However together with 25-30,000 others we prefer to "support" our club in person by turning up to matches. We would never dream on telling those that don't, that not going to games was stupid, dumb etc So why do people say this to us? Our money, if we choose to waste 16 minutes so what? We totally respect your position but frankly don't think people who no longer attend games should preach to those that do about what is the right or wrong protest. Has your personal protest or absence made any difference? The club has gone from bad to worse despite the non attendance of thousands. The club is making losses and Lerner is effectively refusing to invest any more money, whether he loses another 1 million a year because some don't turn up is neither here nor there to a Billionaire but the club suffers And has to find from elsewhere. Not going to games didn't work under Ellis and it will not work under Lerner. We want our group protest to be seen and highly invisible and believe we should "Turn Up, Stand Up, Walk Out the Door on 74". We want to keep Villa in the spotlight and remind Lerner constantly how he has totally ****** us. He doesn't like publicity but he is going to get plenty. Apart from the other objections, I will also answer the most common of all "What's the Point" sometime tomorrow. Respect to all fans whether you agree with us. Would appreciate same in return thanks. Edited February 24, 2016 by MikeMcKenna 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanO Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 15 hours ago, villa4europe said: based on the number of us that walked out long before the 74th minute vs liverpool, it wont be an issue Ahh but that was adhoc, this if it happens could result in 1,000's trying to get out at the same time without the normal way at the end of the game....at least they might get to watch the finish on the screens. I applaud those who are willing to at least give it a go, if it does get a lot of support (my guess is it will depend on the score and quality of game..2-2 at the time might keep fans seated) the the least it will do is get the media asking questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 (Sorry about the above, couldn't get rid without posting it.) Mike far be it from me to advise you but I will..... Don't bother answering/explaining to people making criticisms like those above. You won't alter their views and they are a tiny, tiny, minority. I mean, how many fans bother with online stuff in the first place let alone going to the trouble of posting that they are bored with the idea ! Just not worth it. Keep up the good work and keep your energies there ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacbuddies Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I don't know why anyone is moaning about walking out on 74 and wasting 16 minutes of the game. They were quite prepared to waste a whole 90 minutes of the recent Liverpool game and have wasted thousands of minutes watching the dross served up at VP over the last 5 or so seasons. Some people are just not worth bothering about. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexbelowsound Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I think the better fan responses like "stay and support your team" are more to do with people being scared of standing up on 74 and being the only one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 1 hour ago, pacbuddies said: I don't know why anyone is moaning about walking out on 74 and wasting 16 minutes of the game. They were quite prepared to waste a whole 90 minutes of the recent Liverpool game and have wasted thousands of minutes watching the dross served up at VP over the last 5 or so seasons. Some people are just not worth bothering about. Yup, a few of them are in this FB thread... https://www.facebook.com/villafans/?fref=nf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacbuddies Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Yup, a few of them are in this FB thread... https://www.facebook.com/villafans/?fref=nf Yea there are quite a few knob heads on there by the look of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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