MikeMcKenna Posted February 21, 2016 Author VT Supporter Share Posted February 21, 2016 6 hours ago, dn1982 said: Why not wait till we are actually relegated?? It may be a virtual certainty but whilst there's any chance we should back the team. Once that's sorted I think you'll find more support. I am one of 8 ST holders and all of us think it's a dumb idea at present. Why say anything if you think it is a 'dumb idea'? It is easy to stand on the sidelines and snipe. Come the end of the season WHEN we are relegated what will YOU do? We are our own worst enemies. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMcKenna Posted February 21, 2016 Author VT Supporter Share Posted February 21, 2016 4 hours ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: Mike wrote a great email to the press. It was passionate, lively, and it made the point well enough that it got him a spot on radio. I don't know if he posted it in the thread? Either way if he's happy for me to do so I'd be delighted to tidy it up a touch and we can use that as the mission statement. DDID I sent two versions. Will send you the other then see what you think might work. Still waiting for feedback from SKY and ITV who contacted me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danwichmann Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 To the guys organising the social media (great job by the way) , might want to have a look at a 'thunderclap'. https://www.thunderclap.it/?locale=en I won't be at any of the games to walk out, but my (completely useless) moral support is absolute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) It's all very simple. There is only one way and that is for US to deal with THEM. RL TF & SH should have the feeling of "what will our customers do next?" We need a start, It MUST be a revolt from the fans We have to grab them by their balls. Almost anarchy. RL TF & SH must feel "ok we cant beat this lot, they are out of OUR control" Leaving them no alternative but to get out. Ask yourself, what would RL do if TF & SH resigned? He would be forced to do something. We have no choice but to start something, anything & everything. Increase momentum, when things start to take effect, TURN THE SCREW. Dont stop till TF & SH resign & RL sels Get up stand up Walkout save the club Edited February 21, 2016 by Grasshopper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) Grasshopper is correct. IT NEEDS TO BE A TOTAL BOYCOTT ACROSS THE PAGE. Sustained by the great work Mike is putting in behind the scenes. If the dickheads running the club have gave up, then so should the people bank rolling it! - Who are us, the Customers! Paying rocket polishers like Lescott to play shit and tweet pictures of flash cars! Prick! Edited February 21, 2016 by AvfcRigo82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 2 minutes ago, AvfcRigo82 said: Grasshopper is correct. IT NEEDS TO BE A TOTAL BOYCOTT ACROSS THE PAGE. Sustained by the great work Mike is putting in behind the scenes. If the dickheads running the club have gave up, then so should the people bank rolling it! - We, the Customers! Baby steps first though. There is a massive amount of apathy by people who think we can't make a difference. Make this a success and then look at the next steps. A boycott is not impossible with momentum, help us achieve that by sharing on social media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 A boycott is achievable right away if WE ALL STOP GIVING MONEY TO THE CLUB in any way shape or form! That is the best start we can do straight away without any publicity needed whatsoever on that front. **** baby steps. Why do tomorrow what can be done straight away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisVillan Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Pretty bloody big 'if' there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Why is it a big if? It's easy - Everyone stop giving the club money. Unless people have a gun to their heads forcing them to still part with cash towards Villa then I don't see the problem really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 1 minute ago, AvfcRigo82 said: A boycott is achievable right away if WE ALL STOP GIVING MONEY TO THE CLUB in any way shape or form! That is the best start we can do straight away without any publicity needed whatsoever on that front. **** baby steps. Why do tomorrow what can be done straight away! It won't happen. People won't stop going because they will either think others won't go ahead, or because they don't have a movement to believe in. Create a movement, start by walking out at Everton and then move forward with momentum, get people on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisVillan Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 It's an 'if' because it requires inaction from a large group of people at the same time, in an instant. I thought I was being generous. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 2 minutes ago, DK82 said: It won't happen. People won't stop going because they will either think others won't go ahead, or because they don't have a movement to believe in. Create a movement, start by walking out at Everton and then move forward with momentum, get people on board. It is beyond turning out for games on a match day, See my post on page 4 on the examples of ways customers can stop giving money to the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 2 minutes ago, ChrisVillan said: It's an 'if' because it requires inaction from a large group of people at the same time, in an instant. I thought I was being generous. To stop giving money to the club in any way shape or form. No it don't, it starts right away and the trend takes shape for others to then follow mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 They've already had my money, along with thousands of others. 15,000 or so? They won't be getting a penny more, but until such a time they are going to feel the full force of my disgust. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 1 minute ago, AvfcRigo82 said: It is beyond turning out for games on a match day, See my post on page 4 on the examples of ways customers can stop giving money to the club. I agree - actually, that we should stop spending money. I also know there are ideas to take this further than a walk out in two games. BUT, in order for that to happen and for us to gain support, we need Everton to work. Will you walk out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Just now, DK82 said: I agree - actually, that we should stop spending money. I also know there are ideas to take this further than a walk out in two games. BUT, in order for that to happen and for us to gain support, we need Everton to work. Will you walk out? I won't even turn up to have to walk out. What is the point in paying a trio of pricks who run the club your hard earned cash to then walk away 74 minutes later, it's not like you are going to be refunded! (This does not include ST holders obviously). Don't give them a F*****g! penny more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Just now, AvfcRigo82 said: I won't even turn up to have to walk out. What is the point in paying a trio of pricks who run the club your hard earned cash to then walk away 74 minutes later, it's not like you are going to be refunded! (This does not include ST holders obviously). Don't give them a F*****g! penny more! People won't just suddenly decide to give up spending money, without a cause/movement to believe in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 It won't work if we get a good result at stoke, something we all want, if that were to happen a walk out during the Everton game would be seen as counterproductive by most fans, regardless of whatever the protest may aimed at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I have an Idea for a chant/song Just like in the Queen Video Radio ga ga "I'll we want is Randy to sell us Randy to sell us Randy to sell us Villa through & through Villa we love you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) 2 minutes ago, useless said: It won't work if we get a good result at stoke, something we all want, if that were to happen a walk out during the Everton game would be seen as counterproductive by most fans, regardless of whatever the protest may aimed at. This is why we need to use the time to reason with people, get in the media, get on the radio, get people talking. This isn't about 16 minutes missed, it's about the state of affairs at the club. We need to get that across. Edited February 21, 2016 by DK82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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