Cizzler Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Yeah, I had a little look on BlueMoon and they seemed absolutely baffled by the "sick chants" accusation. Although a few admitted they didn't join in the 19th minute clap cos they didn't know what on earth was happening, they said everyone applauded when Petrov was mentioned at half-time. They seem to be blaming United fans for the rumour. Nothing to see here, move along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanthemanisgod Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Just a question to those saying they're disappointed the players havn't donated a weeks wage, when your mates/work colleagues etc are fundraising do you usually sponsor them a quarter of the your monthly 'take home' wage packet? If you do then fair enough criticise away, although you should note that these players will not see £45k a week by the time the Government has got hold of it. I know they earn atronomical amounts comapred to us but you have to remember it's relevant, they probably have a much higher mortgage, can't be cheap filling Bentleys and ferrari's up at the pumps these days, wags are expensive to keep etc etc. I know from my personal experience I tend to chuck a tenner in, if it's somebody I really care about maybe £100, but nowhere near a quarter of my take home monthly wage. They've donated something, the money will be put to good use that's the important thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Agree with this ^ There's also the stigma of following the status quo set by other team mates. If everyone appears to be donating around about £5k, then you might think that you'll appear like Billy Big bollocks by donating £50k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skruff Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Just a question to those saying they're disappointed the players havn't donated a weeks wage, when your mates/work colleagues etc are fundraising do you usually sponsor them a quarter of the your monthly 'take home' wage packet? If you do then fair enough criticise away, although you should note that these players will not see £45k a week by the time the Government has got hold of it. I know they earn atronomical amounts comapred to us but you have to remember it's relevant, they probably have a much higher mortgage, can't be cheap filling Bentleys and ferrari's up at the pumps these days, wags are expensive to keep etc etc. I know from my personal experience I tend to chuck a tenner in, if it's somebody I really care about maybe £100, but nowhere near a quarter of my take home monthly wage. They've donated something, the money will be put to good use that's the important thing. Not like the money has any direct effect on Petrov or his treatment. He's rich, I guess he has a good health insurance, hence he's getting top notch treatment. It's money raised for research, no matter how much the players donate it's not going to change his outcome or the way of treatment. Besides theres plenty of research on plenty of diseases, some of them worse then leukemia and a hell of a lot of other issues in this world that could use some funding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazdavies79 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 ...you should note that these players will not see £45k a week by the time the Government has got hold of it. I know they earn atronomical amounts comapred to us but you have to remember it's relevant, they probably have a much higher mortgage, can't be cheap filling Bentleys and ferrari's up at the pumps these days, wags are expensive to keep etc etc.not sure if serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanthemanisgod Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 A bit tongue in cheek but the sentiment applies, people live to their means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazdavies79 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 How much and to which charity people donate to is their own private business, but I really can't imagine a footballer missing a weeks wages in the same way as at least 95% of the rest of us would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted September 26, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted September 26, 2012 Considering how many professional athletes go broke fairly soon after their playing days are over, it probably is the case that they'd miss a week's wages. Example: Terrell Owens: blew through at least $80m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazdavies79 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 If he blew 80 million dollars I don't think it would have been a weeks wage donation that broke the camels back. But anyway, not really the appropriate thread for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_mcfc Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Posted this on your match thread before, just noticed this one. On a different note, regarding the Petrov/19th minute clapping thing, I stand near the away fans but I was a bit disappointed with the 'no respect' chant from the away end because the City fans didn't join in - we genuinely didn't have a clue what was going on. I remembered halfway through and tried to join in but if we'd been told about it everyone would've joined in rather than wondering what was going on (we did something identical for Neil Young in 2011 before he died). As for the accusation of sick chants, thankfully it's yet another example of people making shite up on twitter. An absolutely horrific suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulver Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 There was a Villa fan on Talksport this morning (the Alan Brazil show) and he quite blatantly slagged off City supporters for singing anti Petrov songs Now, if this bloke wasn't there and heard nothing with his own ears he should hang his head in shame. Nothing worse than people spreading shit they don't know is true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I think we should call an end to Petrov/19th min clapping thing now. Certain fans are using it as a stick to beat opposition fans for daring not to join in, and its pathetic. Petrov knows how we feel about him, that's all that matters. It's all a bit mawkish. Time to call it a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted September 26, 2012 Moderator Share Posted September 26, 2012 Certain fans are using it as a stick to beat opposition fans for daring not to join in I agree that that's out of order and it's completely contrary to the good-spirit that the chant is in. Albeit fairly typical clanish fan behaviour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanthemanisgod Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 To be fair I'm a Villa fan and there are times when I wonder what's going on until I see the clock and realise it's the 19th minute. Some opposition fans will do it, some won't I'm sure Mr Petrov doesn't really care about them though so no need for the silly name calling if they don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I have Man City fans down as a decent bunch, I'd be surprised if they (as a majority- there's always a few idiots) sang anything anti-Petrov. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderstudy Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Didn't hear anything from the City fans yesterday. Most City fans I know are likeable fans who have sat through the shit, and they were as baffled as I was at the claims that City fans sang anti-Petrov chants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I've never heard any anti-Petrov songs, and this expecting opposing fans to understand and get on board with the 19th minute thing is getting a bit Tiresome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 surely there'd be no harm in asking whoever handles the club's mic duties pre match to let the crowd know what the applause is all about. if they want to join in fine, if not no biggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 am sure City fans were behaved and probably moer Twitter rubbish. They have suffered as well as wasnt long ago when Foe sadly died on the pitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted November 7, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted November 7, 2012 Now all that Citeh nonsense has died down, is there any update on Stan? It's been a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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