Topic: THE WALK OUT ON 77 MINUTES AT THE SUNDERLAND MATCH

[number 168]

How many others in those £77 seats would you say left also?

Not that many as there are loads of corporates and day trippers around me these days. Some lads who have sat in the same seats for years did leave, there might have been more as I left dead on 77.

[Liamski-la]

Another idiot.

How dare people try and save the future of our club? 2 points lost, 1 very big point made.

Location Minnesota USA

Amazing how many of the gob shites against protest will never "get it"

Just because American Sport is awash with Franchises and profiteering, doesnt mean we will be.

[mersey_paradiso]

"Enough is enough , you greedy bastards , enough is enough !!"

https://vine.co/v/i17JnFBUuwj

[Only Me]

It's like the SNP in here, if you don't agree with us your wrong

Dead easy this internet malarkey mate. If you don't like the site, just fuck off. Problem solved for ya.

Its in real life that people like you obviously have much more of a real problem.

[Tsar Kastik]

poor, it's only an opinion

You OK with me calling you a 'tit' or 'moron'?

[Koplass]

And what if the loss of 2 points in today's match IS significant at the end of the season? 

How significant could it be? We're eighth in the league table. Eighth! Are you telling me this might prevent us from finishing 7th? How on earth will we cope?!

To be honest, that shouldn't even matter. Even if we were competing for the league, I'd still support the walk out. This isn't about short term gratification, this is about making sure huge numbers of our support aren't priced out of the game forever.

[rich87]

It's like the SNP in here, if you don't agree with us your wrong

14 posts and most just in this thread... Not suspicious at all. You said your piece over and over, and now slating others for protesting with there feet. You don't agree with the protest, said your part, so now leave the thread...

Or carry on the PR for your bosses, that is what your paid for after all...

[MH41]

they've waited until now because there has been dialogue with the club for 13 months but there have been visual protests with banners in the past few years, add to that there have been ongoing campaigns involving supporters groups from other clubs and the fsf's twenty's plenty campaign for away tickets (which was rejected by the clubs this week) going on as well, there's been the odd token gesture like the money given to clubs for away fans but the money men just aren't listening at a time when even more money is coming into the game

did today's protest have an effect on the result? we've been shite all season so my guess is no, ming should have easily saved that free kick instead he fucked up and put us under pressure, if it did then it proves a point that fans (not customers) should be valued as more than cash cows

Cheers. Many thanks for the information behind it.
Good luck.

[DangerScouse]

poor, it's only an opinion

Insulting fellow posters not the smartest way to air "an opinion".

[Levitz]

personally I think our owners have been good, gave us a lot of cash last few years and currently building an awesome new stand, we have to pay for it somehow, surely increases were inevitable, don't think I'm not annoyed at the rises myself, just saying I understand why it's happened

Prior to starting it they said it wouldn't fall to GA tickets. They said it would be paid for from corporates.

I don't hate FSG, but they have made an arbitrary decision to make an extra £2m off regular matchgoers when it isn't necessary. Inflation last year was 0%, the 2014/15 median weekly wage in Liverpool before tax was c£400 (c£330 take home pay) and the new tv money is looking to be £8bn. They really need to think again.

[It's Jimmy Corkhill]

personally I think our owners have been good, gave us a lot of cash last few years and currently building an awesome new stand, we have to pay for it somehow, surely increases were inevitable, don't think I'm not annoyed at the rises myself, just saying I understand why it's happened

"Awesome" eh?

Can tell you're from around these ways.

[WorldChampions]

https://youtu.be/KwV9MVT_VXA

[smungall]

You OK with me calling you a 'tit' or 'moron'? If u feel the need to, but don't make for a good debate

[WorldChampions]

[smungall]

14 posts and most just in this thread... Not suspicious at all. You said your piece over and over, and now slating others for protesting with there feet. You don't agree with the protest, said your part, so now leave the thread...




Eh? Mate I just lurk in here, but just wanted to say I got stuck today and just wanted to say because I don't agree don't mean I should get abused. Came on for a bit if s debate and got more abuse.
Or carry on the PR for your bosses, that is what your paid for after all...

[vivabobbygraham]

It's like the SNP in here, if you don't agree with us your wrong

Get tae fook ya Sassenach bastard

[smungall]

Insulting fellow posters not the smartest way to air "an opinion".

I agree, some seem to be doing that to me though

[Robotforaday]

Get tae fook ya Sassenach bastard

[LiverBirdKop]

https://youtu.be/KwV9MVT_VXA

thank you for posting that.

[smungall]

Get tae fook ya Sassenach bastard

So insults are OK as long as your one of us?

[thejbs]

I think a protest was absolutely essential. I wasn't 100% behind a walkout though.  I thought it affected the team and the result of the match, while at the same time, massive amounts of fans stayed put giving a contradictory message.

[number 168]

https://youtu.be/KwV9MVT_VXA

Excellent -  I wonder if our media will show such insight and empathy?

[Rush 82]

Every time I see photos and vines of the protest I get a shiver up my spine!

That was a fucking significant statement made to today

  to the lads and lasses that stood up for what is right today, and exposed the corporate doublespeak for exactly what it is - corporate doublespeak.

I'm experienced enough to recognise why the owners see "ticket income" as simply another income line that also needs an annual increase "target", but I'm well made up that the matchgoing fans have made the point loud and clear that they need to view that line differently - that the "ticket income" line is different from the "sponsor income" and "hot dogs, tea and misc geegaws" line item.

Fucking well done to all of you that had the balls to do what needed to be done - someone has to take a stand and I'm immeasurably proud that it's us, the Liverpool fans that have done it.

YNWA - a proud day!

[HighSix]

Some of the comments around (not on here) directed at Ayre are a bit harsh... Doubt he has any more to do with the key decisions than Mighty Red. They just stick him out there to take the heat while the Americans reap the money from overseas. Just a no win position for the guy... & I am not a big fan either transfer wise ect.

[Redman0151]

personally I think our owners have been good, gave us a lot of cash last few years and currently building an awesome new stand, we have to pay for it somehow, surely increases were inevitable, don't think I'm not annoyed at the rises myself, just saying I understand why it's happened

Ian Ayre publicly stated we don't need higher ticket prices to pay for the stand.

[Bergersrightwingviews]

Watching on telly this made a huge impression. Atmosphere was very good and the lads and ladies made one hell of a racket when they were leaving. Message should have been received by FSG loud and clear. Shout out to the Sunderland fans for their support as well. Good bunch those Mackems.

[devilfysh]

Well chuffed with how many left, and in a sadistic way even more chuffed with what happened on the pitch after, as it only made the statement stronger. Fuck FSG, time to go you greedy bastards

[Redman0151]

Excellent -  I wonder if our media will show such insight and empathy?

I didn't watch but apparently those on Soccer Saturday were supporting our decision and having a go at ticket prices. So was Gary Linekar yesterday

[WorldChampions]

Excellent -  I wonder if our media will show such insight and empathy?

Doubt it. I shall be watching MOTD later hopeful but I can't see those bafoons comprehending the message.

[rich87]

So insults are OK as long as your one of us?

There's a report to moderator button if you aren't happy with anything that's been said towards you. Rather than taking the thread of topic.

Let's keep to the good that happened today, rather than playground moaning he said/she said.

Well done the fans that did there best to make there point heard. The message is spreading far and wide. Proud to be a red watching people leave on 77.

[Upinsmoke]

Ian Ayre publicly stated we don't need higher ticket prices to pay for the stand.

Especially when you've got a major sponsor lined up for the stand.

[LiverBirdKop]

Some of the comments around (not on here) directed at Ayre are a bit harsh... Doubt he has any more to do with the key decisions than Mighty Red. They just stick him out there to take the heat while the Americans reap the money from overseas. Just a no win position for the guy... & I am not a big fan either transfer wise ect.

     He's the CEO??

[gazzalfc]

I didn't agree with the 'Get out of our club' chants. But proud to have taken part

[Anfield89]

Watching on telly this made a huge impression. Atmosphere was very good and the lads and ladies made one hell of a racket when they were leaving. Message should have been received by FSG loud and clear. Shout out to the Sunderland fans for their support as well. Good bunch those Mackems.

Apart from the bunch of twats that were in the sandon

[KiNki]

I didn't agree with the 'Get out of our club' chants. But proud to have taken part

you greedy bastards, enough is enough

was the chant.

[RedPat]

Thank fuck we have supporters like the Spion Kop and SOS anyway. Were would we be without those lads.

hear hear they got a great reception when they took the black flags down just before kick off and when going to their spaces on the kop and the grim reaper with the old skool rattle got a great reception just prior to 77

[gazzalfc]

you greedy bastards, enough is enough

was the chant.

Yes but outside the ground it was 'You greedy bastards. Get out of our club'

I was there and I heard that

[LiverBirdKop]

Yes but outside the ground it was 'Get out of our club'

I was there and I heard that

They will be cashing out soon enough.

[24/7]

So insults are OK...

No. As a long time lurker you would know that. Report to moderator anything you believe to be abusive.

[Durlmints]

Yes but outside the ground it was 'You greedy bastards. Get out of our club'

I was there and I heard that

I think they fancy getting out of the club with a £700 million profit, don't you?