Higgy
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Post by Higgy on Dec 9, 2017 13:02:10 GMT
I wouldn't say it was clutching at straws. Bit of a coincidence that the previous game boycotted resulted in the lowest attendance by an absolute country mile ever seen at the NIC. Didn’t achieve much in the long run did it? Also I doubt that the majority of the fan base are not aware of Rob’s current situation so what would a so called boycott of a few hundred (trust members for example) really achieve? Bet they wouldn’t even notice. They'd just fill it with school tickets and the casual Saturday fans who don't give a damn about the sport but can get drunk so don't really care. Either way that's more money to Panthers.
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Post by spik on Dec 9, 2017 14:10:58 GMT
There seems to be a lot of assumptions on here based on misinformation and blind ignorance. Is the trust dead, I wouldn't have thought so. They seem to have gone quiet recently and that is probably due the loss of Rob. The last communication from them said that they are now a very small team and have asked for help from the members. How many on here have said that they are members? How many have offered to help? Or are people content to sit back and do nothing apart from be keyboard warriors having a pop at everything about the trust and the club? I'm a member.Could not and did not offer help ie) go on board as my days running around have passed.As regards supporting Rob , apart from my note above, I assume that lies with the board and they have been advised not to interject. I have also not phoned a board member due to other factors (but thats no excuse) so I am at fault for that. It was in line to offer a co-opted help on a seperate issue.
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Post by fishman on Dec 9, 2017 18:55:04 GMT
If like me your supporting Rob and not going to the Panthers game, you can look in on a free to air NHL game Blues V Red wings, if your not already registered create an account (5mins) click on the fixtures game and the choose the Blues V wings game, happy viewing
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2017 10:39:05 GMT
I noticed a couple of months ago Moran was surveying his kingdom from the walkway above the foyer. How about organising a protest after a game, congregating in the foyer and chanting “We want Moran!”. He won’t appear, but it will help show the club the strength of feeling in the supporters. It won’t disrupt the game, and it won’t disrupt other “supporters” who don’t want to take part. We keep repeating the protest over several weeks until they appear and explain their actions, or show their contempt for their customers and supporters by not taking any action at all. Better still, if we could find out when Black is attending a game .....
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Post by Rob Scott on Dec 10, 2017 11:24:24 GMT
I noticed a couple of months ago Moran was surveying his kingdom from the walkway above the foyer. How about organising a protest after a game, congregating in the foyer and chanting “We want Moran!”. He won’t appear, but it will help show the club the strength of feeling in the supporters. It won’t disrupt the game, and it won’t disrupt other “supporters” who don’t want to take part. We keep repeating the protest over several weeks until they appear and explain their actions, or show their contempt for their customers and supporters by not taking any action at all. Better still, if we could find out when Black is attending a game ..... I appreciate the thought Pete but I don't think you would get many with you. People may agree with you but standing there and doing something is a lot different. I think a social media and or email campaign would be easier and more comfortable for people to get behind.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2017 14:33:29 GMT
I think they would just ignore any social media “protest”. If you recall they had a lot of negative publicity in the Nottingham Post, Notts TV etc., when they threatened the Trust with legal action. They reacted in the normal Panthers manner by keeping quiet until the fuss had blown over. If they can ignore the Post with circulation in the thousands, I don’t think they would pay too much attention to a few adverse posts on Facebook. There has already been a suggestion to email the club, and I believe a lot of people (including some from Cardiff and Braehead) actually did. Result?.... silence.
I believe a more public protest would raise awareness of your problem, and might (might!) be more difficult to ignore. It may even raise the profile of your problem to a local media level.
Naturally, Rob, I wouldn’t advocate anything you’re not comfortable with, but raise a bit of support until we were sure of a hundred or two, and then protest .....?
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iginla
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Post by iginla on Dec 10, 2017 15:45:22 GMT
Why don’t you just ring the office Rob. At least somebody will answer the phone and you can at least ask what the position is.
You probably won’t get Moran but if you ring at least they have to answer the call and pass any message on.
I would then keep ringing until you get an answer.
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Post by EMB on Dec 10, 2017 17:43:42 GMT
The office will only say that Moran is unavailable and take Robs number and possibly a ‘we’ll call you back ’ Line. You know what they’re like its a closed shop open to the select few. Moran’s not interested in anything but himself unless your waving lots of cash at him.
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Post by iginla on Dec 10, 2017 17:51:57 GMT
The office will only say that Moran is unavailable and take Robs number and possibly a ‘we’ll call you back ’ Line. You know what they’re like its a closed shop open to the select few. Moran’s not interested in anything but himself unless your waving lots of cash at him. Can’t keep saying he’s out ALL the time though. Even he can’t keep using his usual excuse that he’s “going to the printers”......again !!!!
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Post by PantherG on Dec 11, 2017 1:15:19 GMT
The office will only say that Moran is unavailable and take Robs number and possibly a ‘we’ll call you back ’ Line. You know what they’re like its a closed shop open to the select few. Moran’s not interested in anything but himself unless your waving lots of cash at him. Can’t keep saying he’s out ALL the time though. Even he can’t keep using his usual excuse that he’s “going to the printers”......again !!!! But even if he is there, it’s unlikely he would speak to him. I think in their mind this matter is closed and I can’t see them changing their mind, certainly not this season. They might move on next year, but knowing Moran I can’t see it. They seemed unhappy with the trust, nervous almost and they siezed the chance to ban the guy in charge of it. I just can’t see a way back as since this has happened the trust has all but vanished and is not generating the same publicity before this happened. Job done for Moran and Black in their eyes I’m sure. Sad as it is I can’t see how you’ll change their minds...
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Post by Rob Scott on Dec 12, 2017 10:23:01 GMT
I noticed a couple of months ago Moran was surveying his kingdom from the walkway above the foyer. How about organising a protest after a game, congregating in the foyer and chanting “We want Moran!”. He won’t appear, but it will help show the club the strength of feeling in the supporters. It won’t disrupt the game, and it won’t disrupt other “supporters” who don’t want to take part. We keep repeating the protest over several weeks until they appear and explain their actions, or show their contempt for their customers and supporters by not taking any action at all. Better still, if we could find out when Black is attending a game ..... If you want to give it a go that's fine with me. Obviously I can't be seen to be affecting what happens inside the NIC when i'm banned from entering it. In the mean time i'll keep asking the club privately and politely to reconsider. Please let me know how you get on.
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Post by stevejackson on Dec 12, 2017 11:58:02 GMT
I don't think that get you anywhere, for starters at the end of a game most fans just want to get out of the arena and go home and any congregation to protest in the foyer will probably get broken up by security for creating a obstruction. Also whether Rob is there or not the club could possibly assume he is behind it and maybe act accordingly and refuse to ever let him back.
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Post by Rob Scott on Dec 18, 2017 11:25:43 GMT
Actually just hold off for a bit....
This is saving me quite a bit of money. Always a silver lining and all that.
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Post by iginla on Dec 18, 2017 11:44:17 GMT
Actually just hold off for a bit.... This is saving me quite a bit of money. Always a silver lining and all that. You’re the luckiest man on the forum at the minute Rob not having to witness the utter crap we watched last night. To be honest, i can’t wait til my season ticket runs out. It will be my last !
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Shorty
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Post by Shorty on Dec 18, 2017 12:14:13 GMT
Groundhog Day
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iginla
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Post by iginla on Dec 18, 2017 12:21:20 GMT
Indeed. A Groundhog Day too far !
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Post by sevcik on Dec 26, 2017 1:07:50 GMT
What happened to the person who allegedly recorded the Q & A session, 'Sevcik' wasn't it? Sevcik has been very quiet for a couple of months, mind you he only surfaces when there’s an axe to grind or he’s trying to dump someone in the poo poo. Obviously the players have been behaving themselves as that’s the only time you hear him. May I kindly take this Opportunity EMB to Wish you all the best this Christmas time. But I see you don't let the actual facts get in the way of your view/opinion of someone. I think you'll find of my 160+ posts (scary huh?) Since the start of May only a handful have been negative, either in full or in part. As it's the season of goodwill don't worry there be but no need to apologize....😊 As my negative comments pertained to last season's team and the way Panthers were run that's where I've left them. Though as I recall I was far from the only one who was critical of that team, it's make up and events on and off the ice. Once again I do most sincerely take this time to wish you a happy Christmas time and new year. Though I think I've finally figured out what EMB actually stands for.....
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Post by EMB on Dec 26, 2017 2:00:55 GMT
maybe you'd like to help Rob with his request? you know season of goodwill and all that.
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Post by pantherdman on Dec 26, 2017 9:30:45 GMT
Yes it would be very interesting to hear the recording.
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Post by Rob Scott on Dec 26, 2017 22:16:42 GMT
Yes it would be very interesting to hear the recording. I really hope he does come up with the recording. I don't expect the ban to be overturned (although I will keep on trying) but it would be good for the wider fan base to know that I have been unfairly banned. I didn't say anything abusive to Neil as he and the other people at the Q&A will already know.
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Post by Rob Scott on Dec 27, 2017 20:50:19 GMT
maybe you'd like to help Rob with his request? you know season of goodwill and all that. I've not heard anything unfortunately.
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Post by tootootrain on Dec 27, 2017 21:21:30 GMT
I've not heard anything unfortunately. To be honest, given the crap Neilson is serving up, you're better off saving your money. Whilst I understand supporting 'through thick and thin', they just don't seem bothered, so why should we?
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Post by ted logan on Dec 27, 2017 22:13:15 GMT
I've not heard anything unfortunately. To be honest, given the crap Neilson is serving up, you're better off saving your money. Whilst I understand supporting 'through thick and thin', they just don't seem bothered, so why should we? Keep the ban! I abused NB too! Ban me! Please.........
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Post by Rob Scott on Dec 27, 2017 22:17:14 GMT
To be honest, given the crap Neilson is serving up, you're better off saving your money. Whilst I understand supporting 'through thick and thin', they just don't seem bothered, so why should we? Keep the ban! I abused NB too! Ban me! Please......... I didn't abuse him. He knows that and so does everyone else at the Q&A. If you really want to get banned take up the vacant role of Supporters Trust Chairman. Barely won a point since he banned me.
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Post by ted logan on Dec 27, 2017 22:39:57 GMT
Keep the ban! I abused NB too! Ban me! Please......... I didn't abuse him. He knows that and so does everyone else at the Q&A. If you really want to get banned take up the vacant role of Supporters Trust Chairman. Barely won a point since he banned me. I was joking mate. Thought you’d get that. I know you didn’t. And no ta.
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