trev
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Post by trev on May 8, 2019 22:43:43 GMT
After Boring Wood's embarrassing rant about Brexit earlier this season, I thought that other National League clubs would have the good sense to leave this highly divisive issue well alone. Not so. I've just noticed that AFC Fylde allowed their ground to be used for a political rally in support of Nigel Farage's Brexit Party on Saturday 4 May. I know they're not the best supported side in our division, but surely there are less desperate ways to boost attendances...
Suffice to say, I'll be rooting for Salford in the playoff final.
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Post by os on May 8, 2019 23:14:51 GMT
Suffice to say, I'll be rooting for Salford in the playoff final. Well I am for AFC Fylde, but if they do win, I guess there will have to be a rematch until Salford go through
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Post by amberchoc on May 8, 2019 23:14:53 GMT
Salford win 4-3 on penalties. At least now Andy won’t be physically sick. It should make next season slightly easier for us, in that we won’t be up against either Salford or AFC Fylde.
One of you mean. Either means both. Depends on the context really. I'll stick with what I said.
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Post by mca on May 9, 2019 4:38:55 GMT
Suffice to say, I'll be rooting for Salford in the playoff final. Well I am for AFC Fylde, but if they do win, I guess there will have to be a rematch until Salford go through Surely you mean whoever goes up should stay up forever? No changing your mind whatever the circumstances. Also, Not a great analogy as they literally have to start again 2 months later.
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Post by Amber Aleman on May 9, 2019 7:30:53 GMT
AFC Fylde's owner-chairman David Haythornthwaite is a prominent supporter of Brexit.
Depending on your own views on the subject, that may or may not be a reason to support Fylde in their Wembley appearances.
I don't particularly like either AFC Fylde or Salford City, but will be pleased to see one of the moneybags clubs exit the National League.
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Post by trev on May 9, 2019 8:27:14 GMT
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Post by trev on May 9, 2019 13:42:46 GMT
AFC Fylde's owner-chairman David Haythornthwaite is a prominent supporter of Brexit. Depending on your own views on the subject, that may or may not be a reason to support Fylde in their Wembley appearances. I don't particularly like either AFC Fylde or Salford City, but will be pleased to see one of the moneybags clubs exit the National League.
I wouldn't support any football team which expresses a view on Brexit, whether for or against. I consider it exceedingly foolhardy for any football club to hitch its wagon to any political party, because regardless of the stance you take, you're always going to risk alienating a section of your fanbase.
Football should be all inclusive, a unifying force which brings people from all walks of life together, regardless of colour, creed, sexuality, religion, or political affiliation. This kind of political dabbling is divisive and counterproductive.
That's why I'm not a fan of Wetherspoons - I go down the pub to get away from politics, not have it rammed down my throat.
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Post by Andy K on May 9, 2019 14:06:27 GMT
I wouldn't support any football team which expresses a view on Brexit You almost explained why Boreham Wood have no fans. Almost.
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Post by sallycat on May 9, 2019 14:17:59 GMT
Might be the other way round with them. If you have no fans to divide or alienate in the first place you can say what you like without fear of those repercussions
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Post by brisfitboy on May 9, 2019 14:48:23 GMT
Might be the other way round with them. If you have no fans to divide or alienate in the first place you can say what you like without fear of those repercussions But they must remember that what goes around comes around and bites you on the Aris!
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Post by os on May 9, 2019 20:44:41 GMT
AFC Fylde's owner-chairman David Haythornthwaite is a prominent supporter of Brexit. Depending on your own views on the subject, that may or may not be a reason to support Fylde in their Wembley appearances. I don't particularly like either AFC Fylde or Salford City, but will be pleased to see one of the moneybags clubs exit the National League.
I wouldn't support any football team which expresses a view on Brexit, whether for or against. I consider it exceedingly foolhardy for any football club to hitch its wagon to any political party, because regardless of the stance you take, you're always going to risk alienating a section of your fanbase.
Football should be all inclusive, a unifying force which brings people from all walks of life together, regardless of colour, creed, sexuality, religion, or political affiliation. This kind of political dabbling is divisive and counterproductive.
That's why I'm not a fan of Wetherspoons - I go down the pub to get away from politics, not have it rammed down my throat.
I think this was said back at the beginning of the Brexit saga, it doesn't really have any place in football, its simply too divisive and counter productive. I seem to remember Dos pitching in with his views, which I didn't think was a good idea at the time. One thing I will say is I have no problem with football grounds used as venues for either side on a purely commercial basis, although I think that there is a rule in place on GGL that says it cannot be used for political rallies or similar?
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Post by mca on May 10, 2019 4:47:49 GMT
I wouldn't support any football team which expresses a view on Brexit, whether for or against. I consider it exceedingly foolhardy for any football club to hitch its wagon to any political party, because regardless of the stance you take, you're always going to risk alienating a section of your fanbase.
Football should be all inclusive, a unifying force which brings people from all walks of life together, regardless of colour, creed, sexuality, religion, or political affiliation. This kind of political dabbling is divisive and counterproductive.
That's why I'm not a fan of Wetherspoons - I go down the pub to get away from politics, not have it rammed down my throat.
I think this was said back at the beginning of the Brexit saga, it doesn't really have any place in football, its simply too divisive and counter productive. I seem to remember Dos pitching in with his views, which I didn't think was a good idea at the time. One thing I will say is I have no problem with football grounds used as venues for either side on a purely commercial basis, although I think that there is a rule in place on GGL that says it cannot be used for political rallies or similar? couldn't agree more. I come to football to forget about the world's woes. To be honest, I wouldn't want to know the politics of the people I stand and drink with because it may well spoil it. Obviously sports personalitys are allowed to let their views be know, as is everyone else, but it will alienate people. Where I do differ is that I would be upset if GGL was used for a political event. Like it or not, it's a statement by the owner
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Post by Del on May 10, 2019 8:15:03 GMT
Anyway lets not go down the Brexit rabbit hole ! I'm hoping that Fylde go through on Saturday purely because i'd like a second trip to Salford.
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Post by Andy K on May 10, 2019 9:07:59 GMT
The funny thing is that whoever loses will probably be favourites for the title because we are looking at the 2 clubs with the biggest budgets. But thinking glass half full, at least we will lose one big spending team next season!
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Post by shrewsbury posse on May 10, 2019 9:25:39 GMT
Anyway lets not go down the Brexit rabbit hole ! I'm hoping that Fylde go through on Saturday purely because i'd like a second trip to Salford. Good point well made, just in my case I missed out on Salford this year, so I would love a second chance.
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