bristolhammerfc wrote:
You need to interpret my post better. I have been stood in empty grounds and spent more money on west ham over the years than I can count. This was way before the Sky hyped consumer fan that is now in the majority and helped price me out of going. Loyalty is a two way thing. Years ago you could speak to the players and get your point of view across. Now they are all mercenaries whose only concern is how quick they can get back to playing Fifa 12 or picking up birds off Hollyoaks.
So please don't lecture me about loyalty. If you think the hardcore fans want promotion at the cost of this tripe, then you must have supported us with your hands over your ears. Ask those that are paying every week, if they appreciate getting their email telling us how great it was, loaded with ads to spend, when they have just paid out to watch paint dry.
The only things that get the owners attention is the bottom line. If you think they do what's best for the supporter then you are deluded. Do you think they were rewarding your loyalty when appointing Sam, doing it for you the loyal supporter?
They were looking at their bank balance and the Olympic Stadium. Supporters didn't come into the equation because they know that most will act like sheep and keep shelling out.
So next time you pay 50 quid for a ticket, remember why you are paying for it and ask yourself if they deserve it. One thing I can guarantee you won't get it back regardless of how crap the game is.
So jog on yourself mate and have a look at the real world where football clubs are just retail outlets with guaranteed customers. Have a look in the skip at the back of the Boleyn, you will find tradition and loyalty under a box from Taiwan that used to hold the new West Ham yo-yo now selling for a tenner
I take it you are looking forward to Saturday then?
If West Ham don't win shall i join you in the queue for a refund - or if its a crap game do you think i'll get some of my S/T money back.
If we win on Sat and go top of the league i'll be celebrating by buying one of those West Ham yo-yo's for a tenner - shall i get you one?
Assuming i can get past the Forest fans who might be looking for a refund at the ticket office
Why don't you send a criteria list for fans refunds to the Football League - i'm sure they will take you up on it!
They can have a good laugh at your pathetic rambling like i've had.
Up the Hammers
