WayneJudson42 wrote:We've put up our thoughts. Some of it is more feeling-based than factual, but none of it is without a base. And so what if some of it is based on a feeling? Football clubs are emotional places. You can't measure everything; if you could, footy would be a boring, unemotional game. If we feel like the club isn't embracing its supporter base, that's a tough thing to quantify. But show some respect for the supporters who say that - they wouldn't do it without reason.
Thats the whole point. Football is an emotional game and the actions of this admin especially the alienation of long time supporters by their extortion is taking the emotion out of many a supporter.
WayneJudson42 wrote:I'm not defending the club, but I do have faith in what it's doing. So we can diasgree on this if you wish. In all 38 years, I've really felt like a number, and I continue to follow the club because I choose to, and it satisfies certain personal needs (for want of a better expression).
You haven't been around too long WJ42 but many on here can vouch I have defended the club against critisism for years. But enough is enough and the latest round of money grabbing was the final straw.
WayneJudson42 wrote:I was happy to vote for FF because the previous Prenz became redundant as did GT. So I'll let them do their job for their elected term. Then I'll make my call accordingly.
Well i wasn't and every time i asked - "Where is the money coming from?" to fund all this new great spending - I got howled down. We now know where the money is coming from - the cash cow long term supporter - that who. Well not this little black duck. they have lost $400 from me due to their exploitation and heavy handedness.
WayneJudson42 wrote:I love the club. Once again, read my posts as per above and why I follow it.
I dont love the club - I love the team and the colours. The club, under this admin is a disgrace.
WayneJudson42 wrote:I also have different priorities in life, so footy would barely make top 10 atm.
Same here, but we are on a footy forum. A Saints forum to be exact.
WayneJudson42 wrote:I respect yours and everyone's views on the topic, although I may not wholeheartedly agree with them.
Good thing the topic isn't Christmas then.
WayneJudson42 wrote:I'm sick of the abuse, name calling and innuendo that some of the flogs on this forum direct at Greg, Fraser, RL and some of the players.
Well if they didn't c**k up and ripp off the punter because they overspent they wouldn't cop it. I personally have nothing agianst them but they are wrecking the club. Not Lyon he is going Ok, but the other two are turning the club into a shambles.
WayneJudson42 wrote:Bottom line: in life, I have 2 options when confroned wityh a challenge... I can either be proactive and seek to overcome it... or I can be reactive, point the finger and hope that someone is listening.
Why limit yourself to only two options. Why not be reactive and withdraw your financial support for a club that has lost its way?
WayneJudson42 wrote:And it appears that the many of the posters fall into the latter category. I could be wrong, but that's how I see it.
Yes you could be wrong.
WayneJudson42 wrote:Where you and I differ is that I'd write a letter and if they ignore it, then I'd say F*** u Jack and move on. But at least I gave it a shot and will never die wondering.
That's my life attitude in a nutshell.
Bully for you.
Wouldn't it tell the club that since 2006 our membership has been on the decline? That is passive protesting. Vote with your feet. Use the only power these money hungry clowns understand. Withdrawal of discretionary funds.
And many have done so.