Yes - stay in bay 60
No - move back to Bay 2
slobs (dont know/dont care/etc)
Comments from a western stand regular who I have a good relationship with.I read the twitter comments & if I understand there a thoughts of moving to bay 60.
The bad; 1. The fans in the Western stand won't be able to see you 2. How would the TIFO's be managed as tv cameras pointing to the east.
The good; 1. I think there is a greater chance of fan engagement as it is easier to join in with someone beside u rather then someone who you are looking at. 2. Being on the western side I think will show the doubters that the Sauadron wants to be inclusive & it will put the squadron in a better position to lead the the rest to the Jets supporters (but still be able to show the what active support is all about). 3. Could be a good move to engage all those on the southern hill. hopefully these comments add a little to the decision making process.
Tifo's in bay 60 would be easier for players to see both when then line up for the game after coming out, and when they walk off. TV cameras should be lowest priority. Tifo is about lifting the team and the crowd.
Plus one other positive of being in Bay 60 as that you will be closer to Middleby /Palmer GVE etc
The "WE WANT GARY OUT" chant will not go unheard by any of them
Something else I thought of which will be a positive:
The players warm up in that corner and walk off their to get ready, at half time and at full time.
What better way to walk off than going past the chanting, cheering squadron!
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How about show some ****ing heart and stay where you are...WSW isn't a "high risk" game you muppets, you're just scared shitless of a couple of blokes with flares...this is where the squadron have always been situated and this is where we always should be.
No wonder people are leaving in droves when the main "stakeholders" and "committee members" are ****ing cowards
How is looking to move to a different spot of the stadium that will encourage wider active support a cowardly act? Ignore what the trigger for all of this was - a bunch of WSW mongs going places they shouldn't have or security (allegedly) not doing their job...
A move to Bay 60 would see the main silver/gold membership areas closer to the active support, put the group diagonally opposite the away support for better stadium wide sound, it's out of the harsh afternoon sunlight, the active supporters can continue to watch the game whilst facing forward and actively supporting instead of having to break out of chants/jumping to look at sudden goal mouth activity at the north end...
How exactly is any of that a bad thing?
I feel so cowardly about this move.
Or is that excitement and anticipation?
A chance to re-invigorate and build on our solid base.
A chance to try something new in a new area with new possibilities.
A location where away fans are visible to us so we can compete, and best them in the stands
A location where we can include a new group who have previously been left out.
A place where we are out of the heat and the sun. Making being active and moving comfortable rather than exhausting.
I don't think it is cowardice I feel after all...