Originally Posted by
Sam23
hey guys,
new to the forum and the whole active support/squadron following the jets. I'd just like to voice my opinions about the club and support.
First, I feel the club reeeaaalllyyy lacks identity. This starts with the colours.. The new 15/16 kits have been revealed for example, and on this forum I see ideas for a supporters scarf with the emerald/cinnamon. I just dont see the point of having a scarf that isnt remotely like the clubs colours (i get the whole history argument but c'mon..) I constantly see lots of jets fans wishing for GOLD to make a comeback but I cannot stand gold. I honestly think it is the worst colour in the whole spectrum to have. It looks absolutely horrible and i do not see how anyone could want that.. I've always been a fan of the black and white away kits previously worn by the jets and even the emerald/cinnamon has been quite nice. BUT.. I think the jets should stay with the red and blue. primarily because of the bloody colours of the stadium. For people that say they want to be distinguished from the Knights, I can sort of understand that but Newcastle should be ONE proud city, no matter the code. take for example the city of Pittsburgh in the US. Their football team (NFL), baseball team and hockey team are all almost the exact same colours (Black/yellow.. or black with a paler shade of yellow) and this WORKS!
To put it simply, if the jets went back to wearing gold.. I would not support them! thats how bad i find gold to be. and i know plenty of people that think the same..
Last point, I want to join the squadron but I dont want to be watching football with about 200 12 year old's around me.. Its just so lame.. and I think the squadron should be based on one of the hills. If you want numbers to grow, the active support should be at least visible from the TV camera view. The club should promote one hill to be a 'family hill' and the other for "active" support..
Let me know your opinions..
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