How to do up Bluetounge

[fruitbat]

Maybe signage on acceptable behaviour?
I've generally been impressed with our fans behaviour but I'm not keen on returning with my wife and kids after some of the language yelled out by other mariners fans tonight.(eg F*cking P*ssy", "Ref is a F*cking W*nker")

The club needs 'bums on seats' but if it isnt somewhere I feel I can take my kids, I'll buy Foxtel or go to the movies. 

I assume you wont go to any other sports at all then?

FFS, toughen the f**k up, its a football ground. Pay for seats down the side with the other mutes.

We WERE 'down the side' near half way. We shelled out around $90 for the seats. (I wasnt referring to the Marinators bay in my original post).

So the thing is if the language in the 'mute' section isnt suitable for little kids, dont you complain when crowd numbers are down and the viability of our club is at risk.

By the way, 'toughen the f*uck up, its a football ground' doesnt really address the issue of children. I can deal with the language but kids shouldnt have to.

One of the reasons the NSL beacame a basket case was because families didnt feel safe amid a bunch of fools who thought chucking flares and  ethnic riots were recipe for a great night out. 

"I assume you wont go to any other sports at all then?"  No, what else IS there apart from soccer?
My family goes to winter soccer comps every week and dont hear that garbage.
We go to indoor comps in the off season and dont hear it either. However the pinnacle of the sport in the region is  watching the game at Bluetongue!


Foxtel is looking better and better.

 

[fruitbat]

"One of the reasons the NSL beacame a basket case was because families didnt feel safe amid a bunch of fools who thought chucking flares and  ethnic riots were recipe for a great night out."

Maybe THOSE families should have just 'toughened up' too? 

 

[kepo]

1. Remove the Masterfood bottles.

 

[penwingman]

As for changes to the stadium, id like to see the palm trees removed and extend the seating right round, so you'd have an away end.
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No way they are what give the park atmosphere apart from looking over the water on a balmy summers day they are Grahame park (sorry bluetounge). And it would move the away side behind the  goals.






you cannot get of the palm trees for the ground

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Local gods! Even Aloi$i new that to gain acceptance from the supporters he had to celebrate with them after his first goal.
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[Part_Timer]

no room even if u remove trees between field and road.....

fruitbat its football ....soccer is nsl
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[FFC Mariner]

"One of the reasons the NSL beacame a basket case was because families didnt feel safe amid a bunch of fools who thought chucking flares and  ethnic riots were recipe for a great night out."

Maybe THOSE families should have just 'toughened up' too? 

Well the good news is that there are no flares at BT or ethnic battles so nothing to complain about is there?

 

[Part_Timer]

Well the good news is that there are no flares at BT [/quote]

if only .......

 

[fruitbat]

"One of the reasons the NSL beacame a basket case was because families didnt feel safe amid a bunch of fools who thought chucking flares and  ethnic riots were recipe for a great night out."

Maybe THOSE families should have just 'toughened up' too? 

Well the good news is that there are no flares at BT or ethnic battles so nothing to complain about is there?

Yes there is something to complain about.
If the behaviour of a minority of fans makes attending matches undesirable by other fans and their families, the finances of the club suffer. (eg You need a lot of 'bums on seats' at each home game of the season to pay the cost of a good marqee player).

No amount of 'toughen up because its a football ground' advice will make fans want to bring their families back (to NSL matches OR Bluetongue)...instead comments like those legitimise poor behaviour by imbeciles.

We dont see/hear this rubbish in any other local soccer comp (amateur  winter and summer indoor) and its disappointing to have the Bluetongue experience lessened by a bunch of fools who yell out expletives.

 

[fruitbat]

no room even if u remove trees between field and road.....

fruitbat its football ....soccer is nsl
ole'

 

[fruitbat]

no room even if u remove trees between field and road.....

fruitbat its football ....soccer is nsl
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OOps, pressed 'Post' before replying (slaps forehead).

Hi DT,
I've always called it soccer- I guess old habits die hard. (I STILL dont feel comfortable with Advance Australia Fair as the national anthem -I  prefer God save the Queen, I must be getting old)

 

[Sean]

Maybe signage on acceptable behaviour?
I've generally been impressed with our fans behaviour but I'm not keen on returning with my wife and kids after some of the language yelled out by other mariners fans tonight.(eg F*cking P*ssy", "Ref is a F*cking W*nker")

The club needs 'bums on seats' but if it isnt somewhere I feel I can take my kids, I'll buy Foxtel or go to the movies. 

I assume you wont go to any other sports at all then?

FFS, toughen the f**k up, its a football ground. Pay for seats down the side with the other mutes.

+1

Another reason why bay tickets should be sold with a warning. For those who don't want to hear that, (although i sit on the sideline and can let the language fly) dont sit there!

they are sold with a warning, theyre sold at a premium price which is good enough warning.

 

[Paolo]

We dont see/hear this rubbish in any other local soccer comp (amateur  winter and summer indoor) and its disappointing to have the Bluetongue experience lessened by a bunch of fools who yell out expletives.

Your not going to the right games then imo

local comp kids games??

p.s kids hear much worse at school etc, whether you like it or not.

 

[serious14]

(I STILL dont feel comfortable with Advance Australia Fair as the national anthem -I  prefer God save the Queen, I must be getting old)

Fruibat, or fruitcake??

P.S.  Your quip about the viability of the club being at risk because our crowds are down........ really??  You read the news at all??  40 million dollar investment over the next couple of years??  Record levels of sponsorship??

P.P.S  And as much as it makes me in horror, I agree with Keensy.  Kids hear far worse at school and on television.  Perhaps being exposed to this early will turn them into a passionate FOOTBALL fan when they grow older, and they'll come join us in the bay.

 

[Part_Timer]

they are sold with a warning, theyre sold at a premium price which is good enough warning.

HAHAHAHA hence empty seats

 

[FFC Mariner]

Having said all that, I think that 2 or 3 bays that are designated "Family" areas would be a good thing.

They would be dry (obviously) and home fans only. Any bad language wouldnt be tolerated by security. We need to cater for everyone so if they are prepared to pay a premium as well..........

Whilst I would suffer more than anyone, I would gladly support the club if they decided to close the bars at HT or not sell full strength.

 

[Paolo]

Whilst I would suffer more than anyone, I would gladly support the club if they decided to close the bars at HT or not sell full strength.

most ridiculous thing ever said on the forum.....

 

[FFC Mariner]

Whilst I would suffer more than anyone, I would gladly support the club if they decided to close the bars at HT or not sell full strength.

most ridiculous thing ever said on the forum.....

You think? You cant get full strength after HT at either the scumdome or Telstradome. If we turned down a reported $1.3m shirt sponsorship from a grog company because of our family "image", I dont think this is too big a step.

 

[Redline]

Whilst I would suffer more than anyone, I would gladly support the club if they decided to close the bars at HT or not sell full strength.

most ridiculous thing ever said on the forum.....

You think? You cant get full strength after HT at either the scumdome or Telstradome. If we turned down a reported $1.3m shirt sponsorship from a grog company because of our family "image", I dont think this is too big a step.

And if the Mariners are serious about catering to all their fans, then it's somethign they need to do.

 

[Paolo]

Whilst I would suffer more than anyone, I would gladly support the club if they decided to close the bars at HT or not sell full strength.

most ridiculous thing ever said on the forum.....

You think? You cant get full strength after HT at either the scumdome or Telstradome. If we turned down a reported $1.3m shirt sponsorship from a grog company because of our family "image", I dont think this is too big a step.

but to say that you would 'gladly support' it....

 

[clarence]

Whilst I would suffer more than anyone, I would gladly support the club if they decided to close the bars at HT or not sell full strength.

most ridiculous thing ever said on the forum.....

You think? You cant get full strength after HT at either the scumdome or Telstradome. If we turned down a reported $1.3m shirt sponsorship from a grog company because of our family "image", I dont think this is too big a step.

Push it one step further....why not have the whole stadium dry? 

Can't folks stop drinking for the time they are in the stadium, particularly as there is a Leagues Club only across the road should they really want to drink some grog. ;D