[skyclad99]

I'm agreeing with you. I've probably put it wrong.

The players wont care about Lai getting grief is what I am trying to say

No they won’t mate, they are doing their very best, but they may not be on the same page as Val if you know what I mean

[gazberg]

No they won’t mate, they are doing their very best, but they may not be on the same page as Val if you know what I mean

I'm with you. Could get very ugly, very soon if things don't change.

[baggiejohn]

As I understand it, the protest is planned for next week...............


Following the Liverpool bombing & other recent terror events, security has been stepped up at the turnstiles - as a result, it's unlikely they'll get the flag into the stadium.

The game is at 3:00 on Saturday afternoon, so there's unlikely to be any media cameras outside the ground.

It could be captured on social media, but shown to an audience who already have sympathies with the protesters.

IMO it's unlikely to have any effects in China, GL and his associates are small fry, in comparison to Evergrand for example.

The chants might be aimed at the owners, but they'll be seen as negative by the payers.

IMO, the protest is ill thought out & will do more harm than good.

[skyclad99]

As I understand it, the protest is planned for next week...............


Following the Liverpool bombing & other recent terror events, security has been stepped up at the turnstiles - as a result, it's unlikely they'll get the flag into the stadium.

The game is at 3:00 on Saturday afternoon, so there's unlikely to be any media cameras outside the ground.

It could be captured on social media, but shown to an audience who already have sympathies with the protesters.

IMO it's unlikely to have any effects in China, GL and his associates are small fry, in comparison to Evergrand for example.

The chants might be aimed at the owners, but they'll be seen as negative by the payers.

IMO, the protest is ill thought out & will do more harm than good.

So what do you suggest we do John?

[baggiejohn]

So what do you suggest we do John?

The ball is firmly in Lai's court, it's in the public domain that he wants to sell the club, so protests to get Lai out is preaching to the converted.

The much reviled board of directors have already said that they want to reconstruct the football club so that it more stable & therefore more attractive to a buyer.

WBAFC is more valuable as an EPL club than it is now.

The players & management team all want to play at the highest level.

Personally, I will do my utmost to help them achieve that when I go to games by encouraging them.

At the same time, I reserve to right to give constructive criticism if I feel that things are not going in the right direction.

Think this sums up where I am with it at the moment

Grant me the understanding to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

[LiamTheBaggie]

As I understand it, the protest is planned for next week...............


Following the Liverpool bombing & other recent terror events, security has been stepped up at the turnstiles - as a result, it's unlikely they'll get the flag into the stadium.

The game is at 3:00 on Saturday afternoon, so there's unlikely to be any media cameras outside the ground.

It could be captured on social media, but shown to an audience who already have sympathies with the protesters.

IMO it's unlikely to have any effects in China, GL and his associates are small fry, in comparison to Evergrand for example.

The chants might be aimed at the owners, but they'll be seen as negative by the payers.

IMO, the protest is ill thought out & will do more harm than good.

The protest is a lot more than simply forcing Lai to sell.

It might. Just might encourage the two invisible men running this club to change.

Fair play to those involved, rather than just sitting on their backsides and accepting the way we’ve been ran.

[baggiejohn]

The protest is a lot more than simply forcing Lai to sell.

It might. Just might encourage the two invisible men running this club to change.

Fair play to those involved, rather than just sitting on their backsides and accepting the way we’ve been ran.

Don't know what you mean by change?

I believe Ken should be more visible, I've said that on earlier posts.

Without doubt there is a disconnect between the fans & the board, it would be useful for the fans to know the direction of travel of the football club.

Tend to think that LAI OUT, at the bottom of the banner, is more in keeping with the wishes of this protest group.

[paulosull]

Believe I saw lesser spotted Ken in stands at Coventry

[gazberg]

Believe I saw lesser spotted Ken in stands at Coventry

Yeah he was there. Cut to him and he looked bored.

[costa blanca baggie]

Here's the banner/flag

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FFtBqtkWUAYWsNb?format=jpg&name=900x900

What does a 'a lifetime to break us', actually mean?

[gazberg]

What does a 'a lifetime to break us', actually mean?

I'd say they mean it only 5 years for Lai to ruin the club but won't ever (lifetime) break the fans support

[costa blanca baggie]

I'd say they mean it only 5 years for Lai to ruin the club but won't ever (lifetime) break the fans support

So maybe,‘You’ll never break us' would’ve been better. I don’t know. I’m against protests when it’s not clear what the protest hopes to achieve.

[gazberg]

So maybe,‘You’ll never break us' would’ve been better. I don’t know. I’m against protests when it’s not clear what the protest hopes to achieve.

I'm easy either way! I'm surprised it took this long is all.

[WoysWunderful]

Least its not a bedsheet, everytime i see a fan with a bedsheet i cant get the famous "youve let us down again" dingle bedsheet out my mind, and i do not want my club to be associated with such tinpottedness

[AlbionBest]

Here's the banner/flag

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FFtBqtkWUAYWsNb?format=jpg&name=900x900

Not much anyone can argue with there surely ?

[gazberg]

Not much anyone can argue with there surely ?

They definitely haven't told any lies

[SmethDan]

Maybe but any publicity will get back to him, and the Chinese authorities will pick up on any anti China dissent too. Not saying it will make any difference but at least someone is trying....

Not sure how much of an embarrassment a protest outside the East Stand will cause Lai back home where the Chinese authorities place restrictions on internet acces/use. While they turn a blind eye to the use of VPNs by visiting business they're use is technically illegal for Chinese nationals.

If they don't want the general population knowing about a protest on the borders of Smethwick, West Bromwich and Handsworth they probably won't know about a protest on the borders of Smethwick, West Bromwich and Handsworth.

[skyclad99]

Believe I saw lesser spotted Ken in stands at Coventry

Obviously took on board baggiejohns point about visibility

[ex coseley kid]

It's just venting frustration, which of course we all understand.

However if the desired effect is that Lai and team say 'oh blimey, better pull my finger out or f off' then it's futile.

[SmethDan]

Obviously took on board baggiejohns point about visibility

I think it'd be really funny if he started turning up to games wearing high viz with a hard hat and ear defenders just to s house everyone  .

[skyclad99]

It's just venting frustration, which of course we all understand.

However if the desired effect is that Lai and team say 'oh blimey, better pull my finger out or f off' then it's futile.

I would tend to agree with that. Also, given the result at the weekend, and the fact that many on here agree that VI deserves a transfer window, I do question the timing of the protest. If we get 12 points out of 15 for our next five games [for example], the protest is going to look a bit stupid. If it is going to happen then I would suggest February/March and completely dependent on our form and what may or may not have happened in the transfer window.

I do not agree with an earlier poster saying that the media cameras will not be outside the ground. The local TV companies will already be aware of this and will want to include it in their evening news

As I said earlier though, at least someone is doing something

[skyclad99]

I think it'd be really funny if he started turning up to games wearing high viz with a hard hat and ear defenders just to s house everyone  .

If he does at the weekend Dan we will know he reads this site!!

[baggiejohn]

Obviously took on board baggiejohns point about visibility

OR

It might have been a big part of the Assembly agenda.

[skyclad99]

OR

It might have been a big part of the Assembly agenda.

He did look as though he was there as punishment to be fair

[baggiejohn]

He did look as though he was there as punishment to be fair

 

Still have doubts that any press will turn up for the protest, they tend to be quite lazy these days & use video from social media (asking for permission of course)

Wolves are at Man City & Villa are at Liverpool, they will be the weekends' big stories.