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What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 9:05 am
by burnley007
You couldn't pay me to go to the game on Saturday.
which got me thinking, what if virtually nobody went out of protest at the opposition staying up even though they have officially cheated. What a bizzare situation.
How bad would that look on tv?
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 9:05 am
by burnley007
Or if everyone agreed to walk out at an agreed time, in protest.
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 9:08 am
by pureclaret
But it would be better to do that sunday if you wanted people to notice
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 9:08 am
by mickleoverclaret
I'd say it's extremely likely nobody will turn up on Saturday.
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 9:10 am
by CharlieinNewMexico
Pretty powerful if 20000 working class people walked out in the 1st minute. Particularly after Jones and Vars buffoonery in the first match.
But they’d just find a way to gloss over / ignore it because the “product” is more important
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 9:10 am
by Funkydrummer
We could have a "backs to the pitch" moment.
90 minutes worth perhaps !!!
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 9:12 am
by zippybid
I'm with burnley007. None of us go on Saturday.
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 9:13 am
by GetIntoEm
CharlieinNewMexico wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2024 9:10 am
Pretty powerful if 20000 working class people walked out in the 1st minute. Particularly after Jones and Vars buffoonery in the first match.
But they’d just find a way to gloss over / ignore it because the “product” is more important
what about us that are not working class, do we have to stay?
i'll be going, looking forward to it, like i do every match
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 9:16 am
by CharlieinNewMexico
GetIntoEm wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2024 9:13 am
what about us that are not working class, do we have to stay?
i'll be going, looking forward to it, like i do every match
Can’t speak for you, I’ve only ever been working class!
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 9:21 am
by GetIntoEm
CharlieinNewMexico wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2024 9:16 am
Can’t speak for you, I’ve only ever been working class!
no, i wouldn't expect you to. you mentioned 20000 working class people walking out, i just wondered about the ones that weren't working class, are we excluded?
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 9:23 am
by bobinho
pureclaret wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2024 9:08 am
But it would be better to do that sunday if you wanted people to notice
Howling here…
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 9:28 am
by Burnley1989
I feel bad admitting it but I’m 50/50 about whether I’ll bother on Sunday, hoping I change my mind later in the week but I’m currently not fussed as I have other things to be doing and enjoy a good Sunday lunch at that time
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 9:36 am
by CharlieinNewMexico
GetIntoEm wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2024 9:21 am
no, i wouldn't expect you to. you mentioned 20000 working class people walking out, i just wondered about the ones that weren't working class, are we excluded?
I think that’s up to you?
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 9:41 am
by Stproc
GetIntoEm wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2024 9:13 am
what about us that are not working class, do we have to stay?
i'll be going, looking forward to it, like i do every match
Not working class, not many of those supporting our club. Thank you your lordship for keeping your eye on us
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 9:41 am
by GetIntoEm
ok thanks for clarifying nothing.
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 9:57 am
by rufus lumley
Is this thread about the Bolton v Oxford game ?
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 10:08 am
by nil_desperandum
rufus lumley wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2024 9:57 am
Is this thread about the Bolton v Oxford game ?
Really unclear, but if any Burnley fan is thinking about boycotting Turf Moor on Saturday then I doubt anyone will notice.
(You would have thought that the OP would at least have got that bit right if planning a meaningful protest.)
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 10:11 am
by clarets1978
burnley007 wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2024 9:05 am
You couldn't pay me to go to the game on Saturday.
which got me thinking, what if virtually nobody went out of protest at the opposition staying up even though they have officially cheated. What a bizzare situation.
How bad would that look on tv?
The OP obviously meant Sunday however it would look bad on TV but for the wrong reasons. It would just look like we've turned on our backs on our own team not Forest. There's literally no way you could convince me to boycott a game because of the opposition (and that even included the MK dons). Im a Burnley supporter and I watch and support my team. Nothing stops me doing that
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 10:15 am
by Devils_Advocate
What if everybody going to the match wore a blue glove and on 72 mins everyone removed it in unison and put it in their pockets. That would send a real message the Premier League and the footballing world
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 10:20 am
by JohnMac
I very confident nobody will turn up on Saturday
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 10:21 am
by GetIntoEm
Stproc wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2024 9:41 am
Not working class, not many of those supporting our club. Thank you your lordship for keeping your eye on us
course there are, if you were true working class you'd not be able to afford football if you believe the press
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 10:27 am
by Bosscat
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 10:38 am
by Jel
Devils_Advocate wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2024 10:15 am
What if everybody going to the match wore a blue glove and on 72 mins everyone removed it in unison and put it in their pockets. That would send a real message the Premier League and the footballing world
I don't have any blue gloves, will a black one do?
And should I bring the LH or RH one?
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 10:48 am
by Devils_Advocate
Jel wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2024 10:38 am
I don't have any blue gloves, will a black one do?
And should I bring the LH or RH one?
For those without a blue glove and unable to purchase one then I suggest painting your hand blue and going to the toilets on 72 mins to wash it off.
Good point about clarifying which hand as we dont want this to look stupid. I suggest everyone wears their left handed glove as thats a bit more defiant and will make the message even stronger
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 11:03 am
by Steve1956
I dont have any blue gloves...I have some blue mittens with pictures of turtles on ...will that do?
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 11:24 am
by GetIntoEm
So we are meeting Saturday with one blue mitton, and then if you're working class we have to walk out? got it.
see you all there.
this'll show em
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 11:25 am
by GetIntoEm
just checking, have we checked to see someone will let us in?
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 11:31 am
by cbx750
Steve1956 wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2024 11:03 am
I dont have any blue gloves...I have some blue mittens with pictures of turtles on ...will that do?
Are they are imploding?
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 11:32 am
by wilks_bfc
Sorry what shade of blue?
I don’t want to be wearing a sky blue one when everyone else is wearing royal
I’d look silly
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 11:40 am
by Devils_Advocate
Steve1956 wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2024 11:03 am
I dont have any blue gloves...I have some blue mittens with pictures of turtles on ...will that do?
Yes, turtles are a symbol of rebellion so they sound perfect
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 11:43 am
by Devils_Advocate
wilks_bfc wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2024 11:32 am
Sorry what shade of blue?
I don’t want to be wearing a sky blue one when everyone else is wearing royal
I’d look silly
I don't want to be too prescriptive but I would suggest as lighter blue as possible but dont worry if your gloves are on the darker side
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 11:43 am
by brexit
Seriously, what kind of fans are you. I'll be there supporting my team in hospitality as always. Always champagne and a couple of freebies at the end of the season for a job well done.
Shame on you.
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 11:55 am
by Clovius Boofus
Clearly yet another thread started by someone who never goes near the place. So much so, that he couldn't even be bothered to check the fixture list. Mind you, he shouldn't need to. Sunday kick-offs for the final EPL fixtures are hardly a new thing.
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 1:06 pm
by Boss Hogg
It’ll be a smaller attendance. It’s bound to be be with the result making little difference to anything. Go if you want and don’t if you don’t want to. No need for a song and a dance about it either way.
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 1:31 pm
by TheFamilyCat
burnley007 wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2024 9:05 am
Or if everyone agreed to walk out at an agreed time, in protest.
How about when we go 0-2 down. Most will be going home then anyway.
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 1:32 pm
by Rowls
We need 7 players minimum for the game to take place.
Here's hoping at least that number turn up.
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 1:41 pm
by NewClaret
I don’t fancy Saturday but I’m looking forward to Sunday.
Looking forward to see how we perform against them with no pressure on us.
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 3:59 pm
by burnley007
I'm surprised anyone cares about Sunday.
I'm already looking forward to August, but Sunday's game stinks.
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 7:25 pm
by bfcjg
It'd be nice if we had banners proclaiming that relegation isn't that bad no VAR.
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 7:45 pm
by Jakubclaret
It's a time to act normal & stay respectful & classy whatever the result. Any other behaviourial response will just send out the message to the wider outside football world that we are bitter sore losers. It can't come soon enough for me so we can bid the wretched season goodbye.
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 7:54 pm
by Leisure
burnley007 wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2024 3:59 pm
I'm surprised anyone cares about Sunday.
I'm already looking forward to August, but Sunday's game stinks.
At least you've realised that the game is on Sunday! Of course we care, Burnley are playing! UTC
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 8:16 pm
by nil_desperandum
burnley007 wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2024 3:59 pm
I'm surprised anyone cares about Sunday.
I'm already looking forward to August, but Sunday's game stinks.
Two reasons why Sunday is v important so far as I'm concerned;
1. We could go above Luton which puts an extra £3.2 million in our pockets rather than Luton's. (Very valuable as both teams plan for the Championship)
2. It would be really good to beat a club who have cheated their way to safety, just to prove a point. We deserve relegation irrespective, but beating them would be a small victory for us, and also raise morale as we go into the close season.
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 8:27 pm
by Rick_Muller
Jakubclaret wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2024 7:45 pm
It's a time to act normal & stay respectful & classy whatever the result. Any other behaviourial response will just send out the message to the wider outside football world that we are bitter sore losers. It can't come soon enough for me so we can bid the wretched season goodbye.
Not often we agree, but on this you’re spot on
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 8:30 pm
by The Shire Claret
I’m really looking forward to Sunday … and I don’t care about Forrest …
Cheats or no cheats … we haven’t been good enough to stay up
UTC
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 9:38 pm
by Shaun1983
I don’t have any blue gloves but I work with a lad who supports the b*****ds. His son probably has some rovers gloves. Will one of these do?
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Wed May 15, 2024 6:59 am
by Clockwork Claret
nil_desperandum wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2024 8:16 pm
Two reasons why Sunday is v important so far as I'm concerned;
1. We could go above Luton which puts an extra £3.2 million in our pockets rather than Luton's. (Very valuable as both teams plan for the Championship)
2. It would be really good to beat a club who have cheated their way to safety, just to prove a point. We deserve relegation irrespective, but beating them would be a small victory for us, and also raise morale as we go into the close season.
Agree with this.
Speaking to Forest fans they're more concerned about moving to Toton than having a party.
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Wed May 15, 2024 5:53 pm
by IanMcL
Devils_Advocate wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2024 10:15 am
What if everybody going to the match wore a blue glove and on 72 mins everyone removed it in unison and put it in their pockets. That would send a real message the Premier League and the footballing world
Selling blue gloves?
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Wed May 15, 2024 7:06 pm
by ISpeds00
burnley007 wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2024 9:05 am
You couldn't pay me to go to the game on Saturday.
which got me thinking, what if virtually nobody went out of protest at the opposition staying up even though they have officially cheated. What a bizzare situation.
How bad would that look on tv?
Good job its on Sunday
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Wed May 15, 2024 7:19 pm
by Billyblah
Steve1956 wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2024 11:03 am
I dont have any blue gloves...I have some blue mittens with pictures of turtles on ...will that do?
How about one of those Marigold gloves (yellow) available from Tesco's (and no doubt many other chain and independent stores) ...cheap and cheerful...and bright enough to show up on the TV cameras.
Re: What if nobody turns up on Saturday?
Posted: Wed May 15, 2024 7:55 pm
by dougcollins
Billyblah wrote: ↑Wed May 15, 2024 7:19 pm
How about one of those Marigold gloves (yellow) available from Tesco's (and no doubt many other chain and independent stores) ...cheap and cheerful...and bright enough to show up on the TV cameras.
Useful hint - don't try to dye them blue, they'll come out green.
