Pete Raven 276 Posted October 13, 2009 http://www.pinkun.com/content/pinkun/blogs/woman-in-the-stands.aspx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hucka Hucka Huckerby 0 Posted October 13, 2009 Not very is the answer to that question! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canary cherub 1 Posted October 13, 2009 Important isn''t exactly the right word but I think we should take it seriously because:i) if we despise it we despise the lower leagues, but we''re in this league because we deserve to be and should just get on with itii) it promotes a winning mentality - we should want to win every gameiii) as a ''big club'' in this division we have a responsibility to raise the profile of the competition by taking it seriously iv) only three more games before Wembley, not enough to impact on our league campaigniii) the carrot of a final at Wembley and a piece of silverware - if we got there would any of you not bother to go? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Attleborough_Canary 65 Posted October 13, 2009 [quote user="canary cherub "]Important isn''t exactly the right word but I think we should take it seriously because:i) if we despise it we despise the lower leagues, but we''re in this league because we deserve to be and should just get on with itii) it promotes a winning mentality - we should want to win every gameiii) as a ''big club'' in this division we have a responsibility to raise the profile of the competition by taking it seriously iv) only three more games before Wembley, not enough to impact on our league campaigniii) the carrot of a final at Wembley and a piece of silverware - if we got there would any of you not bother to go? [/quote]Couldn''t have put it any better, absolutely spot on sir! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,501 Posted October 13, 2009 [quote user="Attleborough_Canary"][quote user="canary cherub "]Important isn''t exactly the right word but I think we should take it seriously because:i) if we despise it we despise the lower leagues, but we''re in this league because we deserve to be and should just get on with itii) it promotes a winning mentality - we should want to win every gameiii) as a ''big club'' in this division we have a responsibility to raise the profile of the competition by taking it seriously iv) only three more games before Wembley, not enough to impact on our league campaigniii) the carrot of a final at Wembley and a piece of silverware - if we got there would any of you not bother to go? [/quote]Couldn''t have put it any better, absolutely spot on sir![/quote]Seconded. (or madam?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
William Darby 0 Posted October 13, 2009 [quote user="Attleborough_Canary"][quote user="canary cherub "]Important isn''t exactly the right word but I think we should take it seriously because:i) if we despise it we despise the lower leagues, but we''re in this league because we deserve to be and should just get on with itii) it promotes a winning mentality - we should want to win every gameiii) as a ''big club'' in this division we have a responsibility to raise the profile of the competition by taking it seriously iv) only three more games before Wembley, not enough to impact on our league campaigniii) the carrot of a final at Wembley and a piece of silverware - if we got there would any of you not bother to go? [/quote]Couldn''t have put it any better, absolutely spot on sir![/quote]Totally agree, before reading AC''s post, I was thinking ''important'' isn''t quite the correct word. ''How serious is the competition taken''. Is imo a better question. I would wager, that if any two teams get to the final, they have queues a mile long trying to get tickets.The Blog wasn''t a bad read btw[:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,509 Posted October 13, 2009 [quote user="canary cherub "] iii) the carrot of a final at Wembley and a piece of silverware - if we got there would any of you not bother to go? [/quote]Some''d have to go in disguise though Cherub.[H] Especially the ones who were embarrassed to be in it[:$]Still.... painted faces and wigs might do the trick[;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canary cherub 1 Posted October 13, 2009 [quote user="ron obvious"][quote user="Attleborough_Canary"]Couldn''t have put it any better, absolutely spot on sir![/quote]Seconded. (or madam?)[/quote]Yes, for the benefit of newcomers to this forum ron is, erm, ''anatomically correct'' [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Attleborough_Canary 65 Posted October 13, 2009 [quote user="canary cherub "][quote user="ron obvious"][quote user="Attleborough_Canary"]Couldn''t have put it any better, absolutely spot on sir![/quote]Seconded. (or madam?)[/quote]Yes, for the benefit of newcomers to this forum ron is, erm, ''anatomically correct'' [;)] [/quote]As I typed it I was wondering whether or not to cover all bases but took the risk haha. Apologies if any offence has been caused [:)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wizard 0 Posted October 13, 2009 With me it rates a zero, but with Lambert?.................................. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canary cherub 1 Posted October 13, 2009 [quote user="Attleborough_Canary"][quote user="canary cherub "] [quote user="ron obvious"][quote user="Attleborough_Canary"]Couldn''t have put it any better, absolutely spot on sir![/quote]Seconded. (or madam?)[/quote]Yes, for the benefit of newcomers to this forum ron is, erm, ''anatomically correct'' [;)] [/quote]As I typed it I was wondering whether or not to cover all bases but took the risk haha. Apologies if any offence has been caused [:)][/quote]Not at all AC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canary cherub 1 Posted October 13, 2009 [quote user="First Wizard"]With me it rates a zero, but with Lambert?..................................[/quote]. . . here''s another reason for taking it seriously folks [:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
William Darby 0 Posted October 13, 2009 [quote user="canary cherub "][quote user="First Wizard"]With me it rates a zero, but with Lambert?..................................[/quote]. . . here''s another reason for taking it seriously folks [:D] [/quote]Wiz thinks we can win it!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herb 0 Posted October 13, 2009 It''s important to me because it''s the only games I can realistically take my kids to this season - gutted at the away fixtures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DOGGER 0 Posted October 13, 2009 Do we get a prize fund for winning it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unhinged Canary 375 Posted October 13, 2009 [quote user="Dogger in play-offs"]Do we get a prize fund for winning it?[/quote]Three tins of emulsion in your club colours and two brushes of your choice! [Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DOGGER 0 Posted October 13, 2009 [quote user="Clipped Canary"][quote user="Dogger in play-offs"]Do we get a prize fund for winning it?[/quote]Three tins of emulsion in your club colours and two brushes of your choice! [Y][/quote][:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlyBlyBabes 0 Posted October 13, 2009 I say:GO FOR THE DOUBLE CITY!!!!Paint and coke.Good for the soul.OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigGreenStoppingMachine 0 Posted October 13, 2009 I''m massively in favour of us trying to win the Paint Pot. Obviously we won the Championship in 03/04 but before that we haven''t won anything since 1985, thats 24 years of not winning anything! Just think what a great day it would be going to Wembley withour beloved club! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 0 Posted October 13, 2009 JPT = more competitive games to enrich my boring life.ALSO: I presume the final will be televised.Surely that will be worth looking forward to, should we get that far.I cannot see all the doubters turning their backs on a final which has us there.A cup competition for the lower leagues is something to be praised. Some clubs need all the revenue they can get. Regionalisation recognises this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Jedi 0 Posted October 13, 2009 "I presume the final will be televised. Surely that will be worth looking forward to, should we get that far."Why would you care? Surely you''d want to be going...? (he says thinking that maybe he should''ve checked your location first...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canary cherub 1 Posted October 13, 2009 [quote user="BroadstairsR"]A cup competition for the lower leagues is something to be praised. Some clubs need all the revenue they can get. Regionalisation recognises this.[/quote]Quite agree BR - and if our finances really are as "dire" as the Chief Exec has indicated, we need the revenue as much as anyone else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Romantic 0 Posted October 13, 2009 [quote user="canary cherub "]Important isn''t exactly the right word but I think we should take it seriously because:i) if we despise it we despise the lower leagues, but we''re in this league because we deserve to be and should just get on with itii) it promotes a winning mentality - we should want to win every gameiii) as a ''big club'' in this division we have a responsibility to raise the profile of the competition by taking it seriously iv) only three more games before Wembley, not enough to impact on our league campaigniii) the carrot of a final at Wembley and a piece of silverware - if we got there would any of you not bother to go? [/quote]What She said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
William Darby 0 Posted October 13, 2009 [quote user="BlyBlyBabes"]I say:GO FOR THE DOUBLE CITY!!!!Paint and coke.Good for the soul.OTBC [/quote]It''ll make relegation almost worth while [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 0 Posted October 13, 2009 [quote user="First Jedi"]"I presume the final will be televised. Surely that will be worth looking forward to, should we get that far."Why would you care? Surely you''d want to be going...? (he says thinking that maybe he should''ve checked your location first...)[/quote]Or: my availabity on the day. We are not just talking about two hours of television. Some people are unable to commit a whole day to a football match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chelmsford Canary 0 Posted October 13, 2009 Follow Follow FollowFollow the boys in YellowIts the JPT, we take it seriouslyAnd its off to Wembley we goooooo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shyster 0 Posted October 13, 2009 It was important to my second team Luton last year because they knew they were going out of the League - important to the club & fans alike for revenue and something for a Wembley record number of supporters top cheer about.If we reach the Final this season I doubt we will beat that Luton record of 40,000 plus visiting fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites