Celebrating Promotion

[Glenn Foy 0]

I just have to post this.

This is especially relevant to all the fans who don''t want to celebrate the promotion.

I find it unbelieveable that some fans wouldn''t want a civic reception/open-top bus/celebration of our promotion. First things first, I want to point out that I understand the rationale behind the opposition to celebrate: we are a massive club, we have an amazing set of fans that fill out CR each week, we have great facilities and we have a great history; thus, we shouldn''t celebrate promotion from a league we shouldn''t be in.

Anyway, onto my point. First things first, lets look at the start of the season. We lost 7-1. At home. It was our worst defeat in history. I don''t think anyone could deny that promotion didn''t look an option at that time. Especially when you consider Bryan Gunn was manager, who was clearly incompetant. I still love Gunny, but he was a shocking manager. We got 1 point from our first 3 games, playing Colchester, Exeter and Brentford (none of which are top 6 teams). That''s relegation form at this point. The turnaround has been incredible. This is the first reason I find it baffling not to want to celebrate promotion.

Secondly, and perhaps most importantly, no one, NO ONE, has the devine right to be promoted from any league. Paul Lambert acknowledges that, and that''s one of the reasons why he has done so well for us as manager. He was logical about our situation; we are a League One side, we have to EARN THE RIGHT (I have heard him say this so many times) to get promotion. It means going to poor teams with awful pitches, and putting in 100% effort and determination and desire to go and get a result. You won''t beat someone because you came 3rd in the Premiership once.

Look at Leeds. They have a massive history, they are a giant club, yet they have been in League One for three seasons. Their fans would give anything to get out of this league (they may do this season), so why wouldn''t anyone want to celebrate the promotion?! Look at Southampton, Charlton etc, they could have long stays in League One if they don''t get it right. Have a look at Bradford. They were in the Premiership in the not so distant past. Look at Luton. They were in the Championship not so long ago, they''re not even in League Two (again they may get promoted this year, who knows).

I just want fans to acknowledge the achievement. Getting promoted from any league is extremely tough, and no-one has the right to walk the league. The players have worked so so hard for this, and I think that Paul Lambert instilled this desire into them, and made them aware that they were in League One for a reason; and that''s why he''s a top manager.

And to do it as Champions?! I assure you I will be elated if we are on/over 90 points come 5pm Saturday. Come on true City fans, let''s celebrate the fact that we are out of this league!

[Lord Horn 0]

Totally agree with you Glenn but I think you''ll find that this has been done to death on this thread.....

http://www.pinkun.com/cs_pinkun/cs/forums/2077930/ShowPost.aspx

[Brendo 0]

I agree muchly. However I do think it could be overdone, but it''s still something to be proud of and celebrate. [Y]

[Stevo 0]

Spot on!

It seems as though people''s reluctance to celebrate relates to the disappointment in being relegated last year and the general mis-management of previous years. However, I would view any formal celebrations as an acknowledgement of the considerable achievements of Lambert, McNally, Holt and everyone else who has worked so hard to get us back to the Championship.

Bring on the party!!