BSM March before Swansea

[green gooner]

I know I will get really slated for what I am about to say, but here goes.
The Board, whom I absolutely despise, have been incredibly clever about this business model. Steve O is absolutely correct - the demand for tkts exceeds supply, and why is that the case? Because the target market the Board now aims its product at is not traditional supporters - its tourists and others who have more money than sense. I really cannot see it changing fro a good few years. I myself am a red member, and was able to a tkt for most games. However, over the past couple of years I have been going less and less. Cannot stand the place, especially in the upper tier. Dare criticise the club in any way and you will immediately be surrounded with genuine hostility.
Stick to the away games - they are truly brilliant. How many tourists do you see at those games?

Manure totally rely on tourists for every home game mate!!!

[WHL71/2004]

will be there..hopefully see more numbers than the AGM, Saturday afternoon, no excuses. if you share the view, make your voice heard.

[Gooner Jim]

Gutted I'm missing this, hope this gets alot of publicity and its not all for nothing
Good luck to all the gooners taking part!

[Nick Bendtners Ego]

Hadn't planned on travelling over for this one, money tighter this time of the year but feel have to let the angst and frustration out some where and the more feet on the street and voices directing dissatisfaction the bettter. For those who feel that their presence won't make a difference, this is the same thought process as feeling why vote.... my vote won't make any impact logic . The club we used to know can't afford any more apathy. The AGM was a crystal ball into The Arsenals future and like Santos, it ain't very bright. Sick to death of that hybrid Prince Philip meets 'Weekend at Bernie's' Hill-Wood and just to be a very very small part of his eventual fall will feel like a trophy. See you all there

[Macca]

Originally gave my season ticket to my Dad....but since there's going to be a 'gathering' I've bought me and my mate tickets....looking forward to it!!

[skizz_b]

statement went up on the redaction website for those who haven't seen it -

As many will know by now, the "Where Has Our Arsenal Gone" group (also known to many as the BSM) have announced plans for a 'walk' before the Swansea game. As a result, we have had questions from fans and media about whether we support the BSM group and their plans. We are happy to make our position clear.

Firstly, REDaction is what you could call an 'activist' group - we are a group of fans who are unhappy about something (in our case, the atmosphere at Arsenal games) - so instead of moaning about it in pubs and on the internet, we have tried to get up and do something about it.

We see four main Arsenal fans' groups who do this in their own areas of interest - AISA, AST, REDaction and BSM - and there is MUCH more agreement between the people that run these groups than many realise. In general, we applaud and support other groups of Arsenal fans who get active to try to change things for the better - even if we don't agree with all of their aims.

But as it happens, we DO also agree with a lot of the BSM's stated aims - because if achieved, they would also help our aims to have a better atmosphere in the stadium.
· The BSM are clear that people should support the Arsenal team and manager. Even if you think some players aren't fit to wear the shirt, and the manager's time is up, we should support them during games.
· The BSM want Arsenal to take action to look into safe standing at Emirates. We couldn't agree more - the potential positive effect on atmosphere is obvious.
· The BSM want Arsenal to look at a 'league only' season ticket option. We agree - it would mean more opportunities for different, younger and local fans to attend cup games - ensuring that the next generation of vocal support can get into the habit of attending Arsenal games.
· The BSM want season tickets to be made available in the Clock End. We agree - it would improve atmopshere and may allow the creation of a second REDsection.
· And more generally, we support aims to make the board more aware of how long term fans are feeling - because we have seen several of our long term, most loyal and vocal REDsection members walk away from the club in recent years.

In short, we are generally supportive of any Arsenal fan group that gets active to stand up for what they believe in. And we also agree with many of the aims of the BSM walk on 1st December. So, the REDaction organisers will be joining the walk.

Everybody else can (and should) read the BSM website if you haven't already, to get the facts in their own words about what they are trying to achieve. Make your own minds up on whether you agree with them or not - and if so, change your normal matchday routine, get out of the pub, and join in.

good job

[Revgoon89]

So they effectively give the BSM their backing quality.

Not sure if i'll be in the march, depends what the old man wants to do, but I'll keep my eyes peeled for it and give you all a wave at least, hopeful for a good turn out.

[flash gunner]

Well played RedAction

[Reg Niseth]

nice one RA

[hugh jardon]

That really is excellent news for BSM that RA are publicly supporting them - I know many Arsenal fans (wrongly) view BSM as a bit of a right wing option so to get a mainstream group's such as RA's backing will hopefully make them more appealing to the masses who are happy to moan about everything but ultimately do nothing about anything.

I am really looking forward to attending the march and after reading so much negativity aimed at the club on this forum over the last few years I am expecting a large onlinegooner turnout on the day.

[LeftfootlegendGooner]

That really is excellent news for BSM that RA are publicly supporting them - I know many Arsenal fans (wrongly) view BSM as a bit of a right wing option so to get a mainstream group's such as RA's backing will hopefully make them more appealing to the masses who are happy to moan about everything but ultimately do nothing about anything.

I am really looking forward to attending the march and after reading so much negativity aimed at the club on this forum over the last few years I am expecting a large onlinegooner turnout on the day.

Well, if you can PRISE: flash out of his armchair, DB10 out of plaster, augie out of depression, Hash out of queerness , Top Londoner away from the fags (no not you Hash ), Highbury JD out of himself, Steve O away from his us martinesque length posts, IHH from outer space, corkbarry from porn surfing, red member from the bar at CL games , Mc42 from his vanity threads. goonersid away from his alter ego victor meldrew, donaldo from his anger, rooders drom his cynicism et etc etc.........................................you just might have a chance

[SWLGooner]

That really is excellent news for BSM that RA are publicly supporting them - I know many Arsenal fans (wrongly) view BSM as a bit of a right wing option so to get a mainstream group's such as RA's backing will hopefully make them more appealing to the masses who are happy to moan about everything but ultimately do nothing about anything.

I am really looking forward to attending the march and after reading so much negativity aimed at the club on this forum over the last few years I am expecting a large onlinegooner turnout on the day.

Well, if you can PRISE: flash out of his armchair, DB10 out of plaster, augie out of depression, Hash out of queerness , Top Londoner away from the fags (no not you Hash ), Highbury JD out of himself, Steve O away from his us martinesque length posts, IHH from outer space, corkbarry from porn surfing, red member from the bar at CL games , Mc42 from his vanity threads. goonersid away from his alter ego victor meldrew, donaldo from his anger, rooders drom his cynicism et etc etc.........................................you just might have a chance

So I'm going to be the only fucker there

[LeftfootlegendGooner]

That really is excellent news for BSM that RA are publicly supporting them - I know many Arsenal fans (wrongly) view BSM as a bit of a right wing option so to get a mainstream group's such as RA's backing will hopefully make them more appealing to the masses who are happy to moan about everything but ultimately do nothing about anything.

I am really looking forward to attending the march and after reading so much negativity aimed at the club on this forum over the last few years I am expecting a large onlinegooner turnout on the day.

Well, if you can PRISE: flash out of his armchair, DB10 out of plaster, augie out of depression, Hash out of queerness , Top Londoner away from the fags (no not you Hash ), Highbury JD out of himself, Steve O away from his us martinesque length posts, IHH from outer space, corkbarry from porn surfing, red member from the bar at CL games , Mc42 from his vanity threads. goonersid away from his alter ego victor meldrew, donaldo from his anger, rooders drom his cynicism et etc etc.........................................you just might have a chance

So I'm going to be the only fucker there

Say everyone from the forum says "Hi".....

[Natural Born Gooner]

Not going to the game but would still like to attend the march to show my support.

Anyone else in the same boat know of any pubs that will be showing the game afterwards that we can all goto

[Top Londoner]

Well played RedAction

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