Augie can I just state that one of the basic fundamentals of REDaction is that it is an open forum for anyones views.
As far as Cashley is concerned, their was an element within the group that felt as much as it would be painful to stay silent that this would be the best option. Now let me explain the thinking behind that idea, Cashley is without doubt one of the most big headed fcukers I have ever had the misfortune to meet. He really does believe that the sun shines out of his own backside. The idea was therefore that maybe by ignoring him and showing him how unworthy he was of our attention, that this would unnerve him all the more. By slaughtering him we were just feeding his ego as he knew that he had got under our skin and he was likely to play all the better for it. Thats called psychology I believe.
However once the idea was put forward the majority decided that they would rather coat him off anyway, and if you were there you would have no doubt noted that the REDsection was in the vanguard of the anti-cole abuse on the day. That's the way we work, ie majority rule.
Another point to make would be who do you think were the main instigators / helpers in the Cashley Cole notes situation, any guesses?
As a point of interest do you feel we should continue crucifying Cashley or have we made our point? Do we want to be as sad as the lot from up the road constantly banging on about Campbell, especially as most Arsenal supporters would see themselves as being superior to Spuds fans.
Somebody also made the comment about being the 'clubs bitches' or something along those lines. Well the long and the short of it is that if we want to get something done within the ground such as a card display (remember the 49'ers display) or a give away (remember bergkamp day) we have to get the clubs permission. We also do not have the funds to promote these events so yes we have to ask the club for its help. Therefore we have to play the 'political game' to get anything done. Sorry but thats how the system works!
I hope this helps answer the doubts etc expressed but if not keep asking away and when I / others get the chance we will come back to you. We are not perfect and don't claim to be and we want all of your ideas, come on lets work together rather than all pulling in different directions when we all surely have the same aim?
One big apology to make is to the person who has not received a reply to suggestions - no excuses but if you want to re-send the idea or comment to
[email protected] I will make sure it does get answered.
