@Henry Irving I'm not his daughter either actually I'm his niece Paul don't have any children I'm the closest his got. Actually @ellisaddick is my dad and Paul's brother.
So you're not ME14Addick's aunt either? How confusing.
I know Paul is your uncle. Did he get in OK yesterday BTW?
They changed it again saying that he would have it taken away and put into storage and he would have to make his way to the disabled gate after the game and collect it. This upset him so much he said he may not be able to go to matches at all anymore as the walking outside without the aid is the problem so I phoned mick Everett and explained he has arranged that, although he still won't be able to leave it in reception he can collect it from there after the game. It means that he can still go for now until they move the goal posts again, I'm not happy that this suddenly became an issue in the first place though to be honest.
Do you know who is responsible for the decision it can't be left in reception as it was before, and why?
Mick said to me he don't know who made that decision. Me thinks differently
@Henry Irving I'm not his daughter either actually I'm his niece Paul don't have any children I'm the closest his got. Actually @ellisaddick is my dad and Paul's brother.
So you're not ME14Addick's aunt either? How confusing.
I know Paul is your uncle. Did he get in OK yesterday BTW?
They changed it again saying that he would have it taken away and put into storage and he would have to make his way to the disabled gate after the game and collect it. This upset him so much he said he may not be able to go to matches at all anymore as the walking outside without the aid is the problem so I phoned mick Everett and explained he has arranged that, although he still won't be able to leave it in reception he can collect it from there after the game. It means that he can still go for now until they move the goal posts again, I'm not happy that this suddenly became an issue in the first place though to be honest.
Do you know who is responsible for the decision it can't be left in reception as it was before, and why?
Mick said to me he don't know who made that decision. Me thinks differently
So ME14addick caring for her dad, Paul Ellis, one of our museum movers and shakers Henry of this parish, and Seb Lewis have been picked on to our knowledge. Others we know less of, like Gwen and her son re the flag, plus stewards hustling folk off staircases and preventing photography, yet Katrien slithers up to Airman and says he is afraid of her! Building a better tomorrow together are we?
I don't know about @Airman Brown , but she frightens the hell out of me with what she is doing to OUR club!
I have been stopped from having my name in the programme alongside the articles I wrote on the history of the club. Not seen a recent programme so not sure what is happening but hardly the end of the world. Silly from them and cutting off their nose to spite their face (if I don't write it then one of the overworked staff has to write something to replace it) but that is the petty level the senior management think and work at.
Judging by yesterday, that will be interesting to see. "In 1997 we beat Southend 7-6 in the play-off final to reach the Premier League. Although we were still playing at Selhurst Palace, the then manager Adam Curbishley led the players, and Wembley hero, Sammy Illic, on a lap of honour." And all accompanied by a picture of the 1987 Full Members Cup final ...
So. As far as I know she is on £5,000 per month gross. Two weeks in it's already £2,500. What has Mel Baroni done so far? Anything?
Come off it. That's insulting. There was the press release after the Companies House thing. And there was the wrong picture yesterday. Not bad for a fortnight.
And if the club are paying someone with that experience £60k a year then whoever made the decision needs to leave recruitment to someone else.
If this story can generate a bit of media coverage then the mask protests has made a difference.
Has anyone asked the sponsors, especially Greenwich University, how they feel about being associated with a club that treats people who have spent a lot of money like this?
Or hang their students out to dry when the club makes a huge gaff on the big screen
I have been drafting an email of complaint to the club regarding yesterdays overreaction. I hope it will be read and responded to, by some of the senior management
I have been drafting an email of complaint to the club regarding yesterdays overreaction. I hope it will be read and responded to, by some of the senior management
What are you doing writing an email? You should know that when you get bad service in a restaurant you don't write and complain! Just go to the cinema next time.
So ME14addick caring for her dad, Paul Ellis, one of our museum movers and shakers Henry of this parish, and Seb Lewis have been picked on to our knowledge. Others we know less of, like Gwen and her son re the flag, plus stewards hustling folk off staircases and preventing photography, yet Katrien slithers up to Airman and says he is afraid of her! Building a better tomorrow together are we? Whilst I think free tickets for school kids is actually an admirable thing there was something of the cynical use of those kids yesterday, calling out each school name to elicit a cheer, and getting rather bewildered kids out to wave flags...no not a Nuremberg rally, but not a joyful organic event either...simply a photo opportunity for club propaganda I thought, with that cringe making Sir Valiant getting involved to add to the toe curling. If some of the planning that had gone into the school kids exploitation event had gone into the Moore tribute we may not be so ashamed and embarassed. I agree with ME24addickthst the Cardiff staff on the touchline, and their fans too showed how it ought to be done.
Any guesses for the season ticket slogan this year?
How about 'Alienating the old, exploiting the young'? I reckon Katrien would love that one.
Being in the East stand near the pitch I saw the kids being given flags etc . A Club photographer was taking photos of various kids in the front few rows. I am guessing that part of coming along to the match involved the parents giving consent for the club to take photos of their children? Where I work if we take pictures of children with the animals we have to ask the parents permission first - and also to use the image. During the match the photographer came over again and pointed the camera at a kid whilst sort of gesturing to the parent - so maybe they had sorted this
So ME14addick caring for her dad, Paul Ellis, one of our museum movers and shakers Henry of this parish, and Seb Lewis have been picked on to our knowledge. Others we know less of, like Gwen and her son re the flag, plus stewards hustling folk off staircases and preventing photography, yet Katrien slithers up to Airman and says he is afraid of her! Building a better tomorrow together are we? Whilst I think free tickets for school kids is actually an admirable thing there was something of the cynical use of those kids yesterday, calling out each school name to elicit a cheer, and getting rather bewildered kids out to wave flags...no not a Nuremberg rally, but not a joyful organic event either...simply a photo opportunity for club propaganda I thought, with that cringe making Sir Valiant getting involved to add to the toe curling. If some of the planning that had gone into the school kids exploitation event had gone into the Moore tribute we may not be so ashamed and embarassed. I agree with ME24addickthst the Cardiff staff on the touchline, and their fans too showed how it ought to be done.
Any guesses for the season ticket slogan this year?
How about 'Alienating the old, exploiting the young'? I reckon Katrien would love that one.
Being in the East stand near the pitch I saw the kids being given flags etc . A Club photographer was taking photos of various kids in the front few rows. I am guessing that part of coming along to the match involved the parents giving consent for the club to take photos of their children? Where I work if we take pictures of children with the animals we have to ask the parents permission first - and also to use the image. During the match the photographer came over again and pointed the camera at a kid whilst sort of gesturing to the parent - so maybe they had sorted this
So ME14addick caring for her dad, Paul Ellis, one of our museum movers and shakers Henry of this parish, and Seb Lewis have been picked on to our knowledge. Others we know less of, like Gwen and her son re the flag, plus stewards hustling folk off staircases and preventing photography, yet Katrien slithers up to Airman and says he is afraid of her! Building a better tomorrow together are we? Whilst I think free tickets for school kids is actually an admirable thing there was something of the cynical use of those kids yesterday, calling out each school name to elicit a cheer, and getting rather bewildered kids out to wave flags...no not a Nuremberg rally, but not a joyful organic event either...simply a photo opportunity for club propaganda I thought, with that cringe making Sir Valiant getting involved to add to the toe curling. If some of the planning that had gone into the school kids exploitation event had gone into the Moore tribute we may not be so ashamed and embarassed. I agree with ME24addickthst the Cardiff staff on the touchline, and their fans too showed how it ought to be done.
Any guesses for the season ticket slogan this year?
How about 'Alienating the old, exploiting the young'? I reckon Katrien would love that one.
Being in the East stand near the pitch I saw the kids being given flags etc . A Club photographer was taking photos of various kids in the front few rows. I am guessing that part of coming along to the match involved the parents giving consent for the club to take photos of their children? Where I work if we take pictures of children with the animals we have to ask the parents permission first - and also to use the image. During the match the photographer came over again and pointed the camera at a kid whilst sort of gesturing to the parent - so maybe they had sorted this
I see that all of the pictures in the 'fans gallery' on the official website are of kids. Perhaps it's time for demonstrators to post some photos of their own.
Incidentally when returning to the lounge after the match, I passed KM in the corridor and she was having a good laugh with her guests as usual.
You do wonder what these guests - assuming they are officials from the opposing club or key sponsors - make of the regime and protests? They must be aware of it and whilst I am sure any references to it they make are laughingly dismissed by KM I do wonder if one of them made a comment about ending a deal whether a penny would drop. Probably not.
God knows where you'll be sitting next week, stuff like this is beyond belief.
If we're moved away from the window I will be even more angry.
I'm just sorry that my 88 year old dad who is in a wheelchair had to witness the confrontation. He doesn't need it at his age.
If they move you away from the window, that's surely more of a story to tell the press. "88 year old wheelchair bound supporter treated badly by bullying stewards" etc., etc.
I do try, but I think those not on social media and forums like this, don't realise what is going on and don't believe there is an alternative. I keep hearing 'where would the club be now if RD hadn't come along'
Agree ME14 -the bloke who sits next to me is anti the protests and said he was impressed by what RD said in the programme (whatever that was). I talked to him about RM and his political part and he had no idea. How do we reach these fans?
Indeed, Arsenetatters.
Maybe us " girls" could come up with a cunning plan ?
Sounds good to me! And an excellent excuse for a small, medicinal, wine or two......
I have been drafting an email of complaint to the club regarding yesterdays overreaction. I hope it will be read and responded to, by some of the senior management
I would put a hard copy in the post as well. As with all things at the Valley the email system and IT in general leave a lot to be desired.
Sent my email to Tony Keohane, Mick Everett and KM - got out of office replies from TK & ME and both are on annual leave until 22/23 feb. No automatic reply from KM though.
Sent my email to Tony Keohane, Mick Everett and KM - got out of office replies from TK & ME and both are on annual leave until 22/23 feb. No automatic reply from KM though.
Not sure you get an out of office when it goes straight into the junk folder.
Not very realistic @Stig Clearly they wouldn't apologise for the inconvenience, that would indicate that they are willing to take some responsibility. Obviously, they'd say they were sorry that some people don't understand why they had to cause inconvenience.
Well done ME14 for standing your ground I've never heard of anything so ridiculous that you cannot look out of a window in the lounge you pay a lot of money to the club for. You really couldn't make this up. There's nought like a woman vexed yesterday you proved that woman power is also strong within our fan base and the one day you were a customer you had your view taken away. Onwards and upwards with the protests and don't let the regime win. I see a an Everest campaign coming up even our windows can be seen out of by ardent supporters of cafc. It's a shame the club glazed over their view lol stay strong girl we are right there with you.
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To pick on Paul Ellis in this way is pathetic.
Just like yesterday's Windowgate incident.
Nicest club in London my arse.
I don't know about @Airman Brown , but she frightens the hell out of me with what she is doing to OUR club!
Have I got it right now?
What has Mel Baroni done so far?
Anything?
And if the club are paying someone with that experience £60k a year then whoever made the decision needs to leave recruitment to someone else.
How silly of the club to overreact to a woman wearing a children's mask and waving out of a window. They handled it really badly.
No need to delete as all applicable.
Clearly they wouldn't apologise for the inconvenience, that would indicate that they are willing to take some responsibility. Obviously, they'd say they were sorry that some people don't understand why they had to cause inconvenience.