Current Staff If many feel so strongly ,what would you do to let the board know enough is enough?

[tonyw]

I've said this before, but the fact is that we're never getting hammered by anyone. There's a lot of talent in this squad - small as it is - and if it was properly organized, we'd still be eyeing the playoffs. But as it is, we're huffing and puffing our way to mostly close defeats or uninspired points.

And because none of us want to go down, when the game's close, there's still that impetus to cheer the team on to try and get something from it.

The only time we've been drubbed this season was at Ipswich - but that was on the back of a ten game unbeaten run, so bad timing for protests.

But if we go three goals down again to anyone over the rest of the season, my bet is that's when you're going to hear the clear, unadulterated angry message. The Mark Wright/Orient 2001 treatment.

 

[OX14]

Where's the option for boycotting next season?

 

[YellowSubmarine]

KR will get a free hit tomorrow. I think - quite rightly - that everyone has too much respect for the Beauchamp family to allow thing to spill over into anything ugly.

I just hope that KR has enough awareness to just keep his head down and concentrate on the job he’s paid to do. Tomorrows events are not about him in any way, shape or form

He’s already started today on iFollow.

 

[Oxymoron]

He’s already started today on iFollow.

Thank goodness nobody listens to what he says anymore....

 

[Fred]

Not that strong opinion at all really! Not many votes.

 

[Steve Gilbert]

Couple of things, by people keep connecting Robinson with tomorrows tribute to Joey are the only ones making it about Robinson.

As for season tickets, I buy one every season (I haven’t gone to a home game yet due to finances caused by strike action) but I do that as a way of supporting the club. I understand people have every right to not buy one but it will affect how much the club are willing to spend on new players next season. If we want to be a sustainable club then season ticket sales are massive. I’m sure there are better ways to show discontent without damaging the club.

 

[TailsWeWin]

Couple of things, by people keep connecting Robinson with tomorrows tribute to Joey are the only ones making it about Robinson.

As for season tickets, I buy one every season (I haven’t gone to a home game yet due to finances caused by strike action) but I do that as a way of supporting the club. I understand people have every right to not buy one but it will affect how much the club are willing to spend on new players next season. If we want to be a sustainable club then season ticket sales are massive. I’m sure there are better ways to show discontent without damaging the club.

…” club willing to spend on new players next season…”. Er, perhaps Robinson shouldn’t have p*ssed away all the money we had 12 months ago. But nice effort to switch the blame to the fans there, Steve!

 

[YellowSubmarine]

…” club willing to spend on new players next season…”. Er, perhaps Robinson shouldn’t have p*ssed away all the money we had 12 months ago. But nice effort to switch the blame to the fans there, Steve!

Don’t rise to it.

He’s a troll.

 

[BrockBuster]

I'd start by petitioning the board to make sure that 'Other - State in thread' is an option in all future yellowsforum polls of multiple choice.

If they can't sort that, I have no hope they'll be able to fix anything else.

 

[Steve Gilbert]

…” club willing to spend on new players next season…”. Er, perhaps Robinson shouldn’t have p*ssed away all the money we had 12 months ago. But nice effort to switch the blame to the fans there, Steve!

No blame on the fans at all. I completely understand why people wouldn’t want to get a season ticket and everyone has their reasons. I was just pointing out the implications it has on the club.

The whole budget wasn’t spent this season and the board actually stopped Robinson from wasting any more of it hence why we only have loans in the latest window.

 

[Steve Gilbert]

Don’t rise to it.

He’s a troll.

Enough people know me (easily done when you post under your own name) to know I’m not a troll

 

[YellowSubmarine]

Enough people know me (easily done when you post under your own name) to know I’m not a troll

Exactly, you post under your own name.

When your posts on here are completely different to what you say to people off here then that’s troll behaviour for me.

 

[Steve Gilbert]

Exactly, you post under your own name.

When your posts on here are completely different to what you say to people off here then that’s troll behaviour for me.

I’m not sure they differ that much to be honest? I’ve said for a long time that Robinson should have gone after the Wycombe home game?

 

[Essexyellows]

What we think doesn`t matter to the board the bigger picture and the ££££`s is what they want.

However, when "they" ask for us to email councillors to push their business plan through the weight shifts........... if we were to not do such they might get twitchy.

Withhold buying ST`s next season?

Emailing saying you won`t buy a ST, matchday ticket or diddly else?

If we turn the tap off goodwill off they might just get a hint....

 

[YellowSubmarine]

I’m not sure they differ that much to be honest? I’ve said for a long time that Robinson should have gone after the Wycombe home game?

Do you think he’s leaving the club in a horrendous way squad wise deliberately for his departure this summer?

 

[Steve Gilbert]

What we think doesn`t matter to the board the bigger picture and the ££££`s is what they want.

However, when "they" ask for us to email councillors to push their business plan through the weight shifts........... if we were to not do such they might get twitchy.

Withhold buying ST`s next season?

Emailing saying you won`t buy a ST, matchday ticket or diddly else?

If we turn the tap off goodwill off they might just get a hint....

Problem with that is that if they turn the tap off and scrap plans for a new stadium then there may no longer be an Oxford United.
In a way they have us by the b*****s

 

[Steve Gilbert]

Do you think he’s leaving the club in a horrendous way squad wise deliberately for his departure this summer?

I’d say he knew it was last chance saloon and has left us with a poor squad just like Ferguson did with Man U yes.
Problem for Robinson is if the board do keep him on then he has a lot of work to turn it around which might be the reason why we saw the transfer window just gone.

 

[bdodwell]

Think we need to bite it. Give the board respect as they are covering a huge running deficit. They will sort it in the summer if not before.

 

[Steve Gilbert]

Think we need to bite it. Give the board respect as they are covering a huge running deficit. They will sort it in the summer if not before.

As I said, the board hold all the cards regarding our future so it’s one thing turning against the manager but turning against the board could lead us into dangerous territory. They are the ones putting the money in to cover losses year on year and without them then we may not have a new stadium. If that falls through then we are in a very very dark place as a club who don’t have a ground to play in come 2026.
The change of manager will come but it will be on them when they pull the trigger.

 

[Essexyellows]

Problem with that is that if they turn the tap off and scrap plans for a new stadium then there may no longer be an Oxford United.
In a way they have us by the B*****s

As I said what we think doesn`t matter to the board.
The money is being invested based on a return (new stadium).
If the prospects of that stumbling loom large they will cut their losses and move on.

Then we are fecked but KR might be gone......

Supporters "through the turnstiles" are almost an inconvenience in the modern world of football, another seesaw that has tipped to far the other way.

 

[Sarge]

If TW and GF keep to their word (at the last FF in iffley) there should be another live , open FF due soon. IMO thats the right time and place to make feelings known and to ask 'difficult' questions too.

Though as far as Im aware, the next open n live FF- With plenty of advance notice- has yet to be forthcoming. Over to @OUSP Secretary & @OxVox to press the powers that be to sort and announce a date then?

 

[yellowbow]

If TW and GF keep to their word (at the last FF in iffley) there should be another live , open FF due soon. IMO thats the right time and place to make feelings known and to ask 'difficult' questions too.

Though as far as Im aware, the next open n live FF- With plenty of advance notice- has yet to be forthcoming. Over to @OUSP Secretary & @OxVox to press the powers that be to sort and announce a date then?

They are probably desperately scanning the fixtures to see when the (most likely) next three points are going to come and book it just after that

Maybe next week just after Cambridge would have been a decent bet…?

 

[Morris Oxford]

If there is another FF then I would strongly suggest that whoever asked the question is allowed to comment/follow up on the answer given.

Its very frustrating when the answer given cannot be challenged.

 

[Mellowyellow]

I’m not sure they differ that much to be honest? I’ve said for a long time that Robinson should have gone after the Wycombe home game?

You show he should go yet vote.for kr to.continie as.manager in polls.

 

[Steve Gilbert]

You show he should go yet vote.for kr to.continie as.manager in polls.

That’s the problem when you keep putting poll after poll up, people won’t take them seriously

 

[LowerSouth]

That’s the problem when you keep putting poll after poll up, people won’t take them seriously

Smacks of continuously changing the question,until you achieve the answer you want.
Reality is, it makes no difference - no one’s listening .

 

[Mellowyellow]

That’s the problem when you keep putting poll after poll up, people won’t take them seriously

I have one poll. People also look to use them to put to paper what they really think, but tell people different. You and others within your group say loudly clown should go, yet vote for him to remain manager in the polls. Baffling really why?
You clearly believe he should stay on why say otherwise, stand up for your ideal.

 

[OUSP (Replaced by FAB)]

[QUOTE="Sarge, post: 657882]

Though as far as Im aware, the next open n live FF- With plenty of advance notice- has yet to be forthcoming. Over to @OUSP .Secretary & @OxVox to press the powers that be to sort and announce a date then?
[/QUOTE]

Yes, this was promised and re-stated when we met TW last month, as part of our discussion on the poor level of fan engagement. We've chased up and hope a date will be announced soon.

 

[YellowSubmarine]

@OUSP Secretary

The Saturday lunchtime before the Derby game would be ideal. Or the Cheltenham one. Both games in March.

No reason why he can’t be held in the conference centre / bar at the ground.

Will see a big turnout then instead of the last one

 

[Yellowken]

No chanting don't we do that anyway most home games are like going to the library

Which is a real concern if end up in a relegation fight. Little singing coming from the East Stand at the moment