tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30827235.post8131809203804474737..comments2024-03-12T08:53:00.766+00:00Comments on The Marple Leaf: Protests, anger and football - a bit of contextMichael Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08616909770570609477noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30827235.post-82785722591670787192016-05-03T09:31:29.531+00:002016-05-03T09:31:29.531+00:00Sadly, it's what happens when sport becomes al...Sadly, it's what happens when sport becomes all about money rather than endeavour. It's what the RFU fought a Canutian battle against for years, and will, I fear, also become the future of rugby.raving admanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07231885731966592242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30827235.post-73826633277312114652016-05-02T10:43:15.081+00:002016-05-02T10:43:15.081+00:00I think what would help Rovers' fans is being ...I think what would help Rovers' fans is being clear about what is the ultimate objective of any protest. A number are calling for "increased communication" - the only communication I want from Venky's is confirmation of their departure. I am prepared to pay for their departure with non-league football under a community owned club if needs be; but many (perhaps younger) supporters cling to the dream of a return to the Premier League & believe Venky's ownership offers the best chance of that. Recent statements from Pune call that into question.<br />Whilst there is a lack of consensus around an agreed objective, any protest is seriously undermined.<br /><br />I am intrigued by the C.A.R.D. campaign being run by Charlton fans. Their gripes are remarkably similar to ours & their fate this season will be ours next season I suspect. They seem to be unified & creative in their protest strategy.<br /><br />We could learn a lot.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17217428260720205842noreply@blogger.com