Training Friday 20/11

[Douglas Higginbottom]

Well I think they were training today but sadly wasn't allowed to watch!

When I arrived there were photographers around and some with steps to get the best vantage .One had wandered around the whole complex to suss the best views and clearly there were plenbty of places to get pictures if they wanted to. To start with though he was looking for them just coming out of the changing rooms. Barry was his prime target to fit a story about him playing against LPool.

When the players had all started to gather not 1 but 2 of the security guys wandered over and shifted the guys on with whatever reasoning they could and then inevitably moved on to me. I suppose it was not realistic for me to be allowed to stay and they have to move on. In the brief moments I was looking over Mark Bowen threw his hands apart and shrugged and behind him Eddie was laughing a shouting that I should p... off. 100% in fun of course.

The reserves were also out training and ran past me and had a laugh that I had brought steps but then I was on the ground chatting to the 2 security guys who were almost pleading for me to be a good lad and no watch. I asked who had decreed that I should not be allowed to watch and they didn't know and I said I would happily disappear if the management said they didn't want me to go any more. Eventually they both left in different directions to speak one with Eddie and one with Mark B.

On their return they both had the same message that they were happy for me to be there and watch as they know what I am all about etc etc and they would have a word to see what could be done. So we will see.There were also a couple of people from the council walking around inside the fence and I think they would have been something to do with the free walkway access areas which are just outside the fencing but that's just me guessing.

With all this going on I didn't even check to see who was or was not there today. I expect they were all out and from the noise behind whilst I watched the reserves for a while they were in great spirits although I am not sure how Shay would have reacted when shouts of Thierry went up when somebody obviously had handled the ball.

[Surrey Sky Blue]

Cheers Doug, Hope they sort it out for you mate. Come on City!! ALL WE ARE SAYING IS GIVE DOUG A PASS!!.

[lets all have a disco]

For you to get a touch of heavy treatment is rough pal.

COME ON CITY SORT IT OUT,DOUG IS ONE OF OURS DEAD RIGHT GET RID OF THE PAPS BUT DOUG IS DIFFERENT.

ALL WE ARE SAYING IS GIVE DOUG A PASS

[dazby]

We need a banner.

[Chinners]

One of your best reports yet Doug! ... who needs City info anyway eh?

[david yearsley]

Lets have a whip round and get Doug his own chopper - "eye in the sky" reports every day!

[MaineRoadMemories]

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[Wonderwall]

You still made the effort and the city management have seen this, also with the message returning with the security guys, lets see what can be sorted out. I know we have Chris Nield as voice at the club, I just wonder what else we can do that would be quick and easy.

A petition maybe? We all know about the feelings of those online petitions and what they are worth, but anything is worth a shot here. Maybe nobody special could get the Bluemoon forum behind it too as they benefit from these reports also.

[Douglas Higginbottom]

You still made the effort and the city management have seen this, also with the message returning with the security guys, lets see what can be sorted out. I know we have Chris Nield as voice at the club, I just wonder what else we can do that would be quick and easy.

A petition maybe? We all know about the feelings of those online petitions and what they are worth, but anything is worth a shot here. Maybe nobody special could get the Bluemoon forum behind it too as they benefit from these reports also.

I expect a final decision will be made quite soon and I am still chatting with Chris. I am not getting my hopes up but it's been a good run for a year while it lasted. Not sure about petitions or anything , that all sounds quite embarrassing.

[lets all have a disco]

If we get Bluemoan behind it, then it will get done. FACT.

[Lee_Kinda]

You still made the effort and the city management have seen this, also with the message returning with the security guys, lets see what can be sorted out. I know we have Chris Nield as voice at the club, I just wonder what else we can do that would be quick and easy.

A petition maybe? We all know about the feelings of those online petitions and what they are worth, but anything is worth a shot here. Maybe nobody special could get the Bluemoon forum behind it too as they benefit from these reports also.

Can we get a poll done mate? Least it will be a good idea for them of numbers behind it!

Just stick, do you read dougs post's or something yes or no.

[Chinners]

If nothing gets sorted by early next year I will make this one of my Election pledges in my Manicfesto

[Wonderwall]

You still made the effort and the city management have seen this, also with the message returning with the security guys, lets see what can be sorted out. I know we have Chris Nield as voice at the club, I just wonder what else we can do that would be quick and easy.

A petition maybe? We all know about the feelings of those online petitions and what they are worth, but anything is worth a shot here. Maybe nobody special could get the Bluemoon forum behind it too as they benefit from these reports also.

I expect a final decision will be made quite soon and I am still chatting with Chris. I am not getting my hopes up but it's been a good run for a year while it lasted. Not sure about petitions or anything , that all sounds quite embarrassing.

I will not do one if you feel this would embarrass you Doug. If you feel I can help in any way, then please ask. I think the 2 busiest City fan forums will be a little bit of weight behind the cause.

[john68]

Really pissed off with the club about this Doug.
They knew what the policy was and could and should have sorted this one way or the other before it came to this.
It would have been quite easy to take you on one side and explain what you could and couldn't report on, so they knew you fully aware of their wishes.

It would appear that young Mr Nield (our voice at the club) has vaporised back inside fortress Eastlands. He has still failed to respond to any of my emails. This may be his own doing or under instruction by the club.

[Chinners]

Mr Nield was on the other day saying he's look into this, give him time fella

[john68]

Mr Nield was on the other day saying he's look into this, give him time fella

Thanks Chinners mate...Must have missed that.
My apologies to Mr Nield then. He still hasn't answered my emails though.
Maybe it's me he is avoiding....:-)

[london blue 2]

Mr Nield was on the other day saying he's look into this, give him time fella

Thanks Chinners mate...Must have missed that.
My apologies to Mr Nield then. He still hasn't answered my emails though.
Maybe it's me he is avoiding....:-)

John68 OUT

[lets all have a disco]

Im all over the 68 out campaign.

[sandman]

Invisible Man Fan has kindly changed my signature to "Give Doug A Pass" in Sheikhy Jake terms!!

[Biamp]

We need a banner.

Indeed.