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Post by dru on Sept 13, 2007 10:23:47 GMT 10
I think 'they', stadium management / security / FFA and or AFC were a tad over excited about what 'might' happen due to the fact that there is a large proportion of Lebanese peep's living in Aust, that and APEC was a week ago.  They tried to put a bit of the apec fence around marinermum but the tongue-shrill scared them off. |
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Post by serious14 on Sept 13, 2007 10:30:14 GMT 10
a boozed up mob of rednecks chasing people around a beach. We're sokkah hooligans Dibo, on a mission to beat the living shite out of anyone who dares take us on....... don't you know this??  So sick of this stereotyping bullshit by the authorities - I'd feel more "threatened" at a rugby league game in Western Sydney than at a football game at around 98% of venues anywhere in the world. What do we have to do to prove that we're not out for trouble?? (getting rid of 105% of the conservative media might be a start) |
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Post by marinermick on Sept 13, 2007 10:30:35 GMT 10
I sent this off by email to the FFA: Hello
I need to get clarification from the FFA and if you could forward this email to the appropriate person I would be grateful.
At last night's Olyroos game in Gosford the following flag sold in your shop shop.footballaustralia.com.au/Supporter_Gear/Supporter_Gear/view.aspx was deemed to be illegal.
Security said that it could incite a racial riot and made an older lady (edit: sorry MM) seated next to me put the flag away.
Are you able to tell about the status of this flag being waived at internationals, especially one endorsed and sold by the FFA?
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Post by Rowdy on Sept 13, 2007 11:08:15 GMT 10
"Old Lady" ;D I can see Mick copping a hiding next time Gen see's him |
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Post by marinermick on Sept 13, 2007 11:16:29 GMT 10
"Old Lady" ;D I can see Mick copping a hiding next time Gen see's him the letter actually says "older lady" big difference way obviously trying to convey the message that Gen didn't pose a threat [squirming my way out of this] |
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Post by serious14 on Sept 13, 2007 11:18:22 GMT 10
I can see some very angry calls coming through to Coast FM's halftime show at our next home game....... |
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Post by marinermick on Sept 13, 2007 11:22:45 GMT 10
I can see some very angry calls coming through to Coast FM's halftime show at our next home game....... maybe nasty emails thank god we don't do talk back |
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Post by Rowdy on Sept 13, 2007 11:34:58 GMT 10
the letter actually says "older lady" big difference way obviously trying to convey the message that Gen didn't pose a threat [squirming my way out of this] I knew what you were trying to hint at in your email to the FFA  OLD or OLDer.....Big Difference? A women's mind see's the OLD in either word |
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Post by dru on Sept 13, 2007 11:39:07 GMT 10
I can see some very angry calls coming through to Coast FM's halftime show at our next home game....... maybe nasty emails thank god we don't do talk back Nah she'll be knocking on the media box door! ;D |
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Post by Jesus on Sept 13, 2007 11:59:48 GMT 10
They would not have had to worry about all this if they just played the match at shark park...
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Post by thesandman on Sept 13, 2007 12:10:41 GMT 10
Maybe we should all be banned from wearing team colours to games?
You know, better safe than sorry.....
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Post by marinermick on Sept 13, 2007 12:11:27 GMT 10
Just got a phonecall back from a Joan at the FFA. Very lovely lady and took the time to explain things well.
She said that the flag Marinermum had should not have been banned and that security were overzealous.
She will make sure it doesn't happen at the next game.
She also said that at the moment the boxing kangaroo flag is banned but they are reviewing their flag policy.
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Post by serious14 on Sept 13, 2007 12:21:17 GMT 10
And to think I copped shit for giving him "attitude", which consisted of me asking him a level headed question.......
*shakes head again*
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Post by brett on Sept 13, 2007 13:10:24 GMT 10
To be fair, the guy did explain that he was just enforcing the rules as ordered down to him. Most security types wouldn't even bother to do that.
Ridiculous ruling wherever it did come from.
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Post by Adz on Sept 13, 2007 13:20:05 GMT 10
the Nazis were just following orders too
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Post by serious14 on Sept 13, 2007 13:25:24 GMT 10
Ba-zing.
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Post by Adz on Sept 13, 2007 13:26:18 GMT 10
Obvious call.. I know.. I'm bored ;D
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Post by marinermick on Sept 13, 2007 13:27:24 GMT 10
the Nazis were just following orders too yes, but sergeant schultz was a lovable rogue |
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Post by marinermum on Sept 13, 2007 18:19:29 GMT 10
This is the older lady calling!!!!! OOPS I forgot, I'm not supposed to know how to use a computer. For the person who said rules are rules, idiot. Acceptance unwittingly of rules without thought or rationale is dangerous. Hence I never accept rules simply because they are. When we were in Melbourne some time back, we would not have waved our large Marinators Flag. It's nice Joan called you back however, when you bann, block of prohibit patirotic feeling, you can cause racial tension. Not one Aussie flag, but all Lebanon, how does that look to our guys. I understand meaning behind Qantas etc as it is an Olympic qualifier & no branding is permitted in any sport. But I could certainly in another country wave the boxing kangaroo, my soccer flag in all shapes and colours. I CANNOT WAVE THE SAME in my own country!!!! THIS FRIGHTENS ME, AND SADDENS ME. I wrote to the FFA also protesting this disgrace. All jokes aside, I was prepared to be asked to leave on principal last night. Why should I feel that I am breaking the law etc by waving my green and gold in support of MY COUNTRY. YES, I AM A PASSIONATE AUSSIE. ;D ;DThose lads, deserved to see our sporting flags held high, proudly for them! But alas, the FFA in its wisdom did not think broadly enough about the ban. The boxing kangaroo was born out of the America's Cup win- "I come from the land down under...." And represents all Aussies representing their country in any sport. The other matter is that we have no redress to talk with someone on the day if this happens again. Football is exciting because of the banter between fans and having been told, don't sing chants on the concourse, don't wave your flag here, don't cheer your team, and your not in the away supporter section show me your tickets. I'm over it and will argue the point of fairness/justice not blinded accept unreasonable rules simply because they are rules. Tell me when I buy my ticket if I can't be a true soccer/football supporter, because I will pack up now and leave the game!!! FFA get it right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  |
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Post by Pete on Sept 15, 2007 0:07:37 GMT 10
maybe nasty emails thank god we don't do talk back Nah she'll be knocking on the media box door! ;D Nah, 'Mum will just yell down her comments into the crowd sound mike for Coast FM, located near her. (I think I've done a bad thing mentioning that mike, now to think of it??  ) |
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