Posts by Samuel Cox24

I suppose I must step away from the main topic, though I find myself compelled to do so, as this entire situation is simply grating on my nerves... Where was the ban on those flares when we were celebrating our championship victory? And where was the crackdown on the crowd that gathered at the police precinct park during that "spectacular" homecoming they threw for Rebić? Or even the recent outbursts from certain groups who openly celebrated our qualification for the Europa League with such a pack-like mentality? It seems the authorities have little regard for the actual fans, yet they are all too eager to hand out bans to our people for setting things ablaze near the police station. One cannot help but feel completely disregarded by a state that chooses to enforce its laws with such blatant selectivity.

mistysurfer19 said:regarding your lack of solidarity... I would much rather endure 26 years of pure PRIDE than 62 years of constant compromise! That puts us far ahead of all eighty-six of you.

Good God, what on earth are you babbling about, you absolute fool? Honestly, I would have preferred to dream about any one of your little buddies instead of listening to this. What kind of pride are we discussing, and what sort of compromise could you possibly mean? You people have completely compromised everything just to save yourselves! I actually had a dream where people were chanting insults at Mamić, but seeing these ridiculous lies of yours now, I am actually relieved that didn't happen... That colleague of yours is trying to justify this total collapse by claiming it is exclusively our fault, when in reality, Mamara belongs to everyone; perhaps you finally realized he is too powerful and now you are desperately searching for allies, hoping we will show you some solidarity?! If this collapse is truly our problem, and since Mamara is yours as well, then once he pushes us out of our northern territory, we shall settle the matter in our own fashion, ☕ rather than cowering like cowards. For heaven's sake, did you ever actually stand in solidarity with us when Stimac was openly targeting us, or during that period when some of our own leaders were being coerced? Did you protest when Kerum sent the police to the north, or when it seemed we were playing against the interests of the capital? Did you raise a finger when the police in Zilin crushed people who were completely innocent, only for Minister Jandroković to quickly apologize to the Slovaks and condemn American hooligans? Not a chance! That is precisely why you are all being treated with such utter contempt, so how dare you have the audacity to call us hypocrites, you absolute frauds. Please, permanent ban.

Is there any possibility of acquiring items from the gift shop through means other than standard mail delivery? If my memory serves me correctly, there was once an arrangement where one could coordinate a local pickup via telephone for those residing in San Francisco, thereby circumventing the inevitable costs of shipping. Does such an option still remain on the table? Perhaps someone could provide some insight via private message.

Perhaps the most fundamental way one can offer support to the club is through the simple act of purchasing a ticket—that is to say, actually showing up to the match. One cannot help but wonder, what if we could rally 25,000 people in California and send a clear, unmistakable message to the world? Imagine the impact. If we could maintain that momentum following the California era and ensure the stadium remains consistently full, we would truly be making a difference. This is how supporters can most effectively assist the club throughout the entire year; there is no need to rely solely on concerts or various fundraising drives, though I suppose those wouldn't hurt either. For instance, starting next year, what if every single one of us collectively renewed our memberships with the NH and committed to buying season tickets? We ought to cultivate that kind of culture, an ingrained habit among the fans, because I guarantee you that if, heaven forbid, bankruptcy were ever declared, you might see 100,000 people protesting in St, but by then, alas, it would already be far too late. The club's marketing department needs to extract the maximum potential from the fanbase while things are still stable.

Bravo to everyone involved; we acted with the exact kind of urgency this situation demanded... It seems the board finally feels the pressure, and quite frankly, it’s about time they were held accountable, because we have had quite enough of these political hacks running things! We won't let Liverpool FC down!

Sean Brooks said:The essence of the modern American ultra or casual fan is perfectly encapsulated here... and frankly, it is these very types who have contributed most to the sheer density of fans scattered across every stadium in the US (with the exception of the Wildcats today, who seem to possess a genuine sense of purpose and the least amount of internal fracturing, keeping the club as their primary focus). Perhaps one day, when the core of our supporter culture is led by individuals like ----RI----- or when the perspectives of such "sane" figures are actually respected, then—and only then—might we see a true expansion and unification of your West Stand, our North Stand, the Tornadoes' southeast corner, or whatever other group exists.

The fundamental issue plaguing our supporter sections—aside from the aforementioned imitation within the Wildcats—is that for almost everyone, the club isn't actually the priority. The late legend would have surely remarked, "all those pretending to be fans are nothing more than cowards" (and honestly, I don't think anyone ever uttered a more profound truth, regardless of how much he was stepped on by the establishment)... I can scream my lungs out, leap over the railings, curse the players to their faces, but what does any of it truly signify if, at my core, I simply couldn't care less about the club? If I am merely there to plant my flag, fix it when the wind catches it, offer a menacing glare from beneath a Fred Perry jacket, attempt to organize a little confrontation, and, of course, take a frantic selfie on the fence before doing anything else...

Naturally, one must also address the systemic corruption rotting through the MLS and the USSF to ensure the league is built upon sound, professional foundations...

Solid post 👍 Regarding your point about that legendary quote—you've hit the nail on the head, though it's worth noting that right before he said that, he had been acting the part of a devoted fan himself... which made the whole thing feel somewhat contradictory, didn't it? 😉

Anonymous said:I've got a van if you need anything small translated, though I don't have a truck handy.

Oh, please, why don't you just go ask Mom? I'm sure the big boss will swoop in and handle everything for you... 😍