An Alternative to FC United

Neil Thomson · 20th May 2005, 15:14

The Reserves and Youth Sides

Just an idea, but those who are burning their season tickets and refusing to go again, how about going to the Reserve and Youth team games, where the entrance fee is relatively tiny and the tv coverage is only MUTV--i.e. you'd still be hurting Glazer, and at the same time, supporting the club and the players who are the future of the Phoenix Club when it rises again (since we won't be able to afford expensive players by then, home grown is what we'll be left with). A solution for those who don't want to support Glazer but don't want to stop seeing Manchester United.

Man Utd Mrs · 20th May 2005, 15:19

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Originally Posted by Neil Thomson

The Reserves and Youth Sides

Just an idea, but those who are burning their season tickets and refusing to go again, how about going to the Reserve and Youth team games, where the entrance fee is relatively tiny and the tv coverage is only MUTV--i.e. you'd still be hurting Glazer, and at the same time, supporting the club and the players who are the future of the Phoenix Club when it rises again (since we won't be able to afford expensive players by then, home grown is what we'll be left with). A solution for those who don't want to support Glazer but don't want to stop seeing Manchester United.

What an excellent idea!

giggzy · 20th May 2005, 15:26

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Originally Posted by Neil Thomson

The Reserves and Youth Sides

Just an idea, but those who are burning their season tickets and refusing to go again, how about going to the Reserve and Youth team games, where the entrance fee is relatively tiny and the tv coverage is only MUTV--i.e. you'd still be hurting Glazer, and at the same time, supporting the club and the players who are the future of the Phoenix Club when it rises again (since we won't be able to afford expensive players by then, home grown is what we'll be left with). A solution for those who don't want to support Glazer but don't want to stop seeing Manchester United.

Actually I was thinking about going to a few reserve games next season. And yeah I think that's a good idea......

altho' I am against it on the principle, that it's one of yours.

Neil Thomson · 20th May 2005, 15:27

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Originally Posted by giggzy

Actually I was thinking about going to a few reserve games next season. And yeah I think that's a good idea......

altho' I am against it on the principle, that it's one of yours.

Cheeky cnut!

Neil Thomson · 20th May 2005, 15:29

I also suggest that in the event of FC United being set up, that a forum be created for them on here, plus a forum for Youth and Reserve team news and discussion.

Neil Thomson · 20th May 2005, 16:51

Red_Molly · 20th May 2005, 17:01

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Originally Posted by Neil Thomson

The Reserves and Youth Sides

Just an idea, but those who are burning their season tickets and refusing to go again, how about going to the Reserve and Youth team games, where the entrance fee is relatively tiny and the tv coverage is only MUTV--i.e. you'd still be hurting Glazer, and at the same time, supporting the club and the players who are the future of the Phoenix Club when it rises again (since we won't be able to afford expensive players by then, home grown is what we'll be left with). A solution for those who don't want to support Glazer but don't want to stop seeing Manchester United.

Makes much more sense than FC United.

Man Utd Mrs · 20th May 2005, 17:11

I go to all the Home reserve games.

Red Devil · 20th May 2005, 17:42

I like that idea

20th May 2005, 18:13

Yep Neil that makes much more sense than going of to support FC United.

vijay · 20th May 2005, 18:13

Glazer might pump in more funds than expected to strengthen the first team as his marketing dreams will depend on our successes. But he will care a feck for the academy and youth development.

Neil Thomson · 20th May 2005, 18:32

This would be leading by example then Vijay.

mike03 · 20th May 2005, 20:03

would he not then just start charging more for reserve games

FresnoBob · 20th May 2005, 20:24

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Originally Posted by vijay

Glazer might pump in more funds than expected to strengthen the first team as his marketing dreams will depend on our successes. But he will care a feck for the academy and youth development.

And he told you this himself?

Neil Thomson · 20th May 2005, 20:35

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Originally Posted by mike03

would he not then just start charging more for reserve games

He might after a while, but he could hardly charge as much as for first team--and sky still won't cover it. We have sides in a couple of leagues too--and then there's the youth teams... Its a good protest either way.

RedPhil1957 · 20th May 2005, 23:53

good idea, wonderful protest if huge crowd for kids and reserves and smaller crowd for first team

Man Utd Mrs · 20th May 2005, 23:56

The money charged goes to Hyde United ,as far as I am aware.

vijay · 21st May 2005, 08:54

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Originally Posted by FresnoBob

And he told you this himself?

Its not a rocket science.

vijay · 21st May 2005, 08:56

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Originally Posted by Neil Thomson

This would be leading by example then Vijay.

Yes, When you are right you cannot be too radical.... when you are wrong, you cannot be too conservative. .

Shane Bluck · 21st May 2005, 10:43

I think it is a brilliant idea, I am up for it.

20th May 2005, 15:14	#1 (permalink)
Neil Thomson First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hippydom Posts: 13,253	An Alternative to FC United The Reserves and Youth Sides Just an idea, but those who are burning their season tickets and refusing to go again, how about going to the Reserve and Youth team games, where the entrance fee is relatively tiny and the tv coverage is only MUTV--i.e. you'd still be hurting Glazer, and at the same time, supporting the club and the players who are the future of the Phoenix Club when it rises again (since we won't be able to afford expensive players by then, home grown is what we'll be left with). A solution for those who don't want to support Glazer but don't want to stop seeing Manchester United.

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Neil Thomson First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hippydom Posts: 13,253	I also suggest that in the event of FC United being set up, that a forum be created for them on here, plus a forum for Youth and Reserve team news and discussion.

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Neil Thomson First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hippydom Posts: 13,253

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Man Utd Mrs Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: So bow down before them,and lift up your eyes....For Old Trafford's Glory will ALWAYS survive.. Posts: 17,103	I go to all the Home reserve games.

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Red Devil Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: A United fan trapped in the USA Posts: 1,726	I like that idea

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Dubai_Devil Posts: n/a	Yep Neil that makes much more sense than going of to support FC United.

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vijay Im rude and disprespectful to the ladies of the forum,though Im happy to cruise Jason and Suresh Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Entertainment Fourm: Winding up the Gaming Gimps Posts: 13,485	Glazer might pump in more funds than expected to strengthen the first team as his marketing dreams will depend on our successes. But he will care a feck for the academy and youth development.

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Neil Thomson First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hippydom Posts: 13,253	This would be leading by example then Vijay.

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mike03 Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: Poynton Posts: 500	would he not then just start charging more for reserve games

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RedPhil1957 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: lincs. Posts: 4,305	good idea, wonderful protest if huge crowd for kids and reserves and smaller crowd for first team

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Man Utd Mrs Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: So bow down before them,and lift up your eyes....For Old Trafford's Glory will ALWAYS survive.. Posts: 17,103	The money charged goes to Hyde United ,as far as I am aware.

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Shane Bluck Chef and honorary fat bloke in the Warrington Gimp Collective Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Quietly going about my business. Posts: 16,650	I think it is a brilliant idea, I am up for it.