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Thousands turn out for York City victory parade
8:00am Tuesday 22nd May 2012 in Sport
By Jennifer Bell, jennifer.bell@thepress.co.uk
The open top bus in Coney Street
JUBILANT York City players were met with roaring cheers as they paraded through the city to celebrate their historic Wembley double.
City-centre streets became a sea of red, white and blue yesterday evening as thousands celebrated the Minstermen’s stunning triumphs, which have seen them land the first major trophy in the club’s 90-year history and promotion back to the Football League.
Supporters chanted and cheered and basked in the spring sunshine, as City’s players, management, staff and directors took an open-topped bus ride from Bootham Crescent to the Mansion House.
The FA Trophy and play-off trophy were displayed from the bus as it wound its way along Bootham, Blake Street, Davygate, Parliament Street and Coney Street.
Crowds were already packing behind barriers outside the Mansion House in St Helen’s Square at 5pm, more than an hour before the bus was due to arrive and chants of “We Are York!” and “We...are...going up!” rang around the square.
Katherine Chalmers, 28, from Huntington, said: “It’s lucky we got here early because there was no way we’d miss this. It feels like the whole of York is coming out to celebrate.” Nick Spence, 34, from Haxby, said there was a brilliant feeling in the city. He said: “It’s like people are walking on air.”
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Matthew White, 30, from New Earswick, said: “You could just feel how happy everyone is. It’s put the pride back in the club.”
Gary Haynes, 39, from Acomb, said: “To see everybody just so happy and proud of what City have done is something really special. It’ll never be forgotten.”
City won promotion with a 2-1 victory over Luton Town at Wembley on Sunday, only eight days after winning the FA Trophy at the same venue, and three days after City of York Council approved plans for a new stadium at Monks Cross.
York City director Sophie Hicks said: “We have brought pride back to York.”
Chairman Jason McGill said: “This had been the culmination of a great eight days. Sunday’s game was the biggest in the club’s 90-year history.”
Council leader James Alexander and MP Julian Sturdy both praised the team for a fantastic season. The parade was City’s first since they were promoted to the old Second Division in 1993.
Comments(110)
colette
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6:38pm Mon 21 May 12
YorkieAl
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6:49pm Mon 21 May 12
TerryYork
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7:38pm Mon 21 May 12
Shows what the football club means to this city.
Eat that "Campaign for Castleford, I mean York"
Tel1969
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7:47pm Mon 21 May 12
tomwillo1
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9:54pm Mon 21 May 12
rambolanka
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11:32pm Mon 21 May 12
Probably no greater honour can come to any team than the respect of their supporters.
Today, we honoured a manager who had a great vision. Today, we honoured a team who had the courage to overcome the adversities of the game and see that vision enshrined in the club we all love today.
Today, we, the supporters you have built around you, are proud to honour you for what you have achieved in just 8 days of dedicated, selfless service for it was your vision that inspired them all to greater things.
Vision, integrity, dedication and hard work have been companions on your journey through this season and you have rightly earned the full respect of your supporters and your city.
Respect borne out of a beautiful season played with grace, strength and tenacity. A season that lit the fire of commitment and the warmth of love in our hearts.
For everything you have given us this season and for the seasons to come we offer you thanks.
Even AndyD
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7:53am Tue 22 May 12
Seriously - look at the headlines over the past few days, look at the comments, most read, most viewed etc in the Press. This city DOES care about its football club and its not just about the 4000 regulars we will get next season. Not that they are the same 4000 people every game and remember an average needs a much higher figure at one end.
On Sunday I had friends, family, work colleagues glued to their radio listening out for my team - people who are not YCFC fans usually. A few want to sample a match next season, lots of-course are happy just following the results on the radio or in the Press. But like I always stress, the Community stadium is about a lot more than YCFC, but then a lot more than 3000-4000 care about this club.
Thanks to Gary Mills and the players - plus the McGill family for giving York City a team to be proud of once again.
swh1963
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8:18am Tue 22 May 12
Even AndyD wrote:Agreed - it's not just the numbers it's the passion, the strength of feeling. I somehow don't see the directors of Barnitts, Mulberry Hall etc being feted in an open top bus if their measly campaign to stave off competition had succeeded.
Wow - look at that footfall! Said YCFC was good for the York economy!
Seriously - look at the headlines over the past few days, look at the comments, most read, most viewed etc in the Press. This city DOES care about its football club and its not just about the 4000 regulars we will get next season. Not that they are the same 4000 people every game and remember an average needs a much higher figure at one end.
On Sunday I had friends, family, work colleagues glued to their radio listening out for my team - people who are not YCFC fans usually. A few want to sample a match next season, lots of-course are happy just following the results on the radio or in the Press. But like I always stress, the Community stadium is about a lot more than YCFC, but then a lot more than 3000-4000 care about this club.
Thanks to Gary Mills and the players - plus the McGill family for giving York City a team to be proud of once again.
paintitred
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8:28am Tue 22 May 12
COUNCILLORS
HEALEY ,WATT. GALVIN AND D,AGORNE.
DONT YOU WISH YOU COULD TURN THE CLOCK BACK TO LAST THURSDAY.
AND CHANGE YOUR VOTE TO YES,
YORK SPOKE LAST NIGHT.
SINCLAIR AND YOUR ME ME ME CY4 CREW ITS LIGHTS OUT ON YOUR CAMPAIGN.
GAME SET AND MATCH TO THE COMMUNITY STADIUM.
NOW COME ON ENGLAND IN THE EUROS
Sir Alex
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8:39am Tue 22 May 12
The punters in Bettys were a bit taken aback but magical atmosphere. Lovely sunny evening in my home City - better than Manchester any day!
Great to shake GM and Smithy by the hand and tell them what a great job they had done for us all!
Well done everyone concerned including the supporters of this fantastic LEAGUE club!
Stracqualursi
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9:04am Tue 22 May 12
pedalling paul
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9:06am Tue 22 May 12
Aladdin said "Can you make York City win three matches in a row?"
Sadly the genie replied "Alas master, some things are impossible!"
I think we'll have to rewrite that bit of the script. Well done Minstermen.
JimmySealfanclub
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9:06am Tue 22 May 12
Have a good holiday lads. Reedy and Sangria should be an interesting combination!
swh1963
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9:08am Tue 22 May 12
walwynwasgod
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9:18am Tue 22 May 12
Andy Whyte
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9:26am Tue 22 May 12
skilly
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9:31am Tue 22 May 12
paintitred
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9:31am Tue 22 May 12
uhtred
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9:34am Tue 22 May 12
purpleronnie
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9:35am Tue 22 May 12
Here's to the next season - things can only get better from now on!!
swh1963
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9:39am Tue 22 May 12
/iplayer/episode/b01
hpv0q/Look_North_(Yo
rkshire)_21_05_2012/
Festivities resume after irrelevant 'other news' at about 25 minutes in.
Sir Alex
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9:40am Tue 22 May 12
swh1963
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9:42am Tue 22 May 12
Sir Alex wrote:Possibly - not at the moment but that might be because it's only just gone on the iPlayer. Keep checking.
Can last night's Look North be downloaded (for keeps!)?
Tug job
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9:44am Tue 22 May 12
purpleronnie wrote:Indeed, I chuckled at the Londis 'pit stop' - to think that cheeky blighter said we had no class! LOL
Saw on Look North yesterday footage of the team travelling back from Wembley. They stopped off at a local Londis for ale and a takeaway. Good Lads! Well deserved and I have never been more proud of coming from and living in York. Here's to the next season - things can only get better from now on!!
boyseyboy
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9:50am Tue 22 May 12
Sir Alex
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10:01am Tue 22 May 12
Manchester United
Chelsea
Liverpool
Arsenal
York City
+ one other (any ideas who?)
johnabostock
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10:09am Tue 22 May 12
Andy Whyte wrote:JW has apologised on twitter after Millsy was noted saying he was not pleased with the comment. What a manager that shows respect to another Club and is respected by his own players. On Blue Square site, McGill telling other Clubs to keep hands off Millsy and knows how he ticks.
What a disgrace . Was out drinking and congratulating York fans on there win . Then saw the picture of Jason walker holding the RIP Luton sign up on the bus . All respect for York city has gone . Not a good role model . Totally discusting hope the club and he get done by the FA .
You're Fired
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10:25am Tue 22 May 12
Andy Whyte wrote:Andy, whilst I can see your point that the sign was perhaps a little OTT you have to try and see it from Jason Walker's point of view and that of most City fans. There are a lot of Luton fans who have proven themselves to be vile people with the tirade of abuse JW has received on the internet and at games. He missed a penalty for them in last years play off final so obviously he isn't going to be Mr Popularity. However, they've gone way too far at times and I think JW's "lighthearted" response has been taken way out of context. He didn't make the sign, it was Paddy Mac who instigated the idea of getting the sign from the crowd and Jase looked more than a little embarrassed when holding it.
What a disgrace . Was out drinking and congratulating York fans on there win . Then saw the picture of Jason walker holding the RIP Luton sign up on the bus . All respect for York city has gone . Not a good role model . Totally discusting hope the club and he get done by the FA .
TheTruthHurts
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10:27am Tue 22 May 12
Andy Whyte wrote:Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha, Did Luton fans get charged when they threw coins at the York city players?
What a disgrace . Was out drinking and congratulating York fans on there win . Then saw the picture of Jason walker holding the RIP Luton sign up on the bus . All respect for York city has gone . Not a good role model . Totally discusting hope the club and he get done by the FA .
'
RIP Luton. Beating you in the final just made it just that little bit sweeter. Hope you languish down there for a long time. RIP Luton!
boyerforengland
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10:34am Tue 22 May 12
Andy Whyte wrote:Get things in perspective will you.
What a disgrace . Was out drinking and congratulating York fans on there win . Then saw the picture of Jason walker holding the RIP Luton sign up on the bus . All respect for York city has gone . Not a good role model . Totally discusting hope the club and he get done by the FA .
Jason got all sorts of threats to himself and family from the Luton scum simply for having the misfortune to miss a penalty for them.
He might have been a little misguided to display the sign but I think we can all well understand how he feels about his former "supporters".
And can you imagine the FA doing something about a homemade sign on a bus when they don't blink an eye at thuggery of the worst kind inside grounds - i.e. Kenilworth Road two years ago?
I can understand how you might be a little disappointed with the sign but mountains out of molehills comes to mind.
wildthing666
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10:52am Tue 22 May 12
TerryYork wrote:If it means that much then why aren't they at the home games at least?
Amazing to see so many people. Thousands and thousands. God knows how many, lining the streets.
Shows what the football club means to this city.
Eat that "Campaign for Castleford, I mean York"
swh1963
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10:54am Tue 22 May 12
wildthing666 wrote:Not sure what your point is: many of them are and many will be next season. We regularly take more than the likes of Fulham to away games too.
TerryYork wrote:If it means that much then why aren't they at the home games at least?
Amazing to see so many people. Thousands and thousands. God knows how many, lining the streets.
Shows what the football club means to this city.
Eat that "Campaign for Castleford, I mean York"
spockboy2
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11:11am Tue 22 May 12
Andy Whyte wrote:Who cares ?
What a disgrace . Was out drinking and congratulating York fans on there win . Then saw the picture of Jason walker holding the RIP Luton sign up on the bus . All respect for York city has gone . Not a good role model . Totally discusting hope the club and he get done by the FA .
Why does that bother you?
I assume you are not a YCFC fan just a member of the politically correct brigade or maybe a bandwagon Leeds/man u fan.
After what those sick morons have put our great club(and JW) through I hope they rot in hell not in peace.
Watching them verbally bully our fans on the way to Wembley in mass groups was sickening.
Thanks lads for the great memoires not just on the last 2 weeks but home and away all season.
Bring on next season !
JamesHinch
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11:17am Tue 22 May 12
Its a 31yo midfielder from Nuneaton! Phew!
The Legend Of Keith
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11:21am Tue 22 May 12
Which leads me onto another point. Does anyone remember the picture of the collection of Green party members gathered outside Mansion House complaining about MX2... compare this to the turn out yesterday supporting our, York City's, football club.
I was there for the first game against Ebbsfleet, and I was there for the last against Luton. What a memorable season and one that I hope the club will emulate again someday soon.
COYR.
spockboy2
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11:22am Tue 22 May 12
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The Legend Of Keith
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11:22am Tue 22 May 12
JamesHinch wrote:Oh, and enjoy your trip to Benidorm boys, you've earnt it!
Nearly had a heart attack when I just read that Gary Mills has gone to Lincoln City. Its a 31yo midfielder from Nuneaton! Phew!
COYR.
Zetkin
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11:31am Tue 22 May 12
I've seen the vile abuse that has been directed at JW by some Luton fans; the death threats were among the milder example of the trolls' activities.
In the face of that Jason has been the model of restraint; if he'd put in official complaints, I suspect more than one or two Luton fans could be facing criminal charges instead of sitting behind their computer keyboards pretending to be outraged.
Jason's apologised for the imagined offence. End of the story, get over it.
A user
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11:46am Tue 22 May 12
I have to say I wasn't too impressed by the sign being displayed as I thought we were better that but what a fantastic turnout by the fans and York public!
Well done to ALL at YCFC for a fantastic year.
walwynwasgod
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11:47am Tue 22 May 12
You may have had a different view if you had witnessed what has happened over the last 2 years or so. I witnessed 4 or 5 Luton thugs kicking a fan in the car park where the York City fans were on Sunday. They kicked the fan to the ground and then spat on him. We were told to leave their social club at the Trophy semi final for being "dirty northern scum!". There is of course the well documented coin chucking incident, and numerous other incidents. I'm sure they have their decent supporters, but the general opinion is that they cannot stand losing and have more than their fair share of yobs. Led by the biggest one of all, Nick "i never saw anything" Owen !
walwynwasgod
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11:49am Tue 22 May 12
duffy
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12:03pm Tue 22 May 12
YoRkIe59
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12:24pm Tue 22 May 12
RooBeck
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12:32pm Tue 22 May 12
Ayemgee
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12:54pm Tue 22 May 12
Attendances at Wembley 7000 and 9000.
Will the ground be big enough for next season's promotion tp League 1?
Will it be big enough for the Championship in 2013?
RooBeck
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1:06pm Tue 22 May 12
Ayemgee wrote:Got to agree and even though the permission/decision to build is only 5 days old, it would be nice to get it right first time with the new stadium. Nobody wants a Darlington FC "white elephant" that is The Northern Echo Arena but surely, even with a modicum of ambition, a 9 or 10,000 capacity stadium should be what the club(s), developers, planners and all involved in this collaborative development, look to try and support? Also, what about some standing sections? All seaters look nice, but standing areas generate the real atmosphere. ie. Singing sections!! As I understand it, all-seater stadia are only compulsory for Premiership/Champion
New stadium capacity 6000.
Attendances at Wembley 7000 and 9000.
Will the ground be big enough for next season's promotion tp League 1?
Will it be big enough for the Championship in 2013?
ship clubs.
GrimsbyMariner
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1:15pm Tue 22 May 12
Grimsby Town (1998)
Auto windscreens Final (golden goal).
Divison 1 Play-off final (6 weeks later). Both won. This indicates that a win at Wembley improves the chances of winner the second game soon afterwards. (Newport was a good taster for City).
Sir Alex
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1:22pm Tue 22 May 12
GrimsbyMariner wrote:Right answer well done Grimsby Mariner.
Winning twice at Wembley question in same season:
Grimsby Town (1998)
Auto windscreens Final (golden goal).
Divison 1 Play-off final (6 weeks later). Both won. This indicates that a win at Wembley improves the chances of winner the second game soon afterwards. (Newport was a good taster for City).
All the best for next season. Hope you go up! Proper club, great fans (remember them applauding Jason's wondergoal).
YoRkIe59
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1:23pm Tue 22 May 12
robiniorocks
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1:36pm Tue 22 May 12
KAT1965
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1:49pm Tue 22 May 12
uhtred wrote:Don't forget there are three automatic places - much easier than BSBp to get out of???????
wembley play off final again next year - unless we can outdo Fleetwood and win League 2 outright. Need the new stadium to house the trophy collection!
tongey
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2:29pm Tue 22 May 12
Some old bloke
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3:12pm Tue 22 May 12
Sir Alex
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3:15pm Tue 22 May 12
Some old bloke wrote:Also, only a 1 in 12 chance of going down instead of 1 in 6.
Just to emphasise what KAT1965 said, Each team has a 1 in 24 chance of getting automatic promotion from the Conference and 1 in 8 chance (or 3 in 24) of getting automatic promotion from League 2. Obviously it's not that simple because form comes into it, but you know what I mean. If it comes down to play-offs again I really will have to overdose on the (anti) blood pressure tablets.
The lads were always going to beat Luton. Survived the match on excess alcohol alone!
coolyman4
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4:21pm Tue 22 May 12
blods
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4:51pm Tue 22 May 12
Garrowby Turnoff
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5:23pm Tue 22 May 12
blods wrote:When the new ground opens I'll be there! Haven't enjoyed recent trips to the broken down, bumpy ramshackle, can't park Bootham Crescent. I remember the days when Brian Foster, the City groundsman, had a pitch the envy of the first division!
I Hope the thousands of City "fans", that were at the victory parade, manage to actually go and see a few games, next season. Supporting a team, is all about being there, when things aren't going well, on the pitch, not just turning up and watching them celebrate, when they've won something. Good luck for next season.
Yorkie41
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5:56pm Tue 22 May 12
pedalling paul wrote:Like.
Many years ago, I performed in a local Panto, Aladdin. When he was stuck in the magic cave and rubbed the lamp, the Genie popped out and said "Your wish is my command."
Aladdin said "Can you make York City win three matches in a row?"
Sadly the genie replied "Alas master, some things are impossible!"
I think we'll have to rewrite that bit of the script. Well done Minstermen.
Yorkie41
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6:01pm Tue 22 May 12
TheTruthHurts wrote:Very bad taste, you are not a football supporter.
Andy Whyte wrote:Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha, Did Luton fans get charged when they threw coins at the York city players?
What a disgrace . Was out drinking and congratulating York fans on there win . Then saw the picture of Jason walker holding the RIP Luton sign up on the bus . All respect for York city has gone . Not a good role model . Totally discusting hope the club and he get done by the FA .
'
RIP Luton. Beating you in the final just made it just that little bit sweeter. Hope you languish down there for a long time. RIP Luton!
KAT1965
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6:16pm Tue 22 May 12
coolyman4 wrote:The one thing there is is capacity at the back of one of the side stands to make it bigger. Let's see how things pan out over the next season or so. Yes it would be nice to have 8k, even better 10k but we're not paying the bills unless of course the crowds increase, we do well in the cups, etc. Don't forget players will cost more, wages, etc as we do well!!
Just with regards to the ground. I recall it being said that if required it was quite straight forward for the capacity to be extenended to 10k by filling in the corners with seats.
kryten
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6:37pm Tue 22 May 12
kryten
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6:44pm Tue 22 May 12
kryten wrote:Forgot to say I was at the Anfield game, an incredible experience. Now I live in Africa (last 20 years) so kinda hard to pop to a game!!
The last time I felt this proud of York City was just before and after we got crucified by Liverpool at Anfield in the FA Cup, well done guys, awesome achievement.
bertieb
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8:03pm Tue 22 May 12
rupertbehr
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8:08pm Tue 22 May 12
Andy Whyte wrote:OK ! ......It probably wasn't Jases
What a disgrace . Was out drinking and congratulating York fans on there win . Then saw the picture of Jason walker holding the RIP Luton sign up on the bus . All respect for York city has gone . Not a good role model . Totally discusting hope the club and he get done by the FA .
greatest contribution to such a fantastic season, however with all that's passed before, including all the VERBAL he suffered at Wembley, who could blame him ?
........Certainly not me !
eldewsio
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8:10pm Tue 22 May 12
Andy Whyte wrote:Andy Lad.
What a disgrace . Was out drinking and congratulating York fans on there win . Then saw the picture of Jason walker holding the RIP Luton sign up on the bus . All respect for York city has gone . Not a good role model . Totally discusting hope the club and he get done by the FA .
Paddy,Jason or any player had anything to do with this. A bloke behind me was bragging to his so called mates get this up there. when it was thrown towards the bus it nearly took peoples heads off. then a member of the establishment picked it up and passed it up to Paddy. Jason and Paddy held it reading it and then moved it on. The guy with the camera specifically asked Jason if he could take pictures and intensely looking at Jason he said NO. I said to my young lad with me did you see that and he said Jason didnt want to be filmed with it and turned his back to enjoy the rest of the party. Paddy Mclaughlin then threw it on the floor.
Total respect to Jason Walker who we all know has many friends at The team from near St Albans who we beat, and to Paddy for diffusing the situation.
KEEP THE FAITH and dont let trouble makers get you down
o2binibiza
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8:33pm Tue 22 May 12
Sir Alex wrote:Portsmouth also won twice at Wembley in 2008.
GrimsbyMariner wrote:Right answer well done Grimsby Mariner.
Winning twice at Wembley question in same season:
Grimsby Town (1998)
Auto windscreens Final (golden goal).
Divison 1 Play-off final (6 weeks later). Both won. This indicates that a win at Wembley improves the chances of winner the second game soon afterwards. (Newport was a good taster for City).
All the best for next season. Hope you go up! Proper club, great fans (remember them applauding Jason's wondergoal).
sam120
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8:50pm Tue 22 May 12
Ayemgee wrote:The capacity becomes irrelevant if the location is wrong and Monks Cross is WRONG on so many counts! I doubt a couple of department stores will harm the city centre but this location for a new stadium could well kill off YCFC! I'd rather the heart of York City, Bootham Cresent, was up dated at least it has atmosphere even with a small crowd. A souless hole in the middle of nowhere simply won't work! (especially if it's all seated). I wonder if Gary Mills has ever been to Huntington stadium, (is that it's name? I only ever went once). I'm sure he'd think twice if he did, regarding the relocation!
New stadium capacity 6000.
Attendances at Wembley 7000 and 9000.
Will the ground be big enough for next season's promotion tp League 1?
Will it be big enough for the Championship in 2013?
swh1963
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9:09pm Tue 22 May 12
And unless I'm wrong there is no viable alternative.
Garrowby Turnoff
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10:24pm Tue 22 May 12
sam120 wrote:Your still hankering after the old style footy experience of fags, beer, swearing, stinky poo standing, push, shove, no value for money meat pies.
Ayemgee wrote:The capacity becomes irrelevant if the location is wrong and Monks Cross is WRONG on so many counts! I doubt a couple of department stores will harm the city centre but this location for a new stadium could well kill off YCFC! I'd rather the heart of York City, Bootham Cresent, was up dated at least it has atmosphere even with a small crowd. A souless hole in the middle of nowhere simply won't work! (especially if it's all seated). I wonder if Gary Mills has ever been to Huntington stadium, (is that it's name? I only ever went once). I'm sure he'd think twice if he did, regarding the relocation!
New stadium capacity 6000.
Attendances at Wembley 7000 and 9000.
Will the ground be big enough for next season's promotion tp League 1?
Will it be big enough for the Championship in 2013?
MMmm!
No let's get back on program!
Tug job
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11:33pm Tue 22 May 12
Garrowby Turnoff wrote:To say nothing of the notorious Bootham Crescent 'anklewash' in the away gents loo!
sam120 wrote:Your still hankering after the old style footy experience of fags, beer, swearing, stinky poo standing, push, shove, no value for money meat pies. MMmm! No let's get back on program!Ayemgee wrote: New stadium capacity 6000. Attendances at Wembley 7000 and 9000. Will the ground be big enough for next season's promotion tp League 1? Will it be big enough for the Championship in 2013?The capacity becomes irrelevant if the location is wrong and Monks Cross is WRONG on so many counts! I doubt a couple of department stores will harm the city centre but this location for a new stadium could well kill off YCFC! I'd rather the heart of York City, Bootham Cresent, was up dated at least it has atmosphere even with a small crowd. A souless hole in the middle of nowhere simply won't work! (especially if it's all seated). I wonder if Gary Mills has ever been to Huntington stadium, (is that it's name? I only ever went once). I'm sure he'd think twice if he did, regarding the relocation!
joejamestom
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11:53pm Tue 22 May 12
Burtons new stadium was ok from memory. Looking at the attendances for the season we averaged just over 3K which was 5th in the conference with a max of just over 4K I would hope with the feel good factor, improved away support & GMs attractive football style we might improve that by up to 1K.
That looks like just about 10th in LG2 if cash through the gate= league position. Up in the giddy heights of LG1 that's about 18th. From a atmosphere perspective a well filled stadium with potential to expand if the York public decide to support it seems a better option currently.
It will be interesting to see how the current euphoria converts into attendances hence income, like all City fans I hope the City gets behind the team & enjoys the game played well in good spirit.
Well done Fans, directors, players, sponsors and indeed all associated with the club we are back where we belong after all.
brahma
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6:48am Wed 23 May 12
kryten wrote:Really? What about the following year when we took then to extra time in a fifth round replay, had a Keith Walwyn "winner" disallowed and eventually succumbed 3 - 1. What about Man Utd beaten 3 - 0 at Old Trafford, what about Everton beaten over 2 legs?
The last time I felt this proud of York City was just before and after we got crucified by Liverpool at Anfield in the FA Cup, well done guys, awesome achievement.
brahma
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6:48am Wed 23 May 12
kryten wrote:Really? What about the following year when we took then to extra time in a fifth round replay, had a Keith Walwyn "winner" disallowed and eventually succumbed 3 - 1. What about Man Utd beaten 3 - 0 at Old Trafford, what about Everton beaten over 2 legs?
The last time I felt this proud of York City was just before and after we got crucified by Liverpool at Anfield in the FA Cup, well done guys, awesome achievement.
monkeyhanger
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10:03am Wed 23 May 12
n,Burton,Morecome.
marksf
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10:15am Wed 23 May 12
walwynwasgod
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10:44am Wed 23 May 12
Luton Town do not know how to treat people well ! The club is a disgrace from Chairman downwards. End of story.
marksf
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10:51am Wed 23 May 12
walwynwasgod wrote:Ah, I guess you haven't actually read what I wrote. Walker was treated very well and York benefitted very nicely. Try taking the blinkers off pal, it might help you in the long run.
marksf
Luton Town do not know how to treat people well ! The club is a disgrace from Chairman downwards. End of story.
walwynwasgod
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11:02am Wed 23 May 12
They treated him very well. They let him move to a decent club ! I don't think i've got blinkers on mate. Been to your place several times now and we've been treated like crap by your so called supporters every time. I'm sure you've got decent supporters like us, but i've yet to find one. Poor losers, Poor Sportsmen ! Anyway, i've written to Mr Owen with my views. Good luck for next season.
The Legend Of Keith
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11:05am Wed 23 May 12
marksf wrote:Walker was treated very well? Ho, hum, that will be all the abuse he took for missing the penalty from your supporters... the reality being that your support made him a scapegoat for failure and his remaining at Luton was impossible.
walwynwasgod wrote: marksf Luton Town do not know how to treat people well ! The club is a disgrace from Chairman downwards. End of story.Ah, I guess you haven't actually read what I wrote. Walker was treated very well and York benefitted very nicely. Try taking the blinkers off pal, it might help you in the long run.
Also, you will find that your little club do not command the respect from other clubs that you believe they should and until you clean your collective act up the blinkers will remain on a great many people.
COYR.
walwynwasgod
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11:12am Wed 23 May 12
I will add that your lot had all disappeared before your team walked up the steps at Wembley at the end of the game. Think they were too busy heading for the car park where the York coaches were parked looking for trouble. It was shameful to see what a group of your idiots were doing to one individual. Kicking and Spitting, disgraceful !
SpudYCFC
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11:54am Wed 23 May 12
as for the new stadium, its perfect for our situation, 6000 seater is about our attendanced, with one side eaily able to upgrade. theres absolutely no room for improvements at BC and with the loan we have to move. i may have liked to us the british sugar site (because i live right next to it!) but to knock that down would have cost £000,000's.
here's looking at league 2 champions next year or maybe yet another trip to wembley!
SpudYCFC
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12:00pm Wed 23 May 12
SpudYCFC wrote:deleted half my post,
cup run team. as for the new stadium, its perfect for our situation, 6000 seater is about our attendanced, with one side eaily able to upgrade. theres absolutely no room for improvements at BC and with the loan we have to move. i may have liked to us the british sugar site (because i live right next to it!) but to knock that down would have cost £000,000's. here's looking at league 2 champions next year or maybe yet another trip to wembley!
wanted to say well done to board, the mcgills and gary mills for bringing this club back to were it belongs.
i've seen york relegated twice, 4 times at wembley and 8 long years in the conference, these last 9 days have made up for all the struggle.
The Legend Of Keith
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12:07pm Wed 23 May 12
On the new ground, we have no choice but to move. The new plans have plenty of scope for expansion. The only point I think we should really focus on is lobbying the football league to enable terracing.
This is not a decision by York, we are driven by FL rules. Morecombe were not in the league when these rules cam about so were exempt, at the time York were a league team.
COYR.
walwynwasgod
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12:17pm Wed 23 May 12
Well said on both Luton and the Stadium. I have written to Nick Owen and i shall await his answer. If he has any decency whatsoever, now is the time to show it.
TerryYork
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12:26pm Wed 23 May 12
The Legend Of Keith
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12:29pm Wed 23 May 12
walwynwasgod wrote:I wouldn't hold your breath re Nick Owen.
The Legend of Keith Well said on both Luton and the Stadium. I have written to Nick Owen and i shall await his answer. If he has any decency whatsoever, now is the time to show it.
On the terracing front, I think this is something the football league supports group (their name escapes me) is actively pursuing with the football league.
COYR.
YoRkIe59
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2:40pm Wed 23 May 12
YoRkIe59
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2:43pm Wed 23 May 12
yeoldb
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3:04pm Wed 23 May 12
Congratulations to York City on what sounds like a thoroughly deserved promotion. Many comments on this thread re: L*t*n fans which are absolutely bang on the money, evidently you've had a few pleasant encounters over the years.
Congratulations to Jason Walker on the headstone stunt as well, absolutely fantastic, really made my day when I heard about that. The man's become an overnight legend in Watford, I take my hat off to him a thousand times over. L-E-G-E-N-D is all I can say really, he deserves all the credit in the world.
Nice one on keeping that shower down where they belong. A clearly offside winning goal is really the maraschino cherry on top of what is already a very sweet dessert! Two wins at Wembley in quick succession, you must be absolutely buzzing. Great to have you back in the football league, I still remember when you turned Man Utd over in the league cup all those years ago.
This thread has really made my day, lovely to see the Shatters being kept well and truly in their place.
ONE JASON WALKER, THERE'S ONLY ONE JASON WALKER!
walwynwasgod
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3:19pm Wed 23 May 12
I don't think it was Jason's idea, and i'm sure he probably didn't want to be part of it. Nevertheless, it is fairly harmless compared with what Luton have inflicted on us. Coins, substitutes urinating on advertising hoardings, thuggish ex-managers, EDL idiots, nice warm welcomes in their tinpot Bobbers Club. Arsene Wenger sees more than Nick Owen ! Put them in the Bedfordshire Sunday League if they want to be a big club.
Even AndyD
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7:08pm Wed 23 May 12
marksf wrote:Most Luton fans I've met are fine. But trying to make this silly RIP thing into something its not suggests you are on of the small minority who are not.
walwynwasgod wrote:Ah, I guess you haven't actually read what I wrote. Walker was treated very well and York benefitted very nicely. Try taking the blinkers off pal, it might help you in the long run.
marksf
Luton Town do not know how to treat people well ! The club is a disgrace from Chairman downwards. End of story.
Now drop it.
marksf
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7:12pm Wed 23 May 12
Even AndyD wrote:What have I tried to make it into? Please read posts before responding. I pointed out that Walker was treated well by an understanding employer and YCFC have benefitted in the long run. I believe the phrase is "credit where it's due".
marksf wrote:Most Luton fans I've met are fine. But trying to make this silly RIP thing into something its not suggests you are on of the small minority who are not. Now drop it.walwynwasgod wrote: marksf Luton Town do not know how to treat people well ! The club is a disgrace from Chairman downwards. End of story.Ah, I guess you haven't actually read what I wrote. Walker was treated very well and York benefitted very nicely. Try taking the blinkers off pal, it might help you in the long run.
The Legend Of Keith
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9:46am Thu 24 May 12
marksf wrote:Just to re-iterate....
Even AndyD wrote:What have I tried to make it into? Please read posts before responding. I pointed out that Walker was treated well by an understanding employer and YCFC have benefitted in the long run. I believe the phrase is "credit where it's due".marksf wrote:Most Luton fans I've met are fine. But trying to make this silly RIP thing into something its not suggests you are on of the small minority who are not. Now drop it.walwynwasgod wrote: marksf Luton Town do not know how to treat people well ! The club is a disgrace from Chairman downwards. End of story.Ah, I guess you haven't actually read what I wrote. Walker was treated very well and York benefitted very nicely. Try taking the blinkers off pal, it might help you in the long run.
Walker was treated very well? Ho, hum, that will be all the abuse he took for missing the penalty from your supporters... the reality being that your support made him a scapegoat for failure and his remaining at Luton was impossible.
Also, you will find that your little club do not command the respect from other clubs that you believe they should and until you clean your collective act up the blinkers will remain on a great many people.
COYR.
marksf
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10:20am Thu 24 May 12
The Legend Of Keith wrote:" ... the reality being that your support made him a scapegoat for failure and his remaining at Luton was impossible ..."
marksf wrote:Just to re-iterate.... Walker was treated very well? Ho, hum, that will be all the abuse he took for missing the penalty from your supporters... the reality being that your support made him a scapegoat for failure and his remaining at Luton was impossible. Also, you will find that your little club do not command the respect from other clubs that you believe they should and until you clean your collective act up the blinkers will remain on a great many people. COYR.Even AndyD wrote:What have I tried to make it into? Please read posts before responding. I pointed out that Walker was treated well by an understanding employer and YCFC have benefitted in the long run. I believe the phrase is "credit where it's due".marksf wrote:Most Luton fans I've met are fine. But trying to make this silly RIP thing into something its not suggests you are on of the small minority who are not. Now drop it.walwynwasgod wrote: marksf Luton Town do not know how to treat people well ! The club is a disgrace from Chairman downwards. End of story.Ah, I guess you haven't actually read what I wrote. Walker was treated very well and York benefitted very nicely. Try taking the blinkers off pal, it might help you in the long run.
Completely false, as the man himself will tell you. He was homesick for the north and hadn't settled down south. Luton Town did the right thing by him and if you cannot admit that then it's pretty sad.
Please feel free to lecture me but try sticking to the facts in the future, it will save time all round.
The Legend Of Keith
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12:02pm Thu 24 May 12
COYR.
marksf
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12:56pm Thu 24 May 12
The Legend Of Keith wrote:Oh dear, "well documented abuse"? - pur-leeeze, whatever they've got you on, get them to cut the dosage.
It's both sad and amusing that you think coming on here preaching will sway anybody into thinking that Luton are a "holier than thou" outfit. It is well documented the abuse he took, and has continued to take this season, from the Luton supporters following his penalty miss. Please take your blinkers off and open your eyes to fact. COYR.
Walker missed the penalty against Wimbledon in the play-off final. He moved to YCFC a few week's later. When did he get this abuse you so high & mightily refer to? The penalty was the last kick of the match. Did we camp in his front garden?
Walker spoke at the time of his homesickness and he spoke about it last week on the BBC. He also spoke of how well Luton treated him and how understanding we were -
"They did a lot for me at Luton but it just didn't go well for me and I was homesick for a number of reasons."
http://www.bbc.co.uk
/sport/0/football/18
092835
I sponsored Jason's shirt at Luton and I spoke to him a few times. He's a nice lad and I was sorry it didn't work out. When he left he took the shirt with him and didn't give it to me, which I presume means he's attached to it. It cost me 500 GBP but if it means something to him then he's welcome to keep it.
Please, don't post a response if you're going to make stuff up, your posts here are an embarrassment to YCFC and an insult to some good people at Luton Town.
The Legend Of Keith
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2:26pm Thu 24 May 12
marksf wrote:"Doctor, the patient requires his medicine."
The Legend Of Keith wrote: It's both sad and amusing that you think coming on here preaching will sway anybody into thinking that Luton are a "holier than thou" outfit. It is well documented the abuse he took, and has continued to take this season, from the Luton supporters following his penalty miss. Please take your blinkers off and open your eyes to fact. COYR.Oh dear, "well documented abuse"? - pur-leeeze, whatever they've got you on, get them to cut the dosage. Walker missed the penalty against Wimbledon in the play-off final. He moved to YCFC a few week's later. When did he get this abuse you so high & mightily refer to? The penalty was the last kick of the match. Did we camp in his front garden? Walker spoke at the time of his homesickness and he spoke about it last week on the BBC. He also spoke of how well Luton treated him and how understanding we were - "They did a lot for me at Luton but it just didn't go well for me and I was homesick for a number of reasons." http://www.bbc.co.uk /sport/0/football/18 092835 I sponsored Jason's shirt at Luton and I spoke to him a few times. He's a nice lad and I was sorry it didn't work out. When he left he took the shirt with him and didn't give it to me, which I presume means he's attached to it. It cost me 500 GBP but if it means something to him then he's welcome to keep it. Please, don't post a response if you're going to make stuff up, your posts here are an embarrassment to YCFC and an insult to some good people at Luton Town.
Next you'll be saying that Walker didn't get booed by your lot throughout the play-off final because you all hold him in such high esteem.
I find it amusing you are on here trying to push a different line to that which is fact.
Anyhow, such things concern me not. Enjoy your trips to Nuneaton and Hyde next season.
COYR.
Fat Harry
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2:43pm Thu 24 May 12
Much of the abuse and threats there would land the originators in court if Walker complained to the police.
Anyway...
We won.
You lost.
Deal with it.
marksf
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3:04pm Thu 24 May 12
Abuse on Twitter? A very small minority of fans are brainless and have internet access, nothing more than that. If Jason Walker chooses not to complain then that's all you need to know. End of non-story.
Luton Town dealt with Jason in an exemplary manner. He has said so himself in interviews on many occasions, most recently last week on the BBC. And YCFC benefitted from this.
Yet you guys cannot get past the "We hate Luton" rhetoric.
Embarrassing.
Fat Harry
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3:51pm Thu 24 May 12
Which is exactly what City have fans have been saying since the explosions of outrage about a bit of cardboard first surfaced.
marksf
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5:43pm Thu 24 May 12
Fat Harry wrote:Yeah, well the "explosions of outrage" seem to be another invention, try the official club statement -
"End of non-story." Which is exactly what City have fans have been saying since the explosions of outrage about a bit of cardboard first surfaced.
http://www.york.vita
lfootball.co.uk/arti
cle.asp?a=283104
Tug job
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9:58pm Thu 24 May 12
marksf wrote:Hi Mark, the simple facts are: (1) that JW exercised the clause in his contract that was triggered by an interested club bidding over a certain amount, (2) that JW felt unsettled because of homesickness, (3) some (not all) of your fans resorted to unnecessary and unwarranted abuse of JW, but he has himself acknowledged that this hasn't unduly bothered him, and (4) JW still has a number of friends at the club. So, yes, I believe Luton as a club have treated JW fairly, in terms of honouring his contractual rights/obligations, and he remains on good, friendly terms with a number of players. Sadly, the actions and attitude of a number of Luton fans undermines much of the good work your club is undertaking with a wide range of local communities. Your chairman's "unseeing eye" doesn't help matters either. Nevertheless, I wish all fair-minded and decent Luton fans well in your next few BSP campaign. I look forward to playing you again in the Football League. A friendly Minsterman.
Fat Harry wrote: "End of non-story." Which is exactly what City have fans have been saying since the explosions of outrage about a bit of cardboard first surfaced.Yeah, well the "explosions of outrage" seem to be another invention, try the official club statement - http://www.york.vita lfootball.co.uk/arti cle.asp?a=283104
TheTruthHurts
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10:15pm Thu 24 May 12
marksf wrote:I don't hate Luton, that's such a strong word but having received first hand such hospitality from them over the years I just think they are scum lol. Come on city. Hope Luton drop like a stone!
So a few people boo-ed. Walker said he expected it and wasn't bothered.
Abuse on Twitter? A very small minority of fans are brainless and have internet access, nothing more than that. If Jason Walker chooses not to complain then that's all you need to know. End of non-story.
Luton Town dealt with Jason in an exemplary manner. He has said so himself in interviews on many occasions, most recently last week on the BBC. And YCFC benefitted from this.
Yet you guys cannot get past the "We hate Luton" rhetoric.
Embarrassing.
1968expat
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3:05am Fri 25 May 12
York in the parade (York is and always will be a great city) and to the people who voted against and said that we do not need a football club eat your words and for the community stadium please all work together the football, rugby, athletics for this is the future of York and for all the young people as well. City till I die!!
walwynwasgod
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10:50am Fri 25 May 12
Last word on your lot !
Luton are a disgrace and i hope Nick Owen is deeply ashamed when/if he reads my letter. Having been at every fixture between the clubs (except the abandoned one) in the last three years, i have never seen a club behave in such an unsporting manner on and off the pitch. There have been certain clubs that have left a sour taste in the mouth i.e. Accrington, Crawley, Stevenage and Morecambe, but Luton put them all to shame. York City have been a credit to the Conference and now they are in their rightful place. Now please stick to your own forums and let City fans enjoy their Summer of happiness !
marksf
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5:41pm Fri 25 May 12
walwynwasgod wrote:More blinkered bleatings. You can't even be honest with yourself.
marksf Last word on your lot ! Luton are a disgrace and i hope Nick Owen is deeply ashamed when/if he reads my letter. Having been at every fixture between the clubs (except the abandoned one) in the last three years, i have never seen a club behave in such an unsporting manner on and off the pitch. There have been certain clubs that have left a sour taste in the mouth i.e. Accrington, Crawley, Stevenage and Morecambe, but Luton put them all to shame. York City have been a credit to the Conference and now they are in their rightful place. Now please stick to your own forums and let City fans enjoy their Summer of happiness !
Luton unsporting on the pitch? What a load of rubbish. Did you watch the match? Do you understand the concept of sportmanship? Don't answer, I can see from your posts that you don't - you prefer the blinkered life.
Let's try a few facts, shall we? Maybe the blinkers will slip. Silly me, of course they won't, you don't have it in you.
Fact: in the matches between the 2 clubs over the last year there have been 3 red cards.
Fact: all 3 went to YCFC.
It's a bit of a downer when those facts get in the way of a nice little bit of a rant. Sorry.
marksf
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6:04pm Fri 25 May 12
Tug job wrote:Thanks Mr Tug Job, with a bit of luck we'll be on our way soon. We obviously can't expect to rely on the play-offs, you may as well toss a coin. Latest word from the top of LTFC is that the club will lose another 1 million by being stuck in the BSP, so our long-term survival is threatened if this goes on for much longer.
marksf wrote:Hi Mark, the simple facts are: (1) that JW exercised the clause in his contract that was triggered by an interested club bidding over a certain amount, (2) that JW felt unsettled because of homesickness, (3) some (not all) of your fans resorted to unnecessary and unwarranted abuse of JW, but he has himself acknowledged that this hasn't unduly bothered him, and (4) JW still has a number of friends at the club. So, yes, I believe Luton as a club have treated JW fairly, in terms of honouring his contractual rights/obligations, and he remains on good, friendly terms with a number of players. Sadly, the actions and attitude of a number of Luton fans undermines much of the good work your club is undertaking with a wide range of local communities. Your chairman's "unseeing eye" doesn't help matters either. Nevertheless, I wish all fair-minded and decent Luton fans well in your next few BSP campaign. I look forward to playing you again in the Football League. A friendly Minsterman.Fat Harry wrote: "End of non-story." Which is exactly what City have fans have been saying since the explosions of outrage about a bit of cardboard first surfaced.Yeah, well the "explosions of outrage" seem to be another invention, try the official club statement - http://www.york.vita lfootball.co.uk/arti cle.asp?a=283104
The problem is that we are a cash cow for the BSP, a lot of these clubs have never seen 1,000+ away fans turn up and once Luton are gone they won't be getting these paydays again.
Anyway, it's good to talk to a mature adult and discuss facts and actual events rather than blinkered fantasy. I thought Sunday's match was played in an excellent spirit, even if Luton ended up with the short end of the stick and 2 concussed players!
I think walwynwasgod is actually Sophie Hicks after she's taken one Valium too many.
Even AndyD
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10:10pm Fri 25 May 12
The Legend Of Keith
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9:45am Tue 29 May 12
marksf wrote:Just remind me the names of the two players who got sent off in the FA Trophy first leg this season please Mark... oh, and follow it up with which team they represent...
walwynwasgod wrote: marksf Last word on your lot ! Luton are a disgrace and i hope Nick Owen is deeply ashamed when/if he reads my letter. Having been at every fixture between the clubs (except the abandoned one) in the last three years, i have never seen a club behave in such an unsporting manner on and off the pitch. There have been certain clubs that have left a sour taste in the mouth i.e. Accrington, Crawley, Stevenage and Morecambe, but Luton put them all to shame. York City have been a credit to the Conference and now they are in their rightful place. Now please stick to your own forums and let City fans enjoy their Summer of happiness !More blinkered bleatings. You can't even be honest with yourself. Luton unsporting on the pitch? What a load of rubbish. Did you watch the match? Do you understand the concept of sportmanship? Don't answer, I can see from your posts that you don't - you prefer the blinkered life. Let's try a few facts, shall we? Maybe the blinkers will slip. Silly me, of course they won't, you don't have it in you. Fact: in the matches between the 2 clubs over the last year there have been 3 red cards. Fact: all 3 went to YCFC. It's a bit of a downer when those facts get in the way of a nice little bit of a rant. Sorry.
Thought so...
Yorkie69 says...
6:05pm Mon 21 May 12