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  • East_Stand_Loopy
    East_Stand_Loopy Posts: 2,205
    After a night's sleep, I thought I'd address some of the comments about the price of the POTY dinner. In the first 6 pages of this thread, there were numerous grumbles, (if not outright bitches) about the £37 that it cost.

    So here goes...

    How many of us (myself included) have spent more than £37 to see there favourite singer/band/comedian/entertainer at the O2, Royal Albert Hall or somewhere else?

    And what do you get? A night of singing/air guitar/laughter, and you hopefully go away feeling you've been entertained, and had value for your money. But you have to pay extra if you want to eat.

    And for this, you have had no direct interaction with the "entertainers" involved, besides a vague yelling at the stage, and maybe a wave/vague acknowledgement of your presence.

    What did I get last night? Direct communication with my selected entertainer. A firm handshake, eye - to - eye contact, and an ability to ask any question of that person I wanted. No guarantee of an answer, but I can ask. Anything. "Are you going to France to watch the Euros? ","What are you doing for your summer holidays?", "What do you think of Duchatelet? ". Absolutely anything.

    On top of that, my selected entertainer kept my pint glass topped up. (God bless him!) AND I've had some nosh and a cup of tea on top!

    Sounds like damned good value for £37 to me...

    And as a final point. For those who went to the Leeds game the day before. Including travel, how much change did you get out of £37? Was it enough for a few beers, a 2 course meal, and a cup of tea? And that was to watch 28 men kick an inflated pig's bladder about, from a distance of up to 100 yards...
  • cabbie8
    cabbie8 Posts: 341
    edited May 2016
    Were kids allowed last night???
  • East_Stand_Loopy
    East_Stand_Loopy Posts: 2,205
    cabbie8 said:

    Were kids allowed last night???

    I hope so. There were loads of them!
  • Hartleypete
    Hartleypete Posts: 4,701
    Fumbluff said:

    rikofold said:

    Did anyone confront Katrien?

    Please tell me she didn't leave the event without getting an earful from someone.

    Yes, at least one person I know of. She was, however, flanked by 3 heavies for most of the evening.

    They were also searching bags as people went in.
    David Badjumper was never more than 3-ft away from her all evening although I suspect this is because if he was any further away then his response time would be somewhat compromised...
    Can't believe people were actually having their pictures taken with her, how very unique.

    Agree with previous posts Riga's speech was a goodbye speech.

    No surprises that many of the players didn't know what was happening to them but the general feeling was a lot would move on.

    Clearly a big rift between the senior management and the players, but again no real surprise.

    All in all a well run supporters evening, well done Jean and Ian.
  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    Surely they weren't searching bags?
  • rikofold said:

    Did anyone confront Katrien?

    Please tell me she didn't leave the event without getting an earful from someone.

    Yes, at least one person I know of. She was, however, flanked by 3 heavies for most of the evening.

    They were also searching bags as people went in.
    Searching people's bags before going in for a meal ffs! I think I'd have been very unhappy about being treated like that at what is effectively nothing to do with them. As this was not a club event did they even have the authority to do that?
  • cabbie8
    cabbie8 Posts: 341
    I used to attend these events with several friends, girlfriends and wives etc but I have refused the last few years on the back of kids being allowed. maybe I'm speaking out of turn but should this not be an adult only event. If it was anything like years before it actually looks very similar to the kids Xmas party!! Too many autograph hunters. How about making it adults only and making it a smart event with a dress code etc
  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,156

    Fumbluff said:

    rikofold said:

    Did anyone confront Katrien?

    Please tell me she didn't leave the event without getting an earful from someone.

    Yes, at least one person I know of. She was, however, flanked by 3 heavies for most of the evening.

    They were also searching bags as people went in.
    David Badjumper was never more than 3-ft away from her all evening although I suspect this is because if he was any further away then his response time would be somewhat compromised...
    Can't believe people were actually having their pictures taken with her, how very unique.

    Agree with previous posts Riga's speech was a goodbye speech.

    No surprises that many of the players didn't know what was happening to them but the general feeling was a lot would move on.

    Clearly a big rift between the senior management and the players, but again no real surprise.

    All in all a well run supporters evening, well done Jean and Ian.
    That's unbelievable. I think I would have found myself yelling at them more than her. At least she's getting paid to be a c***.

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  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 13,815
    Not so sure it was a goodbye speech from Riga. When I spoke to him he said he wanted to stay but that he would not be told what to do and if they couldn't agree on that then he would leave.

    I guess he probably knows RD quite well though so maybe it was a goodbye speech after all.
  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    edited May 2016

    Fumbluff said:

    rikofold said:

    Did anyone confront Katrien?

    Please tell me she didn't leave the event without getting an earful from someone.

    Yes, at least one person I know of. She was, however, flanked by 3 heavies for most of the evening.

    They were also searching bags as people went in.
    David Badjumper was never more than 3-ft away from her all evening although I suspect this is because if he was any further away then his response time would be somewhat compromised...
    Ccan't believe people were actually having their pictures taken with her, how very unique.

    Agree with previous posts Riga's speech was a goodbye speech.

    No surprises that many of the players didn't know what was happening to them but the general feeling was a lot would move on.

    Clearly a big rift between the senior management and the players, but again no real surprise.

    All in all a well run supporters evening, well done Jean and Ian.
    You are joking right? If not, then whoever has had a picture taken with her needs to have a serious word with themself.
  • buckshee
    buckshee Posts: 7,868

    Not so sure it was a goodbye speech from Riga. When I spoke to him he said he wanted to stay but that he would not be told what to do and if they couldn't agree on that then he would leave.

    I guess he probably knows RD quite well though so maybe it was a goodbye speech after all.

    Gone then unless the ownership changes.


  • Not so sure it was a goodbye speech from Riga. When I spoke to him he said he wanted to stay but that he would not be told what to do and if they couldn't agree on that then he would leave.

    I guess he probably knows RD quite well though so maybe it was a goodbye speech after all.

    Unless Riga is lying, this pretty much dispels the myth that he is just another regime puppet. Any indication what the players think of him and whether they'd like him to stay?

  • Amos on the wing
    Amos on the wing Posts: 1,802
    Complete disgrace if bags were searched by security last night. Working together with fans hey Merie??!!
  • lancashire lad
    lancashire lad Posts: 15,630
    the POTY clique

    motto: we went but we won't tell

    I thought we were all in this together and if so without attributing words to a player there is surely some information you all gleaned that can be shared

    Not impressed
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 13,815
    Players I spoke to were supportive of Riga.
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,662

    Would love to know any insight given, if anyone wants to share =)

    Yeah, same here. What was for pudding?
    Katrien had humble pie taken off the menu.
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 13,815
    I can confirm that Katrien had quite a good tan.

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  • InspectorSands
    InspectorSands Posts: 5,188
    Searching customers' bags? What kind of restaurant does that, Katrien?
  • Fumbluff
    Fumbluff Posts: 10,129

    Searching customers' bags? What kind of restaurant does that, Katrien?

    A unique customer experience restaurant
  • J BLOCK
    J BLOCK Posts: 8,315
    Tell me someone confronted her
  • DA9
    DA9 Posts: 11,091
    Off_it said:

    Addickted said:

    Good luck to Fanny et al and everyone have a great time, just ignore the SMT if they arrive

    Katrien confirmed to be there by Seb
    I'll give Covered End until 8pm. Just hope he still doesn't have his placard.
    image
    A fella in that picture has a "Sanogo" shirt on. Why???
    Nice shot of Tavern
  • Hartleypete
    Hartleypete Posts: 4,701

    Fumbluff said:

    rikofold said:

    Did anyone confront Katrien?

    Please tell me she didn't leave the event without getting an earful from someone.

    Yes, at least one person I know of. She was, however, flanked by 3 heavies for most of the evening.

    They were also searching bags as people went in.
    David Badjumper was never more than 3-ft away from her all evening although I suspect this is because if he was any further away then his response time would be somewhat compromised...
    Can't believe people were actually having their pictures taken with her, how very unique.

    Agree with previous posts Riga's speech was a goodbye speech.

    No surprises that many of the players didn't know what was happening to them but the general feeling was a lot would move on.

    Clearly a big rift between the senior management and the players, but again no real surprise.

    All in all a well run supporters evening, well done Jean and Ian.

    Fumbluff said:

    rikofold said:

    Did anyone confront Katrien?

    Please tell me she didn't leave the event without getting an earful from someone.

    Yes, at least one person I know of. She was, however, flanked by 3 heavies for most of the evening.

    They were also searching bags as people went in.
    David Badjumper was never more than 3-ft away from her all evening although I suspect this is because if he was any further away then his response time would be somewhat compromised...
    Ccan't believe people were actually having their pictures taken with her, how very unique.

    Agree with previous posts Riga's speech was a goodbye speech.

    No surprises that many of the players didn't know what was happening to them but the general feeling was a lot would move on.

    Clearly a big rift between the senior management and the players, but again no real surprise.

    All in all a well run supporters evening, well done Jean and Ian.
    You are joking right? If not, then whoever has had a picture taken with her needs to have a serious word with themself.
    No joke promise it's true. One guy I recognised and know where he sits !!!
  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600

    Fumbluff said:

    rikofold said:

    Did anyone confront Katrien?

    Please tell me she didn't leave the event without getting an earful from someone.

    Yes, at least one person I know of. She was, however, flanked by 3 heavies for most of the evening.

    They were also searching bags as people went in.
    David Badjumper was never more than 3-ft away from her all evening although I suspect this is because if he was any further away then his response time would be somewhat compromised...
    Can't believe people were actually having their pictures taken with her, how very unique.

    Agree with previous posts Riga's speech was a goodbye speech.

    No surprises that many of the players didn't know what was happening to them but the general feeling was a lot would move on.

    Clearly a big rift between the senior management and the players, but again no real surprise.

    All in all a well run supporters evening, well done Jean and Ian.

    Fumbluff said:

    rikofold said:

    Did anyone confront Katrien?

    Please tell me she didn't leave the event without getting an earful from someone.

    Yes, at least one person I know of. She was, however, flanked by 3 heavies for most of the evening.

    They were also searching bags as people went in.
    David Badjumper was never more than 3-ft away from her all evening although I suspect this is because if he was any further away then his response time would be somewhat compromised...
    Ccan't believe people were actually having their pictures taken with her, how very unique.

    Agree with previous posts Riga's speech was a goodbye speech.

    No surprises that many of the players didn't know what was happening to them but the general feeling was a lot would move on.

    Clearly a big rift between the senior management and the players, but again no real surprise.

    All in all a well run supporters evening, well done Jean and Ian.
    You are joking right? If not, then whoever has had a picture taken with her needs to have a serious word with themself.
    No joke promise it's true. One guy I recognised and know where he sits !!!
    He should be ashamed of himself. Some people seriously haven't got a clue.
  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,156

    Fumbluff said:

    rikofold said:

    Did anyone confront Katrien?

    Please tell me she didn't leave the event without getting an earful from someone.

    Yes, at least one person I know of. She was, however, flanked by 3 heavies for most of the evening.

    They were also searching bags as people went in.
    David Badjumper was never more than 3-ft away from her all evening although I suspect this is because if he was any further away then his response time would be somewhat compromised...
    Can't believe people were actually having their pictures taken with her, how very unique.

    Agree with previous posts Riga's speech was a goodbye speech.

    No surprises that many of the players didn't know what was happening to them but the general feeling was a lot would move on.

    Clearly a big rift between the senior management and the players, but again no real surprise.

    All in all a well run supporters evening, well done Jean and Ian.

    Fumbluff said:

    rikofold said:

    Did anyone confront Katrien?

    Please tell me she didn't leave the event without getting an earful from someone.

    Yes, at least one person I know of. She was, however, flanked by 3 heavies for most of the evening.

    They were also searching bags as people went in.
    David Badjumper was never more than 3-ft away from her all evening although I suspect this is because if he was any further away then his response time would be somewhat compromised...
    Ccan't believe people were actually having their pictures taken with her, how very unique.

    Agree with previous posts Riga's speech was a goodbye speech.

    No surprises that many of the players didn't know what was happening to them but the general feeling was a lot would move on.

    Clearly a big rift between the senior management and the players, but again no real surprise.

    All in all a well run supporters evening, well done Jean and Ian.
    You are joking right? If not, then whoever has had a picture taken with her needs to have a serious word with themself.
    No joke promise it's true. One guy I recognised and know where he sits !!!
    He should be ashamed of himself. Some people seriously haven't got a clue.
    The cult of celebrity - the kind of numbskulls who would have their picture taken with Peter Sutcliffe if they could.
  • Croydon
    Croydon Posts: 12,736
    rikofold said:

    Not going to quote any player, but I was mildly surprised at just how many were prepared to openly criticise the owner and the CEO, and how many back the protests.

    Riga gave a speech that sounded very much like a goodbye, and managed to thank everyone except the regime.

    What was said about the protests, without naming names