Bad News re: the flag :-(

[Robot Chicken]

Just had a call from the Millennium Stadium, the guy was really apologetic but said the original decision was reversed and we can't take the giant flag along.

I am gutted.

Apparently it's just too big and when Middlesbrough asked for permission to take along their giant flag, which is about the same size, they were told no. If the Millennium Stadium then say yes to us Middlesbrough won't be happy, so it's a bit political as well.

I am very sorry this has happened, they couldn't have left it any later to let me know. I was about to arrange for the flag to travel with the Albion staff in their coach tomorrow.

Bugger it.

 

[Turkey]

Bollocks.

 

[Safeway]

Just sneak it in anyway. No-one will notice.

 

[The Large One]

Too big my arse. If we can get it in a stadium one-tenth the size, what's the problem with this one then?

 

[Robot Chicken]

They've already said no to Middlesbrough, why should we be different. That's their thinking...

 

[Man of Harveys]

I'm sure that Middlesborough really give a f*** about some Division 2 club's flag. Stupid little jobsworths.

 

[The Large One]

Sorry, DP. This sounds like total BOLLOCKS. I am not doubting what you say - it's their reasoning which sucks. Totally arbitrary. You have to ask why they said no to Boro. Every other major European stadium has these flags - and flares, rockets, the works.

Twats. Sorry you had to be put through that. I agree with Safeway, just get it in there anyway. What are they going to do, send in the riot police?

 

[Trigger]

Just sneak it in anyway. No-one will notice.

Agree with that totally.

 

[Robot Chicken]

Well, there's nothing stopping you or anyone else calling the Millennium Stadium to express your disappointment.

I've been speaking to Lee Turner at the Stadium. The Operations Manager Geraint Evans has officially recommended we don't bring the flag. If we turned up with it would they refuse us entry? Is it a risk we should take?

Feel free to contact the Millennium Stadium on 0870 013 8600. They already have the safety certificate which I faxed over a few days ago.

 

[Benny Seagull]

f*** um'. unless it's a f*** load of trouble, bring it along. would be absolutely class on the day and would have thought it's worth the 'risk'.

 

[Superphil]

If the people taking it just turn up with it over their shoulders as if nothing has been said it might work. Just get in line at the tunrstiles, go through one at a time feeding it though as you go.

They'll hardly notice.

 

[Northstander]

Perhaps we could take one those flags that hang on the outside of a car door and pass that along the top of the Seagulls?

 

[Bald Gull]

Take it anyway. There's nothing to lose. If they say no, they say no... Hopefully though they'll have more important things to worry about on the day!

 

[Lammy]

Clearly we need to do a "power rangers" here.

Cut the flag up into smaller less impressive flags. Then once inside a selected individuals beepers will sound. All of a sudden the flag parts converge to form one giant monster killing flag!!!!


Hurrah!!!

 

[Easy 10]

Its a LOT of hassle to take that flag along, and I wouldn't envy the people trying to "sneak" it in anway, despite being told not to bring it. There will be stewards everywhere outside the turnstiles, and if one of them checks with the supervisor or safety officer, then you've got a big problem. What do you do with the flag if refused entry with it ?

Sorry, but daft as their rules are, I think you're only asking for trouble disobeying them, and the poor buggers who bring the flag along are going to be the ones lumbered with all the aggro.

 

[Artois]

Can we not get any albion officials to try and do some pursuading?

 

[Ex Shelton Seagull]

Just what is going on here? I mean what is the problem with the flag? We can take it into Withdean for Christs sake! It's been to Swindon and Peterborough. Are the officials at one of the top venues in Europe really suggesting that London Road stadium is better equipped to handle the giant flag than them?

 

[Simster]

f*** um'. unless it's a f*** load of trouble, bring it along. would be absolutely class on the day and would have thought it's worth the 'risk'.

Obviously it depends on finding 6 people prepared to do it, but I totally agree with this. Unless every single turnstile operator has been briefed to refuse entry to giant flags, I can't see the problem with just getting it in.

 

[Publius Ovidius]

Are Bristol allowed to take their flag in?

 

[Lush]

We could tell them its the red carpet for when Sir Danny Cullip goes up to get the trophy.

Is there a trophy BTW?