Lt Col Kojak Slaphead III Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Just been reading about the trouble that appeared to mar what appeared to be a fantastic game of football at Tannadice last night during Utd’s game with Dinamo Moscow. Appalling scenes that have no place in a football stadium in this day and age I’m sure you will all agree. It got me thinking about just how impeccably well behaved our fans were when we visited Turkey, and how friendly and hospitable all the Turkish fans were towards us and vice-versa in the return leg here in Perth. The atmosphere in Bar Street in Eskisehir will be something that I will never forgot, the banter and good nature between both sets of fans was a joy to be involved in. I genuinely don’t think there will be another game in Europe / World football where two sets of fans have came together so well, forging links between the clubs, making friendships that will continue. I personally made very good friends with a couple of EsEs fans who I have been in contact with over the last couple of weeks since the games to reminisce about just how much fun we had in Turkey and on their return visit to Perth, and also to wish them well in their home leg against Marseille. Discussions have already taken place regarding them returning to Scotland next year to attend one of derbies against Dundee / Dundee Utd. I really do believe the attitudes of all involved with St Johnstone and Eskisehirspor (Players, Officials, and Fans) should be highlighted in some way. I’ve had a quick look on the internet and there appears to be a precedence for this sort of thing as you will see from the link below. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_Fair_Play_Award Now I’m not daft enough to think that FIFA would ever dream about recognising such a small team as Saints but I do think we should be making a point of it, if nothing else it could raise the profile of both clubs which is never a bad thing. Thoughts..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1962 Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 I would suggest we find a way to nominate EsEs. As much as Saints fans played a huge part self praise would be seen as no praise at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wish i was Joe McGurn Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 (edited) Sub heading national teams etc Feedback on National Teams' Fixtures and Results http://www.fifa.com/contact/form.html Think this would be the best way, if they get enough of them they may take notice. Edited August 3, 2012 by Wish i was Joe McGurn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slf Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 self grandising bollocks.ye make me want tae puke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Col Kojak Slaphead III Posted August 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 self grandising bollocks.ye make me want tae puke. Thanks for your input, much appreciated. and to think genuinely funny posters like Super Saint get banned from this Forum for having the audacity to crack a few jokes and make folk laugh, and yet we continually have to put up with this.... The inane ramblings of a complete clown. For once in your life mate, how about acting your age. tw*t! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slf Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Thanks for your input, much appreciated. and to think genuinely funny posters like Super Saint get banned from this Forum for having the audacity to crack a few jokes and make folk laugh, and yet we continually have to put up with this.... The inane ramblings of a complete clown. For once in your life mate, how about acting your age. tw*t! i am not being funny .i am serious.ye wanted thoughts and ye got it. what a load of bollocks trying to get a fair play award just because we had a braw time with the turkish fans.the way your slavering ye would think it was world war 3 at every football match but somehow saints and eses came together in peace.i am not yer mate either.away and sook on a lo l lipop and calm doon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainstand Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 i am not being funny .i am serious.ye wanted thoughts and ye got it. what a load of bollocks trying to get a fair play award just because we had a braw time with the turkish fans.the way your slavering ye would think it was world war 3 at every football match but somehow saints and eses came together in peace.i am not yer mate either.away and sook on a lo l lipop and calm doon. SLF that is one of your posts of the year. Totally agree with your sentiments, the vast majority of matches that were played would see no problems like Saints and Esses do they all deserve an award aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancientsaint Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 i am not being funny .i am serious.ye wanted thoughts and ye got it. what a load of bollocks trying to get a fair play award just because we had a braw time with the turkish fans.the way your slavering ye would think it was world war 3 at every football match but somehow saints and eses came together in peace.i am not yer mate either.away and sook on a lo l lipop and calm doon. Yes Please -Free Beer -woy -sooky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiangsu Sainty Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 (edited) I would suggest we find a way to nominate EsEs. As much as Saints fans played a huge part self praise would be seen as no praise at all. Seconded - Maybe someone could make some kind of FIFA award for us on MS Paint? Edited August 3, 2012 by Jiangsu Sainty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MySpazz Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Agree with this idea. it was something i also thought about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watty Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Sounds a great idea if you ask me, not surprised by posting it on here though that its attracted the usual goons! I am almost 100% sure that not all games between 2 sides in the Europa League kindles the types of relationships that were forged with EsEs fans over the last few weeks. The singing alone at the 2nd leg would have the hair standing on end of many a hardened footie fan. I would be happy to see Saints forge a formal affiliation with Eskisehirspor to acknowledge the feel good factor that this tie brought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiangsu Sainty Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 I would be happy to see Saints forge a formal affiliation with Eskisehirspor to acknowledge the feel good factor that this tie brought. I would be too. That's not quite the same thing as writing to FIFA to tell them we deserve an award. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watty Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 I would be too. That's not quite the same thing as writing to FIFA to tell them we deserve an award. Its a similar sentiment though, just a lasting testimony to 2 teams who built up a great rapport during the 2 legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sainteesean Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Sounds a great idea if you ask me, not surprised by posting it on here though that its attracted the usual goons! I am almost 100% sure that not all games between 2 sides in the Europa League kindles the types of relationships that were forged with EsEs fans over the last few weeks. The singing alone at the 2nd leg would have the hair standing on end of many a hardened footie fan. I would be happy to see Saints forge a formal affiliation with Eskisehirspor to acknowledge the feel good factor that this tie brought. Why dont you email the club then!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watty Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Why dont you email the club then!? Already taken care of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ghost of Jim Morton Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Already taken care of Fair Play to you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benito Kemble Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 Surely someone from FIFA who was at the game would recommend us or EsES if they thought an award was due for something? Beginning to sound like Celtic fans here - 'The best fans in the world' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingaporeSaint Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 (edited) I agree with John, we should see if somehow we can nominate EsEs. Never seen somebody give up the corner like they did in the first leg. Don't think we should be putting our own names forward though. Edited August 4, 2012 by SingaporeSaint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benito Kemble Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 Especially after the religious bigotry that was shouted at Kamara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingaporeSaint Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 Especially after the religious bigotry that was shouted at Kamara Wasn't that just by one prominent member of the WAP forum though? Hardly a huge problem in relative terms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benito Kemble Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 That makes it ok then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingaporeSaint Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 That makes it ok then No Benito, I didn't say it made it ok. I just intimated it wasn't a huge problem with st johnstone fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benito Kemble Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 I agree it's not a huge problem with Saints fans, but I think something like that would stop St.Johnstone getting a fair play award. Needs stamped out. Hopefully will never happen again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1962 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 Ok I have fired off a general enquiry e-mail to FIFA asking about nomination process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingaporeSaint Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 Ok I have fired off a general enquiry e-mail to FIFA asking about nomination process. Cool, keep us posted. I am sure the EsEs club, board, chairman, players and fans would have no issues with being nominated by us if we could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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