strongbhoy

Well, I wish Milan was not there, though it took them twice as long to score half as many goals against Celtic than Liverpool.

If we can pull out a draw against Milan in either game, I will be happy.

Neither Benfica nor Shaktar scares me. Celtic should beat those teams in Celtic park, and hopefully a draw in the first game. Seven points will be enough.

I like Gravesen for Everton. He will get some top flight competition there, If he does well, an if he gets back to East Glasgow, he will be loaded with confidence. It also may show something to the EPL,

We could tailgate, if we were willing to stand under the strong Texas sun for three hours. No one would bring a grill or food. So, my home made salsa and the brats I have soaking in beer, red onion, and garlic remain in the fridge, and I at home.

The worst part about it is that there is a place for us to tailgate. It is undercover, has water and electricity, and is close to restrooms. The team will no longer let us use it.


FCD GM Micheal Hitchcock was brought in to sell tickets. That is it, nothing more. He has proven to be incapable of doing so. His biggest success has been getting the FO staff to wear ties everyday. He has every advantage. A good team, a SSS, and a vibrant soccer community. The FO has sold more tickets, generally to corporations who do not use the tickets. So attendance does not increase. My fear is that they are so deluded by their own self importance that they really do believe that they are following the right course; they just need to work a little harder.

So, in order to turn a profit, he has to rent the surrounding fields out for tournaments. Which is fine, that is what they should be used for. The problem is that the FO then denies the use of our tailgating facilities. Why they do that is unclear. Why not make the other people stand in the sun? Or why can we not share the facilities? Blank out. The FO has no response, and will not even address our concerns.

The FCD FO is presiding over a disaster. They have driven some of the most hardcore supporters, such as myself, away. They say they want those of us who have spent thousands of dollars on the team to stay. Everything they do suggests the opposite. Say you want a brat and a beer during the game. As soon as the teams head for the locker rooms at the end of the first half, you head for the concessions stands. After spending $13.00 for a brat and a large draft, you will make it back to your seat around the 60 minute mark. If you are lucky. Forget about getting a pizza; they always run out at Pizza Hut Park. Again, the FO says they are working on this. There are just no results.

The debacle with Beckham not even making the trip, and now they are trying the same thing with Denilson, What if he takes a knock and cannot play? It goes on and on. If they want to increase ticket sales, perhaps they should start by treating the fans they already have well.

I am in a conundrum. I want to support the team, but I cannot support the FO. I suppose I can best accomplish this by loudly proclaiming my loyalty, but refusing to attend games.