Any excuse to post this againQuoteDEFIANT Blues fans took to the streets in protest against the decision not to allow an open-top bus tour through Birmingham to mark the team’s Carling Cup win.Despite fans last week claiming thousands would gather for their own unofficial celebration, only around 100 gathered in the city centre’s Victoria Square having walked there in small groups following the civic reception at St Andrew’s yesterday.They then marched through the streets, chanting: “We’re Birmingham City, we’ll do what we want,” as bewildered shoppers looked on.They stopped outside Aston Villa FC’s official shop on New Street, where they shouted and swore to workers inside, before heading on through Bullring shopping centre up to the Chinese Quarter and along Hurst Street.They started to disband after getting lost and failing to find Sherlock Street, where they had planned to end their protest over Birmingham City Council’s decision not to hold a parade due to health and safety reasons.Andrew Henry, a 21-year-old trainee social worker, of Sheldon, attached a huge Blues flag to the columns of the Council House.“I know I am speaking on behalf of every Birmingham City FC supporter when I say I am disappointed we didn’t get an open-top bus parade,” he said.Brendan Anderson, 46, a builder of Bartley Green, who was in Victoria Square with his son Liam, 12, added: “I can’t believe we have been denied this parade, it’s a disgrace.”Carer Kevin Roberts, aged 45, of Yardley, said: “I think it’s appalling. The official celebration was pathetic It would have been much better to have done something last week. It’s spoilt it for me really. It’s like we never won.”
DEFIANT Blues fans took to the streets in protest against the decision not to allow an open-top bus tour through Birmingham to mark the team’s Carling Cup win.Despite fans last week claiming thousands would gather for their own unofficial celebration, only around 100 gathered in the city centre’s Victoria Square having walked there in small groups following the civic reception at St Andrew’s yesterday.They then marched through the streets, chanting: “We’re Birmingham City, we’ll do what we want,” as bewildered shoppers looked on.They stopped outside Aston Villa FC’s official shop on New Street, where they shouted and swore to workers inside, before heading on through Bullring shopping centre up to the Chinese Quarter and along Hurst Street.They started to disband after getting lost and failing to find Sherlock Street, where they had planned to end their protest over Birmingham City Council’s decision not to hold a parade due to health and safety reasons.Andrew Henry, a 21-year-old trainee social worker, of Sheldon, attached a huge Blues flag to the columns of the Council House.“I know I am speaking on behalf of every Birmingham City FC supporter when I say I am disappointed we didn’t get an open-top bus parade,” he said.Brendan Anderson, 46, a builder of Bartley Green, who was in Victoria Square with his son Liam, 12, added: “I can’t believe we have been denied this parade, it’s a disgrace.”Carer Kevin Roberts, aged 45, of Yardley, said: “I think it’s appalling. The official celebration was pathetic It would have been much better to have done something last week. It’s spoilt it for me really. It’s like we never won.”
The club have announced plans for a store in Bullring opening in May. Fantastic step. Right next to Selfridges, we need that sort of presence in the best shopping place in the city.
Quote from: olaftab on February 14, 2025, 10:12:13 AMThe club have announced plans for a store in Bullring opening in May. Fantastic step. Right next to Selfridges, we need that sort of presence in the best shopping place in the city.Was in the Bullring earlier today and was trying to work out where it will be, as I'm sure I read somewhere that it will be over two floors.
I remember the shop we had in the Pavilions back in the door, back when town was actually worth visiting.
Quote from: Mortimer's Bear on February 17, 2025, 02:07:59 PMI remember the shop we had in the Pavilions back in the door, back when town was actually worth visiting.It's still well worth visiting. I am sorry that you have a negative view of our city centre.
Quote from: olaftab on February 17, 2025, 02:16:54 PMQuote from: Mortimer's Bear on February 17, 2025, 02:07:59 PMI remember the shop we had in the Pavilions back in the door, back when town was actually worth visiting.It's still well worth visiting. I am sorry that you have a negative view of our city centre. Spot on. I enjoy going into town these days. Some lovely bars and restaurants there now. I don't understand why so many people continue to run it down, and in my opinion it's far better than it was when I was growing up in the 70s and 80s.
Quote from: saunders_heroes on February 18, 2025, 10:15:54 AMQuote from: olaftab on February 17, 2025, 02:16:54 PMQuote from: Mortimer's Bear on February 17, 2025, 02:07:59 PMI remember the shop we had in the Pavilions back in the door, back when town was actually worth visiting.It's still well worth visiting. I am sorry that you have a negative view of our city centre. Spot on. I enjoy going into town these days. Some lovely bars and restaurants there now. I don't understand why so many people continue to run it down, and in my opinion it's far better than it was when I was growing up in the 70s and 80s.That's true. Back then it was deserted but for two or three nights of the week. It now seems to be bustling all of the time.
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