Any forum members at this event tonight? I'd love to hear what Patricof says about ticket prices, reduced seating, transfers (or lack there of), and our favorite... future stadium!
City in the Burroughs - BK Edition
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I live in BK and am a founding member but never caught wind of this until I saw it on Twitter. I need to figure out wtf is up. This kinda oversight / administrative error really gets my goat because it's often due to a dearth of diligence rather than ability. But maybe diligence is an ability. Shrug.
Where do you get your tickets shipped to? I have mine sent to where I work on the west side so I get invites only to the Manhattan ones even though I live in Queens.
Well that's no good. I'd call your rep tomorrow and let them know how bummed you were about missing tonight's meetup.
Yeah, I sent them an email. Will see what happens. Anyway, hopefully somebody on the forums (I see your Twitter
Schwallacus 
) has a detailed account of the evening 
And his Twitter is all about talking BM and Arsenal with PV instead of useful NYCFC info.Yeah, I sent them an email. Will see what happens. Anyway, hopefully somebody on the forums (I see your Twitter
Given how cautious PV is in post-match conferences, I'm pleasantly surprised how forthcoming he is about his BMs.
Yeah, I sent them an email. Will see what happens. Anyway, hopefully somebody on the forums (I see your Twitter
Call, that's being active. Don't email, that's being passive.
That's a little presumptuous. I figure if I don't get a decent response via email, I'll call. I'll also promise to eat the daily recommended intake of vegetables and fruit if it makes you feel any better.
Yeah, when a guy comes back from a NYCFC event and talks about BM I'm going to call it BM.
Don't forget to moisturize as well. Definitely want to help keep your skin toned and supple.
The usual PV, Jon and one player, Okoli. Moderated by Joe Tolleson who also as usual, opened with "let's avoid the stadium questions, Jon is working hard on it and if anyone knows of a 15 acre spot of land with mass transit access please see him after". Some of the highlights:
Sean was asked where "Ugo" came from by someone who I guess didn't realize it was just his middle name. He referenced his Nigerian background and said "Ugo" is actually short for a longer middle name that he only hears when he's in trouble, by his mom... and coach.
When asked what the biggest difference between Cincinnati and New York was: "traffic".
He's for pro/rel, and enjoys being on a competitive team where it's hard to crack the 18 every week.
When asked about declining attendance, Jon referenced the challenge of low media coverage and how the FO is still trying to address that. He said right now one of their biggest pushes is raising awareness about ticket trade-in, transfers or resale, basically making sure tickets not being used by STHs somehow end up being used. Also a big push for group sales.
Favorite/least favorite stadiums:
Jon: Portland, Kansas City/NJ
PV: Portland, Seattle/NJ
Ugo: Portland/New England
PV got most of the questions.
Regarding the transfer window, he pretty much said they need to bring in players who fit the system and that's why no moves were made.
Mentioned several times he doesn't like "sending a negative message" to the players during matches via strategy changes or substitutions. Specifically, during Chicago after Herrera was sent off, rather than change things right away, he kept the midfield as it was stating he knew the guys had the energy to keep going, rather than send the message they couldn't handle the pressure without Herrera. Also a mention of making three attacking substitutions vs LA, referencing prior matches where defensive subs with a lead "didn't work" and adding "you guys like these subs better".
On the topic of rule changes, he said a year ago he would've asked to remove the salary cap, but didn't really answer what he would change today, and added he thinks giving refs all available information via VAR was a good idea.
Someone asked which players he thought would make good coaches someday. He said Villa and Pirlo, although he doesn't think they will coach after they're done playing.
Ended the night with a few raffles, and that was it.
Sean was asked where "Ugo" came from by someone who I guess didn't realize it was just his middle name. He referenced his Nigerian background and said "Ugo" is actually short for a longer middle name that he only hears when he's in trouble, by his mom... and coach.
When asked what the biggest difference between Cincinnati and New York was: "traffic".
He's for pro/rel, and enjoys being on a competitive team where it's hard to crack the 18 every week.
When asked about declining attendance, Jon referenced the challenge of low media coverage and how the FO is still trying to address that. He said right now one of their biggest pushes is raising awareness about ticket trade-in, transfers or resale, basically making sure tickets not being used by STHs somehow end up being used. Also a big push for group sales.
Favorite/least favorite stadiums:
Jon: Portland, Kansas City/NJ
PV: Portland, Seattle/NJ
Ugo: Portland/New England
PV got most of the questions.
Regarding the transfer window, he pretty much said they need to bring in players who fit the system and that's why no moves were made.
Mentioned several times he doesn't like "sending a negative message" to the players during matches via strategy changes or substitutions. Specifically, during Chicago after Herrera was sent off, rather than change things right away, he kept the midfield as it was stating he knew the guys had the energy to keep going, rather than send the message they couldn't handle the pressure without Herrera. Also a mention of making three attacking substitutions vs LA, referencing prior matches where defensive subs with a lead "didn't work" and adding "you guys like these subs better".
On the topic of rule changes, he said a year ago he would've asked to remove the salary cap, but didn't really answer what he would change today, and added he thinks giving refs all available information via VAR was a good idea.
Someone asked which players he thought would make good coaches someday. He said Villa and Pirlo, although he doesn't think they will coach after they're done playing.
Ended the night with a few raffles, and that was it.
Sums it up perfectly. Sorry my Twitter wasn't enough and only covered the question I asked him during the picture taking/ hand shake time post event *cough*
mgarbowski
Christopher Jee . Had to ask how he felt about the German machine Bayern destroying Arsenal the past few years.Also, quick tidbit, as I was leaving Vieira was also standing outside on the phone trying to find his uber or whatever service he used to drive him home. Thought it was funny that even a World Cup winning, head coach of a large club, and world renown player also has the same problems as us regular citizens. Unable to find a cab and looking up and down the street corner trying to find his ride.
Seems PV's reference to subs just might confirm club readership of the Forums.
"traffic"? Lol.
I was also surprised to read the disdain for Red Bull Arena. Would've thought RFK for a clean sweep.
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