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Post by raiders92 on Oct 18, 2021 16:26:53 GMT
Seeing on Facebook Foxy is no longer aloud at games. This is a humongous dent in the patriots hopes of reviving the franchise!! I know hundreds of fans who go to games and he was the main reason returned! Including my kids. He has done so much for plymouth basketball it's such a shame and without a suitable replacement gameday will be alot worse! Would make even the biggest blowouts barable
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Post by basketballjoe3 on Oct 18, 2021 18:32:16 GMT
Can't help but feel the timing of this is somewhat vindictive.
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Post by basketballjoe3 on Oct 18, 2021 19:59:05 GMT
Much love for Foxy but it was hard to wrap my head around how if Patriots are a new set up how could they use Foxy anyway? In some situations they want to be classed as completely separate to Raiders but then pick bits from Raiders and want to continue with it. It is a bit confusing. If they want to be a separate business then have your own separate things. It appears trying to use Foxy was a way of profiting off the back of the success Foxy was at Raiders. My son has fond memories growing up knowing who Foxy is and when you thought about Raiders you thought about Foxy.... if you thought about Foxy you thought of Raiders. Even seeing him at the home game, you still see him as Foxy from Raiders due to years and years of association. Seeing him in a Patriots kit doesn't change that. You cannot erase the years of memories everyone has. I'm sure if the milkybar kid started appearing in adverts for dairy milk white chocolate anyone would instantly go "but that's the milkybar kid" This is one of those situations where it is sad to see him go but understand that he will forever be part of the Raiders story. I wonder why that wasn't stipulated from the start by outgoing Raiders owners. Whilst the above makes perfect commercial sense Ross, the timing of it now feels very much like someone is deciding to take their ball home to prove a point. |
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Post by sonjel on Oct 18, 2021 21:11:45 GMT
Always thought Foxy was a bit Marmite. He did push it a bit as far as the rules are concerned but love him or hate him he was always entertaining whenever we visited the Pavillions. A big loss to the Plymouth gameday experience and will be sadly missed.
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Post by ballshoothoop on Oct 18, 2021 21:39:55 GMT
Much love for Foxy but it was hard to wrap my head around how if Patriots are a new set up how could they use Foxy anyway? In some situations they want to be classed as completely separate to Raiders but then pick bits from Raiders and want to continue with it. It is a bit confusing. If they want to be a separate business then have your own separate things. It appears trying to use Foxy was a way of profiting off the back of the success Foxy was at Raiders. My son has fond memories growing up knowing who Foxy is and when you thought about Raiders you thought about Foxy.... if you thought about Foxy you thought of Raiders. Even seeing him at the home game, you still see him as Foxy from Raiders due to years and years of association. Seeing him in a Patriots kit doesn't change that. You cannot erase the years of memories everyone has. I'm sure if the milkybar kid started appearing in adverts for dairy milk white chocolate anyone would instantly go "but that's the milkybar kid" This is one of those situations where it is sad to see him go but understand that he will forever be part of the Raiders story. I wonder why that wasn't stipulated from the start by outgoing Raiders owners. Whilst the above makes perfect commercial sense Ross, the timing of it now feels very much like someone is deciding to take their ball home to prove a point. If you think I'm connected to the previous ownership then you are very mistaken, just a long standing Raiders fan |
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Post by Skytree95 on Oct 19, 2021 17:24:34 GMT
Always thought Foxy was a bit Marmite. He did push it a bit as far as the rules are concerned but love him or hate him he was always entertaining whenever we visited the Pavillions. A big loss to the Plymouth gameday experience and will be sadly missed. I mean, he certainly was when incidents like this happened... www.bbc.com/sport/basketball/15433804I wonder if his final game will involve a local hunt team coming along?  |
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Post by Raidersfan on Oct 19, 2021 20:31:50 GMT
I personally think this is so sad, more of our club is gone, raiders are no more but this feels like it’s truly moved on…. I found foxy to be great humour, and I know my little girl would have loved him. This will impact the new club going forward
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2021 0:51:40 GMT
I'm not sure how to put this subtly. It's not my strong point.
But could the same bloke not put a different costume on? He could still behave like a twat, the daughter of Raidersfan definitely wouldn't know the difference, the rest could use it as a life lesson - after all, people change their identities all of the time these days.
I believe in you lot. You can get through this.
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Post by notoriousbigz on Oct 20, 2021 5:54:25 GMT
I'm not sure how to put this subtly. It's not my strong point. But could the same bloke not put a different costume on? He could still behave like a twat, the daughter of Raidersfan definitely wouldn't know the difference, the rest could use it as a life lesson - after all, people change their identities all of the time these days. I believe in you lot. You can get through this. Its a costume? |
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Post by basketballjoe3 on Oct 20, 2021 6:45:24 GMT
I'm not sure how to put this subtly. It's not my strong point. But could the same bloke not put a different costume on? He could still behave like a twat, the daughter of Raidersfan definitely wouldn't know the difference, the rest could use it as a life lesson - after all, people change their identities all of the time these days. I believe in you lot. You can get through this. Its a costume? Blasphemy. |
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Post by Raidersfan on Oct 20, 2021 8:22:36 GMT
I'm not sure how to put this subtly. It's not my strong point. But could the same bloke not put a different costume on? He could still behave like a twat, the daughter of Raidersfan definitely wouldn't know the difference, the rest could use it as a life lesson - after all, people change their identities all of the time these days. I believe in you lot. You can get through this. Well that could absolutely happen of course…. Someone “could” pump 1 million pounds into the club and build a shinny new stadium, but as of right now, foxy is gone and a huge part of what makes watching basketball in Plymouth is gone. Game day experience for the “now” is gone, and when attendances don’t look great right “now” I think this is a hammer blow for the club. For people like myself who hasn’t yet fully got over the loss of the raiders, and do not consider myself a full blown pats fan it’s another reminder our club is gone!!! |
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Post by tonyleopard on Oct 20, 2021 9:29:07 GMT
I'm not sure how to put this subtly. It's not my strong point. But could the same bloke not put a different costume on? He could still behave like a twat, the daughter of Raidersfan definitely wouldn't know the difference, the rest could use it as a life lesson - after all, people change their identities all of the time these days. I believe in you lot. You can get through this. Totally agree, dress up as a great British patriot, Nigel Farage anyone? Grabs tin hat. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2021 10:02:54 GMT
I'm not sure how to put this subtly. It's not my strong point. But could the same bloke not put a different costume on? He could still behave like a twat, the daughter of Raidersfan definitely wouldn't know the difference, the rest could use it as a life lesson - after all, people change their identities all of the time these days. I believe in you lot. You can get through this. Well that could absolutely happen of course…. Someone “could” pump 1 million pounds into the club and build a shinny new stadium, but as of right now, foxy is gone and a huge part of what makes watching basketball in Plymouth is gone. Game day experience for the “now” is gone, and when attendances don’t look great right “now” I think this is a hammer blow for the club. For people like myself who hasn’t yet fully got over the loss of the raiders, and do not consider myself a full blown pats fan it’s another reminder our club is gone!!! you're serious? if a mascot leaving is hammer blow to a club, it's probably time to knock it on the head |
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Post by Raidersfan on Oct 20, 2021 10:42:39 GMT
Well that could absolutely happen of course…. Someone “could” pump 1 million pounds into the club and build a shinny new stadium, but as of right now, foxy is gone and a huge part of what makes watching basketball in Plymouth is gone. Game day experience for the “now” is gone, and when attendances don’t look great right “now” I think this is a hammer blow for the club. For people like myself who hasn’t yet fully got over the loss of the raiders, and do not consider myself a full blown pats fan it’s another reminder our club is gone!!! you're serious? if a mascot leaving is hammer blow to a club, it's probably time to knock it on the head I don’t understand how you can see this as not a hammer blow!!! If attendances are already lower than normal due to a new team, COVID what ever, then something that attracts families to attend leaving is a blow to further attendances is it not?? Are there now people with kids who might not attend, as £40 to watch Plymouth get blown away isn’t so appealing without entertainment, I think so…. Your looking at this very narrow minded. The bigger picture is multiple small things are making the appeal of spending money to watch Plymouth less attractive |
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Post by davef on Oct 20, 2021 10:59:12 GMT
Are you suggesting that there are people in Plymouth who spend £40 to go watch a mascot do a a dunk off a trampoline?
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Post by bagger on Oct 20, 2021 11:10:40 GMT
“Vindictive' prove a point” what sort of worlds are we living in. Let’s add small minded, self important, Pratt’s, self centred ect ect ect.
It is a nice Basketball Club that has been torn apart by the money (haha) Men,!,,,,!!!!!!. And the people that are being hurt are the fans. Was concerned when the Club was “sold” to the Turkish lot and look what’s happened.
Perhaps we should have a Comp to guess where Foxy will turn up next.
Sorry fans ,One final word. FIGHT.
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Post by basketballjoe3 on Oct 20, 2021 11:18:40 GMT
“Vindictive' prove a point” what sort of worlds are we living in. Let’s add small minded, self important, Pratt’s, self centred ect ect ect. It is a nice Basketball Club that has been torn apart by the money (haha) Men,!,,,,!!!!!!. And the people that are being hurt are the fans. Was concerned when the Club was “sold” to the Turkish lot and look what’s happened. Perhaps we should have a Comp to guess where Foxy will turn up next. Sorry fans ,One final word. FIGHT. My guess is the assets (Raiders' name and Foxy) will be put up for sale by the Liquidator and bought back on the cheap by one of the former directors. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2021 11:30:22 GMT
Are you suggesting that there are people in Plymouth who spend £40 to go watch a mascot do a a dunk off a trampoline? Apparently. I wonder if the entire experience would be different if he was dressed as something else? |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2021 12:16:22 GMT
If foxy appears as a patriot mascot tonight then there is no issue, business as usual. If he doesn't then the crowds will continue to slump. There's still 1000 tickets left on the pavilions website for tonights game. I csnt see patriots surviving the huge money pit they have at the moment
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Post by borthwick on Oct 20, 2021 12:30:10 GMT
Blimey it's a man in a fox suit. So the club will collapse without him? Really?
He often overstepped the mark . When we played there i would happily have decked him.
But I get the Plymouth crowd likes him but it sounds like he is more important than the team. Or am I missing some subtle sarcasm...
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Post by Raidersfan on Oct 20, 2021 14:10:52 GMT
Omg stupid comments…. No one is saying foxy is bigger than the team!!!!
What is being said is that attendances are low…. The team clearly aren’t good enough, and that small losses…. Like the mascot or “man in a suit” will not help attendances. Yes I believe their are family’s that pay £40 to go watch basketball!!!! Yes not all kids like basketball, but the cheerleaders, the lights and foxy’s antics are an attraction for them… again small minded comments!!!!!
Let’s just play at the majons court, on flip out chairs…. After all the pavilions is just a court and comfy seats right!!!
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Post by Raidersfan on Oct 20, 2021 14:12:17 GMT
Think some comments are clearly from people who haven’t lost their club!!! This is just another nail in the coffin, and another part of what was our club taken!!!!
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Post by notoriousbigz on Oct 20, 2021 14:18:14 GMT
He often overstepped the mark . When we played there i would happily have decked him. If he did to me when I played what he did to Martelle McLemore, Id have been banned for life. Kudos to Mclemore for that. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2021 14:23:11 GMT
Think some comments are clearly from people who haven’t lost their club!!! This is just another nail in the coffin, and another part of what was our club taken!!!! Really? |
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Post by Raidersfan on Oct 20, 2021 15:07:40 GMT
Think some comments are clearly from people who haven’t lost their club!!! This is just another nail in the coffin, and another part of what was our club taken!!!! Really? Yes really…. As I don’t believe it’s just me and you in conversation!!! |
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