Thread by @ziggerzagger67

As the dust on #nffc v #lfc settles, a thread of thoughts, none of which reflect the views of any group I’m linked with. I thought the atmosphere at the match generally was the kind of tribalism most of us have enjoyed in the past, largely lost to sanitised modern football, but…

… a line was crossed by some @NFFC fans, entirely as I had predicted in letters to the club, but which were ignored at club level and the buck passed to fans. For me, while the 97 seats was a great touch, it was the easy option. A clearer statement on The Truth was needed…

… along with something about how offensive chants would be handled. For me, the club kow-towed to the coked up, boozed up ‘warriors’ in the name of ‘sensitivity’. Season ticket sales and social media reaction trumped morals…

32 years to address the lies. Only 5 of those for the current ownership, who it must be said had this dropped on them at short notice. It might not have been on their radar. For me, the battle is lost for now. Mrs Z was watching at a friend’s house. The friend’s 15 y.o son…

…’greeted’ her with “do you think they’ll kill their own fans again?” I’ll keep trying with the young ‘uns in school, but I’ve realised the cause is lost to a generation or two. Clearly, social media is just a snake pit. Last night, I was getting abuse from…

…both ends. From Liverpool for being a Tory scab. I’m not. I lost family & friends in the Strike (one to suicide), stood and fought on picket lines & family members were affected badly. Not sure why the regional stereotypes are OK to be applied to us, but that’s Twitter for you.

I’ve ‘met’ Some great people on here, many scousers or worldwide LFC supporters. Some I’ve met for real, including pre-match yesterday and up at Anfield last week. Love and respect to them, but I’m having some time out. I’ll reflect on my relationship with NFFC too.

I’m not enjoying feeling associated with some of what being an NFFC fan stands for. I might focus more on lower league. I can’t see me being back this season now. Maybe in time…

I’ll not be blogging of posting. I’ll keep my account open to enjoy the kind of fun stuff the likes of @jslovechild and @ronmanagernottm amuse me with! Thanks to the many for love, inspiration and support: @HillsboroughSu1 @NFFCTrust @spiritofshankly @Peterscarfe1 @JoeblottJoe

@bigelowphil @charlhennessy1 @TheFarm_Peter @TonyEvans92a @Ground_Designs @andycaddell @HijGF @Sue14Roberts (send my love to Margaret, Sue!), NCFC types @mrmterry and @magpies_history @ohwhenthenotts @GBoatsy @DTathletic

@stanthony23 @GangsterVeal @SDal63 @willo_ian @HuytonFattie @ArsenalFlaf @MerseysideFLAF @Class1Action @keith_salmon @NickBraley1 @NickyAllt @joe_thomas18 @LadsLasses @RedFocus5

@MainMaltby @GedlingMWFC @kennys1988team @MaltbyMerch @paulsevern7 and anyone I’ve inadvertently missed.

Time for me to re-focus on family, work, music, cycling and trying to do my bit, but perhaps not here.
I’ll keep working with @HillsboroughSu1 and @NFFCTrust if I’m wanted. Any of the above mentioned want to keep in touch, DM and I’ll maybe open a new account…

… for comms or exchange phone numbers. Esp the LFC-NFFC connections. Or set up a group? Peace, love and respect Pete #jft97

Sorry, forgot to mention @sarahjulianotts who has been truly brilliant x