leeleal,
At MAN there is a [D]ATIS broadcast "requesting" pilots
NOT to call for ATC Clearance more than 10 mins before EOBT
Are you really aware we usually have a great view of the apron from our towers? Why then say you are ready for start and/or push back if we clearly see all your bay doors open or a bunch of handling vehicles just behind your shiny B737. Believe me, it happens more than you would imagine.
Happens
ALL the time, live with it.
bb