Poor Gates
- Thread starter Staveros
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The concept of letting kids in for free is to give them a taste and hopefully they will come back on a semi or regular basis... so no money made on the day but in the long run.......
FCUoM might be in for the same shock we had when we did try something simmilar.... It was a nightmare with gangs of kids of all ages roaming the place.. running about and causing all manner of headaches.... free kids with an adult is a better idea...
FCUoM might be in for the same shock we had when we did try something simmilar.... It was a nightmare with gangs of kids of all ages roaming the place.. running about and causing all manner of headaches.... free kids with an adult is a better idea...
Oh dear!!!! Never thought of it like that.They dont have to be accompanied neither,they were handing fliers out yesterday at the game and ive just re-read it.Hopefully it goes ok though.They are also giving free pin badges to the kids who have season tickets to,to compensate for them already having paid for game.
Gazza??!!
Yep...you're mad!
Yep...you're mad!
Staveros said:
Err tell me, how would you go about stopping two players leaving for league clubs?? Its like being head hunted for alot more money and higher profile and saying no I'll stay where I am thanks!! Also from the clubs point of view if you are offered a decent (albeit undisclosed) fee for them. How can they turn it down? It happens all the time in football. I would also like to think that we have made some pretty nifty signings too.
I like the idea of the family ticket or child free with paying adult. If putting season ticket holders noses out of joint is stopping them then there could be an incentive to them re: cup matches. But all in all if the attendance is boosted us "die hard" fans would just be happy for the club
I went to the match yesterday & I must say my heart sank when I saw the gate - despite everything being positive, weather, time, new transfers in etc less than a thousand attend. It must be very disheartening for Eric & his management team who I am sure will have given much consideration to all the foregoing suggestions & more many times over. We can support him & the club by making sure we are there in support & bring someone along with us if we can - I know this is not a new thought. I did think it was an excellent game yesterday with some skillful touches from Craney & Roberts particularly & there are real signs that the team is beginning to gel together really well. It was a comfortable win - more so than the scoreline suggests. There are a lot of positives about the club - if only the gate would reflect the progress made over the last few years! Then we'd all be happy!!
harwood red said:
Agreed...really think the club should give some serious consideration to this.
And Tommybrook's right...let's each and every one of us die-hards try to make a "convert" this season. I know "bring a friend" has become a cliche, but let's all try to do it!
But, most of all, I hope that on-field events will start to lift the gates of their own accord. Bring on Mr Boco!
I would've thought the most of us know people - friends, relatives, neighbours, workmates, regulars in our local -who are interested in football to a greater or lesser extent, but don't come on the Stanley. I've managed to make a convert and I live in Stockport!
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Staveros said:
The old saying he'll work for peanuts change to a couple pints, I suppose the curious aspect may appeal for say 2 weeks then what, don't see many reports about them in the news or on sky. We could ask JC to go home and beat the crap out of his wife that won't be the same, but he anit Gazza.
yeah get yer sandwich board ready smiffy 
Smiffy16 said:Starting a new college tomorrow so I will be spreading the word for new fans.............
Students! Great, should be good business for the bar...and I'll bet they'll feel right at home, seeing people walking round with Che Guevara banners (or am I showing my age here?!!)
The Stanley shirt will be on full show tomorrow 
good lad smithy ive worn mine as often as possible will see you there on wednesday
Staveros, did you go on Saturday -- yes or no?
Because if you did, you could hardly have classed that as "crap". It was an entertaining game only let down by the crowd size and the usual defensive lapse -- that needs sorting..
I went with a friend who is an "irregular" supporter and two others who were from outside the area. We all agreed it has been a good game and that skill levels and commitment were better than last year.
As for kids, give 'em free tickets, low admission or whatever, but handcuff the little beggars to their parents and make em either siddown or stand in one place. They two little tearaways at the back of the Clayton End on Saturday afternoon were a real menace and their dad did sod all to stop them.
Because if you did, you could hardly have classed that as "crap". It was an entertaining game only let down by the crowd size and the usual defensive lapse -- that needs sorting..
I went with a friend who is an "irregular" supporter and two others who were from outside the area. We all agreed it has been a good game and that skill levels and commitment were better than last year.
As for kids, give 'em free tickets, low admission or whatever, but handcuff the little beggars to their parents and make em either siddown or stand in one place. They two little tearaways at the back of the Clayton End on Saturday afternoon were a real menace and their dad did sod all to stop them.