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Post by iandychesterfc on Nov 29, 2018 12:36:52 GMT
Yeah but Frankie is proper fit though.
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Post by Si on Nov 29, 2018 12:42:39 GMT
Abusive posts removed.
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Post by iandychesterfc on Nov 29, 2018 12:44:57 GMT
but mine remains, rightly 😂
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Nov 29, 2018 12:53:14 GMT
They weren't abusive to be fair. I was going to ask him "u ok Hun?"
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Post by Al on Nov 29, 2018 12:57:17 GMT
I don’t disagree with your sentiment, but your tone is one of blame and bitterness. Prices are set for a reason. You can’t expect to go to any event and be able to haggle the admission fee. Everone who's commented on this bar one seems to be missing the point. If you'd bother to read my other thread about Goals you'd understand. I asked the manager to ask kids on a sat to try and get them in to the ground after playing football. I told her it's only £3.00 for kids to get in. She at least tried to get kids in which I'm certain it's more than any of you lot have done. By putting the price up to £5.00 has put them off. And I attended on Tues and I didn't realise it was £5.00 for kids as my lad didn't want to go. THE POINT IS...... Kids are the life of this club and until the club see that it will only go downhill. Then it's your fault for giving out incorrect information, nothing to do with the club whatsoever.
I really think you should be apologising to the club for what is your cock up
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Post by bing on Nov 29, 2018 13:00:43 GMT
... and perhaps adding the word "not" into the title of the thread!
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Post by jb on Nov 29, 2018 13:04:34 GMT
They weren't abusive to be fair. I was going to ask him "u ok Hun?" But you wouldn’t do it to his face. You’d mess yourself and run off to Connahs Quay. Acting like a cyber bully once again Manky.
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Post by Suomen Sininen on Nov 29, 2018 13:04:49 GMT
Everone who's commented on this bar one seems to be missing the point. If you'd bother to read my other thread about Goals you'd understand. I asked the manager to ask kids on a sat to try and get them in to the ground after playing football. I told her it's only £3.00 for kids to get in. She at least tried to get kids in which I'm certain it's more than any of you lot have done. By putting the price up to £5.00 has put them off. And I attended on Tues and I didn't realise it was £5.00 for kids as my lad didn't want to go. THE POINT IS...... Kids are the life of this club and until the club see that it will only go downhill. Then it's your fault for giving out incorrect information, nothing to do with the club whatsoever.
I really think you should be apologising to the club for what is your cock up
Not disagreeing that poster was wrong, but surely this highlights the need for the club to be communicating to local businesses more regularly, especially businesses so closely linked with our business? Hopefully this will change when we appoint a suitable candidate for the General Manager role. The OP is clearly passionate and wants to do the right thing, the incorrect information was only relevant for the tropy game, a bit unfortunate, but surely we should be fixing thevrelationship with Goals rather than cheap scoring against fellow supporters!
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Post by jb on Nov 29, 2018 13:06:30 GMT
Then it's your fault for giving out incorrect information, nothing to do with the club whatsoever.
I really think you should be apologising to the club for what is your cock up
Not disagreeing that poster was wrong, but surely this highlights the need for the club to be communicating to local businesses more regularly, especially businesses so closely linked with our business? Â Hopefully this will change when we appoint a suitable candidate for the General Manager role. Â The OP is clearly passionate and wants to do the right thing, the incorrect information was only relevant for the tropy game, a bit unfortunate, but surely we should be fixing thevrelationship with Goals rather than cheap scoring against fellow supporters! Absolutely spot on.
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Post by norwegianblue on Nov 29, 2018 13:09:53 GMT
Try the same approach in your local boozer. Offer a couple of quid less when you get a round in ! I’m sure we will all be interested in how you get on. Is it a community owned boozer? The ‘local’ boozer is usually a common meeting place within a community and attracts predominantly members of the said community. It is not unknown for members of the local community to be part of its staff. Community activities such as parties, functions, days out and fundraising events are sometimes arranged by the boozer. Usually the cost of drinks is less than what a city centre boozer would charge. However, the ‘local boozer’ must charge a minimum to remain financially fluid and operational. If every customer offered less than charged, it is highly possible that the ‘local’ could cease to exist and thereby a loss to the community. Some examples, The Lord Byron, Highfield, Lache Hotel. Three ‘local’ boozers that were a focal point of the respective communities. I think you understand the analogy. So maybe not owned by the community but definitely part of the community.
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Post by Suomen Sininen on Nov 29, 2018 13:28:43 GMT
Is it a community owned boozer? The ‘local’ boozer is usually a common meeting place within a community and attracts predominantly members of the said community. It is not unknown for members of the local community to be part of its staff. Community activities such as parties, functions, days out and fundraising events are sometimes arranged by the boozer. Usually the cost of drinks is less than what a city centre boozer would charge. However, the ‘local boozer’ must charge a minimum to remain financially fluid and operational. If every customer offered less than charged, it is highly possible that the ‘local’ could cease to exist and thereby a loss to the community. Some examples, The Lord Byron, Highfield, Lache Hotel. Three ‘local’ boozers that were a focal point of the respective communities. I think you understand the analogy. So maybe not owned by the community but definitely part of the community. Have you just described the Blues Bar........
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Post by 1967blue Chester Lads on Nov 29, 2018 14:15:15 GMT
Yeah but Frankie is proper fit though. Mega fit. It wasn't Frankie tho
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Post by Imperial on Nov 29, 2018 14:29:02 GMT
I can see all sides on this. I think the attitude of not letting in young lads who have come for the first time because it’s the rules is a tad harsh. I understand that we all have to pay our way but considering the situation the rules could have been bent on one occasion.
I had a situation early in the season where the club bent the rules slightly to accommodate my lad who’s 7. Should they not have done?
We need to be trying to encourage youngsters back as much as possible.
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Post by Deva Chanter on Nov 29, 2018 14:33:11 GMT
I can see all sides on this. I think the attitude of not letting in young lads who have come for the first time because it’s the rules is a tad harsh. I understand that we all have to pay our way but considering the situation the rules could have been bent on one occasion. I had a situation early in the season where the club bent the rules slightly to accommodate my lad who’s 7. Should they not have done? We need to be trying to encourage youngsters back as much as possible. Agreed, in particular because of the situation whereby the club had to agree to Southport's ticket prices. I don't really buy the "do it once and everyone will be doing it" - this was a one-off situation and if treated with discretion at the turnstile wouldn't have caused any issues.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2018 15:05:58 GMT
The club should print a poster off highlighting the coming months games and stick it up in Goals.
Maybe even do a book of £5 adult / £3 under 21 / £1 u18 vouchers (redeemable at ticket office) for them to give out to regular customers.
It is only across the road and is packed with football supporters day in day out.
Something that could easily be done now, rather than waiting for the new GM to be appointed?
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Nov 29, 2018 16:48:44 GMT
Great suggestion NWAS and easy to implement.
I had also sent the OP a PM earlier today to see how we on the Fan Engagement committee, and perhaps the Commercial committee, can orchestrate a partnership and asked him for the best contact for the manager he mentions in this thread. I await a response...
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Post by everhopeful on Nov 29, 2018 17:29:43 GMT
This seems an unfortunate misunderstanding where everyone tried to do the right thing. 1. The OP trying to encourage support via Goals 2. The manager at Goals trying to help. 3. The kids for considering and good job they didn't get in as it was so poor. 4. The club. Turnstile operators can not be encouraged to deviate from stipulated entry fees. The best solution might have been if the kids had gone to the office and explained Perhaps a poster in Goals with upcoming fixtures and admission prices would avoid any further problems. Perhaps on the local buses, like we used to do. The number of times people have suggested this, but the response is always a thunderous silence. Somebody at the club must think that buses are beneath us!
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Post by icomeinpeace on Nov 29, 2018 17:43:26 GMT
The prices of admission to cup games are agreed by the clubs. The figures can’t be fiddled as the gate receipts are shared and every admittance accounted for.
Not the clubs fault and don’t how it can be? Maybe Banksy can explain!
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Post by Al on Nov 29, 2018 17:47:32 GMT
This seems an unfortunate misunderstanding where everyone tried to do the right thing. 1. The OP trying to encourage support via Goals 2. The manager at Goals trying to help. 3. The kids for considering and good job they didn't get in as it was so poor. 4. The club. Turnstile operators can not be encouraged to deviate from stipulated entry fees. The best solution might have been if the kids had gone to the office and explained Perhaps a poster in Goals with upcoming fixtures and admission prices would avoid any further problems. Perhaps on the local buses, like we used to do. The number of times people have suggested this, but the response is always a thunderous silence. Somebody at the club must think that buses are beneath us! You have to pay to advertise on them you know
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Post by everhopeful on Nov 29, 2018 17:50:11 GMT
Perhaps on the local buses, like we used to do. The number of times people have suggested this, but the response is always a thunderous silence. Somebody at the club must think that buses are beneath us! You have to pay to advertise on them you know And they didn't when it was CCT?
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Post by thestanchion on Nov 29, 2018 17:56:41 GMT
This seems an unfortunate misunderstanding where everyone tried to do the right thing. 1. The OP trying to encourage support via Goals 2. The manager at Goals trying to help. 3. The kids for considering and good job they didn't get in as it was so poor. 4. The club. Turnstile operators can not be encouraged to deviate from stipulated entry fees. The best solution might have been if the kids had gone to the office and explained Perhaps a poster in Goals with upcoming fixtures and admission prices would avoid any further problems. Perhaps on the local buses, like we used to do. The number of times people have suggested this, but the response is always a thunderous silence. Somebody at the club must think that buses are beneath us!
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Post by thestanchion on Nov 29, 2018 17:57:07 GMT
Perhaps on the local buses, like we used to do. The number of times people have suggested this, but the response is always a thunderous silence. Somebody at the club must think that buses are beneath us!
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Post by thestanchion on Nov 29, 2018 18:06:33 GMT
Perhaps this has been explored and deemed too expensive. I am confident that when those posters appeared on the Corporation buses they would have been free. Since Thatcher's deregulation of public transport in the 80's it is all about money. Can't imagine current bus companies allowing this without charging for advertising space. Used to love seeing those notices on the Saltney Circular - next game xxxxx Rochdale. Halcyon days.
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Nov 29, 2018 18:16:55 GMT
Be a Blacon winner.
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Post by South Wirral Blue on Nov 29, 2018 18:32:17 GMT
We absolutely need to do more to get youngsters in. This probably isn't the best example of us doing something wrong mind you.
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Post by 1967blue Chester Lads on Nov 29, 2018 18:49:20 GMT
Great suggestion NWAS and easy to implement. I had also sent the OP a PM earlier today to see how we on the Fan Engagement committee, and perhaps the Commercial committee, can orchestrate a partnership and asked him for the best contact for the manager he mentions in this thread. I await a response... Just spoke to the assistant manager at Goals and she said Frankie will be in on saturday moring
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Post by 1967blue Chester Lads on Nov 29, 2018 18:50:13 GMT
Great suggestion NWAS and easy to implement. I had also sent the OP a PM earlier today to see how we on the Fan Engagement committee, and perhaps the Commercial committee, can orchestrate a partnership and asked him for the best contact for the manager he mentions in this thread. I await a response... Just spoke to the assistant manager at Goals and she said Frankie will be in on saturday moring Please phone her in the morning.
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Post by waggoner on Nov 29, 2018 19:24:11 GMT
If the person can only afford £9.00 then yes I would let them in. That's the ethos of a community club in my view. Try the same approach in your local boozer. Offer a couple of quid less when you get a round in ! I’m sure we will all be interested in how you get on. Very true. If i booked a 5 a side pitch which costs £40ph would Goals let me pay £25 if i said 'someone over at the football club said the price is £25'? The point is, the price was £5 not £3. Someone gave wrong info out (not the club) so why should the club drop the price because someone got it wrong? Also, If the turnstile operator let 3 people in for £3 when the price was £5 the takings would be £6 short. Perhaps goals would make up the difference?
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Post by agl on Nov 29, 2018 19:34:32 GMT
This. Unfortunate misunderstanding, nothing more. But does seem we should be building closer links with Goals, when you consider the foot fall there of people who are obvious potential customers. Hope this will be explored.
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Post by glanaber1 on Nov 29, 2018 20:28:29 GMT
Encourage kids to come by offering whatever so as to get them through the gates they are our future.
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