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Post by chesterken on Jul 31, 2020 13:55:20 GMT
Very worrying development. I suspect we'll have no choice but to ask our fans to pay for a season ticket that may consist of access to a live stream. Hopefully the club can get hold of the right quality camera equipment at a fair price. More than happy to do that , gives us a chance to stay compete.
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Post by avfo on Jul 31, 2020 16:41:48 GMT
Given the capacity of our stadium, with careful planning, we should be able to fit 1750 people in in a socially distant way shouldn't we? The talk seems to be of 30% capacity which for us would be 1,560. This is based on a maximum capacity of 5,200 - a number I have in my head from somewhere based on SAG recommendations in previous years. My understanding is that the 30% figure being bandied about is no more than an educated guess. A grounds capacity will be determined by its layout and ability to conform with the guidelines that were set out in the document published by the Sports Grounds Safety Authority - when they are eventually approved, as test events have now been postponed. Local SAG committees will then set attendance limits. Telford, who despite the NL stating that the season couldn't start without fans, coupled with the government saying that would probably be October at the earliest, began their pre season training on July 4th. They have now cancelled all their friendly matches due to be played in August. York cannot move into their new 8,000 capacity community stadium until they are granted a safety certificate. In order to obtain a certificate they need to hold test events, which currently cannot take place due to Covid 19 restrictions.
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Post by Churton Blue on Jul 31, 2020 16:44:47 GMT
The postponement of the crowd pilots must throw the season start on October 3rd in to doubt. Can not see any way most clubs outside of the Premiership can plan for the future. Football without crowds is a financial non starter for non League clubs imo and very problematic for EFL clubs. Streaming could be a great supplement to reduced capacity matches but I do not think it would be viable in itself unless there is a dramatic fall in player wages.
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Post by Rio Doherty on Aug 3, 2020 11:42:51 GMT
Not looking good for Dover Athletic. The 14 contracted players they have for next season are now available for free transfer, and if further investment isn’t found by the end of August, the club may be forced to cease trading.
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Post by avfo on Aug 8, 2020 19:02:46 GMT
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Post by delamereal on Aug 8, 2020 19:32:19 GMT
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Aug 8, 2020 19:46:47 GMT
Well no. Last seasons average attendance was 4,058 - third highest in the division; they only got less than this proposed 2,600 on two occasions - against Ayr United and St Mirren Reserves, both in the Scottish Challenge Cup. Interesting to read the National League advise all clubs AGAINST selling season tickets. What do we make of that?
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Post by superman on Aug 8, 2020 20:01:59 GMT
Think their idea of selling tickets in blocks of matches gives much greater flexibility should the season become curtailed or crowd allowances either more or less limited. Problem arises with budgeting however.
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Post by waggoner on Aug 9, 2020 20:16:08 GMT
The deluded ones think they have a first team budget of around £1m (out of an estimated club budget of £1.4m). Their first 10 home matches are only going to get around 2,600 per match so i really think they are struggle to make ends meet. Other income will also be down. Matchday income, sponsors not wanting to pay as much ect. Already the 'dreamers' are putting pressure on....it's our year!!! UTTER DREAMERS
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Post by yossergolf on Aug 9, 2020 20:29:30 GMT
Let’s be totally honest with ourselves and our expectations - the next couple of years is all about financial survival. This virus ain’t going anywhere soon. Whatever the highs are in the next couple of years should be treated as a bonus, it’s all about man as managing expectation. We do not have the financial capability to take risks, some will but they will pay in the end
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Post by avfo on Aug 12, 2020 16:30:34 GMT
Downbeat update from Dover's owner - “Given what’s happening in the world now, the signs are that the league may start late October rather than early October. “Will the club still be here? Well, I’m going to do everything I can do to make sure it is but I need help as I can’t do it on my own.” www.doverathletic.com/news/chairmans-tv-interview/
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Post by avfo on Aug 12, 2020 18:32:52 GMT
From Darlington FC OWS -
Quakers ask the league for permission to play at the Arena on safety grounds
Only 650 capacity under Covid at Blackwell Meadows -- average last season 1485.
Darlington FC have formally asked the National League for permission to temporarily play home games at the Darlington Arena.
The club made the request after calculating that under the Covid regulations, our current home of Blackwell Meadows will have its capacity reduced to 550 places – around 17 per cent of its capacity. Our average gate last season of 1485, which includes 650 season ticket holders, is almost three times that figure.
We have therefore approached the league and asked them on the grounds of safety, for permission to play our home games temporarily at the Darlington Arena, whose 25,000 capacity would be more than sufficient, taking the requirements of social distancing into account.
Chief executive officer David Johnston said; “We want to cater for everybody who wants to see Darlington FC play at home.
“Given the current regulations, it will be impossible for 1500 people to safely enter Blackwell Meadows, indeed we would expect higher crowds than 1500 given that we haven’t played since March.
“We would much prefer that everyone who wants to see us play, can do so in a safe and controlled manner, rather than the very big headache of having to tell nearly a thousand people that they can’t come to a game.
“We would also be able to safely allow away fans into the Arena, whereas they wouldn’t be allowed to go to Blackwell Meadows.”
Quakers played at the Arena between 2003 and 2012, when the decision was made as a fan-owned club to consolidate at Bishop Auckland.
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