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Post by avfo on Aug 5, 2020 13:49:33 GMT
From CFC OWS -
The board of City Fans United wishes to update Chester FC fans on the club’s preparations for the return of football and a number of important initiatives.
August is normally the time when we would be starting a new season, however the latest information from the National League and The FA indicates the 2020/21 campaign will begin in October. Across the club there is a huge amount of work being undertaken at present to ensure we are ready for that date.
These are uniquely challenging times for football clubs and as a board we are committed to updating supporters on our progress and will issue a further update covering matchday operations and other matters later this week.
Boost The Budget
On behalf of the board, a huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to Boost the Budget.
When we set out on this venture, we put three targets in place: £50,000; £75,000; and £100,000. As you will have seen, we have received donations and pledges totalling £116,000, which is a truly unbelievable achievement in what is our first attempt at a scheme of this nature.
All monies raised will go towards the playing budget and we really cannot overstate the positive difference your support has made.
In It Together
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that took part in our crowdfunding mission, which was geared towards enabling the club to participate in the end of season play offs. Any surplus raised from this will be added to the Boost the Budget campaign, to further strengthen the 2020/21 playing budget.
2020/21 Season Tickets and Matchday Admission
We appreciate many of you will be eager to renew or purchase season tickets to secure your seat, however the club faces several key challenges in this area.
At present we do not have clear guidance on how many fans will be allowed to attend, what percentage of our capacity will be available for home fixtures and how many season tickets we will be able to sell. As you will appreciate, this makes planning extremely difficult and it is important we receive clarity on these issues soon in order for us to prepare for the coming season.
With reduced crowds likely and given the increased costs the club will face due to Covid-19, we anticipate a slight increase in season ticket and matchday admission prices, however the board will keep to these to an absolute minimum in line with our commitment to providing affordable football while enabling us to deal with the challenges of the pandemic.
As soon as we have received confirmation of how the 2020/21 campaign will be structured and the number of home games we will play, the club will share prices and arrangements with supporters.
Online Ticketing
One of the requirements of Covid-19 is that our club will have to introduced a new online ticketing platform for season tickets and matchday tickets. This is a major change for the club and a significant logistical exercise so your support and understanding as we migrate to the new system will be greatly appreciated. This is a big step forward for our club and in this ever changing environment will enable supporters to renew or purchase season tickets online and, assuming crowd restrictions allow, fans to buy matchday tickets and car park passes online. We will release further details in due course but it is important you as supporters are given as much notice as possible about what will be a new approach to ticketing for everyone.
Commercial
The club will shortly release its commercial brochure for the new season, however we encourage all those interested in sponsorship packages for next season to contact paul.bodman@chesterfc.com to discuss the range of opportunities available.
Pre-Season Friendlies
The current information from the FA and the National League is that the new season will commence on Saturday 3rd October with an FA Cup Second Round Qualifying match. The club has provisionally agreed a number of pre-season fixtures as part of the team’s preparation, however it is almost certain these matches will be played behind closed doors and we anticipate most, if not all, will take place away from the Deva Stadium.
Season 2019/20
Finally we would like as a board to place on record our gratitude for the efforts of everyone – management, players, staff, volunteers and supporters – connected with the football club during the 2019/20 season.
Although we did not get the result we wanted in the play-off match at Altrincham, the huge amount of work involved to ensure we were able to take part in the play-offs was testament to our fans, players and management. It was a reminder of what makes this such a special club and we believe that experience will stand us in good stead as a football club and allow us to look forward to a successful campaign in 2020/21.
Your support is more important than ever.
The Board of Directors
City Fans United
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Post by weareblues on Aug 5, 2020 15:25:46 GMT
From CFC OWS - The board of City Fans United wishes to update Chester FC fans on the club’s preparations for the return of football and a number of important initiatives. August is normally the time when we would be starting a new season, however the latest information from the National League and The FA indicates the 2020/21 campaign will begin in October. Across the club there is a huge amount of work being undertaken at present to ensure we are ready for that date. These are uniquely challenging times for football clubs and as a board we are committed to updating supporters on our progress and will issue a further update covering matchday operations and other matters later this week. Boost The BudgetOn behalf of the board, a huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to Boost the Budget. When we set out on this venture, we put three targets in place: £50,000; £75,000; and £100,000. As you will have seen, we have received donations and pledges totalling £116,000, which is a truly unbelievable achievement in what is our first attempt at a scheme of this nature. All monies raised will go towards the playing budget and we really cannot overstate the positive difference your support has made. In It TogetherWe would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that took part in our crowdfunding mission, which was geared towards enabling the club to participate in the end of season play offs. Any surplus raised from this will be added to the Boost the Budget campaign, to further strengthen the 2020/21 playing budget. 2020/21 Season Tickets and Matchday AdmissionWe appreciate many of you will be eager to renew or purchase season tickets to secure your seat, however the club faces several key challenges in this area. At present we do not have clear guidance on how many fans will be allowed to attend, what percentage of our capacity will be available for home fixtures and how many season tickets we will be able to sell. As you will appreciate, this makes planning extremely difficult and it is important we receive clarity on these issues soon in order for us to prepare for the coming season. With reduced crowds likely and given the increased costs the club will face due to Covid-19, we anticipate a slight increase in season ticket and matchday admission prices, however the board will keep to these to an absolute minimum in line with our commitment to providing affordable football while enabling us to deal with the challenges of the pandemic. As soon as we have received confirmation of how the 2020/21 campaign will be structured and the number of home games we will play, the club will share prices and arrangements with supporters. Online TicketingOne of the requirements of Covid-19 is that our club will have to introduced a new online ticketing platform for season tickets and matchday tickets. This is a major change for the club and a significant logistical exercise so your support and understanding as we migrate to the new system will be greatly appreciated. This is a big step forward for our club and in this ever changing environment will enable supporters to renew or purchase season tickets online and, assuming crowd restrictions allow, fans to buy matchday tickets and car park passes online. We will release further details in due course but it is important you as supporters are given as much notice as possible about what will be a new approach to ticketing for everyone. CommercialThe club will shortly release its commercial brochure for the new season, however we encourage all those interested in sponsorship packages for next season to contact paul.bodman@chesterfc.com to discuss the range of opportunities available. Pre-Season FriendliesThe current information from the FA and the National League is that the new season will commence on Saturday 3rd October with an FA Cup Second Round Qualifying match. The club has provisionally agreed a number of pre-season fixtures as part of the team’s preparation, however it is almost certain these matches will be played behind closed doors and we anticipate most, if not all, will take place away from the Deva Stadium. Season 2019/20Finally we would like as a board to place on record our gratitude for the efforts of everyone – management, players, staff, volunteers and supporters – connected with the football club during the 2019/20 season. Although we did not get the result we wanted in the play-off match at Altrincham, the huge amount of work involved to ensure we were able to take part in the play-offs was testament to our fans, players and management. It was a reminder of what makes this such a special club and we believe that experience will stand us in good stead as a football club and allow us to look forward to a successful campaign in 2020/21. Your support is more important than ever. The Board of Directors City Fans United Surely it be best off trialing letting fans back in the ground for the friendlies ? Glad we're bringing back online tickets though bout time we started going more advanced
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Post by happyclapper52 on Aug 5, 2020 15:31:34 GMT
From CFC OWS - The board of City Fans United wishes to update Chester FC fans on the club’s preparations for the return of football and a number of important initiatives. August is normally the time when we would be starting a new season, however the latest information from the National League and The FA indicates the 2020/21 campaign will begin in October. Across the club there is a huge amount of work being undertaken at present to ensure we are ready for that date. These are uniquely challenging times for football clubs and as a board we are committed to updating supporters on our progress and will issue a further update covering matchday operations and other matters later this week. Boost The BudgetOn behalf of the board, a huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to Boost the Budget. When we set out on this venture, we put three targets in place: £50,000; £75,000; and £100,000. As you will have seen, we have received donations and pledges totalling £116,000, which is a truly unbelievable achievement in what is our first attempt at a scheme of this nature. All monies raised will go towards the playing budget and we really cannot overstate the positive difference your support has made. In It TogetherWe would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that took part in our crowdfunding mission, which was geared towards enabling the club to participate in the end of season play offs. Any surplus raised from this will be added to the Boost the Budget campaign, to further strengthen the 2020/21 playing budget. 2020/21 Season Tickets and Matchday AdmissionWe appreciate many of you will be eager to renew or purchase season tickets to secure your seat, however the club faces several key challenges in this area. At present we do not have clear guidance on how many fans will be allowed to attend, what percentage of our capacity will be available for home fixtures and how many season tickets we will be able to sell. As you will appreciate, this makes planning extremely difficult and it is important we receive clarity on these issues soon in order for us to prepare for the coming season. With reduced crowds likely and given the increased costs the club will face due to Covid-19, we anticipate a slight increase in season ticket and matchday admission prices, however the board will keep to these to an absolute minimum in line with our commitment to providing affordable football while enabling us to deal with the challenges of the pandemic. As soon as we have received confirmation of how the 2020/21 campaign will be structured and the number of home games we will play, the club will share prices and arrangements with supporters. Online TicketingOne of the requirements of Covid-19 is that our club will have to introduced a new online ticketing platform for season tickets and matchday tickets. This is a major change for the club and a significant logistical exercise so your support and understanding as we migrate to the new system will be greatly appreciated. This is a big step forward for our club and in this ever changing environment will enable supporters to renew or purchase season tickets online and, assuming crowd restrictions allow, fans to buy matchday tickets and car park passes online. We will release further details in due course but it is important you as supporters are given as much notice as possible about what will be a new approach to ticketing for everyone. CommercialThe club will shortly release its commercial brochure for the new season, however we encourage all those interested in sponsorship packages for next season to contact paul.bodman@chesterfc.com to discuss the range of opportunities available. Pre-Season FriendliesThe current information from the FA and the National League is that the new season will commence on Saturday 3rd October with an FA Cup Second Round Qualifying match. The club has provisionally agreed a number of pre-season fixtures as part of the team’s preparation, however it is almost certain these matches will be played behind closed doors and we anticipate most, if not all, will take place away from the Deva Stadium. Season 2019/20Finally we would like as a board to place on record our gratitude for the efforts of everyone – management, players, staff, volunteers and supporters – connected with the football club during the 2019/20 season. Although we did not get the result we wanted in the play-off match at Altrincham, the huge amount of work involved to ensure we were able to take part in the play-offs was testament to our fans, players and management. It was a reminder of what makes this such a special club and we believe that experience will stand us in good stead as a football club and allow us to look forward to a successful campaign in 2020/21. Your support is more important than ever. The Board of Directors City Fans United Surely it be best off trialing letting fans back in the ground for the friendlies ? Glad we're bringing back online tickets though bout time we started going more advanced Do you live on planet Mars ? Club are not allowed to let fans in? Jesus !
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Aug 5, 2020 15:34:48 GMT
Surely it be best off trialing letting fans back in the ground for the friendlies ? Glad we're bringing back online tickets though bout time we started going more advanced Do you live on planet Mars ? Club are not allowed to let fans in? Jesus ! 😂 madness isn’t it.
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Post by weareblues on Aug 5, 2020 15:37:25 GMT
Surely it be best off trialing letting fans back in the ground for the friendlies ? Glad we're bringing back online tickets though bout time we started going more advanced Do you live on planet Mars ? Club are not allowed to let fans in? Jesus ! Some clubs are allowing fans into ground for pre season games.
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Aug 5, 2020 15:44:18 GMT
Do you live on planet Mars ? Club are not allowed to let fans in? Jesus ! Some clubs are allowing fans into ground for pre season games. The FA have clarified the situation due to some clubs advertising admission opening for forthcoming friendlies when they’re not supposed to.
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Post by weareblues on Aug 5, 2020 15:49:19 GMT
Some clubs are allowing fans into ground for pre season games. The FA have clarified the situation due to some clubs advertising admission opening for forthcoming friendlies when they’re not supposed to. Fair enough not seen that. Have noticed Blacon youth have said fans can attend our game against them however which is interesting
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Aug 5, 2020 15:52:12 GMT
The FA have clarified the situation due to some clubs advertising admission opening for forthcoming friendlies when they’re not supposed to. Fair enough not seen that. Have noticed Blacon youth have said fans can attend our game against them however which is interesting The level they play at dictates that they can - probsbly because the FA expect at that level of football it’s about 30 people!
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Post by waggoner on Aug 5, 2020 15:56:28 GMT
Fair enough not seen that. Have noticed Blacon youth have said fans can attend our game against them however which is interesting The level they play at dictates that they can - probsbly because the FA expect at that level of football it’s about 30 people! And Cairns Cresent is a public park
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Post by Wortleyblue on Aug 5, 2020 16:02:06 GMT
The level they play at dictates that they can - probsbly because the FA expect at that level of football it’s about 30 people! And Cairns Cresent is a public park And its an Academy fixture
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Post by weareblues on Aug 5, 2020 16:03:36 GMT
Fair enough not seen that. Have noticed Blacon youth have said fans can attend our game against them however which is interesting The level they play at dictates that they can - probsbly because the FA expect at that level of football it’s about 30 people! Will be way more then 30 people there. Would've thought you being Mr Political and Social distancing expert that you'd be ripping your hair out over this
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Aug 5, 2020 16:24:43 GMT
The level they play at dictates that they can - probsbly because the FA expect at that level of football it’s about 30 people! Will be way more then 30 people there. Would've thought you being Mr Political and Social distancing expert that you'd be ripping your hair out over this I won’t be going to the game as I am shielding, so doesn’t affect me.
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Aug 5, 2020 17:07:47 GMT
Just noticed on Twitter that we have cancelled the Trafford friendly as the season has been pushed back to (currently, as it stands) the first week of October. Suspect the Blacon YC game may also be cancelled or moved as it’s currently six weeks before the season starts.
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Post by weareblues on Aug 5, 2020 17:44:35 GMT
Will be way more then 30 people there. Would've thought you being Mr Political and Social distancing expert that you'd be ripping your hair out over this I won’t be going to the game as I am shielding, so doesn’t affect me. You’ll probably be shielding until 2023 knowing how dramatic you’re
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Aug 5, 2020 17:55:36 GMT
I won’t be going to the game as I am shielding, so doesn’t affect me. You’ll probably be shielding until 2023 knowing how dramatic you’re No, end of August according to my latest letter from the CMO. Thanks for your concern, however.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2020 11:04:58 GMT
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Post by weareblues on Aug 11, 2020 11:20:23 GMT
D&A Gone unreal news hopefully we can get someone in who actually sells something edible now and don’t rip us off
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Post by billyw on Aug 11, 2020 15:00:14 GMT
D&A Gone unreal news hopefully we can get someone in who actually sells something edible now and don’t rip us off It doesn’t mean they won’t re-submit a tender and be accepted again for next season.
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Post by superman on Aug 11, 2020 15:10:22 GMT
It might be difficult to get anyone to tender, how do you put a meaningful tender document together with all the current uncertainties?
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Post by bluegazza on Aug 12, 2020 10:36:21 GMT
Regarding the digital programmes. A lot of supporters collect the printed programmes, could there be a number of programme bundles be produced as per the recent offering with a slight premium.
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Aug 12, 2020 11:11:03 GMT
Regarding the digital programmes. A lot of supporters collect the printed programmes, could there be a number of programme bundles be produced as per the recent offering with a slight premium. The reason behind it is not to reduce costs but to reduce physical contact with other people and the handling of change so I doubt it.
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Post by weareblues on Aug 12, 2020 14:35:49 GMT
D&A Gone unreal news hopefully we can get someone in who actually sells something edible now and don’t rip us off It doesn’t mean they won’t re-submit a tender and be accepted again for next season. Hope they don't get accepted worst food in whole non league
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Post by prodigal on Aug 12, 2020 21:56:30 GMT
Regarding the digital programmes. A lot of supporters collect the printed programmes, could there be a number of programme bundles be produced as per the recent offering with a slight premium. The reason behind it is not to reduce costs but to reduce physical contact with other people and the handling of change so I doubt it. Understand the rationale behind it, but wouldn't that then also make the club shop, the kiosks, and any other fund raising activities unworkable for the same reason? A small number could still be printed for each game and sold online or as bundles when times are safer?
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Post by Lobster on Aug 13, 2020 10:19:45 GMT
To be honest I think the printed programme is on borrowed time anyway. A lot of EFL clubs complain they lose money on them. Something I can see not surviving after the pandemic.
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Post by Neil Hunt Nonsense Potter on Aug 13, 2020 14:00:00 GMT
Maybe a monthly printed "magazine" style programme on subscription would wash its face? Covering the past months games and the forthcoming fixtures, combined with a few articles etc.
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Post by Imperial on Aug 13, 2020 17:32:48 GMT
To be honest I think the printed programme is on borrowed time anyway. A lot of EFL clubs complain they lose money on them. Something I can see not surviving after the pandemic. Isn't it a stipulation of league membership or something that you have to print a programme? Sure I heard that somewhere once. Otherwise I think a lot would bin them & do it digitally.
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Post by cfc1885 on Aug 13, 2020 20:22:00 GMT
The reason behind it is not to reduce costs but to reduce physical contact with other people and the handling of change so I doubt it. Understand the rationale behind it, but wouldn't that then also make the club shop, the kiosks, and any other fund raising activities unworkable for the same reason? A small number could still be printed for each game and sold online or as bundles when times are safer? Simple sell them at Kiosk and Club shop with card payment only
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Post by Lobster on Aug 13, 2020 23:24:32 GMT
To be honest I think the printed programme is on borrowed time anyway. A lot of EFL clubs complain they lose money on them. Something I can see not surviving after the pandemic. Isn't it a stipulation of league membership or something that you have to print a programme? Sure I heard that somewhere once. Otherwise I think a lot would bin them & do it digitally. EFL clubs voted for it to no longer be compulsory to print a programme in 2018. Don't know about our league though. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44396446
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Post by Harry Lime on Aug 14, 2020 12:04:35 GMT
Fairly sure we've been losing money on the programmes for years now. This came up at a CFU meeting a couple of years ago.
Good time to adapt.
Might be mileage in a digital version though. Retains the advertising opportunity, while cutting costs. Unknown how many we'd sell, though.
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Post by Imperial on Aug 14, 2020 20:14:58 GMT
If we can move to digital only it'd definitely make sense financially I'd expect. Might annoy collectors though.
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