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Post by Johnnybling on May 8, 2017 18:42:45 GMT
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Post by Johnnybling on May 8, 2017 18:44:19 GMT
Doesnt sound great 50/1
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Post by whopper1 on May 8, 2017 18:56:15 GMT
Think there spot on with us and Solihull, both set to struggle with little money
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Post by dmcnally on May 8, 2017 20:01:44 GMT
Chuck a few quid on that and I'll get the cost of my season ticket back. Sorted. Suppose I'll be getting good value for money from it anyway though.
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Post by Rio Doherty on May 8, 2017 20:04:06 GMT
Keep the optimism, they're only odds at the end of the day. The season hasn't even finished yet and most clubs in our league haven't even started business yet. I wouldn't place a bet now.
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Post by border collie on May 9, 2017 8:42:27 GMT
We are all doomed !
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Post by Arrogant Blue on May 9, 2017 9:35:56 GMT
You can hardly disagree with the odds given the fact that we had such a disgraceful run of form and it hasn't been addressed at all. At any other club there would have been a change of personnel.
I'm just hoping that our club captain decides to move on and there is an injection of new personnel who are committed and have ability and a rigid formation is implemented that means we are difficult to beat.
Some big signings required in order to massively improve the squad and the chances of survival.
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Post by soulseal on May 9, 2017 12:10:26 GMT
We can seriously shorten these odds by all betting on Chester.
Wont alter our chances though.......
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Post by Lobster on May 9, 2017 12:24:36 GMT
Can't argue with the odds really. In fact it's pretty outlandish to suggest we'll win the Conference next year so they're probably too low if anything.
Doesn't necessarily mean we'll go down or even struggle, but even the most optimistic Chester fan going would be amazed if we were anywhere near the top next season I imagine.
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Post by billyw on May 9, 2017 16:23:52 GMT
Keep the optimism, they're only odds at the end of the day. The season hasn't even finished yet and most clubs in our league haven't even started business yet. I wouldn't place a bet now. With your record of forecasting our results, I hope for your sake you never set foot in a bookies when you are older.  |
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Post by Rio Doherty on May 9, 2017 16:26:04 GMT
Keep the optimism, they're only odds at the end of the day. The season hasn't even finished yet and most clubs in our league haven't even started business yet. I wouldn't place a bet now. With your record of forecasting our results, I hope for your sake you never set foot in a bookies when you are older. I have no intentions mate, betting is never for me. |
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Post by whopper1 on May 9, 2017 17:01:25 GMT
With your record of forecasting our results, I hope for your sake you never set foot in a bookies when you are older. I have no intentions mate, betting is never for me. you will make a fortune next season doing us to get beat every week rio 😂👍 |
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Post by lachelane on May 9, 2017 17:38:15 GMT
Leicester were 50-1 at least to win the premier league last season so never say never.
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Post by RCB on May 9, 2017 17:43:32 GMT
At the time of reforming, the targets were to get back to the Conference/National League within five years, and back into the League proper within another five. The opening season was a tremendous success, with the need to build a strengthening fan base and create a successful profit "pot". With the targets open to interpretation I.e. Five years for each ambition, or ten years for the league proper, there is at least the possibility that the coming season should be the big push for League status. Sadly we are nowhere near.
Money has carelessly poured out of the club for several years through the actions/ misadministration by people in elected posts, and by poor management either by bad signings or poor team performances under the managers' selection and guidance. The necessary sacking of Burr was no doubt costly, as would be the sacking of McCarthy, which may in some way explain why he is still here.
Large and significant numbers of people have already voted with their feet, and at a time when we, seemingly, are getting top heavy with expenditure on non playing staff. Could anyone tell me, season by season, the percentages of total income that has been invested in each of three ways - on the field, off the field, and profit.
It's great that many fans show blind faith in supporting the team regardless, but even they will have to accept that a continued decline in fans and revenue cannot be sustained at this level.
Are the board going to admit the original target has been radically reduced, or are they going to speculate to accumulate? I fear Christmas will be too late and things of significance should be happening between now and October.
Having supported the club since 1962 the temptation to walk away has been strong, but I am prepared to stay, until October, and hopefully beyond subject to shoots of recovery being evident.
Sadly, if "survival on 50 points Jon" restarts the new season with another appallingly poor outlook then I foresee an exodus away from the club.
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Post by TheTheremin on May 10, 2017 6:33:41 GMT
At the time of reforming, the targets were to get back to the Conference/National League within five years, and back into the League proper within another five. The opening season was a tremendous success, with the need to build a strengthening fan base and create a successful profit "pot". With the targets open to interpretation I.e. Five years for each ambition, or ten years for the league proper, there is at least the possibility that the coming season should be the big push for League status. Sadly we are nowhere near. Money has carelessly poured out of the club for several years through the actions/ misadministration by people in elected posts, and by poor management either by bad signings or poor team performances under the managers' selection and guidance. The necessary sacking of Burr was no doubt costly, as would be the sacking of McCarthy, which may in some way explain why he is still here. Large and significant numbers of people have already voted with their feet, and at a time when we, seemingly, are getting top heavy with expenditure on non playing staff. Could anyone tell me, season by season, the percentages of total income that has been invested in each of three ways - on the field, off the field, and profit. It's great that many fans show blind faith in supporting the team regardless, but even they will have to accept that a continued decline in fans and revenue cannot be sustained at this level. Are the board going to admit the original target has been radically reduced, or are they going to speculate to accumulate? I fear Christmas will be too late and things of significance should be happening between now and October. Having supported the club since 1962 the temptation to walk away has been strong, but I am prepared to stay, until October, and hopefully beyond subject to shoots of recovery being evident. Sadly, if "survival on 50 points Jon" restarts the new season with another appallingly poor outlook then I foresee an exodus away from the club. Get a grip. Crowds in the hundreds at Macc, sub-1000 crowds in 83/84. You'll have seen it all. Had all those people voted with their feet never to come back? |
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Post by rcb on May 10, 2017 6:55:36 GMT
The circumstance of the exile years is the equivalent of "home v away support", - so I don't don't see the relevance of your point. Sorry my opinion doesn't sit well with you. I enjoyed supporting the club at levels 6, 7, and 8, but I don't want to be there again. At my age this isn't on my bucket list, and I see no success in attracting new younger fans to replace my generation, let alone expand the fanbase.
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2017 7:12:06 GMT
30 years ago (according to twitter) we got beat 2-1 at home by Port Vale in front of just over 3000.
We were just below mid table in the old 3rd division playing against a really big, semi local team who always travelled well.
I'm not making excuses, but the gates have never been great unless we were winning. Doesn't mean we shouldn't be trying...
The biggest problem this club has is the unchecked spending of others in this League. Forest Green spent 65% of our whole playing budget on agents fees; York lost £300k last season etc etc. We cannot compete with this.
Saying that I'm not convinced JMc is the answer either.
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