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Post by Firestick Frank on Jul 3, 2017 16:11:50 GMT
Similar to one or two other responses, really. I'm awaiting the WCCU accepting my application to purchase my season ticket through them to purchase my first season ticket in about four years. Quite simply, I found myself going to almost every home game since then anyway as I enjoy the usual routine and the company in A Block so it made sense to make it more "official" I suppose. Obviously on paper it is plain to see that our overall squad is better than last season's (although I'm not sure about the defence) but Jon McCarthy has an awful lot to do to convince me he is any good after that disgraceful second half of last season, coupled with his delusional press interviews which frankly took the piss out of the fanbase.
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Post by Lobster on Jul 3, 2017 16:22:26 GMT
I haven't, simply because I doubt I'll make more than half the home games, as has been the case for the last two seasons.
I think whether or not I've bought a season ticket has always been based on personal circumstances rather than how well I expect us to do. My expectations remain fairly low, I still think we have major limitations and a good start will be important, but I think everyone is more hopeful and excited about the new season than they were at the end of April, and the club and manager deserve credit for that.
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Post by rcb on Jul 3, 2017 20:39:13 GMT
Silly question, but it is you after all Richard. I know you love to defend McCarthy, but well done on this occasion for refraining. So, we play badly and Chester sack McCarthy will be a win for you? Nice one. Just look back to the drastic action required to get rid of Vaughan in 2010, but nonetheless it was a "win" in the longer term. Shame too little was done before it came to that. Yes, nice one! Ridiculous to give the contract extension to McCarthy in the first place, which prevented his removal after an appalling run of results and his insulting behaviour towards fans. Let's hope all turns out well in the longer term despite his continued presence. Just to confirm, yes I will treat the sacking of McCarthy as a win. |
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Post by dmcnally on Jul 3, 2017 21:12:56 GMT
So, we play badly and Chester sack McCarthy will be a win for you? Nice one. Just look back to the drastic action required to get rid of Vaughan in 2010, but nonetheless it was a "win" in the longer term. Shame too little was done before it came to that. Yes, nice one! Ridiculous to give the contract extension to McCarthy in the first place, which prevented his removal after an appalling run of results and his insulting behaviour towards fans. Let's hope all turns out well in the longer term despite his continued presence. Just to confirm, yes I will treat the sacking of McCarthy as a win. You've just compared McCarthy to Vaughan. Give your head a wobble. |
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Post by Lobster on Jul 3, 2017 21:25:57 GMT
So, we play badly and Chester sack McCarthy will be a win for you? Nice one. Just look back to the drastic action required to get rid of Vaughan in 2010, but nonetheless it was a "win" in the longer term. Shame too little was done before it came to that. Yes, nice one! Ridiculous to give the contract extension to McCarthy in the first place, which prevented his removal after an appalling run of results and his insulting behaviour towards fans. Let's hope all turns out well in the longer term despite his continued presence. Just to confirm, yes I will treat the sacking of McCarthy as a win. Not much logic there. Better to just hope he learns from his mistakes and succeeds. If he doesn't and we need to pay him off, then needs must, but it won't be any kind of victory. |
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Post by rcb on Jul 3, 2017 21:47:23 GMT
Just look back to the drastic action required to get rid of Vaughan in 2010, but nonetheless it was a "win" in the longer term. Shame too little was done before it came to that. Yes, nice one! Ridiculous to give the contract extension to McCarthy in the first place, which prevented his removal after an appalling run of results and his insulting behaviour towards fans. Let's hope all turns out well in the longer term despite his continued presence. Just to confirm, yes I will treat the sacking of McCarthy as a win. You've just compared McCarthy to Vaughan. Give your head a wobble. Sorry, I forgot we actually won something under Vaughan. |
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Post by rcb on Jul 3, 2017 22:40:44 GMT
Thanks for the great advice dmcnally. Just finished wobbling my head and it made me recall something from Business School. The Peter Principle, the educator Laurence Peter coined, explains that in a hierarchy, every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence. In the case of McCathy he was not originally appointed in a management position. Following two promotions please form your own opinions in regard to his current status.
As the thread is all about season ticket sales it's great to see that support for Chester FC remains buoyant with good sales to date. My faith for the club and the team remains strong for the longer term, and hopefully the recruitment of a new generation of followers.
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Post by Cestrian1987 on Jul 3, 2017 23:18:29 GMT
You've just compared McCarthy to Vaughan. Give your head a wobble. Sorry, I forgot we actually won something under Vaughan. Oh dear |
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Post by Firestick Frank on Jul 4, 2017 6:29:09 GMT
RCB, as you can tell from my post above I totally get where your starting point is coming from with regards McCarthy but what you've come out with since then is more than a little silly.
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Post by seals1974 on Jul 6, 2017 15:15:09 GMT
early bird offer has now ended
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Post by daz on Jul 6, 2017 15:41:43 GMT
My wifes just rang up and bought me a season ticket as an early birthday present, last had one in 05/06 season :-).
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Post by Hannibal on Jul 6, 2017 20:51:05 GMT
She wants you out of the house a Saturday afternoon. Keep an eye on her.  |
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Post by lachelane on Jul 6, 2017 21:48:05 GMT
She wants you out of the house a Saturday afternoon. Keep an eye on her. At least confiscate her charge card. |
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Post by rcb on Jul 7, 2017 22:40:24 GMT
Silly question, but it is you after all Richard. I know you love to defend McCarthy, but well done on this occasion for refraining. Call yourself a supporter, very few will I suspect. Just read your stupid comment. Are you prone to putting your mouth in gear before your brain! I call myself a supporter on the basis that I pay my money and watch the team. Perhaps you have a grand alternative definition of the word supporter. Arrogant pillock! |
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Post by boughtonbliue on Jul 8, 2017 7:21:07 GMT
Call yourself a supporter, very few will I suspect. Just read your stupid comment. Are you prone to putting your mouth in gear before your brain! I call myself a supporter on the basis that I pay my money and watch the team. Perhaps you have a grand alternative definition of the word supporter. Arrogant pillock! Have you risen to your level of incompetence yet or still to find it? |
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Post by whopper1 on Jul 8, 2017 10:30:44 GMT
I noticed Stockport had sold over 1600 season tickets a week ago, there early bird was £240,I suspect fc utd have sold more than us as there's is pay what you want with a minimum of £100
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Post by rcb on Jul 8, 2017 13:30:07 GMT
Just read your stupid comment. Are you prone to putting your mouth in gear before your brain! I call myself a supporter on the basis that I pay my money and watch the team. Perhaps you have a grand alternative definition of the word supporter. Arrogant pillock! Have you risen to your level of incompetence yet or still to find it? Not yet. How about you? By the way, looking at your username, would you like some help spelling blue? |
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Post by boughtonblue on Jul 8, 2017 16:18:10 GMT
Have you risen to your level of incompetence yet or still to find it? Not yet. How about you? By the way, looking at your username, would you like some help spelling blue? Lol, I guess I have found it being a fast learner😀. You keep plodding on though I'm sure your not far off. |
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Post by Hannibal on Jul 16, 2017 20:59:07 GMT
Anybody know when these will be ready for collection?
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Post by Rio Doherty on Jul 16, 2017 22:08:55 GMT
Anybody know when these will be ready for collection? When I was a season ticket holder a few years ago I collected mine on the first day of the season (against Braintree), so they will probably be available to pick up against Fylde. But you never know, they could be available to collect when we play Port Vale at home in 2 weeks time. It depends when the club are ready to give them out. |
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Post by sirfred on Jul 17, 2017 7:00:35 GMT
Haven't bought one for a number of years due to commitments with University trips with daughters but get to most games - I am on Re-Set mode last season has been wiped from my memory and we start again everyone gets my support and that includes Mccarthy why do some on here like to stir it up - from watching Chester for many years I can see a real balanced team this year with the crucial experience required in all departments - COYB
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Post by chesterken on Jul 17, 2017 7:27:57 GMT
Haven't bought one for a number of years due to commitments with University trips with daughters but get to most games - I am on Re-Set mode last season has been wiped from my memory and we start again everyone gets my support and that includes Mccarthy why do some on here like to stir it up - from watching Chester for many years I can see a real balanced team this year with the crucial experience required in all departments - COYB Well said Fred that's just what we need but I do sense we have a small band of people who will take great delight if we do fail. |
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Post by Cestrian1987 on Jul 17, 2017 7:33:03 GMT
Anybody know when these will be ready for collection? When I got mine they said Walsall or Port Vale. |
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Post by rcb on Jul 17, 2017 8:08:57 GMT
Haven't bought one for a number of years due to commitments with University trips with daughters but get to most games - I am on Re-Set mode last season has been wiped from my memory and we start again everyone gets my support and that includes Mccarthy why do some on here like to stir it up - from watching Chester for many years I can see a real balanced team this year with the crucial experience required in all departments - COYB Well said Fred that's just what we need but I do sense we have a small band of people who will take great delight if we do fail. As far as I know the club has not released any targets by which we can gauge success. Would you be kind enough to say what you consider a "fail" that you refer to here? |
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Post by superman on Jul 17, 2017 8:30:49 GMT
Apologies for butting in, I think the question what is failure or success is very interesting and there may be broad spectrum of view. For me failure would be relegation, success is continuous improvement both on and off the field. On the field I would see a points total of 60+ this season as successful with good cup runs as ever a bonus, hopefully both achieved with entertaining performances. Anything in between will be treading water which many may well feel is also failure. Jon McCarthy will almost certainly set a target for groups of games, he may be well advised to keep it within the bounds of the playing and coaching staff as it will only be used to beat him with if
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Post by Rio Doherty on Jul 17, 2017 17:18:15 GMT
When is the away travel prices and times list being released?
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Post by chesterken on Jul 17, 2017 17:35:00 GMT
Well said Fred that's just what we need but I do sense we have a small band of people who will take great delight if we do fail. As far as I know the club has not released any targets by which we can gauge success. Would you be kind enough to say what you consider a "fail" that you refer to here? Reading this forum and the low level of optimism from some for the coming season I think that if we lose a home game early in the season the I told you so posts are going to start, and even if we make a good start but have a bad spell ( every team has a bad run sometime during the season) the here we go again posts will come. I hope I am wrong . |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2017 18:03:52 GMT
Personally relegation is failure, anything else should be seen as successful.
It's how we do it that matters. Last season, although we survived, left a bitter taste in the mouths of most fans, a campaign that offered so much before Christmas to just fall apart and then those in charge to just accept it and make little digs at fans who were rightfully unhappy with the way we performed from January.
We've had a great pre season and many fans, myself included, have got behind the club (season ticket sales reflect that) and expect the club to have its best season in the division or at the very least go all out to do so. I have a feeling we'll have a very good first half, entertaining footy and decent results, we usually do. It's what happens after Christmas that matters imo
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Post by Pseudoscally on Jul 17, 2017 18:54:40 GMT
I have renewed my season ticket. I put in a good few shifts overtime over the last month to pay for it and as long as I see the players out there putting in a shift also, then I'm generally happy.
I'd like to know what the official line is from McCarthy regarding expectation and target for the season. A huge amount of this game is in the head and I really believe that if you give the players the confidence and set the bar high then this squad could achieve something this season.
I'd also be interested to know if there is any contingency plan if things go really bad early on in the campaign. Can we afford to change things or is it shit or bust.
Wish I could be in Bala tonight. Lovely evening for it but unfortunately I'm nights all week.
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Post by weststandblue on Jul 28, 2017 20:37:35 GMT
Does anyone know when the season tickets can be collected?
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