[Albion] Fans' Forum - my notes

[South west gull]

Thank you for making notes. Most astonishing information to me was PB saying sharing scheme in place is costing club in region of £2m. ( Bozza. Have you got this figure right ) Have to ask if this is correct why on earth are they pursuing with it.

I don't believe him

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[jcdenton08]

Great work Bozza

 

[South west gull]

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Heineken are paying for it

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[chaileyjem]

I think the fanzone plans have come on a bit since those pix above as PB described there being a substantial part of it being under cover and multiple food/drink outlets and family facilities etc. I think that’s just the new permanent buildings (the toilets/screen)

 

[BNthree]

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Sounded like the club have better plans than this now as PB mentioned a covered area to shelter under.

*EDIT* and then I see your post just above this.

 

[Coldeanseagull]

I take it when the plans were drawn up, shirt sales were a bit slow?

 

[chaileyjem]

Heineken are paying for it

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Yes . Heineken announced they were a partner in their press release last week. But as ever - Tony will be paying for it.

 

[Beach Hut]

I take it when the plans were drawn up, shirt sales were a bit slow?

Don't be so stupid, it will be exclusive 1901 pre entry to 1901

 

[Weststander]

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Chris Ellison (DCI Burnside) in the pirate top under a jacket, looks like he’s going to deck the architect.

 

[timbha]

Chris Ellison (DCI Burnside) in the pirate top under a jacket, looks like he’s going to deck the architect.

Chris Kamara stalking the lady in shorts

 

[amexer]

I don't believe him

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So many were sharing a ticket last season for different reasons. This was at no cost and they are now upfront about it and paying which PB said brings in 200k. All games are all but sold out. With more empty seats could understand less income on food and drink but cannot understand loss of £2 which less face it is not far short of about 10% of match income.

 

[Swansman]

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Is the club planning to get rid of the fat & the bald or where are they?

 

[um bongo molongo]

I coverd that:

Name?: We drive down from near Heathrow, park in Mill Road 2.5 hours before kick-off. When Pyecombe is open that’s even better. I meet up with friends at the game. We often go abroad to Germany etc In these other countries, they make a lot better use of outdoor space eith bars, tents and toilets etc.

PB: Yes - Covid and losses got in the way a bit. But we do have plans to make a covered area behind the North Stand to allow people to have a beer and a burger with friends, maybe somewhere for kids to run around a bit as we know it’s not easy for families when you arrive early with kids. It will have toilets too. We want to do it properly, so we just need to find the money.​

This sounds really good, actually - PB stressed the club "want to do it properly". I might ask if there are any plans etc we can have a sneak peek at...

This would be GREAT. Exactly what is needed.

 

[The Fits]

Thanks for this Bozza. PB gets some stick but he’s a great guy IMHO.

 

[Justice]

The chance to as a PL CEO anything and what a load of stupid questions, did anyone go into the playing side? Can we expect any big money signings or is now the policy to sign prospects, how is the new loan system going to affect the club seeing as we now have a ton of players out on loan, what is GP going to do with the squad size next season when all the successful loans come back to the club..so many decent questions could of been asked. My feet get wet in the North

 

[Mellotron]

“ We have no evidence that people who come to a one off game with a mate become season ticket holders.” - very daft. How does any person start going to football who has never been before….?

Again, I can immediately think of SIX people who became STHs this way.

Also;

“Digital ticketing made sharing difficult”. Get rid of digital ticketing then. Practically no other club does things the same way, so it’s certainly not something we needed to do.

Rant over. Thanks for the transcript [MENTION=6886]Bozza[/MENTION].

 

[Questions]

We’re due 40% of the Spurs game revenue but not taking the extra tickets could have cost us 45/50 k by my calculations… Not sure on that one. … Disappointed there but all in all he is doing well is PB

 

[Bozza]

We’re due 40% of the Spurs game revenue but not taking the extra tickets could have cost us 45/50 k by my calculations… Not sure on that one. … Disappointed there but all in all he is doing well is PB

My notes on that question are sparse as the conversation moved very quickly and I'm not a fast typist.

I did record the audio however, precisely so I could review and flesh out where needed, so I might re-visit that bit. The response was very detailed and covered the difficult spot the club was in on this game, but a key point, I think, was that there is no precedent for Albion taking c9k fans to a game of this kind.

 

[Bozza]

I don't believe him

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So many were sharing a ticket last season for different reasons. This was at no cost and they are now upfront about it and paying which PB said brings in 200k. All games are all but sold out. With more empty seats could understand less income on food and drink but cannot understand loss of £2 which less face it is not far short of about 10% of match income.

I've had quite a detailed note from the club on this, which I've asked if I can share. If I get the nod, I'll post it in due course.

 

[portlock seagull]

Good PR by the club, all sounds very positive and some exciting developments in the pipeline. It should also be clear to those fans with ‘major’ gripes who haven’t yet worked out it’s “Village Way, or the A27” by now, will forever be destined to disappointment. So can we please stop asking same old same old questions previously answered by PB and co….

….although I noticed the Club has yet to provide a satisfactory answer to “whatever happened to the cup final money?”