Travel club

Been a bit wound up this week with problems.
1. Getting a torrent of abuse because we left people behind prior to Mansfield game. The coaches left exactly on time and we have witnesses on that score.

2. Have been asked why we don't pick up/drop off at various places. Quite frankly that is up to the driver.
3. Many times people state that they want to travel with their mates. If it is more that one coach it may not be possible. Or make your own way to that coach pick up point.
4. Membership fees must be paid. Some try and dodge the issue.
5. When I text people reminding them about pick up times etc, some text back and state that they are not going now.
6. A small amount asking why kids can't go for half price on the Wembley coaches. Reason is that we are fully booked so it is the same
    for all. Under normal circumstances we would reduce.

Makes me wonder whether it is worthwhile putting up with the hassle.
Rant over

Lets get picked up and dropped off at our door, lets do a protest   

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Been a bit wound up this week with problems.
1. Getting a torrent of abuse because we left people behind prior to Mansfield game. The coaches left exactly on time and we have witnesses on that score.

2. Have been asked why we don't pick up/drop off at various places. Quite frankly that is up to the driver.
3. Many times people state that they want to travel with their mates. If it is more that one coach it may not be possible. Or make your own way to that coach pick up point.
4. Membership fees must be paid. Some try and dodge the issue.
5. When I text people reminding them about pick up times etc, some text back and state that they are not going now.
6. A small amount asking why kids can't go for half price on the Wembley coaches. Reason is that we are fully booked so it is the same
    for all. Under normal circumstances we would reduce.

Makes me wonder whether it is worthwhile putting up with the hassle.
Rant over

You do a great job terry I always enjoy travelling with the battlebus, it's common sense as well if you don't get there in time for when the coach leaves its their own fault they know the time you leave. And most coaches do 1 drop of point yours does at least 5 which is a lot better IMO plus its cheaper than a lot of other ways to get to games I do agree you get a lot of hassle for all the work you put into it. Chin up  

You do it because you love it Terry ,

Ignore the moaners and if they do not like it,

Tell them where to go.

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Been a bit wound up this week with problems.
1. Getting a torrent of abuse because we left people behind prior to Mansfield game. The coaches left exactly on time and we have witnesses on that score.

2. Have been asked why we don't pick up/drop off at various places. Quite frankly that is up to the driver.
3. Many times people state that they want to travel with their mates. If it is more that one coach it may not be possible. Or make your own way to that coach pick up point.
4. Membership fees must be paid. Some try and dodge the issue.
5. When I text people reminding them about pick up times etc, some text back and state that they are not going now.
6. A small amount asking why kids can't go for half price on the Wembley coaches. Reason is that we are fully booked so it is the same
    for all. Under normal circumstances we would reduce.

Makes me wonder whether it is worthwhile putting up with the hassle.
Rant over

Don't worry about it Terry,
I've never had any problem with your coach and anyone that says differently are deluded. Its not your fault if someone can't arrange to get themselves to a pick point at a set time. If their not happy with the pick up points, its one of them - why change the route for the benefit of just one person?
If people arn't happy with the prices (which are very fair in comparison to any alternative travel method) personally i'd tell them to ram it.
Your too soft when it comes to cancellations though! If its becoming a serious issue, ask for the cash up front? I know for a fact my group would be more than happy to pay it... (well, the'd be happy to send me on my bike with cash  )
At the end of the day, you run a service that is a credit to the club in the eyes of us Humberston lot and i assume 99% of the travel club feels the same and without it we'd be screwed! So if people don't like it - in the famous words of Mr Scott 'If they don't like it, dont facking come!'

You do a great job Terry. Keep it up. I miss being able to go to as many away as I use to. If they don't like it...

I love going by travelling supporter's club coaches (when I can afford to). We always have a good time away, win, draw or loss. And although I haven't been to many this season I will still renew my membership each season. You provide a service in which you don't have to do, but you do.

It's a ballache to organise without all the extra stress of cancellations etc. I could never do it, sack that.

Two words Terry...

F**k Them.

You do a good job mate!  There will always be someone willing to do it but why should you step down? We seem to be going through a bitchy period at the moment. Fans picking on other fans etc top left pontoon, Mansfield and now this. Whats the issue? Is because we are currently successful and the younger fans don't know what to do with it? It's pathetic and embarrassing.

I think Terry puts a thread on like this every so often,

SO

We all give him a pat on the back,


Only kidding mate, you can see on here 99% of your users are very pleased with what you do,

Keep up the good work, see you at Wembley.

It's not just the coach Terry (not that I've ever used it): try organising a meal out for 20 people or anyhting for a large group. You always get folks who let you down, complian or don't turn up. It is always the same ones that never organise anything themselves but expect others to do it for them. They even expect you to pay deposits on their behalf and woe betide you getting the price incorrect or something goes wrong: it's all your fault.

I stopped organising trips at work years ago because of the w@nkers.

Hope this helps you to see it is a thankless task you do: I for one thank you, even though I travel independently.

I very rarely travel on the travel club,but terry does a great thankless job/that doesn't get the credit he should,keep going tez,most people appreciacate the job you do.

Hats off to the folk who run it but, for my perspective, they missed a trick by only allowing 100 or so existing members to go with them to Wembley.
That's thousands of pounds that could've been funnelled back into the club or used to provide the hearty, loyal few a free trip or better service next season. Instead, that money has gone to private business like Coopers.

Other than that, can't knock 'em.