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That fans forum was the turning point for many. The word smug has been used by several people in relation to that night. To think they accused the fans of bullying tactics over the cup that shall not be named.
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If Fenty did say what is rumoured on here about OP then he needs to leave. What a rude nieve outrages thing to say. OP boosted out attendances home and away, it Brought the fans together and most importantly for me it Brought a promotion AND many happy memories for myself and I'm sure 100's of other FANS.
OP didn't just raise the £110k it probably boosted attendances by an average of 1k a home game too which would equate to an extra £350k or so over that season. It was not only offensive to say OP didn't change anything but also a very one-eyed view and short sighted to say its impact cash wise was only £110k. That one campaign led by the Trust directly or indirectly attracted more extra "investment" into the club than the board have done for years. What has been said about it is shameful and from people who have never had to encounter garnering support from the paying public in their whole business careers. Accountants and solicitors exist on needs of the public and are generally business to business and the fish processing industry is business to business too. I don't know what gives them the right to feel that they are best placed to operate what is essentially a retail business to the public based upon entertainment.. |
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OP didn't just raise the £110k it probably boosted attendances by an average of 1k a home game too which would equate to an extra £350k or so over that season. It was not only offensive to say OP didn't change anything but also a very one-eyed view and short sighted to say it's impact cash wise was only £110k. That one campaign led by the Trust directly or indirectly attracted more extra "investment" into the club than the board have done for years. What has been said about it is shameful and from people who have never had to encounter garnering support from the paying public in their whole business careers. Accountants and solicitors exist on needs of the public and are generally business to business and the fish processing industry is business to business too. I don't know what gives them the right to feel that they are best placed to operate what is essentially a retail business to the public based upon entertainment..
Couple the above with a distinct lack of football knowledge and there should be no surprise in where we are today.. |
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The OP brought everybody together, suddenly we all felt part of the club, our club. Plus away days were themed again we felt we were adding something, now that many people feel that the club because of various scenarios don't really understand or care about the fans.
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OP didn't just raise the £110k it probably boosted attendances by an average of 1k a home game too which would equate to an extra £350k or so over that season. It was not only offensive to say OP didn't change anything but also a very one-eyed view and short sighted to say its impact cash wise was only £110k. That one campaign led by the Trust directly or indirectly attracted more extra "investment" into the club than the board have done for years. What has been said about it is shameful and from people who have never had to encounter garnering support from the paying public in their whole business careers. Accountants and solicitors exist on needs of the public and are generally business to business and the fish processing industry is business to business too. I don't know what gives them the right to feel that they are best placed to operate what is essentially a retail business to the public based upon entertainment..
Not far off. Matchday receipts went up by about £200k. Retail/merchandise went up by £125k. Interestingly the cash position also improved a lot too. Wonder if that was helped by £110k extra being poured into the coffers? |
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The OP brought everybody together, suddenly we all felt part of the club, our club. Plus away days were themed again we felt we were adding something, now that many people feel that the club because of various scenarios don't really understand or care about the fans.
Pretty sure the theme days were the season before. Kicked off with the Barnet Blow-up Invasion, then Wigs at Woking. |
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The fans felt the Club was back in their hands and they had a team to be proud of.
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To think they accused the fans of bullying tactics over the cup that shall not be named.
You see there are upsides to relegation - we won't be in that dodgy cup if we go down, no need for anymore bullying  |
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You see there are upsides to relegation - we won't be in that dodgy cup if we go down, no need for anymore bullying
True enough, plus we might actually win a game in the F.A.Trophy. |
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The fans felt the Club was back in their hands and they had a team to be proud of.
Fully agree then the rug is whipped from under our feet, What other board would try and alienate the fans like ours, |
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