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Viking Chat => Viking Chat => Topic started by: Filo on April 09, 2012, 05:32:58 pm
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I`ll start it off, I`ve heard the foreign legion have walked out after Ikeme got a bollocking in training for the 2nd Leicester goal
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I heard they were all sent packing too. I also heard something about Tommy buggering off to Baaahnsleh, SM (I think it was him) hinted at something like this a few weeks back so that might not be that wrong. (sorry if the second part should be in the rumours bit)
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Iv'e heard certain troops of the 'foreign legion' were on a clubbing night out last night and come the end of the evening asked if there was any chance of a 'lock-in'.
The proprietor ( a Rovers fan) duly obliged and then threw away the key ... and they're still there ! ;)
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I heard the lino on the west stand side had a good game for once today.
Nah, that's just too ridiculous to believe.
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Well Saunders says they're all injured, hmmm I don't buy into that if I'm honest. Big co-incidence if you ask me how it's all the newer players.
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They can all royally do one! And take Deano and Willie whilst they're at it.
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Well Saunders says they're all injured, hmmm I don't buy into that if I'm honest. Big co-incidence if you ask me how it's all the newer players.
He just will not criticise any of McKay's men, why didn't he say they were all horse-shit against Leiecester and be a man about it!
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McKay was surprisingly absent from todays game too... Robert seemed like he didn't even want to be at his post match presentation either.
Tbf though i liked Robert today, leightweight but a good footballer.
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Mckay was at the game wasn't he?
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mckay was in the box about two rows behind me. he looked more miserable than usual but he was deffinitely there.
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I'm 100% sure he wasn't in the restaurant part today... Tbh though JR's car was parked outside the ground and i never saw him either...
They are all low profile. Distancing themselves from the club. I wonder why...
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he disappeared into the restraunt after burnley 2nd went in
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I'm 100% sure he wasn't in the restaurant part today... Tbh though JR's car was parked outside the ground and i never saw him either...
They are all low profile. Distancing themselves from the club. I wonder why...
Perhaps it's you they're distancing themselves from? ;)
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Big rumour but maybe the management accepted relegation after the defeat at Leicester and are using the remaining games to decide on a few players who are out of contract for next season. They may also be looking at the basis of our starting eleven for next season and see where we need to improve for league one.
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I'm 100% sure he wasn't in the restaurant part today... Tbh though JR's car was parked outside the ground and i never saw him either...
They are all low profile. Distancing themselves from the club. I wonder why...
Perhaps it's you they're distancing themselves from? ;)
Maybe :p
Seriously though i went there with the intention of speaking to them (and telling them exactly what i feel) and didn't see any of them.
I got my complimentary programme, looed at the squad and Damien Plessis hasn't even got a photo! Haha, does he even exist?
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Mackay was definitely at the match, I saw him several times. In fact, I walked out the ground just infront of him.
Soon after I got the teamsheet I heard of the rumours that had been swirling around, something about the foreign contingent leaving en masse. Given that I saw Chimbonda and Illunga in a box with Mackay, I don't believe that for a second.
donnyroversfc, how come you were in hospitality?
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Mackay was definitely at the match, I saw him several times. In fact, I walked out the ground just infront of him.
Soon after I got the teamsheet I heard of the rumours that had been swirling around, something about the foreign contingent leaving en masse. Given that I saw Chimbonda and Illunga in a box with Mackay, I don't believe that for a second.
donnyroversfc, how come you were in
Mackay was definitely at the match, I saw him several times. In fact, I walked out the ground just infront of him.
Soon after I got the teamsheet I heard of the rumours that had been swirling around, something about the foreign contingent leaving en masse. Given that I saw Chimbonda and Illunga in a box with Mackay, I don't believe that for a second.
donnyroversfc, how come you were in hospitality?
hospitality?
Through my mates work. 4 of us went, Mackay was definitely at the match, I saw him several times. In fact, I walked out the ground just infront of him.
Soon after I got the teamsheet I heard of the rumours that had been swirling around, something about the foreign contingent leaving en masse. Given that I saw Chimbonda and Illunga in a box with Mackay, I don't believe that for a second.
donnyroversfc, how come you were in hospitality?
My mate got 4 tickets through work, wouldn't have gone otherwise. Was a catch up with a few of my mates, enjoyed it just disappointed i didn't see McKay or the players lol.
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As anybody heard the one about the away end being Mothballed next season ?.
Apparently they're going to put the away fans in the East stand like they did at the Leeds game.
If this is true then i will probably be getting a phone call in a month or two asking me to move seats , i will keep you posted. :unsure:
RTID
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I've heard a rumour that we have three new players, they are called, Damien Plessis, Rachid Bouhenna and Lamine Diatta. People who are closely involved with DRFC have said they are very good for team morale as they always lose at darts, pool and table tennis.
Also, Habib Bamogo is slowly learning that when the fourth official raises the board with the number 45 on it, it his time for him too exit the field.
Finally, Mamadouthelump Bagayoko is slowly but surely learning to count up to number 49, and again when he sees this on the fourth officials board, it is time for him to leave the pitch.
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I've heard a rumour that we have three new players, they are called, Damien Plessis, Rachid Bouhenna and Lamine Diatta. People who are closely involved with DRFC have said they are very good for team morale as they always lose at darts, pool and table tennis.
Also, Habib Bamogo is slowly learning that when the fourth official raises the board with the number 45 on it, it his time for him too exit the field.
Finally, Mamadouthelump Bagayoko is slowly but surely learning to count up to number 49, and again when he sees this on the fourth officials board, it is time for him to leave the pitch.
It was Bagayoko that didn't realise he was being taken off, not Bamogo.
I heard Green was in the ground yesterday, anyone else catch wind of that?
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I've heard a rumour that we have three new players, they are called, Damien Plessis, Rachid Bouhenna and Lamine Diatta. People who are closely involved with DRFC have said they are very good for team morale as they always lose at darts, pool and table tennis.
Also, Habib Bamogo is slowly learning that when the fourth official raises the board with the number 45 on it, it his time for him too exit the field.
Finally, Mamadouthelump Bagayoko is slowly but surely learning to count up to number 49, and again when he sees this on the fourth officials board, it is time for him to leave the pitch.
It was Bagayoko that didn't realise he was being taken off, not Bamogo.
I heard Green was in the ground yesterday, anyone else catch wind of that?
Well he was in the Derby team V Leeds at the same time as our game so i'd say that rumour is untrue.
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I've heard a rumour that we have three new players, they are called, Damien Plessis, Rachid Bouhenna and Lamine Diatta. People who are closely involved with DRFC have said they are very good for team morale as they always lose at darts, pool and table tennis.
Also, Habib Bamogo is slowly learning that when the fourth official raises the board with the number 45 on it, it his time for him too exit the field.
Finally, Mamadouthelump Bagayoko is slowly but surely learning to count up to number 49, and again when he sees this on the fourth officials board, it is time for him to leave the pitch.
It was Bagayoko that didn't realise he was being taken off, not Bamogo.
I heard Green was in the ground yesterday, anyone else catch wind of that?
Green who?
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Green who?
I can confirm it was Reverend Green.
I saw him in the Billiard Room with a lead pipe.
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Green who?
I can confirm it was Reverend Green.
I saw him in the Billiard Room with a lead pipe.
Had he been beating EHD, Piquionne and Ikeme up with it?
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I've heard a rumour that we have three new players, they are called, Damien Plessis, Rachid Bouhenna and Lamine Diatta. People who are closely involved with DRFC have said they are very good for team morale as they always lose at darts, pool and table tennis.
Also, Habib Bamogo is slowly learning that when the fourth official raises the board with the number 45 on it, it his time for him too exit the field.
Finally, Mamadouthelump Bagayoko is slowly but surely learning to count up to number 49, and again when he sees this on the fourth officials board, it is time for him to leave the pitch.
It was Bagayoko that didn't realise he was being taken off, not Bamogo.
I heard Green was in the ground yesterday, anyone else catch wind of that?
Well he was in the Derby team V Leeds at the same time as our game so i'd say that rumour is untrue.
fair enough, just going by what I've heard, can't see him coming back here anyway so that was always doubtful
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Green who?
I can confirm it was Reverend Green.
I saw him in the Billiard Room with a lead pipe.
Is that why Saunders was referring to snookers?
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Green who?
I can confirm it was Reverend Green.
I saw him in the Billiard Room with a lead pipe.
Had he been beating EHD, Piquionne and Ikeme up with it?
I bet Ikeme left his legs open and took a swift one in the b******s
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Been thinking about this and i'm not sure they'd walk out just because Carl Ikeme got some criticism... I could maybe understand if it was Ilunga/Chimbonda because they all seem close knit and good friends, but not Ikeme.
Rumours are good for speculation and if it is true that they walked out i'd say maybe its because Saunders has had enough, told them a few home truths and they've walked out on the club.
I wouldn't be surprised if Saunders has had enough of the 'experiment' now and just wants rid of it so he can get on with doing his own job how he wants. He's probably upset/angry at the criticism he's recieving and maybe see's Diouf's antics especially (telling him to sub players, nightclubbing etc.) as not helping his cause.
No way can i believe its to do with any criticism Ikeme may have recieved.
Or maybe there was no walk out and they are all actually injured.
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Either that or he knows hes royally f**cked up and came back to the original team with his tail between his legs (altho lying again in the interview)
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As anybody heard the one about the away end being Mothballed next season ?.
Apparently they're going to put the away fans in the East stand like they did at the Leeds game.
If this is true then i will probably be getting a phone call in a month or two asking me to move seats , i will keep you posted. :unsure:
I posted this on the 10th April ....... and guess what I've just had a phone call from the ticket office telling me that i have to move as they are closing that block down, no explanation why.
Read what you want into that , but it sounds like i was right and the away fans will indeed be in the East stand next season , so much for the atmosphere .
Though it does make economical sense as far as the club are concerned as they will save a lot of money by closing the North stand.
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Will look a bit naff ..... but predictable really as we rarely got anywhere near filling the ground in the Championship and the vast majority of away followings will be less than last season too.
Just one of the natural aspects of relegation i guess.
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Reserve your seat? Pah
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Should experiment with safe standing in the North, encourage a singing section and pay on the turnstyle. Just have a couple of turnstyles open, 1 kiosk and a couple of stewards and see how the uptake is.
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I'm sorry but if it's closed completely it's a stupid idea imo.
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DVR - that is a terrific idea - far too good to be considered seriously :crying:
Probably against some FA jobsworth's rules
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:laugh: :laugh: only having 3 stands open? How tinpot are we?!?
We're gunna look like a right bunch of muppets.
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:laugh: :laugh: only having 3 stands open? How tinpot are we?!?
We're gunna look like a right bunch of muppets.
Should still be in the top 5 or 6 in attendances in League 1. Blunts, Preston, Pompey, Cov, MK Dons, Us...
Makes clear economic sense if we are no where near filling it to save money on staffing one of the stands.
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:laugh: :laugh: only having 3 stands open? How tinpot are we?!?
We're gunna look like a right bunch of muppets.
Should still be in the top 5 or 6 in attendances in League 1. Blunts, Preston, Pompey, Cov, MK Dons, Us...
Makes clear economic sense if we are no where near filling it to save money on staffing one of the stands.
That depends on how well we're doing, you know how fickle the fair weather supporters in donny are.
Still though, it wouldn't look good on us if opposition supporters turn up to see we've had to close a stand down to save costs/lack of fans... We will look pretty tinpot.
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Could be a step closer to using the North Stand for unreserved seating (I hope)
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I would hope the idea is to do that, get both ends open to home supporters for games against clubs such as Yeovil who won't bring more than 1000. That makes perfect sense IMO, and would explain why you wouldn't want STH in that area of the East, thus you can move between North and East as an unreserved POTD option and run deals etc, makes sense to me. If the North will be empty, silly idea.
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The club are not closing the North Stand, it would cost more money to do that.
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The club are not closing the North Stand, it would cost more money to do that.
So SM as you seem to be in the Know , are they shutting half of the the East stand then to save money or have they got another cunning plan up their sleeve .
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The club are not closing the North Stand, it would cost more money to do that.
So SM as you seem to be in the Know , are they shutting half of the the East stand then to save money or have they got another cunning plan up their sleeve .
They are attempting to close off two blocks of seating, I think they are ESA and ESB, but it may be ESB and ESC. I'm not sure if they ever sell seats in ESA as that could be the covered section. But everybody who is being asked to move is being upgraded to a Cat A seat. It is a cost saving exercise.
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Barnsley will bid for Coppinger now that they've had their bid for Norwood turned down and Rotherham have become the Man City of lower league football.
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I have said for a very long time that we should move away fans to a corner/end of one side and give the areas behind BOTH goals to the home fans - the KM has been one of the few grounds which seems to give a whole end to away fans. Why should away fans get to berate our keeper unchallenged? If this is the intention, bring it on.
Now, if the North stand is to become a mirrored singing section along with the South, that'll sound a lot better. Noise in stereo.
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The club are not closing the North Stand, it would cost more money to do that.
So SM as you seem to be in the Know , are they shutting half of the the East stand then to save money or have they got another cunning plan up their sleeve .
They are attempting to close off two blocks of seating, I think they are ESA and ESB, but it may be ESB and ESC. I'm not sure if they ever sell seats in ESA as that could be the covered section. But everybody who is being asked to move is being upgraded to a Cat A seat. It is a cost saving exercise.
Instead of it looking at empty seats, it would be a good idea to put one of the big flags there.
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The club are not closing the North Stand, it would cost more money to do that.
So SM as you seem to be in the Know , are they shutting half of the the East stand then to save money or have they got another cunning plan up their sleeve .
They are attempting to close off two blocks of seating, I think they are ESA and ESB, but it may be ESB and ESC. I'm not sure if they ever sell seats in ESA as that could be the covered section. But everybody who is being asked to move is being upgraded to a Cat A seat. It is a cost saving exercise.
What if demand required these blocks opening?
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Unless they remove the seating it still could be reopened. Got to get the demand first.
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The club are not closing the North Stand, it would cost more money to do that.
So SM as you seem to be in the Know , are they shutting half of the the East stand then to save money or have they got another cunning plan up their sleeve .
They are attempting to close off two blocks of seating, I think they are ESA and ESB, but it may be ESB and ESC. I'm not sure if they ever sell seats in ESA as that could be the covered section. But everybody who is being asked to move is being upgraded to a Cat A seat. It is a cost saving exercise.
Instead of it looking at empty seats, it would be a good idea to put one of the big flags there.
Already discussed it. We've also considered having them on the outside of the building.
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Tell em no if they want to move you want a refund
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I hardly see closing a couple of blocks of seats is going to save much money. Maybe a couple of stewards and one catering kiosk at the most. Is it worth pissing off possible season ticket holders in those areas?
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I hardly see closing a couple of blocks of seats is going to save much money. Maybe a couple of stewards and one catering kiosk at the most. Is it worth pissing off possible season ticket holders in those areas?
Why would they be pissed off if they're being upgraded to a better category seat?
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Because maybe said person has sat in the same seat since the stadium opened?
Seems a pointless exercise to me. Still, I guess the stadium will be two thirds empty for most games anyway next season.
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We could do one of two things,on the games where we will nowhere near fill the ground,give thousands of tickets away to the local schools,you lose on the gate money,but gain a little bit on kiosk sales,because most kids can't go without wanting a drink or something to eat,this would also encourage a new generation of supporters that would pay in the long term,if they're young kids maybe the parent gets in half price with proof of who they are,i know they already give tickets on a small scale to schools,but if they gave away say two thousand tickets,at least a bit would come through what they buy at the ground,we need to encourage the kids while they are young,and before they start supporting the bigger clubs,this is one of the only ways we will grow our fan population.
The Second on a less serious note,is paint a mural with fans on,like Arsenal did when they were putting a stand up,just a light hearted suggestion!! :lol:
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Free tickets are given away to local schools as far as I am aware.
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Because maybe said person has sat in the same seat since the stadium opened?
Seems a pointless exercise to me. Still, I guess the stadium will be two thirds empty for most games anyway next season.
Surely anyone with a normal, rational and non-confrontational mind will see the bigger picture?
I've had to move to a completely different stand when they've closed the SS for cup games. Is moving along a block such a big deal?
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Yes i know they do give some away to the schools,but maybe on a larger scale with the younger supporters it would help in the long term,it's hard for the club because they're is a short fall to fill,but this would be a bit of forward thinking in my opinion,by the way it's not for any personal gain the suggestions for i haven't got any kids!!
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Is there only me who cannot understand the whole "I have sat in this very seat for every Rovers game since the Keepmoat Stadium opened in 2007, why should I move?"
Sometimes a change is good for you...
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Because maybe said person has sat in the same seat since the stadium opened?
Seems a pointless exercise to me. Still, I guess the stadium will be two thirds empty for most games anyway next season.
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Surely anyone with a normal, rational and non-confrontational mind will see the bigger picture?
I've had to move to a completely different stand when they've closed the SS for cup games. Is moving along a block such a big deal?
If it isn't such a big deal, why do people object to moving blocks when a singing section is mooted? The old "why should I have to move" is the usual excuse!
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Because maybe said person has sat in the same seat since the stadium opened?
Seems a pointless exercise to me. Still, I guess the stadium will be two thirds empty for most games anyway next season.
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Surely anyone with a normal, rational and non-confrontational mind will see the bigger picture?
I've had to move to a completely different stand when they've closed the SS for cup games. Is moving along a block such a big deal?
If it isn't such a big deal, why do people object to moving blocks when a singing section is mooted? The old "why should I have to move" is the usual excuse!
I think it's less "why should I have to move?" and more "I disagree with you over the area of the ground in which the singing section should be."
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Is there only me who cannot understand the whole "I have sat in this very seat for every Rovers game since the Keepmoat Stadium opened in 2007, why should I move?"
Sometimes a change is good for you...
If someone wants to stay in their seat and is being forced to move, they have a right to be annoyed especially if they're being forced to move for what they perceive as a silly reason.
I certainly understand it, that said I wouldn't mind moving if it were me personally as I would sit in Cat A now if I could afford it.
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Away fans coming to the Keepmoat will certainly be down this coming season (and to be fair, I thought with a few exceptions that Championship club fans didnt really travel that well).
Carlisle fans have compiled this list as the top 6 away attendances
Shef Wed--2462
Shef Utd--2394
Hudders---1474
Charlt----1064
Preston---901
Carlisle--737
Three of them are not in the division any more, so if you replace 2 of them with Cov and Pompey (who will bring between 1000 and 2000 depending on how they are doing in the league) that leaves around 20 clubs bringing less than 1000, so easily accommodated in the East Stand with a bit of segregation. Those bringing more than 1000 will probably go in the North Stand.
As Rovers are getting the rights to the stadium management this summer they will be responsible for both stewarding (formerly the SMC's responsibility) and the policing costs, so anything that reduces the burden/requirement must be considered as a cost saver.
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Rob - so to clairfy. Away teams with a small support will be going in the East Stand and the North Stand will be closed?
Surely there must be scope for unreserved seats pay on the day home fans in the North Stand.
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Away fans coming to the Keepmoat will certainly be down this coming season (and to be fair, I thought with a few exceptions that Championship club fans didnt really travel that well).
Carlisle fans have compiled this list as the top 6 away attendances
Shef Wed--2462
Shef Utd--2394
Hudders---1474
Charlt----1064
Preston---901
Carlisle--737
Three of them are not in the division any more, so if you replace 2 of them with Cov and Pompey (who will bring between 1000 and 2000 depending on how they are doing in the league) that leaves around 20 clubs bringing less than 1000, so easily accommodated in the East Stand with a bit of segregation. Those bringing more than 1000 will probably go in the North Stand.
As Rovers are getting the rights to the stadium management this summer they will be responsible for both stewarding (formerly the SMC's responsibility) and the policing costs, so anything that reduces the burden/requirement must be considered as a cost saver.
silent_majority said that they are not closing the away end (North Stand)
RTR , your post seem's to contradict that .
Either they are shutting the North stand or they are mothballing half of the East Stand , simple question which one is it ?.
They are closing blocks ESA , ESB But only the first 20 seats of ESC , which say's to me that those 20 seat's in ESC will more than likely be used as segregation and covered in black mesh.
So i'll stand by my initial post that the away end will be closed .....but i could be wrong . :whistle:
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I just hope whatever part of the ground they are closing is going to be maintained and kept in such a condition that if we do need to use it, then it can be used. I remember when Leeds shut the top tier of their East Stand, they had a nightmare getting a safety certificate to get it reopened.
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Away fans coming to the Keepmoat will certainly be down this coming season (and to be fair, I thought with a few exceptions that Championship club fans didnt really travel that well).
Carlisle fans have compiled this list as the top 6 away attendances
Shef Wed--2462
Shef Utd--2394
Hudders---1474
Charlt----1064
Preston---901
Carlisle--737
Three of them are not in the division any more, so if you replace 2 of them with Cov and Pompey (who will bring between 1000 and 2000 depending on how they are doing in the league) that leaves around 20 clubs bringing less than 1000, so easily accommodated in the East Stand with a bit of segregation. Those bringing more than 1000 will probably go in the North Stand.
As Rovers are getting the rights to the stadium management this summer they will be responsible for both stewarding (formerly the SMC's responsibility) and the policing costs, so anything that reduces the burden/requirement must be considered as a cost saver.
silent_majority said that they are not closing the away end (North Stand)
RTR , your post seem's to contradict that .
Either they are shutting the North stand or they are mothballing half of the East Stand , simple question which one is it ?.
They are closing blocks ESA , ESB But only the first 20 seats of ESC , which say's to me that those 20 seat's in ESC will more than likely be used as segregation and covered in black mesh.
So i'll stand by my initial post that the away end will be closed .....but i could be wrong . :whistle:
No, your wrong, they are not closing the North Stand.
As I've already stated they are closing ESA, ESB and a bit of ESC. The ST holders in those areas, around 70 I believe, are being upgraded and put in Cat A seats. There is a considerable cost saving in doing this, and deterioration is not an issue.
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I don't see how closing 2 blocks of seats has a considerable saving of cost. I could see the sense if it was an entire stand. But at the most you are saving on one turnstyle, a couple of stewards and a catering kiosk. Unless it goes deeper, and we are officially reducing the capacity of the stadium.
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Away fans coming to the Keepmoat will certainly be down this coming season (and to be fair, I thought with a few exceptions that Championship club fans didnt really travel that well).
Carlisle fans have compiled this list as the top 6 away attendances
Shef Wed--2462
Shef Utd--2394
Hudders---1474
Charlt----1064
Preston---901
Carlisle--737
Three of them are not in the division any more, so if you replace 2 of them with Cov and Pompey (who will bring between 1000 and 2000 depending on how they are doing in the league) that leaves around 20 clubs bringing less than 1000, so easily accommodated in the East Stand with a bit of segregation. Those bringing more than 1000 will probably go in the North Stand.
As Rovers are getting the rights to the stadium management this summer they will be responsible for both stewarding (formerly the SMC's responsibility) and the policing costs, so anything that reduces the burden/requirement must be considered as a cost saver.
silent_majority said that they are not closing the away end (North Stand)
RTR , your post seem's to contradict that .
Either they are shutting the North stand or they are mothballing half of the East Stand , simple question which one is it ?.
They are closing blocks ESA , ESB But only the first 20 seats of ESC , which say's to me that those 20 seat's in ESC will more than likely be used as segregation and covered in black mesh.
So i'll stand by my initial post that the away end will be closed .....but i could be wrong . :whistle:
No, your wrong, they are not closing the North Stand.
As I've already stated they are closing ESA, ESB and a bit of ESC. The ST holders in those areas, around 70 I believe, are being upgraded and put in Cat A seats. There is a considerable cost saving in doing this, and deterioration is not an issue.
I'll put it another way then SM to try and get a straight answer , will all the amenities under the East stand still be in use every game next season ?
P.S Not all 70 ST holders have up graded to Cat A , i chose to remain in cat B to avoid changing seats again next season when they decide to charge Cat A prices for those who have been forced to moved from Cat B this season. ;)
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Away fans coming to the Keepmoat will certainly be down this coming season (and to be fair, I thought with a few exceptions that Championship club fans didnt really travel that well).
Carlisle fans have compiled this list as the top 6 away attendances
Shef Wed--2462
Shef Utd--2394
Hudders---1474
Charlt----1064
Preston---901
Carlisle--737
Three of them are not in the division any more, so if you replace 2 of them with Cov and Pompey (who will bring between 1000 and 2000 depending on how they are doing in the league) that leaves around 20 clubs bringing less than 1000, so easily accommodated in the East Stand with a bit of segregation. Those bringing more than 1000 will probably go in the North Stand.
As Rovers are getting the rights to the stadium management this summer they will be responsible for both stewarding (formerly the SMC's responsibility) and the policing costs, so anything that reduces the burden/requirement must be considered as a cost saver.
silent_majority said that they are not closing the away end (North Stand)
RTR , your post seem's to contradict that .
Either they are shutting the North stand or they are mothballing half of the East Stand , simple question which one is it ?.
They are closing blocks ESA , ESB But only the first 20 seats of ESC , which say's to me that those 20 seat's in ESC will more than likely be used as segregation and covered in black mesh.
So i'll stand by my initial post that the away end will be closed .....but i could be wrong . :whistle:
No, your wrong, they are not closing the North Stand.
As I've already stated they are closing ESA, ESB and a bit of ESC. The ST holders in those areas, around 70 I believe, are being upgraded and put in Cat A seats. There is a considerable cost saving in doing this, and deterioration is not an issue.
I'll put it another way then SM to try and get a straight answer , will all the amenities under the East stand still be in use every game next season ?
P.S Not all 70 ST holders have up graded to Cat A , i chose to remain in cat B to avoid changing seats again next season when they decide to charge Cat A prices for those who have been forced to moved from Cat B this season. ;)
Are you suggesting I'm not giving you a straight answer? I've told you what I know, if you want more questions answering then you can ask the club yourself can't you? If you wish I don't mind asking them for you but you need to tell me what you want.
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Away fans coming to the Keepmoat will certainly be down this coming season (and to be fair, I thought with a few exceptions that Championship club fans didnt really travel that well).
Carlisle fans have compiled this list as the top 6 away attendances
Shef Wed--2462
Shef Utd--2394
Hudders---1474
Charlt----1064
Preston---901
Carlisle--737
Three of them are not in the division any more, so if you replace 2 of them with Cov and Pompey (who will bring between 1000 and 2000 depending on how they are doing in the league) that leaves around 20 clubs bringing less than 1000, so easily accommodated in the East Stand with a bit of segregation. Those bringing more than 1000 will probably go in the North Stand.
As Rovers are getting the rights to the stadium management this summer they will be responsible for both stewarding (formerly the SMC's responsibility) and the policing costs, so anything that reduces the burden/requirement must be considered as a cost saver.
silent_majority said that they are not closing the away end (North Stand)
RTR , your post seem's to contradict that .
Either they are shutting the North stand or they are mothballing half of the East Stand , simple question which one is it ?.
They are closing blocks ESA , ESB But only the first 20 seats of ESC , which say's to me that those 20 seat's in ESC will more than likely be used as segregation and covered in black mesh.
So i'll stand by my initial post that the away end will be closed .....but i could be wrong . :whistle:
No, your wrong, they are not closing the North Stand.
As I've already stated they are closing ESA, ESB and a bit of ESC. The ST holders in those areas, around 70 I believe, are being upgraded and put in Cat A seats. There is a considerable cost saving in doing this, and deterioration is not an issue.
I'll put it another way then SM to try and get a straight answer , will all the amenities under the East stand still be in use every game next season ?
P.S Not all 70 ST holders have up graded to Cat A , i chose to remain in cat B to avoid changing seats again next season when they decide to charge Cat A prices for those who have been forced to moved from Cat B this season. ;)
Are you suggesting I'm not giving you a straight answer? I've told you what I know, if you want more questions answering then you can ask the club yourself can't you? If you wish I don't mind asking them for you but you need to tell me what you want.
I'm not having a dig at you SM in any way or form , we all know that there are a lot of people who read this forum who work for DRFC/SMC from the chairman down , ticket office staff , groundsman + many more .
Surely someone can explain on here what the full story is with out having to go to the lengths you suggest.
Unless their frightened of reprisals. :pinch:
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I think the club wanted to speak to all of the ST holders before they announced anything, and I still think that is the case. However I posted what I knew to stop any rumours of the North stand being closed getting out of hand when I knew that was not happening.