underdog Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 (edited) I know this is being discussed on another thread an on face ache. But I thought I would post it on here too...... Trust Oldham are pleased to announce plans are well underway to open a Fan Bar on Boxing Day - more news to follow soon Added on 19/12/17...Further info 450 capacity Bar will be open and showing early game. If take up is good we’ll be showing the evening game too. Bar service, hot drinks, matchday food. £3 entry which INCLUDES a pint (so saving money), OR a pie OR a hot drink. Wristbands will be used tba with regards to children so we can monitor if your are interested in attending or going to attend, Please log this on the Trust oldham facebook page. Cheers edit: update as of 10/01/18. We are aiming to be open for the Plymouth match...cheers edit: update as of 22/01/18. Oh hold until further notice...apologies Edited January 22, 2018 by underdog More info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetramfixer Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 (edited) I've just walked past it with the dog, looks a decent sized space (assuming it's the 2 x double set of doors between the gym and OEC entrance?) and hopefully it'll bring back atmospheres akin to those in the Clayton Arms back in the day! Great idea if you ask me! Edited December 18, 2017 by thetramfixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog Posted December 18, 2017 Author Share Posted December 18, 2017 6 minutes ago, thetramfixer said: I've just walked past it with the dog, looks a decent sized space (assuming it's the 2 x double set of doors between the gym and OEC entrance?) and hopefully it'll bring back atmospheres akin to those in the Clayton Arms back in the day! Great idea if you ask me! Cheers tramfixer. Tentatively, yes I think this is where it will be. The Trust have decide to take the initiative and try something out as I think we were all fed up of waiting to see what's happening with the top floor. it may work, it may not but we felt we should try and would appreciate any support/feedback on the day. It really is a blank canvas inside at the moment so please don't expect high class fixtures and furnishings but you never know a blank canvas that could work if we really want it too. Simon Brooke is the one that has dragged it kicking and screaming to this point. It's down to us fans if we want it to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamoafc Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 With it being led by the trust, the money made from sales aswell as paying bills etc where does the money go from profit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy b Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Well done to the trust. Shouldn't need to happen this way but good work. if it works, maybe the trust could look to take on a long term lease so it has control over the space. Could then be used for all sorts of things. am sure fans would donate plenty of photos, scarves, memorabilia etc to really make it a home for latics fans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog Posted December 18, 2017 Author Share Posted December 18, 2017 46 minutes ago, adamoafc said: With it being led by the trust, the money made from sales aswell as paying bills etc where does the money go from profit? Hello Adam, i know it's being discussed on other threads and I should say I know the answer but..... i don't want to be the one spilling the beans until all Trust directors are in agreement on how we answer this...sounds odd doesn't it but as I am not in PR and have a tendency to put my size 9's in it, to neck depth...I jam just waiting on the wording which looking at the mount of pinging my phone is doing ...it shouldn't be too far...tbatba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog Posted December 18, 2017 Author Share Posted December 18, 2017 4 minutes ago, Andy b said: Well done to the trust. Shouldn't need to happen this way but good work. if it works, maybe the trust could look to take on a long term lease so it has control over the space. Could then be used for all sorts of things. am sure fans would donate plenty of photos, scarves, memorabilia etc to really make it a home for latics fans Hi Andy, I like your idea, we have discussed this previously and had offers of memorabilla to put on the walls when the top bar is done., I've asked how many it holds and the Trust directors are fielding lots of questions on other social media outlets...the basics like any heating. What kind of refreshments/food/pool table/pre match game maybe. its generating lots of positive interests at least. so TBA , as soon as I get more info I will get it on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Perimeter West Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Could they get a tv up big screen and ifollow home and away games in the bar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 1 minute ago, Andy Perimeter West said: Could they get a tv up big screen and ifollow home and away games in the bar? Certainly not ifollow Westy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Perimeter West Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 2 minutes ago, deyres42 said: Certainly not ifollow Westy. Shame that be great especially away games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beag_teeets Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 I've never been to a fan bar. I've been to places with other sorts of exotic entertainment and services but no fan dancers. Well, there was this one time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bozman Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 26 minutes ago, Andy Perimeter West said: Could they get a tv up big screen and ifollow home and away games in the bar? 25 minutes ago, deyres42 said: Certainly not ifollow Westy. There must be a way to do it, even if not via ifollow. Wimbledon did it for their midweek away game against us last month. I think they charged £5 for entry with a pay bar and there were food options too. I reckon that sort of thing would be quite successful for far away midweek away games. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 10 minutes ago, bozman said: There must be a way to do it, even if not via ifollow. Wimbledon did it for their midweek away game against us last month. I think they charged £5 for entry with a pay bar and there were food options too. I reckon that sort of thing would be quite successful for far away midweek away games. Don't set the 'matchday revenue' mob off again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_bro Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 According to Roy on the commentary that night, he said that he didn't know how they had done it because it cost a fortune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjagger Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 6 minutes ago, deyres42 said: Don't set the 'matchday revenue' mob off again... We know where the revenue will go it goes without saying !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 How much for a pint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosa Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Will there be red wine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjagger Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 11 minutes ago, rosa said: Will there be red wine? Love UB40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kowenicki Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 1 minute ago, mickjagger said: Love UB40 Hope there are no rats in the kitchen... sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, deyres42 said: Certainly not ifollow Westy. Heard a rumour that a well known venue in shaw that are streaming all away games? Edited December 18, 2017 by oafcprozac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog Posted December 18, 2017 Author Share Posted December 18, 2017 2 hours ago, Andy Perimeter West said: Could they get a tv up big screen and ifollow home and away games in the bar? Well...tis the season and all. you never know Santa may drop one of temporarily on Boxing Day pre match. depends how naughty or nice we have been heheh, or ho ho ho 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy b Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 A supporters bar on the ground floor of the north stand is a much better option to the top floor of the OEC. That space is too big and I seriously think we would be waiting for a good couple of years before it happened. It wouldn't really be owned by the fans either. Fans bar, run by the fans for the fans with revenue back into OAFC. Great idea. This is exactly the sort of think we should be trying to crowd fund. Well done to the trust for setting the wheels in motion. We now need to back it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nohairdontcare Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 It’d be great to get the bar off to a good start... make it a real OAFC HQ. And maybe name it after a Latics legend, big Gordy perhaps? it wouldn’t take much to help create the atmosphere in it - old photos, flags on the wall, jerseys etc - like one of every jersey going back as far as possible. I’ve many I’d happily donate. Then as long as it is reasonably comfortable and welcoming it could be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog Posted December 18, 2017 Author Share Posted December 18, 2017 All great ideas folks, looking at a photo Simon Brooke sent earlier in the day it really is basics a total blank canvas with bubble brick to boot. But with a little imagination and if it's something us fans want and can support then you never know where it might lead. Small steps and all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Valentine Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 I’m only going in if they sell Breaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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