Markoasis Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 http://www.oldhamathletic.premiumtv.co.uk/...1292292,00.html May be an opportunity for people to pop in straight after the game and get a sneaky look at seats / numbers they may want next year. Also notice that the club will be running an incentive and giving free family tickets away to pupils. Now my gut reaction to this was that I am not sure I actually want to get a ST in a stand that may have loads of kids running around every week, parents who have been dragged along but have no interest in the game. Will the parents of these kids complain about the language that will obviously happen if they unknowingly sit amoungst the 'vocal' ones amoungst us ??? ........ how will the club / stewards police othe more 'vocal' fans in the RRE, censor songs, the dreaded standing up if these parents complain. However after a little more thought ............... if as I expect the atmosphere in this stand is vocal / lively etc this could potentially hook these kids in as Latics fans for life. I know when I first went into the Chaddy I headed straight into the top right hand corner, the atmosphere was fantastic and was hooked in straight away... this is something you can't get through watching the superstars on sky. Finally ........... any suggestions if any of these kids are seen in a premiership shirt in the RRE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoytonBlueLad Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Finally ........... any suggestions if any of these kids are seen in a premiership shirt in the RRE Chuck them in the moat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritchie82 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Will only be for the one game. Similar scheme with schools for tickets at Lancs Cricket plus prizes Ipods etc for full attendance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekWilson_1968 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 (edited) Will only be for the one game. Similar scheme with schools for tickets at Lancs Cricket plus prizes Ipods etc for full attendance. Jesus! What's the world coming to? Prizes for going to school? I tell yers, when I were a lad the prize was not getting battered by the old man, now they get I-Pods for turning up. No wonder there are so many little terwats about nowadays, they get everything on a plate. Chuck 'em up a chimney I say! Edited April 18, 2008 by DerekWilson_1968 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedOwl Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I work in a school. Kids gets payed for turning up these days thanks to schemes like EMA. Its crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daznathe Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I work in a school. Kids gets payed for turning up these days thanks to schemes like EMA. Its crazy. if you were forced to abandon your education due to not being able to afford to get to college even whilst having a part time job you may not be so eager to criticise. although you may say something like 'bloody 'ell never did owt like that for me, like' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritchie82 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I work in a school. Kids gets payed for turning up these days thanks to schemes like EMA. Its crazy. EMA is for kids 16+ from unwealthy families to go to college rather than work in McDonald's or go on the dole. Its a good idea that has got plenty more kids into further education. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daznathe Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 (edited) EMA is for kids 16+ from unwealthy families to go to college rather than work in McDonald's or go on the dole. Its a good idea that has got plenty more kids into further education. BLOODY ELL NEVER DID OWT LIKE THAT FOR ME, LIKE not that im bitter or owt! my lad has full attendance for this term so hopefully he will be bringing home some tickets.. Edited April 18, 2008 by daznathe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedOwl Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 EMA is for kids 16+ from unwealthy families to go to college rather than work in McDonald's or go on the dole. Its a good idea that has got plenty more kids into further education. Rubbish, the system is totally manipulated anyway. Wealthy families can still claim. When i was at school i didnt qualify for EMA but had two part-time jobs. I still got good grades and went onto university. Every case is different but are you tellings me kids spend their EMA on travelling to school and lunch money? Having a part time job at that age is good for young people, teaches responsibility and keeps them off the streets. EMA may really help some people but i think it conditions people into taking handouts. One example is an ex student of mine that gets £30 a week just for turning up at connexions twice a week. She is having money given to her for doing absolutely nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daznathe Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 (edited) well if it was available ten years ago it would have kept me in education, nevermind. Edited April 18, 2008 by daznathe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedOwl Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 well if it was available ten years ago it would have kept me in education, nevermind. ten years ago? im 25, so ten years ago i would have been doing G.C.S.E's. It was available the year after when i went into sixth form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch_KTF Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 my lad has full attendance for this term so hopefully he will be bringing home some tickets.. well if it was available ten years ago it would have kept me in education, nevermind. How were you when you had your lad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edhunteruk Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 ten years ago? im 25, so ten years ago i would have been doing G.C.S.E's. It was available the year after when i went into sixth form. i remember(just)when i was a school latics used to train on our all weather pitch,and we regulary got free tickets to games,an i left in 83. i suppose this scheme they have for full attendance is only involving oldham schools is it??? my lad has full attendance but goes to school inmiddleton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedOwl Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 yes, i think so ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAV Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 i remember(just)when i was a school latics used to train on our all weather pitch,and we regulary got free tickets to games,an i left in 83. i suppose this scheme they have for full attendance is only involving oldham schools is it??? my lad has full attendance but goes to school inmiddleton. In Middleton schools(so i have been told by my daughters head teacher),Oldham are not allowed to go to the schools for coaching,free tickets etc,because ROCHDALE borough council won't allow it. So imagine my horror when she brought home her latest newsletter and Citeh are coaching the kids next month!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulgard Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 http://www.oldhamathletic.premiumtv.co.uk/...1292292,00.html May be an opportunity for people to pop in straight after the game and get a sneaky look at seats / numbers they may want next year. Also notice that the club will be running an incentive and giving free family tickets away to pupils. Now my gut reaction to this was that I am not sure I actually want to get a ST in a stand that may have loads of kids running around every week, parents who have been dragged along but have no interest in the game. Will the parents of these kids complain about the language that will obviously happen if they unknowingly sit amoungst the 'vocal' ones amoungst us ??? ........ how will the club / stewards police othe more 'vocal' fans in the RRE, censor songs, the dreaded standing up if these parents complain. However after a little more thought ............... if as I expect the atmosphere in this stand is vocal / lively etc this could potentially hook these kids in as Latics fans for life. I know when I first went into the Chaddy I headed straight into the top right hand corner, the atmosphere was fantastic and was hooked in straight away... this is something you can't get through watching the superstars on sky. Finally ........... any suggestions if any of these kids are seen in a premiership shirt in the RRE yeah kick ###### out of his dad.only joking before people start avin a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 My son has won tickets As he is only 5 it was a big surprise for him - andnot all of them, they had a draw to get them in school - dunno how many tickets for his school but at least 5 lots of 4 tickets. Though this does mean I won't bein the Chaddy End - I Checked with the CLub and they stated that the will have a word with the turnstile Operatives to let people in with tickets for other parts of the ground if there is room Get more kids interested in Latics - that said my kids don't have a choice and have been brainwashed already Managing to drag some so called Man U fans along as well - see if I can get some more converts. These schemes do get kids supporting the club - it worked with me when I got some freebies many moons ago from school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticNik Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Jesus! What's the world coming to? Prizes for going to school? I tell yers, when I were a lad the prize was not getting battered by the old man, now they get I-Pods for turning up. No wonder there are so many little terwats about nowadays, they get everything on a plate. Chuck 'em up a chimney I say! Good job Mac can't read!! E4e PRSOD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Ronnie Moore Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 "The club are backing an initiative involving local schools where pupils with 100% attendance during a full term will receive a free family ticket in the stand for the game." Guess the stand will be empty then. Didn't Oldham have one of the highest truancy rates in the country a few year back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oa_exile Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Rubbish, the system is totally manipulated anyway. Wealthy families can still claim. When i was at school i didnt qualify for EMA but had two part-time jobs. I still got good grades and went onto university. Every case is different but are you tellings me kids spend their EMA on travelling to school and lunch money? Having a part time job at that age is good for young people, teaches responsibility and keeps them off the streets. EMA may really help some people but i think it conditions people into taking handouts. One example is an ex student of mine that gets £30 a week just for turning up at connexions twice a week. She is having money given to her for doing absolutely nothing. My daugher will start her further education in September so I had a look at this £30.00 @ week a while back. EMA is based on a sliding scale £30.00 > £0.00 , more than £30,810 per year no entitlement to EMA ....so "Wealthy families can still claim" , not correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Rubbish, the system is totally manipulated anyway. Wealthy families can still claim. When i was at school i didnt qualify for EMA but had two part-time jobs. I still got good grades and went onto university. Every case is different but are you tellings me kids spend their EMA on travelling to school and lunch money? Having a part time job at that age is good for young people, teaches responsibility and keeps them off the streets. EMA may really help some people but i think it conditions people into taking handouts. One example is an ex student of mine that gets £30 a week just for turning up at connexions twice a week. She is having money given to her for doing absolutely nothing. Continuing the O/T discussion, I totally disagree with the EMA system. I used to be a college lecturer, albeit only for a couple of years. I chose to teach at college level because I thought it would mean teaching people who chose to be there, but not who chose to be there to fulfil the attendence requirement to get their EMA money. It just meant every class had students in who didn't want to be there and, at best, couldn't be arsed doing any work, and, at worst, got in the way of others' work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outoftheblue Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 My son has won tickets As he is only 5 it was a big surprise for him - andnot all of them, they had a draw to get them in school - dunno how many tickets for his school but at least 5 lots of 4 tickets. Though this does mean I won't bein the Chaddy End - I Checked with the CLub and they stated that the will have a word with the turnstile Operatives to let people in with tickets for other parts of the ground if there is room Get more kids interested in Latics - that said my kids don't have a choice and have been brainwashed already Managing to drag some so called Man U fans along as well - see if I can get some more converts. These schemes do get kids supporting the club - it worked with me when I got some freebies many moons ago from school My 5yr old daughter won 4 tickets in exactly the same way at st aidans and she's massively excited about the game. Trouble is, I've got to give up my usual seat with the boys in order to sit with her and the Mrs in the RRE - won't be able to laugh at Shez's comments from there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedOwl Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 My daugher will start her further education in September so I had a look at this £30.00 @ week a while back. EMA is based on a sliding scale £30.00 > £0.00 , more than £30,810 per year no entitlement to EMA ....so "Wealthy families can still claim" , not correct. I am correct. People can fiddle the system. Those families who work for themselves don't always put forward their correct income so their kids can still claim. Ive seen it dozens of times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daznathe Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 How were you when you had your lad? 20, why? i left school in 96 which i now realise was actually 12 years ago! maybe with this grasp of arithmetic (and even which year we are in) i didnt deserve to stay in education! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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