0afc68 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 What about exiles? http://www.oldhamathletic.premiumtv.co.uk/...1404368,00.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsAndy Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 What about exiles? http://www.oldhamathletic.premiumtv.co.uk/...1404368,00.html Great idea by Latics!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0afc68 Posted September 26, 2008 Author Share Posted September 26, 2008 I would like the idea better if I could actually enter. Lots of people go to a lot of effort to get to BP, we should be included in any ideas they have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 (edited) I would like the idea better if I could actually enter. Lots of people go to a lot of effort to get to BP, we should be included in any ideas they have. Great idea. Considering that on Soccer AM when they go round the country around 1 pro footballer seems to do it every 3 or 4 goes, they can safely assume that hardly any Joe-Bloggs-off-the-street will actually reach the goal from the halfway line, let alone the crossbar. I do love the quickstat in the same article stating that if every fan were to hit the bar it'd cost the club about 700k in honouring the deal. Let's be honest, for one fan to do it is about as likely as hens teeth. Edited September 26, 2008 by Frankly Mr Shankly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch_KTF Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 What about exiles? Erm, tough :censored:? It's a cruel world isn't it... With regards to the comp it sounds fun, but despite being a decent footballer I reckon I'd spoon it with 5000 or so looking on at BP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdw76 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 I would like the idea better if I could actually enter. Lots of people go to a lot of effort to get to BP, we should be included in any ideas they have. I agree, I'll be asking any relatives to save the Chron for me now. I think this is a superb idea though, quite a prize on offer there. Lets hope they advertise it as much as possible and get the fans in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch_KTF Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 I do love the quickstat in the same article stating that if every fan were to hit the bar it'd cost the club about 700k in honouring the deal. Let's be honest, for one fan to do it is about as likely as hens teeth. I may have dreamt this, but I'm sure I have seen a fan at BP (or somewhere) do it in the past? Can anybody clarify? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markoasis Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Good point rergarding exiles, not only that though how many fans live in Dale, Tameside, Manchester etc. However, as the comp is being run with the Cron, it's pretty clear why you have to buy the Cron to enter. Although one idea maybe would to name to games as exile days and issue exiles with vouchers (on production of address ID) but then brings with it the issue of what's an exile ... as you can't get the cron in Rochdale?? You can always subscribe to the Cron online .... and print off the vouchers Me Dad will be hunting down the cron every Tuesday for me now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch_KTF Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Good point, not only that how many fans live in Dale, Tameside, Manchester etc. However, as the comp is being run with the Cron, it's pretty clear why you have to buy the Cron to enter. Although one idea maybe would to name to games as exile days and issue exiles with vouchers (on production of address ID) but then brings with it the issue of what's an exile ... as you can't get the cron in Rochdale?? You can always subscribe to the Cron online .... and print off the vouchers Or we could run a competition where by the winners get to enter the crossbar competition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markoasis Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Or we could run a competition where by the winners get to enter the crossbar competition? ummmm sounds like a plan batman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 And Latics' next on-pitch competition enterprise is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch_KTF Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 (edited) ummmm sounds like a plan batman I hope you haven't been the victim of a there....surely not? EDIT: Just to clarify my position I think it's mad that the discussion about the topic begins with a complaint that exiles may struggle to enter. It's a bit of fun FFS. If you leave Oldham you have to take the difficulties in struggling to enter a competition run by Oldhams local rag on the chin! Honestly. Edited September 26, 2008 by Stitch_KTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdw76 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Good point rergarding exiles, not only that though how many fans live in Dale, Tameside, Manchester etc. However, as the comp is being run with the Cron, it's pretty clear why you have to buy the Cron to enter. Although one idea maybe would to name to games as exile days and issue exiles with vouchers (on production of address ID) but then brings with it the issue of what's an exile ... as you can't get the cron in Rochdale?? You can always subscribe to the Cron online .... and print off the vouchers Me Dad will be hunting down the cron every Tuesday for me now It is a good point, but you just can't have this kind of promotion and included everyone, without it becoming a legal nightmare. I wonder if a subscription to LaticsWorld would allow for a free voucher? I think the main idea is to encourage 'locals' to get down to BP. If successful, I can't say I would mind being left out on this occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oa_exile Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 (edited) EDIT: Just to clarify my position I think it's mad that the discussion about the topic begins with a complaint that exiles may struggle to enter. It's a bit of fun FFS. If you leave Oldham you have to take the difficulties in struggling to enter a competition run by Oldhams local rag on the chin! Honestly. You are right Stitch ! I will start house hunting immediately just so I can enter the Comp , this is just toooooooo good of an opportunity the miss out on Edited September 26, 2008 by oa_exile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 as you can't get the cron in Rochdale?? You can in the posh bit of it A chance to watch Latics until 2017/2018 and all for nothing Blimey Stu, we've all felt that way about it from time to time but no need to rub it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 What about Exiles? You say. Yes. What about Exiles? It's their own bloody stupid fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsLee Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 this will make me sound really stupid like but i dont get how you enter lol someone please explain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyPimp Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 To the exiles who don't appear to have got into the spirit of things, the OS also states that 2 fans will be randomly picked out of the crowd at 2.45pm. Better set off 15 minutes earlier than usual then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 this will make me sound really stupid like but i dont get how you enter lol someone please explain. Youn have to hit the crossbar from 40 yards. If you do that, you get to fill in a form in the Chron every Tuesday for 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdw76 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 To the exiles who don't appear to have got into the spirit of things, the OS also states that 2 fans will be randomly picked out of the crowd at 2.45pm. Better set off 15 minutes earlier than usual then! Another good point, although entering via the Chron would presumably mean you had prior notice to turn up of for the game you had entered for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsLee Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 (edited) Youn have to hit the crossbar from 40 yards. If you do that, you get to fill in a form in the Chron every Tuesday for 10 years. i get the hitting the crossbar part, but how do you get a chance of doing this ? Edited September 26, 2008 by LaticsLee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigfinLatic Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 To the exiles who don't appear to have got into the spirit of things, the OS also states that 2 fans will be randomly picked out of the crowd at 2.45pm. Better set off 15 minutes earlier than usual then! That is quality... they should make the announcement at the Greyhound/White Hart... probably more fans in there than in the ground 15 mins before! I'm actually excited... cant wait to see some people making themselves look like an absolute prat, and maybe one day that could be me...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 To the exiles who don't appear to have got into the spirit of things, the OS also states that 2 fans will be randomly picked out of the crowd at 2.45pm. Better set off 15 minutes earlier than usual then! First we are banned from enjoying the right of every Honest Englishman to have a beer on the train, and now you propose to deprive us of the last 3 pints before the match. I plan to take this matter to the United Nations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorvik_latic Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 That is quality... they should make the announcement at the Greyhound/White Hart... probably more fans in there than in the ground 15 mins before! I'm actually excited... cant wait to see some people making themselves look like an absolute prat, and maybe one day that could be me...... And I might be back in time to watch it after obtaining pre half time refreshments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigfinLatic Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 And I might be back in time to watch it after obtaining pre half time refreshments If I ever have the misfortunne to win the opportunity to have a go at this - the one thing I will be counting on is that you are at the bar, I will definitely need the 'jorvic and maddog are getting a beer' lucky charm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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