blueatheart Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 All the money we raise will go towards the big screen. If contributions fall short of the amount, the money will be either be spent on a smaller project i.e. scoreboard, or held in the account until the remainder of the money needed can be raised through other fundraising initiatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) From my previous experience of crowdfunding if you don't reach the target then the money isn't relesed to the project so you essentially get the money back you have 'pledged/contributed' and the scoreboard doesn't happen. Although there is no reason that if we hit say £90,000 with 1hr to go then a mystery person (club maybe) gives the final £30k to hit the target and see the project succeed. Not heard of this company before though so that may be different. We've already bought the scoreboard though. Or at least it is at the ground. I do think it's a bit cheeky to ask for donations for something which will earn the club (or the owners) more money. I'd want assurances the money would go towards playing budgets. Edited February 3, 2016 by NewBlue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super_blue Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 We've already bought the scoreboard though. Where does it say that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super_blue Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 All the money we raise will go towards the big screen. If contributions fall short of the amount, the money will be either be spent on a smaller project i.e. scoreboard, or held in the account until the remainder of the money needed can be raised through other fundraising initiatives. Didn't see that on the FAQ. Thanks! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 We've already bought the scoreboard though. It's a sales pitch at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) Where does it say that? Jenny Warburton and others have pictures of the board at the ground. Whether it is being loaned, I don't know. As for the other point, it would be wrong for the owners to be profiteering from something the fans have bought. Edited February 3, 2016 by NewBlue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueatheart Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 We've already bought the scoreboard though. Or at least it is at the ground. I do think it's a bit cheeky to ask for donations for something which will earn the club (or the owners) more money. I'd want assurances the money would go towards playing budgets. We haven't, that is a display model in the car park... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 £30 for this bunch to sign a birthday card? I'd tippex them out... What happens if we don't raise the money? The club presumably just fund the rest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavageTheBeast Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Read somewhere that Portsmouth succeeded with funding 270k for new training facilities and that's what they want to replicate. Big difference in fan basis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) That's exactly what will happen isn't it? Surely? £90k is raised, the club get a £120k big screen for chucking in the last £30K........ Makes sense.... Edited February 3, 2016 by HarryBosch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 That's exactly what will happen isn't it? Surely? £90k is raised, the club get a £120k big screen for chucking in the last £30K........ Makes sense.... All the money we raise will go towards the big screen. If contributions fall short of the amount, the money will be either be spent on a smaller project i.e. scoreboard, or held in the account until the remainder of the money needed can be raised through other fundraising initiatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowl Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 What happened to the money from the last score board appeal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueatheart Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Read somewhere that Portsmouth succeeded with funding 270k for new training facilities and that's what they want to replicate. Big difference in fan basis Big difference in amount. Portsmouth did it on 5494 fans. Latics are after 45% of their value so 2472 will do it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayItLivo Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 If successful maybe we can trial this method with potential signings "Target of 60k to pay Grant Holt's wages until the end of the season #PledgeForPlayers" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueatheart Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 All the money we raise will go towards the big screen. If contributions fall short of the amount, the money will be either be spent on a smaller project i.e. scoreboard, or held in the account until the remainder of the money needed can be raised through other fundraising initiatives. I think its brilliant. Gives the fans confidence it will go on a scoreboard. The Trust should get behind it whether it succeeds or fails. Rochdale supporters Trust have done something similar with Dales training ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oafc1895 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 So let's get this straight #oafc are wanting us to crowdfund a new scoreboard as well as pay for tickets to watch and playershare to supposedly buy new players. Why are they bothered about a scoreboard when we are locked in a relegation battle and failed to bring in a striker? The board need to get their priorities sorted and quick before our club goes down the pan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) Read somewhere that Portsmouth succeeded with funding 270k for new training facilities and that's what they want to replicate. Big difference in fan basis Our fanbase is probably 10% of theirs, if not smaller 23k is more realistic. Then again, they can't seriously expect £120k, as out of touch as they are... Edited February 3, 2016 by NewBlue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super_blue Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 So let's get this straight #oafc are wanting us to crowdfund a new scoreboard as well as pay for tickets to watch and playershare to supposedly buy new players. Why are they bothered about a scoreboard when we are locked in a relegation battle and failed to bring in a striker? The board need to get their priorities sorted and quick before our club goes down the pan. Don't give towards it then. It's a choice for fans if they want to or not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfatjoe1 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 So let's get this straight #oafc are wanting us to crowdfund a new scoreboard as well as pay for tickets to watch and playershare to supposedly buy new players. Why are they bothered about a scoreboard when we are locked in a relegation battle and failed to bring in a striker? The board need to get their priorities sorted and quick before our club goes down the pan. After Peterborough, Southend and Scunthorpe we really need a scoreboard. I started losing count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJBlue Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I can usually remember the score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 http://www.halifaxrlfc.co.uk/article/48510/ground-breaking-off-the-field-deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Is it April 1st? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nonaenever Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 With everything that's going on - does any actually, really, truly give 2 hoots about a bloody scoreboard - seriously? This is all a laugh isn't it ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Something else that will look great in the :censored:ing Conferance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShireBlue Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Could be nice little earner for the club with the extra advertising space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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