yarddog73 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 25 minutes ago, deyres42 said: Less than 60 games aged 25, general consensus about him from former clubs isn't great, he is starting season as no. 1 so let's see how he goes but I'm not going to pretend about having huge confidence about him at this stage. To be honest I hadn't looked at his career stats and I'd rather form my own opinion rather than going with a general consensus of other clubs fans, what I have seen of him he's been solid, distribution isn't the best at times but a keeper at level 5 is going to have flaws, unfortunately he ain't Connor Ripley who I'd have liked to have seen return but he is more than adequate for a keeper at our level, I'm not bothered about the goals against column this season it's at the other end that every available penny needs to be spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKing521 Posted August 3, 2022 Author Share Posted August 3, 2022 Not exactly much (if any) promotion going on to get fans to buy their tickets for this one. Probably because they can’t get a coach on. How many do we reckon we will take? I’m going for 600-700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightDN123 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 3 minutes ago, GKing521 said: Not exactly much (if any) promotion going on to get fans to buy their tickets for this one. Probably because they can’t get a coach on. How many do we reckon we will take? I’m going for 600-700 300-400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Just now, LightDN123 said: 300-400 I believe we’ve already sold more. Could be wrong, but I read somewhere we had sold 200+ seated tickets, and from past experience standing usually outsells seating, so on that basis I think we’ll take around 800. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightDN123 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 4 minutes ago, daniel said: I believe we’ve already sold more. Could be wrong, but I read somewhere we had sold 200+ seated tickets, and from past experience standing usually outsells seating, so on that basis I think we’ll take around 800. My bad, thought the 200 was it all. No idea what tickets I have got then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticMark Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Frank and Judith Rothwell are going to Torquay on their motorbike!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchierich Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 I’m a little disappointed they have haven’t pushed for fans to get to Torquay….I suppose the focus is on season tickets and shirt sales and there is loads else to do but we need to get off to a good start and it kind of feels as though the season starts v Dorking rather than on Saturday I think OASF and PTB could have found out what is going on re coaches etc and communicated something and even just knowing how many we have sold can motivate others to go…I am undecided about Saturday partly due to transport and other logistics but also as it doesn’t feel like it’s building up to the party it could have been A minor gripe in an otherwise great few days but I want us to be the best club we can be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Not putting a supporters coach or two on is a massive own goal for me and hopefully it's something that can be resolved going forward, some fans are reliant on the club providing this service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobledgersheart Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 17 minutes ago, yarddog73 said: Not putting a supporters coach or two on is a massive own goal for me and hopefully it's something that can be resolved going forward, some fans are reliant on the club providing this service. Although I agree with this some slack should be cut to the admin staff as the priority must be to sell and deliver as many season tickets as possible before next Saturday's home game. Don't forget they were cut down to the bare bones by the previous administration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 19 minutes ago, Bobledgersheart said: Although I agree with this some slack should be cut to the admin staff as the priority must be to sell and deliver as many season tickets as possible before next Saturday's home game. Don't forget they were cut down to the bare bones by the previous administration. True but for me it's a relatively easy thing to sort, at the very least they could of informed fans that they won't be providing one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 2 hours ago, LightDN123 said: 300-400 already sold more than that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 5 minutes ago, yarddog73 said: True but for me it's a relatively easy thing to sort, at the very least they could of informed fans that they won't be providing one. l think we owe everybody with a bus money, so its not that easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 team travelling on friday. like a normal, professional set up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsworth blue Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Ritchierich said: I’m a little disappointed they have haven’t pushed for fans to get to Torquay….I suppose the focus is on season tickets and shirt sales and there is loads else to do but we need to get off to a good start and it kind of feels as though the season starts v Dorking rather than on Saturday I think OASF and PTB could have found out what is going on re coaches etc and communicated something and even just knowing how many we have sold can motivate others to go…I am undecided about Saturday partly due to transport and other logistics but also as it doesn’t feel like it’s building up to the party it could have been A minor gripe in an otherwise great few days but I want us to be the best club we can be! I know Chadderton Supporters Club run by Sean run coaches but this one has been fully booked for ages. The costs of running coaches has rocketed in recent times, I know Sean was quoted just shy of £2000 for a coach for Torquay. He managed to attract business sponsorship to reduce costs for his members for this trip. I expect coach firms reluctant to offer a service to OAFC since I am advised that several companies have now refused to supply coaches to OAFC due to lack of payment from previous regime. Will need either payment up front or some sort of bond I would expect before companies provide coaches to OAFC again. I know Sean and was a frequent traveller with Chaddy Supporters club up until my not attending games, its a thankless task actually running coaches, always get cry offs, non-payers, people with banned substances etc. Certainly wouldn't recommend PTB actually running any coaches given Sean's experiences and also the fact that they have all got full time jobs and have families and other commitments as well as Latics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddyexile84 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 14 minutes ago, Monty Burns said: l think we owe everybody with a bus money, so its not that easy We are debt free so that can't be the case but, understandable companies will be cautious to say the least at dealing with us again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 58 minutes ago, Chaddyexile84 said: We are debt free so that can't be the case but, understandable companies will be cautious to say the least at dealing with us again all the caterers, cleaners, builders, laundrettes, food n drink, office staff, ex players etc been chased down and paid? seems unlikely but that's great if so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleetwood Blue Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobledgersheart Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 10 minutes ago, fleetwood Blue said: It just gets better and better............listen to supporters then act !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 16 minutes ago, fleetwood Blue said: Fair play £35 very reasonable as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKing521 Posted August 3, 2022 Author Share Posted August 3, 2022 2 hours ago, Ritchierich said: I’m a little disappointed they have haven’t pushed for fans to get to Torquay….I suppose the focus is on season tickets and shirt sales and there is loads else to do but we need to get off to a good start and it kind of feels as though the season starts v Dorking rather than on Saturday I think OASF and PTB could have found out what is going on re coaches etc and communicated something and even just knowing how many we have sold can motivate others to go…I am undecided about Saturday partly due to transport and other logistics but also as it doesn’t feel like it’s building up to the party it could have been A minor gripe in an otherwise great few days but I want us to be the best club we can be! Coaches now on but the output is still severely lacking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 1 minute ago, GKing521 said: Coaches now on but the output is still severely lacking. Volunteer your services maybe? It seems to be something you're knowledgeable and passionate about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKing521 Posted August 3, 2022 Author Share Posted August 3, 2022 7 minutes ago, yarddog73 said: Volunteer your services maybe? It seems to be something you're knowledgeable and passionate about. Might be worth an email I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 51 minutes ago, GKing521 said: Coaches now on but the output is still severely lacking. They've got a well respected football media officer helping out over the next few weeks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobledgersheart Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 10 minutes ago, Lee Sinnott said: They've got a well respected football media officer helping out over the next few weeks... It's going to be a problem getting the staff up to speed as they're handicapped by a lack of bodies engineered by the previous regime. This seems a sensible move to assist in the short term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 1 hour ago, GKing521 said: Coaches now on but the output is still severely lacking. Moan moan moan… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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