Thinking about funds, would it be worth considering selling programmes in the ground on match days? At Carlisle, whilst there were sellers outside the ground, they had someone go come round just before kick-off and they did sell a few. I’m pretty sure we used to do this several years ago. I know that most people who want to buy a programme will do so before they enter the stadium, but even if we get a few impulse purchases, it’s better than nothing.
Answering this as a fans council "Yes Man Preston Drinking Buddy" Programmes - They have always been for sale inside the ground as far as I have seen at turnstile entrance to East Stand in South East corner. Maybe we dont have enough volunteer sellers to cover all areas (we dont have enough volunteers full stop!)? Also seen a seller walking down East Stand path during games at time.
Mick Fox
Thanks for coming back to me Mick - much appreciated. As it happens, there was a programme seller in the West Stand on Tuesday evening, which was good to see, but I didn’t see anyone today. As you say, if there aren’t enough volunteers, it can’t happen.
For the record, I’m certainly not critical of the Fan’s Council - my view is that it’s a really positive move and I don’t have a problem if things are discussed over a pint or two, or a meal - seems perfectly sensible.
I reckon we should look to appoint a Director of Football who's had a lot of experience in the game and has a successful track record. Just think it will be of great help to Betsy and the other coaches if they had a more experienced person around who can advise them and help with stuff like recruitment
Post by ctfcfancouncil on Aug 23, 2022 11:04:09 GMT
The training ground is one of the most important facilities for any football club ⚽ However, at Crawley we are training on a 3g pitch at Horsham. As fans, we know the importance of training on grass and so what are the clubs plans for our training ground and grass pitches?
CTFC are still training at Horsham. Kevin Betsy was asked if he would rather money be spent on training on grass or on players. He said players.
Long term we plan to build our own facility. In the meantime though the big debate is if we try renting and maintaining pitches (short term) that aren't our own or use the money to build our own facility (long term)
This is meant to be constructive criticism - hard to give after a wonderful night - but part of that is soaking up the atmosphere pre-match and I thought the pre-match music on the speakers were unnecessarily louder than usual - can we turn the volume down - and in turn encourage fans to turn the volume up. Thanks!
I reckon we should look to appoint a Director of Football who's had a lot of experience in the game and has a successful track record. Just think it will be of great help to Betsy and the other coaches if they had a more experienced person around who can advise them and help with stuff like recruitment
Afternoon,
Director of football is due to be announced very shortly.
Post by ctfcfancouncil on Aug 24, 2022 16:18:17 GMT
As fans of the mighty Reds, we love to know when our team and other teams linked to us are playing. With the introduction of the B Team, will we get to know when they are playing and how we can support them? ⚽⚽
Will the club be publisising the B team fixtures?
The club hope to announce the B Team fixtures where possible. As for most B team friendlies they are formed in real-time and aren't often set up too far in advance, but they will do their best to get the info out there when they can.
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As has been pointed out on another thread, very pleased we’re improving the catering facilities but we cannot be charging £10 for a burger on its own. We are in the midst of a cost of living crisis and having done so well with season ticket and match day ticket prices this feels like a real own goal by the club.
As has been pointed out on another thread, very pleased we’re improving the catering facilities but we cannot be charging £10 for a burger on its own. We are in the midst of a cost of living crisis and having done so well with season ticket and match day ticket prices this feels like a real own goal by the club.
Over the years the catering has left much to be desired in either price, quality, or queueing times. Although there is a desire to change this, I'm afraid I gave up on it some time back. I make sure I don't go to a game hungry and, if I remember, take a small bottle of water with me now that we're allowed. It doesn't help that I don't eat meat either and, as that's a minority taste, I don't expect to be catered for.
Now that FGR have been promoted, I don't suppose I'll get to taste their fayre either
As has been pointed out on another thread, very pleased we’re improving the catering facilities but we cannot be charging £10 for a burger on its own. We are in the midst of a cost of living crisis and having done so well with season ticket and match day ticket prices this feels like a real own goal by the club.