Re: Admission Price ? : Tue May 10, 2016 10:23 pm  

HXSparky wrote:

A slightly cheeky/cynical thought maybe, but if I was running the marketing side of an entertainment business (which clubs like Fax are), then I'd be all over all the communication channels that were being used. More than one disappointing experience reported here so let's see what the club have to say?

Well, it does look like the club don't frequent their own forum? Or if they do, choose not to respond!

Re: Admission Price ? : Wed May 11, 2016 7:34 am  

HXSparky wrote:

HXSparky wrote:

A slightly cheeky/cynical thought maybe, but if I was running the marketing side of an entertainment business (which clubs like Fax are), then I'd be all over all the communication channels that were being used. More than one disappointing experience reported here so let's see what the club have to say?

Well, it does look like the club don't frequent their own forum? Or if they do, choose not to respond!

With all due respect this is an unofficial fans' messageboard and the club isn't doing anything wrong by not responding directly to posts on here.

I've seen Leigh staff members arguing/disagreeing with their fans on their forum and it comes across as very embarrassing and unprofessional.


From my point of view I wasn't overly shocked to see that the big screen wasn't there as I'm guessing it's something that is only available for league games? Not the end of the world to be honest.

My friend also seemed to have no issues walking through the south stand turnstile and paying £12 for student entry so I'm not sure what's happened in your case!

Re: Admission Price ? : Wed May 11, 2016 8:31 am  

LOL, we didn't have a problem paying £12 either. The normal price for students, and the one advertised for the Widnes game, is £9.

I see your point about the Leigh board, but I still don't see why they can't interact and respond here occasionally, especially when they make mistakes. A short message with an apology goes a long way.

Btw, not bothered about the big screen tbh. It doesn't really add anything from a spectator viewpoint in its current guise.

Re: Admission Price ? : Wed May 11, 2016 8:53 am  

I think I've seen it on here on the odd occasion but it's not a regular thing.

I didn't even realise there was a bracket below £12 so fair enough if there was issues getting in for that price!

Hopefully we do more with the screen eventually as it's definitely being underused at present. Sheffield used to show replays after their tries on the big screen whilst at Bramhall Lane. That would be a nice addition to ours but maybe not that easy to implement?

Re: Admission Price ? : Wed May 11, 2016 12:21 pm  

AFAIK it's been that price for students all season (not really looked before as my son has a season ticket, but it's the same for Oldham).

Things like action replays etc are relatively easy with the right equipment (and some experience of these things!) I think, but that equipment could easily cost around £10k - albeit that would allow for 4 cameras connected to show different angles (not easy to arrange at away grounds!). Something like that would also allow for live streaming to the internet as well as the big screen.

It's a difficult one, but maybe something to consider if we did get ever get back into SL? A potentially larger audience paying a subscription would soon provide sufficient payback.

Re: Admission Price ? : Wed May 11, 2016 4:44 pm  

HXSparky wrote:

AFAIK it's been that price for students all season (not really looked before as my son has a season ticket, but it's the same for Oldham).

Things like action replays etc are relatively easy with the right equipment (and some experience of these things!) I think, but that equipment could easily cost around £10k - albeit that would allow for 4 cameras connected to show different angles (not easy to arrange at away grounds!). Something like that would also allow for live streaming to the internet as well as the big screen.

It's a difficult one, but maybe something to consider if we did get ever get back into SL? A potentially larger audience paying a subscription would soon provide sufficient payback.

Surely it won't be too difficult to put scorers, attendance, Golden Gamble and other teams scores on? Advertise upcoming games, the club shop and players sponsors. It would all add to the game day experience. Richard Oastlar, Brighouse. Elland Amnesia 5.8% Mmm!