Re: Time to pull together : Fri Dec 13, 2013 10:05 pm  

Well if we don't care and want it to work what hope is there. Today is my first post but been going since the Valley days.

Re: Time to pull together : Fri Dec 13, 2013 10:14 pm  

Snoopy wrote:

Im praying that we will get some really decent loans from Wigan and Wire.

Prior to the deal collapsing that was due to be voted on at the EGM we were due to sign two ex Wire players and a loanee or two. One of the two permies is still clubless so may be one of the unknown players training with us. Hopefully the loanees are still available too as it's difficult to see us building a good enough squad without loanees this close to the season starting.

Re: Time to pull together : Fri Dec 13, 2013 10:40 pm  

Bronco Addick wrote:

Well if we don't care and want it to work what hope is there. Today is my first post but been going since the Valley days.

we all care and we all want it to work......and well done you on 18 years of support.
The problem is that we have about 800 to 1000 die hard fans like you and another 300-500 casuals that between them, delivered a 2,200 average in 2013 by bringing mates and getting workmates along. There has to be more than that in 2014 or we will have (again) missed the boat on a "new dawn" . What compounds this issue is a historical refusal by the clubs current owner to spend a brass farthing on marketing or promotion.
This isn't cynicism BTW, it's reality

[brian2]

Re: Time to pull together : Fri Dec 13, 2013 10:57 pm  

whilst it may not be a popular statement - gutter fax is right. we have moved around unsuccessfully. have failed to build a decent crowd and have never marketed ourselves.

I hope that DH, GM and the RFL are going to put in some effort on this, because another crap season with small crowda and the odd win is a depressing thought!

let's hope we get some Wigan loaners, though I am not sure about Clubb, a few seasoned Aussies, or rebels like soward. I think good players are good players and will just play. if Long is the coach nd put in some structure - excellent!

in truth I am just pleased we are there, pathetic I know, but most of the time I love the experience!

see you all at the Hive in 2014

Re: Time to pull together : Sun Dec 15, 2013 4:21 pm  

Just an idea for the Supporters Trust or just in general.

How about an event to raise money for one of two things. The two things I thought of were to help raise funds for the Academy set-up that was cruelly stopped a few weeks ago or to have it as some form of testimonial for Steve Magee, however, I don't know whether the RFL would need to be contacted about that.

I believe the Hive has facilities for this sort of thing so it may be possible to broker a deal with Barnet FC to hold the event there and maybe even get some sort of discount. See what the offers would be at Barnet, for example, I know that some places do three course set menu meals.

The main part of the night being a meet and greet sort of night with Sean Long, a few players if possible and maybe another RL figure, maybe Martin Offiah or Andy Farrell as they're fairly local.

If the event was for the Academy it may be possible to get in touch with some former Academy graduates via Twitter or their respective clubs and to hold an auction of RL memorabilia with all proceeds going towards the Academy, similarly, if it was for Steve Magee, ask former players if they'd donate memorabilia with the proceeds going to Steve.

It may something worth looking into and if marketed well (by the club and by the fans) the event could be a success.

Re: Time to pull together : Sun Dec 15, 2013 6:39 pm  

I would never pay for a meet and greet with Martin Offiah but the idea is a good one just choose someone all fans respect

Re: Time to pull together : Sun Dec 15, 2013 6:43 pm  

rosetintedspecs wrote:

I would never pay for a meet and greet with Martin Offiah but the idea is a good one just choose someone all fans respect

Please excuse my ignorance here,but what's the supposed non respect with Chariots?....Was it because of his flamboyance after scoring tries during the Widnes days?Genuine question,sorry.Thanks.

Re: Time to pull together : Sun Dec 15, 2013 6:44 pm  

gutterfax wrote:

refusal by the clubs current owner to spend a brass farthing on marketing or promotion.

He did spend a penny on that advert by the bogs in Wimbledon shopping mall.

Re: Time to pull together : Sun Dec 15, 2013 6:47 pm  

London Bronco wrote:

what's the supposed non respect with Chariots?

People take a dim view of his activities as an agent.

Although he's done less to actively wreck the club than the current CEO.

Re: Time to pull together : Sun Dec 15, 2013 6:53 pm  

Cowgirl Nostalgist wrote:

People take a dim view of his activities as an agent.

Although he's done less to actively wreck the club than the current CEO.

Ah right. Thanks. True, agents are quite annoying,lol, be estate agents or otherwise,ha....Gotta admit,I was gutted when Kyle Eastmond left St.Helens to go to Bath, coz Chariots is his agent right. Hope Eastmond comes back to the Superleague one day.