Re: First game 8TH Aug at The Hive : Wed Aug 05, 2015 11:08 am  

I agree with the sentiment here, and I know from the survey I've conducted that a lot of loyal supporters are at the end of their tether, but don't conclude that the hard core of us left will walk away. Every situation presents opportunities and I believe (as I always have) that us fans hold the key to turning the Broncos around. I will do everything I can to bring this about, and I know plenty of other fans who will do the same.

Re: First game 8TH Aug at The Hive : Wed Aug 05, 2015 11:35 am  

nkpom wrote:

I agree with the sentiment here, and I know from the survey I've conducted that a lot of loyal supporters are at the end of their tether, but don't conclude that the hard core of us left will walk away. Every situation presents opportunities and I believe (as I always have) that us fans hold the key to turning the Broncos around. I will do everything I can to bring this about, and I know plenty of other fans who will do the same.

Were you due to meet the 'club' recently ? If so, were there any outcomes ? For me, what would help is some transparency or at the very least some updates, instead of the rumour mill. Announcing signings is just a band aid approach. What we fans deserve are some clear and unambiguous statements from the club. I hate the idea of Ealing, but if the scenario is, we are moving to Ealing on a 20 year arrangement, partnering the Trailfinders in the truest sense of the word, we will have London Broncos signage throughout and prominent, there will be a new temporary stand opposite main pavilion and planning permission is being sought for covered stands/terraces, all the teams will train at the new facility, the club will better engage with community clubs and run minis, touch and masters festivals on match days, improve the catering facilities and bars on site, ensure a quality pre and post match experience, run match day shuttle buses from Ealing Broadway, empower the LBSA to run match day raffles, etc, run its own dedicated shop ........ now that would make it palatable

Re: First game 8TH Aug at The Hive : Wed Aug 05, 2015 1:09 pm  

Diaries have aligned for this Friday!

Re: First game 8TH Aug at The Hive : Wed Aug 05, 2015 8:19 pm  

Bostwick wrote:

It is not only the score that is important but the manor in which we play.

If that was important we wouldn't be moving to a glorified park pitch.

Re: First game 8TH Aug at The Hive : Wed Aug 05, 2015 8:25 pm  

PC Plum wrote:

but if the scenario is, we are moving to Ealing on a 20 year arrangement, partnering the Trailfinders in the truest sense of the word, we will have London Broncos signage throughout and prominent, there will be a new temporary stand opposite main pavilion and planning permission is being sought for covered stands/terraces, all the teams will train at the new facility, the club will better engage with community clubs and run minis, touch and masters festivals on match days, improve the catering facilities and bars on site, ensure a quality pre and post match experience, run match day shuttle buses from Ealing Broadway, empower the LBSA to run match day raffles, etc, run its own dedicated shop ........ now that would make it palatable

If that's the case, I believe you'd see crowds increase to over 1k next season with the return of some lost stalwarts, but unfortunately I think this move is David Hughes winding down his level of investment and us preparing to stand on our own 2 feet.

Re: First game 8TH Aug at The Hive : Thu Aug 06, 2015 6:53 am  

What will the crowd be? I will go for 400.

Im not sure the bottom 8 will grab peoples attention, plus its holiday season.

Re: First game 8TH Aug at The Hive : Thu Aug 06, 2015 7:24 am  

wire-quin wrote:

What will the crowd be? I will go for 400.

Im not sure the bottom 8 will grab peoples attention, plus its holiday season.

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Re: First game 8TH Aug at The Hive : Thu Aug 06, 2015 7:50 am  

Molly Malone wrote:

If that's the case, I believe you'd see crowds increase to over 1k next season with the return of some lost stalwarts, but unfortunately I think this move is David Hughes winding down his level of investment and us preparing to stand on our own 2 feet.

Andrew Henderson confirmed in a recent Guardian article that the medium term proposal the club had put to David was one that saw him reducing his investment / throwing money down the sink year on year. At the time David was considering it, it wasn't a done deal beyond next season.

Ealing is all about standing alone at some point - which has to be done realistically. (See Gretna FC for a club in a similar position who did not do such planning.)

We are reaching crucial days for southern RL. Broncos position is well known, some of the League One teams don't look too firmly bedded in, walkovers are worryingly common in the amateur game and the kids scene is weaker than it was when we had development officers. Not a pretty picture.

Re: First game 8TH Aug at The Hive : Thu Aug 06, 2015 8:09 am  

Molly Malone wrote:

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Re: First game 8TH Aug at The Hive : Thu Aug 06, 2015 8:27 am  

Halfdan of t'wide embrace wrote:
Ealing is all about standing alone at some point - which has to be done realistically. (See Gretna FC for a club in a similar position who did not do such planning.)

While that's true such a possibly long reaching decision should not be in the hands of the outgoing administration, but the one that is taking over that should have a clear view of where it needs to go over the next 3, 5 10 years plus.
The Club needs a smooth transition from this administration to the next one, not a "take it or leave it" blueprint.