Re: Interesting- Farnborough : Thu Apr 11, 2013 9:21 pm  

gutterfax wrote:

Starting to think Gus is a genius.......8 months ago a great many fans were against any move......he chips in with Gillingham as a taster, safe in the knowledge that his real choice, Orient, will be welcomed with open arms.

It would seem that only a handful of us are still curious as to why exactly we are leaving the stoop......we never EVER had an issue with being kicked off the park before this year, it is a Rugby Stadium and we have attracted decent crowds there in the past.....a change of venue is not the solution, but by clever manipulation of what we're told, Orient will seem like a brilliant idea by the time it is announced.


It really is becoming a case of "the emperor's new clothes" with regard to the goings on at the club

Maybe the drains were blocked with unsold Quins RL merchandise...

Re: Interesting- Farnborough : Thu Apr 11, 2013 9:35 pm  

The 'least worst' option. Maybe it should be the clubs new motto!

Re: Interesting- Farnborough : Fri Apr 12, 2013 12:41 am  

jbuzza wrote:

Maybe the drains were blocked with unsold Quins RL merchandise...

....or backed up with Balti?

Re: Interesting- Farnborough : Fri Apr 12, 2013 9:56 am  

gutterfax wrote:

Starting to think Gus is a genius.......8 months ago a great many fans were against any move......he chips in with Gillingham as a taster, safe in the knowledge that his real choice, Orient, will be welcomed with open arms.

It would seem that only a handful of us are still curious as to why exactly we are leaving the stoop......we never EVER had an issue with being kicked off the park before this year, it is a Rugby Stadium and we have attracted decent crowds there in the past.....a change of venue is not the solution, but by clever manipulation of what we're told, Orient will seem like a brilliant idea by the time it is announced.


It really is becoming a case of "the emperor's new clothes" with regard to the goings on at the club

I dont think its a case of the fans being particularly happy with a move away from the Stoop but more like they are resigned to the fact that its going to happen, and are supporting what they believe is the better option. That being of course seeing a London side play in the capital.
In an ideal scenario though yes we would play in London at a rugby stadium, as in The Stoop.

I would be up for going to Orient though if needs be.
I suppose half the current travelling makes it even more appealing.

Re: Interesting- Farnborough : Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:30 pm  

gutterfax wrote:

It would seem that only a handful of us are still curious as to why exactly we are leaving the stoop......

When Forty-20 magazine did an interview with Gus that covered the fact we were leaving Twickenham Stoop it basically stated that this was for financial reasons. This was not a direct quote from Gus but the way it was included in the article gave a pretty broad hint as to who the source was.

Re: Interesting- Farnborough : Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:31 pm  

IMO the only good reason for leaving The Stoop is for financial reasons and if this is the case, can't blame DH for wanting to make the move and save a few bob.

Wish we could stay at The Stoop though.

Re: Interesting- Farnborough : Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:06 pm  

The Stoop was always the wrong place to attract punters to RL. Orient is a better bet, RL is more attractive to football supporters. Pity the pitch is so small.

Re: Interesting- Farnborough : Fri Apr 12, 2013 9:01 pm  

Rubbish Pop Pan...look how many football supporters we gained at Charlton and Brentford...a handful which is more than offset by the handfuls of Quins RU fans we gained.

However, I do concede that Orient is the least worst option for RL in London.

Re: Interesting- Farnborough : Fri Apr 12, 2013 9:39 pm  

Dan Stains woz God wrote:

Rubbish Pop Pan...look how many football supporters we gained at Charlton and Brentford...a handful which is more than offset by the handfuls of Quins RU fans we gained.


However, I do concede that Orient is the least worst option for RL in London.

Sorry I'm with the panther on this one, we were slowly growing crowds at Brentford, we were never going to win over any substantial number of RU fans.

Re: Interesting- Farnborough : Fri Apr 12, 2013 9:57 pm  

Rob from Erith wrote:

Sorry I'm with the panther on this one, we were slowly growing crowds at Brentford, we were never going to win over any substantial number of RU fans.

We invited the neighbours in for tea and cake at Brentford...the population of Twickenham don't know we exist. We have never made any effort to attract fans from the Twickenham area.....generic newspaper adverts in the local press do nothing, but getting off your booty and leafletting 10,000 houses within 5 Sq Miles certainly would.......the problem is and has always been, one option involves picking up a telephone, the other a bucket load of hard work.

Laziness....it's what gets you a job at the club. There was no need whatsoever for a return to the Broncos name...it was hailed as a new beginning, a chance to get the ball rolling and build a fan base...there was no mention of the ground being too expensive then...in fact, in 6 and a half seasons we seemed quite content there......but you know who needed something to take DH's mind of the catastrophic failure of the rebrand and the continued fall in attendances, together with a still sponsorless shirt, so the grounf became a problem.

Orient will see our crowds edge back up.....but please remember, we were averaging 3,400 when you know who came on board....just because he's dragged that down to 1,900doesn't mean that getting it back up to where wewere in 2010 is a success.......but it will secure him another 12 months stolen salary in my opinion.