Never to the dark side Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 Don't think we have had one for a few years, how are we supposed to attract new fans to Bristol City? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, Never to the dark side said: Don't think we have had one for a few years, how are we supposed to attract new fans to Bristol City? Hope they go to the roverzzzz open day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 4 minutes ago, Never to the dark side said: Don't think we have had one for a few years, how are we supposed to attract new fans to Bristol City? Winning games? Making cup runs? Creative social media? Or a few people stepping inside a new upgraded portacabin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 I think the open day in its old form was a bit dated and probably wouldn’t attract that many people, especially new supporters. Might get more casual interest (not necessarily City supporters) in an event that combined the Football, Rugby and Basketball. Slam dunk competitions and stuff as well as Football and Rugby events. That might be better for casual fans and kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Corner Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 14 minutes ago, Never to the dark side said: Don't think we have had one for a few years, how are we supposed to attract new fans to Bristol City? Easy to encourage new fans to us, let them go to the gas open day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron-Bcfc Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 21 minutes ago, Never to the dark side said: Don't think we have had one for a few years, how are we supposed to attract new fans to Bristol City? Why would a "new fan" choose to go to an open day when they haven't chosen to go to an actual game for however many years of their life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 In all seriousness I think we should have one. The ground has changed significantly and I think many will be interested to see the corporate areas, new changing rooms etc. Sounds like a job for our fans liaison if he can find the time in his busy schedule ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 They have to cater to the 20,000 fans who will otherwise spend the entire season locked outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 Not sure attracting new fans had much to do with it, but always lots of children there attending with parents, so meeting the players and seeing behind the scenes no doubt helped to cement their interest in the club. No idea why it was stopped, it was always very well attended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 The club decided to do open training sessions instead. I took my lads along last year. You watched the session, then got autographs and photos and then there was an under 23 fixture you could stay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 Perhaps the open day became too popular - I remember lots of disappointed children (and parents) being refused permission to enter the Hirerite building to meet the players by an officious steward because it was apparently too crowded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 59 minutes ago, Nogbad the Bad said: Not sure attracting new fans had much to do with it, but always lots of children there attending with parents, so meeting the players and seeing behind the scenes no doubt helped to cement their interest in the club. No idea why it was stopped, it was always very well attended. It was always well attended for sure. The last I remember was when Ivan Sproule signed and my lad and I had brief chat with him. Must have been about 10 years ago. Not sure if there have been other open days since Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 24 minutes ago, Robbored said: It was always well attended for sure. The last I remember was when Ivan Sproule signed and my lad and I had brief chat with him. Must have been about 10 years ago. Not sure if there have been other open days since Open days when both Millen and Coppell were managers - 2010 and11? I had a photo with both. Also when they had the huge squad/fans photo with yellow shirts - in the Atyeo - if that wasn't one of those seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 2 hours ago, Never to the dark side said: Don't think we have had one for a few years, how are we supposed to attract new fans to Bristol City? Re: the other lot. I think you are confusing an open day with a scout jamboree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Nogbad the Bad said: Not sure attracting new fans had much to do with it, but always lots of children there attending with parents, so meeting the players and seeing behind the scenes no doubt helped to cement their interest in the club. No idea why it was stopped, it was always very well attended. The managers' asked for it to be stopped when they realised that every manager that had his picture taken with you left shortly after! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, downendcity said: The managers' asked for it to be stopped when they that every manager that had his picture taken with you left shortly after! With no open day I had to seek SO'D out to make damn sure I had a photo taken with him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 4 minutes ago, Nogbad the Bad said: With no open day I had to seek SO'D out to make damn sure I had a photo taken with him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 I remember when Frankie Howerd hinted that he might support Bristol City when he moved to the West Country, but he was in the closet. Matt Lucas, I think, is an Arsenal fan and Oscar Wilde used to watch Reading when he was on day release...oh, sorry, slightly misread the title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 I preferred the open training session and then the kids meeting the players after for a quick photo and autograph over the open day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, formerly known as ivan said: I preferred the open training session and then the kids meeting the players after for a quick photo and autograph over the open day OK, let's have one at AG then, not Marbella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 When we get the new arena/indoor venue I imagine they will be able to close the the whole area of and do some pretty Impressive events. A Bristol city festival, old and new players, a match,food, candy floss, face painting, coaching... I just wonder if city could make a killing, all the bars, huge cordoned area - thinking music festival type events... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Fiale said: When we get the new arena/indoor venue I imagine they will be able to close the the whole area of and do some pretty Impressive events. A Bristol city festival, old and new players, a match,food, candy floss, face painting, coaching... I just wonder if city could make a killing, all the bars, huge cordoned area - thinking music festival type events... Whack some caravans in the car park with a few in stadium upmarket pitchside yurts. Combine them with the above and a wonderful money spinning mini-break could become a fixture on everyone's summer calendar. A not to be missed annual Friday to Sunday Ashton Gate Festival Experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 6 hours ago, downendcity said: Re: the other lot. I think you are confusing an open day with a scout jamboree. The tents are better constructed at a scout jamboree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 2 hours ago, WhistleHappy said: Whack some caravans in the car park with a few in stadium upmarket pitchside yurts. Combine them with the above and a wonderful money spinning mini-break could become a fixture on everyone's summer calendar. A not to be missed annual Friday to Sunday Ashton Gate Festival Experience. They`d also have to provide some authentic Glastonbury style bogs - what`s not to like, especially in this hot weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 8 hours ago, handsofclay said: I remember when Frankie Howerd hinted that he might support Bristol City when he moved to the West Country, but he was in the closet. Matt Lucas, I think, is an Arsenal fan and Oscar Wilde used to watch Reading when he was on day release...oh, sorry, slightly misread the title. Think you're thinking of an outing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 9 hours ago, Nogbad the Bad said: OK, let's have one at AG then, not Marbella. @Neo which is indeed is where our SLO is, if you look at the Bailey Wright interview he can clearly be seen liaising with a handful of fans. At least it certainly looks like him. Regarding the open day, I think it became too popular. As Nogbad says many were turned away or left frustrated, and now there is so much more to see it would have to be ticketed. Shame really as the behind the scenes areas are really worth seeing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 54 minutes ago, RedM said: @Neo which is indeed is where our SLO is, if you look at the Bailey Wright interview he can clearly be seen liaising with a handful of fans. At least it certainly looks like him. Regarding the open day, I think it became too popular. As Nogbad says many were turned away or left frustrated, and now there is so much more to see it would have to be ticketed. Shame really as the behind the scenes areas are really worth seeing. I will take your word for it. Like 99.9% of fans I could not pick him out in a line up of 2 people but I’m sure that will change over the years as he settles into his role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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milo1111 Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 12 hours ago, sglosbcfc said: The club decided to do open training sessions instead. I took my lads along last year. You watched the session, then got autographs and photos and then there was an under 23 fixture you could stay for. Does anyone know if they are doing one of those this year???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey 6 Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 Didn’t gas do one on a Monday at like midday a couple of seasons ago. Remember a few of their fans moaning because all the kids would be in school & the parents would be at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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