Mr Popodopolous Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 Now that there is against expectations a chance of the last playoff place- at the very least it has gone to the last day. Should the club make strong consideration towards free or heavily subsidised coach travel? Both as a thank you and to provide the fans with that best chance of being that 12th man. It's not my original suggestion- other people posted about it within the last week, but I think if tomorrow morning or afternoon they announced this! Millwall have done it for Wigan away this Sunday- £5. Nottingham Forest did it for QPR away- free, all who had purchased refunded. The second was a dead-rubber, the first was quite possible to be one. This is a big big game, albeit a scenario in which we still are outsiders for the last place- should the club do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Now that tere is against expectations a chance of the last playoff- at the very least it has gone to the last day. Should the club make strong consideration towards free or heavily subsidised coach travel? Both as a thank you and to be that 12th man. It's not my original suggestion- other people posted about it within the last week, but I think if tomorrow morning or afternoon they announced this! Millwall have done it for Wigan away this Sunday- £5. Nottingham Forest did it for QPR away- free, all who had purchased refunded. The second was a dead-rubber, the first was quite possible to be one. This is a big big game, albeit a scenario in which we still are outsiders for the last place- should the club do this? They should, they won’t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted May 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 Just now, RumRed said: They should, they won’t. We can but hope... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 Just now, Mr Popodopolous said: We can but hope... when was the last time that happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 If the fans cant get up for this game and pay their way then there is no hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted May 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, RumRed said: when was the last time that happened? I know- I know... @cidercity1987 Any idea why Nottingham Forest decided to refund fans and give free travel to QPR for a dead-rubber? Or Millwall to Wigan- football, it's an expensive past-time these days! it's not about the cost as such though, it's about 12th man, backing- marginal gains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: If the fans cant get up for this game and pay their way then there is no hope Words fail me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 1 minute ago, cidercity1987 said: If the fans cant get up for this game and pay their way then there is no hope I don’t think it’s about that. It’s about fans not being able to afford under normal coach prices c£100 for a family of four to get there and money isn’t easy for everyone. And with that thought in mind, and the players needing our backing, it’s about the club facilitating that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: I don’t think it’s about that. It’s about fans not being able to afford under normal coach prices c£100 for a family of four to get there and money isn’t easy for everyone. And with that thought in mind, and the players needing our backing, it’s about the club facilitating that. Our online betting company sponsors could pay as well of course.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenHarryMetAlli Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: I don’t think it’s about that. It’s about fans not being able to afford under normal coach prices c£100 for a family of four to get there and money isn’t easy for everyone. And with that thought in mind, and the players needing our backing, it’s about the club facilitating that. And the fact some fans will be getting up at 3am to travel up there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted May 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: I don’t think it’s about that. It’s about fans not being able to afford under normal coach prices c£100 for a family of four to get there and money isn’t easy for everyone. And with that thought in mind, and the players needing our backing, it’s about the club facilitating that. Couldn't agree more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 Just now, RumRed said: Our online betting company sponsors could as well of course.... It is a casino built for you of course... (if you wanted a way to lose your money, life and missus from your laptop in your bedroom, that is) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club and Country Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 Half expected an announcement tonight straight after final whistle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenHarryMetAlli Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 Just now, Club and Country said: Half expected an announcement tonight straight after final whistle Maybe tomorrow lunchtime, we can dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club and Country Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 Just now, WhenHarryMetAlli said: Maybe tomorrow lunchtime, we can dream. That would be the latest they could do it really! Hope they do would be a good gesture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 6 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: It is a casino built for you of course... (if you wanted a way to lose your money, life and missus from your laptop in your bedroom, that is) The only casino I’d like is one I owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 I mean, if they didn’t do it now, then they never will. Away at Hull on a midday KO with a chance to make the play offs. Seems the perfect opportunity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey 6 Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 No need to do that now. Will sell out regardless. The games to do it is on a Tuesday night where we’re expecting 300 fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted May 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 16 minutes ago, Carey 6 said: No need to do that now. Will sell out regardless. The games to do it is on a Tuesday night where we’re expecting 300 fans. Well Marinakis at Nottingham Forest did it on a Saturday away to QPR in a dead-rubber which isn't even so hard to get to from Nottingham. Following your logic, it was fairly pointless of him to do so. @BCFC11 1) Football an expensive business. 2) Likely to encourage more fans. 3) Other clubs have done it- for games that meant less. 4) It's excellent PR- club maybe could do with a little after the silliness over Easter Eggs? Overblown but we know how the media are. 5) The earliest train from Temple Meads Sunday according to National Rail is 7:45am. That arrives in Hull at 1.22pm- kickoff 12.30pm. It is not too late- Nottingham Forest announced it 2 days maybe even 1 day before the game, refunding all who had purchased and paying for the rest. https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/football-news/evangelos-marinakis-pay-coach-travel-2803920 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC11 Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 Not sure why there is this sudden demand from quite a few for ‘free travel’ for one surely its far too late to arrange such a thing and two is anyone really that bothered if the club do or don’t? Car, train, Plane, Bike or whatever just get to Hull and give the boys our full support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow&Blue&Red Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 Things I want: Free travel to an away game, a right back, some experience in the middle of the park, a creative player to unlock a mean defence, a new striker, a new tannoy in the dolman, Kalas and Dasilva. And a low season ticket price. Is that too much to ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC11 Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 3 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: @BCFC11 1) Football an expensive business. 2) Likely to encourage more fans. 3) Other clubs have done it. 4) It's excellent PR. I get all your points @Mr Popodopolous but my main point was that surely it’s far too late to arrange it all? It’s only 4 days until the game, coach company’s already booked, and most would of decided if they were going or not and made other plans, and with CATS leaving at 5am I’m pretty sure not many would fancy getting up that early just to save a few £’s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted May 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 1 minute ago, BCFC11 said: I get all your points @Mr Popodopolous but my main point was that surely it’s far too late to arrange it all? It’s only 4 days until the game, coach company’s already booked, and most would of decided if they were going or not and made other plans, and with CATS leaving at 5am I’m pretty sure not many would fancy getting up that early just to save a few £’s. Fair- maybe logistically it would rule it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 Flying to Belgium - then Zeebrugge to Hull ferry .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 2, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 11 hours ago, Carey 6 said: No need to do that now. Will sell out regardless. Only 2 of the allocated 5 blocks sold so far, not a chance on earth we will sell the rest. Remember also tickets are ONLY on sale until 3pm tomorrow ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TETBURY MASSIVE Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 7 minutes ago, phantom said: Only 2 of the allocated 5 blocks sold so far, not a chance on earth we will sell the rest. Remember also tickets are ONLY on sale until 2pm tomorrow ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 2, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 2 hours ago, TETBURY MASSIVE said: Got confused with the date and time lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityboy Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 It's potd too though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC1512 Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 3 hours ago, cityboy said: It's potd too though Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted May 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Well realistically we knew this wasn't happening- would have been useful to have it confirmed though IMO by our SLO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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