Dave L Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Some time ago we met with EE fans who said they would welcome the chance to have a cider before the game and at half time, and we promised we would look into it. I'm pleased to be able to tell you that for the Bolton and Huddersfield games, a new kiosk will be in place selling Natch at £3 a can, in line with prices around the rest of the stadium. It will be against the wall, to the right of the burger van. It will be open from 1pm to kick off, and then again from about 3.30 until the end of half time. All drinks must be decanted into plastic glasses, and of course no-one will be allowed to take drinks into the stadium A few facts to consider. It has cost £530 to hire the unit for the two games. There was also the cost of getting a licence for that part of the ground, and extra staffing costs which also need to be taken into account, so we're really hoping that fans will back it. To a large extent, that has also dictated the price we have to sell at. Fans asked for the bar, and we are more than happy to give it a go. If it's a success, which we hope it will be, then we'll be looking to continue it for next season. But if sales are low, and we lose money, then it will be more difficult to justify it for next season. We'll release full sales figures after the Huddersfield game to help explain any decision. Support your local cider bar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Good news, well done and thank you Will the bar be open at half time as well as before the game? I can see it being popular between 1.40 & 3pm Those in the EE please support this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Good news, well done and thank you Will the bar be open at half time as well as before the game? I can see it being popular between 1.40 & 3pm Those in the EE please support this It says from 3.30 to the end of half time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave L Posted April 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 It will be open at half time, right up until the whistle goes for the second half, but it will be closed after the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 It says from 3.30 to the end of half time Ah yes, just skimmed over the thread on my phone didn't spot it, thanks It will be open at half time, right up until the whistle goes for the second half, but it will be closed after the game. Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc-17 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 It will be open at half time, right up until the whistle goes for the second half, but it will be closed after the game. Might be worth leaving it open for the 2nd half depending on what the score is at half time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City1984 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Good news and fair play for giving this a go. I would like to point out though Dave that you will be making a decision for future use on the back of two meaningless games at the end of another very poor season which has seen us all but relegated. I hope you take these factors into consideration before possibly condemning something that I am sure will prove to be a success when maybe a bit of optimism creeps back in and dare I say it, passion and entertainment on the pitch. For now though, well done for trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Credit where it is due, I can see it being a success and hopefully at least breaking even financially. Should help pep up the atmosphere as well, under normal circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 This is a positive start but there is a few points to make. Why are they being put into plastic cups? can't we just drink out of cans and then put them in the bin or hand them back? It is not like we are going to get in the east end with them anyway. I hope they'll be served cold and not lukewarm like sometimes in the dolman. I think fans who do not have season tickets will benefit from this due to not being allowed to go into the dolman. Will give them an opportunity to have a drink. Let's hope it is not pissing down with rain on Saturday! Otherwise I'll go in the Dolman instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park End Boy Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Cant help but think back to the bad old days, when the east end was a mass of humanity trying to take chunks out of each other My how times have changed for the better, cider bar at the east end, who would have thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Sounds like a really good ideal, but it must be cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckle_red Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Well done Dave and the lads and ladies that mentioned this in the meeting a couple of months ago. Cracking idea, I'm sure it will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libertine Dream Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Great news take my hat off to who got the ball rolling on this! But as mentioned if it isn't a roaring success straight away please take into account probably 2 low gates for obvious reasons (I expect a fair few st holders arnt bothering going aswell) and possibly shit weather! Looking forward to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidNoble Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 I know why the price is what the price is but always puts me off how I can normally get a four pack of Natch for £4 or less. Captive audience and all that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcsouth Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Dave, is it just cider that will be sold? Can some cans of lager get sold aswell? Just seems that if its only side, your wiping out a large amount of people that don't drink cider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcsouth Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 I know why the price is what the price is but always puts me off how I can normally get a four pack of Natch for £4 or less. Captive audience and all that... Same as in pubs though. Or same as buying a packet of crisp from a newsagent for 70p when you can pop to pound land and get 6 for £1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave L Posted April 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Dave, is it just cider that will be sold? Can some cans of lager get sold aswell? Just seems that if its only side, your wiping out a large amount of people that don't drink cider. I thought East Enders only drank cider ;- in fact I thought it was mandatory! ) I am sure we can arrange for other less apple based beverages to be provided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Dave, Could you please arrange for a free Cider bar in the Bolton and Birmingham dressing rooms prior to kick off? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Well done to the club for organising this. Now then, us fans requested it, lets make sure we make the most of it. Zider I Up, City Landlord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcsouth Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 I thought East Enders only drank cider ;- in fact I thought it was mandatory! ) I am sure we can arrange for other less apple based beverages to be provided. It's ok, I'll pretend I'm from the dolman!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timothy bird Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Oh dave l you've got such a fantastic knowledge of and affinity with east enders havnt you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider red Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Well done the club on this, one question, is cover being provided incase it pours it down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 well done city Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Cloud Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 "Natch at £3 a can, in line with prices around the rest of the stadium" - sure we pay more that that in the Dolman? £3.30 (ish) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 "Natch at £3 a can, in line with prices around the rest of the stadium" - sure we pay more that that in the Dolman? £3.30 (ish) Prices got reduced a few weeks back to £3 for cider etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NATCHER Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Dave, your wiping out a large amount of people that don't drink cider. DAVE L IN GENOCIDE SHOCK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted April 12, 2013 Admin Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Shame that the Natch bar in the DEH was removed, that used to be very handy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Can we borrow a couple of the West Midlands' finest to arrest everyone coming away from the bar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Fantastic move this, well done Dave and the club. "Build it and they will come". I assume dolmanites can access this too if they use the gate at the eastend corner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 DAVE L IN GENOCIDE SHOCK. Do not mock what is a serious pass-time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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