Admin Ian M Posted November 7, 2005 Admin Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 As attendances continue to drop it occured to me that the club could rent out pillows and duvets to those in attendence.Against Notts County I was able to watch the match whilst sprawled across 4 seats (I could have had more if I'd wished but I'm only a shortass!) and was only lacking the aforementioned pillow & duvet to complete my matchday comfort. With the expected fall in attendences as our losing streak lengthens, this could be a method of plugging the financial shortfall that will inevitably follow.Anyone think this idea is worth pursuing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 As attendances continue to drop it occured to me that the club could rent out pillows and duvets to those in attendence.Against Notts County I was able to watch the match whilst sprawled across 4 seats (I could have had more if I'd wished but I'm only a shortass!) and was only lacking the aforementioned pillow & duvet to complete my matchday comfort. With the expected fall in attendences as our losing streak lengthens, this could be a method of plugging the financial shortfall that will inevitably follow.Anyone think this idea is worth pursuing? I think a better way would be to charge you for the 4 seats so that there would be no financial shortfall. The next obvious move would be to measure all supporters before entry and only admit those over 7ft. tall. Any that do not measure up but still insist on entry would have to undergo an elongating session with the Spanish Inquisition. It would be excruciatingly painful and end up being very expensive, but as a loyal supporter i'm sure you could 'stretch' to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 As attendances continue to drop it occured to me that the club could rent out pillows and duvets to those in attendence.Against Notts County I was able to watch the match whilst sprawled across 4 seats (I could have had more if I'd wished but I'm only a shortass!) and was only lacking the aforementioned pillow & duvet to complete my matchday comfort. With the expected fall in attendences as our losing streak lengthens, this could be a method of plugging the financial shortfall that will inevitably follow.Anyone think this idea is worth pursuing? Could we fill the empty seats with mannequins and tell the players it's a sell out...might spur them on?The dolls would probably generate a better atmosphere than us too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted November 7, 2005 Author Admin Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 I think a better way would be to charge you for the 4 seats so that there would be no financial shortfall. The next obvious move would be to measure all supporters before entry and only admit those over 7ft. tall. Any that do not measure up but still insist on entry would have to undergo an elongating session with the Spanish Inquisition. It would be excruciatingly painful and end up being very expensive, but as a loyal supporter i'm sure you could 'stretch' to that. I can see the benefits to the club of your first suggestion, but how is the second suggestion going to make the club money?As I understand it, there are already professional (& amateur) persons out there who are willing to inflict these torturous techniques on the willing. How could the club with no experience in the field of inflicting physical pain hope to compete against the vastly more experienced people already offering these services?The way I see it, the club just misses out in the short-term whilst those of us loyal enough undergo this treatment.Could we fill the empty seats with mannequins and tell the players it's a sell out...might spur them on?The dolls would probably generate a better atmosphere than us too!No, no, no, no, no!We're trying to reduce the financial burden on the club not increase it by finding extra items for the club to spend valuable money on.I'll let you off just this once but do try harder next time, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 We're trying to reduce the financial burden on the club not increase it by finding extra items for the club to spend valuable money on.I'll let you off just this once but do try harder next time, thanks. Good point, and there's already 11 dummies on the pitch!Could the club charge fans £10 for a 5 mintue run-out up front? Shouldn't affect our performance much... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Sod that, I'll take my own with me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted November 7, 2005 Author Admin Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Good point, and there's already 11 dummies on the pitch!Could the club charge fans £10 for a 5 mintue run-out up front? Shouldn't affect our performance much...I think this idea has already been set in motion by the club as one supporter tried this out on Saturday. If I recall correctly though, on Saturday they were trying him out in Tommy's old position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 I can see the benefits to the club of your first suggestion, but how is the second suggestion going to make the club money?As I understand it, there are already professional (& amateur) persons out there who are willing to inflict these torturous techniques on the willing. How could the club with no experience in the field of inflicting physical pain hope to compete against the vastly more experienced people already offering these services?The way I see it, the club just misses out in the short-term whilst those of us loyal enough undergo this treatment. I'm sure it would work well Madger, i wouldn't be surprised if Hollowhead and Pulis were employed short term to deal with any necessary extensions. Anyway, City have a huge number of "long, suffering" fans already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 As attendances continue to drop it occured to me that the club could rent out pillows and duvets to those in attendence.Against Notts County I was able to watch the match whilst sprawled across 4 seats (I could have had more if I'd wished but I'm only a shortass!) and was only lacking the aforementioned pillow & duvet to complete my matchday comfort. With the expected fall in attendences as our losing streak lengthens, this could be a method of plugging the financial shortfall that will inevitably follow.Anyone think this idea is worth pursuing? You're not thinking of the Health and Safety regulations. There's a clear danger to giving supporters duvets and pillows. Take the incident in the second half when Wilkshire had a chance to drive the ball towards goal with a ricochet pinball goal an inevitable outcome. The gasp of anticipation from the crowd would undoubtedly have woken you up with a start and more than likely you would have fallen off your 4 seats and landed on your head. Secondly, Wilkshire's attempt actually landed in Row P which could have hit you had you not been fully awake.On a different note, can anyone tell me why, with a half empty Atyeo, I continued to sit in the rain at the front. I like to think it was a metaphorical act.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 On a different note, can anyone tell me why, with a half empty Atyeo, I continued to sit in the rain at the front. I like to think it was a metaphorical act.... You're not alone Chivs. I moved to the Atyeo for the first time for a couple of years and sat about 5 rows from the front. My son fancied being next to the tunnel and possibly spotting himself on T.V. We eventually moved out of the rain about a minute from time to take a seat higher up. My only explanation is: WE WERE TRANSFIXED BY GLOOM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC_Dan Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 I think this idea has already been set in motion by the club as one supporter tried this out on Saturday. If I recall correctly though, on Saturday they were trying him out in Tommy's old position.He ran in circles for 30 seconds looking a bit of a berk, before giving in and being escorted from the pitch... yep that's Tommy alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedTauntonian Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 Sod that, I'll take my own with me Won't you feel a little bit silly sat there with your bob the builder quilt wrapped around you though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayer Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 How about putting basketball nets hanging from the roof of the Atyeo, it will make the shots that we have more interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedTauntonian Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 How about putting basketball nets hanging from the roof of the Atyeo, it will make the shots that we have more interesting.Either that or they could OPEN THE EAST END that would make it more interesing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie Eater Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 How about putting basketball nets hanging from the roof of the Atyeo, it will make the shots that we have more interesting.I like the Idea but the club will not go for the quilts and pillows on the grounds of health and safety.Can you imagine how many people would suffocate by holding the pillows to their face so that don't have to watch the game. We would loose 10% of the attendees. Half time entertainment could be a mass pillow fight on the pitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedTauntonian Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 I like the Idea but the club will not go for the quilts and pillows on the grounds of health and safety.Can you imagine how many people would suffocate by holding the pillows to their face so that don't have to watch the game. We would loose 10% of the attendees. Half time entertainment could be a mass pillow fight on the pitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolmanDudess Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 This is turning into post of the year Stop trying to boost your posts RT and get to work :razz: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedTauntonian Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 This is turning into post of the year Stop trying to boost your posts RT and get to work :razz:I can't I'm to ill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayer Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 and he cant go to bed because he left his duvet and pillow at the gate on Sat !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedTauntonian Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 and he cant go to bed because he left his duvet and pillow at the gate on Sat !!!damm i new i left in somewhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted November 8, 2005 Author Admin Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 Won't you feel a little bit silly sat there with your bob the builder quilt wrapped around you though?I thought he was on about bringing his own doll..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 Good point, and there's already 11 dummies on the pitch!Could the club charge fans £10 for a 5 mintue run-out up front? Shouldn't affect our performance much...Never mind the fans, why not charge the players?£3 a game is the going rate, half if they come on as sub, plus a couple of quid for each training session. Reduced rates for students, though luckily we havent got any clever enough.At the end of the season, any money left in the kitty can be used towards an end of season p!$$ up.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BS14Kelly Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 Could we fill the empty seats with mannequins and tell the players it's a sell out...might spur them on?The dolls would probably generate a better atmosphere than us too!I thought all the mannequins sat in the Williams Stand anyway?????????????????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 Bring your own duvet??? Well that depends on the colour surely? Please state the colour of your duvet here!I just re decorated my bedroom , bedding and everything. I thought it was tasteful shades of beige/creams until my son said ' I don't like it, it looks like our away kit', so you see I'll be alright with my kingsize in the Dolman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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