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« on: January 27, 2022, 11:39:59 am » |
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I have been looking through a load of old programmes from 70's, 80's & 90's and one thing that really struck me was that we "do" very little to bring in money apart from playing a game ever 2 weeks. These programmes advertised events put on by NTFC and there was quite a lot going on, discos, quizzes, celebrity dinners every few weeks and at sensible prices, nowadays virtually everything is between £50 -£65 per person. That's fine for corporate clients but rules out most "common or garden" fans. Sutton were advertising "Comedy nights", when was the last time we did anything like that ?
Now the Trust have been deliberately side-lined, everything else is left to Sixfields Travel organise, with them taking any loss that might occur, but, in my opinion, we have no one keeping an eye out for what could bring in money by getting more use out of the limited facilities we have.
Another thing, Carr's Bar has only had ONE TV working virtually all season, I mentioned this to Tom Clliffe who did ask the club about it, but it was still the same at the FGR match. If they don't want to buy another couple of TV's,out of their own pockets, why not try a raffle of a framed signed shirt or a couple of corporate match tickets, prizes which cost NTFC next to nothing but would raise £1,000 to buy a couple of decent TV for Carrs in no time.
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Shoemaker
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« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2022, 12:19:52 pm » |
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Why don’t the club do an auction for fans with the prize being a place up front against Salford?
That way we can get new stuff for carrs bar and finally a new striker that we’ve only needed all month.
Then again maybe the owners could pay for some tellys etc like owners of other football clubs do.
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« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2022, 12:25:00 pm » |
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They should have strippers.
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Carton Lid
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« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2022, 12:49:54 pm » |
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Some constructive replies already  |
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« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2022, 12:51:12 pm » |
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I’m just watching what plans dale vince has for forest green ….. WOW  Has anyone found out what David and kelvins future plans for the cobblers are….? Has the fans rep finished his walk yet and bothered asking and reporting back. I am more than a bit concerned that the plan may be to acquire the land and then disappear…. I asked last week if anyone on here could confirm that the owners see a future for the club post land acquisition but not one person can verify that they have….. Tom Cliffe….. Can you ask the question please just to reassure me even if no one else on here deems it relevant Thankyou. |
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« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2022, 13:00:19 pm » |
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I’m just watching what plans dale vince has for forest green ….. WOW Has anyone found out what David and kelvins future plans for the cobblers are….? Has the fans rep finished his walk yet and bothered asking and reporting back. I am more than a bit concerned that the plan may be to acquire the land and then disappear…. I asked last week if anyone on here could confirm that the owners see a future for the club post land acquisition but not one person can verify that they have….. Tom Cliffe….. Can you ask the question please just to reassure me even if no one else on here deems it relevant Thankyou. Other than above, have you contacted the club or Tom directly to ask? A one word answer is enough. |
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« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2022, 13:08:18 pm » |
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I’m just watching what plans dale vince has for forest green ….. WOW I hope he's checked the price of timber these days  We haven't got Deadpool or an Eco multi-millionaire....we've got Kelv and Dave, hot on the trail of some contaminated land. I reckon we are going to have our 'moment' at some point, it's the law of probability. I'm just not sure how many of us will be here to see it. |
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Shoemaker
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« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2022, 13:12:57 pm » |
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I hope he's checked the price of timber these days We haven't got Deadpool or an Eco multi-millionaire....we've got Kelv and Dave, hot on the trail of some contaminated land. I reckon we are going to have our 'moment' at some point, it's the law of probability. I'm just not sure how many of us will be here to see it. Brilliant I’m struggling with covid at the moment and that’s made me laugh and cough  Thanks for cheering me up |
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everbrite
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« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2022, 13:16:17 pm » |
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I’m just watching what plans dale vince has for forest green ….. WOW Has anyone found out what David and kelvins future plans for the cobblers are….? Has the fans rep finished his walk yet and bothered asking and reporting back. I am more than a bit concerned that the plan may be to acquire the land and then disappear…. I asked last week if anyone on here could confirm that the owners see a future for the club post land acquisition but not one person can verify that they have….. Tom Cliffe….. Can you ask the question please just to reassure me even if no one else on here deems it relevant Thankyou. Get to some games first otherwise this is false concern! |
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« Reply #9 on: January 27, 2022, 13:34:01 pm » |
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Get to some games first otherwise this is false concern!
Waste of ink |
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« Reply #10 on: January 27, 2022, 13:49:05 pm » |
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I have been looking through a load of old programmes from 70's, 80's & 90's and one thing that really struck me was that we "do" very little to bring in money apart from playing a game ever 2 weeks. These programmes advertised events put on by NTFC and there was quite a lot going on, discos, quizzes, celebrity dinners every few weeks and at sensible prices, nowadays virtually everything is between £50 -£65 per person. That's fine for corporate clients but rules out most "common or garden" fans. Sutton were advertising "Comedy nights", when was the last time we did anything like that ?
Now the Trust have been deliberately side-lined, everything else is left to Sixfields Travel organise, with them taking any loss that might occur, but, in my opinion, we have no one keeping an eye out for what could bring in money by getting more use out of the limited facilities we have.
Another thing, Carr's Bar has only had ONE TV working virtually all season, I mentioned this to Tom Clliffe who did ask the club about it, but it was still the same at the FGR match. If they don't want to buy another couple of TV's,out of their own pockets, why not try a raffle of a framed signed shirt or a couple of corporate match tickets, prizes which cost NTFC next to nothing but would raise £1,000 to buy a couple of decent TV for Carrs in no time.
It took long enough to get an apostrophe up on the signage! Not too fussed about an extra tv screen personally, but another barrel of ale a week so it doesn't run out by 1.30pm might address an issue since the place opened!  |
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« Reply #11 on: January 27, 2022, 13:58:12 pm » |
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Some constructive replies already Don't give up Lid and if you want a donation to the TV's will help out. |
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Carton Lid
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« Reply #12 on: January 27, 2022, 14:33:00 pm » |
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Get to some games first otherwise this is false concern!
He's got Covid at the moment so we don't want to see him |
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everbrite
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« Reply #13 on: January 27, 2022, 14:57:44 pm » |
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He's got Covid at the moment so we don't want to see him Quite but he claimed he met a Luton Supporter fairly recently Then informed us all that 'happy days' are nearly with us over 10 days ago! Might be right I suppose come Barrow! |
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« Reply #14 on: January 27, 2022, 15:07:58 pm » |
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I’m just watching what plans dale vince has for forest green ….. WOW Has anyone found out what David and kelvins future plans for the cobblers are….? Has the fans rep finished his walk yet and bothered asking and reporting back. I am more than a bit concerned that the plan may be to acquire the land and then disappear…. I asked last week if anyone on here could confirm that the owners see a future for the club post land acquisition but not one person can verify that they have….. Tom Cliffe….. Can you ask the question please just to reassure me even if no one else on here deems it relevant Coz I can't be @rsed!!Thankyou. Think that scans better |
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« Reply #15 on: January 27, 2022, 15:21:54 pm » |
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Quite but he claimed he met a Luton Supporter fairly recently Then informed us all that 'happy days' are nearly with us over 10 days ago! Might be right I suppose come Barrow! Waste of ink |
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Shoemaker
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« Reply #16 on: January 27, 2022, 15:31:04 pm » |
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He's got Covid at the moment so we don't want to see him I’ve been bloody rough with it what with being on insulin , they tested my positive test and whilst everyone seems to have omicron I got delta !!! If your elderly or have health issues you really don’t want it so stay safe everyone Hopefully il be ok for august roger If anyone on here doubts this they can buy me a ticket for the weekend and il sit next to them Not really as I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. Ps Sorry for taking the thread off topic but after the time I’ve had I actually think it’s crazy that masks are being dumped. A bit too early imo Anyway stay safe everyone |
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« Reply #17 on: January 27, 2022, 15:36:40 pm » |
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I’ve been bloody rough with it what with being on insulin , they tested my positive test and whilst everyone seems to have omicron I got delta !!! If your elderly or have health issues you really don’t want it so stay safe everyone Hopefully il be ok for august roger If anyone on here doubts this they can buy me a ticket for the weekend and il sit next to them Not really as I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. Ps Sorry for taking the thread off topic but after the time I’ve had I actually think it’s crazy that masks are being dumped. A bit too early imo Anyway stay safe everyone Hope you get better soon! |
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« Reply #18 on: January 27, 2022, 15:47:39 pm » |
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Did you sit there and think "You know what, there's not been a new thread on The Hotel End that is allowing people to hit the club or board or both with a big s***ty stick or bore us to death with how the club aren't progressing or talk of land grabbers, I know, I'll start one"
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« Reply #19 on: January 27, 2022, 16:07:01 pm » |
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Going back to the original post, I think its difficult to do anything at sixfields as its out of the centre. If was still at the country ground and people could walk from home or bus station then could do things.
I think any events would need to be held in the centre and therefore hire a venue which would reduce profit.
I've looked at the items they auction on ebay but its either an old player or one of the fringe players so never been inspired.
I do think a raffle for a signed team shirt, or a 'player of your choice' would be good or hospitality at one of the less exciting games.
Personally wouldn't go to a comedy night or anything like that. A summer beer fest might be an idea but again cant have it as sixfields as people would have to drive.
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