[Siberian Spireite]

Greenie78, on 08 July 2020 - 05:21 PM, said:

"I am under no illusion of the task in hand" - Former Chesterfield boss John Sheridan back in management
https://www.derbyshi...agement-2908106

Waterford’s chairman is Lee Power, also chairman of Swindon. They are quite ambitious for their league, I think. Nice part of the world.
I’m sure old Irish John will fit right in with the locals.

[Greenie78]

Chesterfield will find out when they can start training again in upcoming days
https://www.derbyshi...ng-days-2910244

[calvin plummers socks]

Strange article that one?
Teams are able to train at the moment if they chose to.

I did hear an awful but sadly true story of a League 2 team who had told their team to do individual fitness sessions by following Joe Wick’s daily YouTube videos 😂😂😂

[Greenie78]

'Eoin is a player I know very well' - Ian Evatt makes former Chesterfield striker his first signing at Bolton Wanderers
https://www.derbyshi...nderers-2910859

[Lincs Spireite]

Greenie78, on 11 July 2020 - 08:24 AM, said:

'Eoin is a player I know very well' - Ian Evatt makes former Chesterfield striker his first signing at Bolton Wanderers
https://www.derbyshi...nderers-2910859

At least he isn't going to Mansfield

[Greenie78]

'The first club shirt he wore was a Chesterfield one' - tributes paid to World Cup winner Jack Charlton after he dies, aged 85
https://www.derbyshi...aged-85-2910963

[Greenie78]

National League clubs could be allowed to fill a third of their stadiums next season - but it would mean no away fans
https://www.derbyshi...-season-2911828

[CFC91]

Greenie78, on 13 July 2020 - 11:35 AM, said:

National League clubs could be allowed to fill a third of their stadiums next season - but it would mean no away fans
https://www.derbyshi...-season-2911828

How would we do it do you think?

STs + first come first served? (assume we didnt sell 3300 STs?)

[dtp]

CFC91, on 13 July 2020 - 01:17 PM, said:

How would we do it do you think?

STs + first come first served? (assume we didnt sell 3300 STs?)

I thought this had been debated sufficiently on the other thread except nobody knows enough to do the maths on seating arrangements to cover STs from the same household being able to sit together, seat spacing to be "one in nine" for single people or "two in fifteen", the natural spacing provided by existing stairways etc. All to fit in with social distancing measures currently in place.

If all STs can be sat in three stands then "first come first served" can sit in the remaining one or remaining left over seats.

The Club will have to do the maths based on the demographics in respect of ST uptake first but targeting 3300 would be a decent number if it can be achieved and, hopefully, within the Trust's financial planning if they are succesful this week.

[The Earl of Chesterfield]

dtp, on 13 July 2020 - 01:44 PM, said:

I thought this had been debated sufficiently on the other thread except nobody knows enough to do the maths on seating arrangements to cover STs from the same household being able to sit together, seat spacing to be "one in nine" for single people or "two in fifteen", the natural spacing provided by existing stairways etc. All to fit in with social distancing measures currently in place.

If all STs can be sat in three stands then "first come first served" can sit in the remaining one or remaining left over seats.

The Club will have to do the maths based on the demographics in respect of ST uptake first but targeting 3300 would be a decent number if it can be achieved and, hopefully, within the Trust's financial planning if they are succesful this week.

The third of capacity would certainly cover season ticket sales for the last few years whilst also accommodating recent walk-up numbers.

And I'd have no problem with punters prepared to put money in up-front being rewarded for doing so. As long as there IS sufficient overflow for fans who can't do that for whatever reason, though. I also stand by the belief there should be a lottery for available places. Maybe I'm too suspicious but I sense a degree of exceptionalism, the idea that certain folk think their loyalty or relationship with the Club should mean business as usual. All in this together, and all that.

But it all comes back to social distancing. If the all too confused government dictats allow enough individual seats. The extra staff needed to police it. The lack of money making facilities. Longer queues in and out. Alongside what happens to the testing station blocking the entire south stand and several gates elsewhere.

We've been debating this for several weeks yet workable solutions seem as absent as ever.

[dim view]

The Earl of Chesterfield, on 14 July 2020 - 07:13 AM, said:

The third of capacity would certainly cover season ticket sales for the last few years whilst also accommodating recent walk-up numbers.

And I'd have no problem with punters prepared to put money in up-front being rewarded for doing so. As long as there IS sufficient overflow for fans who can't do that for whatever reason, though. I also stand by the belief there should be a lottery for available places. Maybe I'm too suspicious but I sense a degree of exceptionalism, the idea that certain folk think their loyalty or relationship with the Club should mean business as usual. All in this together, and all that.

But it all comes back to social distancing. If the all too confused government dictats allow enough individual seats. The extra staff needed to police it. The lack of money making facilities. Longer queues in and out. Alongside what happens to the testing station blocking the entire south stand and several gates elsewhere.

We've been debating this for several weeks yet workable solutions seem as absent as ever.

Yep. The views in the article are the ones of one NL team owner - a mate of Carson's. There's no reference by him of who might be driving the groundwork or presenting official recommendations.

Let's get this show on the road on the back of global scientific advice, government backing, proper costings, and pilots.

[60s 70s Spireite]

The Earl of Chesterfield, on 14 July 2020 - 07:13 AM, said:

The third of capacity would certainly cover season ticket sales for the last few years whilst also accommodating recent walk-up numbers.

And I'd have no problem with punters prepared to put money in up-front being rewarded for doing so. As long as there IS sufficient overflow for fans who can't do that for whatever reason, though. I also stand by the belief there should be a lottery for available places. Maybe I'm too suspicious but I sense a degree of exceptionalism, the idea that certain folk think their loyalty or relationship with the Club should mean business as usual. All in this together, and all that.

But it all comes back to social distancing. If the all too confused government dictats allow enough individual seats. The extra staff needed to police it. The lack of money making facilities. Longer queues in and out. Alongside what happens to the testing station blocking the entire south stand and several gates elsewhere.

We've been debating this for several weeks yet workable solutions seem as absent as ever.

And I’ve yet to see anyone on here offer a solution for the many clubs in our league with far more standing room than seating. We will need someone to play against. Unless it’s Fylde every week.

[boot]

60s 70s Spireite, on 14 July 2020 - 10:12 AM, said:

And I've yet to see anyone on here offer a solution for the many clubs in our league with far more standing room than seating. We will need someone to play against. Unless it's Fylde every week.

It's simple. They will have to budget on the basis of the numbers they can allow in. If club X says we can only get 200 in they will definitely have to be fully semi pro, or decide not to compete at all. The gravy will be thinner at every club.

[60s 70s Spireite]

boot, on 14 July 2020 - 01:17 PM, said:

It's simple. They will have to budget on the basis of the numbers they can allow in. If club X says we can only get 200 in they will definitely have to be fully semi pro, or decide not to compete at all. The gravy will be thinner at every club.

Realistically such clubs will ensure the league doesn't restart without them. In any event, the NL will be led by the EFL, its pointless the NL starting out of sync with the lower leagues. I see the only ones commenting on the speculation are local journos (also same press owner) of the 'bigger' clubs. I would think its all in the head of the Fylde owner.

[Greenie78]

New era beckons at Chesterfield FC as two councils agree to provide loans for takeover deal
https://www.derbyshi...er-deal-2913563

[Greenie78]

'Cautious elation' - Chesterfield fans react as takeover edges closer after councils agree to provide loans
https://www.derbyshi...e-loans-2914090

[dim view]

Greenie78, on 15 July 2020 - 11:10 AM, said:

'Cautious elation' - Chesterfield fans react as takeover edges closer after councils agree to provide loans
https://www.derbyshi...e-loans-2914090

Hi Greenie

Could you tell us exactly when the 5 days expires please?
Presumably the DCC decision was made some time ago so their 5 days has long gone?

[Greenie78]

Hi Dim View, it is five calendar days. The decision was made Tuesday so the call-in would need to be triggered by Sunday. I'm told the decision was unanimous so a call-in is not expected. You are correct about DCC. Cheers.

[Greenie78]

'You never know, it could be quite fun' - Chesterfield FC takeover will bring new hope but there will be challenges along the way
https://www.derbyshi...ong-way-2915334