[Westbars Spireite]

Vive La Revolution!

[Somerset Spireite]

spireiterob, on 19 February 2016 - 12:50 PM, said:

Same please

I would also be keen to peruse but don't worry if you have worries about circulating things too widely ...

Thanks in advance.

Gareth

[CFC91]

I've also asked Nige very nicely to be enlightened

[Bluekent]

spireitenag, on 19 February 2016 - 09:09 AM, said:

Any genuine fan is welcome to contact me and see all info I have received.

No secrets with me.

I will not however make anything available on here as there may be legal ramifications.

I'd like to know through pm as well please.

[Mr Mercury]

CFC91, on 19 February 2016 - 01:23 PM, said:

I've also asked Nige very nicely to be enlightened

As have I!

[Andy Spireite]

Mr Mercury, on 19 February 2016 - 01:24 PM, said:

As have I!

Looks like we could require a mods style sub forum

[Mr Mercury]

Andy Spireite, on 19 February 2016 - 01:26 PM, said:

Looks like we could require a mods style sub forum

Can I moderate it?..

[JonB]

Westbars Spireite, on 19 February 2016 - 12:46 PM, said:

My PMs are reading and willing to receive.

I'll wait for you to read, digest and then summarise it nicely for me in a PM!

This post has been edited by JonB: 19 February 2016 - 01:54 PM

[Rudeboy spireite]

The Millwall fans in the hospitality box were my guests, it was deceased friend of mines brother, disabled wife in a wheelchair and another couple and for Chris to come out with a statement like he has beggars belief. When we bought the hospitality box we signed a contract and nowhere in the contract does it mention not being able to bring away fans. Don't worry it wont happen again as I wont be spending any money down there again.

[semi130497]

Mr Mercury, on 19 February 2016 - 01:24 PM, said:

As have I!

me too he will have more pm requests than Mansfield have fans. perhaps 50

[Westbars Spireite]

Rudeboy spireite, on 19 February 2016 - 03:26 PM, said:

The Millwall fans in the hospitality box were my guests, it was deceased friend of mines brother, disabled wife in a wheelchair and another couple and for Chris to come out with a statement like he has beggars belief. When we bought the hospitality box we signed a contract and nowhere in the contract does it mention not being able to bring away fans. Don't worry it wont happen again as I wont be spending any money down there again.

What happened to cause any issues? The club happily take money from away fans in the hospitality areas. If people behave, what's the issue?

PS, If you want rid genuinely I know someone who will take it as he wanted one himself.

This post has been edited by Westbars Spireite: 19 February 2016 - 03:34 PM

[starsky72]

Rudeboy spireite, on 19 February 2016 - 03:26 PM, said:

The Millwall fans in the hospitality box were my guests, it was deceased friend of mines brother, disabled wife in a wheelchair and another couple and for Chris to come out with a statement like he has beggars belief. When we bought the hospitality box we signed a contract and nowhere in the contract does it mention not being able to bring away fans. Don't worry it wont happen again as I wont be spending any money down there again.

Seems a very strange thing to say unless there was some kind of altercation?

[Stoptalkingbol]

Rudeboy spireite, on 19 February 2016 - 03:26 PM, said:

The Millwall fans in the hospitality box were my guests, it was deceased friend of mines brother, disabled wife in a wheelchair and another couple and for Chris to come out with a statement like he has beggars belief. When we bought the hospitality box we signed a contract and nowhere in the contract does it mention not being able to bring away fans. Don't worry it wont happen again as I wont be spending any money down there again.

How much did they charge you for the box for the season?

[shaun1866]

Rudeboy spireite, on 19 February 2016 - 03:26 PM, said:

The Millwall fans in the hospitality box were my guests, it was deceased friend of mines brother, disabled wife in a wheelchair and another couple and for Chris to come out with a statement like he has beggars belief. When we bought the hospitality box we signed a contract and nowhere in the contract does it mention not being able to bring away fans. Don't worry it wont happen again as I wont be spending any money down there again.

What did the coppers go up for then ?

[CFC91]

Plenty of away fans in other hospitality. Last 2 times i've done it we've had Bury and Bradford fans respectively on our table.

[ELTON 2020]

freelander2, on 18 February 2016 - 10:40 PM, said:

Minutes from the Fans' Forum:

FANS’ FORUM

6 February 2016

Present at the meeting:

Chris Turner, Nick Johnson, Kevin Fitzgerald, John Croot, Roy Frisby, Maurice Whyman, Andy Boden, Darryl Carpenter, Jon Morris, Ian Browes, Nigel Goodlad, Gary Bown, Lesley Brentnall and Ronnie McGirr.

Apologies received from:

Sarah Frisby.

Matters Discussed:

In response to a question regarding the club’s financial position, Chris Turner stated that chairman Dave Allen will not let the club get into a bad financial position. Chris added that the conference & banqueting department will have a separate bank account.

Gary Bown questioned the pricing in the DCJ Group Spires Restaurant, pointing out that hospitality is cheaper at certain other clubs. Kevin Fitzgerald said: “We feel we’ve got the pricing right. The lounge is well used.”

When Nigel Goodlad asked about the Millwall fans in the Spencers Solicitors (East) Stand at the recent game, Chris pointed out that they were guests in the hospitality box. “We won’t allow fans of the opposition team to go in there in the future,” he added.

Jon Morris asked if there had ever been any hope of keeping Sam Morsy. Chris responded by saying they were “a million miles away” from agreeing a new contract. He added: “For well over 12 months he’s wanted to leave. We didn’t receive any other offers for him so it was a case of either take some money now or receive nothing in a few months’ time.”

When Ronnie McGirr asked what would happen if the defensive area was further weakened by injuries, Chris said: “We’d have to bring in another loan player.”

Roy Frisby suggested that three-year season tickets be considered. Chris responded by saying that this would create a cash-flow problem. He added that walk-up ticket prices would be increased. “People who support the club week in, week out deserve to be rewarded,” he said.

Darryl Carpenter asked if the chairman was happy with the attendances. Chris replied that he was, adding that he never criticises the fans who follow the team, home and away. “He says we need more of the fans who don’t come to watch the matches,” said Chris.

When Jon Morris asked about the likely debt by the end of the season, Chris said that he wouldn’t like to put a figure on it. “We are consolidating,” he said. “We’ve got to keep recruiting and Paul Mitchell is lining up targets for Danny to watch.” He added: “The chairman will be doing something before the summer to reduce the debt.”

Maurice Whyman asked about the progress of the Player Performance Pathway. Chris pointed out that Rai Simons and Gboly Ariyibi without the PPP. “It saved us £40,000 by funding a reserve keeper last season,” he said. “It’s a separate business so it doesn't drain any money from the club.”

In response to a question posed via Twitter regarding the decision to quote transfer fees as ‘undisclosed’, Chris explained that clubs often want to keep their business confidential. For example, they might not want other clubs to know how much they’ve received for a player as it can result in a higher asking price being quoted by a selling club.

Roy Frisby asked how families can be attracted to matches, suggesting that food offers, for example, could be put on. Kevin said it is something that can be looked at, adding: “We are looking at ways of brightening up the concourses to make them more welcoming.”

Jon Morris pointed out that the card readers in the Brampton Brewery 1866 Lounge are not working. The club representatives in attendance said that this would be looked in to.

Nigel Goodland congratulated Nick Johnson on Spire Writes’ runner-up spot in the Programme Monthly League One awards. Nick acknowledged the efforts of all the people involved in the process of putting the publication together. “We are always looking at ways of improving the programme so I’d welcome any ideas for next season,” he said.

Nigel Goodlad suggested that the club consider selling team sheets as there are many people who collect them. Following a discussion, it was agreed that team sheets would be sold after matches.

Roy Frisby asked if the club had considered staging a programme fair. It was agreed that relevant research would be carried out to establish whether it was an idea worth exploring.

Lesley Brentnall claimed that the switch to selling travel tickets in the ticket office had not worked out. Kevin pointed out that a terminal needs to be installed which will resolve the problem.

Roy asked whether any progress had been made regarding the installation of a large screen in the car park. Kevin said that an appeal against the council’s decision to reject the application was submitted in October. “We are awaiting a decision,” he added. Kevin went on to say that he was looking forward to the LED pitch-side signs being installed in June, adding: “We’ve sold quite a bit of advertising already.”

Read more at http://www.chesterfi...48VC4PdAscBY.99

A few wins should do that!!

[Snowflake McBedwetter]

Roy Frisby suggested that three-year season tickets be considered. Chris responded by saying that this would create a cash-flow problem. He added that walk-up ticket prices would be increased. “People who support the club week in, week out deserve to be rewarded,” he said.Darryl Carpenter asked if the chairman was happy with the attendances.

Chris replied that he was, adding that he never criticises the fans who follow the team, home and away. “He says we need more of the fans who don’t come to watch the matches,” said Chris.

I find it incredible that this bloke gets paid a wage to spout this nonsense.

So the 'reward' season ticket holders get is what? No reduction if we're demoted? The joy of knowing walk-ins will have to pay more?

And hands up who thinks charging walk ins more money whilst pointing an accusatory finger at them for not buying ST's will increase either walk ins or ST sales!?

I wouldn't trust him to put the bins out. Madness!!!

[lindo-spireite]

Westbars Spireite, on 19 February 2016 - 03:32 PM, said:

What happened to cause any issues? The club happily take money from away fans in the hospitality areas. If people behave, what's the issue?

PS, If you want rid genuinely I know someone who will take it as he wanted one himself.

Does your mate get the beers in?

[Westbars Spireite]

lindo-spireite, on 19 February 2016 - 04:13 PM, said:

Does your mate get the beers in?

He can certainly afford it if he chooses to!

[Rudeboy spireite]

There were no issues, the police came up because the steward got on the radio because he heard a cockney voice. When they got there they saw a woman in a wheelchair. If your mate wants the box next year they can have it.