We've Never Had It So Bad! Please Answer My Question. Just about in tears as I post this!!
#1
Posted 08 October 2019 - 10:53 AM
The reason I’m posting again is simple, the club I love and have volunteered at for 42 years is dying. That’s not a position that I ever envisaged when we were being entertained by Paul Cook’s superb side, and whilst at that time I could see that we were more likely to have bad times rather than great times, a second straight relegation battle in the National League did not feature in any of my nightmare scenarios back then.
Our club (that’s OUR CLUB) has been run into the ground and trust in the governance and management capabilities is at an all-time low and continues to fall week by week. Crowds have plummeted after four years of declining results and many decisions, on and off the field, have baffled the majority.
That said, all I want to do at this stage is ask a question, aimed at fans that have been loyal regulars but now don’t come as often or even not at all.
The question is, if the club were to be wholly taken over by a consortium of genuine local supporters, would you consider returning on a more regular basis even if the immediate prospect of a significant upturn in results was not forthcoming?
If your answer is ‘yes’ the response is easy, but please add any comments that could help potential bidders formulate their plans.
If your answer is ‘no’ please say what would need to be implemented to encourage you to return.
I’m asking the question in good faith to potentially help out real and genuine interest in the club’s future wellbeing to enable pragmatic decisions and predictions to be made by a number of people who genuinely have an interest in getting the club back on track and returning to being a vital and respected part of the community once more.
Thanks in advance for any input, it will all be useful.
I’m off to AFC Fylde now (make a turn at Preston, seems ominous), I fear there will not be many there in Blue!!
Phil
#2
Posted 08 October 2019 - 11:02 AM
#3
Posted 08 October 2019 - 11:05 AM
#4
Posted 08 October 2019 - 11:07 AM
In answer, yes I’d start attending when I could (with a potential +1). I haven’t paid for a match at the Proact since Tommy Lee’s testimonial and before that the 3-3 with Colchester under Saunders.
#5
Posted 08 October 2019 - 11:11 AM
Even if a blunt and scary statement was issued that things need to change and it may take 2-3 to sort out before we can push on again was released. I think past experience (post Darren brown) shows that people will rally behind the club.
I would expect the 5-6k to be there week in week out but there are no end of people I talk to who say they won't return until the current incumbents have left the building.
A good honest piece of PR around the people of Chesterfield having their club back will go a long way
#6
Posted 08 October 2019 - 11:11 AM
I think any wholesale change of ownership and administrative management would bring a better financial status for our Club....more folk would return and the coffers improved. And new administrative management would most likely also improve our Club's financial status.
I wish you all the best with my full support.
#7
Posted 08 October 2019 - 11:12 AM
#8
Posted 08 October 2019 - 11:19 AM
I stopped attending games two years ago, after being a ST holder for many.
I will never attend a game again, until we have owners who actually care about the club AND it's all important fans.
So my answer is Yes, I would return to games and being a ST holder again under new ownership.
#9
Posted 08 October 2019 - 11:23 AM
If it did happen, you could do a lot worse than put the only honest man at the club up as chairman. Jim Brown. They could also do the right thing an give a fully deserved Testimonial to.
Hoare (400)
#10
Posted 08 October 2019 - 11:24 AM
If there is any hope, on what seems a very distant horizon, then I will be more than happy to support any potential consortium in whatever way I can.
#11
Posted 08 October 2019 - 11:28 AM
IMO the price of a ticket from watching potential promotion to championship football to watching the non league football wasn't enough of a drop to keep me interested in going and from the results i'm so glad i haven't wasted my money over last season and this. the two seasons before were bad enough watching us play and thinking my sunday league side is better and more committed that them lot.
its upsetting every time someone at work asks how we got on at the weekend and my reply being 'OOOOO just the usual'
the article someone wrote about us being the most depressing team to watch in England really stuck the knife in as it is very very true.
someone needs to come in and see the amount of hurt that we have been through over the last few years and put things in place to get OUR CLUB back to being OUR CLUB
lots of respect for your post with all the things you have done for OUR CLUB
#12
Posted 08 October 2019 - 11:30 AM
philtooleycfss, on 08 October 2019 - 10:53 AM, said:
Hi Phil - we all knew it was bad but for you to say this I fear the end is upon us.
Your post on Twitter showing your grand-daughter on the pitch in the CFC shirt with the caption ‘at least someone on the pitch has pride in the shirt ‘ adequately summed up the current on field situation and should be put up on the dressing room before every game.
I told the players something similar but this was not deemed acceptable.
As you know I have 7 lounge tickets and used to bring many guests as well as using the restaurant hospitality on many occasions -we do not use this anymore neither will I be bringing any additional guests.
Members of our group used to use the ground facilities for Xmas functions etc this has also stopped.
I am sure if a well meaning group of fans wanted to run the club they would get 100% support from our group and they would then start to encourage others to come along as well as channeling as much money into the club as we could afford.
The main thing that needs to change in our lounge is the pricing as having to pay £35 to bring a guest is extortionate at this level with the product being offered
Let me know if you need any further info /input and we will help where possible
Keep the faith Phil we can’t afford to lose the likes of you
Gary
#13
Posted 08 October 2019 - 11:32 AM
The thing is, we all know that we are a good investment because the support is loyal to the club.
#14
Posted 08 October 2019 - 11:37 AM
I myself would still purchase a season ticket for myself and my son. I would still buy the drinks and 50/50 tickets.
Even if we dropped into the league below.
#15
Posted 08 October 2019 - 11:39 AM
#16
Posted 08 October 2019 - 11:40 AM
With an honest, upfront assessment of the state of play.
Not been since Woking
#17
Posted 08 October 2019 - 11:41 AM
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Posted 08 October 2019 - 11:41 AM
#19
Posted 08 October 2019 - 11:43 AM
#20
Posted 08 October 2019 - 11:44 AM