 | Forum
Reply | National League Cup Groups
at 11:47 21 Sep 2024
This reflects what was being said by many clubs in late summer when the FA Cup replays were abandoned because Premier League Clubs wanted to send players across the world to play in other tornaments to make more money. I tend to believe in everything said in this statement. But if our owners are happy to take the financial risks, then who are we to disagree. |
| Forum
Reply | National League Cup Groups
at 08:17 20 Sep 2024
He did. He said he wasn't sure about the merits of this competition, which was "offered" to the National League as an alternative to lucrative cup replays. It may well work for some of the more recently promoted teams the National League as a bit of a novelty. But we all saw the mess of the Papa Johns thing when we were a league team. It won't be well attended. And Hartlepool have opted out despite the opportunity to host Newcastle, Sunderland and Middlesbrough - says it all really |
| Forum
Reply | Solihull Match Thread
at 17:21 14 Sep 2024
James it is the frustration. We can't win them all. But we played too slowly and everybody was urging them on. Shame because we had another 300 or so in today who may not come back for a while. Such a shame. |
| Forum
Reply | Solihull Match Thread
at 15:58 14 Sep 2024
Jim set them up to play slowly and without pace we won't get through a very marshalled Solihull. Hope he changes things at half time. We want new fans to go home happy |
| Forum
Reply | Update from Cameron Ogden.
at 09:14 14 Sep 2024
It is a requirement to have a safeguarding officer at football clubs. There will be processes in place that I am confident of. I know a safeguarding officer at another club and the amount of process and challenge they have to deal with is significant.
On a wider note, and I know it won't be popular with some, we have to embrace the rugby club. They aren't going anywhere. There has been a significant improvement in the relationship since Hornets appointed a new CEO. I go to a Hornets game each year and whilst the crowds are small, they are as passionate about their club as we are. It was great to see them get more than 2000 at a game recently v Owdum. If they succeed and get promoted, our stadium benefits from increased turnover. They help the bar sales thats for sure. [Post edited 14 Sep 10:22]
|
| Forum
Reply | TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Solihull Moors
at 15:04 13 Sep 2024
Solihull have sold 50 tickets so far. So I agree they won't bring that many. I really hope we can create a feel good factor and get bums on seats. Remember when Parkin had us near the top of League Two after years of misery and we had 4000+ turning up. But anything closer to 3,000 would be a good result |
| Forum
Reply | TONIGHTS GAME V MAIDENHEAD UTD
at 13:31 13 Sep 2024
I'd give it a go now Windy if I were you. Its pretty good value for what you get. Yes there are lots of things that could be improved - but we have the cheapest hospitality offer in the league. Our friends up the road want £70 for something similar.
That doesn't mean I disagree with TS. The boxes and the 1907 lounge are a bit drab. It feels like a 1970s community centre. The tables could be spruced up, TVs on etc etc. But the bar is priced well, the food is okay, and you get to hear from an ex player before the game etc etc. And remember you get a programme thrown in too. If we made the improvements that others suggest we could easily then charge £20 more.
I agree that the leather seats are uncomfortable if you are older than a 13 year old child. But you can ask to sit in another seat in the area. [Post edited 13 Sep 13:33]
|
| Forum
Reply | Post-match interview @ Barnet
at 09:52 12 Sep 2024
He doesn't take any prisoners does he? He then said that we announced 1200 fans but there were only 900 there. Talk about having a dig. He has a point though |
| Forum
Reply | Paul Waugh
at 14:08 11 Sep 2024
I accept that MPs need to live somewhere whilst in London on House of Commons business. But it is a bit of a scam in that the state doesn't benefit from the capital gain made on such second homes when they cease to be an MP. The state should build a large hotel style property close to Westminster with every MP being allocated a room. That would take the need away and ensure that MPs only need travel costs reimbursed. Long term the state gains. |
| Forum
Reply | TONIGHTS GAME V MAIDENHEAD UTD
at 00:03 11 Sep 2024
Was Gordon the captain tonight? He made some great tackles again and was frustrated by their goal when talking to mcnulty at the end of the game. He was definitely showing he cared. |
| Forum
Reply | M62 closed at Rochdale
at 16:58 7 Sep 2024
It has indeed been one of the best publicised road closures in years. Lots of gantry signs, local papers and online media, even BBC breakfast TV this morning. Thankfully they don't coincide with our games - although Owdum will be unhappy as the official diversions affect them badly |
| Forum
Reply | Aldershot Screening 07/09/2024
at 08:37 7 Sep 2024
But there is no coverage on DAZN UK is there? Their schedules don't show our game as far as a I can see. |
| Forum
Reply | Gateshead
at 08:31 7 Sep 2024
Just read that the EFL have now changed the entry rules for non league clubs trying to get access to the EFL after the farce with Gateshead last season. You now need a 5 year ground lease agreement (instead of 10) on the proviso that you can secure a 10 year lease deal by the end of your second season in the EFL. With Gateshead being top of the league right now, they will breathe a sigh of relief - and the local council has sought bids to run the stadium from third parties for the Gateshead International Stadium by the end of this month. Whoever wins that process can then negotiate terms with the football club to extend their lease. |
| Forum
Reply | Aldershot Screening 07/09/2024
at 08:23 7 Sep 2024
TNT are no longer the Broadcaster. It is DAZN. As I understand it, they have yet to set up the channel that people can subscribe to in the UK to watch National League games. They are more established in other sports and in Europe - although I can't see our game at our level being a big hit in Europe/worldwide. The blackout window for National League is the same as other leagues - games between 3pm and 5.15pm.
It seems bizarre to me that the National League did a deal with a broadcaster where the broadcaster wasn't ready for Pay for View subscriptions in the UK - or have I got that wrong? [Post edited 7 Sep 8:34]
|
| Forum
Reply | Sir Peter makes his debut
at 17:17 31 Aug 2024
Best performance for 5 or 6 years. Brilliant. McNulty said we are a squad and not a team in his programme notes. They looked like a brilliant TEAM in my opinion. When did we last see us man mark and close down so well. We could so easily have been in double figures. Sir Peter....it is like this every week so please come again. Haha |
| Forum
Reply | Gateshead
at 15:25 30 Aug 2024
You'd think both the football and rugby clubs could cover that shortfall wouldn't you? But things are tight and rugby league is in a right mess financially.
Turning back to Gateshead, the local council claim that the stadium costs loses £800k a year even after the rent received. God knows how they have managed to incur such losses - I can only assume there are historic loans for it. I am sure we said it costs us around £500k a year to run spotland. |
| Forum
Reply | Gateshead
at 17:54 28 Aug 2024
Nope. The National League has asked the EFL to look again at the rule that prevented them partaking in the play-offs. The EFL hasn't changed anything as yet. After the fiasco in April, Gateshead council were asked to agree a full 10 year lease with no break clauses at the end of May and they voted against that by 9 to 1. They are so desperate to offload the stadium (as that council has done with most of its leisure centres and swimming pools) that they wont prejudice any deal with a new stadium operator.
After they won the FA Trophy they didn't have a bus tour and civic reception, opting intead to celebrate with fans at the stadium. The Council took a back seat - wisely.
In the meantime Gateshead FC issued a statement in summer that they are looking at ground share alternatives if it is needed for this coming season. |
| Forum
Reply | Gateshead
at 11:21 28 Aug 2024
The ground is more than up to scratch to meet the league requirements. But the council still won't agree a guaranteed 10 year lease so they will be prevented from entering the play-offs without that.
However they do have a long lease - its the break clauses that are the problem. The council is looking to a private operator to take on the stadium and wants enough flexibility in the lease to allow a new operator to renegotiate terms with both Gateshead FC and Newcastle Thunder RLFC. They are hoping to get a deal off the ground this year, so that would allow Gateshead to negotiate a 10 year term with the new operator. Time will tell. They are also exploring a move to another ground including South Shields down the road. |
| Forum
Reply | Digital Ticketing app
at 23:23 24 Aug 2024
Hi David. How are you doing? Is your football ban over now? |
| Forum
Reply | TO-DAYS GAME
at 23:15 24 Aug 2024
I feel sorry for East. He was getting frustrated just like the crowd - about 75 minutes in we had passed the ball about 90 times across the area in front of thei box, the crowd were restless and shouted shoot, and he did. McNulty wasn't happy with him as he wanted him to pass yet again. He clearly isn't being allowed to shoot.
I thought Kyron Gordon had a good game today and made half a dozen excellent tackles that in recent years would have got through. Yet the fans got on his back at one point for a back pass and he was visibly upset. He lost his confidence and the next minute they got past him. He is a young lad who seems to be improving - I don't see the point in shouting at the lad like that - share your annoyance with Jim McN who sets them up to play that way.
Not a great spectacle - we huffed and puffed. And 500 fans down on last week. We desperately need a win to get people behind the team. |
| | Dalenet
|
Site Scores| Forum Votes: | 1238 | | Comment Votes: | 0 | | Prediction League: | 0 | | TOTAL: | 1238 |
|
By continuing to use the site, you agree to our use of cookies and to abide by our Terms and Conditions.