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Reply | TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Altrincham
at 13:28 31 Dec 2024
The rain has started. We are no further on a week later in finding out what has/is being done to get tomorrow’s game on or what the current state of the pitch is.
All involved who know they could and should have done more for the supporters of this football club should be quite embarrassed at their lack of action.
But you can bet they’ll have excuses and some won’t even care. |
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Reply | Tickets
at 18:46 30 Dec 2024
Where’s that for?!? Not on the Rochdale forecast. |
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Reply | TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Altrincham
at 13:07 30 Dec 2024
Met Office now forecasting heavy rain from lunch tomorrow for approx 24hrs.
Meanwhile the OS has two stories this morning promoting the game with no updates on the pitch. |
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Reply | TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Altrincham
at 12:23 29 Dec 2024
If the club/Trust have time, I’m sure they’ll endeavour to provide some proper detailed information to supporters about the action being taken over the next week.
The same supporters who are debating whether to buy tickets for games which are looking doubtful if the forecast is right.
They could even find out about ensuring the Sandy is open next Saturday at the same time Two birds, one stone and all that. |
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Reply | Tickets
at 18:16 28 Dec 2024
Point taken about the amount of tickets sold. Making it a self fulfilling prophecy isn’t worthy of any praise though.
How does such decision making fit within the “project 5000” plan? |
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Reply | Tickets
at 16:03 28 Dec 2024
Well, at least we can rest assured the Trust will be reading and on the case… |
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Reply | Tickets
at 15:52 28 Dec 2024
Is yours in one of the blocks that has previously been earmarked for away supporters on certain games? Either way, surely this has been communicated to those season ticket holders?!
Edit: on your last point, it’s a game some fans are actually looking forward to attending as it’s a real chance to progress in a competition we might actually win! Having that impacted by unnecessary mistakes in the decision making process is indicative of inconsistencies in thought given towards supporters. [Post edited 28 Dec 15:55]
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Reply | Tickets
at 15:08 28 Dec 2024
It’s baffling. We had 1700 for the Tuesday night home game before Christmas against Tamworth, surely we are looking to get at least that many home fans for a competition we should be looking to go far in?
Presumably the Trust’s representative on the club board would have been consulted ahead of a decision being made that impacts supporters? |
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Reply | Tickets
at 13:38 28 Dec 2024
https://rochdaleafc.co.uk/fa-trophy-tickets-on-sale/
Whilst not expecting the biggest crowd, why isn’t the Sandy open? It was for the Gateshead tie last season and that was a round earlier.
We all know the younger fans are turning up in good numbers in the Sandy, even trying to manage them wanting to sit together creates an unnecessary issue and may also put off some fans attending. |
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Reply | TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Altrincham
at 12:08 28 Dec 2024
It’s worth noting the weather forecast on the Met Office site is currently predicting light rain all day Tuesday and then on the day of the game too.
In the co-chair’s Christmas message it was mentioned about taking action to ensure the game goes ahead. However, with little more detailed information about what we’re actually doing, would it not be an idea for the club to provide this to give people some confidence in buying tickets?
We’ve then got the important Trophy game against Stockton which gives us the chance to progress, getting tickets sold for this will be easier if there’s more certainty about what we are doing with the pitch.
The article also mentions “planning to Dryject the pitch on the 6th January”, that’s after this week’s games though and the day before the pointless National League Cup game against Wolves - can this match not be moved somewhere else to protect the pitch especially if work has taken place the day previously? |
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Reply | Merry Christmas
at 17:45 26 Dec 2024
Thank you for sorting today and doing a sterling job behind the bar on your own! Much appreciated by a decent turnout of supporters too.
If nothing else, the last couple of years has shown that these ‘beambacks’ for away games really work. Always enjoyable, even the ones we’ve lost! |
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Reply | Oldham v York
at 16:56 26 Dec 2024
Sorry, I can’t see your post. |
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Thread | Fylde away match thread.
at 15:48 26 Dec 2024
Apart from the shocking defending for their goal where we allowed them four attempts before scoring, it’s been a really good performance without the scoreline to match. Plenty of shots, unlucky at times and some poor choices (Rodney not squaring after going round the keeper).
We are noticeably looking to go direct when required and it’s making a massive difference. Playing with impetus, we don’t ask for much. |
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Reply | Pitch inspection 10.30
at 16:33 22 Dec 2024
Not sure which fans put too big a burden on the Trust regarding expecting to know levels of detail. There’s little recently that springs to mind that fits this.
My post was quite explicit that it’s the lack of a structured process that has hamstrung the Trust and the club itself for much longer than recent years.
Not having such a process allows your first paragraph to occur. They don’t have to live with it if it was actually sorted so everyone knew where they stood.
If that was in place, situations like the timing of an AGM, the postponement of a football match would be better dealt with. Of course, some may not think these matter too much, but for those who do they’ll feel more engaged by being aware of a structure that exists to offer information. |
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Reply | Pitch inspection 10.30
at 13:12 22 Dec 2024
Of course I agree that the Trust has an important part to play but it’s reaching a point when the same drum is being banged year on year, so it becomes less likely much will ever change.
So many have stepped up and since stepped away yet the same issues have existed over the years. The eventual response from Jamie Willoughby regarding the club AGM changes was welcome and one which acknowledged the importance of communication with supporters. That it took correspondence from a Trust member to ensure this happened illustrates the lack of structure and process despite this being brought up time and again over the last 10-15 years.
We still have no visible MOU and statements such as “act as a voice for the fanbase” mean little if there’s no consistency in approach.
A example of this:
Look back at Judd’s correspondence re. the AGM he also copied on here, it listed a series of questions. The response that came from that was the one we’ve seen from Jamie Willoughby. There remained an unanswered question.
If you’re going to take questions from members, print them and associated responses. If there is no response to a question, state that. This may appear a small thing but if you look back over the years, generalised responses to enquiries that are generalised does not ensure consistent communication. It’s communication of choice.
The attendance at the recent Trust AGM should be a sobering wake up call for all involved. As should the choice by the Trust to post an update on the postponement yesterday on their website that mirrors what we’ve seen so far from the club, with zero acknowledgment of the feelings of the fanbase of which they should be fully aware of.
https://www.daletrust.co.uk/2024/12/boston-game-off/
So whilst nobody disputes about how fans can influence the Trust, you have to ask why so many have tried and felt the need to eventually admit they could do no more as part of the Trust board - instead choosing to try and influence them better as a member alone. |
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Reply | Oi, Biffos
at 20:14 21 Dec 2024
You’re a Dale fan?
I remember those two as well and many before them too. |
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