| Wall of thanks 16:16 - Sep 18 with 5251 views | Frites |
Well done to the 632 - if I was wearing a hat I would take it off to you! Great that the club has acknowledged these supporters, very well deserved...... |  | | |  |
| Wall of thanks on 11:51 - Sep 19 with 1379 views | isitme |
| Wall of thanks on 10:44 - Sep 19 by jimmysbaldhead |
Might be wrong about this but I thought if you e-mailed the club saying you didn't want a refund you get your name on the wall. If you didn't e-mail the club then the club passed your tickets on to key workers and so wouldn't get to keep the money in this difficult period.
That's why I e-mailed the club, for me it wasn't about getting my name up on any wall but to make sure the club got to keep the money. As i said I may be wrong but I thought that was the only way to ensure the club kept the money. |
If you didn't email the club they still kept your money. The tickets to 'key workers' is a nice gesture and good PR but in effect cost free. As AtThePeake points out for most games we have around 6000 free seats. Having two games which are 'key worker' games, giving out 500 tickets at both costs the club nothing but might actually see a few of them attend again in the future. In my opinion linking it to season ticket holders gifting the tickets to 'key workers' was alway disingenuous. |  | | |
| Wall of thanks on 12:54 - Sep 19 with 1300 views | D_Alien |
| Wall of thanks on 11:51 - Sep 19 by isitme |
If you didn't email the club they still kept your money. The tickets to 'key workers' is a nice gesture and good PR but in effect cost free. As AtThePeake points out for most games we have around 6000 free seats. Having two games which are 'key worker' games, giving out 500 tickets at both costs the club nothing but might actually see a few of them attend again in the future. In my opinion linking it to season ticket holders gifting the tickets to 'key workers' was alway disingenuous. |
You're right, it was a bit disingenuous, but thoughtful fans should've had nothing to do with it (the wall) and kept their names to themselves
I find the whole business of people who support a football team wanting some kind of recognition and tribute (unless, like Cloughy, they thoroughly deserve one) rather distasteful and small-minded. The fact that makes me "sad" in their eyes, actually makes me quite happy!
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| Wall of thanks on 14:16 - Sep 19 with 1219 views | Nigeriamark |
| Wall of thanks on 10:51 - Sep 19 by dawlishdale |
The wall is a good idea for those who donated and wanted their name shown. It really won't have cost much.
However, the club cocked the whole thing up badly....never mind doing a great job !!!
If they had announced the refund thing more openly, and not in such an underhand sneaky way, they would have been looking at probably less than 50 fans needing a refund. As it was, they annoyed almost everyone I know and probably had to issue upwards of 500 cash refunds....perhaps even more. Does anyone know how many refunds had to be processed? It looks like it might be approaching 1000 based on the numbers.
Isitme asks a valid question. Does asking for your money back make anyone who has been a season ticket holder for 20 years any less of a supporter ? How about another Wall for fans who have bought at an increased price during times of such uncertainty. |
Why is it a valid question? whether you agree with the wall or not, at no stage has the club linked this as a test of loyalty as a fan. I've been a fan for over 50 years and don't feel that not having my name on the wall indicates that the club don't think I am a real fan anymore |  | | |
| Wall of thanks on 14:52 - Sep 19 with 1192 views | rochdaleriddler |
| Wall of thanks on 11:15 - Sep 19 by James1980 |
How many tickets have been donated to key workers? |
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| Wall of thanks on 14:56 - Sep 19 with 1183 views | James1980 |
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| Wall of thanks on 17:53 - Sep 19 with 1095 views | judd |
Am I allowed to mention a number of fans on facebook complaining about spelling mistakes? |  |
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| Wall of thanks on 17:55 - Sep 19 with 1094 views | kel |
| Wall of thanks on 17:53 - Sep 19 by judd |
Am I allowed to mention a number of fans on facebook complaining about spelling mistakes? |
Leave it on Facebook.
You’re welcome. |  | | |
| Wall of thanks on 17:56 - Sep 19 with 1089 views | judd |
| Wall of thanks on 17:55 - Sep 19 by kel |
Leave it on Facebook.
You’re welcome. |
It worked!!!!!
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| Wall of thanks on 18:33 - Sep 19 with 1031 views | dawlishdale |
| Wall of thanks on 14:16 - Sep 19 by Nigeriamark |
Why is it a valid question? whether you agree with the wall or not, at no stage has the club linked this as a test of loyalty as a fan. I've been a fan for over 50 years and don't feel that not having my name on the wall indicates that the club don't think I am a real fan anymore |
Think you've misunderstood my post. I wrote that by asking for a cash refund, I personally felt that the club acted inappropriately by how they responded to my request.
I also put that I think the wall is a decent idea, and I don't think the costs are excessive.
I've been a season ticket holder for over 20 years, attended Exiles days (probably spoken with you on one occasion) and raised decent amounts of money for the club via various efforts. However, I'm firmly of the opinion that every supporter should be treated equally, unless they break the conditions of the Stadium.
I felt offended when questioned by a senior gentleman at the club because I asked for a refund. ( and no; it was not DB...he was on holiday at the time). I felt that it was none of this elderly gentleman's business to ask why I wanted/needed a refund for the seven missed games last season; especially not in the tone that he did. I'm not sure who he is, but his attitude was very poor.
If they had requested that the money be donated to the Youth team, or similar, I would have been more inclined to go along with it. What offended me was the underhand way in which it was put to fans, and the fact that unless you wrote in, your donation was assumed. This is both morally wrong, and bad business practise.
It's just one in a growing number of things that I feel are being mismanaged at the club recently. I'm happy that others feel different, but I will continue to support my team, in spite of who is taking some poor business decisions.
The refund I obtained allowed me to purchase my two Main Stand season cards for this year. The price increase would otherwise have put me off. The young lady who served me could not have been more helpful...in stark contrast to her superior. | | | |
| Wall of thanks on 18:56 - Sep 19 with 992 views | judd |
| Wall of thanks on 18:33 - Sep 19 by dawlishdale |
Think you've misunderstood my post. I wrote that by asking for a cash refund, I personally felt that the club acted inappropriately by how they responded to my request.
I also put that I think the wall is a decent idea, and I don't think the costs are excessive.
I've been a season ticket holder for over 20 years, attended Exiles days (probably spoken with you on one occasion) and raised decent amounts of money for the club via various efforts. However, I'm firmly of the opinion that every supporter should be treated equally, unless they break the conditions of the Stadium.
I felt offended when questioned by a senior gentleman at the club because I asked for a refund. ( and no; it was not DB...he was on holiday at the time). I felt that it was none of this elderly gentleman's business to ask why I wanted/needed a refund for the seven missed games last season; especially not in the tone that he did. I'm not sure who he is, but his attitude was very poor.
If they had requested that the money be donated to the Youth team, or similar, I would have been more inclined to go along with it. What offended me was the underhand way in which it was put to fans, and the fact that unless you wrote in, your donation was assumed. This is both morally wrong, and bad business practise.
It's just one in a growing number of things that I feel are being mismanaged at the club recently. I'm happy that others feel different, but I will continue to support my team, in spite of who is taking some poor business decisions.
The refund I obtained allowed me to purchase my two Main Stand season cards for this year. The price increase would otherwise have put me off. The young lady who served me could not have been more helpful...in stark contrast to her superior. |
That's the second time holidays have been referred to. One when refunds were being claimed, the other implying on holiday currently. | |
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| Wall of thanks on 19:08 - Sep 19 with 967 views | rochdaleriddler |
| Wall of thanks on 18:33 - Sep 19 by dawlishdale |
Think you've misunderstood my post. I wrote that by asking for a cash refund, I personally felt that the club acted inappropriately by how they responded to my request.
I also put that I think the wall is a decent idea, and I don't think the costs are excessive.
I've been a season ticket holder for over 20 years, attended Exiles days (probably spoken with you on one occasion) and raised decent amounts of money for the club via various efforts. However, I'm firmly of the opinion that every supporter should be treated equally, unless they break the conditions of the Stadium.
I felt offended when questioned by a senior gentleman at the club because I asked for a refund. ( and no; it was not DB...he was on holiday at the time). I felt that it was none of this elderly gentleman's business to ask why I wanted/needed a refund for the seven missed games last season; especially not in the tone that he did. I'm not sure who he is, but his attitude was very poor.
If they had requested that the money be donated to the Youth team, or similar, I would have been more inclined to go along with it. What offended me was the underhand way in which it was put to fans, and the fact that unless you wrote in, your donation was assumed. This is both morally wrong, and bad business practise.
It's just one in a growing number of things that I feel are being mismanaged at the club recently. I'm happy that others feel different, but I will continue to support my team, in spite of who is taking some poor business decisions.
The refund I obtained allowed me to purchase my two Main Stand season cards for this year. The price increase would otherwise have put me off. The young lady who served me could not have been more helpful...in stark contrast to her superior. |
Tight fooker | |
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| Wall of thanks on 21:49 - Sep 19 with 877 views | judd |
There's only 40% of season ticket holders renewed. | |
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| Wall of thanks on 21:55 - Sep 19 with 865 views | nordenblue |
| Wall of thanks on 21:49 - Sep 19 by judd |
There's only 40% of season ticket holders renewed. |
That means 60% are tight fookers then surely? | | | |
| Wall of thanks on 21:57 - Sep 19 with 862 views | boromat |
| Wall of thanks on 18:33 - Sep 19 by dawlishdale |
Think you've misunderstood my post. I wrote that by asking for a cash refund, I personally felt that the club acted inappropriately by how they responded to my request.
I also put that I think the wall is a decent idea, and I don't think the costs are excessive.
I've been a season ticket holder for over 20 years, attended Exiles days (probably spoken with you on one occasion) and raised decent amounts of money for the club via various efforts. However, I'm firmly of the opinion that every supporter should be treated equally, unless they break the conditions of the Stadium.
I felt offended when questioned by a senior gentleman at the club because I asked for a refund. ( and no; it was not DB...he was on holiday at the time). I felt that it was none of this elderly gentleman's business to ask why I wanted/needed a refund for the seven missed games last season; especially not in the tone that he did. I'm not sure who he is, but his attitude was very poor.
If they had requested that the money be donated to the Youth team, or similar, I would have been more inclined to go along with it. What offended me was the underhand way in which it was put to fans, and the fact that unless you wrote in, your donation was assumed. This is both morally wrong, and bad business practise.
It's just one in a growing number of things that I feel are being mismanaged at the club recently. I'm happy that others feel different, but I will continue to support my team, in spite of who is taking some poor business decisions.
The refund I obtained allowed me to purchase my two Main Stand season cards for this year. The price increase would otherwise have put me off. The young lady who served me could not have been more helpful...in stark contrast to her superior. |
"Donation was assumed" can see why you feel like that but I think it was just the most efficient way of dealing with the situation from the clubs perspective. If they thought that the majority of people would want refunds maybe they should have reacted differently but looking at the fact it looks like few people took the refund I think the club got it pretty much spot on. | |
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| Wall of thanks on 22:02 - Sep 19 with 858 views | judd |
| Wall of thanks on 21:57 - Sep 19 by boromat |
"Donation was assumed" can see why you feel like that but I think it was just the most efficient way of dealing with the situation from the clubs perspective. If they thought that the majority of people would want refunds maybe they should have reacted differently but looking at the fact it looks like few people took the refund I think the club got it pretty much spot on. |
2600 season ticket holders and only 632 mainly correctly spelled names would suggest a far higher refund number than you think.
You will never be told the number of refunds unless it can be spun but I'll wager Dawlishdale will not be far off the mark with his earlier suggestion. | |
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| Wall of thanks on 22:03 - Sep 19 with 856 views | judd |
| Wall of thanks on 21:55 - Sep 19 by nordenblue |
That means 60% are tight fookers then surely? |
Or fook you you greedy fookers | |
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| Wall of thanks on 09:32 - Sep 20 with 743 views | R17ALE |
Well, I didn’t ask for a refund, nor am I on the wall. I’m probably part of the silent majority who doesn’t give a shit either way. The internet morons who like to whinge can fook off. |  |
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| Wall of thanks on 10:13 - Sep 20 with 704 views | Shun |
| Wall of thanks on 22:02 - Sep 19 by judd |
2600 season ticket holders and only 632 mainly correctly spelled names would suggest a far higher refund number than you think.
You will never be told the number of refunds unless it can be spun but I'll wager Dawlishdale will not be far off the mark with his earlier suggestion. |
I’ve nothing to base this on apart from the people I’ve spoken to, but I suspect the vast majority of people will have taken the key worker donation route - not particularly out of any moral sense but simply out of apathy. This was the only option out of the three that required you to do absolutely nothing, and I think that will have played a part. I’d be extremely surprised if the refund figure were anywhere near dawlishdale’s figures. |  | | |
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