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Post by bidefordgas on Jun 22, 2022 14:36:17 GMT
I think the comic is very underwhelming tbh. Especially for just a few quid less than the excellent Keith Brookman promotion review books. Like has been mentioned before its market seems to be for youngsters with little attention span, but the pictures are poor and the paper pongs. If you were to show your grandkids a picture of you celebrating promotion on the pitch after D&R from the Brookman book, the pictures are so clear and sharp you can easily identify yourself. On the comic, even Belly's wife would have to be told who it is meant to be in the special centrepage poster. I am sure there is a market for a comic and a proper book. I guess one is easier to produce and cheaper so more cost effective - although the proper book would just be a case of compiling the photos, stats and quotes the media team already have. I could not agree with you more but it seems that if you write such posts then you leave yourself open to be labelled as negative. I have already encountered the if you are not with us then you are against us type and in a local cafe of all places. I try to avoid the drama if honest but i do find it disconcerting. I treasure my screen soccer videos and the “shouty Bristolians” commentating but then, i am not one bit embarrassed of my accent and i am proud to have been born in this fine port city. There is still time to hopefully see more come out but i now doubt we will see more. I can’t really comment of the comic as i have only seen photos and what came to mind was a Roy of the Rovers type of thing. Give me shouty Bristolians over this, all day. Surely, there must be video of the game wishing the clubs archives, no ? Jules There is a full match video of the Scunthorpe game still available via the club website. Click on the ifollow tab, latest videos and away you go.
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Post by Kingswood Polak on Jun 22, 2022 15:10:06 GMT
It’s very difficult to know as the various platforms have made many lazy and many will not actually read something in it’s entirety as their attention span is just so poor. We seem to live in a sound bite society nowadays. Personally i am hoping there will be a DVD or a download available of that final game. It doesn’t really matter what i think anyway as the club will do as they see fit. We could write all day and nought would come of it. Graphic novel eh, isn’t it something like 8-9 pages ? I think the comic is very underwhelming tbh. Especially for just a few quid less than the excellent Keith Brookman promotion review books. Like has been mentioned before its market seems to be for youngsters with little attention span, but the pictures are poor and the paper pongs. If you were to show your grandkids a picture of you celebrating promotion on the pitch after D&R from the Brookman book, the pictures are so clear and sharp you can easily identify yourself. On the comic, even Belly's wife would have to be told who it is meant to be in the special centrepage poster. I am sure there is a market for a comic and a proper book. I guess one is easier to produce and cheaper so more cost effective - although the proper book would just be a case of compiling the photos, stats and quotes the media team already have. Personally, i really enjoyed both of the books that John Thompson wrote. The fact that we are his adopted team made it even more interesting for me and i loved reading his take on what it’s like for someone who was not born into the club. Hopefully the club have spoken to/with him and maybe we will see another from him. I normally pass on books I have read as they’re is the ongoing battle for space in our homes. I love kindle for this. His books had me both feeling such joy but also emotional in parts. Does anybody know if he maybe posts on here and i of he has anything planned for the miracle at the mem ?
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Post by Kingswood Polak on Jun 22, 2022 15:14:42 GMT
I could not agree with you more but it seems that if you write such posts then you leave yourself open to be labelled as negative. I have already encountered the if you are not with us then you are against us type and in a local cafe of all places. I try to avoid the drama if honest but i do find it disconcerting. I treasure my screen soccer videos and the “shouty Bristolians” commentating but then, i am not one bit embarrassed of my accent and i am proud to have been born in this fine port city. There is still time to hopefully see more come out but i now doubt we will see more. I can’t really comment of the comic as i have only seen photos and what came to mind was a Roy of the Rovers type of thing. Give me shouty Bristolians over this, all day. Surely, there must be video of the game wishing the clubs archives, no ? Jules There is a full match video of the Scunthorpe game still available via the club website. Click on the ifollow tab, latest videos and away you go. Thank you VERY MUCH. Truth is i have rarely used the clubs website and due to how it used to be but i really appreciate this as I wasn’t able to get a ticket so missed out and it’s why I probably have gone on about it, more than those who were there. Thanks again.
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Post by gasandelectricity on Jun 22, 2022 15:18:55 GMT
We have custom designs made by Macron for our kits, not just standard Adidas/Nike/Puma templates like a lot of clubs. This is another reason why our kits take longer to produce than other clubs. BUT don’t you think that enough time has passed now that the entire process could be in motion a fair but earlier as i believe this is our 3rd season with Macron now. 6th now. Was one of the first things we did under the new ownership - ditching Errea. Happy to wait a while for a decent kit than have a pub teams kit.
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Post by gasandelectricity on Jun 22, 2022 15:21:03 GMT
Said it on a previous thread. DVDs are a little 2007 in this streaming age. There must be something that could be done to make a stream available on demand a la Amazon Prime style though!
I’ll pass on the screen soccer commentary though personally (sorry Dave)
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Post by Kingswood Polak on Jun 22, 2022 15:48:40 GMT
Maybe if we all email Tom and Dave Bright to let them know what the fan base actually would like. The media team must have the time and knowledge to produce a proper book and DVD? If cost is an issue, maybe we could suggest a subscription, whereby say 100 people pay upfront, just to cover initial costs and when the costs are met, the club can go ahead and produce it. I think Keith did the previous promotion books on his own, aside with a bit of help from Mike Jay and Haddrell etc, so with a much bigger media team surely they have ample time. I mean the photos and match stats and reports are already done, it just needs compiling and editing and for Dave Bright to sort out a few advertisers. The end of season reveiw DVDs were usually being edited by Screen Soccer in March. Remember this was on top of their day jobs, so they fitted it all in, in their own time. Amazing really what a bit of passion and commitment and love of the Gas can lead to. I think both a DVD and a proper book would be great sellers. While the new professional regime do produce some good stuff, it is the same as all other clubs. I bet if you go to 75% of clubs shop websites, they will have a few historic kit design mugs, cushions etc. I think the comic is a good idea as it is for the young kids who are new to supporting the club. If it works, maybe they could incorporate a similar Roy of The Rovers comic strip review of the previous match in the programme. Would be something new and may help to get the young kids into buying programmes? On merchandise, it would good to see some uniquely Gas, Black Arab, Pirate etc designs. Personally, I really like the crossed swords stuff rather than macron or the terrace. As far as knew, crossed swords had a deal with the club and i don’t know if this is still the case. I see a fair few who wear the club and country T and Polo shirts and this is ye another item that the club are missing out on. I understand there is only a certain amoun that the club would want to be involved in but I’d hope that the powers that be would want to maximise potential income streams
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Post by percy on Jul 19, 2022 13:20:09 GMT
Open day and inter squad game this Saturday!
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Post by Dirt Dogg on Jul 19, 2022 13:24:46 GMT
All player signatures are £5 (contactless payment, obviously) oh and you don’t actually meet the players, the club just email you a print at home signature through.
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Post by Gaswood on Jul 19, 2022 13:32:09 GMT
“What a disgrace that there’s no open day”
**Announce open day along with open training session and match**
“What a disgrace that there is an open day and you need tickets in advance”
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Post by Dirt Dogg on Jul 19, 2022 13:50:04 GMT
“What a disgrace that there’s no open day” **Announce open day along with open training session and match** “What a disgrace that there is an open day and you need tickets in advance” It’s a disgrace, I’ll be sure to rip my tickets up once they’ve emailed them over and I print them off.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2022 15:30:38 GMT
“What a disgrace that there’s no open day” **Announce open day along with open training session and match** “What a disgrace that there is an open day and you need tickets in advance” It’s a disgrace, I’ll be sure to rip my tickets up once they’ve emailed them over and I print them off. 😂😂😂
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Post by baggins on Jul 19, 2022 15:38:23 GMT
Yay another post for people to moan about!!! Great innit? Maybe we've cut back so much, not only have we lost the smiley laughter button but we've also lost the merge thread option as well?
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Post by baggins on Jul 19, 2022 15:43:25 GMT
“What a disgrace that there’s no open day” **Announce open day along with open training session and match** “What a disgrace that there is an open day and you need tickets in advance” It’s a disgrace, I’ll be sure to rip my tickets up once they’ve emailed them over and I print them off. You've still got a printer? Keep up Grandad.
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Post by gasandelectricity on Jul 19, 2022 16:06:49 GMT
Yay another post for people to moan about!!! Great innit? Maybe we've cut back so much, not only have we lost the smiley laughter button but we've also lost the merge thread option as well? “Lol button”
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Post by olskooltoteender on Jul 19, 2022 16:43:20 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2022 17:38:14 GMT
It’s a disgrace, I’ll be sure to rip my tickets up once they’ve emailed them over and I print them off. You've still got a printer? Keep up Grandad. I can use the print option on my fax machine
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Post by gas2 on Jul 19, 2022 18:01:53 GMT
We will need a ticket soon to get a ticket what a mess the club has come ?
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Post by bluestickgas1 on Jul 19, 2022 19:38:08 GMT
We will need a ticket soon to get a ticket what a mess the club has come ? What are you on about?? It’s free and they want people to get a ticket to attend so they can plan and make sure they have staffing levels right etc - no different to any other event anyone goes to?? But you do like a moan don’t you???
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Post by bidefordgas on Jul 19, 2022 19:49:20 GMT
We will need a ticket soon to get a ticket what a mess the club has come ? What are you on about?? It’s free and they want people to get a ticket to attend so they can plan and make sure they have staffing levels right etc - no different to any other event anyone goes to?? But you do like a moan don’t you??? Agree, some sad people on here can offer nothing but moans about the slightest thing.
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Post by Kingswood Polak on Jul 20, 2022 10:21:36 GMT
What are you on about?? It’s free and they want people to get a ticket to attend so they can plan and make sure they have staffing levels right etc - no different to any other event anyone goes to?? But you do like a moan don’t you??? Agree, some sad people on here can offer nothing but moans about the slightest thing. I think some are just wondering why the need of a ticket as previous open/fun days have been sans ticket. I have no problem but will people be able to come to outside of the ground if they have not got one ? I had to go through the process twice as there was no option to get 2 at once. I think a fair few will be there
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