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Post by landersgas on Oct 4, 2014 19:35:40 GMT
Hi all,
New poster (but regular reader) here.
Took advantage of the family £20 ticket promotion in the Central Somerset Gazette newspaper for today's match, and the missus and two young kids went to their first ever rovers match. My missus hates football but reluctantly agreed to come along. Sat in the south stand, and I have to say what a great experience for families and kids, no swearing (apart from last minute goal conceded - understandable), a good view with a seat, just families, loads of kids both boys and girls and lots of new fans - a really nice family atmosphere (even though it was bloody freezin). Great to see the tent fairly full. never been keen on taking my kids to the family enclosure (standing with toddlers and next to bad language etc..)
I hope the club continue such promotions that make it affordable for the whole family to go in a seated area. I overheard lots of wives and kids saying it was their first game, and this has to be a winner for the future fan base of the club.
By the way the missus enjoyed herself and is hoping to go again. Please, if anyone is connected to the club, or know someone in the marketing department, pass on my thanks and pass the message on that as a club we have to get in new fans while we're in the conference, and we need to continue to compete for new fans through promotions such as these - I would imagine there were a few hundred new faces there today and despite the last minute goal conceded, the kids seemed to enjoy the day out...
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Post by BishopstonBRFC on Oct 4, 2014 19:49:39 GMT
Thought the South Stand looked busy. Glad you had a good day out.
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Post by Jon the Stripe on Oct 4, 2014 19:53:45 GMT
Hi all, New poster (but regular reader) here. Took advantage of the family £20 ticket promotion in the Central Somerset Gazette newspaper for today's match, and the missus and two young kids went to their first ever rovers match. My missus hates football but reluctantly agreed to come along. Sat in the south stand, and I have to say what a great experience for families and kids, no swearing (apart from last minute goal conceded - understandable), a good view with a seat, just families, loads of kids both boys and girls and lots of new fans - a really nice family atmosphere (even though it was bloody freezin). Great to see the tent fairly full. never been keen on taking my kids to the family enclosure (standing with toddlers and next to bad language etc..) I hope the club continue such promotions that make it affordable for the whole family to go in a seated area. I overheard lots of wives and kids saying it was their first game, and this has to be a winner for the future fan base of the club. By the way the missus enjoyed herself and is hoping to go again. Please, if anyone is connected to the club, or know someone in the marketing department, pass on my thanks and pass the message on that as a club we have to get in new fans while we're in the conference, and we need to continue to compete for new fans through promotions such as these - I would imagine there were a few hundred new faces there today and despite the last minute goal conceded, the kids seemed to enjoy the day out... That's Brilliant. And thanks for posting/sharing with us. UTG |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2014 20:00:39 GMT
I think the south stand is perfect for families. I too would not be keen to take Hugo the Younger in the Family enclosure.
Glad you enjoyed it. There were lots of unexpected visitors in the south stand today....
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Post by markczgas on Oct 4, 2014 22:51:24 GMT
Great news !! My son also enjoyed his time in the South stand last season when he went with his school mates. We beat Plymouth 2-1 after a very good performance and all action game - remember that ? Something went terribly wrong not long after that !!
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Post by empirebaypete on Oct 5, 2014 5:06:18 GMT
Great to hear you had a great time.
Write to Rovers yourself. You could always use that twitter malacky. Which would be good actually.
Central Coast Mariners first game of the season is next week. My son and I can't wait. COME ON YOU YELLOWS......
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2014 8:19:56 GMT
Great to hear you had a great time. Write to Rovers yourself. You could always use that twitter malacky. Which would be good actually. Central Coast Mariners first game of the season is next week. My son and I can't wait. COME ON YOU YELLOWS......
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Post by oldgas on Oct 5, 2014 8:32:23 GMT
Hi all, New poster (but regular reader) here. Took advantage of the family £20 ticket promotion in the Central Somerset Gazette newspaper for today's match, and the missus and two young kids went to their first ever rovers match. My missus hates football but reluctantly agreed to come along. Sat in the south stand, and I have to say what a great experience for families and kids, no swearing (apart from last minute goal conceded - understandable), a good view with a seat, just families, loads of kids both boys and girls and lots of new fans - a really nice family atmosphere (even though it was bloody freezin). Great to see the tent fairly full. never been keen on taking my kids to the family enclosure (standing with toddlers and next to bad language etc..) I hope the club continue such promotions that make it affordable for the whole family to go in a seated area. I overheard lots of wives and kids saying it was their first game, and this has to be a winner for the future fan base of the club. By the way the missus enjoyed herself and is hoping to go again. Please, if anyone is connected to the club, or know someone in the marketing department, pass on my thanks and pass the message on that as a club we have to get in new fans while we're in the conference, and we need to continue to compete for new fans through promotions such as these - I would imagine there were a few hundred new faces there today and despite the last minute goal conceded, the kids seemed to enjoy the day out... Shame they didn't print this in the Evil as well. I bought early bird tickets for me and the lad and it cost me well over £20. |
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Post by Cantankerous Gas on Oct 5, 2014 9:54:27 GMT
Hi all, New poster (but regular reader) here. Took advantage of the family £20 ticket promotion in the Central Somerset Gazette newspaper for today's match, and the missus and two young kids went to their first ever rovers match. My missus hates football but reluctantly agreed to come along. Sat in the south stand, and I have to say what a great experience for families and kids, no swearing (apart from last minute goal conceded - understandable), a good view with a seat, just families, loads of kids both boys and girls and lots of new fans - a really nice family atmosphere (even though it was bloody freezin). Great to see the tent fairly full. never been keen on taking my kids to the family enclosure (standing with toddlers and next to bad language etc..) I hope the club continue such promotions that make it affordable for the whole family to go in a seated area. I overheard lots of wives and kids saying it was their first game, and this has to be a winner for the future fan base of the club. By the way the missus enjoyed herself and is hoping to go again. Please, if anyone is connected to the club, or know someone in the marketing department, pass on my thanks and pass the message on that as a club we have to get in new fans while we're in the conference, and we need to continue to compete for new fans through promotions such as these - I would imagine there were a few hundred new faces there today and despite the last minute goal conceded, the kids seemed to enjoy the day out... Shame they didn't print this in the Evil as well. I bought early bird tickets for me and the lad and it cost me well over £20. I saw the offer/voucher in the Post during the week. Bottom of the page. Can't remember which day. |
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Post by oldgas on Oct 5, 2014 12:39:01 GMT
Shame they didn't print this in the Evil as well. I bought early bird tickets for me and the lad and it cost me well over £20. I saw the offer/voucher in the Post during the week. Bottom of the page. Can't remember which day. OK, fair play to the club I didn't see it as I never buy the rag anymore. My own fault then really! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2014 13:12:28 GMT
Glad you enjoyed it. A good offer, just feel it wasn't promoted enough, but good work Rovers.
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Post by BishopstonBRFC on Oct 5, 2014 16:38:09 GMT
Seeing as most of us didn't know about it, they could have easily sold out the South Stand if it was really pushed by the club IMO.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2014 16:45:22 GMT
The second half view is poor, but its a nice place to bring your family if you can't afford the Dribuild.
The stewards are relaxed and the toilets and pastie hut is never too stretched if you time it right.
There is rarely swearing either.
The only real gripe I have is that there is no access to players during the warm up. I wish they'd pop down our end for a run past so HTY can bag a signature or 2 on his programme once in a while.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2014 18:48:00 GMT
I'm bribing a young relative with gifts of football stickers and colouring books, in the hope that he'll come along to a match, and get the Gas bug. The South Stand sounds like a good bet for his first visit, so it would be good if the club publicised this offer more widely, if repeated.
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Post by ThisCharmingMan on Oct 5, 2014 18:55:30 GMT
Great to hear you enjoyed your day landersgas. I've said this many a time but we MUST offer more incentives for youngsters and families to watch the gas!
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Post by billygas on Oct 5, 2014 19:20:37 GMT
The second half view is poor, but its a nice place to bring your family if you can't afford the Dribuild. The stewards are relaxed and the toilets and pastie hut is never too stretched if you time it right. There is rarely swearing either. The only real gripe I have is that there is no access to players during the warm up. I wish they'd pop down our end for a run past so HTY can bag a signature or 2 on his programme once in a while. I Never knew you sat in the south stand HUGO. .......  |
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Post by mehewmagic on Oct 6, 2014 14:38:32 GMT
I'm grooming a young relative with gifts of football stickers and colouring books, in the hope that he'll come along to a match, and get the Gas bug. The South Stand sounds like a good bet for his first visit, so it would be good if the club publicised this offer more widely, if repeated. are you sure you want to use the word grooming Tilly? |
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Post by mehewmagic on Oct 6, 2014 14:39:06 GMT
Hi all, New poster (but regular reader) here. Took advantage of the family £20 ticket promotion in the Central Somerset Gazette newspaper for today's match, and the missus and two young kids went to their first ever rovers match. My missus hates football but reluctantly agreed to come along. Sat in the south stand, and I have to say what a great experience for families and kids, no swearing (apart from last minute goal conceded - understandable), a good view with a seat, just families, loads of kids both boys and girls and lots of new fans - a really nice family atmosphere (even though it was bloody freezin). Great to see the tent fairly full. never been keen on taking my kids to the family enclosure (standing with toddlers and next to bad language etc..) I hope the club continue such promotions that make it affordable for the whole family to go in a seated area. I overheard lots of wives and kids saying it was their first game, and this has to be a winner for the future fan base of the club. By the way the missus enjoyed herself and is hoping to go again. Please, if anyone is connected to the club, or know someone in the marketing department, pass on my thanks and pass the message on that as a club we have to get in new fans while we're in the conference, and we need to continue to compete for new fans through promotions such as these - I would imagine there were a few hundred new faces there today and despite the last minute goal conceded, the kids seemed to enjoy the day out... great to hear all that! |
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Post by mehewmagic on Oct 6, 2014 14:41:20 GMT
The second half view is poor, but its a nice place to bring your family if you can't afford the Dribuild. The stewards are relaxed and the toilets and pastie hut is never too stretched if you time it right. There is rarely swearing either. The only real gripe I have is that there is no access to players during the warm up. I wish they'd pop down our end for a run past so HTY can bag a signature or 2 on his programme once in a while. same as the Blackthorn. get what you pay for. I have heard reports that the view from the lower seats is dreadful though, especially when right behind the goal. Not a surprise. Might be good to avoid a sell out unless people know where their seat is. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2014 16:29:02 GMT
are you sure you want to use the word grooming Tilly? Now edited -reading it back, it did sound rather creepy!  |
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