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Post by badengas on Sept 15, 2020 17:31:13 GMT
I'm all for going given a chance but have we actually applied ?
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Post by axegas on Sept 15, 2020 17:44:33 GMT
The club have not applied to be part of the trial it seems.
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Post by Dirt Dogg on Sept 15, 2020 17:53:49 GMT
Don’t blame the club not applying, 4 days isn’t enough time to prepare, especially managing spacing on the terraces.
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Post by Topper Gas on Sept 15, 2020 17:54:28 GMT
Sounds like it's a very limited trial, club's wise, anyway? Coronavirus: Fans in stadiums to continue in select EFL matches - www.bbc.co.uk/sport/54158891The way CV19 numbers are increasing I'd be surprised if we were allowed back into grounds in October.
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Post by seanclevedongas on Sept 15, 2020 18:18:02 GMT
I heard on talksport that according to Posh, clubs were given 3 hours to notify the EFL of the desire to be part of the trial
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Post by teanbiscuits on Sept 15, 2020 18:26:50 GMT
I heard on talksport that according to Posh, clubs were given 3 hours to notify the EFL of the desire to be part of the trial I can't see any club bothering if that's the case. Probably the governments plan.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2020 18:40:29 GMT
If we did apply and were successful I’d jump at the chance of attending. I can’t see it though☹️
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Post by gregsy on Sept 15, 2020 19:06:52 GMT
If the EFL wanted to trial attendance I would say the Mem is probably the worst place do it.... With only 2 entrances to the site, 7 attendance areas, shared turnstiles for differemnt areas it is very untypical of most grounds.... Unless they wanted to trial a worse case scenario....
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Post by William Wilson on Sept 15, 2020 19:09:52 GMT
Not for me thanks. I’ll go back when it’s normal attendances again , see you all in 2030 It`s a half past eight kick off?
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Post by Topper Gas on Sept 15, 2020 19:39:17 GMT
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Post by Dirt Dogg on Sept 15, 2020 19:52:25 GMT
I'll happily attend if invited. I renewed my ST the first week they were available, so hope that gets me some priority! You were #1001 unfortunately mate!
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Post by gasandelectricity on Sept 15, 2020 20:51:20 GMT
Let 1k punters in to watch game = £? cost to club Let those same 1k continue to watch game on iFollow = £0 cost to club No brainer On the flip side No supporters at the match = £0 match day revenue 1k supporters at the match drinking tea, coffee, beer etc = ££££ revenue. It may not break even, but it may be worth doing? That said, you're probably right and it probably isn't worth the extra revenue giving marshalling under these conditions.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2020 21:40:00 GMT
I hope that’s not the case. I guess a certain number of test events will need to be successfully undertaken before the green light can be given to clubs to open doors on a regular basis, albeit with restricted capacity’s for sometime yet. Fingers crossed tomorrow we’ll hear that the required number of clubs have come forward .
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Post by xenongas on Sept 15, 2020 21:41:40 GMT
I am desperate to get back to the mem and would jump at the chance to safely attend a game.
However, I'm sure those at the club with the numbers to hand have an idea whether it's commercially/practially viable to be involved with the trials or not. I guess not railroading a plan through now suggests it's probably not worth it. I'd say the best strategy right now is to learn from the early (and perhaps rushed) trials and put together a plan for 33% capacity when that is possible. Until then I don't think the club are losing out. And fans probably aren't losing out much either as anyone who has been to an efl trophy game with its voluntary reduced capacity will tell you.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2020 21:56:32 GMT
I am desperate to get back to the mem and would jump at the chance to safely attend a game. However, I'm sure those at the club with the numbers to hand have an idea whether it's commercially/practially viable to be involved with the trials or not. I guess not railroading a plan through now suggests it's probably not worth it. I'd say the best strategy right now is to learn from the early (and perhaps rushed) trials and put together a plan for 33% capacity when that is possible. Until then I don't think the club are losing out. And fans probably aren't losing out much either as anyone who has been to an efl trophy game with its voluntary reduced capacity will tell you. Perhaps all the clubs should collectively contribute towards the cost of the trial? Seems a bit unfair that a few will have to make the effort, probably at financial cost, when all clubs will ultimately benefit if/when we are given the Ok to resume partial capacity games.
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Post by Strange Gas on Sept 15, 2020 21:56:39 GMT
Not at all surprised we aren’t pursuing a trial given precious little notice to draw up and execute a plan for Saturday! But does beg the question of what is being trialled and how it will be judged a success. No evidence of transmission? People enjoyed it? Club made money? Pretty late in day to be trialling given we’ve been doing this for 6 months now and plans for full restart in a couple of weeks. Omnishambles by the look of it. I fear our return to the terraces May still be a little way off yet
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Post by peterparker on Sept 16, 2020 6:33:50 GMT
Not at all surprised we aren’t pursuing a trial given precious little notice to draw up and execute a plan for Saturday! But does beg the question of what is being trialled and how it will be judged a success. No evidence of transmission? People enjoyed it? Club made money? Pretty late in day to be trialling given we’ve been doing this for 6 months now and plans for full restart in a couple of weeks. Omnishambles by the look of it. I fear our return to the terraces May still be a little way off yet Whatever the criteria for succrss as well, just means a 1000 fans in theory spread out is okay. Doesnt suddenly mean we could have 9000 in snuggly without a problem
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2020 9:34:24 GMT
Not at all surprised we aren’t pursuing a trial given precious little notice to draw up and execute a plan for Saturday! But does beg the question of what is being trialled and how it will be judged a success. No evidence of transmission? People enjoyed it? Club made money? Pretty late in day to be trialling given we’ve been doing this for 6 months now and plans for full restart in a couple of weeks. Omnishambles by the look of it. I fear our return to the terraces May still be a little way off yet Whatever the criteria for succrss as well, just means a 1000 fans in theory spread out is okay. Doesnt suddenly mean we could have 9000 in snuggly without a problem Oh, how I miss the 9000 in snuggly days - can't wait to bring my blanket out of mothballs.
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Post by Topper Gas on Sept 16, 2020 10:55:55 GMT
Not at all surprised we aren’t pursuing a trial given precious little notice to draw up and execute a plan for Saturday! But does beg the question of what is being trialled and how it will be judged a success. No evidence of transmission? People enjoyed it? Club made money? Pretty late in day to be trialling given we’ve been doing this for 6 months now and plans for full restart in a couple of weeks. Omnishambles by the look of it. I fear our return to the terraces May still be a little way off yet I assume they are more concerned with how fan enter and exit the ground, although not sure why sports grounds are any different than cinemas/shopping centres etc, surely football fans know as well as anybody the need to keep 2m apart? Just 1,000 fans even looks lost at the Mem just look at any EFL Trophy game for proof of that!
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Post by oliverhelmet on Sept 16, 2020 10:57:24 GMT
Let 1k punters in to watch game = £? cost to club Let those same 1k continue to watch game on iFollow = £0 cost to club No brainer On the flip side No supporters at the match = £0 match day revenue 1k supporters at the match drinking tea, coffee, beer etc = ££££ revenue. It may not break even, but it may be worth doing? That said, you're probably right and it probably isn't worth the extra revenue giving marshalling under these conditions. It would be a very nice goodwill gesture if it were to happen.Losing so much money per week as it is though so can’t blame any club turning it down.Dont even know if we would be able to sell beverages and the proportion of people out of the 1k who would use it could well mean a loss there as well when kiosk and bar staff wage is factored in.Difficult for the club to keep the natives happy mind.
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