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Post by oldmarket65 on Dec 5, 2023 15:55:16 GMT
I think it would be helpful if the club released a statement regarding seating for the South Stand. However ; what can the club say or do ?.
We live in a society of ' red tape' which all organisations use (business finance Private sector Public sector ). The club via Tom G have explained that Cheltenham is a ' test event ' Then more red tape for Building Regs and H&S. Therefore the club must pass these policies in order to progress to the next stage.
If the club started selling tickets or building up expectations for the Festive games . And a penpusher or clipboard kid finds fault . The process would need to be revisted eg : Cheltenham 250 seats ; initially Pompey 250 seats. At this stage the club can only give Pompey 250 seats based on several criteria.
If the Cheltenham game is a success and all the building / H&S is approved. Then the club can increase seating based on the Councils recommendations.
Otherwise its all hypothetical. Its a bit like going for a car test and telling everyone your driving tonight !.
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Post by Smithy Gas on Dec 5, 2023 16:14:59 GMT
I think it would be helpful if the club released a statement regarding seating for the South Stand. However ; what can the club say or do ?. We live in a society of ' red tape' which all organisations use (business finance Private sector Public sector ). The club via Tom G have explained that Cheltenham is a ' test event ' Then more red tape for Building Regs and H&S. Therefore the club must pass these policies in order to progress to the next stage. If the club started selling tickets or building up expectations for the Festive games . And a penpusher or clipboard kid finds fault . The process would need to be revisted eg : Cheltenham 250 seats ; initially Pompey 250 seats. At this stage the club can only give Pompey 250 seats based on several criteria. If the Cheltenham game is a success and all the building / H&S is approved. Then the club can increase seating based on the Councils recommendations. Otherwise its all hypothetical. It's a bit like going for a car test and telling everyone you're driving tonight !. But Tom hasn't really has he? He sent a private message to someone who helpfully put it in the public domain. If nobody thought to message him or he didn't release information to his best mate Werton then nobody would be any the wiser and thats the issue here. All Tom or anyone else at the club needs to do is release an update stating the same facts from that private message. Job done. Everyone knows why they can't yet buy a ticket for a stand that looks complete. The communication on the current status of the stand is just a microcosm of the way we communicate about pretty much everything to do with the club. We don't bother. It's not good enough for most businesses let alone a public facing one where people are so emotionally attached.
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Post by bravosierraseven on Dec 5, 2023 16:34:24 GMT
I think it would be helpful if the club released a statement regarding seating for the South Stand. However ; what can the club say or do ?. We live in a society of ' red tape' which all organisations use (business finance Private sector Public sector ). The club via Tom G have explained that Cheltenham is a ' test event ' Then more red tape for Building Regs and H&S. Therefore the club must pass these policies in order to progress to the next stage. If the club started selling tickets or building up expectations for the Festive games . And a penpusher or clipboard kid finds fault . The process would need to be revisted eg : Cheltenham 250 seats ; initially Pompey 250 seats. At this stage the club can only give Pompey 250 seats based on several criteria. If the Cheltenham game is a success and all the building / H&S is approved. Then the club can increase seating based on the Councils recommendations. Otherwise its all hypothetical. It's a bit like going for a car test and telling everyone you're driving tonight !. But Tom hasn't really has he? He sent a private message to someone who helpfully put it in the public domain. If nobody thought to message him or he didn't release information to his best mate Werton then nobody would be any the wiser and thats the issue here. All Tom or anyone else at the club needs to do is release an update stating the same facts from that private message. Job done. Everyone knows why they can't yet buy a ticket for a stand that looks complete. The communication on the current status of the stand is just a microcosm of the way we communicate about pretty much everything to do with the club. We don't bother. It's not good enough for most businesses let alone a public facing one where people are so emotionally attached. Completely agree. It takes nothing just to put a little update on the latest part of the process. It's now Three weeks since planning was passed and about 10 days since the last seats were put in place, what comes next? What is the point of having all the social media outlets if you don't use them to the full. Not all supporters use social media but at least many will find out from those that do. The other lot always seem to have adverts on local radio for up coming games while we do nothing, we should aim to be more visible to attract more support.
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Post by Topper Gas on Dec 5, 2023 17:00:44 GMT
Normally test events are not done with paying customers - not sure if that's a law/rule or just how it works in general, but that's probably why no tickets are being sold and no comms being released just yet. When Luton held their first test event in their new stand earlier this year the tickets were given to certain club members, various hospitality customers, local residents and some of the builders.... I'm guessing the issue is if something goes wrong and they have to evacuate the stand, or just delay the start, then customers won't be too happy if they've paid to watch a game? Whereas If you've just turned up for a test event then you won't really care what goes on.
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Post by aghast on Dec 5, 2023 17:09:34 GMT
What's all the fuss. Regarding the "much missed" SW Stand tents only about 15% of supporters have ever sat in them when at full capacity and usually much less! The new SW "temporary" stand will hold 25% of attending supporters until further capacity is attained elsewhere in the Mem. Full licenced capacity is never allowed for football games to allow separation of home/away fans. Thus 25% is not actually true as when at full legal capacity to separate home/away. Thus 75%-85% of home fans could not/would not want to sit in the new stand. Having followed the Gas to over 130 away grounds I have been "forced" mainly to stand on open terraces at the end of the pitch. Rarely have I been allowed to sit pitch side. Probably the worst ground I have been to is Sunderland. You need oxygen to sit in the high level away end stand and can only just see the near goalmouth, the other end is so far away it's guess work who is doing what! The Gas fans out sang and out shouted the Sunderland fans all match possibly because nobody could see what was happening on the pitch the other end. The Mem, nice and cosy at least in my lofty seat in the beautiful East Stand. UTG You've seen Rovers play at over 130 away grounds?? Blimey. That must be close to every stadium we've ever visited.
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Post by A Source (aka Angry Badger) on Dec 5, 2023 17:13:01 GMT
One - possibly a few - airline used staff to practice evacuation. Didn't go as planned so started offering money/gifts to first ones out in a mock evacuation which caused a mass panic, as hoped. What Rovers merch would you take if we did the same practice. A Pasty?
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Post by aghast on Dec 5, 2023 17:16:46 GMT
One - possibly a few - airline used staff to practice evacuation. Didn't go as planned so started offering money/gifts to first ones out in a mock evacuation which caused a mass panic, as hoped. What Rovers merch would you take if we did the same practice. A Pasty? I'd nick the contents of the trophy cabinet because that'll be nice and light to carry home.
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Post by onefindunford on Dec 5, 2023 17:26:57 GMT
What's all the fuss. Regarding the "much missed" SW Stand tents only about 15% of supporters have ever sat in them when at full capacity and usually much less! The new SW "temporary" stand will hold 25% of attending supporters until further capacity is attained elsewhere in the Mem. Full licenced capacity is never allowed for football games to allow separation of home/away fans. Thus 25% is not actually true as when at full legal capacity to separate home/away. Thus 75%-85% of home fans could not/would not want to sit in the new stand. Having followed the Gas to over 130 away grounds I have been "forced" mainly to stand on open terraces at the end of the pitch. Rarely have I been allowed to sit pitch side. Probably the worst ground I have been to is Sunderland. You need oxygen to sit in the high level away end stand and can only just see the near goalmouth, the other end is so far away it's guess work who is doing what! The Gas fans out sang and out shouted the Sunderland fans all match possibly because nobody could see what was happening on the pitch the other end. The Mem, nice and cosy at least in my lofty seat in the beautiful East Stand. UTG You've seen Rovers play at over 130 away grounds?? Blimey. That must be close to every stadium we've ever visited. A very good friend of mine has seen Rovers play at 175 away grounds.
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Post by Dirt Dogg on Dec 5, 2023 17:43:04 GMT
One - possibly a few - airline used staff to practice evacuation. Didn't go as planned so started offering money/gifts to first ones out in a mock evacuation which caused a mass panic, as hoped. What Rovers merch would you take if we did the same practice. A Pasty? I'd nick the contents of the trophy cabinet because that'll be nice and light to carry home. I dunno, the Watney Cup is abit of a beast!
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Post by Gasshole on Dec 5, 2023 17:56:16 GMT
I think it would be helpful if the club released a statement regarding seating for the South Stand. However ; what can the club say or do ?. We live in a society of ' red tape' which all organisations use (business finance Private sector Public sector ). The club via Tom G have explained that Cheltenham is a ' test event ' Then more red tape for Building Regs and H&S. Therefore the club must pass these policies in order to progress to the next stage. If the club started selling tickets or building up expectations for the Festive games . And a penpusher or clipboard kid finds fault . The process would need to be revisted eg : Cheltenham 250 seats ; initially Pompey 250 seats. At this stage the club can only give Pompey 250 seats based on several criteria. If the Cheltenham game is a success and all the building / H&S is approved. Then the club can increase seating based on the Councils recommendations. Otherwise its all hypothetical. Its a bit like going for a car test and telling everyone your driving tonight !. I’m a little surprised they’re not making us use Beagles.
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Post by playtowin on Dec 6, 2023 16:43:40 GMT
Ive been using the assumption that unless the club say the stand is open then its closed. When the stand is ready to be open i bet the club announce...the stand is now open .
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Post by wsmjohn on Dec 6, 2023 16:57:52 GMT
Could be at 6pm?
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Post by aghast on Dec 6, 2023 17:00:22 GMT
The stand will be open at 6pm? I wonder if they're doing food?
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Post by wsmjohn on Dec 6, 2023 17:42:05 GMT
I will have a vegan burger, UTG
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Post by A Source (aka Angry Badger) on Dec 6, 2023 17:51:54 GMT
I'd nick the contents of the trophy cabinet because that'll be nice and light to carry home. I dunno, the Watney Cup is abit of a beast! Was chatting to one of the club history group when they had it on display. Apparently it's on loan from either the 1st or last winners but they haven't asked for it back
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Post by gashead1981 on Dec 6, 2023 17:53:33 GMT
I dunno, the Watney Cup is abit of a beast! Was chatting to one of the club history group when they had it on display. Apparently it's on loan from either the 1st or last winners but they haven't asked for it back Me and the boy got to have a hold of it last year, I can confirm it is a chunky monkey!
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Post by peterparker on Dec 6, 2023 17:55:19 GMT
Ive been using the assumption that unless the club say the stand is open then its closed. When the stand is ready to be open i bet the club announce...the stand is now open . Even if they said it was open, I am not sure I would take that as fact
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Post by perryfenwick on Dec 8, 2023 18:41:31 GMT
Will need a test event at reduced capacity first. Could've been a Pizza Trophy game but no chance now.
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Post by gasonthemount on Dec 8, 2023 21:28:53 GMT
6 of us have SW stand season tickets. We will be actually sat in the SW stand tomorrow!
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Post by Topper Gas on Dec 8, 2023 21:33:40 GMT
6 of us have SW stand season tickets. We will be actually sat in the SW stand tomorrow! Well done! I assume the club are keeping that a closely guarded secret given that no test event has taken place.
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