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Post by mftc on May 14, 2022 6:56:04 GMT
I am not so sure all the young players will be released carte blanche.
While the Clarke's, Whelan and Coutts wages probably cost over half a £million, the combination of say Tomlinson, Phillips and Hulberts basic wage probably comes to £50k.
And then you can discount some of their wages from the donations from the 50/50 and any payments from the clubs they have been on loan, so based on the clubs losses for this season, they cost a pittance.
It might be that some are given an extra year to see how they develop.
Look at Finley, he was not in the league until he was about 23 so some players develop later than others.
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Post by mftc on May 14, 2022 6:46:49 GMT
Same format for a while now.
The Mighty Chips (Chippenham), sneaked in 7th in the NL South and could win promotion against some big spenders who finished 2nd and 3rd.
If they get in the NL top division there could be a chance to give some good experience to our younger squad members next season, with a loan deal.
Any that were playing North and South to his season, that are retaing should be looked at NL next season.
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Post by mftc on May 14, 2022 6:38:31 GMT
All league clubs used get tickets to attend the FA cup final.
In the 80's and 90's, I believe the FC gifted the tickets to the SC who held a draw for a lucky SC member and guest to attend.
If the FA still distribute the cup final tickets, I wonder who gets the tickets now?
Still think the club are missing a trick. If a SC player of the year presentation was held in front of the clubhouse from 3pm, with a BBQ and everyday fans had the chance to mingle with the players while watching the cup final, the bar profits alone would be huge.
Plus the shop could have been open selling end of season stock, a 50/50 draw etc
Who would have thought the prawn sandwich brigade happened at Rovers. Only the wealthy get to have a player of the Year event.
While it looked good, did the club actually make any money? The cost of hiring the Concorde hanger must have been mega bucks, then paying for a celeb to do the mc- ing, probably a private PR company to organize it and no profits from the bars.
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Post by mftc on May 12, 2022 22:22:19 GMT
I also think the club should open up the stadium and all its facilities for a promotion party. A chance for us all to thank the club for this seasons heroics and celebrate one last time. Would also make a fortune at the bars and club shop if they did. Come on wael / Tom make it happen. Baffling decision not to open the shop on Sunday. The target audience for the Legends game will no doubt include people who watched when big Kev played, so a lot of those will no doubt be 40+ so are less likely to buy things on line. Even if not all the promotion products are available, I'm sure the shop would have made a good profit. If the current squad attended, even for just a lap of honour and to sign autographs and have photos, I expect this would have boosted the crowd by a couple of hundred plus and therefore increased programmes, 50/50, as well as food and drink sales. Waiting for the open day is not striking while the iron is hot. Are the marketing team still busy working on plans for advertising our deal with 7 Up?
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Post by mftc on May 12, 2022 22:07:21 GMT
Scored in the penalty shoot out, as did Alefe Santos (MotM) for Chippenham Town in the National League South Play Offs as they beat Dartford Town.
Also playing for the Mighty Chips were Luke Russe and Danny Greensdale.
Samir Curruthers played for Dartford. Seem to remember him playing against us and I think he played a few games as a promising youngster for Villa in the Prem.
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Post by mftc on May 12, 2022 5:38:53 GMT
Not sure if the Austin Bissex game counts as a matchday.
Does anyone know if the club are planning to open the shop. No doubt it will do a massive trade.
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Post by mftc on May 12, 2022 4:57:43 GMT
Just read about Manor Farm in the Evening Post.
Isn't Tony the Scarecrow, Tony Parsons who used to watch Rovers home and away for many years? He used to wear Pirate garb to games.
Maybe he is one of the supporters who left because of Joey (I think he worked for a charity, so maybe had a conflict of interest against the allegations). That said I haven't seen him for a few years do maybe he decided to spend his Saturdays doing other things.
Seems like he is enjoying his football again, which is good as he is a top bloke.
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Post by mftc on May 11, 2022 19:50:03 GMT
New products have been added already including the traffic lights print. Just makes me think he is not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy! I suppose Northampton should always look on bright side of life!
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Post by mftc on May 10, 2022 7:11:40 GMT
Would love to see Rodman stick around as a coach and club ambassador (if he is indeed retiring), seems a genuinely likeable, knowledgeable and professional chap. Also for him to say this is the best group he has been involved with is saying something. He must have been a professional for 15+ years and already has a couple of promotions on his CV so that says a lot about JB, his back room staff and the rest of the playing squad. He was non league with Newport, York and Gateshead for most of his career wasn't he?
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Post by mftc on May 10, 2022 7:09:44 GMT
Yeah but can they take the "highlights" of Buckle's Rovers and make a great video?
Like someone said, they have a great product to work with.
As a Luddite I really don't know, but apart from the feel good factor of watching, does the club financially benefit?
I remember being told that in the early days of websites the more "hits" the site had, the more it received in advertising revenue which makes sense.
I just don't know how podcasts etc get any money.
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Post by mftc on May 10, 2022 7:02:20 GMT
The problem is that as mere supporters we don't know who are good or bad coaches. Manse and Parrinello were well liked and highly regarded, but Joey didn't think they were winners, or at least could make players winners. It will definitely be interesting to see if the likes of Hulbert, Phillips, Mehew or Lainglas get their deals extended. I suppose the question is if Joey thinks they are able, ready, or just not ready yet. he may have well been right with manse hardly setting the world alight with Gloucester and having watched them a few times this season it has been a painful watch each time. 0-0 with leamington on Boxing Day being the worst games of football I've seen in a good 5 years. He took over a team at the bottom of the league, devoid of confidence and probably low on ability and kept them up! I am sure there are a few managers not a million miles away who couldn't do that! I am sure if Gloucester City chairman decided to throw £2 million at the project next season then Manse's team might sneak promotion in the last few minutes of the season, if the opposition play half their youth team!(sic)
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Post by mftc on May 10, 2022 6:54:59 GMT
I would except the club to arrange for the current squad to attend, maybe for a half time lap of honour?
Would be a good chance for autographs and selfies and the club could make loads with merchandise from the shop and food and drinks as well as increasing the attendance to help support Big Kev's family and Steve Bissex who has been a loyal servant for the club.
Getting up early and traveling to the likes of Colchester for a 1pm ko with the youth team can't have been much fun.
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Post by mftc on May 10, 2022 6:49:09 GMT
I see some unofficial items are now on the market.
Please don't buy these as God knows where the money goes.
Buying from the club, either in the shop or on brfcdirect means that the money helps towards funding for new players and paying off debts.
Coincidentally, yesterday I saw a Rovers fan proudly wearing a shirt in town - you don't often see that.
To be fair I also saw a City shirt, so he deserves credit in my opinion as well. It's easy to hid when things aren't going well and we know we have more than our share of fickle fans.
If you don't yet own a shirt, they are now reduced, so why not buy one to help relive the memories of this season?
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Post by mftc on May 9, 2022 21:40:27 GMT
I think Rodman will make an excellent coach. I think he was doing some work with the younger players while he was injured, and he also gets a lot of praise as our Education Ambassador with the Community Trust. It would be good to keep somebody of his calibre within the club. The problem is that as mere supporters we don't know who are good or bad coaches. Manse and Parrinello were well liked and highly regarded, but Joey didn't think they were winners, or at least could make players winners. It will definitely be interesting to see if the likes of Hulbert, Phillips, Mehew or Lainglas get their deals extended. I suppose the question is if Joey thinks they are able, ready, or just not ready yet.
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Post by mftc on May 9, 2022 20:24:02 GMT
Absolutely.
A DVD should be made.
If everyone who subscribed was treated to watch the premier at the Mem with the players, it would make loads with sales and bar takings.
Like DVDs have alternative endings, how about Screen Soccer do an alternative commentary of the Scunthorpe game.
"Pinch me Dave" - "I will if this one goes in!"
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Post by mftc on May 9, 2022 20:17:49 GMT
No plans for a promotion brochure from Keith I think Keith's produced books are excellent, but if he is no longer employed by the club, surely the media team/ programme editor can produce something?
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Post by mftc on May 9, 2022 6:47:51 GMT
Without Elliott, we would not have made the play offs.
To get two loan signings of a generation in one season is amazing, but I don't think it is so easy.
As it stands expect about 16th next season.
All depends on how much Wael spends.
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Post by mftc on May 9, 2022 6:43:23 GMT
Agreed Whelan was awesome a true professional and quality midfielder Deserves much praise for his contribution all season. Read that his Mum passed during the season. Belated condolences. No doubt she would have been very proud of his fantastic career.
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Post by mftc on May 9, 2022 6:40:54 GMT
Well done to Pete in already bringing out a promotion range in the shop.
Let's do our bit in helping Wael and Joey and spend, spend, spend.
Who knows, collectively we might spend the couple of hundred thousand that might help us sign a replacement for Elliot Anderson.
Mods can you add links to brfcdirect?
Does anyone know if the media team are bringing out a Keith Brookman type end of season book?
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Post by mftc on May 8, 2022 9:38:52 GMT
What a great day that is going to be for faithful servant Steve Bissex and the family of Kevin Austin.
We can celebrate with a mix of promotion heroes from Joey, Belly, Lord Byron, Rickie Lambert, Manse, et al
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