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Post by Justasmithers on Nov 12, 2023 17:49:08 GMT 1
Good or bad, a new double episode will be ready likely prior to the American Thanksgiving holiday. You may be surprised at what’s covered, nothing is left out really- the whole point of these was extra transparency in the purchase of the club. And yes no one is naive, it’s not like there’s an expectation of anything other than a lot of virtual tomatoes being thrown at it. Which is fine, these were always about transparency, up to you on how to digest it. Take care A response more worthy than my post probably deserved. Thanks. Of course you deserve a response. Thank you for asking! Take care |
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Post by Justasmithers on Nov 12, 2023 17:51:01 GMT 1
Good or bad, a new double episode will be ready likely prior to the American Thanksgiving holiday. You may be surprised at what’s covered, nothing is left out really- the whole point of these was extra transparency in the purchase of the club. And yes no one is naive, it’s not like there’s an expectation of anything other than a lot of virtual tomatoes being thrown at it. Which is fine, these were always about transparency, up to you on how to digest it. Take care For everyone knocking the YouTube vids, there’s just as many people who enjoy them, if not more. Personally think they’re great. Thank you! The film crew has worked very hard on these, and hopefully (good/bad) you’re able to at least get transparency on the process. As always results on the pitch are the utmost priority, but the film series is completely independent in all their work. Take care |
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Post by Million Dollar Babies on Nov 12, 2023 19:46:58 GMT 1
For everyone knocking the YouTube vids, there’s just as many people who enjoy them, if not more. Personally think they’re great. Thank you! The film crew has worked very hard on these, and hopefully (good/bad) you’re able to at least get transparency on the process. As always results on the pitch are the utmost priority, but the film series is completely independent in all their work. Take care Please can you have a word with Cartwright and tell him that if the calibre of player we're looking at in January is similar to Edwards then not to bother Thanks |
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Post by terriersyndrome on Nov 12, 2023 19:47:17 GMT 1
Personally, I’m happy not watching a bunch of blokes cock-swinging their way to buying the club (in just 10 days, don’t you know?) before presiding over the worst set of management decisions since Man City appointed Stuart Pearce and he played David James up front. Good or bad, a new double episode will be ready likely prior to the American Thanksgiving holiday. You may be surprised at what’s covered, nothing is left out really- the whole point of these was extra transparency in the purchase of the club. And yes no one is naive, it’s not like there’s an expectation of anything other than a lot of virtual tomatoes being thrown at it. Which is fine, these were always about transparency, up to you on how to digest it. Take care Didn't KN say a double episode would be released during the last international break? What happened there? He also said a Netflix deal was close to being signed yet Edwards said in the ATT panel recently that negotiations had only just begun? |
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Post by townarentbest on Nov 12, 2023 19:51:04 GMT 1
Good or bad, a new double episode will be ready likely prior to the American Thanksgiving holiday. You may be surprised at what’s covered, nothing is left out really- the whole point of these was extra transparency in the purchase of the club. And yes no one is naive, it’s not like there’s an expectation of anything other than a lot of virtual tomatoes being thrown at it. Which is fine, these were always about transparency, up to you on how to digest it. Take care Didn't KN say a double episode would be released during the last international break? What happened there? He also said a Netflix deal was close to being signed yet Edwards said in the ATT panel recently that negotiations had only just begun? They're operating in a different time zone 🤪 |
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Post by terriersyndrome on Nov 12, 2023 19:58:00 GMT 1
Didn't KN say a double episode would be released during the last international break? What happened there? He also said a Netflix deal was close to being signed yet Edwards said in the ATT panel recently that negotiations had only just begun? They're operating in a different time zone 🤪 Operating on a different planet if they think this team, manager and DoF are anything other than a disaster in waiting. |
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Post by workshyfop on Nov 12, 2023 20:03:43 GMT 1
Sacking Warnock and replacing him with Moore was like turkeys voting for Thanksgiving, so very apt.
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Post by Walton-on-the-Hill Terrier on Nov 16, 2023 10:19:27 GMT 1
Not sure which thread to post this but I didn’t want to create a new thread, so this will do.
I’ve just received an email from the secretary of the Sutton United Supporters Club to announce that the former players bar in the ground has been refurbished and renamed as Amber’s bar. They’ve added four TV’s showing multiple channels and look on it as a “Sports Bar”. They’re intending it be open five days a week and on match days.
Like most clubs, SU need to make money as much as they can. The ground is in a residential area, arguably the poorest part of Sutton and the local pub closed down eighteen months ago.
The club is well known for being a friendly and welcoming community club and hopefully this initiative will prove a success.
I’m sure Town could look to do something similar, whether in the ground or nearby. Canalside has been a big loss to supporters in my opinion. I think an American style bar with TV’s showing sports etc in somewhere like the former Rope Walk would prove popular.
If Sutton United can do it why can’t Town?
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Post by Sparrow on Nov 16, 2023 10:32:43 GMT 1
Not sure which thread to post this but I didn’t want to create a new thread, so this will do. I’ve just received an email from the secretary of the Sutton United Supporters Club to announce that the former players bar in the ground has been refurbished and renamed as Amber’s bar. They’ve added four TV’s showing multiple channels and look on it as a “Sports Bar”. They’re intending it be open five days a week and on match days. Like most clubs, SU need to make money as much as they can. The ground is in a residential area, arguably the poorest part of Sutton and the local pub closed down eighteen months ago. The club is well known for being a friendly and welcoming community club and hopefully this initiative will prove a success. I’m sure Town could look to do something similar, whether in the ground or nearby. Canalside has been a big loss to supporters in my opinion. I think an American style bar with TV’s showing sports etc in somewhere like the former Rope Walk would prove popular. If Sutton United can do it why can’t Town? I think it was in the ATT meeting notes that they are looking at doing something like this. There was something about the lease for the Rope Walk coming up soon and they are also looking at some properties in the Town centre. I think by the sounds of things, anything related to the stadium is quite difficult for Town to do at the moment due to the ownership situation at KSDL. I think a bit of patience might be needed. not sure they can do a lot at the stadium until the Stadium ownership is sorted |
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Post by Venezuelan Pete on Nov 16, 2023 10:44:56 GMT 1
Not sure which thread to post this but I didn’t want to create a new thread, so this will do. I’ve just received an email from the secretary of the Sutton United Supporters Club to announce that the former players bar in the ground has been refurbished and renamed as Amber’s bar. They’ve added four TV’s showing multiple channels and look on it as a “Sports Bar”. They’re intending it be open five days a week and on match days. Like most clubs, SU need to make money as much as they can. The ground is in a residential area, arguably the poorest part of Sutton and the local pub closed down eighteen months ago. The club is well known for being a friendly and welcoming community club and hopefully this initiative will prove a success. I’m sure Town could look to do something similar, whether in the ground or nearby. Canalside has been a big loss to supporters in my opinion. I think an American style bar with TV’s showing sports etc in somewhere like the former Rope Walk would prove popular. If Sutton United can do it why can’t Town? It would be popular on matchdays but outside of that, who on earth is going to go down to the Rope Walk to visit a sports bar? As you say re: Sutton, their ground is in a residential area so I'm assuming it gets a lot more foot traffic. Something like this would definitely need to be in the centre of town. |
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Nov 16, 2023 10:52:15 GMT 1
Not sure which thread to post this but I didn’t want to create a new thread, so this will do. I’ve just received an email from the secretary of the Sutton United Supporters Club to announce that the former players bar in the ground has been refurbished and renamed as Amber’s bar. They’ve added four TV’s showing multiple channels and look on it as a “Sports Bar”. They’re intending it be open five days a week and on match days. Like most clubs, SU need to make money as much as they can. The ground is in a residential area, arguably the poorest part of Sutton and the local pub closed down eighteen months ago. The club is well known for being a friendly and welcoming community club and hopefully this initiative will prove a success. I’m sure Town could look to do something similar, whether in the ground or nearby. Canalside has been a big loss to supporters in my opinion. I think an American style bar with TV’s showing sports etc in somewhere like the former Rope Walk would prove popular. If Sutton United can do it why can’t Town? How does Sutton compare to Huddersfield? As joburgjon has said, things are being looked at, but I'd imagine they should be doing some groundwork before they go all in with something that's too themed. Match days would likely be the bonanza days, but that's only ever going to be 20 odd days a year. It's probably me & how I live, but I don't get the community feel as a Town. There are plenty of villages/areas that do have a thriving community, but where the ground is & the town centre don't strike me as places where people would go out of their way to visit nowadays. Is Bradley Mills club still open as well? Surely residents would head there in the week, as it's likely to be a lot cheaper. Tough one though, as you say, this will be about building revenue streams o/s of game days & for 90% of clubs that's difficult, unless you have something quite niche that can survive. |
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Post by Sio on Nov 16, 2023 11:35:06 GMT 1
Not sure which thread to post this but I didn’t want to create a new thread, so this will do. I’ve just received an email from the secretary of the Sutton United Supporters Club to announce that the former players bar in the ground has been refurbished and renamed as Amber’s bar. They’ve added four TV’s showing multiple channels and look on it as a “Sports Bar”. They’re intending it be open five days a week and on match days. Like most clubs, SU need to make money as much as they can. The ground is in a residential area, arguably the poorest part of Sutton and the local pub closed down eighteen months ago. The club is well known for being a friendly and welcoming community club and hopefully this initiative will prove a success. I’m sure Town could look to do something similar, whether in the ground or nearby. Canalside has been a big loss to supporters in my opinion. I think an American style bar with TV’s showing sports etc in somewhere like the former Rope Walk would prove popular. If Sutton United can do it why can’t Town? It has, but it also makes total sense. Whether we like it or not, it's incredibly unprofessional by modern standards to have old folks doing their bowling or punters supping a pint whilst the team train and eat in an elite (used very lightly) sporting environment. I agree though, some sort of hub would be terrific. Gas Club would've been ideal but it's going to be knocked down in a few years. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2023 11:48:49 GMT 1
If its Bradley Mills WMC that must have been closed for years.Is the Cricket and Bowling Club still around?
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Post by Walton-on-the-Hill Terrier on Nov 16, 2023 12:45:08 GMT 1
Not sure which thread to post this but I didn’t want to create a new thread, so this will do. I’ve just received an email from the secretary of the Sutton United Supporters Club to announce that the former players bar in the ground has been refurbished and renamed as Amber’s bar. They’ve added four TV’s showing multiple channels and look on it as a “Sports Bar”. They’re intending it be open five days a week and on match days. Like most clubs, SU need to make money as much as they can. The ground is in a residential area, arguably the poorest part of Sutton and the local pub closed down eighteen months ago. The club is well known for being a friendly and welcoming community club and hopefully this initiative will prove a success. I’m sure Town could look to do something similar, whether in the ground or nearby. Canalside has been a big loss to supporters in my opinion. I think an American style bar with TV’s showing sports etc in somewhere like the former Rope Walk would prove popular. If Sutton United can do it why can’t Town? How does Sutton compare to Huddersfield? As joburgjon has said, things are being looked at, but I'd imagine they should be doing some groundwork before they go all in with something that's too themed. Match days would likely be the bonanza days, but that's only ever going to be 20 odd days a year. It's probably me & how I live, but I don't get the community feel as a Town. There are plenty of villages/areas that do have a thriving community, but where the ground is & the town centre don't strike me as places where people would go out of their way to visit nowadays. Is Bradley Mills club still open as well? Surely residents would head there in the week, as it's likely to be a lot cheaper. Tough one though, as you say, this will be about building revenue streams o/s of game days & for 90% of clubs that's difficult, unless you have something quite niche that can survive. I’m not sure what context you’re getting at when asking how HT and SU compare? In many ways there’s no real comparison, but I’ll try and reply within the context of my initial post. Historically of course SU is a non-league club, albeit mainly at the higher levels and have a storied past. In many ways they’re still very much “non-league”. Outside of the players and manager/coaching staff I think they only have two paid employees, their directors are lifelong SU fans, not particularly wealthy, and the club still relies massively on a band of volunteers throughout the week and on match days. The chairman and CEO muck in selling tickets etc and mingle with the ordinary fans besides doing their directorial duties. The club has always had a good reputation for friendliness and integrity and it is hugely respected in football. I think they’ve actually sacked two managers in something like 50 years. Like Town they’re having to seek to increase revenue wherever they can. The ground is by far the poorest in the league (very open, poor sight lines apart from the old 1950’s grandstand) and they are obliged to double seating capacity by next season (provided they stay in L2). Ironically a new director has just joined from the USA, apparently as the figurehead for a group of four investors. The club does have three separate “entertainment” areas with bars in the grandstand that are used regularly for various community events. With the new “Ambers Bar” I’m guessing they’re looking to encourage more people to make an evening of it at the ground after Saturday games, thereby bringing in more money, all for the club, but they’ll also be hoping for a regular trickle of business throughout the week as well. I don’t buy it that the JSS is in any way particularly “isolated” and therefore wouldn’t attract customers. There’s plenty of parking at the ground and nearby, places like Starbucks and Greggs on the retail park at Leeds Road all seem to be doing OK and there’s all the weeknight and weekday shoppers to attract. Why wouldn’t something a bit different such as say an American-themed Sports Bar in such as the Rope Walk be successful, providing it is affordable and enjoyable? |
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Nov 16, 2023 13:02:04 GMT 1
Thanks Epsom, I was wondering what the demographic differences were between Sutton & Huddersfield. I obviously have this vision of 'leafy Sutton' & industrial Huddersfield.
As I said, it's partly to do with how I live. I wouldn't be going out of my way to visit a themed bar down by the JSS, but maybe younger families would be tempted by that, outside of match days?
I have a lot of time for our town, but I think it struggles because of it's size and the demographics of our area. It's not a particularly attractive centre, other than for a couple of exceptions.
There's always been a need to make things commercially viable, but it would be interesting to compare how much disappears from our local economies nowadays than it did 30-40 yrs ago, and that of course makes the death spiral of our larger towns like Huddersfield all the more inevitable as it doesn't recycle locally.
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Post by Walton-on-the-Hill Terrier on Nov 16, 2023 13:22:11 GMT 1
Thanks Epsom, I was wondering what the demographic differences were between Sutton & Huddersfield. I obviously have this vision of 'leafy Sutton' & industrial Huddersfield. As I said, it's partly to do with how I live. I wouldn't be going out of my way to visit a themed bar down by the JSS, but maybe younger families would be tempted by that, outside of match days? I have a lot of time for our town, but I think it struggles because of it's size and the demographics of our area. It's not a particularly attractive centre, other than for a couple of exceptions. There's always been a need to make things commercially viable, but it would be interesting to compare how much disappears from our local economies nowadays than it did 30-40 yrs ago, and that of course makes the death spiral of our larger towns like Huddersfield all the more inevitable as it doesn't recycle locally. Ah, OK. Sutton is of course in Greater London, albeit the outermost borough, although many just think of it as being in Surrey. It’s a busy place, easy commute to London etc. The town centre isn’t the greatest but is reasonable enough and seems to be at least “holding its own”. There are very few, if any, closed shops, and there’s been a number of new “luxury flat” developments recently within walking distance of the station. It’s got its wealthier areas, big houses, £2M plus properties and it’s got its poorer areas too (the area around the ground isn’t the best but it’s not run down). Yes it’s leafy, but not compared to where we are! Everywhere in Surrey is leafy and they all have to be swept up! |
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Post by shawsie on Nov 16, 2023 13:30:46 GMT 1
Not sure which thread to post this but I didn’t want to create a new thread, so this will do. I’ve just received an email from the secretary of the Sutton United Supporters Club to announce that the former players bar in the ground has been refurbished and renamed as Amber’s bar. They’ve added four TV’s showing multiple channels and look on it as a “Sports Bar”. They’re intending it be open five days a week and on match days. Like most clubs, SU need to make money as much as they can. The ground is in a residential area, arguably the poorest part of Sutton and the local pub closed down eighteen months ago. The club is well known for being a friendly and welcoming community club and hopefully this initiative will prove a success. I’m sure Town could look to do something similar, whether in the ground or nearby. Canalside has been a big loss to supporters in my opinion. I think an American style bar with TV’s showing sports etc in somewhere like the former Rope Walk would prove popular. If Sutton United can do it why can’t Town? It would be popular on matchdays but outside of that, who on earth is going to go down to the Rope Walk to visit a sports bar? As you say re: Sutton, their ground is in a residential area so I'm assuming it gets a lot more foot traffic. Something like this would definitely need to be in the centre of town. There's a cinema complex adjacent to it - surely they can provide a suitable offering to "keep it ticking" on non match days and align it with the rugby club for the summer also? If one is opened in the near future, then they need to get the marketing right and put the onus on fans / customers to back it and make it a success. |
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Post by Porrohman on Nov 16, 2023 13:33:57 GMT 1
It would be popular on matchdays but outside of that, who on earth is going to go down to the Rope Walk to visit a sports bar? As you say re: Sutton, their ground is in a residential area so I'm assuming it gets a lot more foot traffic. Something like this would definitely need to be in the centre of town. There's a cinema complex adjacent to it - surely they can provide a suitable offering to "keep it ticking" on non match days and align it with the rugby club for the summer also? If one is opened in the near future, then they need to get the marketing right and put the onus on fans / customers to back it and make it a success. But there's a new cinema complex opening in town before long, will the Odeon stay open then 🤷 |
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Post by Walton-on-the-Hill Terrier on Nov 16, 2023 13:36:11 GMT 1
It would be popular on matchdays but outside of that, who on earth is going to go down to the Rope Walk to visit a sports bar? As you say re: Sutton, their ground is in a residential area so I'm assuming it gets a lot more foot traffic. Something like this would definitely need to be in the centre of town. There's a cinema complex adjacent to it - surely they can provide a suitable offering to "keep it ticking" on non match days and align it with the rugby club for the summer also? If one is opened in the near future, then they need to get the marketing right and put the onus on fans / customers to back it and make it a success. Agree. Look at the Birstall Retail Park area. Busy day and night. Large range of quality shops, plenty of popular eateries and a busy cinema. They all complement each other and the area is thriving. |
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Post by shawsie on Nov 16, 2023 13:38:27 GMT 1
There's a cinema complex adjacent to it - surely they can provide a suitable offering to "keep it ticking" on non match days and align it with the rugby club for the summer also? If one is opened in the near future, then they need to get the marketing right and put the onus on fans / customers to back it and make it a success. But there's a new cinema complex opening in town before long, will the Odeon stay open then 🤷 I think it will yes - easier and free parking / right side of town for many etc. We need to look at what might work and have a go not take the negative slant on things imho. I appreciate there are pitfalls here and ultimately many are simply interested in the football on the pitch...........................but you cant blame the owners for wanting to increase revenues across more varied offerings - without them its always going to be a struggle for clubs such as ours unless you have a complete sugar daddy a la Abramovich or Walker in the halcyon days of Blackburn. |
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Post by mosher on Nov 16, 2023 13:43:33 GMT 1
But there's a new cinema complex opening in town before long, will the Odeon stay open then 🤷 I think it will yes - easier and free parking / right side of town for many etc. We need to look at what might work and have a go not take the negative slant on things imho. I appreciate there are pitfalls here and ultimately many are simply interested in the football on the pitch...........................but you cant blame the owners for wanting to increase revenues across more varied offerings - without them its always going to be a struggle for clubs such as ours unless you have a complete sugar daddy a la Abramovich or Walker in the halcyon days of Blackburn.Which is a non-starter now because of FFP. Unless they borrow Citeh's accountant  |
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Nov 16, 2023 14:14:54 GMT 1
There's a cinema complex adjacent to it - surely they can provide a suitable offering to "keep it ticking" on non match days and align it with the rugby club for the summer also? If one is opened in the near future, then they need to get the marketing right and put the onus on fans / customers to back it and make it a success. Agree. Look at the Birstall Retail Park area. Busy day and night. Large range of quality shops, plenty of popular eateries and a busy cinema. They all complement each other and the area is thriving. It’s on the fringe of a major city and decent road transport. Look at Meadowhall and the Trafford C as well, all served very easily, and they get the investment because they’re cities. This is always the thing that I think will hamper our town centre, the fact that our road links from the M62 simply don’t flow well enough. We’re heading back to the HDOne discussion again. |
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Post by townarentbest on Nov 16, 2023 15:05:46 GMT 1
Not sure which thread to post this but I didn’t want to create a new thread, so this will do. I’ve just received an email from the secretary of the Sutton United Supporters Club to announce that the former players bar in the ground has been refurbished and renamed as Amber’s bar. They’ve added four TV’s showing multiple channels and look on it as a “Sports Bar”. They’re intending it be open five days a week and on match days. Like most clubs, SU need to make money as much as they can. The ground is in a residential area, arguably the poorest part of Sutton and the local pub closed down eighteen months ago. The club is well known for being a friendly and welcoming community club and hopefully this initiative will prove a success. I’m sure Town could look to do something similar, whether in the ground or nearby. Canalside has been a big loss to supporters in my opinion. I think an American style bar with TV’s showing sports etc in somewhere like the former Rope Walk would prove popular. If Sutton United can do it why can’t Town?  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2023 15:31:29 GMT 1
Not sure which thread to post this but I didn’t want to create a new thread, so this will do. I’ve just received an email from the secretary of the Sutton United Supporters Club to announce that the former players bar in the ground has been refurbished and renamed as Amber’s bar. They’ve added four TV’s showing multiple channels and look on it as a “Sports Bar”. They’re intending it be open five days a week and on match days. Like most clubs, SU need to make money as much as they can. The ground is in a residential area, arguably the poorest part of Sutton and the local pub closed down eighteen months ago. The club is well known for being a friendly and welcoming community club and hopefully this initiative will prove a success. I’m sure Town could look to do something similar, whether in the ground or nearby. Canalside has been a big loss to supporters in my opinion. I think an American style bar with TV’s showing sports etc in somewhere like the former Rope Walk would prove popular. If Sutton United can do it why can’t Town? Heavily frequented by Town staff during the week. |
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Post by rockwall on Nov 16, 2023 15:50:05 GMT 1
Not sure which thread to post this but I didn’t want to create a new thread, so this will do. I’ve just received an email from the secretary of the Sutton United Supporters Club to announce that the former players bar in the ground has been refurbished and renamed as Amber’s bar. They’ve added four TV’s showing multiple channels and look on it as a “Sports Bar”. They’re intending it be open five days a week and on match days. Like most clubs, SU need to make money as much as they can. The ground is in a residential area, arguably the poorest part of Sutton and the local pub closed down eighteen months ago. The club is well known for being a friendly and welcoming community club and hopefully this initiative will prove a success. I’m sure Town could look to do something similar, whether in the ground or nearby. Canalside has been a big loss to supporters in my opinion. I think an American style bar with TV’s showing sports etc in somewhere like the former Rope Walk would prove popular. If Sutton United can do it why can’t Town? But it is closed weekends and closed when people finish work..... The times for Legends is abysmal. |
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Nov 16, 2023 18:44:09 GMT 1
But it is closed weekends and closed when people finish work..... The times for Legends is abysmal. I like Legends. I go there often on match days. It’s absolutely nothing special inside but it’s good to be with other Town fans before the game. It’s not just Legends times that are abysmal. On midweek match evenings, the Costa next to the cinema closes at 6pm. Costa is a franchise, this branch has the flexibility to vary its closing time. You would think they would want to capitalise on match nights to boost their sales. But no. They just can’t be bothered. |
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Post by isitjustme on Nov 16, 2023 18:53:27 GMT 1
I like Legends. I go there often on match days. It’s absolutely nothing special inside but it’s good to be with other Town fans before the game. It’s not just Legends times that are abysmal. On midweek match evenings, the Costa next to the cinema closes at 6pm. Costa is a franchise, this branch has the flexibility to vary its closing time. You would think they would want to capitalise on match nights to boost their sales. But no. They just can’t be bothered. Or.......They just can't be bothered with the hassle "some" football crowds might bring. I would open personally though. |
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Nov 16, 2023 19:28:15 GMT 1
I like Legends. I go there often on match days. It’s absolutely nothing special inside but it’s good to be with other Town fans before the game. It’s not just Legends times that are abysmal. On midweek match evenings, the Costa next to the cinema closes at 6pm. Costa is a franchise, this branch has the flexibility to vary its closing time. You would think they would want to capitalise on match nights to boost their sales. But no. They just can’t be bothered. Or.......They just can't be bothered with the hassle "some" football crowds might bring. I would open personally though. Get your point. But besides the “usual” away fans arriving on coaches there are actually a lot of them who drive here. These people probably don’t want alcohol - just somewhere civilised to have a drink after the journey. I don’t think this would happen in any other country apart from ours. |
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Post by terriersyndrome on Nov 16, 2023 19:32:12 GMT 1
But it is closed weekends and closed when people finish work..... The times for Legends is abysmal. Called round the other Sunday with the missus for a brew, ended up in Costa bomb. |
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Post by cleckie on Nov 16, 2023 21:57:55 GMT 1
Not sure which thread to post this but I didn’t want to create a new thread, so this will do. I’ve just received an email from the secretary of the Sutton United Supporters Club to announce that the former players bar in the ground has been refurbished and renamed as Amber’s bar. They’ve added four TV’s showing multiple channels and look on it as a “Sports Bar”. They’re intending it be open five days a week and on match days. Like most clubs, SU need to make money as much as they can. The ground is in a residential area, arguably the poorest part of Sutton and the local pub closed down eighteen months ago. The club is well known for being a friendly and welcoming community club and hopefully this initiative will prove a success. I’m sure Town could look to do something similar, whether in the ground or nearby. Canalside has been a big loss to supporters in my opinion. I think an American style bar with TV’s showing sports etc in somewhere like the former Rope Walk would prove popular. If Sutton United can do it why can’t Town? How does Sutton compare to Huddersfield? As joburgjon has said, things are being looked at, but I'd imagine they should be doing some groundwork before they go all in with something that's too themed. Match days would likely be the bonanza days, but that's only ever going to be 20 odd days a year. It's probably me & how I live, but I don't get the community feel as a Town. There are plenty of villages/areas that do have a thriving community, but where the ground is & the town centre don't strike me as places where people would go out of their way to visit nowadays. Is Bradley Mills club still open as well? Surely residents would head there in the week, as it's likely to be a lot cheaper. Tough one though, as you say, this will be about building revenue streams o/s of game days & for 90% of clubs that's difficult, unless you have something quite niche that can survive. |
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