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Post by smj1 on May 2, 2011 19:38:52 GMT 1
Sadly cant wear the new kit due to contract with Mitre!
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Post by smj1 on May 1, 2011 22:07:12 GMT 1
Dear all Wanted to post a few thanks and well dones to The Support Team - led by Carl Dickenson - fantastic effort and kept us all going The Sponsors - thanks for you support and contribuions Thanks to Martyn Bolt - top effort over the past three months (but we need to have a chat about what is a hill and what isnt!) Thanks to Robyn and Mark from the Commercial staff - ensuring all goes to plan Thanks to Katie and YAA - brilliant support Thanks to the Team Captains - in simple I salute you Special mentions for Mark for cycling from Belfast to Brighton, the Tandem lads, Ludo from Holland, the lads and lasses that arrived late but kept going on Day 1 and Day 2 - top effort, Oggy for some great coverage, Harry and Daniel (youngest two on the trip!). The Big man - for giving us great weather The fans for their support, messages, donations and brilliant welcome at the Withdean Last but by no means least all the cyclists (all the Teams) that have done the club proud and raised valuable funds for a very worthwhile cause :  : |
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Post by smj1 on Feb 4, 2011 10:46:42 GMT 1
 I guess most pertinent bit is about 4 mins 20
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Post by smj1 on Jan 31, 2011 10:43:16 GMT 1
And you were a credit to the Club :appl:
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Post by smj1 on Nov 26, 2010 16:01:23 GMT 1
Our condolences
all at the Club
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Post by smj1 on Nov 17, 2010 9:44:30 GMT 1
We'll certainly be there and it promises to be an enteratining evening :beer:
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Post by smj1 on Nov 15, 2010 9:49:04 GMT 1
Id probably rephrase that!
But for anyone in doubt - its getting him to become a Knight of Yorkshire
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Post by smj1 on Sept 13, 2010 12:51:06 GMT 1
Noted for next season ;-)
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Post by smj1 on Sept 1, 2010 7:15:49 GMT 1
Eh? The pm was intended to invite you to come and have a chat about club and "business" that's all.
I got the impression you felt we were tipping the balance the wrong way? To go into it in great detail could take me hours with my typing!
Door's open
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Post by smj1 on Aug 31, 2010 20:07:26 GMT 1
The Wrongboy - not sure how to copy and paste
But the simple answer is the Examiner is NOT banned and we encourage balanced reporting - simple.
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Post by smj1 on Aug 31, 2010 19:57:54 GMT 1
And I thought you were on my side! :iconlol:
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Post by smj1 on Aug 31, 2010 19:54:27 GMT 1
To be honest - I posted it and then didn't know how to edit it :  : |
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Post by smj1 on Aug 31, 2010 19:49:03 GMT 1
spellung was nevor my biggust strength!!!
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Post by smj1 on Aug 31, 2010 18:47:58 GMT 1
Firstly epsomterrier 33 - it was a pleasure meeting you at the Patrons do - and exactly - improved communication
Captain slapper - as I said - we appreciate balanced reporting - no 'gags' are imposed.
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Post by smj1 on Aug 31, 2010 18:14:20 GMT 1
Good point (even though I am unsure what 'their' side of the argument is?)
We are happy to have a special relationship with the local media if its in the interest of the Club (and before anyone comments we appreciate the importance of balanced reporting!)
Our focus is the success and development of the Club.
At one end of the scale we could ban all interviews and put them in the programme and in so doing increasing revenues for the Club but common sense has to prevail and find the right balance. Equally we can't be always giving away our crown jewels!
Not sure how we are being pathetic?
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Post by smj1 on Aug 31, 2010 18:01:14 GMT 1
Needs to be a bit more than that ;-)
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Post by smj1 on Aug 24, 2010 9:18:41 GMT 1
Watched it again this morning - gets better! :appl: : : |
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Post by smj1 on Aug 20, 2010 9:44:09 GMT 1
you never know - |
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Post by smj1 on Aug 20, 2010 9:16:41 GMT 1
Quality night, quality questions, quality supporters, quality beer - enough said!
Mids - Flip flops and bermuda shorts are this years black!
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Post by smj1 on Aug 5, 2010 16:34:16 GMT 1
A message form our ticket office "Contrary to some postings on DATM the game at Notts County is All Ticket and tickets are on sale at the Galpharm until 4 pm on Friday. It is the Carlisle tickets for the Carling Cup on Tuesday that increase by £2 on matchday." |
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Post by smj1 on Jun 11, 2010 12:27:59 GMT 1
Down to do your own thing - but we will help where possible.
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Post by smj1 on Jun 11, 2010 11:50:05 GMT 1
It's fantastic reading that some DATMers are considering becoming a Knight of Yorkshire. Let me help to push you over the line. As you know the YAA needs £7200 a day to keep the Helicopters in the air and at last night's do Paul Gowland of YAA praised the efforts of Town supporters in the fantastic achievement of raising over £120k. He also added that he was certain through our collective fund raising we have saved at least one life! For anyone that gets involved in the Knights campaign they will receive the full backing of the Keep It Up team which includes, not only staff from YAA but Mark Davies and Cammie Batten here at the Club. What's more as I am sure the cyclists of last year can vouch for, the Club will look after you and make sure you receive the recognition you will no doubt deserve. Raising £1000 is not easy but it can be split across the 12 months and can be done through a number of initiatives. And as we have said if you raise £1000 we will give you a free season ticket. The initiative can also help you - this is a great opportunity to do something that you have always wanted to do - it maybe that you want to get fit - try a sponsored swim or lose weight, sponsored slim - whatever you chose - enjoy it and make it a challenge. A couple of years ago, I would have classed myself as one of those people who sponsored friends and family or put money into bucket collections. Having done the Cycle Ride to Southend it was one of the best things I have ever done and gives me a sense of pride in knowing that I have got of my arse and did something! In simple, get thinking, get signed up and get saving a life! www.htafc.comthanks for your support |
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Post by smj1 on Jun 4, 2010 14:12:26 GMT 1
delayed as sometimes if things get out before the official site it can jeopordise the deal!!!
3pm by eshot - 3:45 on the site!
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Post by smj1 on Jun 4, 2010 14:06:49 GMT 1
Nice idea CW
and have voted!
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Post by smj1 on Jun 4, 2010 13:58:54 GMT 1
Walshy - good idea But when you have got 90,000 members I might do Regards Sean |
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Post by smj1 on Jun 4, 2010 13:55:08 GMT 1
Hi all
We are trying something new with these 'sign up to the newsletter and get early news on signings'. Effectively trying to continually build our database
In posting before the official announcement, this in turn kills the idea stone dead and effectively costs us money in the long run.
Regards
Sean
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Post by smj1 on Apr 30, 2010 9:32:21 GMT 1
Firstly thanks to all those that have supported me and the fellow walkers - really appreciate it. This si a good cause and every penny is needed
If you know me, my geography is not the best - but I think this is the route we are taking....so please join in - wear your colours etc etc.
Starting at Bowling Green Inn (opposite the post office depot and near Charlie Browns and Wilby's Insurance) at 10:30am - the new owners are opening the pub at 10:30 for us to have a 'loosener'. Setting off at 11
Through Pedestrian area of Halifax Town centre
Past the shay
Towards Salterhebble
Down towards elland
Canal to Elland (to barge and barrell pub)
then up to upper edge to Rastrick
Past the cricket club to to fixby/Bradley Bar
Turn right towards Town centre
Down to Slubbers
past the Gas Club
Then on to ground - arrive at Ground at approx 1, 1:30ish
Hopefully see you on route
Cheers again
Sean
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Post by smj1 on Apr 20, 2010 16:37:49 GMT 1
Probably last chance this season for you all to do your bit for the Keep it Up campaign.... so please get walking or take the easy option and sponsor me! www.htafc.com/page/KeepItUpYAA/0,,10312~2029853,00.html Cheers for you support. Sean |
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Post by smj1 on Apr 9, 2010 21:28:01 GMT 1
Nope - to be honest - read it once (cant remember where?) and thought I like that! something I believe in!
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Post by smj1 on Apr 9, 2010 21:22:00 GMT 1
Soft underbelly is exactly those four above points plus the likes of...
Use of our brand too easily diluted away from the club and in return not being maximised
Some commercial deals could be improved
A more aggressive edge to our sales was needed
We were in danger of a club repeating itself year on year - we sometimes need to be hard on ourselves to improve
Sales and revenues were being lost
Looking for the competitive edge in everything we do (on and off the field)
Seizing the day
We have said it before that mistakes are likely to be made but in making a mistake we will learn and move on. In my experience its those clubs that make mistakes then shy away from being innovative in the future are the ones that will struggle.
I personally believe... try and fail, try and fail, but the true failing is failing to try!
As for the marketing of the season ticket early bird then on reflection maybe we would have done things slightly differently but we are where we are and we move on. Next season it may be different.
Rest assured however this is a club moving in the right direction - and that is not rhetoric!
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