Saturday 11th July 2009

[Eastside Urchin]

alot of clubs go for the short fix but imo you want fans to come over time and time again,you start getting kids regularly in the ground and even if 5 out of 50 on the day continue to support the club for life you have made the right decision

[The Great Eckscape]

I agree. Saying that, Wakering did do at least two completely free matches last season, so they are attempting to build their support. However, I can see from their point of view that Southend at home, with the vast majority of people in the crowd being Southend fans, they'll be used to paying much more than

[Eastside Urchin]

Surely if they are going to do a free game it would be better to do it against southend where many more fans turn up and not all of those will travel away with southend.So many think they have been well treated and may pop over again

[coupwotcoup]

Agree with you there Rob. once bitten and all that.. A tenner against a league one side don't sound like good business to me.. You got a game August 8? As we have a blank home date I think...

[and1inthetree]

how are you getting there rob?

[Eastside Urchin]

haven't decided if i am going concord or romford yet mate,probably will go concord but still unsure.If i go i will probably go by train unless someone drives,but not me!!!

 

august the 8th i believe we are away at great wakering but i am at a wedding that day

[urchinman1961]

i dont think there is any quick fire solutions in building up ya fan base we know full well when we got 2500 fans supporting hx v posh and then where did they go,imo if they want to pop along they will if they dont then they wont on the other hand if the club are near the top then peeps will pop out,think i'm rite in saying midweeks games take a hit especially if the champions league is on and we had some shockers last season

[Eastside Urchin]

don't completely agree,i think if you publicise the club as much as possible then you will always get new fans in.

I firmly believe that with the right publicity a club in our area in the ryman premier couldd be averaging over 500 every week and pushing a thousand plus for the big league games

[coupwotcoup]

I was always of the opinion that once the Premier League kicked in, Non League sides would benefit in the long run. However, with wall to wall coverage on Sky and even friendlies being shown live on terrestial TV, what inducement do local sides have for getting the youngsters to what they consider is a much inferior product and having to pay for it?

Whereas years ago the old man would take you to a local ground in all kinds of weather, we are a less resilient lot these days and dad would rather plonk little Johnny in front of the Box to watch Arshavin waffling about his dietary habits, as opposed to getting off their fat fvcking lardy ar$es and seeing a game live and for not a lot of cost..

[urchinman1961]

like to think that rob but where was everyone when we got a decent run together towards the end of last season

[Eastside Urchin]

There was no publicity for the games,the club tried something early in the season but i don't think that many people got involved in distributing the leaflets to the houses,also the problem is with this is that something through the door usually goes into the bin.

I think this will be one of the main aims of the supporters club,to promote the club and get as many fans as possible down to the club.

If people enjoy going somewhere for the first time they will come back again

[urchinman1961]

still think word of mouth is the best and cheapest publicity

[Beachboys]

What are you trying to say ?

 

The way i see it is

[Beachboys]

ill get you a beer for each Hx supporter you bring !

[blackballed]

Coup who you calling "fat fvcking lardy ar$es", it may be big but it dont miss many matches, ask my poor son he has been draged over there rain or shine since he was 2..........

[blackballed]

Originally Posted By: CRFC BOSS

ill get you a beer for each Hx supporter you bring !

Thats it for me Romford here I come...........no more free drinks for that fvcker............

[The Great Eckscape]

Originally Posted By: CRFC BOSS

What are you trying to say ?

The way i see it is

[urchinman1961]

think concord are looking to poach some of your fans anyway so they can build up a bit of atmospehre in the stand behind the goal

[Beachboys]

i knew what you meant mate

 

And your spot on !

[Fat Tom Daley]

i might go one not sure yet though. The dartford game is all ticket