Havant & Waterlooville In Trouble?

[The Mayor Of Simpleton]

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[missunderstood]

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Thats what happens when clubs rely on money men rather than balancing the books using prudent financial management.

Crocodile size tissues all round methinks.

[The Mayor Of Simpleton]

Contact of mine in Portsmouth says that it's been coming for a while.

 

Apparently the guy is a hot-head and caused trouble whilst in charge at AFC Totton.

 

Whilst I agree in principle with that, Alan, the money has to come from somewhere. If Mr. Chairman of Romford FC wasn't putting in x thousands a year then surely the club would be up the creek with no paddle.

 

I'd say it's not money that's the problem but the prat who has it. It's like you could use a knife to cut your food up or to stab somebody with.

 

This chairman sounds like many others - promises the earth and delivers nothing.

[cup of tea]

I don't know much about running a football club but I'm pretty sure that you couldn't run it on gate receipts alone.

Edited October 30, 2012 by cup of tea

[missunderstood]

I don't know much about running a football club but I'm pretty sure that you couldn't run it on gate receipts alone.

 

Romford do, and both our respective clubs could well be playing in the same league next season if current form is anything to go by.

 

And Adam, our chairman devotes a great deal of his time and energy to our club, but I doubt that he puts a penny piece into our coffers.

[cup of tea]

Really? I'm surprised if that's the case. I don't know what Romford are averaging this season crowd wise but it's historically been in the region of 100-110 per game for the last few years.

 

Take off consessions and child pricing and add food and drink onto the equation then I reckon you must pull in around £1500 per home game as a guestimate.

 

Can you really sustain a D1 North team on that much? How much does it cost per season just to groundshare with Thurrock for starters?

Good achievement if Romford are doing that.

 

As for Hornchurch, we've got injury problems at the moment and because of the size of the squad, it's having a big impact on performances. I still think we'll have enough to stay up though.

[missunderstood]

Really? I'm surprised if that's the case. I don't know what Romford are averaging this season crowd wise but it's historically been in the region of 100-110 per game for the last few years.

 

Take off consessions and child pricing and add food and drink onto the equation then I reckon you must pull in around £1500 per home game as a guestimate.

 

Can you really sustain a D1 North team on that much? How much does it cost per season just to groundshare with Thurrock for starters?

Good achievement if Romford are doing that.

 

As for Hornchurch, we've got injury problems at the moment and because of the size of the squad, it's having a big impact on performances. I still think we'll have enough to stay up though.

Averaging about 100, not a penny made from food or drink, but a fantastic manager and players who all play for nothing love and him to bits. When we return to Havering things can only get even better.

[The Mayor Of Simpleton]

Do Romford FC own their current ground, or is it rented from the council?

[Eastside Urchin]

They rent it from the tenants Thurrock,no way on earth can Romford survive on gate receipts alone.

[The Mayor Of Simpleton]

That's what I was thinking.

 

I would say that you'd need at least 30-40k per season just to make sure that a Step 6 side can function.

[Eastside Urchin]

On the face of it,Romford appears to be a well run club,with sound individuals in place who know their limitations,they have some good fans who work hard for the club,but they appear to be being let down by one or two individuals who suffer from "little club syndrome" when it comes to their bigger neighbours a few miles down the road.

Living in fantasy land,it would be lovely for all clubs to survive,prosper on gate receipts,sponsorship ,merchandise alone,simply doesn't happen at that level.

Players are greedy,want what their mates are getting at other clubs etc

[missunderstood]

That's what I was thinking.

 

I would say that you'd need at least 30-40k per season just to make sure that a Step 6 side can function.

 

We run a step 4 club on less than that, and unlike our "bigger neighbour down the road" are not subsidised by Havering council taxpayers.

[Big J R]

I don't know much about running a football club but I'm pretty sure that you couldn't run it on gate receipts alone.

 

You can't. Especially in this day and age !!

[cup of tea]

I'm Ignoring the dig at Hornchurch - I think we covered them in enough detail on the Hornchurch forum previously.

All those years at uni were a waste of money as I'm apparently a bonehead.

 

Surely Alan, you must do fundraisers, sponsorship, weekly draws etc in order to generate more income?.

I just can't believe that gate receipts are enough.

[Eastside Urchin]

Their players receive remuneration,trust me

 

 

 

Ps Alan,why would havering taxpayers subsidise Romford,you don't even play in the borough

Edited October 31, 2012 by Eastside Urchin

[missunderstood]

Their players receive remuneration,trust me

 

 

 

 

 

Perhaps you would like to share the evidence about your latest fantasy, and let everyone know where you think the money is coming from.

[Eastside Urchin]

Have no idea where any money is coming from.

All i know is that certain players DO receive some financial reward for their efforts,this was from one of your players who happened to be in a party of people going to Southend last Saturday night.

[missunderstood]

Have no idea where any money is coming from.

All i know is that certain players DO receive some financial reward for their efforts,this was from one of your players who happened to be in a party of people going to Southend last Saturday night.

 

Absolutely pathetic,

[The Mayor Of Simpleton]

If the Romford chairman isn't putting money in, then who is funding the club?

 

Clubs can't function on sunshine and lollipops!

[Eastside Urchin]

 

 

Absolutely pathetic,

 

 

 

Oh dear Alan,been rumbled have you,the great club that doesn't pay it's players,er pays its players.....tut tut