How to increase Slough's attendances.

[3spirit]

As requested a new thread about this.

[3spirit]

At the opposite end of the spectrum, there are over 230 homes where I live. All full of oldies, well over 45's. Most have families. If Slough Town FC put together a leaflet which may have a discount offered to a Saturday match on the said leaflet, I would be willing to walk around the homes and post them for the club.

Edited March 15, 2022 by 3spirit

[GarySTFC]

I would say for any suggestions, and I would imagine all are welcomed by the club, think about how it could either be funded or manned. Many ideas require either money or people to do, both of which I'd think are very stretched at the club as it is without additional input. A great start from 3spirit above by coming up with an idea and offering to help out to actually deliver (pun intended!) on part of it. 

A simpler one from me. Got a social media account? Be sure to like, share and comment/reply on anything the clubs post on all social media platforms. Higher levels of engagement is something we can all do and is easy to do and will help the club even if only in a small way. 

[rebelade]

Couple of things on any ideas is that we are working on various bits. We have just recently revamped our free ticket offer to schools and groups and we already have some booked in for our games on 26th March and 9th April.

 

Regarding admission, there are people who prefer to pay £15 on the day or they buy their Season Tickets at the higher price because they know that this gives the club more money. Buying early online equates as the same entry price as season 19/20.

Also want to echo Gary’s comments that it’s great having ideas but look at how it has to be ‘delivered’ as with 3spirits idea.

[GarySTFC]

Is there anything we can learn from how Dulwich have increased their attendances over the last ten years or so? Any suggestions from those who went yesterday? 

[Shredding Green]

1 hour ago, GarySTFC said:

Is there anything we can learn from how Dulwich have increased their attendances over the last ten years or so? Any suggestions from those who went yesterday? 

I am incapacitated at the moment as far as walking is concerned so had to stay at home yesterday. 

Dulwich Hamlet chage £12 admission for adults but many persons are covered by the very cheap £5 concession admission :-

• Aged 65 and over
• Students with valid ID
• NHS Workers
• Unemployed
• PIP/DLA Recipients
• Local Authority Workers
• Emergency Services
• Armed Forces
• Teenagers : 13 to 19 years olds

I am not suggesting that Slough Town should do this. I am just pointing out that DulwIch Hamlet do do this!

[sdelaney]

When tickets are given to local schools would be great if a CD of the Rebels singing could be produced give  them a flavour about the club and for them to come and join in.

Will there be any carnivals etc held in Slough this year to get involved and publicise in.

[Shredding Green]

1 hour ago, sdelaney said:

When tickets are given to local schools would be great if a CD of the Rebels singing could be produced to give them a flavour about the club and for them to come and join in.

Will there be any carnivals etc held in Slough this year to get involved and publicise in?

The singing on the terraces has always been something that I have immensely enjoyed until the repulsive language of certain persons began. That gives a very poor example to any children and young people attending and needs cutting out.

[Reading Rebel]

6 hours ago, Shredding Green said:

The singing on the terraces has always been something that I have immensely enjoyed until the repulsive language of certain persons began. That gives a very poor example to any children and young people attending and needs cutting out.

I don't stand behind the goals but I have to say I haven't heard this 'repulsive' language.

You'll never stop someone saying the odd swear word, it happens at every ground in the country. 

[Shredding Green]

On 21/03/2022 at 09:19, Reading Rebel said:

I don't stand behind the goals but I have to say I haven't heard this 'repulsive' language.

You'll never stop someone saying the odd swear word, it happens at every ground in the country. 

If you heard what I am referring to RR, you wouldn't describe it as "the odd swear word".

[HorshamRebel]

15 hours ago, Shredding Green said:

If you heard what I am referring to RR, you wouldn't describe it as "the odd swear word".

Record, and report

[3spirit]

15 hours ago, Shredding Green said:

If you heard what I am referring to RR, you wouldn't describe it as "the odd swear word".

I'm caught between a rock and a hard place on this one, Shredding Green, in that it is impossible to police swearing at football matches.

Kids just copy adults [well supposed adults].

Football has always been a passionate game, and even players and managers and coaches are not blameless on this score. You only have to be near a dug out when a linesman or a referee makes a mistake, or something viewed a mistake. Effing and blinding is everywhere.

My feeling is you would be advised to get earplugs, if you are that offended SG. I'm not advocating swearing but we've all been guilty of it at a football match.  

I just view people who shout obscenities in front of small children, and in family sections, as brain dead ! No club can legislate for morons.

Men standing with loads of other men from all walks of life, mixed with a small spatterings of females will always lead to a few choice words spoken regardless. It's like being in a public bar, as opposed to the saloon bar ! Industrial language, and perceived banter has always been around. It's just one of those things. Sign of the times perhaps but it has been around all the life I can remember[since the 1960's up till now]. 

Discouraging young children to stop swearing at a football match is one thing but pulling up some ignoramus about swearing at a football match is tantamount to asking a moron to punch you on the nose ! ! !

[Reading Rebel]

I tend to agree with you 3spirit.

Although I personally detest gratuitous swearing, it goes on in every ground in the country and is almost impossible to police.

Football is or should be about passion and the odd swear word I view as just letting off steam which I don't see as a big problem but continuous foul mouth tirades if at all possible should be clamped down on but probably not possible.

[Shredding Green]

2 hours ago, 3spirit said:

I'm caught between a rock and a hard place on this one, Shredding Green, in that it is impossible to police swearing at football matches.

Kids just copy adults [well supposed adults].

Football has always been a passionate game, and even players and managers and coaches are not blameless on this score. You only have to be near a dug out when a linesman or a referee makes a mistake, or something viewed a mistake. Effing and blinding is everywhere.

My feeling is you would be advised to get earplugs, if you are that offended SG. I'm not advocating swearing but we've all been guilty of it at a football match.  

I just view people who shout obscenities in front of small children, and in family sections, as brain dead ! No club can legislate for morons.

Men standing with loads of other men from all walks of life, mixed with a small spatterings of females will always lead to a few choice words spoken regardless. It's like being in a public bar, as opposed to the saloon bar ! Industrial language, and perceived banter has always been around. It's just one of those things. Sign of the times perhaps but it has been around all the life I can remember[since the 1960's up till now]. 

Discouraging young children to stop swearing at a football match is one thing but pulling up some ignoramus about swearing at a football match is tantamount to asking a moron to punch you on the nose ! ! !

"My feeling is you would be advised to get earplugs, if you are that offended SG." That is an absolutely pathetic comment 3s.

Like several others on this forum, you need to get your words correct when you make a post. I wrote "repulsive language". You only refer to "swearing". 

By the way, have you forgotten our recent telephone conversation on this matter in which I specifically spelled out to you what repulsive language I was referring to?

Edited March 23, 2022 by Shredding Green

[Sir Rebel1965]

The language at Slough is very tame and the numbers using these words relatively small compared to other grounds in this and other similar leagues.

Some of the worst examples are in Essex and Kent, however the worst ground where I experienced foul language and racism was Frome, where even when reported to stewards just laughed and did nothing.

And then you have some managers shouting expletives all game and the ref does nothing, where do you go?

So, on a scale of 1-10 with 10 the worst I would say Slough is around 2-3.

This does not excuse the language, but football has always been a release of the pressures of the week and where passions are high, so even with the best will in the world the moment will get the better of some and they will vent their spleen.

[Ian g f]

I guess if you don't like swearing go to church!

[3spirit]

36 minutes ago, Ian g f said:

I guess if you don't like swearing go to church!

If everyone did go to a Christian church, we may have eradicated swearing from our language by now ! 

I don't condone swearing, and to me the club has highlighted the problem well in their programmes and other media facilities but policing it is nigh on impossible. 

[3spirit]

20 hours ago, Shredding Green said:

"My feeling is you would be advised to get earplugs, if you are that offended SG." That is an absolutely pathetic comment 3s.

Like several others on this forum, you need to get your words correct when you make a post. I wrote "repulsive language". You only refer to "swearing". 

By the way, have you forgotten our recent telephone conversation on this matter in which I specifically spelled out to you what repulsive language I was referring to?

As Michael Winner said on the tv advert 'calm down, dear' !

Funny enough Michael Winner isn't a great example as he swore like a trooper and could be deeply unpleasant to film crew[ but not all film crews are pleasant either].

SG, my comment to you on this forum may be pathetic but it is realistic. I loath swearing as much as you do but we are all guilty of it from time to time.

I just think that approaching a moronic element to try and stop them swearing at a game of 90 plus minutes is better left to the Police and the stewards.Society makes idiots and animal hybrid humans, who give humanity a bad name,so I don't expect anything to change anytime soon.

What chance has, you and I and Slough Town Football Club, got of stopping swearing at football matches? It's like King Canute trying to hold back the sea !     

 

 

Edited March 24, 2022 by 3spirit

[3spirit]

1 hour ago, Sir Rebel1965 said:

The language at Slough is very tame and the numbers using these words relatively small compared to other grounds in this and other similar leagues.

Some of the worst examples are in Essex and Kent, however the worst ground where I experienced foul language and racism was Frome, where even when reported to stewards just laughed and did nothing.

And then you have some managers shouting expletives all game and the ref does nothing, where do you go?

So, on a scale of 1-10 with 10 the worst I would say Slough is around 2-3.

This does not excuse the language, but football has always been a release of the pressures of the week and where passions are high, so even with the best will in the world the moment will get the better of some and they will vent their spleen.

What's happening SR1965? This is the second time I've agreed with you in a week ! ha ha ha!  

[Reading Rebel]

Having said all that, if we are trying to attract the younger element to our home games with free kids offers etc. I'm not sure foul mouthed rants to the extent that SG is talking about will do anything to encourage parents/grandparents to bring them to another game.

I know some kids are unruly brats and will swear as well but some of the younger ones don't.

Edited March 24, 2022 by Reading Rebel