GOOD NEWS! Carlisle (home)

[TACKLE1000]

Hello Chris, first time i've seen ya! As for all the other comments, i agree a good move and don't forget as well as the club advertising the initiative, us boys (and girls, soz) can do our bit, by telling people we know who don't normally come down, to give it a go, they might even like it!!

[Guest]

i would like jeff to buy us a supports bus so we can go to the away games aswell!!!!!!!

[TACKLE1000]

We do have away coaches, that normally have spare seats so feel free to join us!

[Guest]

Don't think there will be many spare seats for the next two away games, especially if we pick up points against Aldershot & Carlisle!!

[South Mouth]

If the club is in a generous mood, could someone arrange for me to be picked up too? I know i live in Sheffield but come on, i'm a huge Canvey supporter!

 

How about this then, ring up Carlise and tell them i'll be waiting on the M1 turn off to Sheffield at 8am and they can take me instead!

[CIFCislander]

True colours, as tackle said we do have a supporters coach go to the away games. all you have to do is buy your coach ticket from the clubhouse behind the bar or see Chris Gardner

 

The more the merrier

[A Non E Mouse]

Cheers Chris - wasn't being serious about ferrying the Carlisle fans - although we could charge them and put the money back into the club <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

 

Still think its an excellent idea though.

 

You mentioned its for Canvey residents - will this be extended to include; Benfleet, Hadleigh and Pitsea. This time or in the future? and test the reaction from off the island.

[Chris G.]

As a first trial basis we can only chance the one coach which will be a nice 53 seater kindly discounted by our regular provider "Amber Coaches".It will Start pick-ups from Northwick Corner at 11am. and i estimate should get five circuits of the Island by 1pm kick off each dropping off at Park Lane.

More precise details in our progs.and the ECHO.

 

I sincerely hope the coach will be banged out with new and existing supporters so that we may look to running extra vehicles beyond Canvey in the future.

 

I am sure that with the team doing better on the pitch and the occasional(or frequent)financial jesture/incentive by the club we have a potential fan base of over 100,000.If we get our new stadium who knows what that figure may be!

 

Lets give it a go and see.Tell all your mates.

 

CHEERS.

[Guest]

Since it is gonna be busy would it be an idea for us who live off the Island to Park away from Park Lane and jump on the bus.

[Chris G.]

DEAR MR.BANANA,

 

I will gladly phone Carlisle for you and book you on the coach for an 8am pick up.

 

Apparently they are charging £27.Is this ok mate!

 

Cheers Chris.

 

PS you are not HUGE at all.

[Guest]

this coach sounds great hope it will bring more fans to us and if it does it will be great !!!!!!!!

[Chris G.]

Hadn't thought of 'Park & Ride' but if it suits you feel free, the more the merrier.This service for this one day is purely 'Suck it and see'.

 

We have plans to bring CIFC to the attention of a wider audience long term,but for now all our effort is concentrated on the Island and especialy the school kids who are the next generation 'Yellow Army'.

 

Conference Football on our small Island is a fantastic privelage so lets embrace it. I for one want it .......and more!

[Chris G.]

Feel free to jump on . It's for the supporters for the supporters.

[Ian_W]

Glad to see things are going in the right direction - good luck with this initiative - hope people take advantage.

[Chris G.]

Thanks Ian,

We can but try!!

Just want local people know what they have got on their doorstep Footywise.

 

Cheers Chris.

[Guest]

I don't we will bring that many to canvey island, especially as it will be live on the conference TV website.... <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

[ronin]

Just looked on the ConferenceTV website and they are showing the game live over the web. I`m sure one or two might stay at home and watch it but i can`t see it appealing to many. I wonder how much (if any) money the club will recieve.

[CANV EFM]

im sure a good few carlisle fans will. unless its a crucial game for them

[Merv]

Have you never watched a live game on TV and thought, "I wish I was there." There is no substitute for being at the game, to smell the burgers, to hear the bugle in your left ear, to enjoy the little homilies of Tony Richardson. Really glad to see that the club is being pro-active in bringing more fans to The Lane. I think the bus will be even more important should we move to Waterside Farm.

 

Southend United are doing a hell of a lot of work in schools across the area and already the youngsters in my own school are getting excited about the prospects of going to Roots Hall to watch a home game. Glen must know how excited children get when he is in his role as football/games coach at various local schools. Any initialtive - Kid for a Quid, visiting primary schools, organising training/coaching sessions for Under 11s - is bound to reflect on the gate in the long run.

 

Well done Chris G and the Canvey FC board.

[TACKLE1000]

The posters advertising the route of the bus, and the kids for a quid, are now ready, i'm sure if anyone can put one up locally, in schools, shops e.t.c. then Chris G will be happy to let you take a couple to help spread the word. I've already taken a few and had no probs getting them put up. If this works in can only be good for all concerned!