ACFW taking the p***?

[Rob_the_Saint]

ACFW have sent the club a cheque for just over £5K for the share of the attendance money at the Trophy game according to the local paper.

 

A very quick calculation on the attendance of 1,953 (cough!) gives (assuming 1 child per 2 adults):

 

1,302 x £10 = £13,020

651 x £5 = £3,255

 

total = £16,275

 

divided by 2 = £8,137.5

 

This of course does not take into account the extra cost of stand tickets.

 

So where's our 3 grand then ACFW?

[AFF]

Hi Rob.

 

I think you will find that 'expenses' are to be deducted from the gate receipts before the net proceeds are to be divided between the two clubs.

 

I imagine that the stewards at the Fortress don't cost a great deal of money, but they would at AFCW. In addition, were there police in attendance?

 

[Oh, by the way. For the avoidance of doubt, my knowledge of this matter comes only from your post.]

[Nos]

Bit coincidental that the concessions are exactly 50% of the adult admissions. 1302 adults indeed. I'm just surprised they didn't put down 1 adult and 1952 concessions.

[Electric ~soul~]

Nos - this was Rob's estimate, not the figures given by the club.

[AFF]

I'm not taking sides here - I'm only on one side - but the 'official' attendance may have included 'Officials'. I know one club in the Conference South who adds 60 to the number of people who actually pay to reflect the number of 'guests'.

 

I don't know how this stuff works but I'm very surprised that AFCW simply sent a cheque with a compliments slip. A covering letter with a simple explanation of the calculations might have saved a bit of bother. But then, what do I know about anything?

[Rob_the_Saint]

Yep, leave it to the FA to sort out. That's if they can spare the time from chasing secretarys round tables.

[AFF]

Rob. Becoming a member of the Supporters Club Committee has brought out the rebel in you, you rascal. I'm glad that I voted for you, mate.

[Nos]

Electric ~soul~

Quote:

Nos - this was Rob's estimate, not the figures given by the club.

 

My apologies RtS/ES. I should learn to read things more carefully. Still in a daze from last night!

[JKiF]

im sure that cambridge wombles on it...