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    Sons' sorrow

    in Scottish League 2 General Chatter

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    2 hours ago, Howlin' Wilf said:

    I was at a Malaga game (v Real Sociedad - La Liga) in Spain last week. Because Malaga are already relegated there was only a 14,500 crowd in a 30,000 plus capacity stadium. The atmosphere though was amazing. The Malaga "Ultras" (A section with maybe 300- 350 fans) had two leaders who started songs off with microphone assistance. They had practised routines with call and response, every song went to conclusion, There were call and response chants, there were flags and there were streamers. It was organised and choreographed. It really created a terrific spectacle and atmosphere.

    The nearest I have witnessed to that at a Dumbarton game is when the Swiss Sons come over.

     Of course they are a massive club compared to Dumbarton but the principle of creating an atmosphere is only one of scale.

    Thanks to the magic of Youtube, this was the very game and the events I'm describing. Click on 3 mins 30 secs to get a flavour.

     

    Malaga are an excellent example of fan scene etc,  however got to take into play the stuff sanctions and regulations in scottish football with megaphones a struggle to get inside a ground due to “complaints” pardon the irony and streamers can result in a fine from sfa if I’m correct I know it does for uefa anyway for defiant 

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    Sons' sorrow

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    13 hours ago, The Moonster said:

    I believe we had an U16 season ticket available last season which worked out at a fiver a game and we sold single figures.  If people reacted to lower prices when they were on offer the prices would stay that way. They don't so the club looks to maximise from those who are willing to pay.

    Was that a one off payment however? Because if that was the case what under 16 year old do you know with £95 laying about haha, 

    Imo dropping down to league one would not be devasting, if dumbarton are to take an overall look at the state of the clubs transfers and outgoings they are going from free agents to free agents which are demanding a lot of cash for pretty minimal work rate. If we did go down we could cut many of these wages and move to a more slim line first team with more youth playing like Kieran prior etc and if we saved enough dough on the wages there could be an opportunity to set up an under 21s team which would be give us something to fall back on if injuries and suspensions occur instead of getting emergency loans like Aidan Wilson for example. When it comes to ticket prices we would need to drop our prices to compete with other league one teams such as Alloa who charge £16 for an adult and raith rovers who charge £15 so if we were to drop to £15 it could attract more people in as they would be saving a fiver which they could then spend on food from the kiosks. The club needs to look into ways of how they can attract younger fans due to the fact the majority of dumbarton fans are over the age of 40, the atmosphere needs to be discussed( good atmosphere= more fans) young fans don’t want to sit on their hands twirling there thumbs watching football and activities which can be set up for the young kids. 

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    Sons' sorrow

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    1 hour ago, BallochSonsFan said:

    Dropping down means a big drop in income. It doesn't necessarily mean we could sign a competitive squad on significantly lower wages. It wouldn't cost us less to run the club on a day to day basis and we still have remedial work to be addressed at some point.

    A new board may well help us improve our revenue from commercial activities but the drop in SPFL money isn't insignificant.

    Can we do It? Yes, but it would take serious change.

    Is it potentially a difficult position for the club to operate from? Undoubtedly.

    Has anyone ever questioned the board why they are scamming the youth of the local area in expecting them to pay £12 for under 16s ticket to watch a mediocre team getting destroyed (most of the time) which from personal experience this season know I cannot to pay often yet travelled to QOS and livi and they only charge £5 for under 16s which is very reasonable and can compete in this league. 

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    Sons' sorrow

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    Posted · Edited by Robbiem1872

    Alright boys, this seems a bit arrogant considering the talk of the clubs finances here, but would yous personally say there’s a gap in the fans market for better styled and cheap merchandise eg scarves and hats which the profit from this money would go straight back into dumbarton through sons trust membership and creating atmosphere through expensive but intricate looking flags and banners? 

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    Sons' sorrow

    in Scottish League 2 General Chatter

    Posted · Edited by Robbiem1872

    1 hour ago, addicksion said:

    Sorry to disappoint the jaikies but coaches there are governed by The Sporting Events (Control of Alcohol etc), Act, 1985, which specifically prohibits the carrying or consuming of alcohol on coaches travelling to or from designated sporting events, which includes all senior football matches

    We’ll I’ll be dammed

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    Sons' sorrow

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    37 minutes ago, Skyline Drifter said:

    There was no segregation at all when we were there in the last round and most of our fans chose to sit in the stand immediately behind the goal. There were probably more of us than them. Can't imagine Dumbarton will take as many down, semi final or not, so I don't see them operating any segregation.

    The whole ground is just "odd" though. It's a sports centre with a pitch outside. You can walk out of the pub onto a concrete balcony and stand and watch the game there from well above pitch level or go down to one of two stands which are located around one corner flag. Otherwise, as said, it's flat standing. It's really not much like a professional football ground at all.

    Sounds wonderful hahaha

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    Sons' sorrow

    in Scottish League 2 General Chatter

    Posted · Edited by Robbiem1872

    6 minutes ago, pleslie99 said:

    Not sure if it's the same Robbie that posts on here but someone posting under that name under the yellow union Twitter isn't covering themselves or our support in glory on twitter

    That is not me mate, that is another Robbie, the boy is only joking but I can see where you are coming from.

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