Skyline Drifter Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 On 11/07/2020 at 15:35, lichtie23 said: Well said. I’d like to see the club do a pay up system. In this climate it might be hard for people to splash out a lump sum for the season ticket. In my case Iv got to buy 3 (2 adults, 1 child) and it is quite an expense. It might not be possible tho for a club the size of ours. It's also largely pointless. The main point for clubs at this level (where ticket availability is not a limiting factor) promoting season tickets is to get money up front as a commitment so they know they have it regardless of form or weather, and can see them over the summer, get a more firm handle on the playing budget before they commit to contracts, etc. If fans are signed up to pay up over time most of that just isn't achieved and all you effectively get is a lower income (because he season ticket is discounted to compensate for paying it up front) for no cash flow advantage, assuming the club self finances such an arrangement. Also there's always a chance of season ticket holders simply stopping paying and if it's a physical ticket and not some sort of barcoded card that can be invalidated then they've still got the ticket and you're way out of pocket. There are of course finance companies who would provide the club with the cash up front and either charge interest to the supporters or a fee to the club (or both) to allow it to be paid up but such arrangements are so costly given the small size that it's pointless. Frankly, if you aren't going to pay up front then from the club's point of view you may as well just pay as you go. I appreciate that won't suit personal circumstances such as yours but effectively that's the choice and to allow otherwise for the club is financially disadvantageous. Of course it has PR benefits, particularly at the moment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Transfer window open from today until October 5th. I wonder if that means we will get the deal for the keeper confirmed? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicesterlichtie Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 I can only presume there is some underlying reason why former loanee Andy Ryan has gone to Stirling. Would have considered him as an attacking option following his release from Dunfermline, especially as it's an area of the pitch we need filling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecto Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Does anyone know whether we have contributed to the Cove, Raith, Dundee Utd fighting fund? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoBNob Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 On 13/07/2020 at 15:54, Smokerson said: Well he was certainly a lot younger with less experience than he has now, I thought he was about 22,23 when he went there. On 13/07/2020 at 15:54, Smokerson said: Well he was certainly a lot younger with less experience than he has now, I thought he was about 22,23 when he went there. He was 27, what you thought doesn't matter when it's utterly wrong. "I’d like to think now that no player playing regularly in our team would drop down 3 leagues to join these teams spending all the cash" Awkward. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecto Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 EK have signed Paul Paton and Kyle Wilkie, not good enough for us, but surely better than Lowland League, some of these clubs have moneyNow Chris Erskine 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Wouldn’t take any of they players if I’m honest 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Went for a walk along the coast today with the wife and kids. Beautiful day and on the way back we seen the Gold & Gray football camp going on behind Gayfield. Very encouraging to see so many of the kids in Arbroath kits. The next generation of the support looks strong 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecto Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Wouldn’t take any of they players if I’m honest Never suggested any of them for us, if you had read the post, properly 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokerson Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 12 hours ago, Grant228 said: He was 27, what you thought doesn't matter when it's utterly wrong. "I’d like to think now that no player playing regularly in our team would drop down 3 leagues to join these teams spending all the cash" Awkward. Not really awkward in the slightest, thought he was much younger when he went junior for the cash and with what we’ve got going now I don’t think any of our players would drop to the lowland league. Ive no idea what kind of wages they are paying compared to us so I may be wrong. Time will tell. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecto Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 On 23/06/2020 at 18:15, Ludo*1 said: Think we are. We have Hemmings & Nelson already signed up. He'd get nowhere near the team (Provided McPake had any sense) This has not aged well 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Just now, ecto said: This has not aged well Hemmings is still signed up and I still wouldn't have Simon Murray. Aged perfectly well tbqhwy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLichtie86 Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Hemmings is still signed up and I still wouldn't have Simon Murray. Aged perfectly well tbqhwy.By the sounds of it your club is edging closer to your 3rd administration in less than 20 years.Sad times 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Just now, RedLichtie86 said: By the sounds of it your club is edging closer to your 3rd administration in less than 20 years. Sad times Why? Because we're implementing cost saving measures due to losing money during a global pandemic? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecto Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 11 minutes ago, Ludo*1 said: Hemmings is still signed up and I still wouldn't have Simon Murray. Aged perfectly well tbqhwy. At the moment, gone before the season starts 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Just now, ecto said: At the moment, gone before the season starts Maybe - Still wouldn't thank you for Murray. Dreadful player. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecto Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, Ludo*1 said: Why? Because we're implementing cost saving measures due to losing money during a global pandemic? Love your optimism 1 minute ago, Ludo*1 said: Maybe - Still wouldn't thank you for Murray. Dreadful player. Don't think he would choose you either, tbh 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 (edited) Just now, ecto said: Love your optimism Don't think he would choose you either, tbh Are you his Da' or something? Very defensive over comments made about a poor footballer. Edited July 17, 2020 by Ludo*1 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLichtie86 Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Why? Because we're implementing cost saving measures due to losing money during a global pandemic?You have been losing money in general. This pandemic looks to be the tipping point. Doesnt look good that you had to make drastic cuts and are still looking for more. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Just now, RedLichtie86 said: You have been losing money in general. This pandemic looks to be the tipping point. Doesnt look good that you had to make drastic cuts and are still looking for more. No, we've not. All losses have been underwritten up until this pandemic started. Most teams have had to make cuts. Very few haven't in some form or other. Of course it's not good. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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