You will never beat the hoarding inside the ground for Marie Stopes clinic, proclaiming "Improves your ball control"!!!
Priceless!
Its not an advert but what about the notice on the wall at the back of the Northfleet end stand that states ...........
NO BALL GAMES!
Precious few of them this year!
PUT THE PRICES DOWN !!!!!!
I realise I am being flippant, but I have had a bad day, so forgive me.
On average we must lose four balls each home game being kicked out of the ground. It's nearly always the opposition. At say £30 each over 25 games thats £3000 a season.
Saying that I don't what the solution is
Get the stewards/turnstyle people to retrieve
...or play with a bowling ball, might stop the hoofball as well. Problem solved.
the stewards allways run out when a ball goes out the ground. dont we get the balls for free tho?
No we are forced to pay extortionate prices for the balls by the BSP official supplier.
The cost of repairing the stands so that they can be painted with logos etc apaprently far outweighs the amount of sponsorship they will generate - this idea was investigated by myfc a while ago. jimmyGNFC
Thats the point - we have got something like 18 years or so of a lease still to run and even if by some miracle Brian convinced the council to help us relocate to another ground there are many more years left where (hopefully) supporters will be under the current stands. They are in a shocking condition and it is laughable that because of Health & Safety you cannot stand in the areas between the perimeter walls and the overhang of the stand, but it is perfectly 'acceptable' to place yourself directly under the gutters that are now held on by a couple of rusty brackets. Surely the whole point of raising indirect revenue through advertising is to pay for things that otherwise would not get done - if the repair of the stand roofs (which will have to be done before this club ever leaves Stonebridge Road) outweighs the revenue from the advertising then change the tact - Repair the roof and advertise for free! Whether you love Stonebridge Road or not the ground is now looking very shabby and in my opinion it contributes to the whole package as to why many people in the locality do not take the club seriously. To attract local support and increase attendances not only does the team need to be playing attractive football on a regular basis, but the ground needs to look like it houses a professional outfit. That means not having supporters laughing every time a ball hits the stand roof with the call of 'rust alert' outweighing the cheers for the team. Sometimes a business has to look beyond direct monetary gain purely to swell the coffers and think now and again about its customers and the image it projects where it conducts its business.
But I take Jimmys point - if myfc have investigated fully the cost implications of repairing, or not repairing the stand roofs, with or without integrating an advertising revenue stream, and have come to the conclusion that is not financially viable - then so be it. However, if it has been a case of just comparing the cost of roof repair against revenue from advertising, it may be worthwhile revisiting the subject again. One thing is for sure the stands will have to be repaired at some in the future - so I guess myfc and this forum will have to run a ' donate to repair the stand roof thread' - in the hope that supporters and owners once more dig deep to plug the financial gap.
Totally agree Starfish. The stands will need to be repaired at some point anyway. Let’s get it done then take advantage of the sponsorship opportunities which, I am sure will far outweigh the price of repair over the years to come. It won’t provide a quick injection of cash (which we badly need) but is a sound idea to generate a decent stream of income for years to come. This will contribute to the ‘sustainability’ that everyone seems to be on about.
I remember this being talked about on MyFC, but like pretty much everything on there, after some good will and commendable work, it too has long since vanished into the abyss of endless codswallop.
So all Agreed On Repairing The Roofs And Taking Advantage Of Advertising Space?
No we're not - read the posts again.
That means not having supporters laughing every time a ball hits the stand roof with the call of 'rust alert' outweighing the cheers for the team. Sometimes a business has to look beyond direct monetary gain purely to swell the coffers and think now and again about its customers and the image it projects where it conducts its business.
comparing the cost of roof repair against revenue from advertising, it may be worthwhile revisiting the subject again. One thing is for sure the stands will have to be repaired at some in the future - so I guess myfc and this forum will have to run a ' donate to repair the stand roof thread'
The stands will need to be repaired at some point anyway. Let’s get it done then take advantage of the sponsorship opportunities which, I am sure will far outweigh the price of repair over the years to come.
Seems That It Is In Favour To Repair The Roofs And Then Take Advantage Of Such Good and Ample Advertising Space with the added effect of being on a direct flight path!
Just Wondering Though Will THIS Have To Go To a vote on Myfc To See If We Can Put Sponsors On The Roofs?.....I Hope Not Because Its Just Delaying Progress
Surely empty advertising space is down to the Commercial Manager to address!
Maybe He Can't Or Hasnt Got The Time Because Other Ideas Have Taken His Attention This Is What The Thread Is For
Surely empty advertising space is down to the Commercial Manager to address!
Totally agree, Les.
We have always needed a top draw commercial director/managerwho could generate double or treble his salary for the club.
Few and far between, but they are out there.
So all Agreed On Repairing The Roofs And Taking Advantage Of Advertising Space?
Yes, But We'd Better Make Sure All Of The Words Start With Capital Letters, As This Is Apparently The Best Way To Get A Point Across.
It Is Bernard! 
Sorry about it though it is a habit of mine and must get out of I've already been warned at work!
Great thread!
Now that's just downright cynical, JohnSociety board will keep an eye on this thread with interest.And then put it to a vote and by the time any decision is made it will be too late!
In fairness we do speed when required, and have a number of snap 24 hour votes to our credit.
Surely empty advertising space is down to the Commercial Manager to address!
Yes, if he is able to address it. If not, MyFC members might get involved with suggestions or (dare I say it) votes. Also, if the sale of space requires repairs/ expenditure not budgeted for, then MyFC will need to address it in a timely vote. If it doesn't carry or isn't part of the budget voted in for next year, then the Fleet Trust would be another port of call to seek possible funds for repairs.
John - Cynical? V - you must be joking !- That's John being positive! With regards to this thread it is important that it does what is says on the tin. The first thread was put there to encourage a brain storming of ideas which need to be picked up on and at least discussed, and if discounted - so be it. The problem with the myfc is forums that there are so many other comments being added that the actual ideas that may provide a catalyst for some action are lost. To a relative newcomer to forums it reminds me of trying to get agreement from a 1000 people all shouting at once. I am sure that for some reason or another the majority of ideas thrown up here and in the myfc forum will be discounted, and more than likely for the right reason. However, what is more important is that the ideas are not lost in the general discussion of the forums (I'm being polite!) but are lifted out in isolation, looked at by a smaller number and either advanced for consideration, or rejected. The fear and possibly what prompts John's comments is that ideas raised in this type of forum seem to be lost in the overall scheme of things. Perhaps it would be a good idea if myfc actually listed what it had put into place, and whose suggestion it was down to. Perhaps some supporters need to see that myfc is not all doom and gloom and slagging forums, but does have many members who care for this club and are working hard for its survival. Unfortunately words are too easy - it will be actions and results that will determine the acceptance of myfc as creditable owners of this club.
Great thread!
Society board will keep an eye on this thread with interest.And then put it to a vote and by the time any decision is made it will be too late!
Now that's just downright cynical, John
Surely empty advertising space is down to the Commercial Manager to address!
Yes, if he is able to address it. If not, MyFC members might get involved with suggestions or (dare I say it) votes. Also, if the sale of space requires repairs/ expenditure not budgeted for, then MyFC will need to address it in a timely vote. If it doesn't carry or isn't part of the budget voted in for next year, then the Fleet Trust would be another port of call to seek possible funds for repairs.
Yep cynical it might be, probably pessimistic too
But as I said somewhere else "a pessimist is an optimist with experience"
Sadly I have seen and heard nothing to contradict that view!
hi all im tony i go to all home games and some not a lot of away but we need action now for the start of the season the two ideas the 50-50 and the adverts need to really be looked at not just talked about come on guys we need action NOW
Try these two quick ideas - 1 Contact Gravesham Council and ask them if they would be prepared to put a 'Buy One Get One Free or Family admission ticket into every rate bill they send out. 2 Give every myfc member and supporter a 3 months free membership of myfc with the proviso that the free myfc voucher is given to someone who they genuinely believe will extend the offer at the end of three months. As Liam states in his interview the area needs to get behind the club, ie attend games, and myfc has to raise more revenue - ie more memberships.
1) Advertise the "Friends of the Fleet" Scheme in the local press, outlining the "severity" of the financial situation. How many fleet fans that don't read this forum or buy a programme are aware of how short the Club is of money? The Reporter this week didn't really headline how badly the money is needed.
2) A commercial pack (A glossy brochure not a few sheets of A4 paper!) sent to "Fleet Fans" with details of the "Friends of the Fleet scheme", together with an enclosed standing order form (not everyone banks online or can print these off). The pack could include Season Ticket application form, along with player sponsorship opportunities and "junior" Fleet pricing etc. This could be used to target "hardcore" fleet fans such as Trust members and other known supporters. Finance permitting this could be extended to those that attended Wembley. Again you need to get the message across how much the Club needs the fans support.
3) A commercial pack distributed to as many local businesses as possible with sponsorship opportunities and outlining how the Club can help local business. For example the Club could host a "Social networking" evening inviting all owners of local business to a game. Offer them "free tickets to a game, pre-match drinks in the Boardroom/Private Function room and the opportunity to mingle with other businesses.
Give them a quick presentation of how the Club can help their business and ask them seriously to start supporting the Fleet.
As Stonebridge road is not been used during the summer months, could we not get a, b or c listed band and have a outdoor concert? could that not raise the club money, get lots of publicity, and put the club into the limelight within the local community? Probably riddle with lots of problems, but is a idea
One worth a look. I like the idea. These events do tend to generate dosh, lump in a few local bands. Perhaps Paul James could head it up, after all he is a local lad.As Stonebridge road is not been used during the summer months, could we not get a, b or c listed band and have a outdoor concert? could that not raise the club money, get lots of publicity, and put the club into the limelight within the local community? Probably riddle with lots of problems, but is a idea
Getting a band there could be very easy there are alot of bands in Gravesham that have a considerable amount of fans this should be looked at
1) Advertise the "Friends of the Fleet" Scheme in the local press, outlining the "severity" of the financial situation. How many fleet fans that don't read this forum or buy a programme are aware of how short the Club is of money? The Reporter this week didn't really headline how badly the money is needed.
2) A commercial pack (A glossy brochure not a few sheets of A4 paper!) sent to "Fleet Fans" with details of the "Friends of the Fleet scheme", together with an enclosed standing order form (not everyone banks online or can print these off). The pack could include Season Ticket application form, along with player sponsorship opportunities and "junior" Fleet pricing etc. This could be used to target "hardcore" fleet fans such as Trust members and other known supporters. Finance permitting this could be extended to those that attended Wembley. Again you need to get the message across how much the Club needs the fans support.
3) A commercial pack distributed to as many local businesses as possible with sponsorship opportunities and outlining how the Club can help local business. For example the Club could host a "Social networking" evening inviting all owners of local business to a game. Offer them "free tickets to a game, pre-match drinks in the Boardroom/Private Function room and the opportunity to mingle with other businesses.
Give them a quick presentation of how the Club can help their business and ask them seriously to start supporting the Fleet.
Want to work on this? Contact me at MyFc.
Roca.
How about getting decent pre season friendlies ie: versus a arsenal, chelsea, spurs xi, something like that. Not necessarily full strength sides, but a mixture of first teamers, reserves and youth team players would appear for them.
The myfc draft budget has shown very clearly that to increase our playing budget for next season will require as many fund raising schemes as possible chipping into the pot.
At the moment, as previously mentioned, there are so many fund raising schemes but they are spread, and in some hard to find, across three organisations (EUFC, MYFC & Fleet Trust) websites, and now may be the time to have a dedicated fund raising site that can be accessed by all. The site would need to be easy to locate and indicate all of the initiatives that are available. At the moment some things are lost within all the other information on the site. For example - MYFC has a shopping mall on their site which the club reveives an amount of money if you access another companies website via the myfc mall (for example Amazon and BT). But you try finding it on the site - Another example - The Fleet Lottery - so where's that located on the site?
Pull all these fund raisers under 'one roof' and as with the Friends of the Fleet show the total has people make a donation to FoF, or use the myfc shopping mall, or join the lottery, or buy a brick in the wall - Harry 50-50 etc. Let people see that the £10 or £5 is making a difference to what is available to spend on the players.
I think you will also find that a great number of Fleet supporters do not visit this site, or any other website connected with the club, and are totally oblivious to the state of play of the club and how they could help (even with a small donation or by joining the lottery scheme or buying one of Harrys' 50-50 tickets.
Much easier to get your message across if you can just say - Want to help the club and improve the playing budget? Go to www .eufc-playingbudget.co.uk etc and see your donation etc make a difference. Make it easy for people to give the scheme money, in whatever form they are comfortable with, not difficult that requires time consuming searching through websites - and no knowledge of what the money would be used for.
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