ewerk 26345 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Talking after somebody raised the accusation that Ashley's interview was given to generate season ticket sales under a false premise of improvement in the future. What a fucking wanker. Hold on, I just realised that he's a supporters' representative. I assumed he was a club employee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26345 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 And did Lee Charnley open his mouth during the meeting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26345 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 And was there really no follow up to the revelation that the media partner bullshit is an attempt to control what the fans hear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5908 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 We've learned the grand sum of bot all from that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8989 Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 And did Lee Charnley open his mouth during the meeting? Apparently every quote attributed to "the club" is Charnley. Moncur said nothing all meeting however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 And did Lee Charnley open his mouth during the meeting? "The Club" is Lee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 We've learned the grand sum of bot all from that We've learned that the much trumpeted new training complex has been put on ice. The builders and surveyers and that had to concentrate on Premier League survival apparently. Can't start now either, it would interrupt the new season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34461 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 I'm disappointed that you all sound so disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34461 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 That's right, you've disappointed me. How does that make you feel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30409 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 I'm not sure it's really for fans. I'm not even sure if it's a forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 I'm not sure it's really for fans. I'm not even sure if it's a forum. More like the FAQ section of a shit website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34461 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 I'm not sure it's really for fans. I'm not even sure if it's a forum. Aye it seems the fan representatives have been as carefully selected as the questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Bit like Parliament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34461 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 If I got the power of invisibility, once I'd finished hanging around in women's gym changing rooms, I'd go to Parliament and just walk around booting people in the balls. What a day that would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30409 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) If I got the power of invisibility, once I'd finished hanging around in women's gym changing rooms, I'd go to Parliament and just walk around booting people in the balls. What a day that would be. Edited July 9, 2015 by Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 2929 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 If I got the power of invisibility, once I'd finished hanging around in women's gym changing rooms, I'd go to Parliament and just walk around booting people in the balls. What a day that would be. Lets be honest you'd never end up leaving the changing rooms and your chinese mouse would be nothing but a stub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makom 0 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 It's surprising to me that the club would openly admit that the media partner thing is solely about controlling the message. I mean, it's obvious that's what it's about, but this is the sort of obvious thing they've simply not even bothered to acknowledge before. But if this is the sort of openness they think the fans have in mind when talking about openness, then they're morons. Oh and yes, let's not dwell on the past eh.......fucking muppets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKANDWHITEGEORDIE 0 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Every one knows that bad news sells more papers than good news stories. Ashley was probably sick and tired of all the anti Newcastle stories which came out of the press most of which never had a shred of factual evidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30409 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 It's surprising to me that the club would openly admit that the media partner thing is solely about controlling the message. I mean, it's obvious that's what it's about, but this is the sort of obvious thing they've simply not even bothered to acknowledge before. But if this is the sort of openness they think the fans have in mind when talking about openness, then they're morons. Oh and yes, let's not dwell on the past eh.......fucking muppets. Obviously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30409 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Every one knows that bad news sells more papers than good news stories. Ashley was probably sick and tired of all the anti Newcastle stories which came out of the press most of which never had a shred of factual evidence. Could you list a few of these bad news stories about the club that were completely baseless? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Hog 336 Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 A couple of the members are on Total Sport tonight if @Happy Face fancies giving them a grilling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26830 Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 A couple of the members are on Total Sport tonight if @Happy Face fancies giving them a grilling. Grill them on what they're doing in regards to grilling NUFC about grilling Nexus for the Metro trains on Boxing Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haydnator 45 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) Just in case anyone is interested. The latest NUFC Fans Forum meeting took place on Wednesday 21 October and nine days later the minutes have been published. No explanation as to the delay by the club in revealing what went on at the meeting but here are the highlights of the meeting that we have picked out. Amongst the subjects covered are expanding St James Park, delay in state of the art training facilities, away tickets, safe standing and ticket prices. NUFC Fans Forum selected questions and answers: Sky compensation? Question – “There used to a be a rule where if an attendance fell below the stadium average, Sky would make up the difference. Is that still in place?” Club reply – The club stated that this was no longer in place but explained how part of the money generated from TV rights is distributed to clubs in line with how often they are broadcast live. Stadium expansion Question – “Currently, Liverpool, Chelsea, Spurs and West Ham are due to overtake us when it comes to stadium capacity. Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal are ahead of us. Why were plans proposed to extend the Gallowgate End scrapped in the past and will any planned development behind Gallowgate hinder the potential to expand the stadium in future? Club reply – The club referred to similar questions in previous Fans Forum meetings in May 2014 and October 2014 during which the history of the land and its sale were discussed. The club’s view has not changed. Ticket prices Question sent to Taylor Payne: “Recently, the Chelsea game saw a ticket price reduction from last season for the public but not for members. The attendance then fell 4,000 short of last season. Public price reductions will worsen the situation where in some places, a season ticket costs more than single tickets. Almost every other club in the Premier League publishes its pricing brand for the whole season alongside season ticket prices. Why do Newcastle not do this and allow supporters to make an informed choice on which tickets suit them?” Club reply – (Stephen Tickle (ST)) stated that most season ticket holders are on longer-term price-freeze deals, with others on one-year deals. The club uses a price matrix to ensure season ticket holders always make a saving and receive the best possible value in relation to single match ticket prices. ST stated that the club doesn’t confirm single match prices for all home fixtures in advance because specific fixtures can be changed between categories depending on demand. For example, if a fixture is switched to a Sunday, it may move down to the next cheaper category as fewer tickets may be sold if it is broadcast live domestically. While Chelsea ticket prices may have fallen slightly, that will be offset in other games throughout the season using the pricing matrix. The emphasis remains on giving season ticket holders the best value. New club website Question – “The club mentioned it may look to make nufcTV free for fans. Have you pursued that?” Club reply – The club confirmed it is part of a wider review of its digital strategy which would also encompass a new website, which would potentially be up and running in 12 months’ time. Further announcements would be made as it progresses. Away Tickets Question – “What percentage of away tickets actually go to supporters?” Club reply – ST stated that usually 95-96 per cent of away tickets go to fans. Of the remaining tickets, the vast majority is allocated to players for friends and family. A smaller allocation is made available to sponsors. Question – “Why can’t fans buy away tickets if they are not season ticket holders?” Club reply – The club’s policy over the past 5-6 years has been to prioritise season ticket holders then members, with most away games selling out to those groups before a general sale period would be possible. This also enables the club to trace tickets to individuals should incidents occur. The club doesn’t envisage a change in that policy. Safe Standing Question – “Is there an update on safe standing from the Premier League? If they wanted to trial it, would we be a club that wanted to pioneer it?” Club reply – LM confirmed safe standing had been discussed in previous Forums, both in January 2014 and July 2015. SS stated that the legislation hadn’t changed so the club – and other clubs – wouldn’t commit to trials. New state of the art training ground facilities Question – “Are there any updates on the club’s new training facility?” Club reply – The club took the original decision to delay construction for two reasons. Firstly, its league position at a time when it was required to sign contracts for work to start in May 2015 and, thereafter, to minimise disruption in the first season of a new head coach. The plans have since been revisited to see if any enhancements can be made and that is on going. The club is committed to upgrading its training facilities at the most appropriate time. Edited October 30, 2015 by Haydnator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34461 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 There used to a be a rule where if an attendance fell below the stadium average, Sky would make up the difference. Is that still in place? What fan gives a shit what the answer is to this question. Recently, the Chelsea game saw a ticket price reduction from last season for the public but not for members. The attendance then fell 4,000 short of last season. Public price reductions will worsen the situation where in some places, a season ticket costs more than single tickets. Almost every other club in the Premier League publishes its pricing brand for the whole season alongside season ticket prices. Why do Newcastle not do this and allow supporters to make an informed choice on which tickets suit them? That's got @@Happy Face written all over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 There used to a be a rule where if an attendance fell below the stadium average, Sky would make up the difference. Is that still in place? [emoji38] What fan gives a shit what the answer is to this question. Recently, the Chelsea game saw a ticket price reduction from last season for the public but not for members. The attendance then fell 4,000 short of last season. Public price reductions will worsen the situation where in some places, a season ticket costs more than single tickets. Almost every other club in the Premier League publishes its pricing brand for the whole season alongside season ticket prices. Why do Newcastle not do this and allow supporters to make an informed choice on which tickets suit them? That's got @@Happy Face written all over it. I'm sure it's been reworded, but aye, that was mine. Lee Marshall is supposedly going to put me in touch with Steve Tickle to discuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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