Attendance (freebies) v Performance

[Old_pie]

Is this the third major initiative of giving away tickets this season in a bid to attract new support?

I'm happy to stand corrected but Lincoln, Forest Green Rovers and today v Grimsby are the ones that come to mind.

Lincoln was a win after they went down to 10 men, the others were draws. A "no shots on target" is more likely to turn people off rather than on and I can't help wonder if AH's enthusiasm is just as likely to backfire. You'd hope for a crowd of 7,000+ for today without any freebies.

Anybody think that maybe there's an additional pressure on the players that is stifling them?

I'm not complaining that we got a draw but if you're hyping up the marketing then not delivering the product is a lost opportunity and I'm concerned that underlying gates/receipts are going to struggle to meet AH's expectation and may turn out to be counter-productive.

[Elite_Pie]

Anybody think that maybe there's an additional pressure on the players that is stifling them?

I sincerely hope not. Any player who actually prefers performing in front of a smaller crowd has no place in the squad.

[Bohinen]

More likely 'Piss up in Ireland' v Performance. It's no coincidence. They'll be back to normal next week.

[JoePass]

More likely 'Piss up in Ireland' v Performance. It's no coincidence. They'll be back to normal next week.

They did ok today against a good and organised team, happy with a point. Let’s stop moaning.

[Bridg4d_Pie_]

They did ok today against a good and organised team, happy with a point. Let’s stop moaning.

Wot he says. ^^^^^^^^^

[nay123]

What is a worry for me is that the two best player's don't belong to notts.

[arnapie]

Got on the 58 bus to Arnold, sat behind a bloke who was on the phone to his ( I assumed ) wife. Conversation as follows: " I've still got his Christmas money for the half season ticket, he doesn't want it now" Couldn't hear response from other party. Then "Well I can't blame him after sitting through that crap, don't think I'll bother again either"

So that's 2 potential regulars driven away by yet another poor game in front of a large crowd. What is it with us that we ALWAYS play garbage when a sizeable crowd is there?

[Old_pie]

Got on the 58 bus to Arnold, sat behind a bloke who was on the phone to his ( I assumed ) wife. Conversation as follows: " I've still got his Christmas money for the half season ticket, he doesn't want it now" Couldn't hear response from other party. Then "Well I can't blame him after sitting through that crap, don't think I'll bother again either"

So that's 2 potential regulars driven away by yet another poor game in front of a large crowd. What is it with us that we ALWAYS play garbage when a sizeable crowd is there?

Someone has understood my point! Regulars might always moan and pick and choose games but it is the wasted effort of AH's freebies that could turn the extra (even picky) supporters off. All well and good shouting about how the gates have gone up and compare us against Coventry, Luton but at the end of the day it is the revenue that matters.

Also too many freebies and I can see the paying fans getting a bit annoyed. Bit of a tightrope there.

[Bridg4d_Pie_]

Someone has understood my point! Regulars might always moan and pick and choose games but it is the wasted effort of AH's freebies that could turn the extra (even picky) supporters off. All well and good shouting about how the gates have gone up and compare us against Coventry, Luton but at the end of the day it is the revenue that matters.

Also too many freebies and I can see the paying fans getting a bit annoyed. Bit of a tightrope there.

I just think you need to look at the Long Term Picture, cut the Whinging and Minging and thank the Lord we have an owner who is a Fan and cares about the long term future of our Great Old Club.

[Old_pie]

I just think you need to look at the Long Term Picture, cut the Whinging and Minging and thank the Lord we have an owner who is a Fan and cares about the long term future of our Great Old Club.

Not everyone is as unequestionally satisfied as you appear to be - if they were then there'd be over 8,000 at home gates without freebies. AH has said he's (a bit) disappointed at the attendences - so tell him to stop Whinging and Minging and maybe be concerned that when we do get a good gate we seem to do our best to discourage the extras from coming back too soon, leaving you, Soccerman, Elite and one or two other stalwarts to fly the flag. Not enough to sustain the club and that is the Long Term Picture I am concerned about.

CLAP CLAP, THUMBS UP, WELL DONE SIR isn't always going to cut it.