Re: Fans forum : Thu Oct 31, 2013 7:30 pm  

Robbie has not phoned me!

Re: Fans forum : Thu Oct 31, 2013 7:36 pm  

Northernrelic wrote:

Extending the early bird offer would be a start.

It's a shame Odsal wasn't one of the World Cup grounds as the games so far seem to be generating an extra bit of off season interest, and while we might not have any players in the England squad the Bulls contingent playing for the other countries are doing their bit. Kear always looks one of the best players in the Welsh team.

Wasn't it one of things they said last night, that they wouldn't be extending early bird deadline. Seems a poor decision as not many will buy at full price and will just pay on gate. Better for cash flow over full season I suppose but also makes a bad run of results more financially critical as pay on gate attendances suffer.

Re: Fans forum : Thu Oct 31, 2013 8:30 pm  

mat wrote:

Wasn't it one of things they said last night, that they wouldn't be extending early bird deadline. Seems a poor decision as not many will buy at full price and will just pay on gate. Better for cash flow over full season I suppose but also makes a bad run of results more financially critical as pay on gate attendances suffer.

It was definitely said that the Early Bird deadline won't be extended

But I wouldn't be surprised to see another special offer being announced as soon as that deadline passes. They've got to do something, because 2691 or a few more isn't going to help the cash flow

Re: Fans forum : Thu Oct 31, 2013 8:43 pm  

I think the club need to invest in some new tables for the Coral stand. Some poor bugger snapped one clean in half after sitting on it at the start of the forum.

Re: Fans forum : Thu Oct 31, 2013 10:45 pm  

dddooommm wrote:

I think the club need to invest in some new tables for the Coral stand. Some poor bugger snapped one clean in half after sitting on it at the start of the forum.

Well they need to invest in at least one more now anyway...

Re: Fans forum : Thu Oct 31, 2013 10:46 pm  

So what is the score with the Hudds deal? We got nothing?

Re: Fans forum : Thu Oct 31, 2013 10:58 pm  

cash I would hope. did anyone ask the question as to what they did get instead or was the answer that loans were never part of the settlement just accepted? I couldnt see any players that Hudds would be want to lend us that would do us any better than our own young lads, so no surprise if it is cash. And a quick cash settlement would suit both parties and cost less particularly to Hudds particularly if its appeared in the cash flow plans submitted to our dear friends. If so I am happy a lines drawn and no more said.

Re: Fans forum : Fri Nov 01, 2013 8:10 am  

mat wrote:

Wasn't it one of things they said last night, that they wouldn't be extending early bird deadline. Seems a poor decision as not many will buy at full price and will just pay on gate. Better for cash flow over full season I suppose but also makes a bad run of results more financially critical as pay on gate attendances suffer.

I was 50:50 about renewing (until Robbie finally broke my resistance). I usually miss a couple of games a season due to holidays etc so financially there isn't much of a saving buying a season ticket. In the past I bought one mainly to get first dibs on GF and CC final tickets but sadly that isn't much of a factor these days.

Re: Fans forum : Fri Nov 01, 2013 9:00 am  

I have had several mail shots as well even though I renewed at the start of the "Belong" campaign.

However getting a solid number of ST's sold is a vital component of the club's finances so I will put up with a bit of irritation if it helps get the overall number sold up. Good to see Robbie getting stuck in on the Front Line.

[Bulliac]

Re: Fans forum : Fri Nov 01, 2013 10:43 am  

mat wrote:

Wasn't it one of things they said last night, that they wouldn't be extending early bird deadline. Seems a poor decision as not many will buy at full price and will just pay on gate. Better for cash flow over full season I suppose but also makes a bad run of results more financially critical as pay on gate attendances suffer.

I think, but aren't certain, that the club keeps all ST monies [except VAT, obviously]but cash taken on the turnstile is subject to some RFL levies. This certainly used to be the case though, as I say, I'm not 100% certain this still applies. Maybe the higher price paid at the gate makes up for this.