stevoraith Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 ‘Not worth it’ for the club to pursue letting fans in, who have paid to be there. [emoji23]You’ll get a job with the government with an attitude like that. [emoji23] Well, yes, not worth it from a financial point of view. Of course there’s the ethical argument which I completely missed…. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers_Lad Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 1 hour ago, stevoraith said: Absolutely won’t be as clear cut, no. For a start, the Saturday fixture has zero paying fans, plus however many in hospitality. If it was midweek there would probably only be 300-400ish pay-at-the-gate fans (on top of the 1500ish ST) but very few hospitality punters. Then there’s the added cost of policing and stewarding. So does it really give the club much of a financial boost to play it midweek? And I doubt if Police Scotland would be able to supply the required number of officers with a few days notice when they are facing record numbers of absences from work. And that’s assuming Arbroath agree to move the date which seems highly unlikely considering it’s of absolutely zero advantage to them. Although it would be nice for the people who have paid for season tickets to be able to get to the game, I think in reality it’s not worth it for the club to pursue. Policing cost? Thought we had virtually done away with police at our games 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazz1903 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 On 10/01/2022 at 16:17, steakngravy said: Were they not pressmen and women? Why do you think this is ok? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steakngravy Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 No I don't but was just answering a question. By the way how is your team doing so far this season? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Been going too long Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) 8 hours ago, Broken Algorithms said: Surely hospitality can't outweigh the revenue from 1500 folk. That's not even factoring Arbroath too. I think the way the club may see it as 1500 people have already paid there money to the club and hospitality ( if it’s still allowed at the moment?) is extra income, that’s how a business would look at it plus your not giving a refund to the season ticket holder just access to a stream but potentially upsetting a hospitality customer/ potential new sponsor by changing the day of the game they are bringing people along and may not be a good idea, don’t shoot me just thinking out loud Edited January 12, 2022 by Been going too long 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Been going too long Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 11 hours ago, pub car king said: It wouldn't surprise me if we are paying keatings wages in full and have told him to stay away. If that’s the case then I would rather he was at starks selling 50/50’s or making the gaffer a brew because hopefully he could manage that 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 4 minutes ago, Been going too long said: If that’s the case then I would rather he was at starks selling 50/50’s or making the gaffer a brew because hopefully he could manage that He might even manage one of these. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Been going too long Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 8 minutes ago, Zen Archer (Raconteur) said: He might even manage one of these. Only goal he will see at the San Starko 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumswall Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Only goal he will see at the San Starko Is that not why we signed him[emoji1745] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 10 minutes ago, grumswall said: Is that not why we signed him No, we signed him so he wouldn’t score against us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Been going too long Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 5 hours ago, TxRover said: No, we signed him so he wouldn’t score against us. That can be the only reason given how off it he looked pre season 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 10 hours ago, Rovers_Lad said: Policing cost? Thought we had virtually done away with police at our games The police usually turn up at the end of the game to shut the road but for some reason they are happy for you to take your life in your hands crossing the road before the game. Sound logic from Police Scotland. No doubt there’s a Risk Assessment. They were out in force for the Dunfermline game. Obviously fears of bedsheet/car tipping mayhem at that one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brashy's Boots Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 The police usually turn up at the end of the game to shut the road but for some reason they are happy for you to take your life in your hands crossing the road before the game. Sound logic from Police Scotland. No doubt there’s a Risk Assessment. They were out in force for the Dunfermline game. Obviously fears of bedsheet/car tipping mayhem at that one.Heavy police presence required to handle the massive crowd of away suppor.......oh, hang on.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 Every time I go to Starks’ Park I am amazed that cars are allowed up the street before a game. Pratt Street always used to be closed at Links Street before and after games, which was safe. Now, if you’re approaching the ground from the Beveridge Park end, getting across the road isn’t possible until you get to the bottom of the ramp, which is on a corner. There must be loads of near misses every week. It will unfortunately probably take someone being knocked down for it to change. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRFC2711 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Every time I go to Starks’ Park I am amazed that cars are allowed up the street before a game. Pratt Street always used to be closed at Links Street before and after games, which was safe. Now, if you’re approaching the ground from the Beveridge Park end, getting across the road isn’t possible until you get to the bottom of the ramp, which is on a corner. There must be loads of near misses every week. It will unfortunately probably take someone being knocked down for it to change. My sentiments exactly has our safety officer been informed of the danger ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Been going too long said: That can be the only reason given how off it he looked pre season No, that was down to him being feeble. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) 18 minutes ago, RRFC2711 said: My sentiments exactly has our safety officer been informed of the danger ? Does our safety officer walk about with his eyes shut? Who is our Safety Officer? Is he/she related to Homer Simpson? *Insert Homer Meme* I am getting an urge to contact my local councillor and get a sign put up. Maybe even a zebra crossing for match days! Do I dare to become Homer? Edited January 12, 2022 by Scary Bear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Jack D Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 The non closure of Pratt Street before games is a very dangerous joke. The club are definitely aware as I used to mention to them every time I went and had to pre purchase a match ticket. There are several near misses every single home game. We can only hope that a real incident never happens as it could be very nasty. I would love to see the Police Scotland Risk assessment for not intervening and closing the road like they do at full time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilted John Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Double Jack D said: The non closure of Pratt Street before games is a very dangerous joke. The club are definitely aware as I used to mention to them every time I went and had to pre purchase a match ticket. There are several near misses every single home game. We can only hope that a real incident never happens as it could be very nasty. I would love to see the Police Scotland Risk assessment for not intervening and closing the road like they do at full time. Probably written by the same person who deems it safe to park two large land rovers on the ramp leading into the stand when Gordon Brown visits. Edited January 12, 2022 by Jilted John 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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