thediamonddude Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Well I'm just glad the club are communicating with us throughout the chaos of the past couple of weeks. Oh no, wait... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliche Guevara Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Two things, the discussions between Bollen and Tricky Dicky over the player budget and as Tory Boy hinted on the Stomp there's a lot more $h!&$ to come out over the next few days/weeks which may or may not involve big changes. As has already been pointed out above, someone of Longmuirs' s standing isn't here to get sponsorship from the local pubs and promote the bingo at half time. The budget thing just makes me want to spew though, Ballantyne just doesn't get it. The last three home games we averaged over 1000, why ? because Bollen put a winning team on the park MORE MONEY for the club, possibly between £12000 and £15000 more over the three games. Every year it's a bit like hoping for a bike at Xmas and getting a selection box. Wouldn't be surprised if Bollen walked. For the love of God - it's Bollan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerrdavidson95 Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 In fairness, if he comes on here and reads everything that he gets called for he'd think he'd have every right to keep his cards close to his chest. Plus, look at what communicating did: told the shareholders of the stadium situation and as you can see form TB's outpourings on the stomp that that did the club well. Again Ballantyne will treat the club as a business, and no one other than him/the board/the family needs to know anything. Unfortunately he's wrong, and the club has more stakeholders (not to be confused with shareholders) than I care to mention, and he cares to think about. (On the flip side - a word on the shareholders that are part of the trust: see if you don't like what's happening/how you're being treated, sell the shares. I know of some individuals, who I'm sure other Airdrie fans do to, who did just that. Now for the flip: remember that the club is a business and it needs to be run prudently.) Its a no win situation for Ballantyne at the minute. As I've said before he took the club on when no one else did and for that I, certainly, will be eternally grateful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipper Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 For the love of God - it's Bollan Sorted the original post for you but why are you even bothered ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliche Guevara Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 It's been annoying the f**k out of me for days. I don't know why - I'm probably just highly strung. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wullie robb Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Reading this thread it seems a bit doom and gloom for Airdrie after what was a great finish to the season for you. I don't think the Directors of the club are ever going to tell the whole truth about the situation within the club. Bollan has a decision to make can he take Airdrie up next season on the Budget the board are offering or not if the answer to that is no he will in all probability walk. Do Airdrie fans think the club can afford a bigger budget? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond01 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Trying too hard... But thanks for the info regardless. I would be happy with that as he was a key player in last seasons turnaround. I'm good friends with caolan and he wants to go full time and he's not going to uni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipper Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Reading this thread it seems a bit doom and gloom for Airdrie after what was a great finish to the season for you. I don't think the Directors of the club are ever going to tell the whole truth about the situation within the club. Bollan has a decision to make can he take Airdrie up next season on the Budget the board are offering or not if the answer to that is no he will in all probability walk. Do Airdrie fans think the club can afford a bigger budget? Think if the crowds hadn't improved over the last few games with the climb up the league then ok.budget based on the crowds we were getting at the bottom of the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Jim Fenner Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I'm good friends with caolan and he wants to go full time and he's not going to uni Following someone on twitter does not make you best buds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond01 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Following someone on twitter does not make you best buds. good one, how about you ask him yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerrdavidson95 Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share Posted May 17, 2014 All quiet on the Western Front? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Oracle Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Is it just me who's getting slightly worried that there has been no announcements regarding signings? Very bizarre we haven't signed anyone up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyhay Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 The amount of communication is deafening. Why would Ballantyne (and Longmuir) think that they could market the club, season tickets, sponsorships etc without announcing what the feck their plans are? Incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesadilla Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Announcements due soon....according to Twitter.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Martins Willy Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Threads on the stomp suggesting we let under 16s in for free what is everybodys opinion on this? Personally not for it at the moment as recent news shows how weak we are financially so this would cut our income even further also it would be abused - its ridiculous how many people in their 20's pay in the concession gate. as I've said before the best way to encourage more fans is to win games which has a wider impact as it improves fan attitudes and makes for better away travelling and atmosphere. The money used for it would be much better spent on a player budget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phelpsisking Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Announcements due soon....according to Twitter.... Where on twitter did you see this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Jim Fenner Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Threads on the stomp suggesting we let under 16s in for free what is everybodys opinion on this? Personally not for it at the moment as recent news shows how weak we are financially so this would cut our income even further also it would be abused - its ridiculous how many people in their 20's pay in the concession gate. as I've said before the best way to encourage more fans is to win games which has a wider impact as it improves fan attitudes and makes for better away travelling and atmosphere. The money used for it would be much better spent on a player budget Its an excellent idea if monitored correctly for abuse of trust. Additional income from parents who are enticed by the scheme will outweigh the loss from the kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesadilla Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Where on twitter did you see this? In a conversation between the man who runs the official twitter handle and someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wullie robb Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Has Jim Lister signed on for next season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Jim Fenner Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Not yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.