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Post by soulstone on Feb 14, 2019 21:45:28 GMT
Is there going to be a coach running to this game?
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Post by jdl on Feb 14, 2019 21:48:05 GMT
I didn't think we ran coaches to games that far away?
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Post by sword65 on Feb 15, 2019 5:04:22 GMT
Is there going to be a coach running to this game? Unlikely to be enough interest for mr Tim to bother with. Let's face it only 880 die hard Maidstone fans could be bothered to get off their arse to go to a home game so getting 50 to go on a coach and travel 250 miles up the Mfucking6 and back to a northern shithole like Stockport is unlikely. I would love to be there but it is not going to happen as I cannot drive on health grounds and cannot afford the extortionate rail fares even with a disabled discount card.
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Post by tim on Feb 15, 2019 6:39:51 GMT
I’m afraid Sword has got it spot on! The last trophy game we only had 30 and that was only a short trip Sorry to disappoint the few that might have wanted to travel
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Post by jakeyboi on Feb 15, 2019 8:50:03 GMT
Is there going to be a coach running to this game? Unlikely to be enough interest for mr Tim to bother with. Let's face it only 880 die hard Maidstone fans could be bothered to get off their arse to go to a home game so getting 50 to go on a coach and travel 250 miles up the Mfucking6 and back to a northern shithole like Stockport is unlikely. I would love to be there but it is not going to happen as I cannot drive on health grounds and cannot afford the extortionate rail fares even with a disabled discount card. Sword I ,ve been declared disabled how do I get this discount card you talk about.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2019 9:13:30 GMT
If anyone can give me (and possibly OS Junior) a lift from Oxford Services I'll pay £20 fuel money.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2019 9:54:25 GMT
I’m afraid Sword has got it spot on! The last trophy game we only had 30 and that was only a short trip Sorry to disappoint the few that might have wanted to travel Have you actually asked if anyone wants to go by coach? I appear to have missed that thread on here.
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Post by sword65 on Feb 15, 2019 11:40:32 GMT
Unlikely to be enough interest for mr Tim to bother with. Let's face it only 880 die hard Maidstone fans could be bothered to get off their arse to go to a home game so getting 50 to go on a coach and travel 250 miles up the Mfucking6 and back to a northern shithole like Stockport is unlikely. I would love to be there but it is not going to happen as I cannot drive on health grounds and cannot afford the extortionate rail fares even with a disabled discount card. Sword I ,ve been declared disabled how do I get this discount card you talk about. Just take a wander down to your nearest train station and pick up a disabled railcard leaflet and it tells you all you need to know. I cannot remember all the criteria needed to apply but I got mine because I am in receipt of Personal Independence Payments PIP,and if you do not receive that I would also encourage you to apply for PIP immediately. You can also apply for a free bus pass a form can be obtained from the council offices near Maidstone prison. The railcard gives you 33%off of all journeys and unlike the Network card it can be used at any time of any day ,it also allows you to take a companion with the same discount.
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Post by tim on Feb 15, 2019 13:17:55 GMT
I’m afraid Sword has got it spot on! The last trophy game we only had 30 and that was only a short trip Sorry to disappoint the few that might have wanted to travel Have you actually asked if anyone wants to go by coach? I appear to have missed that thread on here.
You're quite right I haven't bothered, and if you read the post by Sword you'd probably have a better idea why So just for you, last two long distance coaches run by imusc have fallen well short and lost money, those were league games when our crowds were 2000 plus at home The Woking game in the Trophy only had 30 on board and again lost a significant amount of our members money (yes we have made up for that on other coaches) The Salford game on Tuesday was watched by 800 supporters, add to the factors already given, could give you an idea why I didn't start one, but in case you need a insight, just for you more info! A coach takes about 2 days of my time to get organised and try and fill it, I contact our regulars I also text people who have been on coaches before to try and get enough punter to get them to run! When I book a coach, Brookline have to spend time organising it and get two drivers to work that day, they are also taking that coach away from the market and potentially losing another hire! If I then cancel two days prior to the game not only do they possibly lose another hire the two drivers then have no work, and possibly have changed their plans because of this booking Cancelling a coach two days prior to the trip also inconveniences those who have booked, maybe leaving it too late to get lifts, or very expensive train fares! With all these factors in mind I decided we wouldn't get the numbers I'm sorry this maybe doesn't meet with your approval, maybe you could find a nice picture of a panda and post it for me, because that would be very nice, or maybe you'd like to organise this coach for me? I'm happy to supply you with some details Yes I have bitten and I'm glad I did!
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Post by jakeyboi on Feb 15, 2019 13:24:15 GMT
Tim you do a fantastic job arranging the coaches like you do and as supporters we are lucky to have you giving up your time for free to do all the arranging for us, and having to put up with all the aggro that goes with it. So on behalf of all of us cheers mate an long may you continue doing what you do.
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Post by jdl on Feb 15, 2019 13:28:52 GMT
I think fans sometimes forget just how much we take for granted about MUFC is actually supplied by dedicated volunteers, working for nothing.
Stones TV, Stones Live, coach travel...
Come the day when Tim's had enough, I don't expect there'll be a massive queue to take over from him.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2019 14:08:13 GMT
Have you actually asked if anyone wants to go by coach? I appear to have missed that thread on here.
You're quite right I haven't bothered, and if you read the post by Sword you'd probably have a better idea why So just for you, last two long distance coaches run by imusc have fallen well short and lost money, those were league games when our crowds were 2000 plus at home The Woking game in the Trophy only had 30 on board and again lost a significant amount of our members money (yes we have made up for that on other coaches) The Salford game on Tuesday was watched by 800 supporters, add to the factors already given, could give you an idea why I didn't start one, but in case you need a insight, just for you more info! A coach takes about 2 days of my time to get organised and try and fill it, I contact our regulars I also text people who have been on coaches before to try and get enough punter to get them to run! When I book a coach, Brookline have to spend time organising it and get two drivers to work that day, they are also taking that coach away from the market and potentially losing another hire! If I then cancel two days prior to the game not only do they possibly lose another hire the two drivers then have no work, and possibly have changed their plans because of this booking Cancelling a coach two days prior to the trip also inconveniences those who have booked, maybe leaving it too late to get lifts, or very expensive train fares! With all these factors in mind I decided we wouldn't get the numbersI'm sorry this maybe doesn't meet with your approval, maybe you could find a nice picture of a panda and post it for me, because that would be very nice, or maybe you'd like to organise this coach for me? I'm happy to supply you with some details Yes I have bitten and I'm glad I did! Crikey! I only asked if you'd asked people!
And just for you, seeing as you asked so nicely...
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Post by Bernie on Feb 15, 2019 15:05:31 GMT
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Post by sword65 on Feb 16, 2019 2:13:12 GMT
My memory is getting very bad but was it not Stockport away when we last saw Maidstone Utd supporters the IQ twins. One of the brothers ,egged on by well mainly me,to jump over the fence and enter the field of play and getting arrested. His brother had to wait behind until he was released and their mother had to pay the taxi fare from Stockport back to Maidstone. Whether it was Stockport or not they were never seen again. I am sure someone will now put me right as to where it was.
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Post by hongkongstone on Feb 16, 2019 2:46:06 GMT
Have you actually asked if anyone wants to go by coach? I appear to have missed that thread on here.
You're quite right I haven't bothered, and if you read the post by Sword you'd probably have a better idea why So just for you, last two long distance coaches run by imusc have fallen well short and lost money, those were league games when our crowds were 2000 plus at home The Woking game in the Trophy only had 30 on board and again lost a significant amount of our members money (yes we have made up for that on other coaches) The Salford game on Tuesday was watched by 800 supporters, add to the factors already given, could give you an idea why I didn't start one, but in case you need a insight, just for you more info! A coach takes about 2 days of my time to get organised and try and fill it, I contact our regulars I also text people who have been on coaches before to try and get enough punter to get them to run! When I book a coach, Brookline have to spend time organising it and get two drivers to work that day, they are also taking that coach away from the market and potentially losing another hire! If I then cancel two days prior to the game not only do they possibly lose another hire the two drivers then have no work, and possibly have changed their plans because of this booking Cancelling a coach two days prior to the trip also inconveniences those who have booked, maybe leaving it too late to get lifts, or very expensive train fares! With all these factors in mind I decided we wouldn't get the numbers I'm sorry this maybe doesn't meet with your approval, maybe you could find a nice picture of a panda and post it for me, because that would be very nice, or maybe you'd like to organise this coach for me? I'm happy to supply you with some details Yes I have bitten and I'm glad I did! Tim, totally understand and agree the points you correctly make. However there are other options apart from a full length 12m coach if people are prepared to compromise (e.g. no toilet on board). There midicoaches available on the market with 30 seats that are half the capital purchase price and use half the amount of fuel. Maybe suggest to Brookline or others?
British built bodywork as well. If you like maybe I can put you in touch with them to get a good deal from the manufacturer!
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