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Post by Bernie on Mar 13, 2020 17:35:05 GMT
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Post by jdl on Mar 13, 2020 17:40:48 GMT
Impact on smaller clubs: www.skysports.com/football/news/11750/11953769/coronavirus-outbreak-could-threaten-future-of-smaller-clubsSome interesting stats in there: "Clubs in the Premier League have as little as 4 per cent coming from matchday ticket sales but further down League One and League Two it's about a third". So, now we know the difference between those who rake it in from the £9bn TV deal and those who get peanuts. So much for fairness, equaility or 'trickle down' (sound familiar?). "To pay their weekly bills they are reliant on walk-up fans not just in terms of tickets but the likes of catering sales, hospitality and programme sales. If that income source dried up I would have genuine fears about a number of clubs who are already living hand to mouth." I wonder if this is true (or more true?) all the way down the pyramid? Or is there a point where catering for (say) 50 or so fans costs about as mmuch as it earns, and the smallest clubs could survive without any gate income at all? see what is happening at Tonbridge and imagine the scenario repeated countrywide, of course many lower level clubs will only have a proportion of semi-pro players on contract so expenses will depend on individual set ups They actually get decent gates - over 600 on average. I was thinking further down the pyramid, where gates are about as big as staff and players combined...
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Post by kevinanderson on Mar 13, 2020 17:41:58 GMT
Could be very good news for NL and below gates as true football fans look for alternative matches on Saturday. Will there be some bigger than normal attendance figures? Can only hope so as it will make a nice windfall for many. Clouds and silver linings etc. Eastbourne offering entry for a fiver tomorrow to attract the crowds.
One small catch, you must have a ticket for a postponed PL or EFL game.
From Eastbourne Borough's website "that anyone who had purchased a Premier League or EFL ticket for tomorrow can watch tomorrow's National League South fixure against Maidstone United for just £5!"
We are also including holders of Premier League or EFL season tickets - it doesn't have to be an individual ticket for a postponed PL/EFL game. Either way, yes, it's a welcome little boost. We've done this on Non League Day previously and attracted 75-80 (that's numbers not average age).
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Post by pedant on Mar 13, 2020 17:47:07 GMT
Can't see the National League 'holding out' after this weekend.
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Post by Raymondo316 on Mar 13, 2020 19:21:13 GMT
Solihull v Harrogate, Barrow v Wrexham and Boreham Wood v Torquay cancelled so far
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Post by Tony G on Mar 13, 2020 19:45:59 GMT
Solihull v Harrogate, Barrow v Wrexham and Boreham Wood v Torquay cancelled so far Obviously all 3 home teams were expecting massive crowds tomorrow
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Post by pedant on Mar 13, 2020 19:57:19 GMT
Solihull v Harrogate, Barrow v Wrexham and Boreham Wood v Torquay cancelled so far Obviously all 3 home teams were expecting massive crowds tomorrow Whilst the overall situation is no laughing matter I did chuckle at a Wrexham supporter's tweet responding to the postponement. "to be fair our strikers have been in isolation since August".
Others were less than complimentary about the National League's decision not to postpone all matches.
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Post by sword65 on Mar 13, 2020 20:12:24 GMT
Solihull v Harrogate, Barrow v Wrexham and Boreham Wood v Torquay cancelled so far Obviously all 3 home teams were expecting massive crowds tomorrow Chester have now called their game off. I think more will follow before kick off tomorrow .
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Post by hammerstone on Mar 13, 2020 20:19:49 GMT
I’m sure Billericay will tell us the game is on next week and then at 7pm decide in the interest of health and safety to cancel
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Post by La femme de Vic Jobson on Mar 13, 2020 20:34:11 GMT
Eastbourne offering entry for a fiver tomorrow to attract the crowds.
One small catch, you must have a ticket for a postponed PL or EFL game.
From Eastbourne Borough's website "that anyone who had purchased a Premier League or EFL ticket for tomorrow can watch tomorrow's National League South fixure against Maidstone United for just £5!"
We are also including holders of Premier League or EFL season tickets - it doesn't have to be an individual ticket for a postponed PL/EFL game. Either way, yes, it's a welcome little boost. We've done this on Non League Day previously and attracted 75-80 (that's numbers not average age).
Welcome little boost? Can't decide whether the cynicism outstrips the irresponsibility.
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Post by nws on Mar 13, 2020 22:13:08 GMT
Solihull v Harrogate, Barrow v Wrexham and Boreham Wood v Torquay cancelled so far Obviously all 3 home teams were expecting massive crowds tomorrow Now, now, Tony
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Post by jdh80 on Mar 13, 2020 22:45:41 GMT
Solihull v Harrogate, Barrow v Wrexham and Boreham Wood v Torquay cancelled so far Obviously all 3 home teams were expecting massive crowds tomorrow Boreham wood impacted by arteta at arsenal contracting the virus and being in contact with the reserve/academy coaches who would have spent time at boreham wood as they use the ground/ training facilities. Arsenals under 23s were supposed to be playing Tottenham at boreham wood this evening Friday, but got called off.
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Post by jdh80 on Mar 13, 2020 22:48:44 GMT
Impact on smaller clubs: www.skysports.com/football/news/11750/11953769/coronavirus-outbreak-could-threaten-future-of-smaller-clubsSome interesting stats in there: "Clubs in the Premier League have as little as 4 per cent coming from matchday ticket sales but further down League One and League Two it's about a third". So, now we know the difference between those who rake it in from the £9bn TV deal and those who get peanuts. So much for fairness, equaility or 'trickle down' (sound familiar?). "To pay their weekly bills they are reliant on walk-up fans not just in terms of tickets but the likes of catering sales, hospitality and programme sales. If that income source dried up I would have genuine fears about a number of clubs who are already living hand to mouth." I wonder if this is true (or more true?) all the way down the pyramid? Or is there a point where catering for (say) 50 or so fans costs about as mmuch as it earns, and the smallest clubs could survive without any gate income at all? The concerns would be with the teams constantly having winding up petitions, Macclesfield, Bolton, Southend and Oldham etc.
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Post by jdl on Mar 13, 2020 23:44:29 GMT
Johnston now done a U turn and buckled under the criticism over not officially banning big events - bans likely to be introduced next week.
No detail yet, so no idea if it will affect us. Here's hoping we can manage to carry on - Wu Flu is bad enough, but no football as well?!
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Post by Raymondo316 on Mar 14, 2020 0:18:24 GMT
Johnston now done a U turn and buckled under the criticism over not officially banning big events - bans likely to be introduced next week. No detail yet, so no idea if it will affect us. Here's hoping we can manage to carry on - Wu Flu is bad enough, but no football as well?! Even if today's games go ahead its just prolonging the inevitable. No chance this season ends up getting finished with how widespread this virus now is. For each team its only a matter of time before a player or member of staff gets it and then the whole team has to go into isolation.
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