Pilgrims' Patter
The Forum => The B-Ark => Topic started by: Pete Brooksbank on December 12, 2009, 01:58:36 AM
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.... on production of a season ticket.
Go on, Mr Newton. Do it!
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Think I had just said that in an earlier thread ...... :P
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I know you did - it's a good idea and deserves its own thread. Someone should also start a Facebook group and then a petition on the Govermnent site. Christ, we could even get the Daily Mail to campaign for it.
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I agree Pete it would be a lovely gesture. Will mention it to David Newton at the Trust AGM today.
Please come along everyone 1. 30 pm Conservative club Main Ridge would be very satisfying to see a good turn out members or not.
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Maybe we should let the lincoln fans in too. I feel for the lincoln fans, this could be the first time that they could have the opportunity to watch some proper football. ;D
back to the original thread. I never thought about the poor souls that would have already paid out for a season ticket at Kings Lynn, to give them the opportunity to watch a game on boxing day for free is nice.
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let Evans in for free aswell!
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And I'll supply the wood for the pillory, or will he be there as a legend?
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bit harsh compareing Lynn fans with the guy who almost (read other posts ref trust meeting) took the club down.
I personally think its a good idea, after all where else have they got to go? Wisbech, Holbeach?
if an offer of this kind is forthcoming maybe they'll come again
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bit harsh compareing Lynn fans with the guy who almost (read other posts ref trust meeting) took the club down.
I personally think its a good idea, after all where else have they got to go? Wisbech, Holbeach?
if an offer of this kind is forthcoming maybe they'll come again
and spend money on refreshments or a program and we could tell the tax man that the whole attendence was by Lynn fans so there wasn't an income and not pay tax on the att (sorry got caught in a time zone then) its not 2004 anymore :o
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bit harsh compareing Lynn fans with the guy who almost (read other posts ref trust meeting) took the club down.
I personally think its a good idea, after all where else have they got to go? Wisbech, Holbeach?
if an offer of this kind is forthcoming maybe they'll come again
They'll maybe not come again as hopefully Lynn will start again but I think they (BUFC) should give them an incentive to come, perhaps a fiver on production of their season ticket or something like that.
I'm opposed to anyone getting in for free, as a supporter who at present can't afford to attend every home game I don't see why someone who's not contributed to our club and has no affinity to it should get a freebie over those of us who want to attend but can't afford to. There's a lot of us having to make sacrifices at present, sadly entertainment will always come second best to a roof over my head.
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They'd be getting a one-off festive freebie Andy - their club has just ceased to exist! I wouldn't have an issue with that under the circumstances....
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I didn't see too many people clamoring to help us out Pete.
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But, we weren't wound up.
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But, we weren't wound up.
Someones winding us up :o
I reckon they should be let in, it will help out with the rehabilitation of our club's reputation after a few very dodgy years, and also, its just the right thing to do in this season of goodwill.
Imagine how bad it would feel if it was us, Xmas with no footy >:(
Maybe they could also arrange a reduction for BUFC fans who are struggling financially, just as a one-off :-\
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We needed the money to pay off massive depts P B . being wound up means no bills to clear . As Andy said nobody came clamouring to help us , this surprised a few deluded people who had listened to a manager constantly boasting about his "great mates" in the game.
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Being wound up means you have no football club - end of story.
I'm not sure what relevance the Evans years have on this issue really, but even if we take that into account I'm surprised to see Andy is against the idea since he seems painfully aware of the damage done to our reputation by Evans tec, and has spent a lot of time over the years reminding us how much everyone hates us.
It would be a small gesture from the club to Kings Lynn fans who have already paid for a half season of football they are never going to see. It would cost us nothing except the time the ticket office would spend issing tickets to Lynn fans brandishing season tickets, and I'm sure only a small number of them would take up the offer anyway. It would just be nice to see the offer being made.
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Being wound up means they will start up with only day to day runnig expences and wages to budget for and only a peppercorn rent to pay. Chestnuts had huge bills , skelitons jumping out of the cuboard and ground rent of apprx 3k a game. I know which position i would prefer to be in . Mentioned Evans has some people though he had the contacts to help with fund raising in our hour of need.
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Know for sure the subject has been brought to the attention of/ and discussed by our board but am unaware of the outcome. Still very pleasing they are at least considering it.
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Being wound up means they will start up with only day to day runnig expences and wages to budget for and only a peppercorn rent to pay. Chestnuts had huge bills , skelitons jumping out of the cuboard and ground rent of apprx 3k a game. I know which position i would prefer to be in . Mentioned Evans has some people though he had the contacts to help with fund raising in our hour of need.
Are you seriously suggesting you would have preferred that United ceased to exist?
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If we had the same conditions as the new Lynn restart , yes. No rent , no depts , no ground upkeep sounds good to me . They will start two leagues lower but with good management will be in step 3 in a couple of years with a bit of luck.
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Yes Lady Ga, it shows that the mean spirited, money grabbing years are behind us, and we have now entered a more compassionate era...business-like compassion, of course 8)
There will always be the echoes of Evans' influence coming back to haunt us though :'(
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Having spoken to David Newton prior to the Trust AGM and asked him consider the above his reply was "The Board are considering but we also have to think about what the reaction of our season ticket holders would be, but we will consider it".
As you say it is first class when a club chairman can be approached like this and I am grateful that he and Chris took the time out on a busy match day to support the meeting and answer questions from the floor openly and honestly. These people are wholly worthy of our support.
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Having spoken to David Newton prior to the Trust AGM and asked him consider the above his reply was "The Board are considering but we also have to think about what the reaction of our season ticket holders would be, but we will consider it".
As you say it is first class when a club chairman can be approached like this and I am grateful that he and Chris took the time out on a busy match day to support the meeting and answer questions from the floor openly and honestly. These people are wholly worthy of our support.
if the board was already considering this before you asked him it would lead me to think that this forum does actually get read by officials at the club that or soemone had already asked.
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we also have to think about what the reaction of our season ticket holders would be
This is the only real stumbling block I think. I would hope that as a one-off gesture, and with the offer extended to Lynn season ticket holders only, that our ticket holders would not begrudge our board throwing open the doors. But you never know. And it is only right they are considered, since they have forked out hard earned cash for their tickets.
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Difficult one for the chairman, as a season ticket holder i have no objection to the idea but as Shodfried says it seems unfair that Lynn fans are admitted free and the likes of himself who has contributed generously over the years and are feeling the pinch are not.
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Spoke to one or two around me on Sat who all thought it a good idea.
Any one in the middle geographically might decide to carry on coming for the rest of the season
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Speaking as a season ticket holder,I certainly have no objection.It's a one off,under circumstances unlikely to happen again.I'm not sure that many would come anyway,we're not their club,but those that do may buy a programme,buy a pint(or two) in the pilgrims lounge and use the catering facilities within the ground,all of which is much needed additional income.
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I'm a season ticket holder and I think it's a fantastic idea. I can't imagine many would have a problem really.
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I hope we do it too, for all the reasons people have mentioned above...
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What a fantastic idea and what a great way for us the supporters who have been to hell and back supporting BOSTON,to offer our fellows down the A17 admission to STAFFSMART for whatever deal we can suggest.Lets put on record that BOSTON UTD fans are eager for this to happen and after beeing loathed in certain quarters of fooball fraternity,do it gladly...and as a season ticket holder fully endorse this. This might not mean much to most of their fans but if only 1 take up the offer what a success!!!...
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What is this Staffsmart you speak of?
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oooppppssss, jeeeez soz...FANTASY ISLAND jibberjabber thingy...ok YORK STREET
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just like to say thanks to the many BUFC fans on there kind gesture for trying to allow kings lynn season ticket holders entry to the boxing day game.
i was already considering coming to a few games as i geograpically live between the two clubs.
i was a bit aprehensive as to how you peeps would see this , but after reading your comments i think it would get me back to non league football and id still be supporting a local club , think you might find that your comments could sway more linnets to come watch.
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As a season ticket holder I would like to see the KL ticket holders allowed in for free.
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Another season ticket holder here with no objections.
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A season ticket holder here too who would love to see this offer made.
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Free in home areas of the ground.
Charge them double if they want to go in with Stocksbridge.
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How many season ticket holders do we have? 500?
Whats the average gate? 1150-1200?
So about 600+ people who pay every week.
What about starting a campaign for them to get in free too, its their money every week or so that keeps a steady flow of cash coming into the club.
My view is letting the KL fans in for free even as a one off is a slap in the face for those people who turn up every week and hand over their tenner to support football in the town. I'd be pretty pissed off I I was going every game and paying my way and the bloke who was stood next to me making a one off visit with no affinity to our club was getting in for nothing.
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How about a scheme that lets the King's Lynn season ticket holders in for free on Boxing Day along with Shodfried & family as a thank you for his recent fundraising efforts and to stop him being "Mr Grumpy" over Christmas. ;D
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How many season ticket holders do we have? 500?
Whats the average gate? 1150-1200?
So about 600+ people who pay every week.
What about starting a campaign for them to get in free too, its their money every week or so that keeps a steady flow of cash coming into the club.
My view is letting the KL fans in for free even as a one off is a slap in the face for those people who turn up every week and hand over their tenner to support football in the town. I'd be pretty pissed off I I was going every game and paying my way and the bloke who was stood next to me making a one off visit with no affinity to our club was getting in for nothing.
It's ONE game. If 200 of them turn up, it bumps our average up, and hopefully they'll be more inclined to buy a programme, a pie, a pint, etc.. extra money we wouldn't be getting. If 50 of them then turn up for more of our games, then that's more money for us.
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Can anyone on hear honestly say they haven't got in at a footy game for free at least once. In our FL days I got a freebie at Rochdale. There is a bigger picture here if we let KL fans in for free it might encourage them to come back for more who knows? I can see were AB is coming from but, as a one off and, as a season ticket holder I have no problem with it. It's a bit like collecting for the homeless I have a house but I would still chuck a couple of quid in the bucket.
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For one game only the positives far outweigh any negativity. Some people have made the comment about others not helping us,so why should we help them?? As has been said before their situation is somewhat different to ours! My stance on this is:-
a) Two wrongs don't make a right and
b) Do unto others as you would have them do unto you!!
Plus along with Tash have had freebies on more than one occasion(not many more lol) and genuinely been very appreciative of the gesture.
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So about 600+ people who pay every week.
My view is letting the KL fans in for free even as a one off is a slap in the face for those people who turn up every week and hand over their tenner to support football in the town. I'd be pretty pissed off I I was going every game and paying my way and the bloke who was stood next to me making a one off visit with no affinity to our club was getting in for nothing.
I too am one of those who pay every week, (I have not got a season ticket as I normally am away for half the season), but I was one of the first to endose the idea. I would be overjoyed to think that the person next to me was at the club for the first time in the home crowd. This is Christmas and supposedly a time of goodwill, so an act of charity to those who are currently suffering a feeling of bereavement, on a one off basis seems a laudably thing.
I will not be able to attend on boxing day, as I said in an earlier post I will be near the other Boston with two of my daughters.
I admire your commitment to the club Shodfried with your donation to the club of the sale proceeds of your signed shirt, (I did bid on it even though I did not want it, when I thought it was too cheap), so if you really feel so aggrieved by this idea, which well may not come to fruition, I would be happy to go to the ticket office and buy you a ticket for the boxing day game and let you collect it. Just say if you want me to do this.
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Its now official just read it on OS. Once again BOSTON U doing the right thing,at the right time. I really hope this reaches out to all those KING LYNN fans,i know its not the same as supporting your own but....WELL DOWN BOSTON UNITED and PROUD
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Well done David Newton & co on a fabulous gesture,I am sure the Lynn fans will appreciate it.The fact that their are Boston fans who can't afford to come every week is a shame,but a seperate issue to this I think.Sadly whatever the economic climate there will always be some who can't afford to come.I would imagine that there will be Lynn fans who will not come,if only because of the petrol costs involved.That said,all the Club could do was make the offer,and I for one applaud them for it.
P.S. Shodfried(Andy),if you do come Boxing Day,come in the Pilgrims Lounge before the game.I'll buy you a pint-you never know,it might make you feel all warm and fuzzy and Christmassy. ;D
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Thanks very much for the offer, much appreciated.
I won't be there as already going to another game but am sure some Lynn fans will turn up.
That's the thing about non-league football......could never see it happening further up the pyramid!
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Great move.Once again hats off to a forward thinking chairman.
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0 CHO MEALLT, will you buy me one too? ;D I will bring the Irish firewater ;)
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Good!Has anybody noticed who actually suggested this idea on Boston United Facebook?A certain BBC radio presenter!Why doesnt he get the Lincoln City FC do the same.
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0 CHO MEALLT, will you buy me one too? ;D I will bring the Irish firewater ;)
O.K. Bob-it's a deal ;)
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How about a scheme that lets the King's Lynn season ticket holders in for free on Boxing Day along with Shodfried & family as a thank you for his recent fundraising efforts and to stop him being "Mr Grumpy" over Christmas. ;D
I'll pay my way Ken, if I can't afford to come I don't come. I'm in the situation I'm in by buying things I couldn't afford, its a hard lesson but in future we'll buy things as we can afford them, not for the sake of having them.
Its a great gesture by the club to the Lynn fans, lets hope its a gesture replicated to home fans in the not too distant future too.
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For the first time in many a year, I will be able to tell people that I am a Boston United supporter with a modicum of pride. Well done all concerned. It's a shame that a club had to fold for this to come about. Sympathy and respect to those across The Wash.
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I'm opposed to anyone getting in for free.
Cock ::)
These people below seem happy enough. I couldn't find one person in this thread against the idea.
Difficult one for the chairman, as a season ticket holder i have no objection to the idea
Speaking as a season ticket holder,I certainly have no objection.
I'm a season ticket holder and I think it's a fantastic idea.
As a season ticket holder I would like to see the KL ticket holders allowed in for free.
Another season ticket holder here with no objections.
A season ticket holder here too who would love to see this offer made.
as a one off and, as a season ticket holder I have no problem with it.
I too am one of those who pay every week, (I have not got a season ticket as I normally am away for half the season), but I was one of the first to endose the idea. I would be overjoyed to think that the person next to me was at the club for the first time in the home crowd. This is Christmas and supposedly a time of goodwill, so an act of charity to those who are currently suffering a feeling of bereavement, on a one off basis seems a laudably thing.
I'm not sure what relevance the Evans years have on this issue really, but even if we take that into account I'm surprised to see Andy is against the idea since he seems painfully aware of the damage done to our reputation by Evans tec, and has spent a lot of time over the years reminding us how much everyone hates us.
I would like to add my 100 thumbs up to what Pete B has said. A.B constantly tells all on here that we are the most hated team around yet doesn't want to do something good. I pay to watch Boston per game due to being in the armed forces (due to the fact I could be sent away at the drop of a hat) but would still be pleased to give another Football fan the chance of watching a match (maybe that fan is feeling the pinch too) for free while I pay my £10. Its all been mentioned already but it is the season of goodwill and now Boston United have been mentioned on the BBC Teletext and Website for this generous offer which can only show the club in a positive way.
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I'm opposed to anyone getting in for free.
Cock ::)
Nice one, when all else fails let resort to insults. I was waiting to see who'd be the 1st, thanks for stepping up to the plate.
Merry Xmas.
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whats the feed back about this then from the lynn fans
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I'm opposed to anyone getting in for free.
Cock ::)
Nice one, when all else fails let resort to insults. I was waiting to see who'd be the 1st, thanks for stepping up to the plate.
Merry Xmas.
You're also sticking one up the KL fans, by not agreeing to letting them in for free for ONE GAME, which just happens to be BOXING DAY, the day after Christmas Day itself.
You're always the first to bemoan anything that goes against the club, and then blame it on one certain individual, but the club have done something to be proud of, but you can't bring yourself round to congratulate them on the gesture.
Merry Christmas
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whats the feed back about this then from the lynn fans
They seem genuinely grateful for the offer although one say's can't afford the petrol, and others have made alternative arrangements but if just one comes it will be a success and the publicity won't do any harm.
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How about a scheme that lets the King's Lynn season ticket holders in for free on Boxing Day along with Shodfried & family as a thank you for his recent fundraising efforts and to stop him being "Mr Grumpy" over Christmas. ;D
Its a great gesture by the club to the Lynn fans, lets hope its a gesture replicated to home fans in the not too distant future too.
Missed this in your haste to have a pop did you 'PILGRIM86'?
WHAT ABOUT SOME MODERATION ON THIS FORUM MR FOX AND THE MODERATORS?
IS THIS KIND OF PETTY ABUSE REALLY NECESSARY?
THERE'S 3 PAGES OF VALID ARGUMENTS WITHOUT RESORTING TO INSULTS, HOW ABOUT PULLING A FEW UP EH MODS?
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I'm opposed to anyone getting in for free.
Cock ::)
These people below seem happy enough. I couldn't find one person in this thread against the idea.
Difficult one for the chairman, as a season ticket holder i have no objection to the idea
Speaking as a season ticket holder,I certainly have no objection.
I'm a season ticket holder and I think it's a fantastic idea.
As a season ticket holder I would like to see the KL ticket holders allowed in for free.
Another season ticket holder here with no objections.
A season ticket holder here too who would love to see this offer made.
as a one off and, as a season ticket holder I have no problem with it.
I too am one of those who pay every week, (I have not got a season ticket as I normally am away for half the season), but I was one of the first to endose the idea. I would be overjoyed to think that the person next to me was at the club for the first time in the home crowd. This is Christmas and supposedly a time of goodwill, so an act of charity to those who are currently suffering a feeling of bereavement, on a one off basis seems a laudably thing.
I'm not sure what relevance the Evans years have on this issue really, but even if we take that into account I'm surprised to see Andy is against the idea since he seems painfully aware of the damage done to our reputation by Evans tec, and has spent a lot of time over the years reminding us how much everyone hates us.
I would like to add my 100 thumbs up to what Pete B has said. A.B constantly tells all on here that we are the most hated team around yet doesn't want to do something good. I pay to watch Boston per game due to being in the armed forces (due to the fact I could be sent away at the drop of a hat) but would still be pleased to give another Football fan the chance of watching a match (maybe that fan is feeling the pinch too) for free while I pay my £10. Its all been mentioned already but it is the season of goodwill and now Boston United have been mentioned on the BBC Teletext and Website for this generous offer which can only show the club in a positive way.
seconded......apart from the cock bit.............
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Its a great gesture by the club to the Lynn fans, lets hope its a gesture replicated to home fans in the not too distant future too.
I think you're missing the point a little bit mate. The King's Lynn season ticket holders have paid for a season of football that they now cannot see, so as a gesture of goodwill we're letting them see one of ours for free.
The Boston fans who cannot afford it, well that's a shame, but they haven't paid for something that they now aren't getting.
Do you see the difference?
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WHAT ABOUT SOME MODERATION ON THIS FORUM MR FOX AND THE MODERATORS?
Please play nicely people or I'll have to use the Naughty Step:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naughty_step (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naughty_step)
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How about a scheme that lets the King's Lynn season ticket holders in for free on Boxing Day along with Shodfried & family as a thank you for his recent fundraising efforts and to stop him being "Mr Grumpy" over Christmas. ;D
Its a great gesture by the club to the Lynn fans, lets hope its a gesture replicated to home fans in the not too distant future too.
Missed this in your haste to have a pop did you 'PILGRIM86'?
WHAT ABOUT SOME MODERATION ON THIS FORUM MR FOX AND THE MODERATORS?
IS THIS KIND OF PETTY ABUSE REALLY NECESSARY?
THERE'S 3 PAGES OF VALID ARGUMENTS WITHOUT RESORTING TO INSULTS, HOW ABOUT PULLING A FEW UP EH MODS?
I wasn't having a pop - no abusive words were used were they? You may have said it was a great gesture, but then you had to add something on the end, hoping it's replicated to home fans.
Do you really want it replicating? For us to lose our club, and go see another one for free?
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WHAT ABOUT SOME MODERATION ON THIS FORUM MR FOX AND THE MODERATORS?
Please play nicely people or I'll have to use the Naughty Step:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naughty_step (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naughty_step)
Seconded Ken the last thing we should be doing is falling out with each other.
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Having seen the sniping that has gone on the Kings Lynn forum over the last couple of weeks, please don't let ours degenerate.
It is the season to be jolly.
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maybe we should have a sticky thread at the top of the forum for a.b to remind us all about evans and also how none of us saw what was happening. He can vent his anger on that and then we can all avoid that thread and continue with our pointless but then non-insulting views on the rest of the forum.
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Proud of the club. :)
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I cant really see why any Bostn fan would have a problem with this, i certainly dont. We may get a piece of good publicity in the NLP and the players wont mind playing in front of a bigger crowd.
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It's a great idea, can't see how anyone could think any different really. If one fans gets in for free then it is a success and fabulous publicity for a club that has had its fair share of bad publicity in recent years. Realistically it isn't going to break the bank cos my guess is that not a vast % of their fans will take us up on the offer and they have, what 400-500 season ticket holders? Most of the entrance fee will be earned back in pints and programmes etc anyway.
I think I'm falling in love with my club again....
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I think I'm falling in love with my club again....
It's just nice to see the effort being made. It's so easy not to be a bunch of tosswits, sadly Boston have spent much of this decade acting exactly in that manner.
Still, we shouldn't get too hung up on the good publicity aspect - free entry is just a tiny crumb of comfort to the fans of a big club who have just lost their Saturday afternoon football fix until the summer at the very least, and David Newton summed it up perfectly with his last statement: "I realise it will not replace watching the team that was in their hearts, but hopefully it will show that they are being thought about within the football family."
Exactly. It's a small gesture, I would imagine relatively few Lynn fans will take us up on it, but it's the thought that counts. Hopefully we will be able to follow it up with a friendly with the re-formed club in the summer.
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This is a fantastic gesture by BUFC which has been very well received by our fans. The support shown by so many fans from all over the country has been amazing - I was at Cambridge United on Sat and their fans not only donated over £1000 but were very sympathetic and supportive of our predicament.
As some of you may remember I was organising a sponsored walk to Boston on Boxing Day and following this gesture by your club I may continue with the plans to do this.
Obviously with your clubs permission if we do come over we may well ask to do a bucket collection outside the ground - I would appreciate you comments on this idea ( good OR bad )
Thanks
Ray Sherring
Blue & Gold Trust
"Achieve More Together"
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If you walk from Kings Lynn you deserve to have a bucket collection ;)
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Lol sorry forgot to mention we were intending to walk from Fosdyke to Bostons ground (10 miles) ;D
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Brilliant place to start!May I suggest that a certain BL joins you aswell!
Get your trainers ready BL and meet them at the bridge!
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I will wave as I drive by ;D. You could cheat and go the back way and save 2 miles. ::)
KON If I walk more than 500 yards I have to have oxygen ;D
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I think it would be an amazing gesture ;D
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Fantastic gesture by the club.
Also goes to prove that DN & Co listen to supporters and are prepared to act on good ideas.
Now for the next suggestion -
FREE BEER ON BOXING DAY
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The admission thing for KL fans is great but not sure about a bucket collection, given the fact that we're still in quite a lot of debt. Shouldn't any spare cash Boston fans have go towards paying that off first?
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Totally agree with you on that!
Although I am pleased to see the club make such a generous offer on Boxing Day, we must bear in mind the debt we are still in.
If we were 'cash rich' then fine but we are not!
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I buy a season ticket each year, am in the Alphabet lottery,buy a fifty fifty each home game, New shirt when they are launched, but that wouldn't stop me chucking a couple of quid in a bucket to hopefully help a football fan continue to watch the team they have supported for years rise from the ashes of despair. Free addmission by our club is a fantastic gesture but at the minute they need cash as much as we do. So I say to the Lynn fans bring your buckets and those that want to put in can do so. Merry Xmas to all posters :)
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Have to say i agree to a part in both with the last few post regarding bucket collection, most would prefere to give to bufc but maybe just for that one day there could be that option
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Fantastic gesture by our club - lets just hope that any KL fans attending support us on the day and not Stocksbridge!!!!!
There's a £5 note with KL's name on it in my wallet if they bring a bucket.
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Its getting too friendly and cosy on this thread now . How about Dave giving free admission to 26 Trinity fans.
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We could also bring back Garry Hill as the legend for the Boxing day game?
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A great gesture from a club which I thought had nearly lost its heart.
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A great gesture from a club which I thought had nearly lost its heart.
Think we had at one point. To me its a new club without the folding part and its one to start been proud of again
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We could also bring back Garry Hill as the legend for the Boxing day game?
made me laugh. ;D
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I agree with all those who say that this is another sign that our club is now a very different one to that disgraced by the previous regime. Well done to all, and I hope we can welcome some of the KL fans on the 26th.
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From the Linnets site
Linnets' News
Monday 14th December
Boston United offer
In a very sporting gesture, Boston United have offered free entry to Lynn season ticket holders for their Boxing Day game against Stocksbridge Park Steels.
I hope a lot of them take us up on it.
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While looking at their site i see they have a community scheme.
How about a 5 aside at half time between theirs and ours?
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A big thankyou to all the positive comments that made this happen. i really hope many non season ticket holders from klfc turn up as well.
it can only be a forward thinking thing when a local non league club use there fan base to make things happen.
i just hope that we can rebuild a team and be restored to as high as level as possible within non league football.
i intend to come to a few more home games if all goes well on boxing day , it could lead to a boston 1 week klfc the next if home games permitt.
A merry christmas to you all
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Merry Christmas to all at Lynn 1963. Good luck with rebuilding the club but beware of potential owners from outside the area who profess to "love the club". Also good policy to double check their CV if one is produced.
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The admission thing for KL fans is great but not sure about a bucket collection, given the fact that we're still in quite a lot of debt. Shouldn't any spare cash Boston fans have go towards paying that off first?
A great gesture to allow them in for a match for free i agree,wether it gets people on side our club where the "cheats from bostonshire"are still on there minds or not but,and i might be wrong but it is my oppinion,that any bucket collection has bufc on the side
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Been following this with interest. I think it's a great idea to let Lynn season ticket holders in to the boxing day game but why stop at that. Let them in for the rest of the season. They've paid their money to watch football so lets give them football.
What I'm against though is them doing any fundraising for their own needs in or around our club. OK they have fallen off the cliff and have big problems but we are stood at the top balanced on the edge looking over ourself and any fundraising should be for our benefit or we could be joining them at the bottom of the cliff very soon.
Look forward to seeing them boxing day :)
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Seem to recall Boston fans throwing money in the bucket at Northampton a few years ago , and then complaining a couple of seasons later they were out-bidding us for players. No objection to Lynn fans free admission . To put things in prospective Lynn restart with a clean sheet (no historic depts) therefore money only required for start-up fund. Boston still have millstone of bills from old regime , no doubt which one needs the money most.
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Come on GHM, it's Christmas and all that, it's about giving good will and chucking a couple of pennies in a bucket - mind you, a couple of those old white fivers you've got stuffed in your mattress wouldn't go amiss! ;D ;D ;D
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I have no objections to Kings Lynn having a bucket collection, people can spend or donate their money which ever way they wish.
But I do agree with GHM, when we were in trouble I did not see many people helping us out. We still need help, so I say come on Boston get our buckets out.
Boxing day would be ideal to raise a few bob to make up for lack of income due to Kings Lynn's demise.
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Interesting topic this!
First up well done to the club for being generous and forward thinking. Remember we chuck god knows how many tickets at kids for free and how many (or how long) does it take for that to pay off? This way we 'might' get some ready made supporters along, even if its only for the rest of the season till a new club comes about for Lynn. Boxing Day will get revenue we would not have had over the bar/snack bar etc. and possibly add to that a few notes handed over at the turnstiles before the season is out.
Secondly I'm not overly keen on a bucket collection etc. given our situation, remember we need to meet an obscene rent payment each month/quarter.
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Bear in mind we have no idea who will run Lynn at the moment , as said they do not need money . Don,t thick we would be very pleased if we donated only to find a Laverflow type consortiom got control . The Lynn council say they will be guided by the FA advice as to who the groud is let to . Any one know if Ronnie Biggs is looking for a club ? Sure he would pass the "fit and proper person" test.
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One of those vying to start a "new" Lynn is former (short lived) Director of Finance David Handley.According to his postings on the Lynn forum(if it is him)he will fund the new club,he will retain manager Carl Heggs and fund the playing budget out of his own pocket.Apperently he will pay in wages £3000 to £3500 per week for players in the Ridgeons League.Only a passing nod to the Trust,and no talk of sustainability.Some fans on the Lynn forum seem only to happy to jump into bed with him.Looks like more boom and bust for Lynn unless they are very careful.
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One of those vying to start a "new" Lynn is former (short lived) Director of Finance David Handley.According to his postings on the Lynn forum(if it is him)he will fund the new club,he will retain manager Carl Heggs and fund the playing budget out of his own pocket.Apperently he will pay in wages £3000 to £3500 per week for players in the Ridgeons League.Only a passing nod to the Trust,and no talk of sustainability.Some fans on the Lynn forum seem only to happy to jump into bed with him.Looks like more boom and bust for Lynn unless they are very careful.
Having been an avid reader of the linnets forum, said David Handley, the short lived Finance director during his time put in £23,000, and was considering puting up part,if not all the £67,000 tax bill till he found out how much the other debts of the club amounted to, with no provision to pay them and obviously a weekly wage bill that was not sustainable, and Chinn expecting him to pick up the tab,while Chinn got the glory.
The wages he is offering to cover for next season are £2500 a week. Unless he can convince the council he has a sustainable plan for at least 2 years which is at least as much as the Trust could sustain.
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Thieves have used bolt cutters to break into The Walks. No details of what they have taken.
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I hope the Lynn council get the same vibes as me (and OCM i think) about bidders for the ground. Why would some-one from the midlands want to sink tens of thousands of pounds into a non-league Norfolk football club ? As OCM hinted his business plan is a sure-fire recipe for another financial disaster. What business experience has this man had ?
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Don't we traditionally have a bucket collection for the Red Cross on either Boxing Day or New Year's Day?
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Did the bucket collection happen? I didn't see one where I was ???
And did Shodfried take up les' generous offer and get in after all... :dan
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If you meant a bucket collection for Lynn E K the reason this idea got dropped is because most people realised after it was pointed out on here that Lynn do not need the money as much as the pilgrims.
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Don't we traditionally have a bucket collection for the Red Cross on either Boxing Day or New Year's Day?
I meant the traditional Red Cross bucket collection, which rewards them for all their voluntary work throughout the year, which can go unnoticed. :rudolph