Herbie6590 Posted December 5, 2024 Posted December 5, 2024 6 hours ago, arbitro said: I don't know of anybody else who wants one to be truthful. What is your minimum order quantity? One supplier said 50, another 100…🤨 1 Quote
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... Posted December 6, 2024 Posted December 6, 2024 (edited) From a marketing view, do you think they should be advertising/pushing ticket sales more? Especially with a big Derby day on its way Outside of the Rovers app and the telegraph do I barely see any local advertising for us. If you could do anything to help advertise and bring bums on seats how would you do it? Edited December 6, 2024 by BlueNWhiteArmy . Quote
Herbie6590 Posted December 6, 2024 Posted December 6, 2024 10 minutes ago, BlueNWhiteArmy said: From a marketing view, do you think they should be advertising/pushing ticket sales more? Especially with a big Derby day on its way Outside of the Rovers app and the telegraph do I barely see any local advertising for us. If you could do anything to help advertise and bring bums on seats how would you do it? Targeted social media apps, direct email, local radio, podcasts… Quote
Mattyblue Posted December 6, 2024 Posted December 6, 2024 Remembering that the majority of our fanbase now resides out of BwD, arbitrarily drawn council borders in 1974 should not define how you promote the club. 2 Quote
... Posted December 6, 2024 Posted December 6, 2024 1 hour ago, Mattyblue said: Remembering that the majority of our fanbase now resides out of BwD, arbitrarily drawn council borders in 1974 should not define how you promote the club. Just feel that the local audience could be better targeted however widespread is always going to be beneficial too Quote
ABRAM ROVER Posted December 6, 2024 Posted December 6, 2024 If the Environment Agency/Rovers are reading I've just designed the solution to the River Darwen issue. I need to come up with a name for it though I was thinking something like 'Snorkel'. Patent pending* Quote
Popular Post JHRover Posted December 6, 2024 Popular Post Posted December 6, 2024 The club has washed its hands of making ANY effort to retain or increase support in non-BwD areas. South Ribble, Hyndburn, Rossendale, Ribble Valley, North Lancashire, Pendle all abandoned and given up on. Support continues to be drawn from such areas from tradition, family, history rather than any efforts made by Rovers over the last 15 years. If they don't recognise that there are vast swathes of Rovers leaning people in these regions they aren't doing their jobs. If they don't think that efforts need to be made then I think we will ultimately learn the hard way that this is incorrect. The passage of time coupled with expensive tickets and second division football will eat away at it. If we were fortunate enough to be in a county where Rovers was the only major club then we might get away with it. But this isn't a Norwich, Ipswich, Newcastle situation. The region is teeming with rivals who can offer a better, easier or cheaper experience. The fact that Rovers seem happy to give up on these areas and be supplanted by rivals is a tragedy that has to be reversed, but will only happen when we have owners AND board who want what is best for Rovers. I don't think we've had that in 20 years. 10 Quote
ABRAM ROVER Posted December 6, 2024 Posted December 6, 2024 There should be subsidised shuttle busses on to Ewood from these areas Quote
JHRover Posted December 6, 2024 Posted December 6, 2024 13 minutes ago, ABRAM ROVER said: There should be subsidised shuttle busses on to Ewood from these areas Waggott was looking into this about 6 years ago. The scariest part of this for me isn't that they can't be arsed with the hassle of doing anything, it is the apparent belief they have that places such as Hyndburn 'belong' to Accrington Stanley and therefore Rovers have no reason or right to do anything in those areas. It is simply wrong, false and dangerous for the future of the club, yet a charade they all seem more than happy go play along with. 1 Quote
... Posted December 6, 2024 Posted December 6, 2024 23 minutes ago, JHRover said: The club has washed its hands of making ANY effort to retain or increase support in non-BwD areas. South Ribble, Hyndburn, Rossendale, Ribble Valley, North Lancashire, Pendle all abandoned and given up on. Support continues to be drawn from such areas from tradition, family, history rather than any efforts made by Rovers over the last 15 years. If they don't recognise that there are vast swathes of Rovers leaning people in these regions they aren't doing their jobs. If they don't think that efforts need to be made then I think we will ultimately learn the hard way that this is incorrect. The passage of time coupled with expensive tickets and second division football will eat away at it. If we were fortunate enough to be in a county where Rovers was the only major club then we might get away with it. But this isn't a Norwich, Ipswich, Newcastle situation. The region is teeming with rivals who can offer a better, easier or cheaper experience. The fact that Rovers seem happy to give up on these areas and be supplanted by rivals is a tragedy that has to be reversed, but will only happen when we have owners AND board who want what is best for Rovers. I don't think we've had that in 20 years. Said everything I was thinking in a much more concise manner lol I just don't feel like I've seen anything locally or wide-spread that pointing people toward ewood. I know the players do their bits as per contract and there's school involvement (how much of that I'm unsure) but only feels as though if you aren't driving by ewood or set your eyes on a newspaper then there's hardly any c0verage. I'm sure there stuff beyond our knowledge that's happening behind the scenes but doesn't feel evident as you said of the last 20 years or so it's nowhere to be found Quote
Mattyblue Posted December 6, 2024 Posted December 6, 2024 If Rishton, BB1 postcode and a Rovers hotbed for 150 years is now a former non league club’s ‘territory’ instead, we may as well give up now. 4 Quote
... Posted December 6, 2024 Posted December 6, 2024 22 minutes ago, Mattyblue said: If Rishton, BB1 postcode and a Rovers hotbed for 150 years is now a former non league club’s ‘territory’ instead, we may as well give up now. Is parking an issue, is distant access an issue? I mean people travel to away games so why can't we aid that for closer travellers? I dunno what the answers are just want the place bouncing again and full enough to make the club some profit Quote
chaddyrovers Posted December 7, 2024 Posted December 7, 2024 (edited) On 05/12/2024 at 10:32, Mattyblue said: Or a viewing platform further up the stand, be that the Riverside or the Jack Walker. ’Never refuse a…’ It's something that should have been done years ago, the redevelopment of the Riverside stand with 2 or 3 disabled viewing platforms similar to the DW stadium of Wigan. But also Rovers food options for fans should be so much better and just look at the different options on offer at Hull City(today's opponent), why can't we offer such food like sweet & sour chicken, loaded fries with BBQ pulled pork, pulled pork burger, loaded chicken fries? Hull City | First Time Visitors On 06/12/2024 at 09:37, JHRover said: The club has washed its hands of making ANY effort to retain or increase support in non-BwD areas. South Ribble, Hyndburn, Rossendale, Ribble Valley, North Lancashire, Pendle all abandoned and given up on. Support continues to be drawn from such areas from tradition, family, history rather than any efforts made by Rovers over the last 15 years. If they don't recognise that there are vast swathes of Rovers leaning people in these regions they aren't doing their jobs. If they don't think that efforts need to be made then I think we will ultimately learn the hard way that this is incorrect. The passage of time coupled with expensive tickets and second division football will eat away at it. If we were fortunate enough to be in a county where Rovers was the only major club then we might get away with it. But this isn't a Norwich, Ipswich, Newcastle situation. The region is teeming with rivals who can offer a better, easier or cheaper experience. The fact that Rovers seem happy to give up on these areas and be supplanted by rivals is a tragedy that has to be reversed, but will only happen when we have owners AND board who want what is best for Rovers. I don't think we've had that in 20 years. Rovers fan based is all over Lancashire whether its Lancaster or Ribble Valley or Leyland/Bamber bridge way. I remember when I was a Primary School in the mid 90's in the Accrington area at Peel Park Primary School, Blackburn Rovers put on 4 days football training and development course for Children under 11 to take part. I took part and its was very decent and enjoying. I wonder if Rovers still do these type of community events outside the Blackburn and Darwen area? On 06/12/2024 at 10:01, JHRover said: Waggott was looking into this about 6 years ago. The scariest part of this for me isn't that they can't be arsed with the hassle of doing anything, it is the apparent belief they have that places such as Hyndburn 'belong' to Accrington Stanley and therefore Rovers have no reason or right to do anything in those areas. It is simply wrong, false and dangerous for the future of the club, yet a charade they all seem more than happy go play along with. Plenty of Rovers fans lived with the Hyndburn area and we should be in and around the community area and Schools with different projects. Rovers commercial and Marketing team should be looking at campaigning and targets these areas for Rovers lapsed fans and get them back into the Rovers fold if possible whether its single tickets or STH's On 06/12/2024 at 11:03, BlueNWhiteArmy said: Is parking an issue, is distant access an issue? I mean people travel to away games so why can't we aid that for closer travellers? I dunno what the answers are just want the place bouncing again and full enough to make the club some profit Why can't the Car Park on Alan Shearer way not be use? Edited December 7, 2024 by chaddyrovers Quote
wilsdenrover Posted December 8, 2024 Posted December 8, 2024 (edited) @K-Hod Regarding the new ‘player identification’ model (the use of data to create shortlists) Was any indication given as to whether the shortlisted players would then be viewed in person (ie old school scouting)? Or is JE now expected to choose from the shortlists based purely on the data put in front of him? Edited December 8, 2024 by wilsdenrover 1 Quote
rigger Posted December 8, 2024 Posted December 8, 2024 14 minutes ago, wilsdenrover said: @K-Hod Regarding the new ‘player identification’ model (the use of data to create shortlists) Was any indication given as to whether the shortlisted players would then be viewed in person (ie old school scouting)? Or is JE now expected to choose from the shortlists based purely on the data put in front of him? Was big Mac short-listed by data, or scouting ? 1 Quote
wilsdenrover Posted December 8, 2024 Posted December 8, 2024 13 minutes ago, rigger said: Was big Mac short-listed by data, or scouting ? and was he top of the list… Quote
Forever Blue Posted December 8, 2024 Posted December 8, 2024 According to the LT this summer, Gestede has strong links to Belgium and France. Gueye was signed from Belgium. We also signed the young French striker (Mafoumbi??) from Nantes. Quote
rigger Posted December 8, 2024 Posted December 8, 2024 18 minutes ago, Forever Blue said: According to the LT this summer, Gestede has strong links to Belgium and France. Gueye was signed from Belgium. We also signed the young French striker (Mafoumbi??) from Nantes. Whoever said they should be signed, needs to change their judgement techniques. Quote
DeeCee Posted December 8, 2024 Posted December 8, 2024 48 minutes ago, rigger said: Whoever said they should be signed, needs to change their judgement techniques. Judgement technique is seemingly based on cheapness. Quote
tomphil Posted December 8, 2024 Posted December 8, 2024 7 hours ago, rigger said: Was big Mac short-listed by data, or scouting ? I think we can safely say that was the old boys network. Quote
wilsdenrover Posted December 12, 2024 Posted December 12, 2024 Unprecedented demand (but still not enough to warrant opening on a Monday 🤦♂️) https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2024/december/12/kit-restock-available-in-store-tomorrow-/ Quote
... Posted December 12, 2024 Posted December 12, 2024 1 hour ago, wilsdenrover said: Unprecedented demand (but still not enough to warrant opening on a Monday 🤦♂️) https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2024/december/12/kit-restock-available-in-store-tomorrow-/ Alot gets ordered online which doesn't necessarily need the shop being open Quote
JHRover Posted December 12, 2024 Posted December 12, 2024 So will the club shop also be shut on Monday 23rd December (traditionally the busiest day of the year for shops). Quote
Upside Down Posted December 13, 2024 Posted December 13, 2024 2 hours ago, JHRover said: So will the club shop also be shut on Monday 23rd December (traditionally the busiest day of the year for shops). It will be open but with every item purchased having a 75% penalty service fee attached. 1 Quote
Mattyblue Posted December 13, 2024 Posted December 13, 2024 6 hours ago, BlueNWhiteArmy said: Alot gets ordered online which doesn't necessarily need the shop being open Shut the shop completely then. Quote
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