westlondonfan Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 4 hours ago, EssexRL said: I never made it to Trailfinders. Unlike all the other Bronoco homes this one was just too much of a ball ache to get to on a Sunday. Plough Lane will be easier and looks a nice ground so me and the boy will get to some games (it will help us fill all those gaps in the L1 schedule). I'm not sure our addition of two spectators will offset the downside... I would love to see a ten year plan to build the club to match the lease. Is it a ten year lease? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivarr the Boneless Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Nothing signed as far as we know. Initial suggestions were it would be for ten years with both sides having break clauses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssexRL Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 1 hour ago, westlondonfan said: Is it a ten year lease? I read that in the report but yeah nothing in concrete yet. Whatever though, Broncos need a long term plan for off-the-field as much as on-the-field. That plan needs to link with the wider RL community in London and around. The truth is the future down here of the game lies on the shoulders of the clubs and fans whether we want it or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westlondonfan Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Looks like first home match is on the 15th of April so I hope there will be some announcement soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Not looking good for football crowds this season so it may well be that the first events with fans at Plough Lane are Broncos games. That would be a massive boost for Broncos crowds this summer and beyond. Talk about a captive audience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLANTISMAN Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 SL clubs are looking at May for crowds going back (Limited) football season starts friendlies mid July so I guess if allowed they may get around 8 weeks solo. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE RED ROOSTER Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 I have read thta there is a commitment not to play a London Broncos home game until after AFC Wimbledon have played at Plough Lane. So it would appear thta the only nailed on London Broncos Home game (In a Dons Homage Strip) would be 12th September against Featherstone. So I would expect them to start playing out of the Richmond Athletic Ground. Assuming of course spectators are allowed. It does make the selling of season passes / memberships difficult Quote When the pinch comes the common people will turn out to be more intelligent than the clever ones. I certainly hope so. George Orwell You either own NFTs or women’s phone numbers but not both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilCarrington Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 On 15/02/2021 at 12:13, Angelic Cynic said: Could you London people be so kind as to keep us updated on whether the Challenge Cup game is to be played on a Saturday or a Sunday ,for those of us who may have essential work. Whether or not standing on the roof of a Transit van will be enough to view the game,or whether the upstairs of a double decker bus is required? Are there any high-rise flats overlooking the playing pitch? This type of information is very important.Thanks in anticipation. On 15/02/2021 at 14:29, ATLANTISMAN said: High rise flats in Richmond LOL:) But some nice apartments if youve got a spare £m+ and probably a good view from the ones on top of the hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 30 minutes ago, THE RED ROOSTER said: I have read thta there is a commitment not to play a London Broncos home game until after AFC Wimbledon have played at Plough Lane. So it would appear thta the only nailed on London Broncos Home game (In a Dons Homage Strip) would be 12th September against Featherstone. Where did you get that from? I’ve read the opposite, from the Wimbledon board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 1 hour ago, THE RED ROOSTER said: I have read thta there is a commitment not to play a London Broncos home game until after AFC Wimbledon have played at Plough Lane. So it would appear thta the only nailed on London Broncos Home game (In a Dons Homage Strip) would be 12th September against Featherstone. So I would expect them to start playing out of the Richmond Athletic Ground. Assuming of course spectators are allowed. It does make the selling of season passes / memberships difficult AFC Wimbledon have played their for months. Do you mean with fans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE RED ROOSTER Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 13 minutes ago, Hela Wigmen said: AFC Wimbledon have played their for months. Do you mean with fans? That is correct, appoogies my initial post was unclear on that but there ios a commitment that the first game in front of fans will be AFC Wimbledon. and there was talk of a Broncos Kit in Wimbledon colours. I think this came from a link to one of the Dons Trust meetings. Can't track it down this late at night Quote When the pinch comes the common people will turn out to be more intelligent than the clever ones. I certainly hope so. George Orwell You either own NFTs or women’s phone numbers but not both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE RED ROOSTER Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 Now Got it - Dons Trust Board Minutes 16th December 2020 https://thedonstrust.org/dtb-minutes/ Confiirmation from Joe Palmer AFC Wimbledon CEO Quote Joe added that Broncos had explicitly said that their fans would not be allowed to return before ours and that if the closed doors policy extended into summer, AFCW season-ticket holders would be given free entry and Broncos would wear a dedicated blue and yellow third kit Quote When the pinch comes the common people will turn out to be more intelligent than the clever ones. I certainly hope so. George Orwell You either own NFTs or women’s phone numbers but not both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, THE RED ROOSTER said: Now Got it - Dons Trust Board Minutes 16th December 2020 https://thedonstrust.org/dtb-minutes/ Confiirmation from Joe Plamer AFC Wimbledon CEO That’s it. Read it carefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 10 hours ago, Man of Kent said: That’s it. Read it carefully. We all have. The Broncos are going to cosplay as Wimbledon in front of their fans. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE RED ROOSTER Posted February 18, 2021 Author Share Posted February 18, 2021 11 hours ago, Man of Kent said: Where did you get that from? I’ve read the opposite, from the Wimbledon board. I have read it carefully, you were in denial of this which is hidden in plain sight. Without breaking any confidences, this has not been discussed or mentioned to the Broncos Official Supporters Group. There appears to be none of the bar profits, merchadising, commercial partners and hospitality. which are normally part of the spiel whenever London Broncos move or re-brand and the increase in Season Ticket Holders is now explained it's Wimbledon Season Ticket Holders let in for free Quote When the pinch comes the common people will turn out to be more intelligent than the clever ones. I certainly hope so. George Orwell You either own NFTs or women’s phone numbers but not both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadera78 Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 36 minutes ago, THE RED ROOSTER said: I have read it carefully, you were in denial of this which is hidden in plain sight. Without breaking any confidences, this has not been discussed or mentioned to the Broncos Official Supporters Group. There appears to be none of the bar profits, merchadising, commercial partners and hospitality. which are normally part of the spiel whenever London Broncos move or re-brand and the increase in Season Ticket Holders is now explained it's Wimbledon Season Ticket Holders let in for free You say that like it's a bad thing. It's actually very positive if your priority is increased revenue for AFC Wimbledon. "Just as we had been Cathars, we were treizistes, men apart." Jean Roque, Calendrier-revue du Racing-Club Albigeois, 1958-1959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 43 minutes ago, THE RED ROOSTER said: I have read it carefully, you were in denial of this which is hidden in plain sight. Without breaking any confidences, this has not been discussed or mentioned to the Broncos Official Supporters Group. There appears to be none of the bar profits, merchadising, commercial partners and hospitality. which are normally part of the spiel whenever London Broncos move or re-brand and the increase in Season Ticket Holders is now explained it's Wimbledon Season Ticket Holders let in for free You have the vision of Mr Magoo without his glasses, my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 25 minutes ago, nadera78 said: You say that like it's a bad thing. It's actually very positive if your priority is increased revenue for AFC Wimbledon. Bingo. It is no surprise that someone whose first support is for AFC Wimbledon thinks it's a brilliant prospect. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 48 minutes ago, gingerjon said: Bingo. It is no surprise that someone whose first support is for AFC Wimbledon thinks it's a brilliant prospect. I don't dispute that but I also think it's a brilliant prospect for the Broncos. You've got to be a bit of a paranoid div to think otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 So if football fans can’t return till the summer, they’ll throw open the doors for their fans for a rugby league game and make Broncos wear blue and yellow for a day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Hela Wigmen said: So if football fans can’t return till the summer, they’ll throw open the doors for their fans for a rugby league game and make Broncos wear blue and yellow for a day? It's a great deal for London and I'm stunned you can't see that. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 5 minutes ago, Man of Kent said: I don't dispute that but I also think it's a brilliant prospect for the Broncos. You've got to be a bit of a paranoid div to think otherwise. TBH, you've got to be someone prepared to completely overlook reality to believe that a move to yet another non league football ground is going to be transformative for London given the state of the club in all aspects right now. But it's a pay day for your football team so crack on. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 1 minute ago, gingerjon said: It's a great deal for London and I'm stunned you can't see that. It’s not. Yes, they’ll have a big crowd once this year (if they’re allowed to by the government) and they’ll play in blue and yellow (but given London’s history, they needed to order this shirt in 2017 to be made to get it on sale on the day) but do you really think/expect London will do anything to capitalise on this? To me, it’ll drive up the animosity towards someone daring share their ground and getting to used it with fans before they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Hela Wigmen said: It’s not. Yes, they’ll have a big crowd once this year (if they’re allowed to by the government) and they’ll play in blue and yellow (but given London’s history, they needed to order this shirt in 2017 to be made to get it on sale on the day) but do you really think/expect London will do anything to capitalise on this? To me, it’ll drive up the animosity towards someone daring share their ground and getting to used it with fans before they do. I really should make my sarcasm more explicit. It’s an embarrassingly awful plan and, as such, one I’m entirely confident will happen. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 10 minutes ago, Hela Wigmen said: It’s not. Yes, they’ll have a big crowd once this year (if they’re allowed to by the government) and they’ll play in blue and yellow (but given London’s history, they needed to order this shirt in 2017 to be made to get it on sale on the day) but do you really think/expect London will do anything to capitalise on this? To me, it’ll drive up the animosity towards someone daring share their ground and getting to used it with fans before they do. I don't either. My optimism is based on AFC Wimbledon capitalising on it, not Broncos. The Broncos couldn't run a bath but AFC Wimbledon will want to work with them on the promotional side and turn it into a success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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