gingerjon 16,424 Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 Just now, DI Keith Fowler said: Yeah it's like 25,000 now which would be a bit farcical. Looked back crowds were about 3 and a bit thousand at that point. I'd be interested as to how many were people traversing across London and how many were more local. Biggest Union club round here is Blackheath and they're sponsored by the local barbers so not too much competition. From memory, we had a handful (no more than that) of Charlton fans come along to some games. Other than that it was the same mix of some people travelling short journeys and some people travelling longer ones. At the time, I lived in Bounds Green so it was a long journey but I was usually drunk (or getting there) so I didn't mind so much. But it's a pretty easy place to get to which always helps. 1 Quote 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 post Share on other sites
Rupert Prince 1,684 Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 4 hours ago, gingerjon said: No. The point is that it's a rugby league team playing rugby league. If we're an expansion dream for The Game then, I'm afraid, the game should, collectively, be paying for that. As it is, Archie's point about the past five years is spot on and what is being thrown away is absolutely spot on. Indeed the game needs investment. And of course if you look at the last TV contract and take off the basic money to SL, then there was tons of money left and available amongst other things to promote the Broncos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RoverBear 88 Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 16 hours ago, Archie Gordon said: There are maybe 15-20 community clubs in London/SE but they are scattered around and many are outside the M25. The club's location is therefore not critical to these community clubs. But the facilities are: it is helpful to have a base where community matches and festivals can take place. TFSG hosts the junior (u13-u16) finals day and a primary (u7-u11) festival each year. It has also hosted junior, open age and masters games on first team match days. In one specific case, Ealing IS important. The Broncos have helped set up a new club - Pitshanger Panthers juniors. Given that the London Junior League has a limited number of active clubs in the younger junior age groups, a new team is always welcome. I think this club is now under threat. So, in the short term, the move may actually generate -1 new clubs. That’s correct. Pitshanger Panthers were training and playing at Trailfinders thanks to the Broncos. That’s no longer possible and between that, few volunteers and difficulties with finance (we couldn’t even open a bank account due to the pandemic) we’ve no option but to cease playing. I’ll let you guess the total number of phone calls and emails I’ve had from anyone from the Broncos since the Wimbledon proposal was announced. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Daddy 2,449 Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 26 minutes ago, RoverBear said: That’s correct. Pitshanger Panthers were training and playing at Trailfinders thanks to the Broncos. That’s no longer possible and between that, few volunteers and difficulties with finance (we couldn’t even open a bank account due to the pandemic) we’ve no option but to cease playing. I’ll let you guess the total number of phone calls and emails I’ve had from anyone from the Broncos since the Wimbledon proposal was announced. Let me have a guess.......none? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RoverBear 88 Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 49 minutes ago, The Daddy said: Let me have a guess.......none? Innnnnn one 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gingerjon 16,424 Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 3 hours ago, RoverBear said: That’s correct. Pitshanger Panthers were training and playing at Trailfinders thanks to the Broncos. That’s no longer possible and between that, few volunteers and difficulties with finance (we couldn’t even open a bank account due to the pandemic) we’ve no option but to cease playing. I’ll let you guess the total number of phone calls and emails I’ve had from anyone from the Broncos since the Wimbledon proposal was announced. Gutted to hear this. Not much to say beyond that. Quote 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 post Share on other sites
Futtocks 16,175 Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 Hide the green crayons and ask politely. 2 2 Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Link to post Share on other sites
westlondonfan 759 Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 I walked past Hayes and Yeading’s ground today and it looks entirely adequate for our needs at the moment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Tim Whatley 453 Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 (edited) 3 hours ago, westlondonfan said: I walked past Hayes and Yeading’s ground today and it looks entirely adequate for our needs at the moment. A little far out possibly? I like the idea of a ground that size - agree totally that it suits the need of the club at the moment - but feels like it would be even more of a travel headache than Ealing. Just looked it up and was surprised at how far a walk it is from both Hayes & Harlington and Southall. On the flip side - countless post-match meal options nearby! Edited January 31 by Dr Tim Whatley Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gingerjon 16,424 Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 14 hours ago, Futtocks said: Hide the green crayons and ask politely. Unless he answers who would win out of a lion and a shark then it's all a farce. 1 1 Quote 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 post Share on other sites
nadera78 2,744 Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 11 hours ago, Dr Tim Whatley said: A little far out possibly? I like the idea of a ground that size - agree totally that it suits the need of the club at the moment - but feels like it would be even more of a travel headache than Ealing. Just looked it up and was surprised at how far a walk it is from both Hayes & Harlington and Southall. On the flip side - countless post-match meal options nearby! There are supposed to be two pedestrian bridges crossing the Grand Union Canal, when the housing development on the gas works is finished, which would reduce the walk to Southall station (on Crossrail) to about 15 minutes. Given the timescale involved, it could work out very nicely for the club's departure from Wimbledon and search for a new home that will magically fix all of its problems. 2 1 Quote "Just as we had been Cathars, we were treizistes, men apart." Jean Roque, Calendrier-revue du Racing-Club Albigeois, 1958-1959 Link to post Share on other sites
THE RED ROOSTER 1,089 Posted February 1 Author Report Share Posted February 1 I am delighted to be able to report that I have, this day received, my well packaged and unbroken Official Supporters Group Mug and Membership Card. I would post a picture of my beaming countenance with said mug but fear ###### riposts on the lines of "Two mugs together" . 3 Quote 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 Link to post Share on other sites
fighting irish 1,784 Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 21 hours ago, westlondonfan said: I walked past Hayes and Yeading’s ground today and it looks entirely adequate for our needs at the moment. Why did you bring this up? Is there a rumour circulating, regarding this ground? Or are you just expressing your opinion that it would be a suitable venue? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
westlondonfan 759 Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 23 minutes ago, fighting irish said: Why did you bring this up? Is there a rumour circulating, regarding this ground? Or are you just expressing your opinion that it would be a suitable venue? It was mentioned earlier in the thread as a possible alternative ground to Trailfinders ( by nadera78 I think ) that would not involve such a big move as Wimbledon. As far as I am aware we are definitely moving to Plough Lane. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fighting irish 1,784 Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 1 minute ago, westlondonfan said: It was mentioned earlier in the thread as a possible alternative ground to Trailfinders ( by nadera78 I think ) that would not involve such a big move as Wimbledon. As far as I am aware we are definitely moving to Plough Lane. Good luck mate. My soul is screaming for London to do well. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nadera78 2,744 Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 2 hours ago, westlondonfan said: It was mentioned earlier in the thread as a possible alternative ground to Trailfinders ( by nadera78 I think ) that would not involve such a big move as Wimbledon. As far as I am aware we are definitely moving to Plough Lane. Well, sort of but not really. It was part of a rambling post detailing non-league football grounds in London. I wasn't seriously suggesting we move there, although I have heard worse ideas. Quote "Just as we had been Cathars, we were treizistes, men apart." Jean Roque, Calendrier-revue du Racing-Club Albigeois, 1958-1959 Link to post Share on other sites
Bedfordshire Bronco 1,912 Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 1 hour ago, nadera78 said: Well, sort of but not really. It was part of a rambling post detailing non-league football grounds in London. I wasn't seriously suggesting we move there, although I have heard worse ideas. Just looked it up. Bit like Skolars with the one main stand? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
westlondonfan 759 Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 13 hours ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said: Just looked it up. Bit like Skolars with the one main stand? Much more modern looking though. I was surprised when I saw it how big the stand was. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nadera78 2,744 Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 8 minutes ago, westlondonfan said: Much more modern looking though. I was surprised when I saw it how big the stand was. They struggled to find the funding for a decade or so, but finally got it finished a couple of years back. When the two clubs merged, the bigger site (Hayes' old ground) was sold for housing with the money earmarked for developing Yeading's old ground. The money disappeared, as did the owners, and the people taking over had to start from scratch. It's happened at a lot of non-league clubs in London, and presumably elsewhere. Quote "Just as we had been Cathars, we were treizistes, men apart." Jean Roque, Calendrier-revue du Racing-Club Albigeois, 1958-1959 Link to post Share on other sites
gingerjon 16,424 Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 28 minutes ago, nadera78 said: They struggled to find the funding for a decade or so, but finally got it finished a couple of years back. When the two clubs merged, the bigger site (Hayes' old ground) was sold for housing with the money earmarked for developing Yeading's old ground. The money disappeared, as did the owners, and the people taking over had to start from scratch. It's happened at a lot of non-league clubs in London, and presumably elsewhere. Search: Aylesbury United. Quote 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 post Share on other sites
Archie Gordon 192 Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 Did anyone attend the BOSG Q&A? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
westlondonfan 759 Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Archie Gordon said: Did anyone attend the BOSG Q&A? Mark Rammond has posted on Facebook about it. He is on the committee. There will be an update in the ‘near future’. Edited February 2 by westlondonfan 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bedfordshire Bronco 1,912 Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 2 hours ago, westlondonfan said: Much more modern looking though. I was surprised when I saw it how big the stand was. And no athletics track I assume. Yeah I'd go for that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magic XIII 264 Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 1 hour ago, westlondonfan said: Mark Rammond has posted on Facebook about it. He is on the committee. There will be an update in the ‘near future’. Can you point me in the right direction for this post pls ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Tim Whatley 453 Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 21 minutes ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said: And no athletics track I assume. Yeah I'd go for that Correct - no athletics track. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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