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Post by bennyb on Oct 6, 2008 11:31:06 GMT
Have been speaking to Graham Eales for a while about forming a FANS group with the aim of promoting Histon FC, where we as supporters can do our bit and improve the profile and promote ideas from a fans perspective.
There have been numerous discussions on this board discussing all manner of topics, from the web site, attendances, programme, posters, shop, etc, but no outlet to action our thoughts.
Our club is run by volunteers who all want to make a difference. So why not pool our resources/skills/ideas, and make that difference where we think we can, by promoting and improving what we love about Histon FC and what keeps us coming back.
So get your thinking caps on and bring your ideas along to the Railway Vue this Thursday @ 19.45 and lets put some action into our ideas !
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Post by ftm on Oct 7, 2008 14:37:15 GMT
This is a great idea. I'm definitely up for it. Let's get our thinking caps on and promote this football club. There must be people in the surrounding villages and even, dare we mention it, in Cambridge who would be interested in Histon FC.
It's live and passionate football on your doorstep. None of this Premiership rubbish. Let's spread the word.
Mighty oaks from little acorns grow. We're 2nd in the Football Conference!!! Let's build on that off the field.
FGH... as they will be saying in The Railway Vue on Thursday evening.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2008 15:52:43 GMT
Great idea. Any clue how many people we are expecting?
There must be so much more we can do to attract new fans to the club, and keep the atmosphere going.
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Post by JSmith on Oct 7, 2008 16:21:46 GMT
Good idea boys and girls! I will hopefully be there if I'mnot bogged down with too much homework/coursework! I've got some ideas, will voice them at the meeting though!  |
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Post by 1993stutes on Oct 7, 2008 17:08:54 GMT
we must put a free ticket scheme out. many other clubs in the leagues around us are doing so, people may think we get nothing from this, however people are likely to buy one of... programme, burger, 50/50, something in the bar/ club shop, also if we have a entertaining game hopefully and handful of fans we come back to us again.
i suggest maybe 250 freebies go out each game to surrounding villages???
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Post by DJTom on Oct 7, 2008 18:14:01 GMT
great idea
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Post by halftimebeer on Oct 7, 2008 20:15:05 GMT
Need to get more posters around the surrounding villages.
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Post by DJTom on Oct 7, 2008 20:29:10 GMT
Need to get more posters around the surrounding villages. yeah thats true |
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Post by bennyb on Oct 9, 2008 7:28:22 GMT
Don't forget boys and girls tonights the night.
Get your backsides down the "VUE" and lets see what we can do for our club.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2008 17:30:41 GMT
Quid-a-kid seems to be popular at this level of football, but must kids are junior stutes so they get in for a quid anyway! Maybe could do a game or two of under 16's get in free if they're with an adult?  well, i'll be there tonight anyway... cya tonight ;D |
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Post by SS Stutes on Oct 9, 2008 20:23:01 GMT
d**n it i missed it!!.....how did it go?  |
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Post by 1993stutes on Oct 9, 2008 21:50:46 GMT
Quid-a-kid seems to be popular at this level of football, but must kids are junior stutes so they get in for a quid anyway! Maybe could do a game or two of under 16's get in free if they're with an adult? well, i'll be there tonight anyway... cya tonight ;D i couldnt believe that there are just 98 junior stutes  , this is embarrasing and doesnt hold good for the future. I know for fact that around 30 kids in my year whom go to most games but dont take advantage of this offer. Maybe if we banded this around schools such as Chesterton dare i say, manor of course impington, histon junior and infants, arbury park, others in the locality etc this figure could quickly rise. |
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Post by mikecheck on Oct 10, 2008 8:43:55 GMT
Well if 30 kids go and pay £3 then whats the point in making them pay £1, were gunna make less money that way :S
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Post by davo on Oct 10, 2008 15:42:26 GMT
Me likes the poster we can all download for the Crawley game. Hope they do it for every match.
I'll probably put this one in my car!
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Post by ftm on Oct 10, 2008 16:14:44 GMT
d**n it i missed it!!.....how did it go? Hi Ben It was useful to have an initial meeting. It gave people a chance to hear the concerns about attendances and go away and think up ideas on how we can help to improve this. Cambridge United are really leading the way with their initiatives to invite new fans to their games. There's no reason why Histon. the new kids on the block, cannot do the same. We collected a list of names and contact details for those offering to help. We also passed around a form for people to note down any ideas no matter how whacky. Two solid actions were noted down and are being followed up by Mark and me. PM me if you want details. I personally think that our target should be to try and increase the average attendances, and maybe set an achievable, but challenging, figure to aim for. We can then coordinate the initiatives so that we ensure 1) people are sticking to their offers of specific jobs and 2) we're all singing from the same hymnsheet and efforts aren't duplicated. Hopefully we can organise a much shorter meeting fairly soon with some real targets and a set agenda to get the initiatives going. Finally - a big thank you to young Josh for your contribution to the marathon fund. Top lad... much apprecaited. I've acknowledged your donation on the sponsorship site: www.bmycharity.com/marathonftmCheers FTM |
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, this is embarrasing and doesnt hold good for the future. I know for fact that around 30 kids in my year whom go to most games but dont take advantage of this offer. Maybe if we banded this around schools such as Chesterton dare i say, manor of course impington, histon junior and infants, arbury park, others in the locality etc this figure could quickly rise.