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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Nov 1, 2022 19:20:01 GMT
...and after years of running and many thousands of £ raised by thousands of GasHeads......thats, that.
Done.
I reiterate......this is not the club I recognise.
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Post by fatherjackhackett on Nov 1, 2022 19:34:31 GMT
Great. Should’ve been killed off 20 years ago. Another tinpot ego trip gone.
Mind you we are the fan base that willing entered a share scheme that put the market value of the club on a par with Celtic.
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Post by kingswood Polak on Nov 1, 2022 22:49:34 GMT
...and after years of running and many thousands of £ raised by thousands of GasHeads......thats, that. Done. I reiterate......this is not the club I recognise. I did talk of this not that long back and some seemed to enjoy having a dig and that all was well with helpline. My own opinion is that helpline was the best value for money way of helping the club plus you had a decent chance of winning something and priority on tickets. Just like you, i do not recognise the club, not as the one i grew up with and would always back, in any way i could. I will, no doubt, get some interesting comments again but , with the SC now not independent and brought into the club then who would be there if the owner decided that he has had enough ? I don’t know about you but i think this is yet another huge mistake and i genuinely have concerns for the future of the club. To read FJH post just makes it worse as it seems no one is prepared to say or do anything. Yet again we have a throwing out of loyal servants to Bristol Rovers. Is this on the club website as the website is still up and nothing on there about it being done. |
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Post by kingswood Polak on Nov 1, 2022 22:51:26 GMT
Great. Should’ve been killed off 20 years ago. Another tinpot ego trip gone. Mind you we are the fan base that willing entered a share scheme that put the market value of the club on a par with Celtic. Out of interest, what makes you say that and why ? I certainly never felt anyone had any kind of ego trip out of running the scheme. I just do not get it, not at all |
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Post by petecolley on Nov 2, 2022 6:01:04 GMT
My wife and i both received a letter, we are both members of Helpline, yesterday clearly explaining the reason why it was being discontinued.
Quote from their letter.
"It is with much regret that we have to report that as the result of the recent pandemic and the ongoing cost of living and financial difficulties that many are experiencing the numbers of members has fallen over recent months and continues to fall.
Following in depth discussions and consultations with the football club it has been agreed that it no longer remains a viable proposition for Helpline to continue:.
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Post by lostinspace on Nov 2, 2022 8:19:13 GMT
Out if interest,was the Helpline registered as a charity?,just curious
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Post by kingswood Polak on Nov 2, 2022 10:43:18 GMT
My wife and i both received a letter, we are both members of Helpline, yesterday clearly explaining the reason why it was being discontinued. Quote from their letter. "It is with much regret that we have to report that as the result of the recent pandemic and the ongoing cost of living and financial difficulties that many are experiencing the numbers of members has fallen over recent months and continues to fall. Following in depth discussions and consultations with the football club it has been agreed that it no longer remains a viable proposition for Helpline to continue:. Thank you. |
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Nov 2, 2022 14:49:47 GMT
My wife and i both received a letter, we are both members of Helpline, yesterday clearly explaining the reason why it was being discontinued. Quote from their letter. "It is with much regret that we have to report that as the result of the recent pandemic and the ongoing cost of living and financial difficulties that many are experiencing the numbers of members has fallen over recent months and continues to fall. Following in depth discussions and consultations with the football club it has been agreed that it no longer remains a viable proposition for Helpline to continue:. Yes, that's the official line. |
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Post by Cheshiregas on Nov 2, 2022 14:58:08 GMT
My wife and i both received a letter, we are both members of Helpline, yesterday clearly explaining the reason why it was being discontinued. Quote from their letter. "It is with much regret that we have to report that as the result of the recent pandemic and the ongoing cost of living and financial difficulties that many are experiencing the numbers of members has fallen over recent months and continues to fall. Following in depth discussions and consultations with the football club it has been agreed that it no longer remains a viable proposition for Helpline to continue:. Yes, that's the official line. What's the unofficial version then O2? Or the unofficial Helpline version? |
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Nov 2, 2022 19:11:48 GMT
Yes, that's the official line. What's the unofficial version then O2? Or the unofficial Helpline version? TG has been less than supportive of Helpline activities. Not that he has to be one way or another, that's up to any CEO.. So, yes, what the letter says is partly true, but what it doesn't say speaks volumes. It's a big, big shame we've lost another independently funded associate club organisation. Absolute respect to MR and everyone whom has funded this scheme, it was born out of great goodwill to the club......I will leave it there. |
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Post by kingswood Polak on Nov 3, 2022 10:22:10 GMT
What's the unofficial version then O2? Or the unofficial Helpline version? TG has been less than supportive of Helpline activities. Not that he has to be one way or another, that's up to any CEO.. So, yes, what the letter says is partly true, but what it doesn't say speaks volumes. It's a big, big shame we've lost another independently funded associate club organisation. Absolute respect to MR and everyone whom has funded this scheme, it was born out of great goodwill to the club......I will leave it there. Everything is now under the control of the club with no independent group who could aid or step in, IF there was a change. There were plenty of signs that this was going to happen. Like you, i shall leave it at that. |
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Post by Bath Gas on Nov 3, 2022 12:09:14 GMT
TG has been less than supportive of Helpline activities. Not that he has to be one way or another, that's up to any CEO.. So, yes, what the letter says is partly true, but what it doesn't say speaks volumes. It's a big, big shame we've lost another independently funded associate club organisation. Absolute respect to MR and everyone whom has funded this scheme, it was born out of great goodwill to the club......I will leave it there. Everything is now under the control of the club with no independent group who could aid or step in, IF there was a change. There were plenty of signs that this was going to happen. Like you, i shall leave it at that. In different areas of life, I have found that it's not usually an improvement when everything is "outsourced". At a recent match I had a fall in the area between the West and South West Stands, people nearby immediately came to my aid, however, the stewards just carried on chatting, whilst leaning against the pitch perimeter wall. I was not able to immediately get up from the ground, I would have expected one of them to come over and see if assistance or first aid was needed. So different from the friendly stewards of a couple of seasons ago. |
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Post by kingswood Polak on Nov 3, 2022 13:17:54 GMT
Everything is now under the control of the club with no independent group who could aid or step in, IF there was a change. There were plenty of signs that this was going to happen. Like you, i shall leave it at that. In different areas of life, I have found that it's not usually an improvement when everything is "outsourced". At a recent match I had a fall in the area between the West and South West Stands, people nearby immediately came to my aid, however, the stewards just carried on chatting, whilst leaning against the pitch perimeter wall. I was not able to immediately get up from the ground, I would have expected one of them to come over and see if assistance or first aid was needed. So different from the friendly stewards of a couple of seasons ago. I got lucky around maybe 2 months back in that i had first aid and paramedic get to me, quickly. I am sorry you had such an experience. I would hope maybe things would get better but not holding my breath |
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Nov 3, 2022 17:58:21 GMT
Everything is now under the control of the club with no independent group who could aid or step in, IF there was a change. There were plenty of signs that this was going to happen. Like you, i shall leave it at that. In different areas of life, I have found that it's not usually an improvement when everything is "outsourced". At a recent match I had a fall in the area between the West and South West Stands, people nearby immediately came to my aid, however, the stewards just carried on chatting, whilst leaning against the pitch perimeter wall. I was not able to immediately get up from the ground, I would have expected one of them to come over and see if assistance or first aid was needed. So different from the friendly stewards of a couple of seasons ago. Ah all your fault, you see? Take a fall in one of the boxes and you get the Bupa treatment...😉 |
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Post by Gasmad on Nov 3, 2022 18:07:32 GMT
Everything is now under the control of the club with no independent group who could aid or step in, IF there was a change. There were plenty of signs that this was going to happen. Like you, i shall leave it at that. In different areas of life, I have found that it's not usually an improvement when everything is "outsourced". At a recent match I had a fall in the area between the West and South West Stands, people nearby immediately came to my aid, however, the stewards just carried on chatting, whilst leaning against the pitch perimeter wall. I was not able to immediately get up from the ground, I would have expected one of them to come over and see if assistance or first aid was needed. So different from the friendly stewards of a couple of seasons ago. There’s a high turnover of steward’s so some very inexperienced and probably didn’t realise what to do. Hope you are okay after your fall. |
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Post by Angas on Nov 3, 2022 18:28:43 GMT
Sounds more like they didn't care rather than didn't realise what to do. Poor to say the least. "In carrying out their duties stewards should also, always, be aware of, and ensure the care, comfort and wellbeing of all categories of spectators. In many instances it should be remembered that stewards may be the only service personnel representing the management with whom spectators have any contact during the course of an event." sgsa.org.uk/stewarding/#:~:text=Stewards%20%E2%80%93%20known%20at%20some%20sports,to%20prevent%20overcrowding "Role Summary: As a Matchday Safety Steward, you will take an active role in ensuring the provision of the reasonable care, safety, security and customer service to everyone attending Bristol Rovers Football Club matches at the Memorial Stadium. This will include the safety and security of match day officials and players and those attending on a match day." www.bristolrovers.co.uk/club/careers/ |
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Post by kingswood Polak on Nov 4, 2022 10:26:11 GMT
Sounds more like they didn't care rather than didn't realise what to do. Poor to say the least. "In carrying out their duties stewards should also, always, be aware of, and ensure the care, comfort and wellbeing of all categories of spectators. In many instances it should be remembered that stewards may be the only service personnel representing the management with whom spectators have any contact during the course of an event." sgsa.org.uk/stewarding/#:~:text=Stewards%20%E2%80%93%20known%20at%20some%20sports,to%20prevent%20overcrowding "Role Summary: As a Matchday Safety Steward, you will take an active role in ensuring the provision of the reasonable care, safety, security and customer service to everyone attending Bristol Rovers Football Club matches at the Memorial Stadium. This will include the safety and security of match day officials and players and those attending on a match day." www.bristolrovers.co.uk/club/careers/To be fair, when i had my incident the stewards provided ice packs and got me a seat before the paramedics got to me. I was on the east terrace and very close to the steps to hospitality, the ice packs came from there. They acted very quickly |
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Nov 4, 2022 10:37:18 GMT
Sounds more like they didn't care rather than didn't realise what to do. Poor to say the least. "In carrying out their duties stewards should also, always, be aware of, and ensure the care, comfort and wellbeing of all categories of spectators. In many instances it should be remembered that stewards may be the only service personnel representing the management with whom spectators have any contact during the course of an event." sgsa.org.uk/stewarding/#:~:text=Stewards%20%E2%80%93%20known%20at%20some%20sports,to%20prevent%20overcrowding "Role Summary: As a Matchday Safety Steward, you will take an active role in ensuring the provision of the reasonable care, safety, security and customer service to everyone attending Bristol Rovers Football Club matches at the Memorial Stadium. This will include the safety and security of match day officials and players and those attending on a match day." www.bristolrovers.co.uk/club/careers/To be fair, when i had my incident the stewards provided ice packs and got me a seat before the paramedics got to me. I was on the east terrace and very close to the steps to hospitality, the ice packs came from there. They acted very quickly Well I hope it didn't impede on my scotch on the rocks.....! 😜 |
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Post by warehamgas on Nov 4, 2022 11:22:54 GMT
Everything is now under the control of the club with no independent group who could aid or step in, IF there was a change. There were plenty of signs that this was going to happen. Like you, i shall leave it at that. In different areas of life, I have found that it's not usually an improvement when everything is "outsourced". At a recent match I had a fall in the area between the West and South West Stands, people nearby immediately came to my aid, however, the stewards just carried on chatting, whilst leaning against the pitch perimeter wall. I was not able to immediately get up from the ground, I would have expected one of them to come over and see if assistance or first aid was needed. So different from the friendly stewards of a couple of seasons ago. That’s poor and very likely people not doing their jobs. Did you inform the club? If you didn’t you should have because that was important. I hope you were able to get up with help and all is as well as possible. I would hope that the stewards were trained for a variety of situations. But I agree with you about outsourcing. When something is outsourced it is purely a financial arrangement for a service. When dealt with in house people have an investment in providing a good standard service. Others will disagree I know.😉 UTG! |
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Post by kingswood Polak on Nov 4, 2022 16:27:48 GMT
To be fair, when i had my incident the stewards provided ice packs and got me a seat before the paramedics got to me. I was on the east terrace and very close to the steps to hospitality, the ice packs came from there. They acted very quickly Well I hope it didn't impede on my scotch on the rocks.....! 😜 I would doubt that a gert big plastic container, filled with ice, would fit but there is always an answer, if you try hard enough 😝 |
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