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Post by markczgas on Jun 10, 2015 21:59:04 GMT
Bamber I think you are being very unfair here and also misrepresenting the true intentions of the BoD. What you should have said is the BoD are extremely patronising towards the supporters, in that if enough internet warriors jump up and down and bang the same drum then Box 1 stops snoring and listens for a short time. Then when supporters calm down and it goes quiet for a couple of weeks then the BoD toddle back off to doing what is important to them, because Rovers certainly isn't that important as has been shown for years. Barry Blagshaw like every other person on the board has a sell buy date fast approaching and the day he and Higgs are replaced by pinky and perky or the chuckle brothers then we may see some 'fashion' items to purchase. In all seriousness, I believe that the intentions of the BoD are honourable, but they react very very poorly to pressure and well intended advice and criticism. And they seem to find it impossible to admit that they (like the rest of us) make mistakes. I wonder sometimes, with things like retail and communication, if they are paralysed by the fear of getting things wrong, so they do nothing instead? If you look at very successful people, they surround themselves with people who are experts in their own field. That costs money, but also gives a return. The board are only reactive and not proactive - can't see this changing.
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Post by bristolpirate on Jun 10, 2015 23:19:54 GMT
I don't think the Retail Committee exists anymore does it, they just couldn't work with Barry in the end because of his antiquated ideas and his refusal to have meaningful discussion with those who put forward various idea's for consideration. What's sad besides the loss of income to the club is the loss of some individuals who were prepared to freely give of their time to at least talk through what was possible, so yet again we as supporters have lost out on the benefits that group could have brought to the marketing side of the club and presumably their reluctance to get involved again. I'm sure someone said that one of the group decided to go off on his own and try out his own ideas as he was met with such resistance. Quite honestly not having shirts available for sale for the play off final is the ultimate in incompetence and should have seen someone sacked for that complete failure to ensure sufficient plans were in place to deliver the production of the shirts which I am sure would have sold in large quantities. Add to that the season ticket fiasco and is it any surprise we find ourselves in such dire financial circumstances ? You are correct, the group no longer meets up. Also, one member did take the initiative to go it alone: He now sells stuff on eBay: m.ebay.co.uk/itm/251971160246?nav=SEARCHHe said that he would put profit towards sponsoring a player next season, so the club haven't totally lost out.
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Post by Bridgeman on Jun 11, 2015 0:20:33 GMT
I don't think the Retail Committee exists anymore does it, they just couldn't work with Barry in the end because of his antiquated ideas and his refusal to have meaningful discussion with those who put forward various idea's for consideration. What's sad besides the loss of income to the club is the loss of some individuals who were prepared to freely give of their time to at least talk through what was possible, so yet again we as supporters have lost out on the benefits that group could have brought to the marketing side of the club and presumably their reluctance to get involved again. I'm sure someone said that one of the group decided to go off on his own and try out his own ideas as he was met with such resistance. Quite honestly not having shirts available for sale for the play off final is the ultimate in incompetence and should have seen someone sacked for that complete failure to ensure sufficient plans were in place to deliver the production of the shirts which I am sure would have sold in large quantities. Add to that the season ticket fiasco and is it any surprise we find ourselves in such dire financial circumstances ? You are correct, the group no longer meets up. Also, one member did take the initiative to go it alone: He now sells stuff on eBay: m.ebay.co.uk/itm/251971160246?nav=SEARCHHe said that he would put profit towards sponsoring a player next season, so the club haven't totally lost out. Well that's good of him, particularly after they way they were all treated, but Barry should hang his head in shame for failing to grasp the opportunity to modernise the way the club promote themselves, absolutely pathetic....again
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2015 4:38:02 GMT
When they asked for ideas on facebook I said Retro items,a lady sent me a message saying that quite a few people had asked for Retro,apparently when it was brought up at the committee they were told that 'Retro is old fashioned ' !!!. No wonder that the club has been in a mess for a while,school tuck shops were run on a more professional basis. Anyway Retro Rover decided to go ahead with Retro items and are doing very well selling them,seems like a lot of people like 'old fashioned',I noticed some old Tote enders at Dover and FGR wearing Retro Rover items,I hope that Retro Rover make a quartered polo next season as so many people wanted them.
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Post by Peter Parker on Jun 11, 2015 6:58:43 GMT
Can't say I am surprised.
Had the potential to be a good thing, but seems Rovers/Boycey failed to grab the opportunity.
I know it must be easy to keep selling the stuff that some people will by regardless.
Since Wembley, it seems a few have been looking into the Cult Zero's shirts, the Crossed Swords one.
I have seen plenty of Toffs shirts about (The Bukta one's seem popular).
don't worry though, I am sure things will improve when we get the new stadium (That's the default answer right)
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Post by splitter on Jun 11, 2015 8:15:43 GMT
I don't think the Retail Committee exists anymore does it, they just couldn't work with Barry in the end because of his antiquated ideas and his refusal to have meaningful discussion with those who put forward various idea's for consideration. What's sad besides the loss of income to the club is the loss of some individuals who were prepared to freely give of their time to at least talk through what was possible, so yet again we as supporters have lost out on the benefits that group could have brought to the marketing side of the club and presumably their reluctance to get involved again. I'm sure someone said that one of the group decided to go off on his own and try out his own ideas as he was met with such resistance. Quite honestly not having shirts available for sale for the play off final is the ultimate in incompetence and should have seen someone sacked for that complete failure to ensure sufficient plans were in place to deliver the production of the shirts which I am sure would have sold in large quantities. Add to that the season ticket fiasco and is it any surprise we find ourselves in such dire financial circumstances ? You are correct, the group no longer meets up. Also, one member did take the initiative to go it alone: He now sells stuff on eBay: m.ebay.co.uk/itm/251971160246?nav=SEARCHHe said that he would put profit towards sponsoring a player next season, so the club haven't totally lost out. I like those polos a lot. I hope whoever is behind them sells a load.
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Post by Curly Wurly on Jun 11, 2015 8:53:52 GMT
You are correct, the group no longer meets up. Also, one member did take the initiative to go it alone: He now sells stuff on eBay: m.ebay.co.uk/itm/251971160246?nav=SEARCHHe said that he would put profit towards sponsoring a player next season, so the club haven't totally lost out. That is disappointing news. In itself, I am sure we could all tolerate the demise of a consultation on t-shirts and key-rings, but I really REALLY hope that it is not indicative of a broader trend to forget all of the promises made about inclusion and communication made in the wake of relegation in 2013-14. The sooner the realisation is there that our support is a major asset and is willing to contribute - the better the club will be. Cue the response......
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Post by warwickgas on Jun 11, 2015 9:03:02 GMT
Just bought a polo shirt and baseball cap on ebay from this bloke? Would rather have bought from the club but they dont do what I like. Want a bar scarf but holding off in the hope the club will announce one. So, nearly forty quid gone to an enterprising chap in Weston instead of to BRFC.
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Post by Curly Wurly on Jun 11, 2015 9:07:31 GMT
Just bought a polo shirt and baseball cap on ebay from this bloke? Would rather have bought from the club but they dont do what I like. Want a bar scarf but holding off in the hope the club will announce one. So, nearly forty quid gone to an enterprising chap in Weston instead of to BRFC. And so it goes. As long as there is no infringement of copyright, you have to admire individual enterprise - especially in this case as there is a promise of a direct contribution to the club. Root and branch review anyone?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2015 9:44:13 GMT
You are correct, the group no longer meets up. Also, one member did take the initiative to go it alone: He now sells stuff on eBay: m.ebay.co.uk/itm/251971160246?nav=SEARCHHe said that he would put profit towards sponsoring a player next season, so the club haven't totally lost out. That is disappointing news. In itself, I am sure we could all tolerate the demise of a consultation on t-shirts and key-rings, but I really REALLY hope that it is not indicative of a broader trend to forget all of the promises made about inclusion and communication made in the wake of relegation in 2013-14. The sooner the realisation is there that our support is a major asset and is willing to contribute - the better the club will be. Cue the response...... Response? Don't waste your valuable time.
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Post by poguemahone on Jun 11, 2015 9:51:11 GMT
Just bought a polo shirt and baseball cap on ebay from this bloke? Would rather have bought from the club but they dont do what I like. Want a bar scarf but holding off in the hope the club will announce one. So, nearly forty quid gone to an enterprising chap in Weston instead of to BRFC. And so it goes. As long as there is no infringement of copyright, you have to admire individual enterprise - especially in this case as there is a promise of a direct contribution to the club. Root and branch review anyone? Hello everyone, as you are talking about myself, I thought I would clear up a couple of things. I was on the retail panel for 8 months but we achieved very little. The group is probably best described as dormant. I think the shop are happy to carry on as they were and I understand they had a very successful year which is great. I started my own venture but don't put it on this forum because some members would see it as free advertising and not suitable for a fans page, which is fair enough. I have invested a large sum of my own finances but right from the start I have declared I will contribute to the club in the form of sponsorship. I'm a season ticket holder and I will avoid offering anything the club do similar. i was intending to add a bar scarf to the range but as the club have recently started selling one, so I won't pursue this. Thanks UTG
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2015 9:57:42 GMT
Quite pleased I walked out of the first meeting, seems the whole thing was a complete waste of time.
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Post by poguemahone on Jun 11, 2015 10:02:36 GMT
Quite pleased I walked out of the first meeting, seems the whole thing was a complete waste of time. The concept was good and still is. Not sure how it could work going forward. Everyone want's to slate BB but he was always very courteous to me and I think he genuinely wanted it to work. Not sure a panel/comittee ever really works. I remember you wanted a bar scarf at that meeting you attended, the shop now sell them, so there you go, success!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2015 10:02:55 GMT
Quite pleased I walked out of the first meeting, seems the whole thing was a complete waste of time. Did you really walk out or was it more of a flounce?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2015 10:04:30 GMT
Quite pleased I walked out of the first meeting, seems the whole thing was a complete waste of time. Did you really walk out or was it more of a flounce? Kind of a sassy butt wiggle stride.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2015 10:19:47 GMT
Quite pleased I walked out of the first meeting, seems the whole thing was a complete waste of time. The concept was good and still is. Not sure how it could work going forward. Everyone want's to slate BB but he was always very courteous to me and I think he genuinely wanted it to work. Not sure a panel/comittee ever really works. I remember you wanted a bar scarf at that meeting you attended, the shop now sell them, so there you go, success! Hmm, not convinced. If that's the only thing that was achieved it was pretty pointless. I mean now we have a third party selling stuff (not a dig at all). The Club when it comes to this side of things is so behind it's astonishing. The longer they let Barry look after it the more amateur it'll become.
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Post by Henbury Gas on Jun 11, 2015 10:33:16 GMT
I notice Manchester U have started to do club replica kit in plus sizes...
walk around the Mem on Match day and plenty of Big blokes would love to own a Rovers shirt in plus sizes
Shame rovers don't do any
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2015 10:37:03 GMT
I notice Manchester U have started to do club replica kit in plus sizes... walk around the Mem on Match day and plenty of Big blokes would love to own a Rovers shirt in plus sizes Shame rovers don't do any Nothing more tragic.
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Post by poguemahone on Jun 11, 2015 10:40:06 GMT
The concept was good and still is. Not sure how it could work going forward. Everyone want's to slate BB but he was always very courteous to me and I think he genuinely wanted it to work. Not sure a panel/comittee ever really works. I remember you wanted a bar scarf at that meeting you attended, the shop now sell them, so there you go, success! Hmm, not convinced. If that's the only thing that was achieved it was pretty pointless. I mean now we have a third party selling stuff (not a dig at all). The Club when it comes to this side of things is so behind it's astonishing. The longer they let Barry look after it the more amateur it'll become. We did a few other bits but it was a slog. Barry is very successful in business, which you have to respect. The shop does very well
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2015 10:43:01 GMT
For goodness sake, it isn't rocket science.
Spend half a day looking at what other clubs are selling, buy a load of stock, get it into both shops, (the tat that FC shops sell is as cheap as chips to buy, the risk in having the stock is virtually zero) sort out access to PL on match days, do some direct marketing and e-campaigns.
There are 6th form students who could be doing a better job than we are managing.
For the board spies and sycophants, please tell Barry, as Bernie Ecclestone likes to say, 'either p!ss or get off of the pot'. Deal with it or employ someone who can!
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