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- 29 Apr 2024, 15:12
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: Stats
- Replies: 10
- Views: 628
Re: Stats
Both would have been hindered massively by lower away followings. Gateshead brought 12 in the National League season on a Tuesday night (to be clear, I’m not mocking that, just stating it as a fact. We would likely have been nowhere near even covering the running costs of opening the Hazlewoods for...
- 29 Apr 2024, 09:10
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: Darrell Clarke after Stevenage defeat
- Replies: 64
- Views: 3611
Re: Darrell Clarke after Stevenage defeat
On Wade; I suspect it was his personality. Your average football fan likes fire, brimstone, optimism and passion from their managers. DC has that in spades.
Wade was quiet, thoughtful, cautious and pessimistic/realistic.
The bar for criticism is much lower for that kind of coach.
Wade was quiet, thoughtful, cautious and pessimistic/realistic.
The bar for criticism is much lower for that kind of coach.
- 29 Apr 2024, 09:07
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: Darrell Clarke after Stevenage defeat
- Replies: 64
- Views: 3611
Re: Darrell Clarke after Stevenage defeat
“Bashing the Board” is a pejorative way of describing the debate anyway. It’s not a binary issue: I accept that the Board are well-intentioned, good people doing it for the love of the club. I also think they are imperfect and there is plenty of room for improvement and constructive criticism of how...
- 28 Apr 2024, 18:14
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: Bromley or Solihull Moors
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1366
Re: Bromley or Solihull Moors
For a ground in a built up suburb of Birmingham, Solihull is annoyingly difficult to get to by train.
Bromley is far worse though, so it’s got to be The Moors obvs.
Bromley is far worse though, so it’s got to be The Moors obvs.
- 28 Apr 2024, 15:31
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: Season tickets
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1006
Re: Season tickets
A couple of my personal thoughts on ST prices in the CF. I would be happy for the CF STs to stay the same price but would like this to be accompanied with a decision to make the whole concourse available to home fans for every game. Then ST holders get to actually enjoy the facilities. That one won...
- 28 Apr 2024, 13:02
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: TONIGHT: 2023/24 Club Annual Shareholders Meeting and Fans’ Forum
- Replies: 81
- Views: 3293
Re: TONIGHT: 2023/24 Club Annual Shareholders Meeting and Fans’ Forum
Been to worse grounds this season such as Fleetwood, though food queue probably the longest ever. Have to say fun police head steward must be proud of himself, does he also burst all his neighbour’s kids footballs when they arrive in his garden. You mean Fred Elliott? “I say, I say we’re not ‘’avin...
- 28 Apr 2024, 10:41
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: TONIGHT: 2023/24 Club Annual Shareholders Meeting and Fans’ Forum
- Replies: 81
- Views: 3293
Re: TONIGHT: 2023/24 Club Annual Shareholders Meeting and Fans’ Forum
As far as I can tell, Stevenage Borough Council own the Lamex. They took ownership in 1980 and the most recent reference I can find to the tenancy is a rent payment delay from 2011 agreed between the club and the council to fund ground improvements. Unless ownership has changed since, it’s the counc...
- 28 Apr 2024, 09:42
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: TONIGHT: 2023/24 Club Annual Shareholders Meeting and Fans’ Forum
- Replies: 81
- Views: 3293
Re: TONIGHT: 2023/24 Club Annual Shareholders Meeting and Fans’ Forum
I know behind-the-goal facilities are more basic and a Main Stand would cost much more (though I’m not sure where £12m comes from). And we have the added complication of a land issue with Cakebridge.
But what a creative idea? There are ways and means if the will and capability were there.
But what a creative idea? There are ways and means if the will and capability were there.
- 28 Apr 2024, 09:36
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: TONIGHT: 2023/24 Club Annual Shareholders Meeting and Fans’ Forum
- Replies: 81
- Views: 3293
Re: TONIGHT: 2023/24 Club Annual Shareholders Meeting and Fans’ Forum
I’ve just been reading up about how Stevenage funded their new North Stand (the one at the opposite end from us) 5 years ago. They launched a mini-bond scheme in which fans contributed between £500 and £25000. In return they got interest (4-8%) on their investment plus perks including access to hosp...
- 28 Apr 2024, 07:52
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: Farewells
- Replies: 46
- Views: 3027
Re: Farewells
Highly probable Pett, Sloggett These two are real unknowns, I’d say. Pett came here for Darrell. Whether Darrell stays or not will surely be the key factor. Sloggett has looked promising and one of the reasons he’s here is because his girlfriend plays for Bristol City and the location suits him. I’...
- 28 Apr 2024, 07:35
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: Season tickets
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1006
Re: Season tickets
I don't see a reduction in prices coming - they'd be crazy to consider putting them up though. It will be hard not to with running costs increasing by circa 20% in the last years. But they must try. Maybe the solar panels will mitigate that somewhat. The kids price is absolutely brilliant, in fairn...
- 28 Apr 2024, 06:31
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: Darrell Clarke after Stevenage defeat
- Replies: 64
- Views: 3611
Re: Darrell Clarke after Stevenage defeat
It's worth revisiting what Darrell said at the Fans' Forum on his future: DC "When I came to the club, I came for the challenge. All I've been fixated on is keeping the club in L1 when nobody thought it was possible. I joined for that reason and I'm still massively focussed on that while the dr...
- 27 Apr 2024, 20:26
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: Season tickets
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1006
Season tickets
Tough to raise prices on the back of a relegation, but with inflation as it has been and costs increasing, it'll be really hard to keep them pegged.
If they do go up, there's going to have to be some creative pricing/incentives to maintain renewals next season.
If they do go up, there's going to have to be some creative pricing/incentives to maintain renewals next season.
- 27 Apr 2024, 20:21
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: Farewells
- Replies: 46
- Views: 3027
Re: Farewells
I meant Bence and Murry Toms. Yes, you're right about PB. So, only two to replace.
We're left with Bloxham, Godfrey, Gowing, Murphy, Beesley.
- 27 Apr 2024, 19:59
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: Farewells
- Replies: 46
- Views: 3027
Re: Farewells
Seems like good old Cheltenham Town can't go through a summer without turmoil of some kind. Two years ago it was the manager, last year the coaching staff. This year it looks to be the Boardroom. It does feel like fan anger with the Board is bubbling away and it won't take much to blow the lid off....
- 27 Apr 2024, 19:09
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: Farewells
- Replies: 46
- Views: 3027
Re: Farewells
Seems like good old Cheltenham Town can't go through a summer without turmoil of some kind. Two years ago it was the manager, last year the coaching staff. This year it looks to be the Boardroom. It does feel like fan anger with the Board is bubbling away and it won't take much to blow the lid off. ...
- 27 Apr 2024, 19:04
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: Stevenage v Cheltenham Town
- Replies: 66
- Views: 3856
Re: Stevenage v Cheltenham Town
Seconded on Jamie Pardington. We got in earlier than usual today and watched him and Southwood warming up, I commented that it must be fairly disheartening going through a really diligent pre-match preparation week after week just to sit on your arse for two hours. How wrong I was today. What a humd...
- 27 Apr 2024, 17:12
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: Referee for Stevenage
- Replies: 3
- Views: 532
Re: Referee for Stevenage
Can’t lay any of it on the ref. Thought he was pernickety but fair.
The penalty looked soft, but no complaints from any of our players so assume it was justifiable.
The penalty looked soft, but no complaints from any of our players so assume it was justifiable.
- 27 Apr 2024, 14:32
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: Stevenage v Cheltenham Town
- Replies: 66
- Views: 3856
Re: Stevenage v Cheltenham Town
A game that summed up our season. Lots of huff, puff and endeavour. Some bright moments, but ultimately powder puff in front of goal and prone to conceding at the back.
Proud as punch to be in that away end though. When the chips are down our fans are a great bunch.
Proud as punch to be in that away end though. When the chips are down our fans are a great bunch.
- 26 Apr 2024, 19:17
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: Stevenage point of view
- Replies: 6
- Views: 600
- 26 Apr 2024, 16:45
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: See you at Stevenage!
- Replies: 90
- Views: 4499
Re: See you at Stevenage!
Whichever way you go, get your scarf out of the window. That never happens any more. Used to take such pride in showing my colours as a nipper and spotting all the other scarves on the motorway. UTMFR Yes. And, if you have a hatchback, trap either end of the scarf across the back windscreen. Used t...
- 26 Apr 2024, 14:39
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: Last day nerves - rules of engagement
- Replies: 9
- Views: 736
Re: Last day nerves - rules of engagement
If you have lucky pants/socks/scarves/shirts/routines bring them all.
Tomorrow is not the day to do something different.
Tomorrow is not the day to do something different.
- 26 Apr 2024, 10:38
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: See you at Stevenage!
- Replies: 90
- Views: 4499
Re: See you at Stevenage!
Hello, public service broadcast from my Boro supporting but Cheltenham residing pal: "I would recommend going up the A46 to Coventry then taking the A45 / M45 to join the M1 to Luton and then let the sat nav guide you the remaining 8 miles" Sounds left-field to me (and NB he is travelling...
- 26 Apr 2024, 10:33
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: See you at Stevenage!
- Replies: 90
- Views: 4499
Re: See you at Stevenage!
EDIT: I didn’t make it to Derby this season, so no personal experience of what happened there. Derby was slightly different because there was a choice - seats or standing. Stewards were strict at the entrance to ensure people with seated tickets didn't go in the standing area and vice versa, but on...
- 26 Apr 2024, 05:29
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: See you at Stevenage!
- Replies: 90
- Views: 4499
Re: See you at Stevenage!
Great point Leckyfan. There will be irregular away travellers tomorrow who may not realise the normal away etiquette of disregarding seat allocation. Could lead to some tension. I can only suggest you get there in good time and bag a seat near the front. The away stand at Stevenage is elevated so ev...
- 25 Apr 2024, 18:51
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: See you at Stevenage!
- Replies: 90
- Views: 4499
Re: See you at Stevenage!
712 at Derby is presumably our biggest away following this season?
- 25 Apr 2024, 12:03
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: Robins Report Podcast
- Replies: 544
- Views: 120641
Re: Robins Report Podcast
Very, very good call to defer discussion on Murry/the forum.
- 25 Apr 2024, 09:40
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: No programmes anymore
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1314
Re: No programmes anymore
Have we ever had a fanzine?
- 25 Apr 2024, 08:43
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: No programmes anymore
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1314
Re: No programmes anymore
It's funny - on hearing they're being stopped, I'm sad. But then, like Shade, I haven't bought one for years, so why should it bother me. This is the crux. We all have an emotional attachment to programme, but how many of us buy them. I’d be surprised if programme sales got into the high hundreds f...
- 24 Apr 2024, 18:43
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: See you at Stevenage!
- Replies: 90
- Views: 4499
Re: See you at Stevenage!
How the hell can people use ‘traffic’s a bit busy down that way’ as a “reason” not to attend is beyond me. No dig at anyone on here, heaven forbid. I understand it’s an expensive business and not everyone has access to transport etc, but if you do, fill your motor and get theeself down there. Out o...
- 24 Apr 2024, 16:09
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: See you at Stevenage!
- Replies: 90
- Views: 4499
Re: See you at Stevenage!
The club say “just over 800” more tickets allocated. On top of the 500 already sold that means we have presumably been given the whole end of 1390. If they sell out Stevenage can also make a further 610 seats available for away fans in the main stand taking the total allocation up to 2000. I could ...
- 24 Apr 2024, 14:47
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: See you at Stevenage!
- Replies: 90
- Views: 4499
Re: See you at Stevenage!
The club say “just over 800” more tickets allocated. On top of the 500 already sold that means we have presumably been given the whole end of 1390.
If they sell out Stevenage can also make a further 610 seats available for away fans in the main stand taking the total allocation up to 2000.
If they sell out Stevenage can also make a further 610 seats available for away fans in the main stand taking the total allocation up to 2000.
- 23 Apr 2024, 21:31
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: Referee for Stevenage
- Replies: 3
- Views: 532
Re: Referee for Stevenage
Lee Swabey may well be a name that goes down in our history. For all the right reasons hopefully.
- 23 Apr 2024, 21:30
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: See you at Stevenage!
- Replies: 90
- Views: 4499
Re: See you at Stevenage!
1400 allocation which can be extended to 2000 if needed. Plenty to go around.
Unfortunately, not really practical by train. You’d need to leave on the 0719 out of Cheltenham and make three changes. So, coach or car it is.
Unfortunately, not really practical by train. You’d need to leave on the 0719 out of Cheltenham and make three changes. So, coach or car it is.
- 23 Apr 2024, 15:41
- Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
- Topic: tonight
- Replies: 18
- Views: 977
Re: tonight
My Blackburn supporting friend has confidently predicted that Cheltenham, having been in the relegation places all season, will escape on the final day. While Blackburn, having not been in the relegation places all season, will be dropped in it on the final day. I’m on board with this and am already...