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How many ways can you present a pie and a pint?
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Lots of pubs and clubs near the ground have closed in the last few years, the rest, 110 club, Miners, are full to bursting on matchdays, The club should have a more permanent fan zone than a Marquee.Chester Perry wrote: ↑Sat Mar 13, 2021 11:08 pmmuch more to do with no new news - though that very long interview with Matt Williams did confirm that the new owners were very keen on significantly increasing the secondary spend on matchdays, which does not come as a surprise to anyone paying attention really, You do wonder what that means for the pubs and clubs in town though - they cannot both benefit from the limited spend our fans have.
"One club for all" don't you know
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Totally agree. Street market affair with decent street food, local brewers, etc, etc. Some entertainment on - local bands, games on TV before & after, maybe some esport competitions, etc.claretandy wrote: ↑Sun Mar 14, 2021 12:00 pmLots of pubs and closed near the ground have closed in the last few years, the rest, 110 club, Miners, are full to bursting on matchdays, The club should have a more permanent fan zone than a Marquee.
Also heard Matt Williams say that at Shrewsbury he did a “pie idol” competition for the fans to pick the pies they wanted (good idea) and a darts event... I loved the idea of 250 of us packed in a beer hall watching the players play terrible darts. Would be a laugh & create some great social media content.
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Piece in today's Athletic on the first 100 days of new ownership - not much (if anything) new, though Alan PAce has probably just managed to upset the hordes of West Yorkshire clarets
https://twitter.com/adjones_journo/stat ... 4805860353
article is summarised in this tweet
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https://theathletic.com/2508306/2021/04 ... -100-days/
https://twitter.com/adjones_journo/stat ... 4805860353
article is summarised in this tweet
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Why post it thenChester Perry wrote: ↑Sat Apr 10, 2021 2:24 pmPiece in today's Athletic on the first 100 days of new ownership - not much (if anything) new
https://twitter.com/adjones_journo/stat ... 2950629380
https://theathletic.com/2508306/2021/04 ... -100-days/
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We’re made of tougher stuff than that in West Yorkshire to not let a comment like that get under the skin.Chester Perry wrote: ↑Sat Apr 10, 2021 2:24 pmPiece in today's Athletic on the first 100 days of new ownership - not much (if anything) new, though Alan PAce has probably just managed to upset the hordes of West Yorkshire clarets
https://twitter.com/adjones_journo/stat ... 4805860353
article is summarised in this tweet
https://twitter.com/adjones_journo/stat ... 2950629380
https://theathletic.com/2508306/2021/04 ... -100-days/
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We need a decent cafe at the Turf the conversion of the facility to a gym was never replaced.
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One of the last times i was in the cricket field clubhouse having a pie and a pint i overheard some away fans saying to each other that the pie and pint that the were enjoying was by far the best at any ground in the country !
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Skipton is in North YorkshireChester Perry wrote: ↑Sat Apr 10, 2021 2:24 pmPiece in today's Athletic on the first 100 days of new ownership - not much (if anything) new, though Alan PAce has probably just managed to upset the hordes of West Yorkshire clarets
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Agree...think the club not aquireing the Park View land was short-sighted.claretandy wrote: ↑Sun Mar 14, 2021 12:00 pmThe club should have a more permanent fan zone than a Marquee.
Real estate so close to Turf Moor!
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I guess we've now definitively seen that this isn't true.jojomk1 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 1:00 pmI think you will find that MG, in the latter stages of his reign, had altered his title to that of "Executive Chairman" for which he received a remuneration
If Mr Pace is going to relocate to this area, in order to work closely on the financial stability of the club, where will his future earnings come from ?
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Does anyone have any idea why I'm interested in Gravity Media Group? I seem to be following them at Companies House and I assume it's Burnley related as Dave Checketts is a shareholder and director but I have no idea what my interest in them was for and I can't find any mention of them on here.
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They could take over the fan zone entirely instead of renting pitches out and go for a Leicester type feel with bands food etc . Though tremendously hard to make good margin in these “ match day only” scenarios ie what if it’s p1ssing down /freezing and you can never really imagine the beer monster crowd nibbling at “ street food “
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Also of note the CF obviously takes a huge part of the match day beer money and of course the miners etc . It’s not like we’re in an industrial estate miles away ( thank god )where people have to make more of a day of it
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If it is this lot https://www.gravitymedia.com/ then you would expect that there are likely to be quite a bit of development on the Clarets player front moving forwardaggi wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 12:12 pmDoes anyone have any idea why I'm interested in Gravity Media Group? I seem to be following them at Companies House and I assume it's Burnley related as Dave Checketts is a shareholder and director but I have no idea what my interest in them was for and I can't find any mention of them on here.
Though I do not see Checketts registered at Compnaies house as a director of anyone but the club
https://find-and-update.company-informa ... pointments
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I believe it is. Companies House are terrible for having one person under multiple entries, it's one of the things they're looking at fixing but obviously a huge job.Chester Perry wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 1:58 pmIf it is this lot https://www.gravitymedia.com/ then you would expect that there are likely to be quite a bit of development on the Clarets player front moving forward
Though I do not see Checketts registered at Compnaies house as a director of anyone but the club
https://find-and-update.company-informa ... pointments
This company https://find-and-update.company-informa ... ng-history
https://www.gravitymedia.com/about-us/m ... checketts/
No idea why or how I came across them though.
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I missed this previously - the club have announced a new series of packages for commercial sponsors - replacing those that were on the old hoardings that are set to be replaced by the digital screens - to me it seems quite likely that there will be a difference in what is seen pitch side to the other screens. though there is still capability to use all for the same image. the most notable thing is the length of time each package lasts for during a match - you have to think if the take up is as the club hopes then this is going to get quite distracting
introduction https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/con ... s-partners
detail and pricing https://commercial.burnleyfc.com/
introduction https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/con ... s-partners
detail and pricing https://commercial.burnleyfc.com/
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When you say a difference between what is seen pitch side to the other screens, do you mean that what a fan in the stadium sees will be different to what a television viewer sees?
I read some time ago that such technology was available and wondered if / when we might see it in action. Clubs could be able to charge twice for the same advertising space - one national, one local.
I read some time ago that such technology was available and wondered if / when we might see it in action. Clubs could be able to charge twice for the same advertising space - one national, one local.
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yes that technology exists - it is possible to show it differently for every broadcasterDCWat wrote: ↑Wed Jun 16, 2021 2:21 pmWhen you say a difference between what is seen pitch side to the other screens, do you mean that what a fan in the stadium sees will be different to what a television viewer sees?
I read some time ago that such technology was available and wondered if / when we might see it in action. Clubs could be able to charge twice for the same advertising space - one national, one local.
in this case I was talking about the main pitch side screens showing one thing and the rest showing another as with the LED and hoardings in previous seasons - the difference now it is is possible that both have the potential to be animated and that is what I feel will be distracting - if all were displaying the same message it is less distracting
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Most of my advertising experience comes from the world of films which tends to be very big budget but I've got to say that those deals seem pretty cheap for what is pretty substantial exposure.Chester Perry wrote: ↑Wed Jun 16, 2021 1:45 pmI missed this previously - the club have announced a new series of packages for commercial sponsors - replacing those that were on the old hoardings that are set to be replaced by the digital screens - to me it seems quite likely that there will be a difference in what is seen pitch side to the other screens. though there is still capability to use all for the same image. the most notable thing is the length of time each package lasts for during a match - you have to think if the take up is as the club hopes then this is going to get quite distracting
introduction https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/con ... s-partners
detail and pricing https://commercial.burnleyfc.com/
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it is for mid level screens, not the pitch side ones - for the most part they will not be seen on the TV broadcast - they are for those attending - i will say it is a welcome move to have something for local and regional businesses to access - it keeps the community aspect some of us feared would be lost
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That makes more sense. Seemed pretty cheap for a substantial amount of global coverage.Chester Perry wrote: ↑Wed Jun 16, 2021 9:48 pmit is for mid level screens, not the pitch side ones - for the most part they will not be seen on the TV broadcast - they are for those attending - i will say it is a welcome move to have something for local and regional businesses to access - it keeps the community aspect some of us feared would be lost
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The Telegraph with a piece that brings things up to date - all of which we know, but it is summarised reasonably well, for those that haven't kept up with everything - the link is to a full version of the article free of peripheral data and does not require a logon
https://outline.com/e783kc
https://outline.com/e783kc
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I think he's a bit behind on the Rigg situation. Although he's still listed on the staff list I understand he's no longer working at the club. Interesting last line too.Chester Perry wrote: ↑Mon Jul 19, 2021 2:32 pmThe Telegraph with a piece that brings things up to date - all of which we know, but it is summarised reasonably well, for those that haven't kept up with everything - the link is to a full version of the article free of peripheral data and does not require a logon
https://outline.com/e783kc
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Surely Mr Bentley must still be in a job? Without him we wouldn’t be where we are todayClaretTony wrote: ↑Mon Jul 19, 2021 4:09 pmI think he's a bit behind on the Rigg situation. Although he's still listed on the staff list I understand he's no longer working at the club. Interesting last line too.
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Local cricketer wrote: ↑Mon Jul 19, 2021 4:13 pmSurely Mr Bentley must still be in a job? Without him we wouldn’t be where we are today
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indeed - it may have something to do with the tiktok situation - who would have thought that this one post would get 1.2 million views and increase the followers of the club's account by a third - it is a different world for grabbing the interest of the young un's
https://www.tiktok.com/@burnleyofficial ... _webapp=v1
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Quite what it says, that what to me is a pretty shite post, attracts so many new followers, is beyond me! Of course it’s not aimed at 40 somethings, but dear me!Chester Perry wrote: ↑Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:16 pmindeed - it may have something to do with the tiktok situation - who would have thought that this one post would get 1.2 million views and increase the followers of the club's account by a third - it is a different world for grabbing the interest of the young un's
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Nothing to do with TikTokChester Perry wrote: ↑Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:16 pmindeed - it may have something to do with the tiktok situation - who would have thought that this one post would get 1.2 million views and increase the followers of the club's account by a third - it is a different world for grabbing the interest of the young un's
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I was stunned when I looked at the numbers - I don't get it but dear me indeed
- the other thing I noticed is that it is getting proportionately more views daily and generating proportionately more followers daily to almost 12k in the last two or three days, I know its a low base point but that is a real surge in growth terms
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Whilst I’ve seen that some other teams are showing there friendly games live on their own TV channel Burnley don’t have a TV channel just clarets player.
Have the new owners mentioned that it is something they intend to rectify at all or not.
Have the new owners mentioned that it is something they intend to rectify at all or not.
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How’s that ‘Northern Powerhouse’ thing developing with regards to Burnley?
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‘Northern Powerhouse’ thats a cracker isn't it
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NO TRANSFER RUMOURS ON THIS THREAD
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No transfer rumours on any thread
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I just had a quick scan through this thread, what a rollercoaster it was.
My post from page 1 on ALK seems like it may be pretty accurate
it isn't going to be the waterfalls of cash that some are expecting
My post from page 1 on ALK seems like it may be pretty accurate
it isn't going to be the waterfalls of cash that some are expecting
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The two things I took from the opening 5 pages
The first use of Exciting times from Paul Waine
Paul Waine wrote: ↑Wed Sep 23, 2020 5:32 pmMike G owns 49.x% and John B owns 28.x% - just under 80% between them. I'd assume it depends on the shape of the deal for everyone. Maybe ALK buys out all the 20% shareholders, and also buys a further 60% from Mike G and John B, leaving them with 20% between them. If that is the case, MG (and JB) could both remain on the board. Or, maybe one of both feel it's time for them to hand over to the new owners, with ALK bringing in other investors.
Exciting times for Burnley.
don't blame Mike Garlick if you don't like how it turns out
Spiral wrote: ↑Wed Sep 23, 2020 10:56 pmBy the way if this all goes to pot years from now, anyone trying to lay the blame at the doorstep of Mike Garlick will be in need of a slap. I don't want to hear any Burnley fan years from now trying to convince anyone that there was anything other than prolonged pressure from fans for Garlick to find investment or sell up wholly. If we become a basket case beholden to a piece of technology and with owners with cold feet, remember that it is because too few said "I'll keep what we've got, thanks".
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Why should Garlick be absolved of blame if it all goes tits up? He sold the club to them.
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Hi CP, this thread started (and my first post on it) was on 23rd September 2020. So, not yet 11 months since ALK and Alan Pace came into our lives.Chester Perry wrote: ↑Fri Aug 13, 2021 3:22 pmThe two things I took from the opening 5 pages
The first use of Exciting times from Paul Waine
Of course, that's not when "exciting times" began. My first game on the Cricket Field End (the old one) was just short of 54 years earlier, Burnley v Fulham.
Exciting times.
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If I sell you a perfectly good house and you burn it down a few years later, am I to blame for that?
Didn't think so.
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That analogy doesn’t work at all.GodIsADeeJay81 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 13, 2021 7:31 pmIf I sell you a perfectly good house and you burn it down a few years later, am I to blame for that?
Didn't think so.
Let’s not kid ourselves that Garlick didn’t do extremely well out of this. He’d have sold us to Colonel Gaddafi as long as the deal was the best one for him.
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Of course it works, problem is you've decided to start grinding an axe because you're not happy with how you think the club should be ran etc.
Of course Garlick did well out of it, he put the time and effort into running the club for free, he didn't get paid for it and as a result the business he helped grow was worth more than what he paid for his share of it.
Just normal business stuff which some of you seem to think doesn't apply.
The business has been sold, if in a couple of years it's gone wrong you'd have to be a complete idiot to lay the blame at the door of the previous owner.
Are you also going to blame Kilby for selling up his shares to Garlick etc?
That's the mindset you're showing right now.
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The point was more that a lot of people really wanted him to sell, he's taken the club as far as he can, it's him or Dyche, etc.
For those to say in hindsight that he shouldn't have sold would be a bit rich.
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Not really.GodIsADeeJay81 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 13, 2021 8:59 pmOf course it works, problem is you've decided to start grinding an axe because you're not happy with how you think the club should be ran etc.
Of course Garlick did well out of it, he put the time and effort into running the club for free, he didn't get paid for it and as a result the business he helped grow was worth more than what he paid for his share of it.
Just normal business stuff which some of you seem to think doesn't apply.
The business has been sold, if in a couple of years it's gone wrong you'd have to be a complete idiot to lay the blame at the door of the previous owner.
Are you also going to blame Kilby for selling up his shares to Garlick etc?
That's the mindset you're showing right now.
Garlick, for the most part, was excellent for us, but I think it’s fair to say he was ‘fattening the goose’ for some time prior to his exit. Not for the benefit of the club, but for the benefit of himself.
Our manager has alluded to this himself, or are you choosing to ignore that?
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GodIsADeeJay81 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 13, 2021 8:59 pm
Of course Garlick did well out of it, he put the time and effort into running the club for free, he didn't get paid for it
He got paid around £60m for it ffs!!!
£60m of TV gravy that nearly every other Prem club would have ploughed back into providing a Prem quality first team squad for the spectators who paid to watch it.
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There's a reason why he was a millionaire before buying into the club.BurnleyFC wrote: ↑Fri Aug 13, 2021 9:03 pmNot really.
Garlick, for the most part, was excellent for us, but I think it’s fair to say he was ‘fattening the goose’ for some time prior to his exit. Not for the benefit of the club, but for the benefit of himself.
Our manager has alluded to this himself, or are you choosing to ignore that?
He did what he needed to do, but he left the club in a better place than it was before he took over and you seem to be forgetting that.
It cannot be easy to run a professional football club and ensure it makes money, has no major debts, manageable wage bill, modern training and youth set up and be in the PL.
Sure you can sit there and whine about what he's done, but I challenge any of you on here to do better for the club than he did.
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So what?
If we'd ended up in league 2 he would've got less and I suspect you'd be even more annoyed.