This is one of those where they really should just take the hit and then charge a £1 more to everyone for a more popular game later in the season to make it up. Masters of shooting themselves in the foot.
Club could have a made a good bit of PR out of this.
Run the coach at a loss cos we love the loyal fans, get behind Robbo and the boys, maybe even got a sponsor.
Opportunity missed
You commit and promote. The club creates the problem by not committing then is surprised it doesn't have the numbers.
The other thing is that the club is keen to take a profit out of fans travelling to most games. Part of the deal is that there will sometimes be losses.
This looks like a decision they will end up reversing to me, but what does that say in itself?
No what the club should do is say we we've emade a mistake those booked on the coach are now going free and the match ticket is free as well. Us supporters are the club they spend millions on wages a year so on this occasion put on a free coach
It does seem a really odd one this, first away of the season, no coach as they can't fill it......... as has been mentioned, free coaches were provided more than once (and a breakfast roll!) last season so it can't simply be about not breaking even or running a profit on this one trip.
DJ Coaches do everything from 19, 29, 53 and 85 seats. Is it possible literally only 2 or 3 people booked on?
As I say, just seems very odd to me unless literally there was no interest (or sub 5 people). Even if only just into double figures could easily have booked the 19 seater.
It does seem a really odd one this, first away of the season, no coach as they can't fill it......... as has been mentioned, free coaches were provided more than once (and a breakfast roll!) last season so it can't simply be about not breaking even or running a profit on this one trip.
DJ Coaches do everything from 19, 29, 53 and 85 seats. Is it possible literally only 2 or 3 people booked on?
As I say, just seems very odd to me unless literally there was no interest (or sub 5 people). Even if only just into double figures could easily have booked the 19 seater.
has anyone spoken tot he club for further info?
Rob even if there's only 4 or 5 though get someone to drive them down there
I imagine the numbers will be low - first round league cup, summer holidays etc etc, plus a few people may want to go down for both the Exeter and Plymouth matches and made a holiday of it
But it's no excuse to cancel at this stage, when the cost to the club is minimal
No what the club should do is say we we've emade a mistake those booked on the coach are now going free and the match ticket is free as well. Us supporters are the club they spend millions on wages a year so on this occasion pay on a free coach
No what the club should do is say we we've emade a mistake those booked on the coach are now going free and the match ticket is free as well. Us supporters are the club they spend millions on wages a year so on this occasion pay on a free coach
Why should we pay on a coach that is free?!
Sorry little legs should of been put on a free coach
No what the club should do is say we we've emade a mistake those booked on the coach are now going free and the match ticket is free as well. Us supporters are the club they spend millions on wages a year so on this occasion pay on a free coach
Why should we pay on a coach that is free?!
Sorry little legs should of been put on a free coach
It does seem a really odd one this, first away of the season, no coach as they can't fill it......... as has been mentioned, free coaches were provided more than once (and a breakfast roll!) last season so it can't simply be about not breaking even or running a profit on this one trip.
DJ Coaches do everything from 19, 29, 53 and 85 seats. Is it possible literally only 2 or 3 people booked on?
As I say, just seems very odd to me unless literally there was no interest (or sub 5 people). Even if only just into double figures could easily have booked the 19 seater.
has anyone spoken tot he club for further info?
It doesn't really matter how many bookings they have, because that is partly a consequence of their wait and see approach. It is pretty inconceivable you wouldn't get half a coachload at this time of year - probably nearer 40 - but the club makes it as difficult as possible for itself by not committing to run it from the beginning. Given the sums involved it's a very odd way for a professional club to behave.
think it's all a big misunderstanding. KM overheard KR telling Bow and JJ that we were not going to Exeter and parking the bus so she thought if we couldn't park it best to cancel.
If anyone wants to go and they can get a cheap Megabus/National express down to Bristol, I can help out from down this way, I've got 4 seats spare in the car might be a little tight though
Comments
Would be good publicity for the club.
Even get Kat out in the carpark driving the coach, advertising the trip "Look, we are turning the corner"
The other thing is that the club is keen to take a profit out of fans travelling to most games. Part of the deal is that there will sometimes be losses.
This looks like a decision they will end up reversing to me, but what does that say in itself?
Or was that just to go up against the Supporters Trust Coaches?
There was a problem on the tube and they arrived late.
Us supporters are the club they spend millions on wages a year so on this occasion put on a free coach
DJ Coaches do everything from 19, 29, 53 and 85 seats. Is it possible literally only 2 or 3 people booked on?
As I say, just seems very odd to me unless literally there was no interest (or sub 5 people). Even if only just into double figures could easily have booked the 19 seater.
has anyone spoken tot he club for further info?
But it's no excuse to cancel at this stage, when the cost to the club is minimal
Dep Victoria coach Station 12.00 arrive Exeter 16.50
Dep Exeter 02.15 arrive Victoria 07.25.
Allows plenty of time for extra time & penalties.
Dep Victoria coach Station 12.00 arrive Exeter 16.50
Dep Exeter 02.15 arrive Victoria 07.25.
Oh bloody hell...4 hrs in Exeter bus station
If anyone wants to go and they can get a cheap Megabus/National express down to Bristol, I can help out from down this way, I've got 4 seats spare in the car might be a little tight though
Just let me know here or via PM