: Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:42 am  

poorlytoe wrote:

The final Bradford figure is quite remarkable, if true.

It was the newly crowned champions v the second place team, Bradford brought a load and we didn't do too bad either.

: Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:47 am  

Big Graeme wrote:

It was the newly crowned champions v the second place team, Bradford brought a load and we didn't do too bad either.

Bulls supporters completely took over the place that night, even on our normal hardcore of 2k I struggled to find any of our mob anywhere Shame we beat them

: Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:56 am  

I haven't posted for a while, but a couple of things.


Gates may be down but we have now had the same location for four consecutive years. I think our nomadic years are behind us. I know we have turned a corner when I, an RL fan through and through exciled from the heartlands can shout "Quins", without throwing up and thinking of that old Scottish idiot banging on about some posh school north of the border getting all jiggy at a garyowen.


The lack of any management from last summer to roughly Easter this year has not helped. It was shambolic, but hopefully now the club can get their act together and market the hell out of the end of this season and during the off-season. No business can move forward without management.

Regardless of IL's dosh, yes top priority is a new sugar daddy.

On the pitch a core group of players for the past three years are now starting to reward us with wins when we play well, wins when we don't, the ability to stay in matches. With the execption of Hudds away we have been in the mix (2nd half v HKR, yes I know - but I blame my mate Marcus a newbie - a bit of a Jona ).



Last but not least, from a die hard - see above. I have no interest in Quins RU results, I have no interest in going to watch RU - however I thank the club for allowing us their name, ground, etc. I have always been hopeful that it would work out. I remain hopeful that with a consistent management team in place we can kick on.


Now lets knock over the Robins - who looked rather clueless against Hudds as much as Eddie and Stevo tried to talk up their first half. Shutdown Dobson & his kicking and Galea running out wide they become rather ordinary.

: Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:09 am  

Chris Brown wrote:

I know I am in the other camp where match day is concerned but ALL of these would have been irrelevant if we played on a Sunday

One of the main reasons for Saturday being preferred was the fact that travelling fans would be more likely to travel on a Saturday. Well it seems that travelling support is down this year and its bonkers to even think we can compete with events such as this

Although of course I have been told that if I was a fan I would be there whatever the circumstances so that logic says that events such as these should make no difference. Fact is they do.

There is no proof at all that crowds would be better on a Sunday but it feels like they certainly couldn't be any worse. Maybe its time for a rethink

The facts this year are that Saturday games against Wigan, Hull, Warrington and Celtic have averaged 3231 (accepted that two were on SKY). Having said that the two Saturday 3pm kickoffs have amassed an average of 2725 and this is the preferred kick off !!!

Sunday games against Hull KR and Wakefield averaged 3552. Also the biggest crowd of the season was against Manly on a Sunday (although this is a bit different)

The facts suggest that Saturday is not the great saviour is was expected to be

Fact is that unless the club do something it actually makes no difference what the matchday is because crowds will continue to be crap

I know we disagree on what days are best to play on, and I still think Saturdays are best, but I would much prefer we played on Sunday than go head to head with the biggest international event at that time.
(I'm guessing you would think similarly if our games clashed with major internationals on a Sunday)

I would prefer making "doubleheaders" out of them.
Watch the internationals on a giant screen and then watch our game etc.
but Sunday is better then the EXACT same time...

: Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:41 am  

Whilst we can all dream of a new sugar daddy or winning the lottery, let's face facts.
Fact 1.
3,232 is our average gate this year. Regardless of who tries to put any positive spin on this, this is an unacceptable figure and the only way to rectify it is to put cash on the table for proper marketing.
Fact 2.
The coach has gone on record as saying that the players aren't happy running out in front of 3,000 odd fans and this would point to us maybe losing players to so called bigger clubs.
Fact 3.
The ticketing (office, website and pricing) are a farce.
Fact 4.
I was under the impression that PB would be available at the Volunteer table to answer questions about the Catalans fiasco. As it is, because I didn't buy lunch, I missed his appearance in the Jesters. Another glorious moment in the clubs week of shame.
Fact 5.
Regardless of what we are called, nobody knows we exist. Put simply, the cabbage patch bar has signed shirts from Union clubs and soccer clubs, but nothing from us. If the nearest pub to the ground has nothing, then how in fux name are we supposed to attract "local" support?
Fact 6.
The Kids tournament before Saturdays game was good to see. I hope (but already know the answer) that all of the parents who came along were given free tickets to the rhinos game and we have all their data .
Fact 7. I have given up caring......I offered to help out the club on many occassions, have forwarded Ideas and done everything I can. I am leaving the UK this year to go to New Zeealand and will start to badger the warriors and NZRL as soon as I land. I will attend Quins RL games and I will run the Wakey bus, but thereafter, nada...no more.
Fact 8.
The treatment of fans by the club is nothing short of shocking! Since we left Brentford, the club has lost its "family" appeal and instead of having a beer with Rusty and a rabbit about the game, the main topic of conversation in the bars after the game is 99% negative. The club need to do something about this, as I spoke to a few fans on Saturday who said they feel like just giving up.

It is frustrating that I posted a half term report a few weeks back that was positive, but now I can honestly say, I have never felt so depressed or down about the club since I first watched them in 2002. Sad really.

: Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:42 am  

retirethename wrote:

I haven't posted for a while, but a couple of things.


Gates may be down but we have now had the same location for four consecutive years. I think our nomadic years are behind us. I know we have turned a corner when I, an RL fan through and through exciled from the heartlands can shout "Quins", without throwing up and thinking of that old Scottish idiot banging on about some posh school north of the border getting all jiggy at a garyowen.


The lack of any management from last summer to roughly Easter this year has not helped. It was shambolic, but hopefully now the club can get their act together and market the hell out of the end of this season and during the off-season. No business can move forward without management.

Regardless of IL's dosh, yes top priority is a new sugar daddy.

On the pitch a core group of players for the past three years are now starting to reward us with wins when we play well, wins when we don't, the ability to stay in matches. With the execption of Hudds away we have been in the mix (2nd half v HKR, yes I know - but I blame my mate Marcus a newbie - a bit of a Jona ).



Last but not least, from a die hard - see above. I have no interest in Quins RU results, I have no interest in going to watch RU - however I thank the club for allowing us their name, ground, etc. I have always been hopeful that it would work out. I remain hopeful that with a consistent management team in place we can kick on.


Now lets knock over the Robins - who looked rather clueless against Hudds as much as Eddie and Stevo tried to talk up their first half. Shutdown Dobson & his kicking and Galea running out wide they become rather ordinary.

Here, here !!!!

: Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:14 am  

gutterfax wrote:

Whilst we can all dream of a new sugar daddy or winning the lottery, let's face facts.
Fact 1.
3,232 is our average gate this year. Regardless of who tries to put any positive spin on this, this is an unacceptable figure and the only way to rectify it is to put cash on the table for proper marketing.
Fact 2.
The coach has gone on record as saying that the players aren't happy running out in front of 3,000 odd fans and this would point to us maybe losing players to so called bigger clubs.
Fact 3.
The ticketing (office, website and pricing) are a farce.
Fact 4.
I was under the impression that PB would be available at the Volunteer table to answer questions about the Catalans fiasco. As it is, because I didn't buy lunch, I missed his appearance in the Jesters. Another glorious moment in the clubs week of shame.
Fact 5.
Regardless of what we are called, nobody knows we exist. Put simply, the cabbage patch bar has signed shirts from Union clubs and soccer clubs, but nothing from us. If the nearest pub to the ground has nothing, then how in fux name are we supposed to attract "local" support?
Fact 6.
The Kids tournament before Saturdays game was good to see. I hope (but already know the answer) that all of the parents who came along were given free tickets to the rhinos game and we have all their data .
Fact 7. I have given up caring......I offered to help out the club on many occassions, have forwarded Ideas and done everything I can. I am leaving the UK this year to go to New Zeealand and will start to badger the warriors and NZRL as soon as I land. I will attend Quins RL games and I will run the Wakey bus, but thereafter, nada...no more.
Fact 8.
The treatment of fans by the club is nothing short of shocking! Since we left Brentford, the club has lost its "family" appeal and instead of having a beer with Rusty and a rabbit about the game, the main topic of conversation in the bars after the game is 99% negative. The club need to do something about this, as I spoke to a few fans on Saturday who said they feel like just giving up.

It is frustrating that I posted a half term report a few weeks back that was positive, but now I can honestly say, I have never felt so depressed or down about the club since I first watched them in 2002. Sad really.

It really makes me feel sad to read this.There's nothing in your post that I disagree with and all I can think is if this is what one of our most vociferous and committed supporters thinks what hope can there be for the club in future? And GF isn't the only one what with Alison giving up her volunteer co-ordinator post! Very sad to see this, especially so as the team looks poised to really push for a good finish. And none of this can be blamed on that old chestnut of our nomadic existence any more surely? We've been at the Stoop since '06, perhaps our most period of existence for some time!

: Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:17 am  

gutterfax wrote:

Whilst we can all dream of a new sugar daddy or winning the lottery, let's face facts.
Fact 1.
3,232 is our average gate this year. Regardless of who tries to put any positive spin on this, this is an unacceptable figure and the only way to rectify it is to put cash on the table for proper marketing.
Fact 2.
The coach has gone on record as saying that the players aren't happy running out in front of 3,000 odd fans and this would point to us maybe losing players to so called bigger clubs.
Fact 3.
The ticketing (office, website and pricing) are a farce.
Fact 4.
I was under the impression that PB would be available at the Volunteer table to answer questions about the Catalans fiasco. As it is, because I didn't buy lunch, I missed his appearance in the Jesters. Another glorious moment in the clubs week of shame.
Fact 5.
Regardless of what we are called, nobody knows we exist. Put simply, the cabbage patch bar has signed shirts from Union clubs and soccer clubs, but nothing from us. If the nearest pub to the ground has nothing, then how in fux name are we supposed to attract "local" support?
Fact 6.
The Kids tournament before Saturdays game was good to see. I hope (but already know the answer) that all of the parents who came along were given free tickets to the rhinos game and we have all their data .
Fact 7. I have given up caring......I offered to help out the club on many occassions, have forwarded Ideas and done everything I can. I am leaving the UK this year to go to New Zeealand and will start to badger the warriors and NZRL as soon as I land. I will attend Quins RL games and I will run the Wakey bus, but thereafter, nada...no more.
Fact 8.
The treatment of fans by the club is nothing short of shocking! Since we left Brentford, the club has lost its "family" appeal and instead of having a beer with Rusty and a rabbit about the game, the main topic of conversation in the bars after the game is 99% negative. The club need to do something about this, as I spoke to a few fans on Saturday who said they feel like just giving up.

It is frustrating that I posted a half term report a few weeks back that was positive, but now I can honestly say, I have never felt so depressed or down about the club since I first watched them in 2002. Sad really.

Really need to keep some sense of perspective here GF. Yes, the club well and truly stuffed up the Catalans debacle, but do you really think anything else has materially changed in the last 2 weeks? Let's look at the whole "better or worse than previous years?" question in a wider context: We now have a competitive side, which to be honest is the main thing I have been hoping for since joining this merry train in 2002. That makes going to games much more fun, and will give us a fighting chance of building an audience over time. I remember bringing a gang of mates to see Broncos ship the best part of 40 against the Bulls in the first half once, not an easy sell to come back after that sample I can tell you. That problem has been overcome (and it was the hardest challenge).

Let's face facts and be realistic, the club had no leadership for the best part of 18 months - including the time any planning for 2009 would have been done. We have to give Paul a chance to get his feet under the table, build relationships with Mark and his team, and also develop the level of trust with David that will be required in order for any additional marketing investment to be supported. The owner pumps in god knows how much of his own money just to get competitive players on the pitch as it is. Give it time, please. All of this woe is me, and worse still "if only they'd listen to me" is starting to do my head in mate.

: Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:21 am  

Well done Gutterfax the hammer and the head of the nail have just met, but unfortunately as we all know it wont make a blind bit of difference as the admin at the club doesn't care about us. From my point of view I was a season ticket holder whilst I lived down south (doing 120mile round trip to the Valley) but even I am getting down about going to the away games and will seriously consider supporting my local club (Keighley Cougars) who are far more helpful and community minded

: Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:29 am  

Hull Kingston Bronco wrote:

Give it time, please. All of this woe is me, and worse still "if only they'd listen to me" is starting to do my head in mate.

Oh, don't get me wrong. It isn't woe is me or if only they'd listen to me.....it's just if they would actually do something. If someone can point to any activity that the club have carried out to attract new fans this year that has worked, I will be delighted.

2,245 which includes at least 250 kids and parents for the pre-match tournament and 50 odd welsh is a disgrace.
I really do fear for the club, because £20,000 in gate receipts just won't keep us afloat.

As I said, you can put as much positive spin on as you like, but the crowd on Saturday was shocking.