Quins Clowns/Bar : Thu Feb 26, 2009 2:51 pm  

Just a thought which admittedly isnt a polished proposal but i thought it could be something worth discussing. Quins RL Fans have many many things going in their favour but do not seem to be embracing the game apart from a select few hardcore devoted fans. Which got me thinking about novel ideas to provide a catalyst to bolstering numbers. As i said, this is just the seed being planted and not the harvest of the fruit. Looking at the fan base, would it not be wise to set up something along the lines of crickets Barmy Army, but in a Quins RL incarnation. Please see the following link: http://www.barmyarmy.com/about/index.php?m=history As far as im aware there is no other 'independent' supporters club in RL. The cricketting Barmy Army were based on a small hardcore group of fans to make their existence as pleasurable for them and others. Personally the idea of setting something up like this sounds fun, is 'different' and has solid goals and methods. NOTE: im not saying it becomes the Barmy Army for RL, just the ethos and its development could be a useful blue print to help the Quins cause. Just a thought. Im prepared to hear ideas, im prepared to have ideas shot down - but something is better than nothing. This could enhance and galvanise the passion already there, or it could be seen as a poop idea. But discussion is better than not! Let the ideas flow!

Just a thought which admittedly isnt a polished proposal but i thought it could be something worth discussing. Quins RL Fans have many many things going in their favour but do not seem to be embracing the game apart from a select few hardcore devoted fans. Which got me thinking about novel ideas to provide a catalyst to bolstering numbers. As i said, this is just the seed being planted and not the harvest of the fruit. Looking at the fan base, would it not be wise to set up something along the lines of crickets Barmy Army, but in a Quins RL incarnation. Please see the following link: http://www.barmyarmy.com/about/index.php?m=history As far as im aware there is no other 'independent' supporters club in RL. The cricketting Barmy Army were based on a small hardcore group of fans to make their existence as pleasurable for them and others. Personally the idea of setting something up like this sounds fun, is 'different' and has solid goals and methods. NOTE: im not saying it becomes the Barmy Army for RL, just the ethos and its development could be a useful blue print to help the Quins cause. Just a thought. Im prepared to hear ideas, im prepared to have ideas shot down - but something is better than nothing. This could enhance and galvanise the passion already there, or it could be seen as a poop idea. But discussion is better than not! Let the ideas flow!

: Thu Feb 26, 2009 3:11 pm  

Loyal and Loud already exists.

And the "Away Crew" apparently.

: Thu Feb 26, 2009 3:12 pm  

Isnt Loyal and Loud a club initiative rather than an independent initiative?

Also, as a newcomer, who would i contact about Loyal and Loud about becoming a member? What benefits do i get etc? What do they do to attract new members?

: Thu Feb 26, 2009 3:15 pm  

ExiledFromHull wrote:

Isnt Loyal and Loud a club initiative rather than an independent initiative?

Sort of. It was pushed for by people on here. I can't see any benefits of another initiative, independent or not. I don't think creating further cliques is the way forward and IMO they would be counter productive.

: Thu Feb 26, 2009 3:18 pm  

LISTER

As i said, maybe something like this could galvanise support.
You suggest it would create 'further' cliques, which leads me to believe that some already exist.

If one umbrella group existed, would this not draw them together under a single name and purpose and offer one voice both on supporting and also to the club in terms of airing opinion?

: Thu Feb 26, 2009 3:21 pm  

ExiledFromHull wrote:

LISTER

As i said, maybe something like this could galvanise support.
You suggest it would create 'further' cliques, which leads me to believe that some already exist.

If one umbrella group existed, would this not draw them together under a single name and purpose and offer one voice both on supporting and also to the club in terms of airing opinion?

How would this galvanise support?

There is already one umbrella group, supporting the only top class professional RL team in the South. I don't see the point of an independent voice at the moment, can't see it offering anything. If anyone has an opinion, they e-mail or phone the club, who listen. Don't see the point of having some sort of group to hide behind.

: Thu Feb 26, 2009 3:23 pm  

I dont think its hiding behind anything.

You said 'cliques' exist - this could be a way of drawing them together?

Anyone else have any thoughts on this?
Its just a suggestion. As a supporter looking to start following Quins, something like this would appeal to me, rather than just make my way to the game and sit on my own.

: Thu Feb 26, 2009 3:29 pm  

ExiledFromHull wrote:

I dont think its hiding behind anything.

You said 'cliques' exist - this could be a way of drawing them together?

Anyone else have any thoughts on this?
Its just a suggestion. As a supporter looking to start following Quins, something like this would appeal to me, rather than just make my way to the game and sit on my own.

I didn't say cliques exist, there is already the Loyal and Loud which is a bit of fun and fine. The club needs everyone supporting them as 1 body, I honestly see no point of an indepdent group, and you have provided no benefits at all.

You know, go to the game, try and initiate a conversation with the person next to you. Its not difficult. You said you've been to loads of games before, so why are you now claiming to "start following Quins"?

: Thu Feb 26, 2009 3:33 pm  

But you did say this would create 'further' cliques!

The assumption being some already exist, and this new section would be a 'further' clique!

I wasnt offering benefits either - i said this was the seed and not the fruit.
You're clearly not in favour and thats cool.
It was a discussion point for all members.

We have 1 x No!

: Thu Feb 26, 2009 3:35 pm  

ExiledFromHull wrote:

But you did say this would create 'further' cliques!

The assumption being some already exist, and this new section would be a 'further' clique!

I wasnt offering benefits either - i said this was the seed and not the fruit.
You're clearly not in favour and thats cool.
It was a discussion point for all members.

We have 1 x No!

There is 1 clique. Another would create a number of cliques. 2 cliques.

So you come up with a suggestion and offer no benefits? Great, i'm sure people are really going to come out in force in support of this marvelous idea.