Went to the pre-season friendlies for the last couple of seasons. The away section is opposite the main stand, covered terracing up to the halfway line, with a small stand of about 100 seats in the corner. If Barnet give us all of the terraced area on that side, I reckon 1500 plus. High Barnet tube station is 5 minutes walk.
As far as I am aware you just get told the game is being televised and the only people who can really object are the police, who have to agree the new kick-off time.
[cite]Posted By: Airman Brown[/cite]As far as I am aware you just get told the game is being televised and the only people who can really object are the police, who have to agree the new kick-off time.
Seems they've thought about it, the reason they've given is that it will increase awareness of the club.
Hypocritical as far as I'm concerned but maybe I'm a harsh judge!
You can't dodge pursuing the ethos of the club for £67,500 and a bit of publicity, the advantages of TV involvement in football are clear, they chose to start something that ignored them. The first time the opportunity comes along they are straight on the gravy train just like those they profess to despise. They even sing songs about playing at 3pm on a saturday! Hypocrisy in my opinion.
This is their manifesto. Fail to see any contradiction with taking TV money
FC United of Manchester is a new football club founded by disaffected and disenfranchised Manchester United supporters. Our aim is to create a sustainable club for the long term which is owned and democratically run by its members, which is accessible to all the communities of Manchester and one in which they can participate fully.
Although driven by very different circumstances, FC United of Manchester takes as its inspiration a number of supporters' groups who have gone down this route, including AFC Wimbledon, who have offered unstinting support.
FC United of Manchester is intended to create a football club which addresses the concerns which many Manchester United fans have had over the last decade or more with how the club and football have developed, culminating in the club's takeover by Malcolm Glazer. We will follow the best traditions of Manchester United's past by developing policies which encourage youth participation in terms of both playing and supporting.
FC United of Manchester will be formed as a member-owned, democratic, and non-profit making entity on the Industrial and Provident Society company model. The EGM will focus on the election of a board of directors by the members, and the direction of the club over the coming season.
We have ambitious and long term plans. Above all we want to be seen as a good example of how a club can be run in the interests of its members and be of benefit to its local communities. However, we are a new club and will require patience in order to reach our goals. With the help of all our members and supporters we are confident we can achieve them.
Seven core principles of how the club will operate are set out below, and once agreed by the membership, will be protected by all elected Board members:
The Board will be democratically elected by its members.
Decisions taken by the membership will be decided on a one member, one vote basis.
The club will develop strong links with the local community and strive to be accessible to all, discriminating against none.
The club will endeavour to make admission prices as affordable as possible, to as wide a constituency as possible.
The club will encourage young, local participation - playing and supporting - whenever possible.
The Board will strive wherever possible to avoid outright commercialism.
The club will remain a non-profit organisation.
[cite]Posted By: Jints[/cite]This is their manifesto. Fail to see any contradiction with taking TV money
The Board will strive wherever possible to avoid outright commercialism.
this ??
Why is accepting money for televising the game any more commericial then selling tickets?
I get from their manifesto that they key things are that the club is owned by fans, is democratic and is non-profit making. Don't see any problem with televising the odd game and doubt if they had a choice any way.
Details on OS: Tickets for Charlton's FA Cup first-round trip to Barnet go on restricted sale at The Valley from 10am on Thursday morning - and the club is making special arrangements to assist fans wishing to buy them on Saturday.
The initial allocation of 1,260 covered terrace places and 245 seats for the match at Underhill on Saturday, November 6th (3pm) will first go on sale to VIP five-year and Valley Gold season-ticket holders, plus fans with a purchase history of three away fixtures this season.
Adult tickets are priced £16 for seats and £15 for the terrace, with both areas £12 for over 60s, U18s and students, and £8 for U11s. Concessions would not be available on the day of the game, should tickets remain available at that stage.
VIPs and Valley Gold members who are season-ticket holders will be able to buy a maximum of one adult and one child ticket each from Thursday, while away regulars can buy up to the number they have purchased for all their qualifying games
My brother [works for BBC] set up for Harry Redknapp to speak to Hythe Town manager (and big Spurs fan) Scott Porter this morning via Radio Kent. All very bizarre! Said he would loan Hythe Town Bale.
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High Barnet tube station is 5 minutes walk.
so home to Port Vale. Have the live games been decided yet.
Rochdale v FC United Of Manchester
Friday 5 November
Live on ESPN
7.45pm kick-off
Cambridge United v Huddersfield
Saturday 6 November
Live on ESPN
5.30pm kick-off
Southport v Sheffield Wednesday
Sunday 7 November
Live on ITV
12.00 kick-off
The FA Cup Second Round Draw
Sunday 7 November
Live on ITV
Time TBC
A bit of dosh really does squash any ethical standpoints dead doesn't it
Seems they've thought about it, the reason they've given is that it will increase awareness of the club.
I thought both clubs had to agree?
Hypocritical as far as I'm concerned but maybe I'm a harsh judge!
You can't dodge pursuing the ethos of the club for £67,500 and a bit of publicity, the advantages of TV involvement in football are clear, they chose to start something that ignored them. The first time the opportunity comes along they are straight on the gravy train just like those they profess to despise. They even sing songs about playing at 3pm on a saturday! Hypocrisy in my opinion.
FC United of Manchester is a new football club founded by disaffected and disenfranchised Manchester United supporters. Our aim is to create a sustainable club for the long term which is owned and democratically run by its members, which is accessible to all the communities of Manchester and one in which they can participate fully.
Although driven by very different circumstances, FC United of Manchester takes as its inspiration a number of supporters' groups who have gone down this route, including AFC Wimbledon, who have offered unstinting support.
FC United of Manchester is intended to create a football club which addresses the concerns which many Manchester United fans have had over the last decade or more with how the club and football have developed, culminating in the club's takeover by Malcolm Glazer. We will follow the best traditions of Manchester United's past by developing policies which encourage youth participation in terms of both playing and supporting.
FC United of Manchester will be formed as a member-owned, democratic, and non-profit making entity on the Industrial and Provident Society company model. The EGM will focus on the election of a board of directors by the members, and the direction of the club over the coming season.
We have ambitious and long term plans. Above all we want to be seen as a good example of how a club can be run in the interests of its members and be of benefit to its local communities. However, we are a new club and will require patience in order to reach our goals. With the help of all our members and supporters we are confident we can achieve them.
Seven core principles of how the club will operate are set out below, and once agreed by the membership, will be protected by all elected Board members:
The Board will be democratically elected by its members.
Decisions taken by the membership will be decided on a one member, one vote basis.
The club will develop strong links with the local community and strive to be accessible to all, discriminating against none.
The club will endeavour to make admission prices as affordable as possible, to as wide a constituency as possible.
The club will encourage young, local participation - playing and supporting - whenever possible.
The Board will strive wherever possible to avoid outright commercialism.
The club will remain a non-profit organisation.
this ??
Why is accepting money for televising the game any more commericial then selling tickets?
I get from their manifesto that they key things are that the club is owned by fans, is democratic and is non-profit making. Don't see any problem with televising the odd game and doubt if they had a choice any way.
Tickets for Charlton's FA Cup first-round trip to Barnet go on restricted sale at The Valley from 10am on Thursday morning - and the club is making special arrangements to assist fans wishing to buy them on Saturday.
The initial allocation of 1,260 covered terrace places and 245 seats for the match at Underhill on Saturday, November 6th (3pm) will first go on sale to VIP five-year and Valley Gold season-ticket holders, plus fans with a purchase history of three away fixtures this season.
Adult tickets are priced £16 for seats and £15 for the terrace, with both areas £12 for over 60s, U18s and students, and £8 for U11s. Concessions would not be available on the day of the game, should tickets remain available at that stage.
VIPs and Valley Gold members who are season-ticket holders will be able to buy a maximum of one adult and one child ticket each from Thursday, while away regulars can buy up to the number they have purchased for all their qualifying games
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