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Post by malvern2 on Sept 4, 2023 13:20:08 GMT
Im afraid you get it at every level where one club charges more than another. Do bishop think as there facilities are superior to many in the league that justifies charging more? I would hope so Si - personally think we under charge. Facilities = superior, Football = superior, Banter = superior, Hospitality = superior, All round atmosphere = superior. One county cup win in last 30 yrs,(and nowt else) superior football at its best. Trophy cabinet full o’ dust. |
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Post by rodentcatcher on Sept 4, 2023 13:20:12 GMT
Finally, a club with a marginally worse price structure than Whitley. Be giving our chairman ideas if he notices mind  While they're obviously superior in every way; have Bishops rethought the pitchside pint situation yet (not been this season)? Really bad setup with everyone peaking over each other's heads to get a view out the window while stood in the stand when the second half starts. Has always struck me as a fairly soulless ground lacking in character for this level in the pyramid, but appreciate everyone looks for different things in a ground. I think the terraced stand at Crook Town is a thing of beauty whereas others may want it to have an untimely meeting with a bulldozer, for example. IMO and many others, Heritage Park is one of the better 'newer' grounds in terms not being soulless, with some great viewing points and a proper terrace behind one of the goals. I mean look at the likes of Consett, Sunderland West End, Washingto....to name just a few |
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Post by varsoar on Sept 4, 2023 13:25:00 GMT
I don't understand the griping at concessions prices. £7 is value for money for 90 minutes of live football at any age. I get that people can look to other grounds for comparison at this level, but Bishop's have decided this is the correct amount to charge. It may be that it turns out to actually cost them if it results in fewer attendances by those affected - that's something they'll look at come seasons end no doubt - adjusting accordingly. If I don't think something is worth the asking price - I don't buy it. Same thing applies here. For what it's worth, I've no reason to question that locals were heard grumbling about it - regulars have had a few matches to get to grips wit h it by now and I've not personally heard a whisper inside the ground. Greed or good business? Time will tell.
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Post by rodentcatcher on Sept 4, 2023 14:24:51 GMT
I would hope so Si - personally think we under charge. Facilities = superior, Football = superior, Banter = superior, Hospitality = superior, All round atmosphere = superior. One county cup win in last 30 yrs,(and nowt else) superior football at its best. Trophy cabinet full o’ dust. x3 Durham Challenge Cup wins since 2001 = 22 years. Think its actually x6 Durham Challenge Cup wins since 1993, which is 30 years ago |
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Post by kingsway12 on Sept 4, 2023 15:31:55 GMT
Bishop's pricing structure is well advertised before games, posted on social media etc, it is up to the individual if they decide to pay or not.
With the absence of a set pricing structure from the FA and the League for step 5 clubs, dosent't help, though step 3 pricing is 12/8/4 and this set by the NPL.
Clubs in the Northern League maybe should bring this to the attention of next year's AGM and vote in a pricing structure.
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Post by sikirk on Sept 4, 2023 16:51:56 GMT
One county cup win in last 30 yrs,(and nowt else) superior football at its best. Trophy cabinet full o’ dust. x3 Durham Challenge Cup wins since 2001 = 22 years. Think its actually x6 Durham Challenge Cup wins since 1993, which is 30 years ago Hardly major trophy’s these days though, what about fa cup round one, vase finals and league titles Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Post by kingsway12 on Sept 4, 2023 17:38:13 GMT
Sikirk
We at Bishop's are very proud of our club, and for the first time since leaving Kingsway, the team assembled is challenging and playing out some great football, so we are full of optimism, remember the Bishops were the first club in the 80's to leave the Northern League to volunteer to play at a higher level.
Easy being a keyboard warrior and picking fault, pointing out, just look at the FA Cup, early 1980's the Northern League had 4 teams in the 1st round proper, look at today's FA Cup 2nd qualifying round draw, the Northern League will have only one club in it, sooner than later only at step 4 will qualify a club to play in the FA Cup, that's a debate Sikirk.
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Post by jambon on Sept 4, 2023 17:39:50 GMT
If you shop at m&s you expect to pay more.if you shop at aldi your carrier bags are more expensive than the beans !!!
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Post by sikirk on Sept 4, 2023 17:59:08 GMT
Sikirk We at Bishop's are very proud of our club, and for the first time since leaving Kingsway, the team assembled is challenging and playing out some great football, so we are full of optimism, remember the Bishops were the first club in the 80's to leave the Northern League to volunteer to play at a higher level. Easy being a keyboard warrior and picking fault, pointing out, just look at the FA Cup, early 1980's the Northern League had 4 teams in the 1st round proper, look at today's FA Cup 2nd qualifying round draw, the Northern League will have only one club in it, sooner than later only at step 4 will qualify a club to play in the FA Cup, that's a debate Sikirk. I agree but if bishops so big why have they been in the northern league for so long? Compulsory promtion has been around a few seasons now. And the success was years ago, like last century. Not that i would begrudge bishop some sucess though in vase and league and hell they may even beat s shields in fa cup |
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Post by braunton on Sept 5, 2023 6:10:02 GMT
regarding the pricing structure not if i remembering right but during my time a club official didnt both clubs had to agree the entry fee for FA competitions . I had a big agruement with Chester when we played them at home in the FA Cup there wanted to double the normal price we said no and agreed a compromise
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Post by mut on Sept 5, 2023 21:59:11 GMT
Sikirk We at Bishop's are very proud of our club, and for the first time since leaving Kingsway, the team assembled is challenging and playing out some great football, so we are full of optimism, remember the Bishops were the first club in the 80's to leave the Northern League to volunteer to play at a higher level. Easy being a keyboard warrior and picking fault, pointing out, just look at the FA Cup, early 1980's the Northern League had 4 teams in the 1st round proper, look at today's FA Cup 2nd qualifying round draw, the Northern League will have only one club in it, sooner than later only at step 4 will qualify a club to play in the FA Cup, that's a debate Sikirk. I agree but if bishops so big why have they been in the northern league for so long? Compulsory promtion has been around a few seasons now. And the success was years ago, like last century. Not that i would begrudge bishop some sucess though in vase and league and hell they may even beat s shields in fa cup Si I like you as a fella.but I will ask you this?are you suggesting we should of went massively into debt to compete against likes of spenny for a couple of years.debts we would never of recovered from.bare in mind your a gateshead fan and your club almost went bust through dodgy ownership.you know how darlo stand now very well as your often on their forum.....I'm a believer in you spend what you've got and our only real shot was 2013 when myers left.hed built a cracking team on a pittance,that really shouldn't of been broken up.2 years later 5/6 of them played in fa cup 3rd round.just kids with us |
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Post by mut on Sept 5, 2023 22:05:59 GMT
And also bare in mind brad groves current business struggles whilst funding spenny and hmrc basically saying he's unfit to run a company......behave yourself mate.yes old regimes should of backed managers more but not to that level.if we had a chairman who funded as much I'd expect promotion every year,not 4 or 5 titles and no ground improvements until won piss pot Cup.ok they doing well at minute but this could come crashing at any minute
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Post by sikirk on Sept 5, 2023 22:30:11 GMT
It was several years ago now both darlo and spenny got promoted so there current issues (do they both have any off field issues?) are not down to overspending winning northern league and when Gateshead nearly went bust that was hardly due to loads of cash been hoyed around to gain promotion, more a case of wages and bills not been paid due to the club been ran into the deck for no apparent reason. Lets look at those promoted since compulsory promotion came in, are any in debt, not that i know off. Dunston, aycliffe, shildon et all have been promoted to the northern premier and they get same crowds as bishop, maybe even smaller. Surely not all those are loaded with debt? Was harder years ago with only one promotion spot and champions refusing promotion but even then down to 3rd could take promotion. Good a chance as any now for bishop
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Post by mut on Sept 5, 2023 22:50:34 GMT
Nah but shildon got pumped for years.dunston fair play......first year we had really competitive budget(last)honestly,hand on heart I tuelly believe we blew it.but shit happens....wel rewrite the final page(jopefully)in this part of our history come April.....for now its about 3 points on Saturday then a minor trip to Peterlee next Saturday.thats a minor joke mind,how times change
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Post by handifan on Sept 6, 2023 18:58:08 GMT
Eventually, turds will float to the top.
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