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Post by ac on Feb 21, 2009 20:54:29 GMT
BM7 already! The Big Match, now in its seventh year, will take place on: Friday 1st May 2009 - The Tony Moore Memorial Shield Subject to approval by the Board of WCFC. For those of you who don't know. Every year we have a match for supporters of WCFC. The two teams - HOME V AWAY each consist of 15 players and we have roll on roll off substitutions . The HOME TEAM plays in the Home Kit and from the HOME dressing room & the AWAY TEAM in the away kit & away dressing room. To play costs £35 to start the game & £30 to start as Sub. This year to shake it up a bit, we are going to have: Home Team: Under 35's V Away Team: Over 35's THE KICK OFF WILL BE 7.15PM If you want to play email me to wcfcst@elite-uk.com or come up to the HK Lounge at the next home game. Rich Widdowson Anything related to BM7 should now be posted here. |
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Post by henrymanners on Feb 21, 2009 20:56:31 GMT
Is BM7 going ahead? that post says subject to approval
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Post by Mark on Feb 21, 2009 21:38:04 GMT
I aim to be a part of BM again this year but isn't U35's v O35's a bit unfair on us old timers? maybe the u35 team have to play blindfolded  |
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Post by henrymanners on Feb 22, 2009 12:06:52 GMT
Again the post says subject to approval in red. Ao is it happening?
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Post by nobbysnuts on Mar 5, 2009 14:29:14 GMT
Anyone know how much the club are charging for the use of sgl?
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Post by birdfeeder on Mar 5, 2009 15:17:52 GMT
Again the post says subject to approval in red. Ao is it happening? YES IT IS. |
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Post by richwidd on Mar 5, 2009 17:48:36 GMT
Again the post says subject to approval in red. Ao is it happening? Yes it is. There is another post with BM7 Teams with more info. |
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Post by richwidd on Mar 5, 2009 17:52:52 GMT
Anyone know how much the club are charging for the use of sgl? We are paying £600 + another £300 in sponsorship. |
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Post by cityslicker01 on Mar 5, 2009 18:41:21 GMT
my cheque will be winging its way to you as we speak, provided you can get double XL shirts lol,
I aint played for over 2 years
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Post by bigsteve on Mar 6, 2009 8:50:28 GMT
Everyone needs to get money in pretty fast. there are 25 players listed so far which is £875 The cost of the pitch plus "sponsorship" is £900.
Whats this sponsorship? Ok so the Board want to take the idea of fun out of the Big Match , but just rent the pitch and sod the sponsorship. It doesnt look like the Supporters Trust will get a penny from BM7
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Post by Tony is not to despondent now. on Mar 6, 2009 8:53:19 GMT
What is the actual sponsorship? And who will be the sponsor?
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Post by nobbysnuts on Mar 6, 2009 9:30:23 GMT
Everyone needs to get money in pretty fast. there are 25 players listed so far which is £875 The cost of the pitch plus "sponsorship" is £900. Whats this sponsorship? Ok so the Board want to take the idea of fun out of the Big Match , but just rent the pitch and sod the sponsorship. It doesn't look like the Supporters Trust will get a penny from BM7 We know some board members have "issues" with the trust and feel that all money should go direct to the club. I feel the cost has been set deliberately high to ensure there is little margin for money going anywhere else. Could it be played somewhere else? handing money over to WCFC board unconditionally isn't a very attractive prospect. The Big match has always been seen as a way of engaging with the fans and has been brilliantly run by Rich but sadly it has been tainted by now by the greed and desire to squeeze money from the wrong places. |
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Post by bigsteve on Mar 6, 2009 9:58:36 GMT
For me Panter has always had one objective, squeeze more money out of loyal supporters. Big Match was brilliant way of giving a little back to supporters at the end of the year. The Board are clearly too thick to understand that if they played fair with supporters, they'd probably get all the money given to the club anyway, plus bar money, plus the money raised through the auction. Issues surrounding the Supporters Trust are created by the Boards paranoia, they know that a strong Supporters Trust will see through their dodgy dealings.
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Post by Mark on Mar 6, 2009 10:52:59 GMT
[quote author=nobbysnuts board=offthepitch thread=1914 post=26546 time=1236331823
Could it be played somewhere else?
handing money over to WCFC board unconditionally isn't a very attractive prospect.
The Big match has always been seen as a way of engaging with the fans and has been brilliantly run by Rich but sadly it has been tainted by now by the greed and desire to squeeze money from the wrong places.[/quote]
I agree. Play it somewhere else.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2009 11:59:18 GMT
This has been a fantastic acheivment by Rich, and with Derek and others he created a memorable, and profitable, event. Certainly the first BM was a night I'll never forget.
I'm pretty fit this year but, much as I'd like to, I won't get involved if it means giving funds to this board of directors.
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Post by cogg on Mar 6, 2009 13:02:50 GMT
Andy, I always thought you were fit ;-)
I am not fit at all, but would love a chance to put the boots back on again and moan at my fellow players as usual, but I am not giving money to the Board as it stands...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2009 13:15:37 GMT
Actually I would have played but my agent can't agree terms.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2009 14:26:43 GMT
This is really kind of sad. The previous Chairman didn't do much right, but he did at least understand the concept of Big Match. Bob Marley too put a lot into making sure BM was a money raiser as well as a great evening. Big Match 1 will live in my memory too Ealing, and there's a certain distinction of being remembered through failure, as the worst penalty to be taken EVER at SGL!!! This was one event at SGL I could even get my wife to watch, and my youngest son. It was a fantastic season ender for all supporters concerned. Plus, it raised money for the football club without anyone feeling that they'd been in any way fleeced. I think the Big Matches were raking in a couple of grand each time, some for the football club and some for the benefit of supporters.
Come on Mr Hampson, you read this message board, you want to engage with supporters and their families in a way that can extend the WCFC football family. Jeez, with a bit of goodwill we could probably even put a band on in the Social Club to raise more money, or have another auction.
This isn't just a bunch of people who want to kick a ball around on the turf at SGL. This is serious supporters who every season endure a lot of pain and wallet emptying to keep this club rolling on. Most of the people involved in BM are simply punters who pay week in week out to watch football. BM is a chance for the football club to give them a little something back, in return for a payment of £35. As the event is split with the Supporters Trust (who I think you realise are where the "fresh blood" is going to come from) then surely its only fair that BM be used to raise funds for their cause, to strengthen their ability to help you!! The present arrangement sees all the money swallowed up directly by the football club. Its just not right, its almost as if you don't actually want Big Match taking place. Maybe if you understood a bit more of the history of the last 7 years, you'd understand a little better, although it appears that the attitude towards even the most loyal supporters is hardening.
I'm saddened by the approach of the club regarding BM, I wonder, how much the football club charged Simon Williams for his use of the Social Club for his personal friends to sell their wares on Ladies Day!!
I'm going to have to reconsider my involvement in BM7 now. I was looking forward to reacqainting myself with the Tiger Skin coat and big cigar!!! But if the entertainment and community spirit is being knocked out of Big Match 7, then whats the point? Mr Hampson, do you really care so little about your loyal supporters?
And what the devil is this "Sponsorship" about. Who's sponsoring who? how?
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Post by StopfordianWCFC on Mar 6, 2009 19:41:00 GMT
This is really kind of sad. The previous Chairman didn't do much right, but he did at least understand the concept of Big Match. Bob Marley too put a lot into making sure BM was a money raiser as well as a great evening. Big Match 1 will live in my memory too Ealing, and there's a certain distinction of being remembered through failure, as the worst penalty to be taken EVER at SGL!!! This was one event at SGL I could even get my wife to watch, and my youngest son. It was a fantastic season ender for all supporters concerned. Plus, it raised money for the football club without anyone feeling that they'd been in any way fleeced. I think the Big Matches were raking in a couple of grand each time, some for the football club and some for the benefit of supporters. Come on Mr Hampson, you read this message board, you want to engage with supporters and their families in a way that can extend the WCFC football family. Jeez, with a bit of goodwill we could probably even put a band on in the Social Club to raise more money, or have another auction. This isn't just a bunch of people who want to kick a ball around on the turf at SGL. This is serious supporters who every season endure a lot of pain and wallet emptying to keep this club rolling on. Most of the people involved in BM are simply punters who pay week in week out to watch football. BM is a chance for the football club to give them a little something back, in return for a payment of £35. As the event is split with the Supporters Trust (who I think you realise are where the "fresh blood" is going to come from) then surely its only fair that BM be used to raise funds for their cause, to strengthen their ability to help you!! The present arrangement sees all the money swallowed up directly by the football club. Its just not right, its almost as if you don't actually want Big Match taking place. Maybe if you understood a bit more of the history of the last 7 years, you'd understand a little better, although it appears that the attitude towards even the most loyal supporters is hardening. I'm saddened by the approach of the club regarding BM, I wonder, how much the football club charged IDIFF for his use of the Social Club for his personal friends to sell their wares on Ladies Day!! I'm going to have to reconsider my involvement in BM7 now. I was looking forward to reacqainting myself with the Tiger Skin coat and big cigar!!! But if the entertainment and community spirit is being knocked out of Big Match 7, then whats the point? Mr Hampson, do you really care so little about your loyal supporters? And what the devil is this "Sponsorship" about. Who's sponsoring who? how? I believe that penalty was BM2 BM1 was an exciting 7-4 goal fest! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2009 23:49:54 GMT
Yes, I was thinking the same. The pens were from BM2 - so was the fur coat BM3?
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Post by cogg on Mar 7, 2009 13:29:55 GMT
think the coat was BM3. I have some great photos of that night I must dig out. Remind of when life was good ;-)
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Post by wakefield on Mar 7, 2009 16:55:55 GMT
Big Match 001 really was special.
Not only was it the fulfilment of a lifelong dream - it was the whole event! starting from meeting up, the prematch banter and stories about Snapper and JB etc etc
The restlessness in the changing rooms - running onto the pitch, really proud, stomach churning, feeling so youthful listening to 'Time is Tight', Capn Crazy's commentary - then at half time the floodlights came on. Final whistle and a lump in my throat and then the Photo's
And afterwards in the VP's Lounge - nice chilli and rice and then the auction. Great to see Doc Sorenson there too.
BM7.... perhaps its become a bit jaded, tarnished even?
The Final BM at SGL will be one to look for - (perhaps thats BM7) - who the hell knows...
I will never ever forget that BM 1 - still have the photo's but best I have the memory.
(That 'penalty' was BM 2 - I have never laughed so much since)
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2009 18:07:10 GMT
Wakey, I'm trying to remember your penalty |
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Post by Croc on Mar 7, 2009 20:47:01 GMT
wakefield - if you can - could you upload the photos from the first BM?
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Post by StopfordianWCFC on Mar 7, 2009 20:55:42 GMT
wakefield - if you can - could you upload the photos from the first BM? Yes please - seconded |
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Post by wakefield on Mar 7, 2009 23:40:26 GMT
Manc, Croc.
PM me please. If that helps.
I have no idea how to do this for you alone. (upload photo's).
All I have is a photo of the me and then the 'home' team and some 'dodgy' ones the 'Blonde' took.
This was in the day's before digital really took hold - so many photo's were printed and then literally 'cut and pasted' into a family album...
But I do have a 'digital' of a young Manc with an impressive 'tash'.... thought I'd keep it in case he got famous.....
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2009 10:51:35 GMT
It's weird - like looking back at a distant era.
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Post by StopfordianWCFC on Mar 8, 2009 17:02:35 GMT
Manc, Croc. PM me please. If that helps. I have no idea how to do this for you alone. (upload photo's). All I have is a photo of the me and then the 'home' team and some 'dodgy' ones the 'Blonde' took. This was in the day's before digital really took hold - so many photo's were printed and then literally 'cut and pasted' into a family album... But I do have a 'digital' of a young Manc with an impressive 'tash'.... thought I'd keep it in case he got famous..... Tash? That can't be me surely...... I only did stubble at worst! |
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Post by prestonwcfc on Mar 8, 2009 18:20:31 GMT
Manc, Croc. PM me please. If that helps. I have no idea how to do this for you alone. (upload photo's). All I have is a photo of the me and then the 'home' team and some 'dodgy' ones the 'Blonde' took. This was in the day's before digital really took hold - so many photo's were printed and then literally 'cut and pasted' into a family album... But I do have a 'digital' of a young Manc with an impressive 'tash'.... thought I'd keep it in case he got famous..... Tash? That can't be me surely...... I only did stubble at worst! Sounds like the piccie needs to be posted on here to solve an arguement |
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