| Pearl St. Turnstile Debacle. 19:16 - Apr 5 with 9720 views | Kingstdale |
Arrived at Pearl St turnstiles just after 2...getting in early just like the club asked us to.
Absolute debacle...only 2 out of the 4 turnstiles open...1 queue hardly moving. A decision was made to open the gate and allow people in using a handheld scanner.
Still not in by 2.45...apparently neither of the scanners in the turnstiles were now working. No explanation or announcement from anyone.
Everyone then proceeded to go through the gate with just one poor lass trying..unsuccessfully..to scan tickets.
Another embarrassing situation on what was our biggest game in a few years. [Post edited 5 Apr 19:24]
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| Pearl St. Turnstile Debacle. on 19:59 - Apr 12 with 675 views | 442Dale |
| Pearl St. Turnstile Debacle. on 18:57 - Apr 12 by TalkingSutty |
It seems nearly 500 season card holders boycotted today's game also, today's attendance was 1,770. When supporters voice their concerns it's important that those in the Boardroom don't dismiss them as irrelevant, not when youre trying to increase attendances. We are in a play off spot and 500 season tickets didn't attend today, there has to be a reason for that. [Post edited 12 Apr 19:16]
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It was good too see recognition in Cameron Ogden’s statement about fan concerns. This part said a lot:
“The Club and the team have no automatic right to receive your unwavering support and robust feedback when things don’t go well is rightfully part and parcel of football”
They are fully aware.
Now there appears to be an issue around these bans, so hopefully that is sorted and those who weren’t on the pitch or part of the trouble aren’t impacted - that has to be a priority. Allied to that, and it’s much easier to say after a comprehensive win playing direct, attacking football, there was also an obvious plea within the same statement from CO about everyone coming together for the final few games.
We’ve seen a lot worse periods at this club yet, as bad as this season has been at times, it still could be a real opportunity to gain some success. We don’t see too much of that as Dale fans, so playing a part in helping to achieve it is the message about the bigger picture right now.
Altrincham and next Monday might be disasters again. Then again, they might not be. If they are, the criticism will be justified. If they’re not, it might be quite enjoyable to witness.
Because today was. |  |
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| Pearl St. Turnstile Debacle. on 21:15 - Apr 12 with 494 views | TalkingSutty |
| Pearl St. Turnstile Debacle. on 19:59 - Apr 12 by 442Dale |
It was good too see recognition in Cameron Ogden’s statement about fan concerns. This part said a lot:
“The Club and the team have no automatic right to receive your unwavering support and robust feedback when things don’t go well is rightfully part and parcel of football”
They are fully aware.
Now there appears to be an issue around these bans, so hopefully that is sorted and those who weren’t on the pitch or part of the trouble aren’t impacted - that has to be a priority. Allied to that, and it’s much easier to say after a comprehensive win playing direct, attacking football, there was also an obvious plea within the same statement from CO about everyone coming together for the final few games.
We’ve seen a lot worse periods at this club yet, as bad as this season has been at times, it still could be a real opportunity to gain some success. We don’t see too much of that as Dale fans, so playing a part in helping to achieve it is the message about the bigger picture right now.
Altrincham and next Monday might be disasters again. Then again, they might not be. If they are, the criticism will be justified. If they’re not, it might be quite enjoyable to witness.
Because today was. |
Can't argue with that...which is very unusual for me as you know  |  | | |
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