GOAT 30,449 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Just out of curiousity is it against any law for the club to set up a big tent in one of the car parks that opens before and after the games to bring in some money and also make going to the game a day out for people rather than a 90 minute game then rush away to beat the traffic?Why can't the club set up a fanzone, activities for the younger bears and drink for the adults? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryMc 2,398 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 There will probably be major Health & Safety laws preventing this.And drink in a carpark at Ibrox? that will go down well with Adolf Salmond.Not a bad idea though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coplandbear11 1,087 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Be good if they done something like that over in the complex. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jafrfc 614 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 This would be a cracking idea. A lot of European clubs do it and I don't see why we shouldn't follow suit. People would arrive earlier at games, especially if you could get a beer or two. New revenue for the club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLawMan 6,240 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Just out of curiousity is it against any law for the club to set up a big tent in one of the car parks that opens before and after the games to bring in some money and also make going to the game a day out for people rather than a 90 minute game then rush away to beat the traffic?Why can't the club set up a fanzone, activities for the younger bears and drink for the adults?Good idea Goat Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFarmer 260 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Im sure newcaslte did a deal recently where they left a section of the ground unsold (I dunno say 2000 tickets) then these seats were available for pay on the gate, but you had to arrive an hour before KO, and the tickets were a discounted price. So basically they had 2000 fans (for example, dont know the exact number) in the stadium for an hour buying booze, food, etc. Probs wouldnt work here as we cant sell booze in the ground. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redmond7 1,200 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Just out of curiousity is it against any law for the club to set up a big tent in one of the car parks that opens before and after the games to bring in some money and also make going to the game a day out for people rather than a 90 minute game then rush away to beat the traffic?Why can't the club set up a fanzone, activities for the younger bears and drink for the adults?Well when the Scottish Claymores used to play at Hampden, they set up a huge marquee on lesser hampden with tents for displays of various kinds, they had an outside bar, places to eat, games areas for the kids and stuff like that. Obviously the crowds were nowhere near what they are at a football match involving the Rangers but surely the basic idea would seem to be a pretty good one? If one sport, albeit a very minor one, could do it why cant football? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 The club already have Bar72, the idea of a tent serving alcohol would cause all kinds of problems. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
debear 603 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 They would have to apply for a license, which would instantly be knocked back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCstuart 317 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Would be brilliant, good idea. Anyone that's been to the City of Manchester stadium and saw 'City Square' before and after games would agree. They've got outdoor bars with heaters and sell drink and pies and the like, with big screens showing the highlights and a commentator who goes about the crowd doing interviews about the game with fans. Obviously our financial situation isn't quite the same, but we could start somewhere! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz52 11,837 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 What about a ball pit for kids outside the Louden Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOAT 30,449 Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Would be brilliant, good idea. Anyone that's been to the City of Manchester stadium and saw 'City Square' before and after games would agree. They've got outdoor bars with heaters and sell drink and pies and the like, with big screens showing the highlights and a commentator who goes about the crowd doing interviews about the game with fans. Obviously our financial situation isn't quite the same, but we could start somewhere!It's exqctly the sort of thing that should be getting thought of. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weird_Beard 99 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 It would be a great Idea. It would probably also help convert my son who is a 'buddy' into a bear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weird_Beard 99 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 What about a ball pit for kids outside the Louden Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOAT 30,449 Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Just read up on that city square, that's exactly what the club should be doing. They have DJ's and everything in the place. Open it a few hours before kick off and close it a few hours after, or even keep it going if it's a saturday 3pm kick off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirrhillLoyal 318 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 It would be great, and also bring in a lot of money. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky_RFC 2 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Just out of curiousity is it against any law for the club to set up a big tent in one of the car parks that opens before and after the games to bring in some money and also make going to the game a day out for people rather than a 90 minute game then rush away to beat the traffic?Why can't the club set up a fanzone, activities for the younger bears and drink for the adults?I think that's a fantastic shout mate. One of the big differences down south is the fact they are licensed to sell beer in the ground and alot of their stadiums are in and around lively parts of town with plenty bars etc. Which generates income and improves the atmosphere in and around the stadium.Would love to see us do something like this, get entertainment involved for pre/post match. Would also maybe make a difference to the subway loyal and not leave us with a half empty stadium for the last 10 minutes of games. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 19,053 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 We sold candy floss and American shit at the St Johnstone game in November. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirrhillLoyal 318 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 http://www.mcfc.co.uk/citytv/features/2011/april/city-square-celebrates-wembley-winLooks decent! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 19,053 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I think more half time entertainment like this can also improve the experience. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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