I like the idea of having meetings both before games and at nights as social evenings (well I'm getting into me stride with the quiz nights now).
The main problem I could see with holding a meeting before a match would be where to have it. The Cocked Hat is usually packed to the rafters with away fans on match days, and while that would increase the potential audience, it might not be condicive to a fans meeting. That's what puts me off going in before games. It's not the biggest place in the world, is it? And I don't think the pubs near Bramall Lane are much bigger either, so you'd probably have the same problem there.
On the subject of the quiz. Would it not be possible to charge for entry, a small fee (say £1) and raise a bit of money for the club. You could even invite anyone else in the pub to enter (as was the case when we went to the Harlequin). It would swell the coffers and make it more cost effective.

I agree about the quiz, I was surprised there wasn't a small entry fee, easy way to make some money, even if it is a small amount, every little helps as they say.

Yep good idea for the quiz £1 and good idea by Marty let pub regulars enter too.

All ideas like this are good and as Secretary im very happy to put forward any ideas anyone has on any issues related to this or other club matters. Im happy to talk to anyone about ideas you may have to help move us forward.

I think it would be nice to have a permanent base for this meetings and build up a bit of loyalty with the venue.

I'm going to chuck my hat into the ring and suggest the Harlequin for the following reasons.

Good sized car park (on Spitalfields)
Bus stop outside (53)
Private room (disadvantage for Martin it's upstairs)
Good beers for those wanting a drink
They do food - if we wanted pie and peas or a buffet
Not too far by car from either DVS or Shirecliffe depending where the players are training

Also I'd say try the Royal Standard - see what that's like
Maybe use this for match day meetings and the Harlequin for evening ones

I'm not familiar with many pubs round BL n wot they r really like, but years ago me n my husband went in a pub that's on BL, right at the end almost opposite JEJames cycles. It was quite a big pub n also had parking. What about there before match days? Like I said I don't know pubs, but it seemed ok n I'm sure all pubs r wanting more punters right now! Is it worth asking em or is it not a good venue?