why because neil said so?

To Gavin Miller - Legend:

What you posted from Hudgell was really interesting.

Thank you!

Intresting artical in todays HDM. http://www.sporthull.co.uk/headlines/HU ... ticle.html Looks like a big year for Rovers on and off the field. Have the board potentially put the club in danger by over spending to get where you are now?

Intresting artical in todays HDM. http://www.sporthull.co.uk/headlines/HU ... ticle.html Looks like a big year for Rovers on and off the field. Have the board potentially put the club in danger by over spending to get where you are now?

Dave K. wrote:Intresting artical in todays HDM. http://www.sporthull.co.uk/headlines/HU ... ticle.html Looks like a big year for Rovers on and off the field. Have the board potentially put the club in danger by over spending to get where you are now? I don't think that is inferred anywhere in the article. I think the story is basically we (like many others) are reliant on board members to shore up the losses and this is likely to continue for at least 1 more season. Its not like the board are gonna run away, they are extremely dedicated fans as well as businessmen.

Dave K. wrote:Intresting artical in todays HDM. http://www.sporthull.co.uk/headlines/HU ... ticle.html Looks like a big year for Rovers on and off the field. Have the board potentially put the club in danger by over spending to get where you are now? I don't think that is inferred anywhere in the article. I think the story is basically we (like many others) are reliant on board members to shore up the losses and this is likely to continue for at least 1 more season. Its not like the board are gonna run away, they are extremely dedicated fans as well as businessmen.

You might be right, however keep losing the ammount you are and it could eb a different story.

Whilst they are dedicated there is only so much money that you are willing to put into your club.

A final apperance in the next couple of years would really help on and off the field, the 2005 final really kick started Hull off the field.

Agreed (on both points).

I also believe Rovers promotion to SL helped FC increase their business. The cross city rivalry has brought out supporters of both colours.

Again we agree

Nice to have a intelligent discussion about RL on here for a change.

How do you think Rovers can improve off the field?

I thought the Q&A session was pretty good and seemed to attract plenty of interest.

Are there figures available to how many logged onto it?

Its a balancing act, we need to cut our cloth accordingly, but if we take too much off the wage bill ( and I'm talking 2011 here after many expiring contracts) then the on-pitch quality could affect gates and so its a downward spiral.

I think the East Stand extension is the 1st priority. I don't buy into the "8500 is as good as Rovers ever got" argument. IIRC Hull have recorded there 3 highest ever averages in the last 3 years without getting near the success acheived in the 1980's. The game (at club level) is more popular than it was back then, and if facilities are improved, gates will follow. I work with a long standing fellow Rovers fan who went more in NL1 than he does now purely because there is no opportunity to "walk up" and pay on the gate, unless you want a view from Belgium.

There is massive scope for improving the merchandise side of things, Rovers are not up to SL standard in this area for me. That could increase revenue streams with little investment other than employing some people with proper retail experience rather than a few p/t lasses from college and the odd players wife.

Finally, stick a roof on the North Stand. I'm sure Quins have just dismantled one, so offer them a few quid for it.

Totally agree on the 1st point, Me afew years ago went to more away games then homes because of this, and also my brother this year.... people dont want to stand/sit on there own away from there friends and family in a totally different stand just because you cant pay on the gate to get in.

And totally disagree on the 2nd point, the rain comes in at such an angle over CP that the stand would have to cover half the pitch to keep you dry in the north stand.