saint1977 Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 Good work everyone - and another gem from Rallyboy. It's the skates own fault - I'd have kept quiet about those facilities frankly, for a club that has the 'aspirations' they have. That, and the Spinnaker 'going red and white' have given this thread fresh content. We don't need to generate content here - the skates offer it to us gift wrapped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocco boxo Posted 30 July, 2015 Share Posted 30 July, 2015 Distin a lucky man to have played for two tin pot premier league teams ! Saying that living in Sandbanks does has its advantages! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpb Posted 30 July, 2015 Share Posted 30 July, 2015 They didn't even make the top 10! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/11770309/The-10-worst-run-football-clubs.html?frame=3391144 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 30 July, 2015 Share Posted 30 July, 2015 (edited) They didn't even make the top 10! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/11770309/The-10-worst-run-football-clubs.html?frame=3391144 That's because it's CURRENT, currently they're in the process of building back up to being horrendously run, a cynic might claim they need to learn where they can cheat first. They'd be in the top 3 of all-time terribly run clubs, there's still only one club that's managed to go into administration whilst in the Prem and therefore whilst actually receiving Premier League tv money (as opposed to just parachute payments) for a start, and the 3 relegations in 4 seasons takes some beating. Even the late 70s/early 80s meltdowns at Wolves and Bristol City where they plummeted weren't on the same massive scale of over-expenditure and for relative pittances. No-one else has written off anything like the same amount of debt as they did, either. Let's also not forget that no-one really notices what happens in League Two. Edited 30 July, 2015 by The9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysstuff Posted 30 July, 2015 Share Posted 30 July, 2015 So on the night we start our European adventure in front of a sell out crowd , a Portsmouth XI take on my local conference south team Eastbourne Borough in a friendly in front of a couple of hundred people. And they still think it was worth it. Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 30 July, 2015 Share Posted 30 July, 2015 I'm still annoyed that they tried to usurp our day in the sun by announcing the new acquisition of the table tennis table. Normally a club playing in Europe would be big news, but no, they had to go and ruin it for us. A good week to bury good news with even better news. Ba$!ards ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctoroncall Posted 30 July, 2015 Share Posted 30 July, 2015 I'm still annoyed that they tried to usurp our day in the sun by announcing the new acquisition of the table tennis table. Normally a club playing in Europe would be big news, but no, they had to go and ruin it for us. A good week to bury good news with even better news. Ba$!ards ! Neil Allen isn't impressed with European football... anymore. Table tennis is king! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edprice1984 Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 After we win our first European game since 1981 and take a giant stride towards the next round, over in Eastbourne... http://www.ebfc.co.uk/news.php?viewmessage=354 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 £145 from Sports Direct for the table tennis table - not sure we can compete with that! http://www.sportsdirect.com/donnay-indoor-outdoor-table-tennis-table-770220?colcode=77022018&src=google&gclid=CjwKEAjw0NytBRD-1d3QsdHNpR0SJACGXqgRYB6OkRjfulLEZ3YIQfRzetmfjsJpwGIqUZbU3yr1bRoCHf_w_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds I also thought inner city yoof project when I saw it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgiesaint Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 After we win our first European game since 1981 and take a giant stride towards the next round, over in Eastbourne... http://www.ebfc.co.uk/news.php?viewmessage=354 and it's good to see a young manager called Tommy Widdrington in charge over there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 After we win our first European game since 1981 and take a giant stride towards the next round, over in Eastbourne... http://www.ebfc.co.uk/news.php?viewmessage=354 I was going to look at The PFC X1 line up to see how strong the team was, then it dawned on me I that don't actually know the name of a single player in their star studded squad Mind The Gap Please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 After we win our first European game since 1981 and take a giant stride towards the next round, over in Eastbourne... http://www.ebfc.co.uk/news.php?viewmessage=354 They've got a really weird setup over there. They sell shares to the supporters, but in a massive cock up those shares are actually worth something, give them voting rights and part ownership of the club. http://www.ebfc.co.uk/shareholders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Biscuits Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 They've got a really weird setup over there. They sell shares to the supporters, but in a massive cock up those shares are actually worth something, give them voting rights and part ownership of the club. http://www.ebfc.co.uk/shareholders Well that's quite clearly wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 Best ever Premiership grounds: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/11767726/Ranking-all-54-stadiums-in-Premier-League-history.html Fratton Park - 51st place The Dell - 45th place St Marys - 15th place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 Best ever Premiership grounds: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/11767726/Ranking-all-54-stadiums-in-Premier-League-history.html Fratton Park - 51st place The Dell - 45th place St Marys - 15th place 51st out of 54. They've been a tad fortunate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyboy Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 pompey scoop top award! Fratton Arena nearly ranked in top 50 Premier League grounds of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 51st out of 54. They've been a tad fortunate. I had to look at the ones that were worse. No much in it. Debatable if the ones below were indeed worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torres Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/news/article/pompey-launch-seat-release-scheme-at-fratton-park-2581725.aspx Following suggestions from a number of supporters, and with some fixtures predicted to attract a capacity crowd this season, Pompey are pleased to announce the introduction of an innovative seat release scheme at Fratton Park for the 2015/16 season. Some fixtures, yes - just not any at Fratton Park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysstuff Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/news/article/pompey-launch-seat-release-scheme-at-fratton-park-2581725.aspx Some fixtures, yes - just not any at Fratton Park [emoji38] No mention of a refund on the season ticket. Effectively looks like a plan to sell the same seat twice in a bid to get over 100% attendance for some matches. Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjsaint Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 I had to look at the ones that were worse. No much in it. Debatable if the ones below were indeed worse I think they got it about right. I'd forgotten about Boundary Park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/news/article/pompey-launch-seat-release-scheme-at-fratton-park-2581725.aspx Some fixtures, yes - just not any at Fratton Park Has their capacity been set for next season yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 Has their capacity been set for next season yet? It is a bit problematic at the moment. They issued a family season ticket. Three people bought one, meaning that they have effectively sold 40,000 seats for the price of three if all their brother sister wife husbands all turn up on the same day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 No mention of a refund on the season ticket. Effectively looks like a plan to sell the same seat twice in a bid to get over 100% attendance for some matches. Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk So, basically, the same practices used in the airline industry of overbooking seats and hoping not everyone turns up - if they do, then put them on the next flight - in their case, give them a ticket to the next [not sold out] game. Struggling to find anything 'innovative' about this unless of course their plan will be to do this the bestest in the world... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 Please note that once you have given permission for the seat to be released for a particular fixture you will not be able to change your mind! Presumably their advanced electronic turnstiles and ticketing system will prevent the entry of any season ticket holder whose seat has been sold to someone else? #innocentquestion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Biscuits Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 I think I've worked out how they keep claiming a sell out on season tickets and a waiting list. They only actually sell one family ticket. Because they are all so inbred, it covers everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 Ooops. Their best player last season, Paul Robinson, leaves the club before the start of the season http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/paul-robinson-makes-shock-pompey-departure-1-6880927 And on POL they're not happy... best defender by a mile. shocked. Can't believe it. The fact that the statement on the website is so short is mad, too. What could have possibly happened? What is cook on? Read it walking down the stairs...not advisable. Defo biggest WTF moments I've had recently. don't get it. Appointed captain and then this? But the hero to villain swingometer has swung in the opposite direction, as our old friend Banker aka Corporate Ho demonstrates Robinson was decent for us but I didn't see him to be as good as many on here said. He was pretty solid but nowhere near as commanding as is being suggested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Biscuits Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 Can we safely assume there will be a gathering of 250 bajillion of the bestest on Southsea to ceremonially burn any shirts with his name on them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 More likely a ceremonial burning of the pay cheque and contract which haven't been honoured by the club.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 1 August, 2015 Share Posted 1 August, 2015 http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/news/article/pompey-launch-seat-release-scheme-at-fratton-park-2581725.aspx Some fixtures, yes - just not any at Fratton Park no doubt the tickets with the highest face value will be sold first. I'm sure the s/t holders in the best seats (lol) will be delighted when mates of the smelly bell owner sit in that section. As for the picture of the fans in the News article are shielding their eyes so that they don't have to watch. Fantastic bit of selling, you buy a seat and spend a lot of the match shielding your eyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyboy Posted 1 August, 2015 Share Posted 1 August, 2015 Innovative? A pioneering trail-blazing, fan-friendly, community-inspired brain wave from the brand-leading, genre-defining, pluckiest marketeers in world sport! If you can't attend, the club sells your seat...isn't that the same service that we and presumably many others offer? I'm guessing the last time they filled their ground was when we played there, the season ticket holders who have suffered every other game since are pretty unlikely to miss their next big match against Sandbach Services, Lego Land or Greendale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterside.saint Posted 1 August, 2015 Share Posted 1 August, 2015 Innovative? A pioneering trail-blazing, fan-friendly, community-inspired brain wave from the brand-leading, genre-defining, pluckiest marketeers in world sport! If you can't attend, the club sells your seat...isn't that the same service that we and presumably many others offer? I'm guessing the last time they filled their ground was when we played there, the season ticket holders who have suffered every other game since are pretty unlikely to miss their next big match against Sandbach Services, Lego Land or Greendale. It's certainly a puzzle. With 250000000 loyal fishfolk packing the picturesque streets of folkloric Fratton for each home game, how can they fairly and equitably manage the demand? The plan to resell each treasured seat many times over will only work as long as they can persuade the authorities its OK for them to be stacked to the rafters on each others laps, another stroke of genius will soon be needed to prevent the entire unholy edifice crumbling under its own weight anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyinthesky Posted 1 August, 2015 Share Posted 1 August, 2015 I was going to look at The PFC X1 line up to see how strong the team was, then it dawned on me I that don't actually know the name of a single player in their star studded squad Mind The Gap Please. Cant see any reference to this game anywhere else Doesn't seem to feature on the Pompey News site but they do have a story about the Portsmouth Walking Football team's recent success although they had to borrow a keeper from Eastleigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 1 August, 2015 Share Posted 1 August, 2015 Presumably their advanced electronic turnstiles and ticketing system will prevent the entry of any season ticket holder whose seat has been sold to someone else? #innocentquestion Good point. I'm surprised the football league gave this scheme the go ahead if it means they cant guarantee stopping more people getting into the ground than they are licenced for. (They did run it by the football league first, one assumes....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 1 August, 2015 Share Posted 1 August, 2015 [quote=spyinthesky;2226036 they do have a story about the Portsmouth Walking Football team's recent success although they had to borrow a keeper from Eastleigh How long did it take him to get there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 1 August, 2015 Share Posted 1 August, 2015 They are playing the mighty Gillingham today .... still 0-0 after an hour. Soe liitle snippets from The Snooze. Pompey in white shirts, white shorts and RED socks ..... oh dear there will be petitions to be signed later at this outrage!!! Gillingham get the game underway at a SPARSE Priestfield, which is bathed in summer sunshine ....... there must be thousands still stuck in traffic jams trying to get to see this match. Rob, I'd expect it to be a busy week in terms of transfer activity! ....... Looks like its spend spend spend time again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 1 August, 2015 Share Posted 1 August, 2015 if Corp Ho is reading this can you give us a Summer 2015 Pompey transfer round up please. Who are you linked with and who have you signed. I really miss those cheers xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essruu Posted 1 August, 2015 Share Posted 1 August, 2015 Can I get a twix and two panda pop cherry drinks if I bring a friend? A finger of fudge is more you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danbert Posted 1 August, 2015 Share Posted 1 August, 2015 What's this all about then? http://www.pompeytrust.com/news/pst-statement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 1 August, 2015 Author Share Posted 1 August, 2015 What's this all about then? http://www.pompeytrust.com/news/pst-statement Mick Williams (the glum one with a hound dog, kipper face) resigned from the Trust board six months ago, so he could spend more time ironing the club's tablecloths, apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 1 August, 2015 Share Posted 1 August, 2015 immediately behind us in the stands was Pompey's finest.... not! Little rotund bald man with the foghorn voice - starts by attacking all Pompey fans because him and his cronies are PROPER fans, go to every away game blah expletives blah blah, go to Carlisle blah expletives blah blah . Then goes on to how much he hates Kent, letting immigrants in blah blah blah Repeat, repeat etc. etc. Tuned him out.... very difficult mind, his voice is like a bloody foghorn...... then goes on about the home fans, library blah blah blah, if they were singing we would never have heard over his booming voice anyway. Tune back in and hear all the scummer songs..... really? The only ones who appeared to be listening to them were the two 6 year olds in front of us. Even his friends were telling him to shut up or they'd be taken out the ground. Stewards had enough and escorted him somewhere else until half time. He came back, under escort for the second half and was much quieter, but most of his time was spent effing about the PC brigade. What was most interesting though was everybody elses's body language - they tuned him out, no-one so much as glanced at him. They watched the game. He and his buddies were too busy being Proper Pompey! And that, my fellow POLsters is why I reckon the ground is quiet - because the loud ones are just so goddam BORING!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 1 August, 2015 Share Posted 1 August, 2015 What's this all about then? http://www.pompeytrust.com/news/pst-statement I wonder what the 'inaccuracy' was...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgiesaint Posted 1 August, 2015 Share Posted 1 August, 2015 I wonder what the 'inaccuracy' was...? At the moment, no-one other than the PST knows because in the new era of openness and transparency you get this when you try to access the summaries of the meetings: MAR 30 2015 By Pam WilkinsMinutes of this meeting are currently under review and will be uploaded as soon as possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 1 August, 2015 Share Posted 1 August, 2015 (edited) Not sure if the original version or the doctored ones. http://www.pompeytrust.com/attachments/articles/a20304_Summary%20of%20the%20Minutes%20of%20PST%20%20Board%20meeting%20held%20on%20Monday%2030th%20March%202015.doc Edited 2 August, 2015 by St Chalet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 1 August, 2015 Share Posted 1 August, 2015 Who was it that predicted that fans would start fighting amongst themselves, as they demonstrated at their friendly against Gillingham, and that there would be fighting within the PST? It wasn't those jealous bitter scummahs, surely not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 1 August, 2015 Share Posted 1 August, 2015 Who was it that predicted that fans would start fighting amongst themselves, as they demonstrated at their friendly against Gillingham, and that there would be fighting within the PST? It wasn't those jealous bitter scummahs, surely not? They need Arry to come in as chairman to unite them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyboy Posted 1 August, 2015 Share Posted 1 August, 2015 This new idea of selling tickets twice is getting complicated, Liam Lawrence is going to have to stay on top of it or general sales will be all over the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 2 August, 2015 Share Posted 2 August, 2015 I just saw that Pompey were held to a 0-0 draw at Gillingham yesterday. I didn't realise they were actually the underdogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS Posted 2 August, 2015 Share Posted 2 August, 2015 I wonder what the 'inaccuracy' was...? Perhaps they accidentally published the accounts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 2 August, 2015 Share Posted 2 August, 2015 Good point. I'm surprised the football league gave this scheme the go ahead if it means they cant guarantee stopping more people getting into the ground than they are licenced for. (They did run it by the football league first, one assumes....) I can't see the problem, it. Is just a simple transfer of ticket and only issued once, although of course the S/t holder may well use this as a guise to get some freebie in,eg 2tickets for the price of one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 2 August, 2015 Share Posted 2 August, 2015 Perhaps they accidentally published the accounts? Which ones - there's quite a few missing isn't there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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