bowers-sfc Posted 28 July, 2012 Share Posted 28 July, 2012 For anyone that cares, Ive heard princess and avensis have no longer got the contract to run the travel club. the contract is now lucketts ( pompey based firm ) since pompey are ****ed, lucketts decided to bid for the saints contract, at prices princess and avensis could not compete with. a bit gutted if im honest, as used it alot the past couple of seasons and the drivers are massive saints fans, and its a really good laugh sometimes. boss of princess is fuming aparently. spent a lot of money on new coaches, to cater for disabled and that, but i guess its just a thing in life you have to deal with.. P.s ive heard alot of lucketts drivers are pompey fans! sha la la Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 28 July, 2012 Share Posted 28 July, 2012 If people still want to go with Avensis and Princess, they are still laying on coaches for Saints Away Travel this season, they just need to be booked separately over the phone. http://www.Saints-Away.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyinthesky Posted 28 July, 2012 Share Posted 28 July, 2012 This doesnt surprise me and disappointing if true I know it is a difficult balancing act to ensure the football club is well run but I do believe that loyalty to supporters, ex players and suppliers does provide long term benefits. The joint owners of Princess Coaches are both big Saints fans, family season ticket holders etc and they have had to jump through hoops to get the Saints contract including ,as has been said, investing in disabled friendly vehicles as well as being told to pay for ground advertising as part of the deal. They will be really gutted and I can imagine who will get the blame. Hopefully Lucketts will do a good job but only time will tell. Changing the subjest slightly, Coliseum used to have the contract to transport the Pompey team on their away days. Some suggestion that Ernie's Executive travel of Emsworth has taken over!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel=God-Poyet=Sod Posted 28 July, 2012 Share Posted 28 July, 2012 Lucketts based in Fareham, so a mixture of us and Pompey fans. Good company though, never let me down before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintmatt Posted 28 July, 2012 Share Posted 28 July, 2012 I know it is a difficult balancing act to ensure the football club is well run but I do believe that loyalty to supporters, ex players and suppliers does provide long term benefits. Agree with this, would be interested to know how much Lucketts undercut Princess/Avensis by though. If it's by a significant amount, then fair enough; if it's only a nominal amount, then it's a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 28 July, 2012 Share Posted 28 July, 2012 (edited) Isn't Coliseum/Angela part of Lucketts group now anyway? http://www.lucketts.co.uk/corporate/news33.aspx Edited 28 July, 2012 by krissyboy31 to add link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Balls Posted 28 July, 2012 Share Posted 28 July, 2012 Agree with this, would be interested to know how much Lucketts undercut Princess/Avensis by though. If it's by a significant amount, then fair enough; if it's only a nominal amount, then it's a shame. If it was nominal, I'm sure the others would have matched. If they can't match it then it must be a fair amount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 28 July, 2012 Share Posted 28 July, 2012 It's definitely changing, said so at the bottom of the man city tickets article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeSixty Posted 28 July, 2012 Share Posted 28 July, 2012 Is there such thing as an Official Rumour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docker-p Posted 28 July, 2012 Share Posted 28 July, 2012 Lucketts is full of Pompey supporters. FACT. I know one. I would never travel on a Lucketts for anything. First the Southampton company printing the programme for years is pushed aside for a portsmouth printer, and now this. The people who run Avensis and Princess are Saints fans and have given good service over the years to Saints. The club expects loyalty from the local community but it helps if it works the other way too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 28 July, 2012 Share Posted 28 July, 2012 Lucketts is full of Pompey supporters. FACT. I know one. I would never travel on a Lucketts for anything. First the Southampton company printing the programme for years is pushed aside for a portsmouth printer, and now this. The people who run Avensis and Princess are Saints fans and have given good service over the years to Saints. The club expects loyalty from the local community but it helps if it works the other way too. It's a Pompey conspiracy!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 28 July, 2012 Share Posted 28 July, 2012 isn't coliseum/angela part of lucketts group now anyway? http://www.lucketts.co.uk/corporate/news33.aspx yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huffton Posted 28 July, 2012 Share Posted 28 July, 2012 Like people have said will be a shame to change, Ive only used the travel club a few times but the regulars seem to have a good rapport with the drivers and you quite often see them watching the game. If Princess are going to carry on running a service it will be interesting to see how their prices compare to the 'official' coaches, do they get subsidised by the club or do the club get a backhander for awarding the contract? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc1971 Posted 28 July, 2012 Share Posted 28 July, 2012 Programme printers, Bookmakers, Travel Club & some Catering all gone to Companies from the vile end of the M27. What do you expect when some Dinlo from SFC employs a ex Skate Employee (and fan of) as Marketing Manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huffton Posted 28 July, 2012 Share Posted 28 July, 2012 Programme printers, Bookmakers, Travel Club & some Catering all gone to Companies from the vile end of the M27. What do you expect when some Dinlo from SFC employs a ex Skate Employee (and fan of) as Marketing Manager. Seriously?!? Thats the last time I buy any food at SMS then, wouldn't put it past one of those *****s to gob in it or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc1971 Posted 28 July, 2012 Share Posted 28 July, 2012 (edited) Seriously?!? Thats the last time I buy any food at SMS then, wouldn't put it past one of those *****s to gob in it or something Yep I think he is called Chris Taylor or Naylor ? I can remember a mate banging on about how we had employed a ex Skate employee who had something to do with out sourcing contracts just after the tinpot bookies outfit were given a contract. Maybe some on here with a bit of ITK can look into this. Edited 28 July, 2012 by sfc1971 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 28 July, 2012 Share Posted 28 July, 2012 Clearly just preparation for a South Coast takeover in the next few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggers Posted 28 July, 2012 Share Posted 28 July, 2012 I know Steve luckett, I can confirm he's a complete and utter tosspot. I even asked him if I could book a few coaches for the JPT but he said he only did skate games. I guarantee if he's involved Saints travel will be a more miserable experience this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony13579 Posted 29 July, 2012 Share Posted 29 July, 2012 Wasn't it a Lucketts pompey coach that nearly crashed as the two drivers tried to swap seats whilst driving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docker-p Posted 29 July, 2012 Share Posted 29 July, 2012 It's a Pompey conspiracy!!!! I'm sure supporting the club to you is all about buying the latest shirt each year and thinking up new chants. But to some people it's about community and when the local club doesn't support the local community it's a great pity. You 'joke' about a Pompey conspiracy, but as has been pointed out the guy handing out all these contracts to Portsmouth firms is a Portsmouth fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 31 July, 2012 Share Posted 31 July, 2012 http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2866624,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourno Posted 31 July, 2012 Share Posted 31 July, 2012 Wasn't it a Lucketts pompey coach that nearly crashed as the two drivers tried to swap seats whilst driving! No that was Vision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank's cousin Posted 31 July, 2012 Share Posted 31 July, 2012 http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2866624,00.html ... LOL at the previous rumours causing much pant peeing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COMEONYOUREDS Posted 31 July, 2012 Share Posted 31 July, 2012 http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2866624,00.html that puts the conspiracy to bed then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 31 July, 2012 Share Posted 31 July, 2012 So for all the wailing and gnashing of teeth, it turns out the new coach company are actually coliseum, and based locally in West End. Brilliant stuff, you investigative sleuths :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourno Posted 31 July, 2012 Share Posted 31 July, 2012 http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2866624,00.html great no Eastleigh pick up - where people can park for free and I can walk to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourno Posted 31 July, 2012 Share Posted 31 July, 2012 So for all the wailing and gnashing of teeth, it turns out the new coach company are actually coliseum, and based locally in West End. Brilliant stuff, you investigative sleuths :lol: Still part of Lucketts (official Pompey travel club) but has an SO postcode and ferries the first team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 31 July, 2012 Share Posted 31 July, 2012 Still part of Lucketts (official Pompey travel club) but has an SO postcode and ferries the first team. According to the link posted above, Coliseum are owned by Lucketts but operate as a separate company. When taken over all staff (including owner) kept their jobs, and the company expanded. So all the crying about stitching up local companies and employees was an over-reaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 31 July, 2012 Share Posted 31 July, 2012 great no Eastleigh pick up - where people can park for free and I can walk to. Have you actually read the article??? On matchdays all coaches will depart from St Mary's stadium as normal and call in at various pick up points which will be announced ahead of each away game on saintsfc.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHITEE1987 Posted 31 July, 2012 Share Posted 31 July, 2012 Can see the prices for this being insanely high. Think il stick the the car pool idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 31 July, 2012 Share Posted 31 July, 2012 Can see the prices for this being insanely high. Think il stick the the car pool idea! Or try www.saints-away.com, coach trips being orgainsed by Avensis and Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourno Posted 31 July, 2012 Share Posted 31 July, 2012 Have you actually read the article??? On matchdays all coaches will depart from St Mary's stadium as normal and call in at various pick up points which will be announced ahead of each away game on saintsfc.co.uk went on to book tickets and no Eastleigh pick up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintshay Posted 31 July, 2012 Share Posted 31 July, 2012 my mate works for princess he said to me they are doing coaches to man city for £20 and also they are supplying tea and coffee in the price seats are going fast so if you want to book contact princess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyLove Posted 31 July, 2012 Share Posted 31 July, 2012 For anyone that cares, Ive heard princess and avensis have no longer got the contract to run the travel club. the contract is now lucketts ( pompey based firm ) since pompey are ****ed, lucketts decided to bid for the saints contract, at prices princess and avensis could not compete with. a bit gutted if im honest, as used it alot the past couple of seasons and the drivers are massive saints fans, and its a really good laugh sometimes. boss of princess is fuming aparently. spent a lot of money on new coaches, to cater for disabled and that, but i guess its just a thing in life you have to deal with.. P.s ive heard alot of lucketts drivers are pompey fans! sha la la Well shove that it your pipe and smoke it http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2866624,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowers-sfc Posted 31 July, 2012 Author Share Posted 31 July, 2012 Well shove that it your pipe and smoke it http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2866624,00.html the contract is still lucketts though ? coliseum are part of lucketts. not fussed anyway, will go for princess instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 31 July, 2012 Share Posted 31 July, 2012 So a change to the company that has taken the first team for years now.....and the problem with that is ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huffton Posted 31 July, 2012 Share Posted 31 July, 2012 Coliseum are next door to Princess on Botley rd, not sure if there is any link between the two companies but it seems odd to have two separate companies so close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 31 July, 2012 Share Posted 31 July, 2012 Lol at people crying over it being given to Pompey based firm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli Posted 31 July, 2012 Share Posted 31 July, 2012 Lol at people crying over it being given to Pompey based firm! http://www.busandcoach.com/newspage.aspx?id=6598&categoryid=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 31 July, 2012 Share Posted 31 July, 2012 http://www.busandcoach.com/newspage.aspx?id=6598&categoryid=0 So not even a Pompey based firm. A Fareham based firm, who took over a Southampton based firm, and are running it as a separate Southampton based firm (with all previous staff employed) rather than integrating it into the parent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorch Saint Posted 31 July, 2012 Share Posted 31 July, 2012 Like people have said will be a shame to change, Ive only used the travel club a few times but the regulars seem to have a good rapport with the drivers and you quite often see them watching the game. If Princess are going to carry on running a service it will be interesting to see how their prices compare to the 'official' coaches, do they get subsidised by the club or do the club get a backhander for awarding the contract? I believe for Man City Coliseum are charging £28 per person and Avensis & Princess are charging £20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 31 July, 2012 Share Posted 31 July, 2012 Bring back buddens!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 31 July, 2012 Share Posted 31 July, 2012 Bring back buddens!!! All aboard the Skylark!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 31 July, 2012 Share Posted 31 July, 2012 All aboard the Skylark!! How many Bingo cards would you like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 31 July, 2012 Share Posted 31 July, 2012 I think it is great we have more competiton for away travel, that should give fans more choice and keep prices down like the £20 for man city, bargain. The deal Dan is offering on the forum is a cracking deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secret Site Agent Posted 1 August, 2012 Share Posted 1 August, 2012 You know, you can always vote with your feet and if NO-ONE uses Collesium, and only use Avensis & Princess, then they will be back in the frame, will be able to charge MUCH more money on the deal, and the price of season tickets, shirts etc. will go up. This is capitalism. You go out to tender, you may have a prefered bidder in mind, but if the other bloke can do it cheaper, you have to go with him. And as for keeping in with the local community, if NC came on here and said the official coach company was Avensis & Princess, but to subsidise the deal he would ahve to put £10.00 on all tickets, this thread would still exist, but would be about ripping off the fans, (and in Schrodingers universe, it probably does, and Pompey have paid all their debts, Saggy Chops regularly gives to Charity and is spearheading a campaign against corruption, the Green party are in power and Nick Illingsworth has a season ticket). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secret Site Agent Posted 1 August, 2012 Share Posted 1 August, 2012 You know, you can always vote with your feet and if NO-ONE uses Collesium, and only use Avensis & Princess, then they will be back in the frame, will be able to charge MUCH more money on the deal, and the price of season tickets, shirts etc. will go up. This is capitalism. You go out to tender, you may have a prefered bidder in mind, but if the other bloke can do it cheaper, you have to go with him. And as for keeping in with the local community, if NC came on here and said the official coach company was Avensis & Princess, but to subsidise the deal he would ahve to put £10.00 on all tickets, this thread would still exist, but would be about ripping off the fans, (and in Schrodingers universe, it probably does, and Pompey have paid all their debts, Saggy Chops regularly gives to Charity and is spearheading a campaign against corruption, the Green party are in power and Nick Illingsworth has a season ticket). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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