Club 1871 - the What, When, Where, How, Who & Why Thread

[Snowflake Royal]

I did a long time ago, people seem to forget that. It isn't for me but I did go and watch a game in Club 1871 and thought it was perfectly fine if you like that kind of thing. Each to their own.

For me it's just preferring a 'Side on' view of the game. Pretty much all away games you're behind the goal and it's harder to see what's going on. The whole 'atmosphere is better in 1871' isn't an issue to me, but fair play to them for generating more noise most games. Thought they were excellent v Barnsley, the handbags aside...

I'm also one for preferring to be on the side. Always prefer to be higher up if I am behind the goal or on the side as it just gives you a better view. Not really fussed about being too close to the action.

Same, much prefer a high side on view than end on, but atmosphere takes the win for me.

Don't think the West lot will enjoy having the away fans next to them. And don't think those left in Y26 will want the away fans they enjoy baiting being replaced by us happy flappy C1871ers who abandoned them.

[Tilehurstsouthbank]

For me it's just preferring a 'Side on' view of the game. Pretty much all away games you're behind the goal and it's harder to see what's going on. The whole 'atmosphere is better in 1871' isn't an issue to me, but fair play to them for generating more noise most games. Thought they were excellent v Barnsley, the handbags aside...

I'm also one for preferring to be on the side. Always prefer to be higher up if I am behind the goal or on the side as it just gives you a better view. Not really fussed about being too close to the action.

Same, much prefer a high side on view than end on, but atmosphere takes the win for me.

Don't think the West lot will enjoy having the away fans next to them. And don't think those left in Y26 will want the away fans they enjoy baiting being replaced by us happy flappy C1871ers who abandoned them.

Also having the away fans stuck between to sets of potentially noisy homes fans is a good thing right?

[genome]

Club are threatening to change Club1871 to 18+ if behaviour doesn't improve.

https://twitter.com/Club1871/status/1234904533970702337

Needless to say, all the 15 year olds are angry

[sandman]

Club are threatening to change Club1871 to 18+ if behaviour doesn't improve.

https://twitter.com/Club1871/status/1234904533970702337

Needless to say, all the 15 year olds are angry

It's alright. They can still wear their Fred Perry and Stone Island gear, they just have to sit with Mummy and Daddy instead.

[LWJ]

Why don't they make Club 1871 reserved seating on the block closest to the away fans?

[Hendo]

Why don't they make Club 1871 reserved seating on the block closest to the away fans?

I would assume this would be incredibly difficult to police.

[LWJ]

Why don't they make Club 1871 reserved seating on the block closest to the away fans?

I would assume this would be incredibly difficult to police.

If they were to get 10 stewards in, proper stewards - not the neeks they have from uni who want some cash, who stood there week in week out and formed a relationship with the fans it would be significantly easier to police.

[John Smith]

I think it's clear Club 1871 has hit rock bottom. They are out of ideas now and need to grow up and put these ridiculous fantasies of turning half the south stand at the Madejski into the Dortmund yellow wall to bed.

[WoodleyRoyal]

I think it's clear Club 1871 has hit rock bottom. They are out of ideas now and need to grow up and put these ridiculous fantasies of turning half the south stand at the Madejski into the Dortmund yellow wall to bed.

on the opposition back from the game thread we have

"AWetFlannel - I went tonight, we got outsung by Reading for most of the game. Bit annoying."

[Hendo]

Why don't they make Club 1871 reserved seating on the block closest to the away fans?

I would assume this would be incredibly difficult to police.

If they were to get 10 stewards in, proper stewards - not the neeks they have from uni who want some cash, who stood there week in week out and formed a relationship with the fans it would be significantly easier to police.

Agreed with that, tbf.

There needs to be some regular faces in that area who actually know what they are doing.

But I guess the cost of that would increase the stewarding budget a fair amount.

[Old Man Andrews]

I think it's clear Club 1871 has hit rock bottom. They are out of ideas now and need to grow up and put these ridiculous fantasies of turning half the south stand at the Madejski into the Dortmund yellow wall to bed.

on the opposition back from the game thread we have

"AWetFlannel - I went tonight, we got outsung by Reading for most of the game. Bit annoying."

The behaviour of the supporters will kill Club 1871, not the atmosphere. The club won't put up with smoke bombs and threats of violence any longer it seems.

[Nameless]

I would assume this would be incredibly difficult to police.

If they were to get 10 stewards in, proper stewards - not the neeks they have from uni who want some cash, who stood there week in week out and formed a relationship with the fans it would be significantly easier to police.

Agreed with that, tbf.

There needs to be some regular faces in that area who actually know what they are doing.

But I guess the cost of that would increase the stewarding budget a fair amount.

How about a bit of self policing ? The Y26 refugees seem to be running the show. If the genuine 1871 got there a bit earlier, took the seats alongside the netting and denied the teenagers access to their ‘territory’ it would calm Things’s down.
1871 has been a big success and it seems there is a choice to be made. Either abandon it to the feral youth or reclaim it and reinforce the positive intent behind it. Maybe it needs a few ‘old heads’ to step in and make the point...
Where’s Big Clive when you need him ?

[Simmops]

Why don't they make Club 1871 reserved seating on the block closest to the away fans?

I would assume this would be incredibly difficult to police.

If they were to get 10 stewards in, proper stewards - not the neeks they have from uni who want some cash, who stood there week in week out and formed a relationship with the fans it would be significantly easier to police.

neek

I think clubs should employ ex convicts looking for work as stewards. That will surely stop any fans trying to give it the big will.i.am

[Simmops]

I think it's clear Club 1871 has hit rock bottom. They are out of ideas now and need to grow up and put these ridiculous fantasies of turning half the south stand at the Madejski into the Dortmund yellow wall to bed.

on the opposition back from the game thread we have

"AWetFlannel - I went tonight, we got outsung by Reading for most of the game. Bit annoying."

To be fair, If any away fans team outsing a home team fans who normally have at least 10x the amount of fans, there are issues. Regardless of clunge 1871, it should not happen

[Simmops]

I would assume this would be incredibly difficult to police.

If they were to get 10 stewards in, proper stewards - not the neeks they have from uni who want some cash, who stood there week in week out and formed a relationship with the fans it would be significantly easier to police.

Agreed with that, tbf.

There needs to be some regular faces in that area who actually know what they are doing.

But I guess the cost of that would increase the stewarding budget a fair amount.

But surely the club knew that having club 1871 would be a massive increase in costs/decrease in income and that this could have happened, and the FP&A team or accountants would have surely budgeted for this?

I would be interested to see how much club 1871 is actually costing the club in lost revenue and other costs.

[Simmops]

If they were to get 10 stewards in, proper stewards - not the neeks they have from uni who want some cash, who stood there week in week out and formed a relationship with the fans it would be significantly easier to police.

Agreed with that, tbf.

There needs to be some regular faces in that area who actually know what they are doing.

But I guess the cost of that would increase the stewarding budget a fair amount.

How about a bit of self policing ? The Y26 refugees seem to be running the show. If the genuine 1871 got there a bit earlier, took the seats alongside the netting and denied the teenagers access to their ‘territory’ it would calm Things’s down.
1871 has been a big success and it seems there is a choice to be made. Either abandon it to the feral youth or reclaim it and reinforce the positive intent behind it. Maybe it needs a few ‘old heads’ to step in and make the point...
Where’s Big Clive when you need him ?

Clive

Banned me and kicked me out three times for nothing

[LWJ]

But surely the club knew that having club 1871 would be a massive increase in costs/decrease in income and that this could have happened, and the FP&A team or accountants would have surely budgeted for this?

I would be interested to see how much club 1871 is actually costing the club in lost revenue and other costs.

It's cost is insignificant and not something we should factor in, when compared to our full accounts.

[10539.4 Miles Away]

Agreed with that, tbf.

There needs to be some regular faces in that area who actually know what they are doing.

But I guess the cost of that would increase the stewarding budget a fair amount.

How about a bit of self policing ? The Y26 refugees seem to be running the show. If the genuine 1871 got there a bit earlier, took the seats alongside the netting and denied the teenagers access to their ‘territory’ it would calm Things’s down.
1871 has been a big success and it seems there is a choice to be made. Either abandon it to the feral youth or reclaim it and reinforce the positive intent behind it. Maybe it needs a few ‘old heads’ to step in and make the point...
Where’s Big Clive when you need him ?

Clive

Banned me and kicked me out three times for nothing

Dunno, I'd say Clive was a bit ahead of the curve by doing that. Just an observation.

[Greatwesternline]

If they were to get 10 stewards in, proper stewards - not the neeks they have from uni who want some cash, who stood there week in week out and formed a relationship with the fans it would be significantly easier to police.

Agreed with that, tbf.

There needs to be some regular faces in that area who actually know what they are doing.

But I guess the cost of that would increase the stewarding budget a fair amount.

But surely the club knew that having club 1871 would be a massive increase in costs/decrease in income and that this could have happened, and the FP&A team or accountants would have surely budgeted for this?

I would be interested to see how much club 1871 is actually costing the club in lost revenue and other costs.

I think the club is doing everything to boost people turning up, and getting them to buy food and drink. Does it cost more to employ these stewards which would have to patrol anyway?

[Simmops]

But surely the club knew that having club 1871 would be a massive increase in costs/decrease in income and that this could have happened, and the FP&A team or accountants would have surely budgeted for this?

I would be interested to see how much club 1871 is actually costing the club in lost revenue and other costs.

It's cost is insignificant and not something we should factor in, when compared to our full accounts.

Having worked in FP&A and accounting in the sports industry, there is no such thing as an insignificant cost. Especially in such a volatile industry where a relegation/promotion could change everything.