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Seems a bit daft to me. Must be at least ten advertisers and assume that's a minimum of £500 a season plus the sales so surely they they could cut costs and still make a profit. Even if its closer to break even, the programmes in hospitality, for mascots, collectors, etc gives other benefits so can't really see how they can justify this decision unless it's lazieness/ a lack of staff to do things.

Aye, talking about budgeting one minute and unplanned costs the next. Utilities are the kind of thing that should have been accounted for at best and worst case scenario.

Agreed.

This is the bit concerning me. I'm pretty sure Gordon Ritchie said the budget was already the same - it wasn't the same if we got new investment or sponsorship.

The hospitality at Cappielow is one of the best about. They've got the mix of it being slightly formal while still a relaxed day out spot on.

I was critical of him most games but when watching back the highlights he was normally a big part of any chances we created.

Is that guy who was time wasting against us from early in the game? Hopefully not.

Aye, I think he's contributed more than people give him credit for. I might be wrong but would guess our form has been better when he's in the team - seems to be a good influence and organiser even if he's not the player he was. Wasn't dead against him staying but with the signings we've already made, it would be a bit of a waste of a wage.

Need to ditch whoever doesn't want a contract and get a squad together now.

It's fine margins between good and bad teams in this league so possibly Dougie values the continuity. The likes of Luke Donnelly aren't world beaters but have been part of a fairly successful and settled Arbroath team.

Agree to an extent that some investment would be good and we can't know every detail. But I think effectively having shares on loan (which seems to be an option) or getting rid no questions asked is a pretty big difference and one the members need a vote on.

The way I read it is the veto is only over who, not how. This leaves it open to shares being sold with terms that might not be as entirely favourable or scrutinised. I'm not suggesting the MCT board wouldn't act in the clubs best interest but I'd like a vote on the eventual terms - not just the ideal of selling shares in any way.

The terms aren't know. Could be give them shares if they meet donations, a one off, etc. It presents a lot of uncertainty.

New mail out. Despite having a yes or no on who, there's no detail on how it will work and it'd still to be decided. I'm out.

Aye, the point is its not very good for passing trade and impulse buys. I assumed it wasn't out yet and I'd be surprised if many people just go in there for a browse.

Passed Smiths today on the way to get a haircut before going on holiday on Sunday. Thought to myself if I like the top in the window I'll maybe go buy it but no sign of the new one... Edit to add. Probably wouldn't have bought it. Just looks like a top you'd see in the Sunday league there.

Everything going via the new commercial manager seems to be leaving us with a bit of a bottle neck. While it's good to see the club looking at ways of bringing in money, I'd imagine this isn't a big earner and would hope he's not doing too much admin - this is the time of year clubs need to be be getting pitch side sponsors, etc sold.

Think someone mentioned a similar story earlier but I've only bought a season ticket a couple of times - when it was really cheap and when there was a lot of positivity and know a few who are the same. I don't think we're in a position to sell lots at a low cost and just relying on fans buying a ST so the club has money in advance obviously doesn't work (and is probably less likely now a lot contributed to MCT). That only really leaves us one choice and that has to be a really positive marketing campaign. If we can get up to 500 from 150 that's an extra 100k plus in the bank to hopefully invest rather than gambling people will pay at the gate every week. For me season tickets are vital to get that cash in the bank early and budget to suit. It's a bit of a leap of faith for fans but selling a positive story means more are likely to do it. A trickle of signings, etc over the period can help boost it too if they mention tickets and use everything as an opportunity to promote.

Aye, a mistake through tiredness deep into extra time after not conceding in 110 minutes against the fourth best team in Scotland. Thanks for confirming.

Yep.

Same but they need to be a bit more creative in selling them now to get that commitment. I know a lot of people got them last year for the first time in ages because of the discount which meant the club had the cash in hand early on. I can't see that being the case this time. It's a difficult one for them.

No.

Quick count of 4 wins and 6 draws against premier league teams from 17 games which has got them a top half finish. So, yeah a decent premier league team.

We competed with a decent Motherwell side in the cup. Didn't concede in 90 and both their goals came after 110 minutes. Not really a great example of a defender not being good.

Don't like the Inverclyde's Blue and White tag line either...