Ron has put some thought into the process of increasing the cash flow into Hibs with the target of using that money to increase the quality on the pitch, nothing wrong with that. Will all the ideas work? I doubt it but they may work to a degree where they do attract both supporters and sponsorship. If you are going to set targets then make them stretch targets.
I go to a stadium which has one of the best light and sound displays in the world, to be honest the first few times it was interesting and now it can all be going off and I barely even notice it but it does look great on TV and therefore attracts interest.
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Thread: Ron Gordon, the man
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28-02-2020 04:19 AM #31We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence,therefore, is not an act but a habit.
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28-02-2020 06:18 AM #32
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He's an impressive guy.
I'm glad he presented his plan to the players first. Thought that was a brilliant touch and will keep them feeling part of everything.
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28-02-2020 06:27 AM #33
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28-02-2020 06:28 AM #34
Modern day fitba has to attract new fans, if that means digital boards and advertising and the so called razzmatazz of disco lights then fine by me.
All seems positive to me, positivity breeds positivity.
Cant say I have ever been so looking forward to the future of Hibs than now, "ready for take off".
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In 2012/13 I think we had about 8,000 - lady season we had almost 14,000. The Scottish Cup win was a huge catalyst but it's also worth remembering that we'd spent three years in the Championship in the period since then.
Creating an environment where people want to experience it again will grow the support - and keeping a winning team will accelerate that growth.
I likened Ron to Fergus McCann in that he sees a very clear direction of travel to grow the club. What I took from his presentation is that his priority is success on the pitch, which he'll achieve by increasing the income and profit.
To attract sponsors he's set a clear path on the values her wants the club to be associated with, and by extension, who our sponsors will be associated with.
He's making us immensely attractive to sponsors. The greenest club in Scotland - this is a massive hot topic globally so to be at the forefront makes us an appealing option; really meaningful community work - he mentioned a Hibernian Youth Club, again it's a great initiative and one that if you tagged "in association with..." gives real value to sponsors.
There was stuff like that throughout the presentation where Hibs were leading on things that people would naturally want to be involved with, and that goes for the support, too.
Traditionally, the football has been about going to the game and going away again, you're only at the stadium to watch the match - maybe get a pie or whatever, and for some that's book-ended with pints at the pub.
There would have been a time when going to the cinema was just about the movie, now you go and you get popcorn, or a hot dog, a coffee, or a beer. Cinemas made the experience better and now it's normal.
A good team, along with an experienced that is genuinely enjoyable (so no long waits at turnstiles that don't work, or sultry kiosk staff etc) as well as something that is really different, will get people's interest and they'll want to go.
17,000 is ambitious, but if Hibs can deliver what they want to I'd actually be amazed if we didn't hit it.Follow the Hibs podcast, Longbangers, on Twitter (@longbangers)
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28-02-2020 07:17 AM #38This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
The targetted increase in ST sales made me think of McCann again. OK, when he came in Celtic were at a low ebb, but throughout the 80s they were doing OK (along with the "new firm") but their crowds for non OF matches were often 20-25k.
Ron isn't looking to double attendances as Fergus did but increase them by about 30%.
It's got to be worth a try.Last edited by Peevemor; 28-02-2020 at 07:20 AM.
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28-02-2020 07:42 AM #39
The comparison with cinema is a good one. I really like going to the cinema and probably go twice a month to see something. Sometimes on my own, sometimes with the kids. When it comes to movies all I want is to watch a good quality movie in 2D. I’m not interested in 3D, moving seats, sitting on sofas, waiter service or any of the other innovations the theatres are coming up with but I understand why they do it. It creates a buzz, people talk about it. They are constantly trying to enhance the experience and offer something new. The quality on the screen will only stay high if they can keep enticing new people to come to their cinemas.
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28-02-2020 08:27 AM #42
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More to the point though, how good is Ron at steering a submarine?Last edited by Cataplana; 28-02-2020 at 08:39 AM.
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28-02-2020 09:39 AM #43This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Not grumpy, just givin ma point of view..
if that's all right wi you.
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28-02-2020 09:41 AM #44This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
You got P-M-T?
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28-02-2020 09:57 AM #45
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28-02-2020 10:32 AM #47
Is it just me but I’m really really excited about bringing the catering in house
as working in the trade the offering was “disgusting “
I know we’re not Tottenham but in today’s world most products are able to be done
very quickly
it could generate a lot of money 3-5 mil a season
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IN RON WE TRUST
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28-02-2020 11:00 AM #50
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Seriously though, where are you getting £3 - 5 million a season?
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28-02-2020 11:20 AM #51
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A wee Ron song ??
Ron Gordon for me, Ron Gordon for me,
If you're no Ron Gordon you're nae use tae me
Tom Farmer was braw ,Rod Petrie an aw,
but Peruvian Ron Gordon 's the pride o' us aw. !!
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pizza and coke and sweets each
bovril (auld school) maybe a pie
no much change out of a £20 (if any)
but here’s my “potential maths”
15,000 x£10 = £150,000
£150,000 x 20 games = £3,000,000
add into this that variety/product is better/awesome then maybes
add a bevvie or 2 you could easily reach my “potential “ figures
doesn’t mean PURE profits !!
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28-02-2020 11:45 AM #54
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Unless we bring in huge numbers of staff, that wouldn't be doable. Also, not a chance 75% of people at game use the kiosks.
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28-02-2020 11:56 AM #55
And just to note for every bottle that lands on the pitch it makes even harder to get those top level Corporate sponsors he is alluding to.
Fans have a part to play in this, in more ways than one.
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28-02-2020 12:14 PM #57This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
make it attractive .
i do think the lower number is potentially very achievable
As I said before we aren’t Tottenham but if it’s done right (miniature version) people will spend
tottenham turn over circa £1,000,000 every home match day and
their stadium is 3x ours
I hope RON has a forward thinking team working on this instead of a “that’ll do “ team
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But let’s beg to differ
no point arguing over spilt chips on match day 😜
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28-02-2020 12:39 PM #58
There will always be people that pick on one point, fail to understand that some people want more than just a game of football, fail to look at the bigger picture or just lack imagination.
When I look at the full statement of Ron Gordon’s vision for the club, I am really excited for our future.
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28-02-2020 12:44 PM #59This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
The club have already looked into it and estimate £600k but a random fan 'thinks' millions can be made!!!
Thank Christ we're not doing the Hearts fan owned thing if this is what can happen!
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exactly
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