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Re: Financial woes - Newcastle & London Irish

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Scuttle wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2023 3:36 pm
Ian Cant wrote: Wed Mar 29, 2023 9:02 pm From what I’ve read in various papers etc London Irish should be ok as a buyer is there but the dotting of the i s and crossing of T’s is taking some time to do. However, they are struggling due to poor gates, yet only on Sunday they were the one club that said they would spend up to the increased salary cap next season!
Newcastle did make a profit last year and the wins they’ve had against top side, including us, has been remarkable. It’s one of my favourite away grounds but except for when they play us they rarely get decent attendances. The fans they have are loyal and some of the most fait minded you will find.
Good luck to both clubs and let’s not forget Tigers are struggling too and that’s why it’s surprising supporters aren’t turning up v Edinburgh! The ticket prices are very reasonable for a top European clash where 10 current Scottish internationals will be trying to defeat “ the old English enemy!”
I hadn't heard that fans were not turning up tomorrow. Where has this been reported? I hope they do as it could be a cracking night.
I think having to pay extra for the ticket, kick off day and time and it being on the telly, indicates a slightly lower attendance. No idea how many Edinburgh are likely to bring
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Re: Financial woes - Newcastle & London Irish

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Rugbygramps wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2023 3:41 pm
Scuttle wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2023 3:36 pm
Ian Cant wrote: Wed Mar 29, 2023 9:02 pm From what I’ve read in various papers etc London Irish should be ok as a buyer is there but the dotting of the i s and crossing of T’s is taking some time to do. However, they are struggling due to poor gates, yet only on Sunday they were the one club that said they would spend up to the increased salary cap next season!
Newcastle did make a profit last year and the wins they’ve had against top side, including us, has been remarkable. It’s one of my favourite away grounds but except for when they play us they rarely get decent attendances. The fans they have are loyal and some of the most fait minded you will find.
Good luck to both clubs and let’s not forget Tigers are struggling too and that’s why it’s surprising supporters aren’t turning up v Edinburgh! The ticket prices are very reasonable for a top European clash where 10 current Scottish internationals will be trying to defeat “ the old English enemy!”
I hadn't heard that fans were not turning up tomorrow. Where has this been reported? I hope they do as it could be a cracking night.
I think having to pay extra for the ticket, kick off day and time and it being on the telly, indicates a slightly lower attendance. No idea how many Edinburgh are likely to bring
I know a few fans thought with the loss of the two league games they should have got the Edinburgh game on their season ticket, rather than the Friendly vs Saints.

I did explain to them that that could well result in the club losing money, as gates to European matches get shared with the away team so the club have to fork out to Edinburgh for every season ticket holder they give a ticket to at a time the club really need to keep their income.
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Re: Financial woes - Newcastle & London Irish

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Am I right in saying prices for members are reduced for tomorrow. I totally get supporters wanting value for money already paid out.
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Re: Financial woes - Newcastle & London Irish

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TigerFeetSteve wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2023 3:55 pm
Rugbygramps wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2023 3:41 pm
Scuttle wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2023 3:36 pm

I hadn't heard that fans were not turning up tomorrow. Where has this been reported? I hope they do as it could be a cracking night.
I think having to pay extra for the ticket, kick off day and time and it being on the telly, indicates a slightly lower attendance. No idea how many Edinburgh are likely to bring
I know a few fans thought with the loss of the two league games they should have got the Edinburgh game on their season ticket, rather than the Friendly vs Saints.

I did explain to them that that could well result in the club losing money, as gates to European matches get shared with the away team so the club have to fork out to Edinburgh for every season ticket holder they give a ticket to at a time the club really need to keep their income.
And also the financial planning of the club would have been on the basis that income from European knock out fixtures would be outside the ST income.
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Re: Financial woes - Newcastle & London Irish

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Hot_Charlie wrote: Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:44 am
TigerFeetSteve wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2023 3:55 pm
Rugbygramps wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2023 3:41 pm

I think having to pay extra for the ticket, kick off day and time and it being on the telly, indicates a slightly lower attendance. No idea how many Edinburgh are likely to bring
I know a few fans thought with the loss of the two league games they should have got the Edinburgh game on their season ticket, rather than the Friendly vs Saints.

I did explain to them that that could well result in the club losing money, as gates to European matches get shared with the away team so the club have to fork out to Edinburgh for every season ticket holder they give a ticket to at a time the club really need to keep their income.
And also the financial planning of the club would have been on the basis that income from European knock out fixtures would be outside the ST income.
Just thank goodness that Tigers or the faithful band of supporters did not have to travel to South Africa to play there with the costs of airfares, hotels, food & beer + protection!
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