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Preston Underground (New Supporters Group)

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Preston Underground (New Supporters Group)

I think the key problem here is, the club wants to outsource everything it doesn't consider to be part of its core business.

It simply doesn't care enough to bring certain functions in-house and offer something more bespoke to the fans - whether it be kits, shop, concessions, catering - or even, the development of our over-18 youth players. It all gets outsourced.

The club just wants a flat-rate deal with third parties for all the things you'd need in a fanzone - deals where the club gets some guaranteed income, and then the specifics of how the thing is operated and staffed is a problem for the contractor, not the club.

With the club having that mindset, I don't see how a club-run, club-organised fanzone ever gets off the ground.

Their first instinct would be, they'd want to outsource it, and at the same time, they'd want to make money off it.
 
Thracia said:
I think the key problem here is, the club wants to outsource everything it doesn't consider to be part of its core business.

It simply doesn't care enough to bring certain functions in-house and offer something more bespoke to the fans - whether it be kits, shop, concessions, catering - or even, the development of our over-18 youth players. It all gets outsourced.

The club just wants a flat-rate deal with third parties for all the things you'd need in a fanzone - deals where the club gets some guaranteed income, and then the specifics of how the thing is operated and staffed is a problem for the contractor, not the club.

With the club having that mindset, I don't see how a club-run, club-organised fanzone ever gets off the ground.

Their first instinct would be, they'd want to outsource it, and at the same time, they'd want to make money off it.
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Well observed. The club isn't even pretending to run itself like a business. The idea of cashflow and profit. Revenue streams and innovation.

It's just firmly stuck in the pocket of an octogenarion. All quite sad really.

But hey-ho, bring on the Hull game.
 
pnewortham said:
Well observed. The club isn't even pretending to run itself like a business. The idea of cashflow and profit. Revenue streams and innovation.

It's just firmly stuck in the pocket of an octogenarion. All quite sad really.

But hey-ho, bring on the Hull game.
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A octogenarian who employs someone to run the football club on a very high salary yet who decides on what design and colours our away kits will be.
 
Thracia said:
on inflated I think the key problem here is, the club wants to outsource everything it doesn't consider to be part of its core business.

It simply doesn't care enough to bring certain functions in-house and offer something more bespoke to the fans - whether it be kits, shop, concessions, catering - or even, the development of our over-18 youth players. It all gets outsourced.

The club just wants a flat-rate deal with third parties for all the things you'd need in a fanzone - deals where the club gets some guaranteed income, and then the specifics of how the thing is operated and staffed is a problem for the contractor, not the club.

With the club having that mindset, I don't see how a club-run, club-organised fanzone ever gets off the ground.

Their first instinct would be, they'd want to outsource it, and at the same time, they'd want to make money off it.
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Yep I tend to agree unfortunately... And the double whammy is that if the club want money, the outsourced firm will also need to turn a profit and therefore who's going to get hammered with inflated, silly prices?.. Yes, the fans yet again....
 
Meet Frankie night at the Moorbrook next Wednesday 11th. Accompanied children, families all welcome, serving quality food til 9pm
Everyone welcome.
Even get to meet the mysterious Preston Underground group?
Links on both fbook and twitter

🚨Annoucement🚨
We’re pleased to announce our first social event with our special guest Frankie McAvoy. Come and meet the Head Coach, plus some of the group giving an overview of plans for the future.
11th August - 7:30pm The Moorbrook #pnefc https://t.co/yE7x5okG5h
 
White Horse 44 said:
Meet Frankie night at the Moorbrook next Wednesday 11th. Accompanied children, families all welcome, serving quality food til 9pm
Everyone welcome.
Even get to meet the mysterious Preston Underground group?
Links on both fbook and twitter

🚨Annoucement🚨
We’re pleased to announce our first social event with our special guest Frankie McAvoy. Come and meet the Head Coach, plus some of the group giving an overview of plans for the future.
11th August - 7:30pm The Moorbrook #pnefc https://t.co/yE7x5okG5h
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Felt very unwelcomed last time i went in the moorbrook so I think I`ll pass on this one.
 
White Horse 44 said:
Meet Frankie night at the Moorbrook next Wednesday 11th. Accompanied children, families all welcome, serving quality food til 9pm
Everyone welcome.
Even get to meet the mysterious Preston Underground group?
Links on both fbook and twitter

🚨Annoucement🚨
We’re pleased to announce our first social event with our special guest Frankie McAvoy. Come and meet the Head Coach, plus some of the group giving an overview of plans for the future.
11th August - 7:30pm The Moorbrook #pnefc https://t.co/yE7x5okG5h
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An invitation/opportunity to meet the group, available for anyone who wants to take it.
 
raefil said:
Felt very unwelcomed last time i went in the moorbrook so I think I`ll pass on this one.
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I will meet you personally and I'm sure you will be fine.
Its not really about the venue surely. Future meets etc are planned for Leyland and hopefully a non pub setting allowing everyone to feel included, involved and welcome.
 
Thracia said:
I think the key problem here is, the club wants to outsource everything it doesn't consider to be part of its core business.

It simply doesn't care enough to bring certain functions in-house and offer something more bespoke to the fans - whether it be kits, shop, concessions, catering - or even, the development of our over-18 youth players. It all gets outsourced.

The club just wants a flat-rate deal with third parties for all the things you'd need in a fanzone - deals where the club gets some guaranteed income, and then the specifics of how the thing is operated and staffed is a problem for the contractor, not the club.

With the club having that mindset, I don't see how a club-run, club-organised fanzone ever gets off the ground.

Their first instinct would be, they'd want to outsource it, and at the same time, they'd want to make money off it.
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Exactly


pnewortham said:
Well observed. The club isn't even pretending to run itself like a business. The idea of cashflow and profit. Revenue streams and innovation.

It's just firmly stuck in the pocket of an octogenarion. All quite sad really.

But hey-ho, bring on the Hull game.
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Except outsourcing is what businesses do. It's how to make the most money because it's cheaper than employing your own staff and the commensurate costs that entails.

Outsourcing is just how everything is done these days. In my view it's for the worse as it results in customers getting shit service because the outsourcing companies will do absolutely everything to maximise profits and bollocks to the customer. And it's for the worse in terms of workers because the workers can be employed on the lowest terms.
 
Will the supporters group be asking pressing questions to the clubs hierarchy regarding the abysmal summer transfer recruitment?

Asking tough questions of the clubs ownership?

Or they just happy to get into bed with the club and put on some nice and cozy meet and greets?
 
Double J said:
Will the supporters group be asking pressing questions to the clubs hierarchy regarding the abysmal summer transfer recruitment?

Asking tough questions of the clubs ownership?

Or they just happy to get into bed with the club and put on some nice and cozy meet and greets?
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Why don't you go along and ask them?

Ideal opportunity.
 
Keeper1 said:
Many moons ago I played for & patronised the Moorbrook.
Enjoyed the real ale, food and company.
If things have changed as you’d suggest JJ, a real shame.
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With due respect to the pub, theres 2 next to each other in front of the B+Q.
The one i went in, you wouldn’t buy a packet of peanuts never mind a meal.

Mentioned the pub to a friend just now, its actually not that bad apparently (apologies Moorbrook)

Might pop down, Ill mull it over.
 
Double J said:
With due respect to the pub, theres 2 next to each other in front of the B+Q.
The one i went in, you wouldn’t buy a packet of peanuts never mind a meal.

Mentioned the pub to a friend just now, its actually not that bad apparently (apologies Moorbrook)

Might pop down, Ill mull it over.
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The other was The Unicorn. Long gone now and has been for many moons.
 
White Horse 44 said:
I will meet you personally and I'm sure you will be fine.
Its not really about the venue surely. Future meets etc are planned for Leyland and hopefully a non pub setting allowing everyone to feel included, involved and welcome.
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No idea if you or anyone else on here is involved but " more power to your elbows " and pat yourselves on the back for putting the effort in. In fact a big " well done " for even bothering given recent events.. And ignore the plonkers who whinge about venues. 🙂 👍
 
White Horse 44 said:
Meet Frankie night at the Moorbrook next Wednesday 11th. Accompanied children, families all welcome, serving quality food til 9pm
Everyone welcome.
Even get to meet the mysterious Preston Underground group?
Links on both fbook and twitter

🚨Annoucement🚨
We’re pleased to announce our first social event with our special guest Frankie McAvoy. Come and meet the Head Coach, plus some of the group giving an overview of plans for the future.
11th August - 7:30pm The Moorbrook #pnefc https://t.co/yE7x5okG5h
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Wouldn’t it just be easier for the group to identify themselves, on here?

This cloak and dagger approach seems rather exclusive.
 
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