RIP Matchday programmes?
They've still to vote on it so it might not get passed but even then most Championship clubs would continue to produce a matchday programme, if only to continue the tradition. The likes of Morecambe or Fleetwood might think twice though when they're going to sell a hundred or so for some games.
I stopped buying programmes about 15 years ago and it's rare that I see anyone with one these days so I can understand why some smaller clubs might not want the extra expense, especially how fans now look to social media to get upto date news about their club and there's only so many interviews with players you can read about what job they'd have if they hadn't become a footballer for it all to become a bit sterile.
I think Preston NE would continue to produce a matchday programme but it might be given away more when fans go through the turnstiles - say to under 16s as an extra incentive to get them in the ground.
Print media on the whole is dying but there is still the enthusiasm for it if the content is good enough - most people probably think fanzines are a thing of the past but a few fans still produce them for some clubs.
I stopped buying programmes about 15 years ago and it's rare that I see anyone with one these days so I can understand why some smaller clubs might not want the extra expense, especially how fans now look to social media to get upto date news about their club and there's only so many interviews with players you can read about what job they'd have if they hadn't become a footballer for it all to become a bit sterile.
I think Preston NE would continue to produce a matchday programme but it might be given away more when fans go through the turnstiles - say to under 16s as an extra incentive to get them in the ground.
Print media on the whole is dying but there is still the enthusiasm for it if the content is good enough - most people probably think fanzines are a thing of the past but a few fans still produce them for some clubs.
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Remember in days gone by when you had to buy a programme to find out half time scores.
There used to be long alphabetical boards at corner of ground and chap used to put scores accordingly.
Used to be young lads who leaned over when he had put score up and change the numbers round.
Amazing how many scores of 9 nil there were at half time.
There used to be long alphabetical boards at corner of ground and chap used to put scores accordingly.
Used to be young lads who leaned over when he had put score up and change the numbers round.
Amazing how many scores of 9 nil there were at half time.
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I remember back in the day, there would always be a 'change' or three announced on the tannoy to the line up in the matchday programme and so you would see blokes with pencils crossing out names and adding different ones.
It is part of the fabric of football buying a programme although saying that some of the away ones I have bought this season, have been less than average, if they do go keep hold of the ones you have give it a few years will make thousands on Flog it
And of course back in the 70s the wonderful , colourful Football Leagu Review.
One section included exotic football clubs badges from far away - duly cut out and placed on a world map on this particular young lads bedroom wall.
Jeez - life was so bloody simple then.
One section included exotic football clubs badges from far away - duly cut out and placed on a world map on this particular young lads bedroom wall.
Jeez - life was so bloody simple then.
Well I buy a programme, I know of course who all our players are by sight (new ones excepted), but I like to reference the opposition when I see one or theirs doing well and know who he actually is (future signings perhaps?)--I like the articles of a players views too---What I would say is a lesser and cheaper version, much less advertising and the teams on the back as they used to be---No glossy printing the old fashioned paper would do if it cuts costs
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The last program I bought was for the PO Final against Swindon, and that was the first for a long time.
If I need match info, I just check on my phone.
On the subject of programs, I had hundreds, mainly from the 70's. I left them in my parents loft and when they moved they chucked the lot without thinking to ask if I still wanted them.
They've never been forgiven for that!
If I need match info, I just check on my phone.
On the subject of programs, I had hundreds, mainly from the 70's. I left them in my parents loft and when they moved they chucked the lot without thinking to ask if I still wanted them.
They've never been forgiven for that!
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All this for 5p 🙂
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If it wasn't for the advertising they would be about £10 each.
There won't be more than 15-16k on Sunday. I think we all need to accept that until the day we make that step up to the top tier our home support will be limited.
Doesn't bother me, we rarely turn up when Deepdale is packed anyway, I'd be happy with the usual 11k and a win with a Barnsley win at Derby!
Doesn't bother me, we rarely turn up when Deepdale is packed anyway, I'd be happy with the usual 11k and a win with a Barnsley win at Derby!