Match Programmes

[harps1954]

Just wondering if there was a Match Programme produced for last Friday's game between Galway and Harps - trying to get my hands on a copy. Thanks.

[GuisaSaigon]

There was only a 4 page mini programme, they didnt last long though.

[WoodquayBoy]

Not so much a mini programme as a glorified team sheet in a thrown back to the bad old days

[harps1954]

Why no programme? What about the sponsors who would have had ads in them for the season? Not complaining, just wondering.

[GuisaSaigon]

Problem with the printers.

[Mr A]

Doesn't that usually translate as 'the printers weren't paid'?

[WoodquayBoy]

That's what I heard Mr A, don't know how true it is, but given the importance of the game, I was surprised and disgusted at the lack of a programme and the potential revenue it would generate for the club

[Paddyfield]

That's what I heard Mr A, don't know how true it is, but given the importance of the game, I was surprised and disgusted at the lack of a programme and the potential revenue it would generate for the club

The programme for the Derry game was the best this season and then they followed it up with a piece of toilet paer. I didn't even get one!

[pineapple stu]

Doesn't that usually translate as 'the printers weren't paid'?
But I thought the directors were covering all the debts? Galway couldn't possibly be E400k in debt, could they?

[WoodquayBoy]

Yes and yes. They will cover the debts, the club could be in debt, doesn't mean the debts won't be covered.
Any idea what part of ground our lot will be accommodated in tomorrow? The stand or behind one of the goals - think I was told there is nmo terracing one side of pitch?

[corbyeire]

pretty much the GUFC supporters will be in the main stand on the left away from the main turnstiles

theres no real terracing on the other sides of the ground

[Bald Student]

The left hand side (as you face the pitch) is for away fans. There's 800 seats on your side and standing room for another 800 on the two steps of terracing behind the goal.

[Tir Oilean]

Will there be segregation?!

[Bald Student]

Will there be segregation?!

Not really. There'll be 2 signs, one will say 'away fans' and will point to the appropriate section of the ground.

[WoodquayBoy]

Why not? Thought under league rules there had to be segregation? Are we in danger of being viciously verbally assaulted, like some of your lot complained about when ye were in Terryland back in August? If we are in danger, and we're not seperated, it might be too upsetting for me to attend

[eamo1]

So we will be in a stand afterall.I had this image of us standing behind a railing on the sideline in the lashing rain.It was the impression i got from seeing it on mns,nice one though.This time tomorrow we will be there:D

[pineapple stu]

Yes and yes. They will cover the debts, the club could be in debt, doesn't mean the debts won't be covered.
Sounds like Arkaga so.

For those who really want their terracing, there's two steps behind either goal and a bit of space at either end of the main stang. I think it's designed to hold 1500 for licencing. But I'd go the far end of the stand.

[Terry]

the debts will be covered Stu, my cousin is one of the lunatics that will be paying it !!!!! Costing him a fortune but he doesnt mind.

[geezer]

they didnt pay for the programme for one of the most memorable nights in terryland ever. Im goin on a bit but a programme is so important i think to hardcore fans.
To LOI anoraks its as important as the ball, the pitch, the players.

[Claret Murph]

Gezzer , look we know you didn't get one but no matter how much you bitch about it it's time to move on . :confused:

[gspain]

Doesn't that usually translate as 'the printers weren't paid'?

Pot kettle and black here.

I still have a programme from a certain club playing Kilmarnock in the mid 90's that was never released as the printer held on to it until he got paid. Club left him the programmes. No programme available at the game (I know you played them another time and did issue).

[Dodge]

Pot kettle and black here.


In fairness, I don't think he was having a go. More simply stating what we were all thinking. Has happened most clubs in the league, and none of us ina position to lecture anyone (and again I don't think Mr A was doing this)

[gspain]

In fairness, I don't think he was having a go. More simply stating what we were all thinking. Has happened most clubs in the league, and none of us ina position to lecture anyone (and again I don't think Mr A was doing this)

Apologies Mr A if I misinterpreted your intentions.

It has happened other clubs including my own. The only Limerick programme I need from the last 30 years was v Longford 99/00 when the printer refused to release them. Club never paid and despite phone calls, letters, calling in twice, offering money they wouldn't give me a copy even weeks after the game.

Out of interest has it happened to Pats?

[Dodge]

In those terms, no. But I know we had to switch printers at least one due to an amount owed to them. We've never had a programme kept from us (AFAIK) but we've certainly had merchandise kept from us

[Sam_Heggy]

Pot kettle and black here.

We've had a programme every game this season but I catch what you mean.

Drogheda are in the same situation as its was just a team sheet printed out for our game against them the previous week.

[gspain]

We've had a programme every game this season but I catch what you mean.

Drogheda are in the same situation as its was just a team sheet printed out for our game against them the previous week.

Think your programme has been one of the best in the league for many seasons.

Sometimes clubs do teamsheets becasue they don't have time or can't be bothered doing a programme. However it may well be financial issues. AFAIK all the first division clubs are still doing regular programmes.

[gspain]

In those terms, no. But I know we had to switch printers at least one due to an amount owed to them. We've never had a programme kept from us (AFAIK) but we've certainly had merchandise kept from us

I don't know of any other cases where the printer actually printed the programmes and then refused to release them. I know if a few cases where they refused to print without payment. Cork United were in severe financial difficulty (ultimately went bust) and had a fundraising game v Manchester City. The printer refused to print the programme without payment up front. United had loads of adverts sold not to mention potential huge matchday sales. They couldn't find the money to pay the printer. They tried to do deals with sharing the profits etc but in the end no programme got printed for the game. I doubt if the proceeds of a few thousand programmes would have saved them but it would have helped.

[Sam_Heggy]

Think your programme has been one of the best in the league for many seasons.
Sometimes clubs do teamsheets becasue they don't have time or can't be bothered doing a programme. However it may well be financial issues. AFAIK all the first division clubs are still doing regular programmes.

Totally agree, its a credit to Joe Doherty and the other contributers.

[Mr A]

Just to clarify on what went above, I wasn't having a go, just jokingly wondering and was surprised at the answer to be honest.

Still the Jay O Shea money should sort that one out!

[Tir Oilean]

The Jay O Shea proceeds will only paper over the cracks Mr A. Sad thing is I believe the programme issue could have been easily solved.

[Terry]

Jeff Kenna has stated in one interview that "Derby are willing to meet with what GUFC need" when it comes to Jay o'shea !

Fact is nobody knows whats the exact financial situation at the club but that one word to me says a lot !