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And the important thing is they're queueing up to pay it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hairy Bowsie
The Rovers effect in Tallaght really is impressive, I'm just not sure if they can keep it up. I'd be as concerned as anyone that they'll start to overspend and the goodwill and buzz of the first season in Tallaght will fade away and they'll be struggling to balance the books like everyone else. I'd be stunned if they don't turn a tidy profit this season though.
Is it really? I understand that clubs need to make money where possible but charging that kind of money, for mascotting, is disgraceful in my opinion.Quote:
Originally Posted by passinginterest
Thats madness. Do they give them a jersey or lucky bag of some sort too? Surely they can't be charging over 100 beans just to be a mascot?Quote:
Originally Posted by Hairy Bowsie
It'd want to be a big lucky bag. I think it's actually closer to the €140 mark but i'm not sure of the exact figure so thats why i said over a tonneQuote:
Originally Posted by De Town
Here's the details:Quote:
Originally Posted by Hairy Bowsie
Give a child a matchday to remember at Tallaght Stadium. Includes:
• A complete SRFC kit.
• Pre-match dressing room visit.
• Lead out Shamrock Rovers.
• Two complimentary stand tickets (and one for mascot).
• A commemorative photo as a memento of the day.
• A commemorative match programme with your picture and details.
Cost per mascot: €175
It's expensive but they do get quite a lot out of it It'd be over €100 for the tickets, programmes, picture and kit anyway.
Still think it's madness to be honest. They (Rovers) get the kit for free too.
I'd have to say that it's a great deal. A fair whack of money but it gives you a lot, and think how much it'd mean to the kid.Quote:
Originally Posted by passinginterest
Don't think the the fan run board will allow Rovers to get into the same sort of trouble as Cork and Derry. There's been 20 years graft and toil to get to Tallaght, which will never be forgotten.Quote:
Originally Posted by passinginterest
The buzz in Tallaght has gotten better since the Real Madrid game, following the opening of the new stand, which has really ramped up the athmosphere there.
Next year will bring other treats for the fans, such as hopefully European and Setanta Cup participation, as well as the drive to reclaim top spot in the League.
. I'd be stunned if they don't turn a tidy profit this season though.[/QUOTE]
Prepare to be stunned so.
Reliably informed that they are budgeting for a small loss unless they get to the cup final or win a trophy. I`m not sure if this includes accumulated losses over previous years since their most recent incarnation. Then again if they can shake down enough kids in Tallaght for the Mascot "Privilege", they could end up in the black
No way in hell you got told that by a "reliable" source. Rovers will be in the black come the end of the season, we offer the mascot a full matchday experience for the money quoted and no need to shake down kids anywhere to fill the mascot slot. We had a small deficit from last season due to falling crowds in Tolka but they are now gone. Rovers are getting big crowds, we have an amazing PR and marketing team, our club shop and range of merchandise are second to none and while some people are concerned about the second season syndrome setting in but I can assure you all we will be worrying about come the end of the season is how we can push our club to the next level.
The Rovers board and members will never ever go over budget again and will never rely on a cup final or title to keep the ship afloat...FACT
Brilliant and innovative idea! If it is selling well, it surely means that they have gauged the market tempreture well.Quote:
Originally Posted by passinginterest
It's simple really - those Rovers fans that perceive it is value may buy, those that dont, won't.
Do all clubs not do this?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
I know we did for years, havn't been lately, bar the celtic game, not sure why but possibly because we didnt have any jerseys.
You can see here, http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/sponsor...tchday-mascots what they've sold around 70 by my count.
I think that it is possible to be the mascot sponsor at mosts clubs, but the innovative twist here is marketing as a birthday present.Quote:
Originally Posted by micls
Again, I would have thought that was the norm?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
Unless kids up ye're way have really cool parents who spend loads of money on them for no particular reason :D
Just thought I`d save that one for future reference.Quote:
Originally Posted by tallaghtfornia;1232148
The Rovers board and members will [U
Listen theres no denying that our mortal enemies have been savvy about promoting themselves this season, but even with all the hoopla and hugely increased crowds, your Board are saying that they will run at a modest loss this year. That may be to reduce expectations, but its clearly not working in Neverland!
Presumably your Board will be forgiven if a modest loss is the end of year outcome?
that rovers mascot thing looks good and if its selling then the price is right.suprised more clubs arent using the claret and blue club model that we started this year.its very easy to negate the fiver a week you pay by using the discount card around the town and the prizes in the draws are excellent
www.claretandblueclub.com if you want a look
great work. well done.Quote:
Originally Posted by stamullendrog