Just wondering when the AGM is?
Also, any chance of having a game against the Athlone fans this season? Was never involved in one, would love to see one happening this year though!?
Well keen2 win I know for a fact for last season that there was no AGM held... I havent heard any word as of yet but the supporters club are having theirs in the new year and there will be a few vacancies on the committee due to two bereavements and one resignation so any new blood gratefully appreciated..Originally Posted by Keen2win
Gary Cronin is he the right man to manage Longford Town?
I'd imagine there'll be one in the coming weeks due to changes on the committee that were being talked about at the end of season dinner.
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Well I was asked to get involved in the supports club committee this year at the dinner dance. It was said there would be a meeting after Christmas at some stage. Would love to get involved and have a few suggestions of simple things that could be done that may have been overlooked . . .
Social media
The Facebook and twitter page need a revamp(the website was done and fair play) I know it doesn’t sound like a big thing in the general scheme of things but I feel it’s something that costs nothing that can get potential returns.
The Facebook page isn’t updated much and isn’t really pushed, sec o set up a page and it is going strong, simple things like posting fixtures and general news. For example there were no photos of the Christmas club shop until I brought in my camera and uploaded them. Free advertising!!
Also feel that Facebook page could be used to drive in more support maybe with some “like and share “competitions etc. such as two free pass to next home game ... just an idea anyway could try it and see how it goes if it doesn’t work its not going to cost the club
Club merchandise
Back in the day there was always pictures in the club programme of the gear and prices, simply a few photos and prices on the web wouldn’t go a miss. (The pictures of the home and away jersey on Facebook/twitter are ones I took on a camera phone) it’s not a massive job but still would be nice to have the gear up on the web.
Young Supporters
It’s all about the supports and anything that has potential to get people out to games should be tried
I don’t know what the story is with ball boys we didn’t have them on a regular basis last season, it would be good to start it up again, don’t know if it ended for a certain reason...
Also what about the free passes with a paying adult that were given out in schools years back, maybe do that for the start of the season try and get a few out...
So yeah, that’s the main bits that came to mind at first so what’s your opinions /suggestions ??
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Some decent ideas there. Sometimes it's just a case of better coordination between the various people involved and making sure the information is provided to them. It's all voluntary of course and people are busy but some of those things could be improved alright.
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No offence, but I'd prefer to get involved with the club, as opposed to the supporters club! I'd help out with both, think it's time I started doing my bit!
Another idea, instead of a LTFC shop at xmas, the Town should have tried to get on to the GAA, and have a joint shop over the xmas period. Increased footfall, hopefully increased sales!
The GAA would never go for that, I think they'd probably be actively discouraged from doing it even if they were in favour of it locally.
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You sure? Maybe not, wouldn't be any harm asking anyway!
**** the GAA.
That thing about tickets for free children with paying adults was done by Sorbothegreek I think. He did a few hundred and only two were handed in at the gate by people that would have been going anyway.
Sporting F*ck All!
It's generally been the case when the club have run these promotions in previous years that it actually hurts the club financially as it just means those who are going anyway end up not paying in.
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Some great ideas there ethan. It should be ran past the club at the next AGM and the next supporters club AGM as it is very much a team effort. Longfordian and pauro did both facebook and twitter and are I am sure open to suggestions for improvements. Dont forget this has only being set up over the last year. In fairness to pauro it is not easy for him to do it when he is based in London but I am sure if there was more people that had access to both of those tools it would be of great help to pauro and longfordian..
Gary Cronin is he the right man to manage Longford Town?
Yep, more than willing to share/hand over any limited duties I may or may not have, provided the club are ok with it obviously. I'm living and working in Dublin so I don't get down to Longford or make it to games as often as others might.
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Yeah I understand people might not have time and that im not pointing fingers just thinking of realistic things I could help out with.id have no problem putting my name forward to help out with the computer side of it seeing as im in college and have alot of free time while studying haha...
Will you let me know when the dates for that meeting is announced , would like to go to it..
same keen2win, i would really like to get involved in some way this year thats if our ideas werent falling on deaf ears
Yeah I wasent sure about the passes, it was just an idea anyway...
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Alright lads... As Marty mentioned, based in London, I'm happy to keep developing the website especially as there's going to be a fair bit of updating in the run up to the new season. Obviously difficult to get pics where Im based so reckon a good idea would be sending any crowd pics, etc. to myself at padraigstapleton@gmail.com or i might set up a special email address so people can send things to, if it's good quality, more than happy to put it in. Facebook page is being looked after by one of the guys but happy to leave the Twitter page to one of you Twitter savvy lads so can I concentrate on the main website.
Twitter: Recently did a new background with the relevant web addresses which hopefully you might find useful. One suggestion from myself, some live match updates on the day would be great if someone who goes to games regularly had the time to do it. Some clubs do similar, ExtraTime do a great one as well of course. Plus any relevant official news.
Website is open to suggestions as well! Was possibly thinking of a Fan Photos page. Merchandise page with prices etc, would be very very handy as well.
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Was just talkin to L.T.F.C and we would both be happy to do the facebook and twitter page
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Good stuff! Is everyone else happy with that?
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Clear it with the club (sorbothegreek has been handling these matters, he has my details or if he pops on here he can confirm it) and I'll happily pass over the logins I have to ye. Obviously the club is accountable for anything put up on it so they need to be fully aware of who's doing it and have some control over it.
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o also on a side note i was wondering who has the copy of the dvd that was played at the dinner dance of goals form the season.. want to get that up online and show off some of the talent form the season... maybe post it in build up to next season, tried to get it off the photographer but he said have to go through the club to get it
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Not 100% sure if it's doable, but I could put the odd clip on the website. Maybe each Friday as a build up. Not sure if it's possible to do up, say a build up to a goal in a 30 second clip or something. Not brilliant on video software myself, but if someone on here knows... MP4 format might work, I'll have to look it up.
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Let me proof read any updates you do on the Facebook/Twitter pages now Fitzy, capital letters and punctuation are important :P
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