A few things.....

**L.T.F.C.** · 04/01/2013, 8:14 PM

Wouldn't you be too busy swigging naggins?

**Keen2win** · 04/01/2013, 9:43 PM

How many did you have this day?

http://www.sportsfile.com/id/272982/

**Longfordian** · 04/01/2013, 11:09 PM

There were folks a fair bit older than him in tears or on the verge of tears that night, myself included. Truly the end of an era. But for the best in the long run really.

**Cabs88** · 08/01/2013, 2:19 PM

Great upbeat thread this as stated above am willing to help out in some way if needs be. In the coming year it is hoped to see section O go from strength to strength. The past year was very productive, with increased support, banners, and a meeting spot located. We hope this will continue and improve next year with further developments.

Onwards and upwards!

**fitzpatrick10** · 08/01/2013, 3:36 PM

have to say the Sec O facebook page is goin very well, gets alot of attention and reaches alot of people, could do with getin few photos of the support next season to show people its doin well and try and get them out to the games, as i found this year our away atmosphere was great! even when we had small number at the start of the season, it really grew abit towards the season , hope people come back this season and get behind the team..

**Pauro 76** · 08/01/2013, 7:25 PM

Was thinking of putting up a Fanzone section on the website, basically it'll be pictures taken by the fans. Any good ones will go in!

**outspoken** · 09/01/2013, 3:59 PM

I'll be providing stats and interviews for the website and match program again this season but if theres anything else I could get involved in I'd only be too happy to help. I agree that some pictures and videos would be great for the Section O page next season.

**sorbothegreek** · 11/01/2013, 9:16 AM

Moving on from this and it was something that was actually in the pipeline anyway, how would you be for a meeting with some of the committee members in the coming weeks (definately before the start of the season)?
There isn't a set date for the AGM yet so anyone that wanted to get involved or bring their ideas to the table could do so. There are other somewhat less glamourous areas that we need help in also, selling lotto and stewarding matches and the like that come with the job that should be considered.
We're also looking for ideas for an event that might bring some of our younger supporters together pre-season and that didn't cost too much to run, so any ideas?

Anyone that has any ideas or would like to attend the proposed meeting can PM me their contact details and i'll pass them on the club secretary who'll arrange the meeting.

**Cabs88** · 13/01/2013, 3:45 PM

Originally Posted by sorbothegreek

Moving on from this and it was something that was actually in the pipeline anyway, how would you be for a meeting with some of the committee members in the coming weeks (definately before the start of the season)?
There isn't a set date for the AGM yet so anyone that wanted to get involved or bring their ideas to the table could do so. There are other somewhat less glamourous areas that we need help in also, selling lotto and stewarding matches and the like that come with the job that should be considered.
We're also looking for ideas for an event that might bring some of our younger supporters together pre-season and that didn't cost too much to run, so any ideas?

Anyone that has any ideas or would like to attend the proposed meeting can PM me their contact details and i'll pass them on the club secretary who'll arrange the meeting.

All sounds very good, its an area of the club that has been lacking somewhat, the liaison with the fans and it's something I would like to be kept informed with.

As for an event for the younger supporters, an open training session on a saturday before a pre season perhaps? Meet the players, photographs etc, penalty shoot outs.. wont cost much and if its linked in with the local schoolboys playing at half time of a pre season game it might be a cost effective way of getting new support. One thing that I feel has been badly missing of late (in a practical sense aswell) is ball boys/girls.. Its not a good idea for players to be hopping walls to retrieve footballs when they go out of play, so this is another area that can be looked at.

**outspoken** · 14/01/2013, 5:31 PM

Originally Posted by Cabs88

All sounds very good, its an area of the club that has been lacking somewhat, the liaison with the fans and it's something I would like to be kept informed with.

As for an event for the younger supporters, an open training session on a saturday before a pre season perhaps? Meet the players, photographs etc, penalty shoot outs.. wont cost much and if its linked in with the local schoolboys playing at half time of a pre season game it might be a cost effective way of getting new support. One thing that I feel has been badly missing of late (in a practical sense aswell) is ball boys/girls.. Its not a good idea for players to be hopping walls to retrieve footballs when they go out of play, so this is another area that can be looked at.

That sounds like a fantastic idea and if you could get just a few of those kids to join the red and black pack you could organise more events like that throughout the year.

**Macy** · 15/01/2013, 8:57 AM

For those of us living away, a photo listing of stock, sizes and prices for the club shop on the website would be great. Obviously an online shop/ online ordering or postal ordering would be ideal, but even to know what was there beforehand that you could pick up at games would be an advantage.

**Pauro 76** · 15/01/2013, 1:43 PM

Originally Posted by Macy

For those of us living away, a photo listing of stock, sizes and prices for the club shop on the website would be great. Obviously an online shop/ online ordering or postal ordering would be ideal, but even to know what was there beforehand that you could pick up at games would be an advantage.

The online store is doable from my end of things. I can certainly set it up, but being based away from Longford, maintaining it will be awkward enough. But if anyone is up for the task, I'm sure new stock will be incoming over the next season due to change of sponsors. Who'd be normally in charge of stock levels?

**Martinho II** · 15/01/2013, 5:31 PM

Originally Posted by Pauro 76

The online store is doable from my end of things. I can certainly set it up, but being based away from Longford, maintaining it will be awkward enough. But if anyone is up for the task, I'm sure new stock will be incoming over the next season due to change of sponsors. Who'd be normally in charge of stock levels?

pauro Paul Bayliss is the person in charge of merchandise. btw the Red and Black pack have disbanded..

**Pauro 76** · 15/01/2013, 9:15 PM

Nice one Marty, I've taken the Red and Black Pack stuff off... What's the best way to contact him and see what stock he might be up for putting on the website?

**outspoken** · 16/01/2013, 4:09 PM

Originally Posted by Martinho II

btw the Red and Black pack have disbanded..

Well maybe thats something that could be looked at getting back on track, a childrens club is a great way to bring more kids out to games and like said above if kids are coming parents have to come too. All it takes is a few interested kids and before you know it they are bringing there mates along, would many of ye agree?

**Martinho II** · 16/01/2013, 5:07 PM

Originally Posted by outspoken

Well maybe thats something that could be looked at getting back on track, a childrens club is a great way to bring more kids out to games and like said above if kids are coming parents have to come too. All it takes is a few interested kids and before you know it they are bringing there mates along, would many of ye agree?

I know from my tenure in the Red and Black Pack that load of children that were members went to the matches.. problems was with their parents who said that the red and black park can look after their kids for them and so nvr goin! . that was the problem i was afraid!
btw Pauro I will send u a txt with Paul Bayliss mob no as I dont want to publicise it ere!

**Cabs88** · 23/01/2013, 8:06 PM

Originally Posted by Martinho II

I know from my tenure in the Red and Black Pack that load of children that were members went to the matches.. problems was with their parents who said that the red and black park can look after their kids for them and so nvr goin! . that was the problem i was afraid!

Sure even if the parents didnt come in, what harm.. If parents let them go unsupervised at least they would spend money in the shop etc.. Should be about encouraging new supporters, and future life long supporters! Involve them as ball boys/ball girls

**outspoken** · 24/01/2013, 4:48 PM

I hear Swansea have a good young ball boy up for grabs

**Pauro 76** · 24/01/2013, 8:51 PM

Not sure who did this last year, but if someone is doing up the Town fixtures in Excel, can they send them to padraigstapleton@gmail.com, I'll stick them on the website, something like the following below! ta!

Date

Home

Away

Venue

KO

Result

Report