A few things.....

**Pauro 76** · 25/01/2013, 5:19 AM

If you're doing the same this year, drop us an email and i'll stick them in over the weekend..

**Keen2win** · 30/01/2013, 1:21 PM

Just saw with Shamrock Rovers, they have an event up on facebook for every game!

Would be cool if the Longford Town facebook page could do the same? Could encourage more people to come out???

**Longfordian** · 30/01/2013, 3:06 PM

Good idea that. I'm sure it can be done.

**Keen2win** · 30/01/2013, 4:48 PM

Originally Posted by Longfordian

Good idea that. I'm sure it can be done.

Yep, would be very easy!

**nigel-harps1954** · 30/01/2013, 5:44 PM

Very easy, but usually largely ineffective. Harps done it for every home game last season.

**Keen2win** · 30/01/2013, 6:04 PM

Well we are starting to get more younger people out, at least they will know a match is on if they see a friend or two sharing the event!

Plus it's an easy way to tell people to come to the pub before games too!

**Macy** · 01/02/2013, 10:31 AM

Easy, free advertising.

**Dodge** · 01/02/2013, 11:01 AM

Here's what Pats do;
http://www.facebook.com/stpatsfc#!/e...6139918510854/

Important for people to back it by inviting friends etc and sharing the event.

**Pauro 76** · 01/02/2013, 2:03 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Here's what Pats do;
http://www.facebook.com/stpatsfc#!/e...6139918510854/

Important for people to back it by inviting friends etc and sharing the event.

Very good idea.

Have an idea for the website. Thinking of putting in a Fanzone section. Photo of the Week might be a good section, and whoever is judged Photo of the Week (not the best judges of photos myself so who's up for it?), their picture will feature (along with a credit) on the next home game's promotional posters, which I'll also put up as they come along. Thoughts?

**Martinho II** · 01/02/2013, 5:08 PM

crackin idea podge well worth a go to generate Publicity for us

**Pauro 76** · 03/02/2013, 2:38 PM

Few new things on the website. There's now a countdown clock to the new season and an improved Twitter interface on the homepage. You can now check the timelime on the homepage itself. Incidentally does anyone want to do live matchday feed via Town's twitter page? Do you reckon we need one?

**outspoken** · 03/02/2013, 6:18 PM

Originally Posted by Pauro 76

Few new things on the website. There's now a countdown clock to the new season and an improved Twitter interface on the homepage. You can now check the timelime on the homepage itself. Incidentally does anyone want to do live matchday feed via Town's twitter page? Do you reckon we need one?

I honestly think anything to push our social media platforms is crucial and live updates is a must have. I'm sure someone would be happy to do it, I would myself only I'm the never take my eyes off the game kind of guy

**RiffRaff** · 03/02/2013, 6:18 PM

Its good to see so many people here actively involved and willing to lend their time to help out. You guys are the heartbeat of the club. Lots of good ideas here and just a couple of thoughts of my own - I only get home and see a match every couple of years so apologies if these have been discussed before. As mentioned a few times above, I think online merchandaise would be a big advantage. I'm sure it would be worth very little in terms on income but it would raise the profile of the club a little. I often see English born guys walking round London with GAA shirts to show the family connections, be good to see some with Town shirts for the Longford background. Another thing I think would raise the exposure a bit would be the existance of fan clubs in different parts of the world. They wouldnt have to be particularly active or have more than a couple of members, but it could help spread the word a bit.
In terms of getting school kids more involved, what about organsing school trips to Flancare? I know it would mean someone have to give up time to show kids and teachers around, but it could develop an interest for kids, and maybe offer them a free entry if accompanied by an adult after the trip so they can nag a parent to bring them. Just a thought.

**Keen2win** · 04/02/2013, 10:21 AM

Would Longford Town F.C. look at setting up partnerships with certain places in the town?

I was thinking St. Christophers?

http://www.corkcityfc.net/home/2013/...arity-partner/

Surely something that could be looked in to. Always thought that the main problem was that LTFC was simply too attached from the community.

**Keen2win** · 04/02/2013, 10:25 AM

Cathedral Restoration Fund.

Just start getting more involved.

**Martinho II** · 04/02/2013, 6:53 PM

Originally Posted by Keen2win

Cathedral Restoration Fund.

Just start getting more involved.

in fairness to the club they had a fundraising concert in Flancare for the above so I am not sure what more can be done.

**Keen2win** · 04/02/2013, 7:17 PM

Just keep plugging away, getting club representatives in photo's, generating good publicity...

Any other local projects that LTFC might be able to get involved with one way or another?

**Longfordian** · 04/02/2013, 8:24 PM

Originally Posted by Martinho II

in fairness to the club they had a fundraising concert in Flancare for the above so I am not sure what more can be done.

Yeah I think they've had a couple, with pictures in the Leader etc. But yeah any little bit of good publicity is a help.

**Cabs88** · 05/02/2013, 2:28 PM

Originally Posted by Martinho II

in fairness to the club they had a fundraising concert in Flancare for the above so I am not sure what more can be done.

Id imagine a local concert with local rock/pop/indie cover bands (perhaps with a younger listener-ship) might be worth looking at..

As regards the club in the community, I have always felt this is where we have been seriously lacking in the last number of years.. Stephen Kenny was brilliant in this regard, and was regularly seen in town and in schools. The only way the club will build up an affinity with the local community is if they get involved! I often wondered why ads for town games weren't put in Polish and possibly czech. Theres a great opportunity for the Club to do a press release in the coming weeks in the Longford leader, pics of players, interviews etc.. The leader has a very big reach in terms of readership, and the special they do for county final every year is something that should be looked at replicating.
People will find it hard to build an affinity with the players if they don't recognise them. Pics and interviews in the paper will help this. The gap between local leagues and the Town is something that could be addressed..
Another possible venture might be if the club had a presence in Abbeycartron once a month or 6 weeks on a Saturday morning talking to players and telling them about games it might be a good idea. You see clubs in England, United for example employ ambassadors for the club. I feel Alan Kirby could be excellent in this regard, well known and respected, and just maybe might encourage one or two new people to attend to the games.. Only a thought

On the charity side, and a community venture it might be an idea to have a charity soccer game between a town XI and a local GAA XI.. It was done in the past and might be something that could be looked at in the future. Longford is a small town/county and many of our supporters support both codes, perhaps we could remind lapsed GAA supporters that there is a soccer club in the town, that play games on a Saturday night, traditionally not a typical GAA slot

My two cents anyway..

**Pauro 76** · 05/02/2013, 6:16 PM

Any Twitter-savvy folk up for doing matchday duties for the Town official Twitter page? Score updates, team sheets/changes, etc. A very useful service plus it keeps Town exiles (like myself1) in the loop. Drop us a pm if interested!