OnSide Magazine?

**Schumi** · 26/05/2008, 8:38 AM

Originally Posted by bellavistaman

it took 3 committee mebers to sort this situation out, quite simple the man was sellin a mag promoting the league and all certain members of the club were worried about was how much the club would make amd the issues involced in letting him sel the magazine inside the ground, a absolute farce as far as im concerned

They're probably worried that the FAI would fine them if there's anything in the magazine they don't like. A valid concern IMO.

**ger121** · 27/05/2008, 1:00 PM

Bought a Copy of it in Easons in Dundrum of all places. Seemed to have sold quite a few copies too. Very good read and hopefully they get the Sales figures to eventually go Monthly instead of Bi-Monthly

**micls** · 27/05/2008, 1:17 PM

Originally Posted by Schumi

They're probably worried that the FAI would fine them if there's anything in the magazine they don't like. A valid concern IMO.

Also it will undoubtedly hit programme sales

**Dodge** · 27/05/2008, 1:24 PM

Pats are selling it. Even have a poster for it in the window of 125. haven't had a chance to get a copy myself yet though

**micls** · 27/05/2008, 1:29 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Pats are selling it. Even have a poster for it in the window of 125. haven't had a chance to get a copy myself yet though

We're selling it in the shop. AFAIK the shops are getting a cut

**dcfcsteve** · 27/05/2008, 3:06 PM

Narrow-minded minnowism if clubs won't sell it in the ground.

That said - I hope the first that Ramblers heard about this guy looking to sell the magazine through their shop wasn't when he turned up in-person on match day.

I really hope this magazine works out, but they seem to be combining a very professional-looking publication with an amateur-approach to sales. They should have written to all the club in advance of it being launched etc. Maybe they did, but the fact no-one here mentioned it before it appeared on Setanta TV would suggest not.

They've just started posting about it on club websites - following suggestions here and elsewhere that they do that - which is good. Though they still haven't come back to my email request for a subscription for example, or a list of shops in Derry that I can direct me ma towards. Again - professional production, but thus far questionable sales and marketing capabilities. And if they don't crack sales it won't last - no matter how good the thing looks.

**Mr A** · 27/05/2008, 3:11 PM

Narrow-minded minnowism if clubs won't sell it in the ground.

As noted above, clubs must be very careful what is sold in the ground. Given that the clubs have no control over the content and the FAI agreement containing rules about criticism of the association etc. then it's only natural that clubs would be cautious, especially if caught on the hop like Cobh seemed to be.

**dcfcsteve** · 27/05/2008, 3:15 PM

Originally Posted by Mr A

As noted above, clubs must be very careful what is sold in the ground. Given that the clubs have no control over the content and the FAI agreement containing rules about criticism of the association etc. then it's only natural that clubs would be cautious, especially if caught on the hop like Cobh seemed to be.

I don't buy into this arguement. I think thed FAI would struggle to fine a club for selling a third-party magazine that everyone knows the club concerned has no editorial input into, or control over.

Should clubs get fined if national TV companies ever criticise the FAI, on the basis that they let RTE/Setanta broadcast from their gronds ? Where do you draw the line....?

**Dodge** · 27/05/2008, 3:17 PM

I don't think the clubs would mind selling anything if they make a couple of quid on it but if someone just turns up and starts selling cans of coke or sweets never mind magazines, they've every right to turf them out

**BohDiddley** · 27/05/2008, 5:02 PM

Makes sense for special vendors for the launch, so that it gets attention, but I agree that thereafter clubs should get the cut of sales, just as Eason etc do. That way, they will be more likely to push it.

Not even the FAI could be dim enough to think they could fine clubs over content in an independent publication.

**SligoBrewer** · 27/05/2008, 6:39 PM

Sold out in Sligo.

Couldn't get myself a copy in Easons.

**Martinho II** · 27/05/2008, 8:42 PM

Originally Posted by SligoBrewer

Sold out in Sligo.

Couldn't get myself a copy in Easons.

sligo brewer i bet ya it wont sell out in longford!!

are you still lookin for a copy?

**SligoBrewer** · 27/05/2008, 9:01 PM

I would be out of interest yes Martinho.

**Ash** · 28/05/2008, 7:34 AM

Tried Easons in O'Connell St yesterday ... No joy
Went on to Easons in Heuston Station ... No joy

On the good side though, managed to get it in Eason in Athlone when I got home

Not a bad read and €4 is a decent price.
Only thing though was that I had it read from cover to cover in less than 30 minutes.

**dcfcsteve** · 28/05/2008, 1:44 PM

Originally Posted by Martinho II

sligo brewer i bet ya it wont sell out in longford!!

are you still lookin for a copy?

I'm looking for a copy Martinho, and the buggers still haven't answered me email about subscriptions or shops in Derry !

Plus their website is just a holding page.

I get the feel these guys are just dipping their toe in the water with the first issue - checking to see how it goes, rather than goiing all for it from Issue 1 to really push it as a success. I hope they see enough of whatever it is they're looking for to commit further.

Meanwhile - can anyone get me a copy and send it to London ? You'll be handsomely rewarded *

(* Well - cost, plus postage plus price of a pint anyway...

)

**green army** · 28/05/2008, 2:21 PM

bought it last night. havent fully read it yet but looks good.

**Kingdom** · 28/05/2008, 3:54 PM

Originally Posted by dcfcsteve

I'm looking for a copy Martinho, and the buggers still haven't answered me email about subscriptions or shops in Derry !

Plus their website is just a holding page.

I get the feel these guys are just dipping their toe in the water with the first issue - checking to see how it goes, rather than goiing all for it from Issue 1 to really push it as a success. I hope they see enough of whatever it is they're looking for to commit further.

Meanwhile - can anyone get me a copy and send it to London ? You'll be handsomely rewarded *

(* Well - cost, plus postage plus price of a pint anyway...

)

Steve I;ll have a look in where I bought it and send it on.

**Raheny Red** · 28/05/2008, 8:27 PM

It's on sale in Smyths of Fairview.

**Seagull** · 29/05/2008, 3:44 PM

Got it in a shop in Bray today. It's an excellent idea and I hope they succeed with it. However, reading the 'typos' in the editorial was a bit off-putting- it looked like sloppy work. 'got me threw', 'love to here from you'. It couldn't be that hard to have read it over before they went to print surely? Small gripe, as I say I hope it's a success. Would have been an idea to have 'Next issue on sale- date' at the back.

**Seagull-4-life** · 29/05/2008, 5:14 PM

Originally Posted by Seagull

Got it in a shop in Bray today. It's an excellent idea and I hope they succeed with it. However, reading the 'typos' in the editorial was a bit off-putting- it looked like sloppy work. 'got me threw', 'love to here from you'. It couldn't be that hard to have read it over before they went to print surely? Small gripe, as I say I hope it's a success. Would have been an idea to have 'Next issue on sale- date' at the back.

Where'd you get it???