Meeting with MD

[Shrimps Trust]

As I said I had a meeting tonight with MD, and raised a few of the point raised on the forum lately.

Cover behind the Omega stand.

There can be no temporary structure put up, This is not the club being spiteful it is in the ground usage regulations, issued by LCC. The same goes for a roof from the stand to the wall, as it would cause blind spots for the CCTV, (H&S). They do have plans drawn up for a proper permanent structure, But the stumbling block is the costs. They do have a meeting soon with LCC and will see if anything can be done. MD says he knows its not perfect and agrees something need doing, but his hands are tied.

Fans Forum

MD will be in contact with PMG tonight or in the morning when he will ask if he will do a Forum. As soon as I know I will post on here.


Globe Arena Name

The naming/Sponsorship of the ground has been out in the market place for 2 years. They have had meetings and discussions with Local, Regional, and National company's in that time and have come close, But the company changed its mind. Not only are club officials trying but they also are using agency's who specialise in this sort of thing.


PC

[halftimeresults]

As I said I had a meeting tonight with MD, and raised a few of the point raised on the forum lately.

Cover behind the Omega stand.

There can be no temporary structure put up, This is not the club being spiteful it is in the ground usage regulations, issued by LCC. The same goes for a roof from the stand to the wall, as it would cause blind spots for the CCTV, (H&S). They do have plans drawn up for a proper permanent structure, But the stumbling block is the costs. They do have a meeting soon with LCC and will see if anything can be done. MD says he knows its not perfect and agrees something need doing, but his hands are tied.

Fans Forum

MD will be in contact with


PC

Can't they move the cameras?
Well that's that then...it's the Morecambe way

[George Dawes]

The same goes for a roof from the stand to the wall, as it would cause blind spots for the CCTV, (H&S). They do have plans drawn up for a proper permanent structure,

OK its understandable. but can we not get a couple of CCTV Cameras under the proposed stand to the wall roof?

surely if the permanent structure were to be put in place that also would have blind spots and need CCTV.

just saying what a lot of people will be thinking reading this.

[Shrimps Trust]

I think the main thing is even if a roof was put on it would still be classed as temporary, But as I said they do have a meeting soon with LCC and will ask what can or can not be done, there may be room for manoeuvre but nothing looks like it will be sorted by the end of the season. I had even found a gazebo structure that FCoM may have be able to purchase at no cost to the club, but that's also a no go.

[Christies Child]

Thanks for the update. Let's hope that there is progress on these issues by the time the AGM comes around when an update will be expected.

[mrpotatohead]

So in laymans terms, the matchday experience for fans behind the goals is going to be pretty much ''as it is'', for the foreseable future?

If that is the case, the meeting was pointless, and all we can say to this is, if you are a Morecambe FC fan who likes standing behind the home goal end, be aware that you will be paying a fair whack per week to watch boring footy, usually culminatig in a loss,and enduring crap matchday facilities?

[mrpotatohead]

so hiring something like this , but smaller is possible, but not for us?


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/COm5Oo2WgAAZSVg.jpg:large

[mrpotatohead]

sorry, I am not having it.

[halftimeresults]

Agreed
you can even put up temporary stands ( blackpool..Gillingham. Crawley)
You can put up temporary terracing for one game against Carlisle. Was that not agreed by the same council?
Lancaster have a temporary corporate box on what looks scaffolding. ..agreed by Lancaster Council

[MfcChris]

Let's be honest the camera excuse is a poor excuse. It all comes down to money - we don't have any!

[halftimeresults]

Let's be honest the camera excuse is a poor excuse. It all comes down to money - we don't have any!

But it wouldn't cost them because it would be us that are taking the project on board

[John L]

Thanks for taking the trouble to have the meeting, PC. Did he say why the club have retained the Globe Arena name, even though that company no longer exists, and what his opinion is on giving the stadium a default name, such as Christie Park?

[Seasider9601]

Thanks for taking the trouble to have the meeting, PC. Did he say why the club have retained the Globe Arena name, even though that company no longer exists, and what his opinion is on giving the stadium a default name, such as Christie Park?

Indeed John.

I raised this on the other thread.

What exactly is the grounds name without it's (now defunct) sponsorship rights??

[Seasider9601]

So in laymans terms, the matchday experience for fans behind the goals is going to be pretty much ''as it is'', for the foreseable future?

Sounds like it doesn't it ?

And looking out of the window now at my office, it's pouring down.

Oh well, tea at home before I leave tonight then instead of queuing in the rain for my pie and pea tea at the ground.

[mrpotatohead]

This sort of attitude from the club regarding customer service,should maybe shed a bit of light regarding shite attendance, not good enough!

[KenH]

This sort of attitude from the club regarding customer service,should maybe shed a bit of light regarding shite attendance, not good enough!

Typical defeatist attitude from the Board. There were several "temporary" structures for the televising of the Newcastle game, so how were they allowed if there's a blanket ban on them? Sounds like the same old "we can't be bothered" attitude. So, despite them knowing of the problem behind the Omega for years, they've not actually given any real thought to any alternatives to their "grand designs" idea. Surely they, as the Board, should have already been in contact with LCC to find out their options when it became blatantly obvious that there was going to be no money for the grand design for the foreseeable future?

Has the "them and us" between the fans and the Board ever been as wide as it seems to be these days? The board members used to be in the stands with us, they used to be in the bar afterwards (as did some players). Now it seems to have gone all "corporate" with the "suits" not leaving the W&L. Such a shame. I think the entire Board and management need to look at themselves before blaming the locals for not supporting the team!

[Seasider9601]

Agreed
you can even put up temporary stands ( blackpool..Gillingham. Crawley)
You can put up temporary terracing for one game against Carlisle. Was that not agreed by the same council?
Lancaster have a temporary corporate box on what looks scaffolding. ..agreed by Lancaster Council

Even Accrington effing Stanley have increased the capacity of their away end by means of temporary terracing at the top of it!!

[BHmfc]

Disappointed to say the least.The club should be demanding a meeting with LCC now, not next week or next month and informing them of all the facts including how the fans are so desperate for a cover that they are prepared to raise the costs themselves. The club should support the fans and LCC should support the club but everything is so fragmented it is becoming painful. We are not asking for a multi-million pound structure, just somewhere where you can stand under cover for a short period of time to enjoy some food and drink, is it really that difficult ?

[halftimeresults]

Take tonight for instance. How many people will go for a pint or food at half time in this horrendous weather? We know its a struggle for us to compete so we have to make money where we can.
Fed up of broken promises from the club

[mrpotatohead]

Any other business woukd go that extra 100 yards to tryto keep its customers happy, plus attract new ones, I went to burnley last night, they have a ''fanzone''marquee at the back of the main stand, decent beer and pies, and a couple of tv's, it's rammed an hour before the game, and I cannot see how a smaller version is not cost effective, What do wedding tent companies do with their tents all winter?

[mrpotatohead]

substandard facilities demand cheaper prices, did FCOM ask for, and get, any positives at all?

[chipbuns]

Nothing surprises me anymore with this club in regards to consumer care. It's quite frankly laughable. The club badly needs a huge shake up from top to bottom, which sadly we aren't going to see in the near future.

In terms of "keeping the faith", as a paying customer and as a fan, I'm really struggling.

[Seasider9601]

Any other business woukd go that extra 100 yards to tryto keep its customers happy, plus attract new ones, I went to burnley last night, they have a ''fanzone''marquee at the back of the main stand, decent beer and pies, and a couple of tv's, it's rammed an hour before the game, and I cannot see how a smaller version is not cost effective, What do wedding tent companies do with their tents all winter?

As I've mentioned on the other thread re this subject, I've watched a lot of Non League / Semi Pro football also this season and it's a real joy to be able to buy a pie and brew at half time and consume said items within a warm clubhouse and stay dry.

Whilst I know we're not going to get a "clubhouse" anytime soon/ever behind the Omega, a cover of at least some sort really would make all the difference.

[John L]

The board members used to be in the stands with us, they used to be in the bar afterwards (as did some players). Now it seems to have gone all "corporate" with the "suits" not leaving the W&L. Such a shame. I think the entire Board and management need to look at themselves before blaming the locals for not supporting the team!

Never see them in the W&L either apart from Mark Dixon for The Man of the Match Show...

[Christies Child]

[quote="mrpotatohead"]Any other business woukd go that extra 100 yards to tryto keep its customers happy, plus attract new ones, I went to burnley last night, they have a ''fanzone''marquee at the back of the main stand, decent beer and pies, and a couple of tv's, it's rammed an hour before the game, and I cannot see how a smaller version is not cost effective,

Exactly......

The Omega crew aren't asking for a Rolls Royce of a cover just somewhere to have a drink and a pie out of the elements.

Where there's a will....there's a way.....

Just find MD's response a cop out.....