Topic: How would the public go about changing English cricket? (Read 8716 times)

KIPPERS · « **Reply #30 on:** February 21, 2015, 03:01:50 PM »

The public wont change anything as the ECB couldn't give a t**s about us. We only pay their wages.

Northern monkey · « **Reply #31 on:** February 21, 2015, 05:48:57 PM »

The longer I play cricket, the more I despair at the idiots that run it
From grass roots league to the farce that is our national? team

The running of it seems to attract complete bellends

ProCricketer1982 · « **Reply #32 on:** February 21, 2015, 06:07:16 PM »

Quote from: Northern monkey on February 21, 2015, 05:48:57 PM

The longer I play cricket, the more I despair at the idiots that run it
From grass roots league to the farce that is our national? team

The running of it seems to attract complete bellends

I think you'll find any position of 'power' attracts bellends tbh. They are attracted to power and will do anything they can to get there and then use it for personal gain/pleasure.. What you need are the quieter types who don't push themselves to the front BUT are actually far better than the tick boxers. Unfortunately, the tick boxers are in power and they like people who act like them.. ie tick boxers.. which is why you need to get rid of the lot in a company to fix it.

OwzatOllie · « **Reply #33 on:** February 21, 2015, 06:25:44 PM »

Cricket is very expensive to watch I find.

�22 for a day of Championship cricket it was from memory? At Gloucestershire that is.

I've heard it costs over �115 for an ODI ticket at the Oval. Disgraceful

ProCricketer1982 · « **Reply #34 on:** February 21, 2015, 06:32:44 PM »

Quote from: OwzatOllie on February 21, 2015, 06:25:44 PM

Cricket is very expensive to watch I find.

�22 for a day of Championship cricket it was from memory? At Gloucestershire that is.

I've heard it costs over �115 for an ODI ticket at the Oval. Disgraceful

Worcestershire was 10 or 15 per person per day in 2013 I think. Although, I have to say I wouldn't pay that to watch a LVCC game. I'd rather they made it free as I'd then eat there etc.. They would make more cash out of me for sure.

Giraffe208 · « **Reply #35 on:** February 21, 2015, 06:35:49 PM »

More than likely to get people going more often if you make it free aswell, get more people into the club, increase exposure and atmosphere for the players

ProCricketer1982 · « **Reply #36 on:** February 21, 2015, 06:40:48 PM »

Quote from: Giraffe208 on February 21, 2015, 06:35:49 PM

More than likely to get people going more often if you make it free aswell, get more people into the club, increase exposure and atmosphere for the players

That's my theory too mate. Yes you could say if you have 100 guys paying 15 each you make 1.5k, but what about that 200 who are put off due to prices?? If you make it all free and easy(ie parking free too!!) then you might.. just might get more people there who buy a burger or two, cakes, drinks, beer etc.. Also, surely the more people who attend the more sponsors will pay as they get increased exposure etc etc

beaver5 · « **Reply #37 on:** February 21, 2015, 07:13:12 PM »

I think �1 or �2 to get in would be good and free from 3pm so families can go after school for a few hours. I don't think the counties do enough to help themselves and are happy to rely on their ECB hand out each year. Some years ago when Birmingham City were in Div 1 and Karen Brady was in charge she introduced �1 to get in for the midweek LDV van trophy cup matches. They got 30,000+ crowds and went on to win it that year due to the atmosphere created at all the home matches. Counties need to be more proactive and think of better ways to get the public in.

ProCricketer1982 · « **Reply #38 on:** February 21, 2015, 07:15:06 PM »

Quote from: beaver5 on February 21, 2015, 07:13:12 PM

I think �1 or �2 to get in would be good and free from 3pm so families can go after school for a few hours. I don't think the counties do enough to help themselves and are happy to rely on their ECB hand out each year. Some years ago when Birmingham City were in Div 1 and Karen Brady was in charge she introduced �1 to get in for the midweek LDV van trophy cup matches. They got 30,000+ crowds and went on to win it that year due to the atmosphere created at all the home matches. Counties need to be more proactive and think of better ways to get the public in.

30k people would put a fair bit of cash behind the shop, burger, pies and beer stands

As well as connect with teh public and get people involved in the club. As you say, counties aren't interested

Sam · « **Reply #39 on:** February 22, 2015, 03:05:38 PM »

Problem is I don't think you're ever going to attract much larger crowds at county championship. With the majority of playing days obviously falling during the week the only people you're really going to draw in is those that are retired and have a long term interest in the club. Most of these people are presumably then going to have membership for the season and there's not really much of an opportunity for the expansion of crowds.

ProCricketer1982 · « **Reply #40 on:** February 22, 2015, 04:03:14 PM »

Quote from: Sam on February 22, 2015, 03:05:38 PM

Problem is I don't think you're ever going to attract much larger crowds at county championship. With the majority of playing days obviously falling during the week the only people you're really going to draw in is those that are retired and have a long term interest in the club. Most of these people are presumably then going to have membership for the season and there's not really much of an opportunity for the expansion of crowds.

Post work?
Post school?
Uni people?
Kids from school
But yes, you do have a valid point.

Northern monkey · « **Reply #41 on:** February 22, 2015, 07:20:39 PM »

What must the county set ups think when they see the crowd figures from Oz
The potential and interest is there, it just needs addressing
I know we don't get the weather etc, but if the grounds opened the doors for free or low entrance charges, as previously mentioned, they would surely be able to generate revenue from food/drink/merchandise etc?

Gurujames · « **Reply #42 on:** February 22, 2015, 07:52:02 PM »

I don't think free entry necessarily encourages a larger crowd. I used to go to matches at the basin reserve in wellington after work. Entry was free and still I could count other spectators on the fingers of one hand

joeljonno · « **Reply #43 on:** February 22, 2015, 09:48:57 PM »

I think they should make the membership more appealing. Perhaps a number of cheap guest passes per season.

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ProCricketer1982 · « **Reply #44 on:** February 22, 2015, 09:51:46 PM »

Quote from: joeljonno on February 22, 2015, 09:48:57 PM

I think they should make the membership more appealing. Perhaps a number of cheap guest passes per season.

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Memberships could include player access, coach access, facility use maybe?

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