by hector » 11 Jun 2011, 22:17
exilegull wrote:Fonda - I get what you are saying but to I imagine that most similar size clubs are run in a similar manner. I don't necessarily agree that we appear amateur - we just can't spend the money to have professional services in all areas. I think as someone said earlier the main voice as to the small club view has been Paul Buckle. But also as fans I see that we thrive on it as well
Cambgull - of course it matters where a player goes, the higher the level the better the player must be hence a higher fee. I guess my point is that while O'Kane has potential he is not ready made premier league, championship or maybe even league 1 player - so talking £350k upwards is dreamland.
Hector - in reference to Exeter chiefs, is not a large part of their growth due to the general growth in the popularity of rugby union that has happened in the last 10 years and more so since the world cup win?
Well, if that was true, why haven't Tics grown? Or Plymouth Albion? What has happened to Bristol RFC? It is nothing to do with the World Cup win of almost a decade ago. It is to do with the way the club has built itself up, promoted itself, it's matchday experience. Tony Rowe had a vision, and whilst he has the cash to back it up, he needed supporters to go along with it. Chiefs averaged 9500 last season compared to probably around 200 a decade ago.
It is not beyond TUFC to promote itself better or to project a more dynamic image, rather than 'we are little, cuddly Torquay who everyone likes'.
Chiefs attract whole families, the experience around the ground of bars, food outlets, the announcer at the ground. It is all about an experience. There is much that can be learned about the way Chiefs have reached out beyond far Exeter. they have advantages that we will never have, in terms of situation, travel links etc...butthey put TUFC to shame in terms of professional approach.
[quote="exilegull"]Fonda - I get what you are saying but to I imagine that most similar size clubs are run in a similar manner. I don't necessarily agree that we appear amateur - we just can't spend the money to have professional services in all areas. I think as someone said earlier the main voice as to the small club view has been Paul Buckle. But also as fans I see that we thrive on it as well
Cambgull - of course it matters where a player goes, the higher the level the better the player must be hence a higher fee. I guess my point is that while O'Kane has potential he is not ready made premier league, championship or maybe even league 1 player - so talking £350k upwards is dreamland.
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Hector - in reference to Exeter chiefs, is not a large part of their growth due to the general growth in the popularity of rugby union that has happened in the last 10 years and more so since the world cup win[/b]?[/quote]
Well, if that was true, why haven't Tics grown? Or Plymouth Albion? What has happened to Bristol RFC? It is nothing to do with the World Cup win of almost a decade ago. It is to do with the way the club has built itself up, promoted itself, it's matchday experience. Tony Rowe had a vision, and whilst he has the cash to back it up, he needed supporters to go along with it. Chiefs averaged 9500 last season compared to probably around 200 a decade ago.
It is not beyond TUFC to promote itself better or to project a more dynamic image, rather than 'we are little, cuddly Torquay who everyone likes'.
Chiefs attract whole families, the experience around the ground of bars, food outlets, the announcer at the ground. It is all about an experience. There is much that can be learned about the way Chiefs have reached out beyond far Exeter. they have advantages that we will never have, in terms of situation, travel links etc...butthey put TUFC to shame in terms of professional approach.
