I won't stand for this - The thread all about standing at the OS.

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  • IronHerbIronHerb
    A lot of the arguments are based on the belief that the board are just trying to cash in on the additional 9k seats, which of course they deny. Jackie Golds comments give some credence to that argument.
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    edited September 2016
    ;lol Cash in on?

    Of course they are trying to cash in on bring more revenue into the club. Isn't that what they are supposed to do?
  • SuzanneClaretSuzanneClaret
    edited September 2016
    ;nonono Shirley Knott!!


    ;doh
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    edited September 2016


    Maybe they should demonstrate their purity of heart and disdain for filthy lucre by not selling any tickets ;hmm
  • Expat_HammerExpat_Hammer
    edited September 2016
    MrsGrey said:

    Maybe they should demonstrate their purity of heart and disdain for filthy lucre by not selling any tickets ;hmm

    Yes, give them away to Surrey residents ;thumbsup

  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    edited September 2016
    Only if you promise not to buy any food or drink at the stadium, and under no circumstances are you to spend any money in the club shop. ;ok
  • Expat_HammerExpat_Hammer
    OK, sorted ;ok
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    MrsGrey said:



    Maybe they should demonstrate their purity of heart and disdain for filthy lucre by not selling any tickets ;hmm

    To line their own pockets and not the football clubs is the argument.
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    edited September 2016
    Not an argument I find convincing or have any sympathy with, tbh ;ok


    Remind me again how much they spent in the transfer window....
  • Ravel49Ravel49
    edited September 2016
    Not enough ;wink ;run
  • SuzanneClaretSuzanneClaret
    How much of their own money have they sunk into the club so far?

    Stupid baseless old argument about the owners (imho).
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    MrsGrey said:

    Not an argument I find convincing or have any sympathy with, tbh ;ok


    Remind me again how much they spent in the transfer window....

    Nothing as far as I know. Around £45m of the Sky money though.
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    That's not really a convincing argument, though, is it. (It's not to me, anyway.)

    Money comes in to the club from a variety of sources. It's what the business generates.

    Money goes out to ensure the business keeps running and stays competitive. And is still here next year.

  • IronHerbIronHerb
    It's not my argument though Mrs G, just what a number of people are writing on social media.

    That said, Jackie Golds statement could be seen as supporting their argument.
  • SuzanneClaretSuzanneClaret
    She, along with the Sullivan boys, need to shut up.
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    edited September 2016
    Yes, I do realise you aren't necessarily endorsing it, didn't mean it to come across that I thought you were, sorry ;ok

    Jackie Gold's statement, imo, is rather stupid, as I indicated earlier.

    However, leaving aside whether or not it is actually true, it could be seen as supporting totally different arguments:

    eg, The owners want more fans to be able to get tickets because they know how happy it makes them to be able to see West Ham play. ;biggrin

    or even

    They want to sell the extra tickets to maximise the club's income so that in January they can give an extended contract+pay rise to the new fans' favourite and goal-scoring machine (insert player name here). ;hmm

    or even

    When all our defenders are crocked in January, we want to be able to afford someone better than Roger the Relegator or Emmanuel Pogatez


    I suppose it depends on your starting position/attitude as to which argument you want to make. (not 'you' you, obviously.)

  • SuzanneClaretSuzanneClaret
    Absolutely ;ok
  • DeanscaleshammerDeanscaleshammer
    If you want to be successful in the Premier League then generating massive income seems to be a basic requirement. I think our directors are looking to do that in the best interests of the club. I could be proved wrong though.

  • SuzanneClaretSuzanneClaret
    I doubt you will be Dean.
  • DeanscaleshammerDeanscaleshammer
    Hope not!
  • HammerwombatHammerwombat
    Does anyone know if you can get a Guinness or a proper brown beer inside the stadium? I went to the juve game, and had plastic bottled lager, and some draught Amstell. All very nice, but I'm going to the Watford game and would rather not drink euro plonk. ;stout
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    edited September 2016
    Isn't ;stout Euro beer ;hmm

    I wonder what will happen to the price of Guinness after Brexit. ;nonono




    Oh no ;phew It's a UK company.
  • HammerwombatHammerwombat
    Mmm, yes, but it's old Europe, I like my Europe with a bit of diddly diddly init ;biggrin
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    ;lol ;nolan

  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    Owned by Dagieo (sp?) based in Park Royal. ;ok
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    Hammerwombat said:

    Does anyone know if you can get a Guinness or a proper brown beer inside the stadium? I went to the juve game, and had plastic bottled lager, and some draught Amstell. All very nice, but I'm going to the Watford game and would rather not drink euro plonk. ;stout

    They sell West Ham bitter from a micro brewery. It's sold on the inner concourse by Block 146 and presumably at various intervals around the stadium. It's not bad but not the best. ;ok
  • HammerwombatHammerwombat
    Magic, cheers Herb. I will have a wander round that way.
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    IronHerb said:

    Hammerwombat said:

    Does anyone know if you can get a Guinness or a proper brown beer inside the stadium? I went to the juve game, and had plastic bottled lager, and some draught Amstell. All very nice, but I'm going to the Watford game and would rather not drink euro plonk. ;stout

    They sell West Ham bitter from a micro brewery. It's sold on the inner concourse by Block 146 and presumably at various intervals around the stadium. It's not bad but not the best. ;ok
    I've forgotten where I sit it's been so long. ;doh

    It's block 136 but there will be others. ;ok
  • HammerwombatHammerwombat
    Excellent, if you look closely you may spot a wombat and an expat supping. ;beer
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    IronHerb said:

    Hammerwombat said:

    Does anyone know if you can get a Guinness or a proper brown beer inside the stadium? I went to the juve game, and had plastic bottled lager, and some draught Amstell. All very nice, but I'm going to the Watford game and would rather not drink euro plonk. ;stout

    They sell West Ham bitter from a micro brewery. It's sold on the inner concourse by Block 146 and presumably at various intervals around the stadium. It's not bad but not the best. ;ok
    I've forgotten where I sit it's been so long. ;doh

    I meant block 136 but there will be other outlets. ;ok
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