So what now?
Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2022 9:36 pm
Once again the board have made the right call and kept us up eventually. We learn as we go on but how do we ensure that we aren’t in another relegation battle next season?
On and off the pitch there clearly needs to be developments.
Some of the things that have crossed my mind?
1) As a squad, we seem to have a group of players that have shown they can do the job when required. My worry is that some players are judged on their contributions of the last three games rather than over the full season. A goal scorer is a must but we all know that comes at a cost. Are the rumours true that Platt (and others) already agreed pre contract terms at other clubs? If so, they’ll obviously need replacing.
2) The stadium needs further work and again that will come at a cost. Has it been decided where the extra seats will go? Are the changing rooms up to scratch? How does the away end become less of an embarrassment? How do we upgrade basics that make the game more enjoyable to entice more fans?
3) I assume that the academy is now a goer and the club will receive funding for this from the EFL? Do they pay it all or is there a further cost to the club? Where are they playing, I hope the rumours about Kendal are not true. How many are local players, how many from away? Will they be given an opportunity to train with the first team and will the first team manager be asked to watch their games?
4) Community. How do we extend the community work done to get more fans in? Can we target outlying areas in South Lakes? Can we build to 3500 regularly next season - small, consistent gains? Will meet the manager and training sessions be regular, not just at the start of their reign? How do we get relationships with local clubs and leagues - try to avoid fixture clashes? Local finals played at HS for kids have again been stopped I’ve heard when they used to always be there.
5) Training ground. What’s the situation? Is that solved long term? What can be done to entice new players?
6)Fanzone - how is this maximised on non match days? Can we get a manager to oversee events like the raiders have? There’s a music event coming up.
7) Season tickets - Freeze the price or raise? Early bird offer? Link discounts to more local businesses or events. Can something be combined with the raiders - a dual season ticket?
On and off the pitch there clearly needs to be developments.
Some of the things that have crossed my mind?
1) As a squad, we seem to have a group of players that have shown they can do the job when required. My worry is that some players are judged on their contributions of the last three games rather than over the full season. A goal scorer is a must but we all know that comes at a cost. Are the rumours true that Platt (and others) already agreed pre contract terms at other clubs? If so, they’ll obviously need replacing.
2) The stadium needs further work and again that will come at a cost. Has it been decided where the extra seats will go? Are the changing rooms up to scratch? How does the away end become less of an embarrassment? How do we upgrade basics that make the game more enjoyable to entice more fans?
3) I assume that the academy is now a goer and the club will receive funding for this from the EFL? Do they pay it all or is there a further cost to the club? Where are they playing, I hope the rumours about Kendal are not true. How many are local players, how many from away? Will they be given an opportunity to train with the first team and will the first team manager be asked to watch their games?
4) Community. How do we extend the community work done to get more fans in? Can we target outlying areas in South Lakes? Can we build to 3500 regularly next season - small, consistent gains? Will meet the manager and training sessions be regular, not just at the start of their reign? How do we get relationships with local clubs and leagues - try to avoid fixture clashes? Local finals played at HS for kids have again been stopped I’ve heard when they used to always be there.
5) Training ground. What’s the situation? Is that solved long term? What can be done to entice new players?
6)Fanzone - how is this maximised on non match days? Can we get a manager to oversee events like the raiders have? There’s a music event coming up.
7) Season tickets - Freeze the price or raise? Early bird offer? Link discounts to more local businesses or events. Can something be combined with the raiders - a dual season ticket?
