Good morning everyone. Thought id give everyone a quick update on whats going on around the club in the past week. Last weeks sensational weekend proved to be a turning point for the mindset of many people, not only fans but also players, staff etc. The money earned from the 800 odd attendance vs Dover was substantial, proving that with a bit of effort and communication this club can run sustainably with the right approach to every single game. This money is being used to improve the overall cash flow, and create a better environment for us fans during each matches and other functions we wish to create.
As for updates, Carling is now actually in the bars after the mess up by the brewery, and is going to be served in the bars. The marquee proved to be a great success, so will be open throughout the game selling Madri + the ever popular Lilys cider. As we know, there is a function after the game and that has been accounted for, so, the dartboard will be moved into the upstairs bar for Saturdays home game so us fans can still have the enjoyment of last weekend.
Secondly, all will be revealed with time, however, the club feels to me to be in a lot safer hands now. Strong minded, positive individuals with the heart of the community and football club at the forefront of everyones mind, working together to create a sustainable club. It has been proved last week that when the communication from the top - down is there and open, along side for the opportunity for communication from the fans upwards, it allows us fans to have a sense of involvement and understanding within the club we love again.
That is why I have taken the responsibility to do the following
Regular communication channels (either weekly or fortnightly) of various updates, events and other news surrounding the club that is necessary for us fans to know and be involved with.
Open communication with fans, via social media, the forum and in the bars before and after games to really find out what will make each and everyones matchday experience that little bit better.
This may not sound significant, however, with regular communication of factual information, there can be no stories / made up events circulating giving the club that negative word of mouth. Last season and beyond we have had a huge issue of false information being passed around, and this has to change ASAP, emphasising the need for open communication from the top. I completely understand that not everything will always be 100% perfect, however, regular communication allows room for improvement and transparency from the board to the fans and vice versa. I will be announcing further ways us fans will have the opportunity to get involved over the summer.
I hope everyone reading this appreciates that the wrongs of the past are trying to be corrected, only small steps so far, however multiple small steps in the right direction leads to an overall improvement for the club. We want PVR to be the place to be in our community.
Nice one Jake for taking this on as I think it's important there is a good link between fans and owners, and this is not a forum for owners or staff - so a weekly feed of what's going on from your perspective is great. Over on official channels, it would be nice to see an interview or two with the owners throughoutthe year. I wouldn't know them if I was sat next to them!
Nice one Jake for taking this on as I think it's important there is a good link between fans and owners, and this is not a forum for owners or staff - so a weekly feed of what's going on from your perspective is great. Over on official channels, it would be nice to see an interview or two with the owners throughoutthe year. I wouldn't know them if I was sat next to them!
I'm going to be having a meeting tomorrow to discuss podcast interviews
Nice one Jake for taking this on as I think it's important there is a good link between fans and owners, and this is not a forum for owners or staff - so a weekly feed of what's going on from your perspective is great. Over on official channels, it would be nice to see an interview or two with the owners throughoutthe year. I wouldn't know them if I was sat next to them!
I would suggest treating me as a source of the official channels. There is only limited information an official club page can post. All will be revealed soon however the information I am passing on is part of my role, and is completely factual. The communication is improving and will only get better. Also, Howard has been far more involved this season than the last few, I am not saying everything is perfect, however, as a club we are working to correct the wrongs of the past and make sure they dont happen again. I hope you understand!
Good morning everyone. Thought id give everyone a quick update on whats going on around the club in the past week. Last weeks sensational weekend proved to be a turning point for the mindset of many people, not only fans but also players, staff etc. The money earned from the 800 odd attendance vs Dover was substantial, proving that with a bit of effort and communication this club can run sustainably with the right approach to every single game. This money is being used to improve the overall cash flow, and create a better environment for us fans during each matches and other functions we wish to create.
As for updates, Carling is now actually in the bars after the mess up by the brewery, and is going to be served in the bars. The marquee proved to be a great success, so will be open throughout the game selling Madri + the ever popular Lilys cider. As we know, there is a function after the game and that has been accounted for, so, the dartboard will be moved into the upstairs bar for Saturdays home game so us fans can still have the enjoyment of last weekend.
Secondly, all will be revealed with time, however, the club feels to me to be in a lot safer hands now. Strong minded, positive individuals with the heart of the community and football club at the forefront of everyones mind, working together to create a sustainable club. It has been proved last week that when the communication from the top - down is there and open, along side for the opportunity for communication from the fans upwards, it allows us fans to have a sense of involvement and understanding within the club we love again.
That is why I have taken the responsibility to do the following
Regular communication channels (either weekly or fortnightly) of various updates, events and other news surrounding the club that is necessary for us fans to know and be involved with.
Open communication with fans, via social media, the forum and in the bars before and after games to really find out what will make each and everyones matchday experience that little bit better.
This may not sound significant, however, with regular communication of factual information, there can be no stories / made up events circulating giving the club that negative word of mouth. Last season and beyond we have had a huge issue of false information being passed around, and this has to change ASAP, emphasising the need for open communication from the top. I completely understand that not everything will always be 100% perfect, however, regular communication allows room for improvement and transparency from the board to the fans and vice versa. I will be announcing further ways us fans will have the opportunity to get involved over the summer.
I hope everyone reading this appreciates that the wrongs of the past are trying to be corrected, only small steps so far, however multiple small steps in the right direction leads to an overall improvement for the club. We want PVR to be the place to be in our community.
Thanks guys - Jake!
Well done Jake. I do hope the club are going to continue to have Bexley brewery supply their excellent bottled ales.
Well done Jake - your efforts are to be highly commended in an environment where it's easy to criticise and much harder to do something positive and make it right. A very simple example was the choice of drinks and changes to the bar and atmosphere ahead of the Dover game. That was enough for me to spend some money in the bar as opposed to what I would have done before.
All I will say - and there is little you or anyone other than the owners can do about it - is that 'customers' needed to be treated with respect too. I'm more of a part time supporter these days given my other commitments but speaking to lads who go regularly, what has upset them the most has been the owners almost demanding them to spend their money at the club and doing it in a very unfriendly way. We all know too that there are people linked closely to the owner whose threatening behaviour has been very unbefitting of a football club at this level, and more akin to Sunday football where fists threaten to fly on a regular basis. That simply can't be allowed to happen otherwise all the good work that you and others are doing will be undone very quickly. People spend £000s every year in season tickets, travel, beers etc and to have people attached to the club threatening them isn't acceptable ever
Keep up your good work. Its nice that we have younger fans committed to making it a better place to come and watch football
Will the club be geared up for the grand national this weekend?
Some good horse racing prior (all on ITV)
Just a heads up, as there will no doubt be some interest in this.
Can we have a screen in the marquee with some sound for the whole days racing?
Thank You.
Well done Jake - your efforts are to be highly commended in an environment where it's easy to criticise and much harder to do something positive and make it right. A very simple example was the choice of drinks and changes to the bar and atmosphere ahead of the Dover game. That was enough for me to spend some money in the bar as opposed to what I would have done before.
All I will say - and there is little you or anyone other than the owners can do about it - is that 'customers' needed to be treated with respect too. I'm more of a part time supporter these days given my other commitments but speaking to lads who go regularly, what has upset them the most has been the owners almost demanding them to spend their money at the club and doing it in a very unfriendly way. We all know too that there are people linked closely to the owner whose threatening behaviour has been very unbefitting of a football club at this level, and more akin to Sunday football where fists threaten to fly on a regular basis. That simply can't be allowed to happen otherwise all the good work that you and others are doing will be undone very quickly. People spend £000s every year in season tickets, travel, beers etc and to have people attached to the club threatening them isn't acceptable ever
Keep up your good work. Its nice that we have younger fans committed to making it a better place to come and watch football
Hello, your comments are very much appreciated. This is the first I have personally heard about this, and I will be reporting it. Hopefully this does not happen again.
Will the club be geared up for the grand national this weekend? Some good horse racing prior (all on ITV) Just a heads up, as there will no doubt be some interest in this. Can we have a screen in the marquee with some sound for the whole days racing? Thank You.
Hello, the grand national is @4pm. It can be put on, however, the 2nd half is also due to kick off at the same time, just bear that in mind!
Will the club be geared up for the grand national this weekend? Some good horse racing prior (all on ITV) Just a heads up, as there will no doubt be some interest in this. Can we have a screen in the marquee with some sound for the whole days racing? Thank You.
Timings aren't great with the National moved forward to 4pm now. Only 3 races before 3pm even if ITV decide to televise all of them, which obviously isn't guaranteed.
Timings aren't great with the National moved forward to 4pm now. Only 3 races before 3pm even if ITV decide to televise all of them, which obviously isn't guaranteed.
According to the guide on the television ITV are saying they are showing the first four races.
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what has happened to the most worthy club communications and weekly updates here? Young Jake seemed ever so keen, but like all good things at Welling FC they don't seem to last. I hope their absence is not indicative of 'another' nail in this once proud football clubs coffin.
And I will probably get castigated for asking, but what's happened to Jimmie? I hope he hasn't succumbed to his critics, (including myself) or perhaps he has finally found the way to Dirtford?
Good luck Jimmie, but this forum has become 5% of what it was without you!
Happy new year wished to all, especially team and management.
what has happened to the most worthy club communications and weekly updates here? Young Jake seemed ever so keen, but like all good things at Welling FC they don't seem to last. I hope their absence is not indicative of 'another' nail in this once proud football clubs coffin.
And I will probably get castigated for asking, but what's happened to Jimmie? I hope he hasn't succumbed to his critics, (including myself) or perhaps he has finally found the way to Dirtford?
Good luck Jimmie, but this forum has become 5% of what it was without you!
Happy new year wished to all, especially team and management.
Hi mate, I posted it on social media a couple of months ago, but if you didn't see it, I will explain it below.
On the 18th of September, I announced via the social media platform 'x" that I wished to step away from the Welling United Operational Board. Becoming a member of the operational board was great, and I take immense pride in everything we achieved, especially the increased volume of communication towards fans (something that has drastically fallen off since I stepped away, unfortunately). Communicating with football club fans is imperative to ensure that fans can get behind the team and the club as one unit. I decided to step away due to starting university and unable to fulfil the required hours needed for the board. I was committing 8/10 unpaid hours a week to the operational board on top of full-time study and a part-time job, where I found myself sometimes unable to attend work because of Welling commitments. Obviously, as a student, I have to earn money, and I have to make the choice between something or nothing. This isn't me having a pop at the club; it was my choice, and it had to be made for the good of myself. As far as I am aware, the entirety of the operational board is an unpaid thing.
Since I stepped away, I have been slightly disappointed with the sheer lack of communication with fans, especially regarding the redevelopment, in which fans have been left in the dark for far too long! I know I have had many fans message me and respond with such kind comments, for which I am very grateful.
I hope you can understand and this clears your question. Have a nice evening!
He's been banned from the forum. He made a post about an opposition manager that said "(Managers name) is clearly a racist"
I therefore don't want the potential fall out from that, if said person decided to take legal action, and then I've allowed something to remain on the forum for a few hours, especially now that I don't live in the UK, and the time difference means I may not see things for a few hours, it could come back on me potentially. Me moderating the forum isn't difficult, but when stupid things like this make it difficult, then I can't put up with it.
He sent me numerous emails complaining, going on various rants with no relevance to the issue, complained to everyone at the club, directors etc, and eventually I had to block his email having lost patience with him.
I've had a number of people message me saying they are quite happy he's no longer posting here!
-- Edited by Polo on Sunday 5th of January 2025 08:27:33 AM
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He's been banned from the forum. He made a post about an opposition manager that said "(Managers name) is clearly a racist"
I therefore don't want the potential fall out from that, if said person decided to take legal action, and then I've allowed something to remain on the forum for a few hours, especially now that I don't live in the UK, and the time difference means I may not see things for a few hours, it could come back on me potentially. Me moderating the forum isn't difficult, but when stupid things like this make it difficult, then I can't put up with it.
He sent me numerous emails complaining, going on various rants with no relevance to the issue, complained to everyone at the club, directors etc, and eventually I had to block his email having lost patience with him.
I've had a number of people message me saying they are quite happy he's no longer posting here!
-- Edited by Polo on Sunday 5th of January 2025 08:27:33 AM
Well it was always going to end in a forum ban. The man clearly had no filter. Constantly posting 500 word posts. Veering off subject all the time. Took no notice of requests to keep his posts short and to the point. Geezer didnt care as long as he could ram his long winded views down our throats. Pretty sure he drove people off the forum. I wonder if he realised most of us didnt read most of the crap he posted.
His long winded posts were annoying (You should have seen the War and Peace style emails he sent me!), however everyone has a right to a viewpoint and he hadn't really done much wrong.
However his last post, could potentially cause issues for a number of people, and I can't be dealing with that.
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Thanks so much for responding to my q's, Jake and Polo.
Sadly but then maybe thankfully, at my old age I am not big into social media, although I think I have now mastered keeping in touch with club news/events, (what is published anyway) through Twitter... err sorry, get modern, 'X' ! Just a shame as I always considered I learnt more about the club/team 'goings ons' through this forum which used to be so active and most times, vibrant. As we say, not all good things last for ever.
re Jimmie, I understand the action you had to take which was a blessing for many I am sure, I was always selective of what I read of his diatribe but generally passed by about 95% of it. It's a shame he couldn't adapt and probably pure coincidence that this forum has dried up since his removal.
I hope you are settling well in your new surrounds (life?) Polo and appreciate the reduction in volumes here. A big thanks to both you and Jake, (and other members of the "Operational Board") for what you have done for the club over several seasons, and for some, continuing to do so. I hope all goes well at Uni Jake and perhaps one day you might get back to tasks Wings? I for one miss your brief spell of Weekly Updates.
Damn this is getting as long as one of Jimmie's messages, my apologies.
Come on you Wings!
