jonesy87shef Posted July 5, 2018 Author Share Posted July 5, 2018 2 minutes ago, Peacenocchio said: Just been to two European cities and there were literally dozens of outdoor big screens showing the games. I think it's probably easier to get the Council to sort this out but are they interested in putting the effort in? Unless it's snooker, no. I was at uni in Leeds for one World Cup. Was brilliant on the square there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesy87shef Posted July 5, 2018 Author Share Posted July 5, 2018 1 hour ago, GMOwl72 said: A simple thought that involves way too much paperwork, red tape, grief, potential trouble etc etc for something not even connected to Wednesday. Fair enough, but it’s football related and a way of potentially brining money into the club. That’s why I brought it up. Wednesday do host other functions that aren’t Sheffield Wednesday related. Beambacks have been successful in the past. Just a way of potentially increasing revenue streams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesy87shef Posted July 5, 2018 Author Share Posted July 5, 2018 54 minutes ago, pgmetcalf said: So watching the TV in the boozer for free isn’t good enough for you then? It’s not as though there’s a lack of venues to watch the match ... for free Isn’t good enough for me? I’ve spent my life in bloody pubs since I was 15 For the the world cup I love a big crowd, big screen and atmosphere that I’ve experienced elsewhere. Believe it or not there is a market for other things. Not just what we are used to and do week in week out. Life would be pretty damn boring if we constantly settled for ‘good enough’. I love a cheap shitty burger. But I like to treat myself to a proper fillet or ribey steak every now and then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 6 minutes ago, jonesy87shef said: I was at uni in Leeds for one World Cup. Was brilliant on the square there Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HirstWhoScoredIt Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 55 minutes ago, oldtawnyowl said: Do you really think that 10000 people will be prepared to pay £5 each to sit in the stand at Hillsborough to watch the world cup bearing in mind that no alcohol consumption is allowed in any place other than the concourses or the various lounges. Make more sense to set up a big screen on the Wednesdayite car park and ask the local breweries to tender for bar space. To be fair there is no legal reason why Wednesday couldn't get the paperwork in order so that people can have a beer whilst sat in their seat. It is only for football matches taking place within the stadium that UK law prevents alcohol consumption in view of the pitch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1948 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, jonesy87shef said: Well obviously I’ve dumbed it down. Needs permission in advance. Lots of paper work and pre planning. But potentially we are missing out on large sums of money Would thousands go? Nah they wouldn't. who would want to spend a sunny Saturday sat in a car driving to Hillsborough to pay to watch, park, buy rubbish food when you can watch at home for free drink a few beers and afterwards have a BBQ etc without a drive home feeling miserable if we lose or putting the joy on hold if England win. To watch the Famous Sheffield Wednesday, well, that's a different matter, travel for years, be dragged over hot coals pay through the nose eat garbage, anything because we are Owls. Edited July 5, 2018 by mark1948 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasthagotanycheese Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Waste of time. Much easier to charge folk 39 quid to sit on the kop for 2nd division football or charge the fans 99 pounds for a replica shirt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1948 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 16 minutes ago, Peacenocchio said: Exactly. 16 minutes ago, Peacenocchio said: I was at uni in Leeds for one World Cup. Was brilliant on the square there a few hundred students, but Hillsborough? If it was a good plan it would be done at Old Trafford or Wembley etc. Its not a good Idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1948 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 2 minutes ago, hasthagotanycheese said: Waste of time. Much easier to charge folk 39 quid to sit on the kop for 2nd division football or charge the fans 99 pounds for a replica shirt. It actually is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Is The Wednesday Tap showing it? Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthowl Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 I keep seeing stuff about a fan park in Nottingham. With OitP last weekend, I'm sure the club and council could have set something up with minimal extra work. Or there must be somewhere suitable in the city centre? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salli Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 10 minutes ago, Tamworthowl said: I keep seeing stuff about a fan park in Nottingham. With OitP last weekend, I'm sure the club and council could have set something up with minimal extra work. Or there must be somewhere suitable in the city centre? I went to the Sneinton Market fanzone for the Panama game and it was great, though that wasn't put on by the council (was a fiver - or 8 quid for this Saturday which sold out within 60 seconds) and allowed for up to about 400 people I believe. It was brilliant. And yeah for Sweden the council are putting on a free one in the castle grounds for up to 3000 people which has never been done in Notts before so it deffo appears doable at fairly short notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkskaphil Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Do any other clubs do this for the World Cup? If not, how is it Wednesday who are missing a trick? Surely it would be every club in the country who's missing a trick. Or maybe clubs have thought of it before now and found out that it isn't feasible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkskaphil Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Just did a quick search and found the line from the BBC: "If you're not charging admission, then we may be able to give you permission." Presumably that would mean it wouldn't be financially viable for a club to do a beamback of something that's already being publicly broadcast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlZfan84 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Just go around to JT's gaff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 1 minute ago, punkskaphil said: Just did a quick search and found the line from the BBC: "If you're not charging admission, then we may be able to give you permission." Presumably that would mean it wouldn't be financially viable for a club to do a beamback of something that's already being publicly broadcast. Unless they let everyone in for free so long as they buy a new shirt from the Megastore Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkskaphil Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Just now, @owlstalk said: Unless they let everyone in for free so long as they buy a new shirt from the Megastore You're suggesting the Megastore will have that many shirts available..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1948 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 1 minute ago, punkskaphil said: Do any other clubs do this for the World Cup? If not, how is it Wednesday who are missing a trick? Surely it would be every club in the country who's missing a trick. Or maybe clubs have thought of it before now and found out that it isn't feasible. Yep Agree. That's what I meant when I said Man U, Wembley etc would have the most to gain. Salli's post above, says it all. A few hundred atered for by a fleet footed events company set up with the equipment (Big TV, Tables Chairs, mobile bar etc) in store and local authorities who simply brand the event and take in some dosh from the same events companies who do all the work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasthagotanycheese Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 1 minute ago, owlZfan84 said: Just go around to JT's gaff. What a full weight bell sniff that geezer is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkskaphil Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 4 minutes ago, owlZfan84 said: Just go around to JT's gaff. I think I can make out ten people in that photo. None of them are watching the screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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