by RoyalBlue » 12 Jul 2006 14:03
by SWLR » 12 Jul 2006 14:07
RoyalBlue You've been the victim of clever spin by Boyd and his merry men. They made a big thing about how the 7s would get a free Reading shirt. Lots of people, including myself, assumed this meant the hoops and applauded this generous and forward thinking initiative.
Truth is they never said it would be a replica Reading FC shirt!
by Spirit of Elm Park » 12 Jul 2006 14:09
SWLR Always thought this was a great innitiative as any child's allegiences are usually formed by the age of 8, and what better way than to have them walking around in an RFC shirt.
Well that's what I thought. My little one now qualifies, so I've down loaded the form only to find its not the hoops they are giving away, but a blue Kyocera billboard. Did I get this wrong and this is what they dished out last year?
Blind love of the club means I will fill in the form anyway, but as we are all STHs not sure what to do with the free tickets (unless that's her birthday party sorted, with plenty of Chupa Chups in the party bags!).
Spirit of Elm ParkSWLR Always thought this was a great innitiative as any child's allegiences are usually formed by the age of 8, and what better way than to have them walking around in an RFC shirt.
Well that's what I thought. My little one now qualifies, so I've down loaded the form only to find its not the hoops they are giving away, but a blue Kyocera billboard. Did I get this wrong and this is what they dished out last year?
Blind love of the club means I will fill in the form anyway, but as we are all STHs not sure what to do with the free tickets (unless that's her birthday party sorted, with plenty of Chupa Chups in the party bags!).
Got to admit I thought it was the same, actually mentioned to my old man that I hope they are still doing it in 5 years when my boy is 7. Tight arsed bandits.
by quinnsleftfoot » 12 Jul 2006 14:28
by RoyalBlue » 12 Jul 2006 14:41
SWLRRoyalBlue You've been the victim of clever spin by Boyd and his merry men. They made a big thing about how the 7s would get a free Reading shirt. Lots of people, including myself, assumed this meant the hoops and applauded this generous and forward thinking initiative.
Truth is they never said it would be a replica Reading FC shirt!
So was it the same last year?
by Forbury Lion » 12 Jul 2006 16:36
My neighbours kid got a hooped replica Reading shirt and Steve Sidwell handed him the tickets in person, I presume they were for a Reading game and not a Charlton oneRoyalBlue You've been the victim of clever spin by Boyd and his merry men. They made a big thing about how the 7s would get a free Reading shirt. Lots of people, including myself, assumed this meant the hoops and applauded this generous and forward thinking initiative.
Truth is they never said it would be a replica Reading FC shirt!
by SWLR » 12 Jul 2006 18:33
quinnsleftfoot I find it unbelieveable you can criticise the club for giving something away for free. Would you rather we sign one less player this year or give all the kids a replica shirt. The money has to come from somewhere. As a full paying adult I'm getting pretty much f*ck all for my £550 except for access to the games and I don't expect anymore in return.
by Dirk Gently » 12 Jul 2006 19:02
by shadesrwrf » 12 Jul 2006 19:19
by SWLR » 12 Jul 2006 22:19
shadesrwrf I can't understand why anybody's getting so hot under the collar over this one. As Dirk has rightly pointed out, there would be a total outcry if RFC started giving away replica shirts. I'm one of the club's biggest critics when it comes to marketing but there really is nothing to see here.
SWLR Always thought this was a great innitiative as any child's allegiences are usually formed by the age of 8, and what better way than to have them walking around in an RFC shirt.
Well that's what I thought. My little one now qualifies, so I've down loaded the form only to find its not the hoops they are giving away, but a blue Kyocera billboard. Did I get this wrong and this is what they dished out last year?
Blind love of the club means I will fill in the form anyway, but as we are all STHs not sure what to do with the free tickets (unless that's her birthday party sorted, with plenty of Chupa Chups in the party bags!).
The OS Player autograph hunting will also be available with first team players in attendance. This is also the night when we will be holding our new Sevens presentations.
Last season Reading Football Club had nearly 4000 seven year olds register on the scheme and the Club is hoping for at least the same number this season.
Seven year olds will receive a free unique football shirt and four free tickets to Soccer PM to come along with their family.
by Dirk Gently » 13 Jul 2006 12:33
by shadesrwrf » 13 Jul 2006 12:52
Dirk Gently As I understand it, St holderswil get into these reserve games for something like £3, with kids a quid each.
by Dirk Gently » 13 Jul 2006 12:53
shadesrwrfDirk Gently As I understand it, St holderswil get into these reserve games for something like £3, with kids a quid each.
So now we've all got to be saints before being allowed admission? How much more difficult is RFC going to make it?
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