Cripps runs it, when he's not updating the GW blog that is.
Cripps runs it, when he's not updating the GW blog that is.
I read something about corporate income being down by about 25% on last season, with some empty boxes at the ground.
Not sure it's accurate but if it is then this is one thing that will get the interest of the board. They don't give two shits about moaning fans but corporate cash is where the real money is and if that declines it'll hurt Stan.
25% is an absolute disaster. Can't see that being true.
Added to this, the fans should stop being mugs and stop buying the fucking tickets and burgers for £5+Originally Posted by Grebbo
I know we all support our team, but it has to be done. Hurt them in the pocket.
I'm not really sure what all of the corporate income sources are tbh
The most obvious are the boxes, of which there are 150. To have 25% of them empty would equate to 37 which seems unrealistic. It's feasible though that say 10 are completely empty and we've had to discount other boxes/corporate hospitality tickets.
Bottom line is if you're a company and want to treat your staff to a day out would you hire a box for an Arsenal game? He'll no, you'd hire one at Chelsea. Corporates aren't Arsenal fans so aren't blindly loyal, they go where the entertainment is.
They don't go for the football, they go for the grub and the special feeling of pissing down on the proper fans. As long as we offer the best food and the comfiest seats the corporate side of things will be fine. In fact put some curtain on the windows so the plebs are hidden from view and revenues will shoot up. Hire some whores (not the ones who already work for us).
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Few other sites I go on they are moving their corporate stuff away from us as lack of entertainment plus of course of course the club trying to squeeze the boxes for more cash, could well have misjudged that too, I'm on the mailing list been offered boxes at even the big games last season as well...
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AST Statement
http://www.arsenaltrust.org/news/lat...act-at-arsenal
Following discussions this morning, the AST Board has issued the following statement:
"In recent weeks Ivan Gazidis has spoken of the club's intent to offer Arsene Wenger a new contract. The AST believes this is inappropriate. For now the club's entire focus must be on using the remaining days of the transfer window to strengthen the team significantly.
"Ambitious football clubs invest the money they receive from their fans, and sometimes their owners, to make themselves stronger. Arsenal supporters pay some of the highest ticket prices in world football, providing the club with considerable financial resources, but the ambition and ability to use them appear to be missing. The fact that there is money available for squad-strengthening is not disputed. The AST's independent analysis suggests that the amount is somewhere between £70m-£100m.
"For several transfer windows now Arsenal have not used all the resources available to strengthen the team. Arsenal supporters are dismayed by this continued lack of ambition most notably illustrated when the manager describes fourth place as like a trophy. We do not advocate reckless spending for the sake of it; we advocate proper use of all of the available resources for the benefit of the team.
"A decision on whether to offer an extension to the manager's contract which ends in May 2014 should only be taken following the closing of the transfer window and assessment of the team's performances in the weeks ahead. Considerable improvement must be shown for us to be convinced this should happen, and we believe that other senior football appointments must come first.
"There remain important questions about the way player identification, recruitment and remuneration processes are managed at Arsenal. Earlier this summer we presented detailed reports to the club on how it can improve its Boardroom to strengthen our football infrastructure. The failings we highlighted in Arsene Wenger holding far too much power have only been amplified in recent weeks. These must be addressed as a matter of urgency.
"Stan Kroenke does not attend many Arsenal matches nor seem to have the time to devote to the affairs of Arsenal. But it is clear to all that football personnel he is ultimately responsible for are failing. The AST calls on him to appoint an independent expert to conduct a review of all football functions at Arsenal. Clearly the interaction between our scouting, negotiating and player purchasing processes are failing and need urgent improvement".
It's better to burn out, than to fade away.
What is that stupid old cunt on about now?“What is important is to rebuild confidence before Wednesday night. It is a massive game for us. There is always a lot of danger in a team because it is a human activity multiplied by 25 - it means the negativity can spread quickly"
It's better to burn out, than to fade away.
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