Mr Banana
Tedious chump
Transcription of the whole thing, just in case you can't listen: http://attheendofthedaydes.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/fans-forum-transcript.html
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Fans forum 1/8/13
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clippedgull
Hotdogs, extra onions
TottonSeagull
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Q: Just going back to the logistics of the transport, both Paul and Tony - is it possible that Brighton could invest in their own rolling stock? We can have a transport system from Brighton to Lewes continually rolling during the period of the game that isn't reliant on the actual Southern Rail timetable. Cos we haven't got any choice but to go with what the timetable is. We've got commuters etc at the weekends, during the week, then you've got your leisure travellers at the weekend, and it's a mixture of football supporters and people who are not necessarily wanting to get involved with all that. I don't know whether it's a possibility but it's just a thought.
Was this guy really being serious? Club trains?? Question of the night for me!! Surely no one is that thick...........or maybe they are!
Was this guy really being serious? Club trains?? Question of the night for me!! Surely no one is that thick...........or maybe they are!
Bwian
Kiss my (_!_)
- Jul 14, 2003
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Thanks for the link, was having no luck with Player.
After listening to the whole show I have to say that Paul Barber came across as a very knowledgeable football person with The Albion's best interests at the top of his agenda. He appears to have a number of areas of expertise essential in running a football club. His answers about travel and catering made a lot of sense and I was shocked to hear that more beer is sold at The Amex than at Wembley or Old Trafford-not for long I suspect when other venues see how much money gets generated after the final whistle atAlbion games.
I liked the way Oscar obviously engaged his brain before his mouth before answering questions directed at him. Let's hope he becomes our most successful manager of all time.
Q: Just going back to the logistics of the transport, both Paul and Tony - is it possible that Brighton could invest in their own rolling stock? We can have a transport system from Brighton to Lewes continually rolling during the period of the game that isn't reliant on the actual Southern Rail timetable. Cos we haven't got any choice but to go with what the timetable is. We've got commuters etc at the weekends, during the week, then you've got your leisure travellers at the weekend, and it's a mixture of football supporters and people who are not necessarily wanting to get involved with all that. I don't know whether it's a possibility but it's just a thought.
Was this guy really being serious? Club trains?? Question of the night for me!! Surely no one is that thick...........or maybe they are!
Yes, rather worryingly I think he was.
Dick Knights Mumm
Take me Home Falmer Road
Good man Mr B. How did you do it (as a matter of interest) ?
maltaseagull
Well-known member
They were both offered new contracts! Try to keep up.
Beach Hut
Brighton Bhuna Boy
Just listening, usual shit about safe standing as for the person who suggests the club own the trains what a complete and utter ****wit
HahahaQ: Just going back to the logistics of the transport, both Paul and Tony - is it possible that Brighton could invest in their own rolling stock? We can have a transport system from Brighton to Lewes continually rolling during the period of the game that isn't reliant on the actual Southern Rail timetable. Cos we haven't got any choice but to go with what the timetable is. We've got commuters etc at the weekends, during the week, then you've got your leisure travellers at the weekend, and it's a mixture of football supporters and people who are not necessarily wanting to get involved with all that. I don't know whether it's a possibility but it's just a thought.
Was this guy really being serious? Club trains?? Question of the night for me!! Surely no one is that thick...........or maybe they are!
Yeah because if a football club had a few million spare it would be sensible for them to buy A TRAIN !
Return of the Rev
Well-known member
well thank you very much! It was only a suggestion.
I don’t get this Boxing Day business. If we’ve got the money to put on additional buses and trains, why couldn’t we have done this in 2011? We’ve had no big cash injection since then – in fact, PB keeps going on about cutting costs so, if anything, we have less money to spend.
I'm sure we could put on a few park and ride buses but I'm still not convinced we'll get trains on Boxing Day. The cost of employing the hordes of transport police alone would be massive, let alone the cost of running the trains. I'm sure Ernest or Beach Hut will confirm this, but aren't train companies often willing to pay fines for non-running of services as the cost of running them outweigh the fines?
I'm sure we could put on a few park and ride buses but I'm still not convinced we'll get trains on Boxing Day. The cost of employing the hordes of transport police alone would be massive, let alone the cost of running the trains. I'm sure Ernest or Beach Hut will confirm this, but aren't train companies often willing to pay fines for non-running of services as the cost of running them outweigh the fines?
Mr Banana
Tedious chump
Cheers mon petit filous. Recorded it to dictaphone and then transcribed. In defence of my lifelessness, I was on an exceptionally boring reporting job last night and needed a way to nail a couple of hours...
Dick Knights Mumm
Take me Home Falmer Road
Also it was a tradition - but personally I am happier spending the day with the extended family. Let the train drivers have their holiday.
Dick Knights Mumm
Take me Home Falmer Road
Respect. Much appreciated.
Tricky Dicky
New member
Q: Just going back to the logistics of the transport, both Paul and Tony - is it possible that Brighton could invest in their own rolling stock? We can have a transport system from Brighton to Lewes continually rolling during the period of the game that isn't reliant on the actual Southern Rail timetable. Cos we haven't got any choice but to go with what the timetable is. We've got commuters etc at the weekends, during the week, then you've got your leisure travellers at the weekend, and it's a mixture of football supporters and people who are not necessarily wanting to get involved with all that. I don't know whether it's a possibility but it's just a thought.
Was this guy really being serious? Club trains?? Question of the night for me!! Surely no one is that thick...........or maybe they are!
There are some good questions in there, but that one was clearly the dumbest.
Hillian1
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Q: Just going back to the logistics of the transport, both Paul and Tony - is it possible that Brighton could invest in their own rolling stock? We can have a transport system from Brighton to Lewes continually rolling during the period of the game that isn't reliant on the actual Southern Rail timetable. Cos we haven't got any choice but to go with what the timetable is. We've got commuters etc at the weekends, during the week, then you've got your leisure travellers at the weekend, and it's a mixture of football supporters and people who are not necessarily wanting to get involved with all that. I don't know whether it's a possibility but it's just a thought.
Was this guy really being serious? Club trains?? Question of the night for me!! Surely no one is that thick...........or maybe they are!
Box of Frogs
Zamoras Left Boot
That was on occasion because Nathan was translating for him. Not that Oscar's English is bad, but he obviously needs a little assistance now and again.
I thought the whole panel did very well last night. Paul Barber gave very good answers and explained reasons are behind decisions rather than just to p**s fans off. Tony Bloom is the ultimate fan, running his own football club and was clearly emotional when describing the Gus situation - he obviously feels Gus let him down badly. Oscar - well we have a new hero don't we! His answers in broken English were full, considered and showed a dry sense of humour. I'm loving this fella already.