Harveys at the Stadium

[Dick Knights Mumm]

I firmly believe that most bitter drinkers would buy JS if it were the only choice in the same way I buy horrible Strongbow.

I would not be so sure. Other than than sharing the same description - they are nothing like the same drink.

 

[halbpro]

Good idea. Go hungry, and spite yourself because you can't * get your favourite pint. Boo ****ing hoo.

Then sit there, moaning your moany little head off that we haven't spent enough on players.

*if this is even true.

Blimey, is someone taking a stand on something they care about, even if you don't, really that bad of a thing?

 

[pishhead]

Anyone else up for a complete boycott of products at the Amex if this happens?

Over reaction of the year!
Brilliant. Let's hope they replace it with something that tastes of something ala a darkstar brew.

 

[Bozza]

It's the way to treat companies that mistreat their customers, if they think they can get away with this then what will be next?

Your children.

 

[dougdeep]

I firmly believe that most bitter drinkers would buy JS if it were the only choice in the same way I buy horrible Strongbow.

I firmly believe they won't. We're a different breed, we drink for the flavour, not just to get pissed.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Blimey, is someone taking a stand on something they care about, even if you don't, really that bad of a thing?

It is if they attempt to rally support behind the idea of depriving the club of income, yes.

 

[Hungry Joe]

Because you need a palette for ale. Lager is lager - lemonade and piss.

No it's not. Czech Budvar or proper Dutch Heineken for example are about as similar to Fosters or Carling as Harveys Sussex and Dark Star Hophead are to John Smiths or Boddingtons.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

I firmly believe they won't. We're a different breed, we drink for the flavour, not just to get pissed.

Typical superior real ale knob.

 

[Peter Grummit]

i cant believe this either... so im not going to untill announced. makes no sence whatso ever. the club know full well they'll lose substantial revenue if they dropped Harveys, and people wouldnt get early/stay late. and shirley Harvey's dont want to drop such a massive amount of sales.

IF this is true and IF the club has transferred all the revenue risk to the caterer, then the club will not lose any revenue in the short term. However, they will lose a lot of goodwill, at the margin more people will leave at the final whistle and therefore the transport queues will be worse. I believe one of the reasons for our phenomenal crowd numbers, STHs etc. is that the whole 'product' was great when we moved to the Amex. If we just go for the short-term, bottom line options this will start to be undermined.

PG

 

[Albumen]

No it's not. Czech Budvar or proper Dutch Heineken for example are about as similar to Fosters or Carling as Harveys Sussex and Dark Star Hophead are to John Smiths or Boddingtons.

I know, just kidding. WOuld you drink Fosters or Carling though?

 

[Man of Harveys]

Anyone else up for a complete boycott of products at the Amex if this happens?

I don't think you'd need one, as people will just drink more in town anyway, before and after games. That's not a boycott, that's just called being a consumer. And this idea of a large number people handing over more for a far worse product because they see it as a kind of charitable donation to the club's promotion push is simply risible.

Anyway, I hope Dave's wrong.

 

[Hungry Joe]

IF this is true and IF the club has transferred all the revenue risk to the caterer, then the club will not lose any revenue in the short term. However, they will lose a lot of goodwill, at the margin more people will leave at the final whistle and therefore the transport queues will be worse. I believe one of the reasons for our phenomenal crowd numbers, STHs etc. is that the whole 'product' was great when we moved to the Amex. If we just go for the short-term, bottom line options this will start to be undermined.

PG

Agreed.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

I would not be so sure. Other than than sharing the same description - they are nothing like the same drink.

Just to add - there have been times when they have run out of Harveys and I had a pint of Fosters. There are circumstance when I will drink a shit pint - but it won't be part of my matchday planning.

 

[dougdeep]

Typical superior real ale knob.

Why are you even commenting on this thread when you know nothing about beer?

 

[Dave the OAP]

Typical superior real ale knob.

you seem very angry man today..what is the matter?

 

[Bozza]

I would not be so sure. Other than than sharing the same description - they are nothing like the same drink.

John Smith's is the biggest selling bitter in the world. This can mean one of two things, although probably a combination of the two...

- A lot of people buy it through choice.

- A lot of people who like bitter will buy JS if it's the only option available to them.

 

[Bladders]

Result. Fingers crossed they get some Boddingtons in as a replacement.

 

[Hungry Joe]

I know, just kidding. WOuld you drink Fosters or Carling though?

Nope, never. I prefer ale, but am partial to a decent lager or wheat beer now and again. I'd certainly spend a lot less at The Amex if this were true and to become a trend.

 

[Hillian1]

I know, just kidding. WOuld you drink Fosters or Carling though?

I do, at the stadium only because it's all I can get and can safely say I don't hold back either.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

And this idea of a large number people handing over more for a far worse product because they see it as a kind of charitable donation to the club's promotion push is simply risible.

The days of giving money for some rubbish product/service because it was the the club and they needed the money were left behind at Withdean.