[Albion] The "Official" Albion Fan Advisory Board thread

[Stat Brother]

As if air travel wasn't bad enough - air travel exclusively with Albion fans.


The flying equivalent of a Disney Cruise.

 

[thedonkeycentrehalf]

More likely the club could have an arrangement with an ‘official travel partner’ but there’s still not enough time to source an aircraft i’d imagine

I know someone in the air charter industry. Post pandemic, with a few airlines going out of business, lots of crew being laid off and leaving the business and also older planes being decommissioned as they are not fuel efficient, it is really hard to find larger commercial aircraft to charter at short notice.

 

[Cotton Socks]

Speaking of rail issues

This needs a thread of it's own. I'm sure it's not a coincidence that it's the Amex pictured.

 

[Cotton Socks]

Speaking of rail issues

That survey seemed to be totally about away matches. Can we post it on other forums so they can say the trains to the Amex are s**t.

 

[Cotton Socks]

As if air travel wasn't bad enough - air travel exclusively with Albion fans.


The flying equivalent of a Disney Cruise.

Ah come on, it would be fun! Although people say that about camping.

 

[chaileyjem]

This needs a thread of it's own. I'm sure it's not a coincidence that it's the Amex pictured.

The Amex is rare in terms of photo opportunities of having a train station next to a ground. It’s a nice pic.

And you can feedback about home game travel - it says that in the survey, although it’s supposed to predominantly be about away days.

 

[Cotton Socks]

The Amex is rare in terms of photo opportunities of having a train station next to a ground. It’s a nice pic.

And you can feedback about home game travel - it says that in the survey, although it’s supposed to predominantly be about away days.

I missed the bit where it said about home travel. I was filling it out on behalf of someone else who may not be coming to the Europa League match if it's a 8pm ko due to the shambles getting home after. They only live in Worthing, but have work the next day, the only reason they managed to get on the last train to Worthing before was because it was late. They're not risking it.

 

[thedonkeycentrehalf]

I missed the bit where it said about home travel. I was filling it out on behalf of someone else who may not be coming to the Europa League match if it's a 8pm ko due to the shambles getting home after. They only live in Worthing, but have work the next day, the only reason they managed to get on the last train to Worthing before was because it was late. They're not risking it.

Which is why I stump up the extra to pay for Seagull Travel for evening games.

 

[Talby]

How many times can someone write 'everything you're doing is pointless, meaningless and worthless' before it reads:-

You're pointless
You're meaningless
You're worthless.

Irrespective where you draw the line it feels like that threshold has been crossed.

Not only that but crossed by people doing nothing, less than nothing, themselves yet still manage to be very vocal.

Do nothing?

Given that the club are clearly open to meeting fan groups, have never said that the FAB is the sole group that they are open to meeting or hearing from and that they pride themselves on engaging with fans - without the need for the govt or PL to regulate . Then those who are dismissive of the FAB on here , consider it ineffectual and still want to lobby the club to change. Then as @attila as often argued - why not organise, protest and change the club yourself be it for safe standing, food, travel , or ticket sharing, pricing and sanctions. Tell us how you're getting on - I'd be interested to hear what you're doing and the progress you're making ?

Some of us have tried to make a difference and some are still trying. But, the Club does not wish to hear anything that isn’t in line with their way of thinking. The way they’ve behaved at times is a bit of an embarrassment really.

 

[dazzer6666]

As if air travel wasn't bad enough - air travel exclusively with Albion fans.


The flying equivalent of a Disney Cruise.

The one I got back from Athens pretty much was……including Sir Tony, FBS, Johnny and Warren, @Lenny Rider and goodness how many others in colours

 

[Barry Izbak]

The FAB discussed the following items on their weekly call:

Recruitment – Nigel and Gerry reported back (as part of the recruitment sub committee) on working with the club on the application form and voting process for the new FAB membership. Clive was about to join a Seagulls over London meeting to discuss the new role on the FAB of a Supporters’ Club representative.

Monster Flag Update – Clive is working with Monster Drinks and the Club to create a new flag with input from fans. An initial meeting with a group of fans and Fat Boy Slim is being set up shortly.

Fans’ Webinar – Gerry had held a disappointing meeting with the Club last week but the FAB felt it was important to still go ahead and hold a fans’ webinar. It is important for the FAB to get fans’ feedback. Gill agreed to ask the club for some technical support with the platform and to try to find a way to move forward with this important piece of fan engagement.

DSA – Gill reported that the DSA (Disabled Supporters Association) will be officially launched at Saturday’s game against Everton. A half time interview between her, Niraj and Richie Reynolds is due to take place to explain the purpose of the DSA. Guy Butters, who has agreed to act as an ambassador for the FAB will also be interviewed. A short article will be in the programme.

WSL – Jo reported that an away coach has been booked to take fans to the last game at Arsenal. She will work with the club to publicise this first for the WSL.

 

[dazzer6666]

The FAB discussed the following items on their weekly call:

Recruitment – Nigel and Gerry reported back (as part of the recruitment sub committee) on working with the club on the application form and voting process for the new FAB membership. Clive was about to join a Seagulls over London meeting to discuss the new role on the FAB of a Supporters’ Club representative.

Monster Flag Update – Clive is working with Monster Drinks and the Club to create a new flag with input from fans. An initial meeting with a group of fans and Fat Boy Slim is being set up shortly.

Fans’ Webinar – Gerry had held a disappointing meeting with the Club last week but the FAB felt it was important to still go ahead and hold a fans’ webinar. It is important for the FAB to get fans’ feedback. Gill agreed to ask the club for some technical support with the platform and to try to find a way to move forward with this important piece of fan engagement.

DSA – Gill reported that the DSA (Disabled Supporters Association) will be officially launched at Saturday’s game against Everton. A half time interview between her, Niraj and Richie Reynolds is due to take place to explain the purpose of the DSA. Guy Butters, who has agreed to act as an ambassador for the FAB will also be interviewed. A short article will be in the programme.

WSL – Jo reported that an away coach has been booked to take fans to the last game at Arsenal. She will work with the club to publicise this first for the WSL.

Thanks. Why was the meeting with the club 'disappointing' ?

 

[seagullwedgee]

I admire the commitment, persistence and resilience of the FAB members, but the Club’s stance and behaviour has reached unacceptable levels, and it’s 100% clear now this is just a PBOBE tick box exercise. Save your energies, and channel them in another positive way, because what the Club has done here is embarrassing. It’s more paper thin than Putin’s spewing of alternative reality.

 

[Barry Izbak]

Thanks. Why was the meeting with the club 'disappointing' ?

Not as much progress had been made setting this up as we had hoped.

 

[Talby]

Not as much progress had been made setting this up as we had hoped.

Who is the emphasis on to set it up….the Club or FAB?

 

[Barry Izbak]

Notes from FAB zoom meeting Monday 4th March

Attending - Clive, Gerry, Charlie, Jo, Nigel

Apologies - Gill, Allison, Andy

1) Fans forum Webinar

Gerry to set up zoom for next week (using zoom),

Fans Webinar set for March 18th

Comms to go out over the next week via X, Forest programme, supporters clubs, NSC etc

Gerry will collate the email registrations on to a spreadsheet along with topics of interest

2) Premier league VAR meeting

Clive gave a bit of feedback and explained how the VAR survey was being shared.

Clive will report back from PL meeting on Wednesday

3) Meeting up in Rome

Clive will create a WhatsApp group and will try and arrange a FAB meet up

4) Email minder next week

Gerry will monitor the inbox FanAdvisoryBoard@brightonandhovealbion.com

5) Prospective FAB interviews

The agreed face to meetings were discussed in terms of format and purpose. These will be voluntary for candidates and intended to help candidates and existing FAB members gauge suitability. Failure to be able to attend will not preclude shortlisting

6) Disabled Supporters Association

Charlie gave a DSA update – traffic in to the new email address seagulls.dsa@gmail.com has been extremely encouraging, as has been the buy in from the club

7) Minutes

Nigel agreed to do publish the minutes on the www.bhafc-fab.co.uk website and northstandchat

 

[Chicken Run]

I really admire all of your commitment to this, how long was that meeting that related to the above minutes?

 

[Barry Izbak]

I really admire all of your commitment to this, how long was that meeting that related to the above minutes?

40 minutes. That's about average for our weekly meeting

 

[Chicken Run]

40 minutes. That's about average for our weekly meeting

 

[Wardy's twin]

Do any other clubs involved in Europe arrange charter flights or is it just left to the fans to sort out individual trips.