Tony Fitzy Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 (edited) Ross County are laying on free buses to Paisley for this Saturdays match. Which I'm sure means they will bring a bigger crowd than normally. So how about all the SPFL clubs getting together and making this a permanent thing. It would mean bigger attendences and possibly more cash in the clubs coffers. It wouldn't be hard to set up. Quite simply the home team pays for the away fans travel and then gets the cash back from gate reciepts at the turnstyle. More bums on seats can't be bad. Thoughts please guys.... I am ready to be shot down for the crime of positive thinking Edited May 2, 2014 by Tony Fitzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TediousTom Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 (edited) Why would you be shot down my forward thinking forum chum? It is a great idea if it were to mean that an increase in travelling support would result in such an increase in away crowds that the cost of running a bus would be more than off set by the increased crowds. Increased crowds also means an increase in programme sales and (as Shull will tell you) sales of pies, bovril and other such overpriced rubbish that is sold to the football supporter in this damn fine country of ours. Another angle would be that less fans would drive horseless carriages meaning that less petrol will be expended resulting in a complete reversal of global warming thus saving the ice at either pole. Even the tree huggers could be persuaded! Such an idea is unlkely to prove cost effective at lower division clubs where the cost of the bus is more than the gate receipts likely to be received from the 15 or so travelling supporters so each game would have to be considered on its own merit but certianly for SPFL games such a scheme would prove to be a positive move both for football clubs and the un-common travelling supporter. Good idea as I said, good idea indeed. Edited May 2, 2014 by TediousTom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 I hope all of the 27 county fans have a nice day out in Paisley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Ross County are laying on a free bus to Paisley for this Saturdays match. Which I'm sure means they will bring a bigger crowd than normally. So how about all the SPFL clubs getting together and making this a permanent thing. It would mean bigger attendences and possibly more cash in the clubs coffers. It wouldn't be hard to set up. Quite simply the home team pays for the away fans travel and then gets the cash back from gate reciepts at the turnstyle. More bums on seats can't be bad. Thoughts please guys.... I am ready to be shot down for the crime of positive thinking Corrected it for you. Question is will they fill it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Saints Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 (edited) Some premiership clubs down south did this (Stoke and Fulham I think) not sure if it boosts travelling numbers or just means that those wanting to go to away games (and who previously paid) would then get for free. Saturday will be interesting as this is every bit as big a game for RC as it is for us so they should bring decent numbers if travel is free. If we had been going up there with free buses laid on we would fill the away end so it's up to the RC fans to prove on Saturday that they can travel in decent numbers. ETA remember the support we took to Dens in the old Prem days when free buses were laid on for a relegation crunch match - the road up was awash with Saints buses, a great day. Edited May 2, 2014 by Ayrshire Saints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 I hope all of the 27 county fans have a nice day out in Paisley.They took just under 1000 to Tynecastle.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenston saint Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Don't worry by the time you hit 65 you get free travel anyway ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Don't worry by the time you hit 65 you get free travel anyway ! Is it not 60 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank McGarvey' wonky legs Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 (edited) Too late for the bod to do this for the Killie game but that was the ideal opportunity to give something back to the travelling fans. Edited May 2, 2014 by Frank McGarvey' wonky legs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Saints Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Don't worry by the time you hit 65 you get free travel anyway ! Aye it's 60 you'll know sooner than me of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Hundreds of Dingwall locals get free travel to Paisley, then get a £5 cab ride to Braehead for some serious retail therapy and Ikea meatballs, before heading back to their buses for 5pm? This benefits St Mirren how? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Hundreds of Dingwall locals get free travel to Paisley, then get a £5 cab ride to Braehead for some serious retail therapy and Ikea meatballs, before heading back to their buses for 5pm? This benefits St Mirren how? They'll be going well to get to Barrhead in a taxi for a fiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 They'll be going well to get to Barrhead in a taxi for a fiver. Aye, given the driver would go via Largs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Hundreds of Dingwall locals get free travel to Paisley, then get a £5 cab ride to Braehead for some serious retail therapy and Ikea meatballs, before heading back to their buses for 5pm? Only because they know they'll be humped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 I wish someone had told me earlier that you get humped in Ikea at Braehead. I've been refusing to step foot into the place eversince it first opened as well. Afraid of the meatballs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray street Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 I hope all of the 27 county fans have a nice day out in Paisley. It's only 2 they hired a tandem for thirty bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 (edited) There's only 3 buses comming down from there. Edited May 2, 2014 by elvis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidg Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Can we bus some of the moany negative cunts away from SMP when we're at home? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vambo57 Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Too late for the bod to do this for the Killie game but that was the ideal opportunity to give something back to the travelling fans. The BOD could Hire a Football Special from Scotrail... them were the days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepaisleypanda Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 They'll be going well to get to Barrhead in a taxi for a fiver. Retail therapy in Barrhead? My - times have changed since I was last there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomsons dropped it Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Therapy in Barrhead? My - times have changed since I was last there! It's what you need get before onward travel to Neilston.......Ater all, they are having a Show to Honour Cattle up there tomorow. www.neilstonshow.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintnextlifetime Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Can we bus some of the moany negative cunts away from SMP when we're at home? Nope. They are all part of the show I'm afraid , along with the half-filled pies. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Ross County are laying on free buses to Paisley for this Saturdays match. Which I'm sure means they will bring a bigger crowd than normally. So how about all the SPFL clubs getting together and making this a permanent thing. It would mean bigger attendences and possibly more cash in the clubs coffers. It wouldn't be hard to set up. Quite simply the home team pays for the away fans travel and then gets the cash back from gate reciepts at the turnstyle. More bums on seats can't be bad. Thoughts please guys.... I am ready to be shot down for the crime of positive thinking Great idea, well done Ross County. I've driven up tae Dingwall tonight to cash in on the free trip to and from St Mirren Park ramorra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E=Mc2 Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Retail therapy in Barrhead? My - times have changed since I was last there! As long as it us who get the "happy ending" ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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