div Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 So SMiSA will soon be polling to ask the members how they would like to see the first trache of "extra money" spent. They are forecasting to have £8K available and of course the club will be providing details of what they think they are needing but let's hear your own suggestions on how you think the money could be invested. At the end of the day personally I would like to see the first bit of money spent on something tangible that the fans can see and benefit from but I've no idea what that might be. A contribution towards the disabled fans platform for example? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Put away for a rainy day. Let it build up. DEFINITELY NOT ON PLAYERS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ McG Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 The transfer budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 8 minutes ago, JJ McG said: The transfer budget. FFS Enough money is wasted on f**king shite players. The player budget should be slashed to part time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbar_bud Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Can't believe I agree with Shull but I would be putting it aside until we had a pot of at least £100k. And that should remain until Smisa fully take over.We shouldnt be using this for anything that should be done day to day by the clubGoing towards the disabled platform would be a great idea which would leave a bit of a legacyUnder absolutely no circumstances should this be used beef up the playing squad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 5 minutes ago, foxbar_bud said: Can't believe I agree with Shull but I would be putting it aside until we had a pot of at least £100k. And that should remain until Smisa fully take over. We shouldnt be using this for anything that should be done day to day by the club Going towards the disabled platform would be a great idea which Under absolutely no circumstances should this be used beef up the playing squad I cannae believe most on here dinnae agree with what I say. Boooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Dickson Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 A youth football tournament at Easter, May or for next October. Run properly it should return more than the initial outlay. It also serves the purpose of providing good communication channels with each of the clubs involved and it provides a scouting opportunity with players all in one place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gc_SMFC Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Youth scouting abroad. Try and exploit emerging football markets for cheap young players. A risky strategy, but the only real way we'll see proper results from the setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 1 minute ago, Stuart Dickson said: A youth football tournament at Easter, May or for next October. Run properly it should return more than the initial outlay. It also serves the purpose of providing good communication channels with each of the clubs involved and it provides a scouting opportunity with players all in one place. Easter is no use. Car Park will be rampacked with Airport parkers away their holidays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Dickson Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Easter is no use. Car Park will be rampacked with Airport parkers away their holidays. St Mirren Park would only be used for finals Shull - if that - you'd need a venue with loads of pitches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 1 hour ago, div said: So SMiSA will soon be polling to ask the members how they would like to see the first trache of "extra money" spent. They are forecasting to have £8K available and of course the club will be providing details of what they think they are needing but let's hear your own suggestions on how you think the money could be invested. At the end of the day personally I would like to see the first bit of money spent on something tangible that the fans can see or shull could hear and benefit from but I've no idea what that might be. A contribution towards the disabled fans platform for example? Like Tannoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 (edited) The money shouldn't be used for on-field, squad purposes - or certainly not the first team squad at any rate. That way dischord, squabbling, dummy-spitting, and melodramatic SMiSA resignations lie. Use the money for club infrastructure purposes, such as improved disabled facilities as Div suggests. £8K is a small sum in many respects, so I can see the benefit of putting it away and letting a more meaningful fund build up (again, NOT for buying players). If pushed, I would say leave it until it builds to around £50K and erect a decent, sheltered viewing area for disabled supporters. Edited September 1, 2016 by Drew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Appreciate the suggestion of a rainy day fund but I thought the SMiSA packages that cost a few grand a time were created solely for that purpose. Disabled platform is a good idea. Failing that it should be on something that will generate more money for the club in the long term, such as an extra member of staff for the commercial or marketing departments (if the latter even exists). Or we could spend it on a running track and a coffee shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Dickson Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 1 minute ago, Stu said: Or we could spend it on a running track and a coffee shop Seen worse ideas.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo_smfc Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, shull said: Put away for a rainy day. Let it build up. DEFINITELY NOT ON PLAYERS Agree Shull. Early days of the takeover. This could come in handy at a later stage. Edited September 1, 2016 by kevo_smfc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pityme Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 an extra 32k a year towards earlier ownership? interesting idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Fire it on a horse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Would like to see it grow each month rather than spend 8 grand here and there unless something is really needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Buy 8k worth of free beer for the 1877 club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 What about a bigger score board that you can actually see and read whats on the screen . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civilsaint Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 A hover pitch. Obviously. They seem a bit keen to spend money, which doesn't bode well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaldyOzBud Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 13 minutes ago, civilsaint said: A hover pitch. Obviously. They seem a bit keen to spend money, which doesn't bode well. You don't half talk a lot of negative pish mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 (edited) 28 minutes ago, elvis said: What about a bigger score board that you can actually see and read whats on the screen . Can hire one of these in the club shop. Edited September 1, 2016 by pod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antrin Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 I haven't been able to find any Serge Scoreboards. They would probably cost more than 8k anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madball Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 50% stuck away for rainy day, the other 50% spent (or ringfenced) on structural improvements (disabled platform for starters, then look at what else can be done in and around the stadium to generate revenue or improve customer experience). Must not be used to shore up day to day operating costs unless on a cash for equity basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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