Head in the clouds Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 Closed after the game for a private function. Just goes to show noone at Bristol Sport gives a shit about supportsers, the pound rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall King Blox Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 2 minutes ago, Head in the clouds said: Closed after the game for a private function. Just goes to show noone at Bristol Sport gives a shit about supportsers, the pound rules Tis the season to be merry, goodwill to all men Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 It's Christmas party season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snufflelufagus Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 Fair enough its Christmas party season but most fans probably would have had a pint before heading off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds Posted December 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 2 minutes ago, Snufflelufagus said: Fair enough its Christmas party season but most fans probably would have had a pint before heading off. me included, it's a match day and the bar is closed, good marketing !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 7 minutes ago, Dollymarie said: It's Christmas party season. So let them book it from 7. Whoever decided accepting bookings from 5pm on a match day was ok should be fired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds Posted December 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 8 minutes ago, Dollymarie said: It's Christmas party season. so what Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 Agree it's a thoughtless thing to do that relegates the fans to second priority, and it doesn't look good at all. But why do we have to make everything about Bristol Sport, these sort of PR disasters used to happen just as often when it was just Bristol City FC. Whether it's Bristol Sport or Bristol City doesn't really make any difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 They are quick enough to ask Dolly to tell us when they've cracked open a new Fray Bentos, shouldn't be beyond them to say 'we know it's match day, but we are closed post match, so go elsewhere.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 Pretty disgusting isn't it,come a damp and cold February they will be hoping city fans are in there,I'm not one to slag the club off but it's shocking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds Posted December 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 5 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: Agree it's a thoughtless thing to do that relegates the fans to second priority, and it doesn't look good at all. But why do we have to make everything about Bristol Sport, these sort of PR disasters used to happen just as often when it was just Bristol City FC. Whether it's Bristol Sport or Bristol City doesn't really make any difference. Bristol sport are running the show, so it's their fault Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 4 minutes ago, Head in the clouds said: Bristol sport are running the show, so it's their fault Blame Dolly. She should have told us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 People know we're losing out on money this season due to the redevelopment, so are the club, Bristol Sport or whoever really in a position to turn down money? The amount the club may make from some people wanting a pint, or the amount they're pretty much guaranteed to make from a christmas do. To me it's not hard to understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 3 minutes ago, hodge said: People know we're losing out on money this season due to the redevelopment, so are the club, Bristol Sport or whoever really in a position to turn down money? The amount the club may make from some people wanting a pint, or the amount they're pretty much guaranteed to make from a christmas do. To me it's not hard to understand. Agreed. But neither is it difficult to check the weather, see it might be wet post match and that folk might want to stay back for an hour and either say in advance 'no can do' or say 'sports bar closed, a bar #DMS close to a telly will be open'. This place, twitter, website... they have options to communicate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 I've asked for an explanation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds Posted December 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 It's certainly not the egg chasers that are putting money into the club with the a half full stadium, football has pretty much sold out every game. Wheres the money To me it's not hard to understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 Reply from Mark Kelly Apologies to anybody disappointed about the sports bar closing this evening after the game. We had a one off exclusive booking that required the majority of the ground floor furniture to be removed and a guest arrival from 6pm. I have avoided any large bookings in the sports bar throughout the season so far and every hospitality room including the boardroom had to be cleared earlier today to facilitate Christmas parties. We are full tonight with very tight handover. The concession in the south stand was left open and there was a "ticker tape" message on the screens to communicate this. That said, I accept that the message could have been communicated better and appreciate the frustration on a wet day. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 Fair play Mark Kelly. Whether you agree with the decision or not, credit to him for responding quickly on a Saturday night - that's above and beyond in my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 2 minutes ago, View from the Dolman said: Fair play Mark Kelly. Whether you agree with the decision or not, credit to him for responding quickly on a Saturday night - that's above and beyond in my eyes. Well it's nice he can write an email but his judgment is still shit, he should have simply said no to a booking that close to a match finish. The facilities at the stadium first and foremost should be for City fans, and compromising that on a matchday isn't acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 2 hours ago, Head in the clouds said: Closed after the game for a private function. Just goes to show noone at Bristol Sport gives a shit about supportsers, the pound rules Of course money rules. If it was your bar and grill and a private party offered more takings that your usual customers you'd do the same. I can't see what your so upset about simple maths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 7 minutes ago, Nibor said: Well it's nice he can write an email but his judgment is still shit, he should have simply said no to a booking that close to a match finish. The facilities at the stadium first and foremost should be for City fans, and compromising that on a matchday isn't acceptable. I agree, but atleast he realises the error and won't happen again. He does actually take he time to write a sincere apology in good time which is more than can be said for other members of staff who are 'fan facing'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 9 minutes ago, Nibor said: Well it's nice he can write an email but his judgment is still shit, he should have simply said no to a booking that close to a match finish. The facilities at the stadium first and foremost should be for City fans, and compromising that on a matchday isn't acceptable. So you'd rather the club didn't make extra revenue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 1 minute ago, Phileas Fogg said: I agree, but atleast he realises the error and won't happen again. He does actually take he time to write a sincere apology in good time which is more than can be said for other members of staff who are 'fan facing'. He only apologised for not communicating the bad decision very well, but as I read it is quite happy to continue to take those sorts of bookings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 5 minutes ago, hodge said: So you'd rather the club didn't make extra revenue? No. You appear to have misread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 1 hour ago, Dollymarie said: Reply from Mark Kelly Apologies to anybody disappointed about the sports bar closing this evening after the game. We had a one off exclusive booking that required the majority of the ground floor furniture to be removed and a guest arrival from 6pm. I have avoided any large bookings in the sports bar throughout the season so far and every hospitality room including the boardroom had to be cleared earlier today to facilitate Christmas parties. We are full tonight with very tight handover. The concession in the south stand was left open and there was a "ticker tape" message on the screens to communicate this. That said, I accept that the message could have been communicated better and appreciate the frustration on a wet day. Mark Part of this statement is unreserved bullshit! I had corporate hospitality today and stayed till way after the game had finished and at no pint were we asked to either hurry up or leave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aa_bcfc Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 Christ why do city fans him know they own the joint? unless you spent 40m to build the bloody thing need to go to the pub up the road. Need something to own about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northsomersetred Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 2 hours ago, Dollymarie said: I've asked for an explanation whoopy do for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 1 minute ago, aa_bcfc said: Christ why do city fans him know they own the joint? unless you spent 40m to build the bloody thing need to go to the pub up the road. Need something to own about. I've tried babblefish and I'm still none the wiser! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aa_bcfc Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 7 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: I've tried babblefish and I'm still none the wiser! Please explain?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 6 minutes ago, northsomersetred said: whoopy do for you And a happy Christmas to you too. Damned if you do and damned if you don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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