Hyping up Rochdale - Page 3

maccawozzagod · 05-02-2007, 17:54

I've just sent a grovelling apology email to ASFC explaining that there was no intent to upset Fraser Eagle but as this is a one-off and only just down the road it is far easier for Rossendale Transport (who operate that line anyway) to utilise the buses that aren't used on a saturday (they dont run the double deckers on saturday) at the standard operating cost. Fraser Eagle were asking £10 for the travel on their luxury coaches. RT are asking £3 for their less salubrious but perfectly nice, new and clean, double deckers.

Most fans I have spoken to over the last few weeks have said they would drive, taxi or whatever rather than pay a tenner. I agree, for Bury away (£10 on the coach) 6 of us got a taxi minibus, return to the gate and back to a pub of our choice for a fiver. If people were going to use the 464 anyway then it makes sense to make it official for this particular occasion and avoid all kinds of problems at Accy and Rochdale bus stations and across both town centres IF the maximum amount of people travel.

I expect to get some flak from certain quarters for upsetting the sponsored apple cart, but people would not have supported that coach in numbers. I have a responsibility to the supporters as Chairman of the OSC to try to help where I can, and I have. This should go a long way to ensuring that the maximum possible number of people are in that stand come March 3rd, and hopefully many of them will be new fans who will get bitten by the bug the Ultras will spread. All we need now is for the team to start helping us out a bit with a few points between now and then.

Paper Boy · 05-02-2007, 18:13

Well done Macca. This is the kind of proactive thinking that has been sadly missing from the Club and the OSC for some time. It's win-win for everyone involved. I'm sure this kind of forward thinking will benefit us all going forwards. I will certainly be on the bus and, will also subscribe to the OSC purely based on your efforts.

I understand Fraser Eagle may be a little put out, I guess they could always come back and match Rossendale Transport's price!!

Every credit to you for your efforts.

John_Timmins · 05-02-2007, 18:29

wat times are planned macca???

maccawozzagod · 05-02-2007, 18:59

still a bit shaky on the exacts John, but they would like the buses staggered so as not to overwhelm Accy bus station. I would imagine from 12-12:30 and then every ten minutes until they are all away. Depends on the numbers really.

Will need volunteers for the Stockport game to ensure we offer the bus to every available person. Also if anybody wants to knock up a poster and take to their local (KSH any chance of something for download?) then that may galvanise a few. RT said they would put a poster up on their 464 buses for a fortnight beforehand. That should rile a few Spotlanders!

Thnaks for the nice comments guys, just trying to mobilise the troops as this could be our d-day landings!

Oggy · 05-02-2007, 20:59

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Originally Posted by maccawozzagod

RT said they would put a poster up on their 464 buses for a fortnight beforehand. That should rile a few Spotlanders!

It just gets better and better

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Red-Osbornello · 05-02-2007, 21:53

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Originally Posted by maccawozzagod

Thnaks for the nice comments guys, just trying to mobilise the troops as this could be our d-day landings!

Well, whether it is or not, I reckon it's definitely worth one final big push, make it best day of the season lads and ladies!

Come March the Rochdale Stadium will be roaring with the sound of Stanley chants...

cmonstanley · 05-02-2007, 22:52

if the players had half the enthusiam youve got macca wed be in the play offs ill be spreading the gospel

cheers matey

maccawozzagod · 06-02-2007, 10:00

right, official word is that the buses will be arriving at 1pm for a departure of no later than 1;30 from Accy Bus Station. I would imagine it will be Infant St.

As soon as a bus is loaded it will be away so those who want a drink at the other end can get on the first buses and those that dont can wait a little while.

You will pay on the bus as you would normally do for the 464 service. Adults and children (sorry) will be £3. Senior Citizens and disabled will pay £1 (50p each way - may have to pay separate trips not sure yet) on production of their NOW card. Their will be a mention in the Observer and Telegraph regards this by the end of the week and I will be taking names at Stockport just to gauge how many buses will be required.

The buses will collect almost certainly from right outside the away end immediately afterwards and will leave as soon as the police allow. There will be a latest set off time issued and any stragglers will be left.

This price (OAPs a £1!) is too good to miss so make sure you are booked on!!!!!

AccyMad · 06-02-2007, 11:15

Well done Macca, will definately be booking the 3 of us on. Thirty quid on the Fraser Eagle bus was a bit steep so this is a brilliant idea, I'll give you the money at the Stockport game

maccawozzagod · 06-02-2007, 12:02

pay on the buses Accy mad. For £3 it would have been better for me to take the monies, but RT want to do it 'on the buses'

maccawozzagod · 06-02-2007, 13:08

right slight change to how we'll make sure everyone is informed of the travel plans, its pointless taking names and deposits because then I would have to find everybody on the buses and refund them! The Stockport match we will hand out leaflets with the full details on them and a mobile number they can ring to confirm numbers. All I need is willing volunteers to hand out leaflets and make sure that everybody has one. I need somebody to man every turnstile so that is 6 people. I'm one, who is going to be number 2?