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Dan · 14-01-2011, 15:27

To be brutally honest Google Page Ranking the money from the subscriptions would probably just about cover the costs of travel, equipment, line rental and somebody to run it - if the price and number of subscribers was right.

Hence this discussion really!

With the fanbase and the economic climate I think any expectation of this kind of service making a profit ("putting money into the club") would be pretty unrealistic.

Doug · 14-01-2011, 15:45

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Originally Posted by Dan

To be brutally honest Google Page Ranking the money from the subscriptions would probably just about cover the costs of travel, equipment, line rental and somebody to run it - if the price and number of subscribers was right.

Hence this discussion really!

With the fanbase and the economic climate I think any expectation of this kind of service making a profit ("putting money into the club") would be pretty unrealistic.

I think most of us would agree Dan, today's economic climate and attitudes towards the leadership in some quarters will undoubtedly minimise the impact of any scheme like this getting off the ground, setting it up and maintaining it without initial financing would be the first of many hurdles no doubt.

Taking this site out of the equation, do you have any idea of how many people actually listened in earlier in the season when we had coverage, do you have any way of knowing how many people outside of the UK got coverage when it was accessible from the fishy site. Also, if its safe to assume that the audience on accyweb and sites such as face book are minimal, is there any other way you have of getting a more realistic response from supporters universally.

lancsdave · 14-01-2011, 16:00

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Originally Posted by Doug

Also, if its safe to assume that the audience on accyweb and sites such as face book are minimal, is there any other way you have of getting a more realistic response from supporters universally.

What other audience is there that is going to grasp Dan's possible internet technology from the fishy site that don't have some form of link with one of the other technology sites such as Accyweb or Facebook ?

Dan · 14-01-2011, 16:02

Doug,
With the number of people who listened to the free service a subscription service would undoubtedly make a loss.

I don't know how many people are registered on here but there are 600 people on Stanley's Facebook page and a hundred or so following the Twitter. It's by no means the total Stanley fanbase, but it is probably representative of the kind of people that would use a subscription service (ie computer literate, regular internet users as well as having an interest in Stanley)

As I've said before, this is more about judging the mood surrounding this idea than the precise numbers. At the minute the mood suggests that it wouldn't be worth doing but we'll see eh?

Revived Red · 14-01-2011, 16:40

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To answer Dave's question above, there are two options on the table. One that the club provides the service and the second that the majority of the service is provided for them.

The first option worries me - unless you took on total responsibility for it, Dan.The club does not have an unblemished record in providing service.

Would/could the second option involve your good self?

lancsdave · 14-01-2011, 16:49

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Originally Posted by Revived Red

The first option worries me - unless you took on total responsibility for it, Dan.The club does not have an unblemished record in providing service.

Would/could the second option involve your good self?

I think Dan deserves a medal for continously trying to make things happen

loweiy · 14-01-2011, 16:56

I agree on the medal for Dan, if enough people want this service it can happen

good luck dan

Neil · 14-01-2011, 17:16

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Originally Posted by Dan

I don't know how many people are registered on here but.......

Not an easy one to answer sorry with many members not using this section of Accrington Web at all.

shillelagh · 14-01-2011, 17:26

the spugster enjoyed listening to the live matches and hes missed em ... now i dont know how much he'd pay listening to em up in sunny scotland ... seeing as he cant get to matches ... but he'd probably put £20 in the pot ...

lancsdave · 14-01-2011, 17:33

was the free service pulled because of the FL, or some other reason ? If so what are their regulations for providing the service ?

ukcowboy · 14-01-2011, 17:42

Ok, had a bit of a think on this, IF the setup was TOTALLY independant of the club ie organised and run outside of oneils and whalleys grasp, then I for one would be happy to support the project, couldn't afford much more than the £20 option tho I'm afraid.

Best of luck Dan.

lancsdave · 14-01-2011, 17:47

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Originally Posted by ukcowboy

Ok, had a bit of a think on this, IF the setup was TOTALLY independant of the club ie organised and run outside of oneils and whalleys grasp, then I for one would be happy to support the project, couldn't afford much more than the £20 option tho I'm afraid.

Best of luck Dan.

I dare say if it was totally independent you may even have a chance of sponsorship towards it. Can't see how it could be totally indpendent though because of the football league

Chimer · 14-01-2011, 18:29

As an exile I would probably take up the option although my nerves were shredded when I listened to Radio Dan earlier this season .... if it works then it would be worth £35 to me, especially if it featured extended (15 mins or so) video highlights as well as live audio.

teach · 14-01-2011, 19:27

I would be more than happy to pay 4-5 pounds a month for live commentary on all games. I reckon there will be quite a few others out there who can't get to many matches and who miss the commentary we used to have. All that being said, I still think the FL shouldn't have stopped the club providing it for nowt!

SPUGGIE J · 14-01-2011, 19:32

I would have no qualms about paying to listen to matches. Ok there is a chance the club would want a cut. That said though I believe its worth the risk providing there is minimal or no interference from the powers that be. At the end of the day if done spot on it
could benifit the club. Its time to look beyond the big little club to little town with a big club loved by many world wide.

Count me in Dan :-D