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I said I couldn't pay money to a company when I didn't know who I was paying it to. He said that he understood and maybe they'd call back in a few weeks when the situation was clearer.
In fairness to the lad I got the impression he was just trying to sell tickets and doesn't know much about the business.
In fairness to the lad I got the impression he was just trying to sell tickets and doesn't know much about the business.
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There was a VAT number on the ticket stubs.. which is linked to a company.
It was always 655 1339 37, so if anyone ha a receipt & has a different number then please post it.
They probably phoned you because you live in Northampton. Glad to hear you're standing firm. See you in December for an away game.
Yeah I had two missed calls from a blocked number on Saturday evening and answered the 3rd. Caught me on the hop so asked him to call back today...now prepared to unleash a barrage of abuse. I've been accusing my mates all weekend but now I believe it's genuine. Although, I still have my suspicions. Where could they be based? Why are they calling off a 'blocked' number? Why would I actually renew? Is it Til Fisher in disguise?
Interestingly the guy who called said that they were calling from 'Coventry City Limited'....
Interestingly the guy who called said that they were calling from 'Coventry City Limited'....
A lot of businesses call from behind blocked numbers. I know my company does when we call out to customers.
If it's the office / shop staff that are making the calls then I'd guess that they're based out at Ryton as it either there or working off of the barrow in Tescos for those staff at the moment.
In other words you were called by a non trading property subsidiary that has no assets, isn't a football club and is in administration and they asked you for money to watch a football club playing 35 miles away?
Talking of wind-ups, my dad said the priest at St John Fisher (who is a massive City fan) started receiving phone calls asking if it was true that he would be moving to a parish in Northampton. Apparently another priest spread the rumour that there was a parish in Northampton that needed a priest and his name had been put forward.
all very interesting im sure, but are we going to have a thread about every individual supporter
I remember seeing him and 3 other priests travelling to Sheffield for the Leeds semi-final with their little car draped in scarves. I think his name is Father Tarbuck, not sure on that though.
I repeat anyone that buys a ticket at the moment must be insane or rich. There is no guarantee of any games and certainly no guarantee of a competitive squad
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I was in Tesco this morning, 3 women working on the stand, sitting down having a chat, I did not see any customers.
Yep, we have a family friend who works in the "shop". They hire a van every morning and evening to ferry the stock between Ryton and Tescos... absolute dire set up.
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No way they cover their costs then, 3 staff x 8 hours and van and stand hire. You'd have to sell a lot of shirts to cover that & I think they only had last years stock, I saw Citylink logo & they no longer sponsor the club.
I'd guess they turnover less than £1000/week & pay something like £300-400 per day for the set up.
If the club was staying in Coventry I'm sure they'd make a decent profit as the goodwill would be there.
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I have to say, I feel sorry for the person asked to make these calls. It's obviously some poor soul trying to do their job, and they'll have - doubtless - have been subject to all sorts of abuse. OP, notwithstanding, naturally!
They're in the front-line of a battle not of their making
Yes we were told that City had signed a deal for a new shop in Coventry and it would open within weeks? that was at one of the forums but as usual they probably have to pick from 3 with 2 being the preferred ones but with 5 back ups just in case, and maybe they have signed a 5 year deal at Tesco, and there is a heavy penalty if they break the contract :thinking about:
I was speaking to one of the women on the stall and she said the new shop would be in the Gallagher Retail Park.
Isn't the new unit going to be at Gallagher Park?
Edit: just seen post above.
Google 'Gallagher Retail Park' - go to page 4 - pdf available of three new 'kiosks' planned - should be ready in 3-5 years.
Wasn't the plan to take over an existing unit that is vacant? Wasn't it the old Comet store? Just repeating what I've heard though.
Surely it'll be in Northampton?! No-one's going to buy diddly squat if it's over here!!
Wouldn't be surprised if they've signed a stupid deal to shop share..pull out the merchandise from Timmy's boot before matchdays (Sundays!)
Wouldn't be surprised if they've signed a stupid deal to shop share..pull out the merchandise from Timmy's boot before matchdays (Sundays!)
