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  • Start date Sep 10, 2021
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Greggs

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  • Sep 29, 2021
  • #106
Is the game on in there tonight?
 

JAM See

Well-Known Member
  • Sep 29, 2021
  • #107
Greggs said:
Is the game on in there tonight?
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What an excellent question. Never thought of that.

I've got my iFollow pass for the game tonight, but watching it in a pub with like-minded fans certainly appeals.
 

shmmeee

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  • Sep 29, 2021
  • #108
Greggs said:
Is the game on in there tonight?
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Neither iFollow nor red button games are approved for commercial screening AFAIK.
 
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Marty

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  • Sep 29, 2021
  • #109
shmmeee said:
Neither iFollow nor red button games are approved for commercial screening AFAIK.
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They have had previous games on, but haven't advertised this one at all.
 

Brylowes

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  • Sep 29, 2021
  • #110
shmmeee said:
Neither iFollow nor red button games are approved for commercial screening AFAIK.
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That’s a definite, any pubs, clubs etc taking the risk to screen such games would be extremely foolish to advertise/ publicise it on social media.
 

shmmeee

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  • Sep 29, 2021
  • #111
Brylowes said:
That’s a definite, any pubs, clubs etc taking the risk to screen such games would be extremely foolish to advertise/ publicise it on social media.
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I’d be very surprised if the clubs official pub is illegally showing games.
 
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Earlsdon-Loyal-Blue

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  • Sep 29, 2021
  • #112
shmmeee said:
Neither iFollow nor red button games are approved for commercial screening AFAIK.
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I know ifollow is a no, no but I thought Sky Red Button games were fine for pubs to show providing they have legitimate commercial SkySports?
 

Brylowes

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  • Sep 29, 2021
  • #113
shmmeee said:
I’d be very surprised if the clubs official pub is illegally showing games.
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So would I,
 
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Earlsdon-Loyal-Blue

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  • Sep 29, 2021
  • #114
shmmeee said:
I’d be very surprised if the clubs official pub is illegally showing games.
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It would be quite funny, like a Phoenix Nights scenario.
 
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shmmeee

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  • Sep 29, 2021
  • #115
Earlsdon-Loyal-Blue said:
I know ifollow is a no, no but I thought Sky Red Button games were fine for pubs to show providing they have legitimate commercial SkySports?
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Red button was removed in the last deal with the EFL for commercial properties I believe. Clubs didn’t want it as they thought it would harm attendances.

I think @Brylowes is a landlord isn’t he so he’d know for sure.
 
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Brylowes

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  • Sep 29, 2021
  • #116
shmmeee said:
Red button was removed in the last deal with the EFL for commercial properties I believe. Clubs didn’t want it as they thought it would harm attendances.

I think @Brylowes is a landlord isn’t he so he’d know for sure.
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Yeah red button is definitely a no.
 
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WestEndAgro

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  • Sep 29, 2021
  • #117
Tavern is now doing return travel from CBS
 
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vow

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  • Sep 29, 2021
  • #118
WestEndAgro said:
Tavern is now doing return travel from CBS
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Makes sense.
 
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pusbccfc

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  • Sep 29, 2021
  • #119
£15 is awful. Two pints and a return isn't worth that.

Other pubs do cheaper deals. Sky Blue Express for example in Coundon does it for about £4.
 
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ccfctommy

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  • Sep 29, 2021
  • #120
pusbccfc said:
£15 is awful. Two pints and a return isn't worth that.

Other pubs do cheaper deals. Sky Blue Express for example in Coundon does it for about £4.
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Two pints is about eight quid. It's not that bad
 

lord_garrincha

Well-Known Member
  • Sep 29, 2021
  • #121
I noticed on their twitter account they've been dropping stuff like.

Man U v Someone 12.30
Millwall v Coventry 3.00
Burnley v Who Cares 5.30

Then the tweet gets deleted.

Looks like they are doing a bit of 'idiot fishing' there... Most people know what pubs show the games on a need to know basis, and it certainly won't be them.
 

pusbccfc

Well-Known Member
  • Sep 29, 2021
  • #122
ccfctommy said:
Two pints is about eight quid. It's not that bad
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Even then though, it's still £7 return. If there were a few of you, which I'd imagine there would be if you're going to the pub before the game, it adds up to stupid money.
 

vow

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  • Sep 30, 2021
  • #123
pusbccfc said:
£15 is awful. Two pints and a return isn't worth that.

Other pubs do cheaper deals. Sky Blue Express for example in Coundon does it for about £4.
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£3.50 adults
£2.50 concessions
Return tickets
 

pusbccfc

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  • Sep 30, 2021
  • #124
vow said:
£3.50 adults
£2.50 concessions
Return tickets
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Perfect value
 
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hill83

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  • Sep 30, 2021
  • #125
vow said:
£3.50 adults
£2.50 concessions
Return tickets
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I’ll be on the concession pints next time I’m out and about then. Bargain.
 
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gary_ccfcforever

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  • Sep 30, 2021
  • #126
SkyBlueSoul said:
Just looking at options for Saturday and noticed the shuttle bus from the Tavern has gone up to £15, anyone got any idea why? Doesn't look like it's suddenly become a return shuttle
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Guys it is now a return with a beer at the brewery on arrival and also a beer back at the tavern upon your return.

Sorry it wasnt clear at the time but the description has now been updated.

To confirm for the £15 it is now a return and includes 2 pints
 
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ccfctommy

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  • Sep 30, 2021
  • #127
That's alright tbf
 

robbiekeane

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  • Sep 30, 2021
  • #128
pusbccfc said:
Even then though, it's still £7 return. If there were a few of you, which I'd imagine there would be if you're going to the pub before the game, it adds up to stupid money.
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I mean surely you can make that argument about any bus or coach or even train journey. "Yeh if there were a few of you though it'd be cheaper to..."

It's the convenience, it's the fact you're at the ccfc themed pub beforehand and after etc. Don't think it's bad at all, even if there are cheaper options
 
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SkyBlueSoul

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  • Oct 1, 2021
  • #129
gary_ccfcforever said:
Guys it is now a return with a beer at the brewery on arrival and also a beer back at the tavern upon your return.

Sorry it wasnt clear at the time but the description has now been updated.

To confirm for the £15 it is now a return and includes 2 pints
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Cheers Gary, I know there was talk of it if things went well the first few games so happy with that. Decent price too
 
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tommy hutch legend

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  • Oct 1, 2021
  • #130
SkyBlueSoul said:
Cheers Gary, I know there was talk of it if things went well the first few games so happy with that. Decent price too
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probably cost you 15 pound one way in black cab havnt used one since
 

Sky Blue Pete

Well-Known Member
  • Oct 1, 2021
  • #131
pusbccfc said:
£15 is awful. Two pints and a return isn't worth that.

Other pubs do cheaper deals. Sky Blue Express for example in Coundon does it for about £4.
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Manager spoke to supporters forum saying they make no profit from the actual travel but the company may do. They obviously want to maximise the amount of fans coming to the tavern and they do make profits on drink and food
 
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Evo1883

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  • Oct 1, 2021
  • #132
Coventry fans when something is 14 pound


Coventry fans when it's 15 pound
 

Evo1883

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  • Oct 1, 2021
  • #133
I think I know why we have an unusually high amount of pound shops in our city now
 

SBAndy

Well-Known Member
  • Oct 1, 2021
  • #134
pusbccfc said:
£15 is awful. Two pints and a return isn't worth that.

Other pubs do cheaper deals. Sky Blue Express for example in Coundon does it for about £4.
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Pint = £5. So you’re slagging off a return journey for a fiver. I think that’s plenty reasonable.
 
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Earlsdon-Loyal-Blue

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  • Oct 1, 2021
  • #135
Sky Blue Pete said:
Manager spoke to supporters forum saying they make no profit from the actual travel but the company may do. They obviously want to maximise the amount of fans coming to the tavern and they do make profits on drink and food
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Maybe they could look at alternative travel or bus companies (don’t the club use one for away travel?) if a lot of people are put off by the price. The SBT are clearly trying to tweak and improve their product early doors, which I commend.

I personally think £15 return including two pints is sound value considering that it’s £15 to park in the club’s official car park and £10-12 in an Uber on a Saturday from Earlsdon to the Ricoh - one way.
 

hill83

Well-Known Member
  • Oct 1, 2021
  • #136
It’s good value if I’m going up on my own. But £45 for 3 of us or maybe £23 ish return in an Uber?

Edit: The pints make it worth it actually now I’ve worked that into the cost. If I take my son can I have his pints?
 
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hill83

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  • Oct 1, 2021
  • #137
I noticed they’ve put signs on the railings outside now advertising that they show sport etc.
 

gary_ccfcforever

Well-Known Member
  • Oct 1, 2021
  • #138
SBAndy said:
Pint = £5. So you’re slagging off a return journey for a fiver. I think that’s plenty reasonable.
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Can't win with some people can you. Each to their own I guess but it's not a rip off
 
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gary_ccfcforever

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  • Oct 1, 2021
  • #139
Earlsdon-Loyal-Blue said:
Maybe they could look at alternative travel or bus companies (don’t the club use one for away travel?) if a lot of people are put off by the price. The SBT are clearly trying to tweak and improve their product early doors, which I commend.

I personally think £15 return including two pints is sound value considering that it’s £15 to park in the club’s official car park and £10-12 in an Uber on a Saturday from Earlsdon to the Ricoh - one way.
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We have and continue to look at all options for both the home shuttle and away days

Some things have worked, others not so great, it's a new service which was always going to have some teething issues.
 
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gary_ccfcforever

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  • Oct 1, 2021
  • #140
hill83 said:
It’s good value if I’m going up on my own. But £45 for 3 of us or maybe £23 ish return in an Uber?

Edit: The pints make it worth it actually now I’ve worked that into the cost. If I take my son can I have his pints?
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If you have paid for 2 return journeys, I see no reason why you can't have the 4 pints. Just make sure you buy your son a soft drink or two
 
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