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I was unable to attend the shirt auction after the game yesterday...can anyone who was there please inform us how much was raised? Thanks

The average price was 100 for the shirts that were available. I heard the remaining online shirts were going for far more.

Quote from: The Thriving Jezza on February 16, 2019, 06:24:53 PM

The defence played well richman was completely bypassed in midfield max was innefective....

anyone who said clee would be a backward step and doesn't think he would have improved our side is just being stubborn.

Agreed. Clee was brilliant all game. Such an intelligent and strong player.

I would defo look into it.

Havern is still quality aswell.

He was a passenger in the previous 3 games

It's a horrible kit and no amount of coverage is going to win me and others over to it, unfortunately. I still firmly believe the same reach could have been achieved with a more considered design and a thought out launch. Got to mention this quote from Bill in today's Telegraph:

"It’s not the most aesthetically pleasing of kits but that’s not the point - We’re not making a fashion statement, we’re making a statement of belief.” A subtle acceptance spun into a really positive statement about what we're doing. Good work indeed.

Full article: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/02/15/altrincham-prepare-make-history-wearing-lgbt-rainbow-kit-would/

I echo Andrew's sentiments here. The launch has been haphazard.

However, really good quote in Sky Sports - "My feeling is, if there are people who like what we're doing and want to be a part of this, then we would welcome additional investment - of manpower, brainpower, and of funds, and we have shares for sale. People coming and investing in the club off the back of this, and contributing, would be a great thing for us." - Bill Waterson.

I would have hoped for mor,e but atleast a mention of investment is a nice change.

Nepotism? If you're referring to AJ, that's an unfair and completely wrong accusation, Cult. I liaised with Chris Hall over coverage, and he said he would like to film the kit being laid out in the home changing room and also interview the chairman. After doing all that, Chris said 'I don't suppose there'd be a player available, would there?' AJ happened to be on hand because of the community work he does, and he was good enough to step before the camera. There were no other players around. In much the same way, the subsequent interview with John Skelhorn was an afterthought by Chris. Nepotism never came into it.

I do think if there was a plan of ITV coming to film - however short notice - ot of a squad of 20 a players likely to wear the kit on the day may have been better to invite down.

How bad was Ben's injury. I hope we don't regret letting Liam go

Best wishes for a quick recovery Ben

Quite bad

Ring club during office hours, staff taking orders

Cheers Ian

I've been knocking this idea round since 2016 with Andrew and I'm greatful for Jordans work with the club finally allowing us a justification to do it other than a PR Angle of good shirt. Without his and Jacquis work alongside the ladies team and other volunteers we wouldn't be making the relevant inroads to even contemplate this kit.

I mention the date because this idea I've wanted to see make the light of day for so long. As someone whose friends have experienced huge homophobia growing up I wanted the club I support to lead the engagement on this topic. It's just fell short of the vision in my head, that's all.

In PR being first matters but only when the execution is right. The shirt design and the images taken could have been stronger. The distribution of the media could have been stronger. Unlike the past this isn't a hindsight thing as I made the point via Andrew (due to no longer being involved with the club) on the best route to market.

Ian I'm sorry to say the shirt falls short of our original design idea which was a more simplified kit however I'm. Not sure if you were ever sent them. If not you've probably just been asked to provide a rainbow shirt.

Photography wise Journalists are far too lazy to source their own content so any content sent in should be provided including content from Jordans work with FvH in the past and general club photography. This would have been converted into video content by major social and media websites.

It's the equiviliant of a third round tie again Charlton. I'm not knocking it but I'd rather be going to Annfield.

Finally I take offence at Jordans comment of this being the most publicity we've got through a campaign. This is simply not true.