Popular Post McDicken'sLeftPeg Posted June 13, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 (edited) Okay, we all know that Scottish football - including our club - face an enormous threat due to the Covid-19 crisis. And, without getting too philosophical, it also creates opportunities. Indeed, the two characters used in both Chinese and Japanese for the term 'crisis' contain the terms 'danger' and 'opportunity'. So, first the dangers. Scottish football is more reliant on paying customers than any other league in Europe. If, as seems almost certain, we have to endure a major part of the coming season without paying fans in stadia some clubs are going to suffer enormously. It's also possible some will go to the wall. Those that don't will suffer substantial financial damage. This will not only affect playing budgets, but youth acadamies and all other back office functions that allow a club to prosper. This damage will not be restricted to the coming season. It will have an effect for some seasons to come and may even lead to a sustained downward spiral for some clubs. We have to accept that Killie are one of the clubs who could be badly affected and go into a serious slide. The opportunity exists, however, to get a jump on the other clubs in similar situations - Motherwell, St. Mirren, St. Johnstone, Hamilton, Livingston, Ross Co (who might be okay because of Uncle Roy). The only way we can get that 'jump' is to pump money into our club. Obviously, the virus has affected many people's jobs and incomes and many might not be able to commit to a season ticket this year. Which means the rest of us have to step up. If you possibly can, ladies and gents, buy a season ticket. If you can afford to do so - f*** it, buy two, or three. The teams that come through this season in the best financial shape should create a competitive advantage that might last for the next 5-10 years. Do your utmost to ensure that Killie are one of those clubs. Never before - not even in the dark days pre-TB - have your club needed you more. Edited June 13, 2020 by McDicken'sLeftPeg 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdaw Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 The Club were in a good finiancial position a year ago. But from what i read today we have wasted to much on loan signings and paying off the previous manager. The Squad is depleated and aging and this was known by the fans a year ago. We aloud valuable players to leave on free transfers. We missed out on making money from the 150 year anniversary with a lack of imagination. We missed out on making money from a European run due to lack of player investment. Move on 12 months later and the World is a different place. I have not worked for 3 months and looks like another month for me before works gets back. I am earning 80% of my previous pay. Food banks usage in Soctland are at record highs. Unemployment is up. Low paid jobs IE-living wage is now a very high percentage of workers. Full time work is hard to find. The Covid-19 pandemic could cause the UK economy to plunge into its deepest depression in more than 300 years, the Bank of England has warned. I can afford a season ticket with my savings , But to suggest buying two or three and grasping the opporutunity to get a jump on other Clubs is laughable. I have seen the club in a lot poorer situation. I followed them when we had part time players and dreamed of being in the top League. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDicken'sLeftPeg Posted June 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 You're spot on BigDaw. And I'm not suggesting it as an option for everyone. I wrote "if you possibly can" then "if you can afford to do so". I might be able to stretch to two tcikets but it's gonna cause an almighty row in my house but I'll do what I can to stop Killie slipping into the Championship. If you manage to buy a season ticket in the present circumstances, nobody could ask any more of you. You'll have done your bit. I agree we have been in much worse league positions but the current situation is possibly club-threatening. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skygod Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, McDicken'sLeftPeg said: This damage will not be restricted to the coming season. It will have an effect for some seasons to come and may even lead to a sustained downward spiral for some clubs. It would suit the OF's designs to flit out of Scottish football for all the other clubs to suffer financially. Edited June 13, 2020 by skygod -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDicken'sLeftPeg Posted June 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 1 minute ago, skygod said: It would suit the OF's designs to flit out of Scottish football for all the other clubs and other to suffer financially. Absolutely no doubt. "Aw look, these damaged clubs are offering us even less of a challenge. In the interests of sporting integrity, it's time for us to sneak off to England. Just like we've dreamed of doing for 30 years." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garvis Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 Just now, McDicken'sLeftPeg said: Absolutely no doubt. "Aw look, these damaged clubs are offering us even less of a challenge. In the interests of sporting integrity, it's time for us to sneak off to England. Just like we've dreamed of doing for 30 years." The FA want nothing to do with them so it really doesn't matter what they want. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skygod Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 11 minutes ago, Garvis said: The FA want nothing to do with them so it really doesn't matter what they want. One thing I've learned in life is that nothing is set in stone. Some will see this situation as an opportunity to change the set-up for their own gain. There is talk of a league of ten Dutch and eight Belgian clubs. UEFA might be persuaded to relax the rules on cross-border leagues. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangodog Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 I don't know if I would buy another season but I would contribute to the scheme that Hippo ran last year, offering fans a season that couldn't afford it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdevoy Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, skygod said: One thing I've learned in life is that nothing is set in stone. Some will see this situation as an opportunity to change the set-up for their own gain. There is talk of a league of ten Dutch and eight Belgian clubs. UEFA might be persuaded to relax the rules on cross-border leagues. As you say nothing is set in stone in this life and the rules could change. The thing that is less likely to change is that the FA don't see what adding the Twisted Two to their ranks does for them. They already have a huge Sky Sports audience so what works for the SFA carries no weight with the FA. Also the FA would not admit them at the level they want in. Probably the FA would insist the qualify for League 2 and work up through the leagues like the rest. After the 2012 bankruptcy incident Iook how long it has taken to Sevco to get back to the competitive position they lost. I'm not sure that experience in Engerland would appeal. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonbon19 Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, gdevoy said: As you say nothing is set in stone in this life and the rules could change. The thing that is less likely to change is that the FA don't see what adding the Twisted Two to their ranks does for them. They already have a huge Sky Sports audience so what works for the SFA carries no weight with the FA. Also the FA would not admit them at the level they want in. Probably the FA would insist the qualify for League 2 and work up through the leagues like the rest. After the 2012 bankruptcy incident Iook how long it has taken to Sevco to get back to the competitive position they lost. I'm not sure that experience in Engerland would appeal. If as is predicted a fair few English teams go to the wall , and the teams from outside the top 4 divisions are struggling to step up , I can foresee the Old Firm being invited or asking to fill the void . The chairpeople of divisions 1 and 2 might welcome 10-15K mouth breathers polluting there towns and cities Edited June 13, 2020 by Bonbon19 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompey Repatriated Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 27 minutes ago, Wrangodog said: I don't know if I would buy another season but I would contribute to the scheme that Hippo ran last year, offering fans a season that couldn't afford it. Excellent idea 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDicken'sLeftPeg Posted June 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 29 minutes ago, Wrangodog said: I don't know if I would buy another season but I would contribute to the scheme that Hippo ran last year, offering fans a season that couldn't afford it. Good shout. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loudoun Killie Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 4 hours ago, McDicken'sLeftPeg said: Absolutely no doubt. "Aw look, these damaged clubs are offering us even less of a challenge. In the interests of sporting integrity, it's time for us to sneak off to England. Just like we've dreamed of doing for 30 years." Don’t let the door hit yer erse on the way oot!! Guid riddance if that happened...... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN-MCNASTY Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 I would love it if Celtic and ranger's left the Scottish League for England 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pride_of_ayrshire Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 8 minutes ago, DAN-MCNASTY said: I would love it if Celtic and ranger's left the Scottish League for England We would all love that to happen but unfortunately it then takes the popularity out the league and we'll turn into the malta league with little recognition. Plus the old firm benefit many clubs with ticket income and benefit the league board. Its an understandable issue you've got with it. But it will completely ruin the scottish game. -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiehippo Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 I'll be doing another free online fanzine that should be out in about three weeks and will do an article on this issue. We'll simply ask fans who can afford it to buy a second ticket, we aren't making judgements as I know all too well that many families have been financially hammered by Covid. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDicken'sLeftPeg Posted June 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 11 hours ago, killiehippo said: I'll be doing another free online fanzine that should be out in about three weeks and will do an article on this issue. We'll simply ask fans who can afford it to buy a second ticket, we aren't making judgements as I know all too well that many families have been financially hammered by Covid. Brilliant, mate. Good luck. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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