oldtimer 340 Posted March 28, 2013 According to The Star, Edinburgh have a new meet and greet policy and Director Brian Gray will welcome supporters as they arrive. He will be mingling with the crowd to see what comments fans have. They have also formed an "Ideas Group," group members will help Mr Gray in trying to pick up the public mood and feedback suggestions. I thought, what a refreshing attitude this is, unlike the BSPA, here is someone who is actually taking the trouble to find out what his customers want. "More power to your elbow Mr Gray." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted March 28, 2013 According to The Star, Edinburgh have a new meet and greet policy and Director Brian Gray will welcome supporters as they arrive. He will be mingling with the crowd to see what comments fans have. They have also formed an "Ideas Group," group members will help Mr Gray in trying to pick up the public mood and feedback suggestions. I thought, what a refreshing attitude this is, unlike the BSPA, here is someone who is actually taking the trouble to find out what his customers want. "More power to your elbow Mr Gray." This sounds like an EXCELLENT idea. :approve: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted March 28, 2013 This sounds like an EXCELLENT idea. :approve: On the opening of Newcastle in 1997, in that year and 1998, I stood at the kiosk gates as a greeter before every meeting so that all fans had a chance of a chat or a discussion. Unfortunately it was time taken out at a very busy period trying to get things right on the night before the meeting started. After 1998, just made sure that during and after the meeting we were always available to fans wanted to chat about things. And it still continues today, as well you know. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catalan 717 Posted March 28, 2013 Mike Golding used to do this at Poole and Somerset during his tenure. Super idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,985 Posted March 28, 2013 Steve Purchase was always mingling witb the spectators and available for a chat at any time, though i have found most of the Oxford promoters over tbe years, who didnt mix with the crowd during a meeting very approachable before and after. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,053 Posted March 28, 2013 If it brings any promotion closer to its fans then it has to be a good thing,at Berwick,the promotion encourage interactment with their fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulco 7,075 Posted March 28, 2013 According to The Star, Edinburgh have a new meet and greet policy and Director Brian Gray will welcome supporters as they arrive. He will be mingling with the crowd to see what comments fans have. They have also formed an "Ideas Group," group members will help Mr Gray in trying to pick up the public mood and feedback suggestions. I thought, what a refreshing attitude this is, unlike the BSPA, here is someone who is actually taking the trouble to find out what his customers want. "More power to your elbow Mr Gray." Hahaha . It says he's going to mingle with the fans and listen to the comments . Wonder if he'll venture up to the first bend on the 5th of April ? He'll hear some interesting comments there 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
george.m 3,063 Posted March 28, 2013 John Campbell always mingled around the turnstiles. It's called keeping an eye on the takings! Cue hate mail! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted March 28, 2013 i always remember Pete Toogood always mingled with the fans, especially at away meeting. Would always have a chat with him about recent goings on and the meeting taking place. Made him more of a person than a guy in a jacket on the centre green like some promoters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted March 28, 2013 On the opening of Newcastle in 1997, in that year and 1998, I stood at the kiosk gates as a greeter before every meeting so that all fans had a chance of a chat or a discussion. Unfortunately it was time taken out at a very busy period trying to get things right on the night before the meeting started. After 1998, just made sure that during and after the meeting we were always available to fans wanted to chat about things. And it still continues today, as well you know. Yes - I know. I always see and get spoken to by Joan English at the Track - I just think it is GREAT that this happens. Certainly at Newcastle - it makes you feel wanted and very much part of things. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckTaylor64 34 Posted March 28, 2013 Cyril Crane used to personally welcome fans at Boston. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jive 47 Posted March 29, 2013 Bill Barker used to walk around the terraces at Lynn selling the raffle tickets during a meeting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted March 29, 2013 Colin Pratt used to often be at the gate at Coventry but I don't think it really worked very well as a welcoming gesture because he always looked so scary. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldtimer 340 Posted March 29, 2013 According to The Star, Edinburgh have a new meet and greet policy and Director Brian Gray will welcome supporters as they arrive. He will be mingling with the crowd to see what comments fans have. They have also formed an "Ideas Group," group members will help Mr Gray in trying to pick up the public mood and feedback suggestions. I thought, what a refreshing attitude this is, unlike the BSPA, here is someone who is actually taking the trouble to find out what his customers want. "More power to your elbow Mr Gray." That's strange, I started this topic with the heading "Well Done Brian Gray", it's now changed to "Meet And Greet". As already mentioned Pete Toogood did this to a certain extent but Mike golding even more so. I suppose it depends if they have the time with other race night commitments. However a suggestions box is easy enough to set up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted March 30, 2013 According to The Star, Edinburgh have a new meet and greet policy and Director Brian Gray will welcome supporters as they arrive. He will be mingling with the crowd to see what comments fans have. They have also formed an "Ideas Group," group members will help Mr Gray in trying to pick up the public mood and feedback suggestions. I thought, what a refreshing attitude this is, unlike the BSPA, here is someone who is actually taking the trouble to find out what his customers want. "More power to your elbow Mr Gray." fantastic Mr Gray! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites