I will take a wild uninformed guess couldn't food and drink income increase by 20% ?
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No, I think it is good step forward for revenue and being able to manage/improve the experience.
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Essexyellows
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Good news that we make some income and get to call the shots on the concourses before we buy the whole thing. 
I`m more concerned that Niall genuinely thinks we wish to "eat & drink with friends" at the stadium as "part of the matchday experience" rather than rolling out of the Bird/Catherine Wheel etc as late as possible into the ground, into the seat, watch the game and go home/back to pub of choice.
There is only so much that can be served from a kiosk or a van and it`s primarily a space filler.
I`m more concerned that Niall genuinely thinks we wish to "eat & drink with friends" at the stadium as "part of the matchday experience" rather than rolling out of the Bird/Catherine Wheel etc as late as possible into the ground, into the seat, watch the game and go home/back to pub of choice.
There is only so much that can be served from a kiosk or a van and it`s primarily a space filler.
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Good news this! I was really pleased when I saw the email and article earlier. Something OxVox under Mark and I’m sure other people have tried to sort out for a long time.
Anything that diverts coffers from Ka&&am back to OUFC, increases the range and quality of the product is only a positive step as far as I can see. I assume it’s the whole shooting match and whatever percentage was being argued about on here a long time ago? (20% I think).
Anything that diverts coffers from Ka&&am back to OUFC, increases the range and quality of the product is only a positive step as far as I can see. I assume it’s the whole shooting match and whatever percentage was being argued about on here a long time ago? (20% I think).
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I'm sorry, I must be missing something. Where does it state that OUFC are now responsible for the upkeep of the toilets? I can see nothing but an agreement to run the concessions on the concourse' not the urinals.
Not sure what it means? would it be preferable to be responsible for toilets?
Could the club increase revenue from adverts on any new screens?
Probably not great given they have decades of wear and tear with minimal investment is the concern.
Yes I'm sure they could for businesses that want to advertise to a couple of hundred fans once a fortnight.
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I'm not highlighting a negative at all. And I said it makes good business sense even if there is cost behind taking more responsibility for the concourses.
Only trying to look for potentials, i don't think ive ever seen any screens in the north stand anyway! Birthday messages then, xmas messages then!
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I’m sure the fans council will be asking these very questions on our behalf
Manorlounger
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Only the loosest interpretation would have that including the toilets. Think again.
I disagree it seems very specific wording (Responsible for the concourses AND therefore...) to me but look forward to being proven wrong.
Furthermore it has already been reported that Fars are responsible for the cleaning of the concourses so it would also fit this move.
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Though a Kassam legal eagle might interpret that it does. Obviously depends on the actual contract and what words are in there. I’d imagine Kassam has no interest In maintaining the concourses as the conference facilities don’t generally use them ? Do the exec boxes have separate facilities ?
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I reported that Farr's were responsible for the cleaning contract so I believe I am aware of what that entails.
It follows a historic new agreement between the club and Firoka, which gives the club the rights for the catering and concessions within the stadium concourses, the first time that has happened for many years.
“We want to thank Firoz Kassam and Firoka. We talked it through, were very open and we have come to an agreement so that club is responsible for the concourses and therefore receives a healthy share of the money spent."
"Money spent" being the operative phrase here, as in, buying something.
Isn't it wonderful what giving the fuller quote does for the interpretation?
