Lancs League 2/6

[theduke]

Do Nelson charge to go on I heard it was free. Burnley could try free admittance it would make next to no difference on gate money

UTH

Free in. Lots of san Miguel was swigged though. Last time I went I had to pay.

Nelson were poor though. Scuderi was stood at the bar, a far cry from when I used to follow them with him, kegg, phelan etc dominating

[Dark Cloud]

Not true. It is a league rule to charge for First Eleven games.. (see page 32 and 34 here)

Well tbf Hopey, it would seem a good number of clubs are not following that ruling in my (pretty extensive) experience.

[Quickenthetempo]

Well tbf Hopey, it would seem a good number of clubs are not following that ruling in my (pretty extensive) experience.

At Padiham we don't charge entrance fee, as most are members or spending in the bar.
Nobody brings their own cans on the ground so it works out really well.

Lowerhouse are in a very fortunate position to be able to charge and still attract large numbers.

[sjb]

Accrington don't charge and Enfield didn't last year though I haven't been this season.

[Hopey]

At Padiham we don't charge entrance fee, as most are members or spending in the bar.
Nobody brings their own cans on the ground so it works out really well.

Lowerhouse are in a very fortunate position to be able to charge and still attract large numbers.

It’s free for members, obviously.

[Quickenthetempo]

It’s free for members, obviously.

Yeah I knew that.

[Bigbopper]

At Padiham we don't charge entrance fee, as most are members or spending in the bar.
Nobody brings their own cans on the ground so it works out really well.

Lowerhouse are in a very fortunate position to be able to charge and still attract large numbers.

It's not good fortune. The people who work behind the scenes create a product people are willing to pay for.

For a good few years the 20/20 has been pulling in good crowds on a Friday evening (weather permitting). Some of these people have been new to cricket and Lowerhouse are seeing a number of them attending at league games.

There are a large number of youngsters attending coaching and matches midweek.It is not unusual to see 60/70 adults there on these evenings using the bar and food facilities.

The clubhouse and general facilities have been improved over the last few years although there is still room for improvement.

The club is becoming very much a community asset for Lowerhouse and Rosegrove.

Fortunate no, just hard work and good management.

UTH

[Dark Cloud]

Accrington don't charge and Enfield didn't last year though I haven't been this season.

No charge (for league games at least) at Rawtenstall, Bacup, Great Harwood, Accrington or Church in my recent experience.

[Dark Cloud]

Tbh, I'm now sure I had a conversation with a committee guy from one of the clubs immediately post covid and he said that the league had relaxed the rules on charging at the gate and were leaving it up to clubs, but it's possible I've got that wrong.

[Hopey]

No charge (for league games at least) at Rawtenstall, Bacup, Great Harwood, Accrington or Church in my recent experience.

Mostly division two. Sorry, hadn’t been to those grounds in a while.

[Mondsley]

No entry charge at Littleborough either. But, like Lowerhouse, we have a thriving membership and junior section which means plenty of income from bar sales and catering. Mind you, the way we've performed this season so far they should be paying me to watch!

[Quickenthetempo]

It's not good fortune. The people who work behind the scenes create a product people are willing to pay for.

For a good few years the 20/20 has been pulling in good crowds on a Friday evening (weather permitting). Some of these people have been new to cricket and Lowerhouse are seeing a number of them attending at league games.

There are a large number of youngsters attending coaching and matches midweek.It is not unusual to see 60/70 adults there on these evenings using the bar and food facilities.

The clubhouse and general facilities have been improved over the last few years although there is still room for improvement.

The club is becoming very much a community asset for Lowerhouse and Rosegrove.

Fortunate no, just hard work and good management.

UTH

I think you took the word fortune too literally.
Of course the Lowerhouse staff and volunteers work very hard like every cricket club do.

Some clubs put out excellent sides with excellent facilities but can't attract crowds no matter what.

Some clubs pay out over 30k for a pro and nobody watches, but they have thriving club houses 7 nights a week.

The 20/20 crowd Lowerhouse attracted to the Padiham fixture was great for club funds, but there wasn't many watching the actual game. No 6s or 4s were clapped or wickets.
Two people got hit with the ball as they had no interest in watching.
I hope your Sunday crowds are a bit more cricket focused to keep the balance right.

[Dark Cloud]

No entry charge at Littleborough either. But, like Lowerhouse, we have a thriving membership and junior section which means plenty of income from bar sales and catering. Mind you, the way we've performed this season so far they should be paying me to watch!

Bit of a strange one Littleborough this season. I thought they looked a really good side last season and deservedly won the Worsley Cup. I tipped them to be challenging the established title chasers this season, but it's just not firing somehow.

[Mondsley]

Bit of a strange one Littleborough this season. I thought they looked a really good side last season and deservedly won the Worsley Cup. I tipped them to be challenging the established title chasers this season, but it's just not firing somehow.

We have been badly let down by last years pro who gave backword at a very late stage and then his replacement did similar. Having deputy pros and Clinton Perren's retirement have impacted hugely on performances. Plus we have a very young side, who will come good, but in transition at the moment.

[FCBurnley]

Leeds rd is a pub with a cricket field. The cricket is incidental and of a poor standard

[Burnley1989]

Leeds rd is a pub with a cricket field. The cricket is incidental and of a poor standard

Who play at Leeds Rd?

[Quickenthetempo]

Who play at Leeds Rd?

I would presume Nelson?

[ClaretTony]

At Padiham we don't charge entrance fee, as most are members or spending in the bar.
Nobody brings their own cans on the ground so it works out really well.

Lowerhouse are in a very fortunate position to be able to charge and still attract large numbers.

I went to a couple of games at Padiham as far back as 2018 and was amazed they didn’t charge admission. It prompted us to get some food and drink while there which we might not otherwise have done.

[Quickenthetempo]

I went to a couple of games at Padiham as far back as 2018 and was amazed they didn’t charge admission. It prompted us to get some food and drink while there which we might not otherwise have done.

Yeah, it works really well for the club.

I don't think the football club like charging the 6 quid they have to for league rules. They get a lot more on when they offer 3 quid entry for anyone with a ST elsewhere.

[theduke]

I would presume Nelson?

Nelson play at Seedhill. Not even close to Leeds road

[dsr]

Who play at Leeds Rd?

Huddersfield Town. But they've moved.

[ClaretTony]

Huddersfield Town. But they've moved.

Not so far though

[Quickenthetempo]

Nelson play at Seedhill. Not even close to Leeds road

It was just a guess as Nelson is the only place around here where I have heard of a Leeds Rd.

[Burnley1989]

I would presume Nelson?

I think I know what he meant, he just got the wrong city name so the joke backfired

[FCBurnley]

Wrong end of the canal !
Oops

[Somethingfishy]

What i find genuinely bizarre about CPCC is how they always seem to have more supporters at the game at Lowerhouse than turn up at the car park for the reverse game...and it's been like that for quite a few years. It's almost like they prefer watching down at the House than the car park
If all the posters that professed their love for CPCC on here turned up then we really would be able to afford yet another pro

[GetIntoEm]

Theres more Burnley CC proclaimed fans on here, than attend home fixtures. tells you something