West Bank bar losing Blues money!!

[dusterman]

Blimey, if you passed on a half time beer, it must have been bad.

It does make you reconsider your alcoholism. Which is a poor show.

 

[overseas shrimper]

It does make you reconsider your alcoholism. Which is a poor show.

This is a great marketing opportunity to NGOs like AA.

'Want to cut out alcohol? Come watch Southend United at Roots Hall.'

 

[Liam AAS]

3rd Home game running we were unable to buy Beers as too busy, we have never had this problem. Dorking had mobile keg bars outside, come on guys we need all the money we can get!

Losing money because it's too busy?

 

[BigCol]

Losing money because it's too busy?

???? What’s this? It’s too busy so can’t get in to the bar. Do you really need that explaining?

 

[overseas shrimper]

Losing money because it's too busy?

Does it help you grasp the concept if it were to be changed to 'losing potential income'?

 

[Southend Elvis]

Same difference however you look at it, the bar is there to make money by selling as many beers as possible. Slow service, long Qs mean less pints sold. Even the burgers can be sold on mobile carts, the customers are there why not keep them happy and improve the bank balance!

 

[Holy Joe]

I wonder how difficult it is to recruit the casual staff to man these mobile carts etc. is?

 

[mark387]

I wonder how difficult it is to recruit the casual staff to man these mobile carts etc. is?

And pay them at least 19p a minute minimum wage each to do so ...

 

[Southend Elvis]

Easier now the Rat has gone

 

[Southend Elvis]

In fact pay me in beer, I'll do it. One for me one for you

 

[OldBlueLady]

They did have these for a few games in the West many, many years ago, although they may have been selling Coke/Pepsi or such like, I can't remember now. They were traversing the aisles during the game so it was probably only soft drinks on sale, such are the somewhat ridiculous rules governing the consumption of alcohol whilst able to see the pitch.

This was in the days of very low attendance, though, so many may not remember.

I do remember. A friend of mine's sons used to do this. Going back further of course, I used to walk around the pitch selling sweets from a tray back in the 70s!

 

[Cricko]

I do remember. A friend of mine's sons used to do this. Going back further of course, I used to walk around the pitch selling sweets from a tray back in the 50s!

Wow that long ago.

 

[OldBlueLady]

Wow that long ago.

Blimey, I actually typed that too!

 

[billy best was god]

Good to see programs now being sold round the pitch, in the 60s and 70s used to have seller with a red tray selling snacks round the pitch

 

[Bearded Shrimper]

few tables with a bucket/bin with ice, cans and bottles, card machine, everything £5. job done (subject to licencing, employment etc. and so on)

Justin was in the West bar on Monday so he'll know

 

[TJC]

such are the somewhat ridiculous rules governing the consumption of alcohol whilst able to see the pitch.

I'm sure there used to be a window from west stand bar and it was blocked off. Is that the reason? Was in D2 lounge on Monday which has a bar and serves throughout the match. How does that work?

 

[Mr Plow]

I'm sure there used to be a window from west stand bar and it was blocked off. Is that the reason? Was in D2 lounge on Monday which has a bar and serves throughout the match. How does that work?

Yep there definitely was years ago.

 

[Shrimpergonzo]

Good to see programs now being sold round the pitch, in the 60s and 70s used to have seller with a red tray selling snacks round the pitch

And in the 80s a skinhead selling raffle tickets!

 

[Richard Hearn]

I'm sure there used to be a window from west stand bar and it was blocked off. Is that the reason? Was in D2 lounge on Monday which has a bar and serves throughout the match. How does that work?

To your first question, "Yes, I believe so", to your second, "I'm buggered if I know!"

 

[Tommy2holes]

There are two pumps in the west stand bar.

Surely they can whack another couple in there, more so if they arent doing half time orders any more.

I still think an online system to pay for beer and leave your name or get a bar code for pre match and half times is the way forward.

I'd definitely order a pre match and a half time. As it is, I regularly just give up when I see the massive queue.

Or do some kind of pre 2.15pm price. Captive customers spend more money.