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Post by cityslacker on Mar 18, 2014 8:58:19 GMT
The next fans forum is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon. Reps from LOFT, LOSC and the fanzines have been invited to meet and discuss off-pitch issues with LOFC CEO Matt Porter. Any questions/issues to raise? Here's the last FF report FYI: www.leytonorientfanstrust.com/st ... Chosen=322 |
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Post by Ffs Ling on Mar 18, 2014 10:21:01 GMT
I have just 1 question
Over the Years on the official site they usually had a page set aside for players injuries etc how there progress was doing etc why has this been taken away this season?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2014 13:09:04 GMT
why does no-one answer emails?
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Post by Ffs Ling on Mar 18, 2014 13:22:12 GMT
why does no-one answer emails? I've always had response to any email I've sent the club |
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Post by cityslacker on Mar 18, 2014 13:50:57 GMT
re club emails. If you don't get a timely response, suggest either contacting Lindsey Martin (sec/ticket office mgr) or escalating to Matt Porter (CEO/fans liaison officer). All the email links are on the attached www.leytonorient.com/club/whoswho/ |
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Post by kbola on Mar 18, 2014 23:18:16 GMT
Just stand outside the window and shout loudly. They will answer eventually.
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Post by Ffs Ling on Mar 18, 2014 23:58:48 GMT
Just stand outside the window and shout loudly. They will answer eventually.  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2014 13:03:30 GMT
I emailed the club last Monday about the Brentford game and got no response (as per normal)
My view is always blocked when the tv cameras are there but i never get relocated
Rang Friday to confirm my view wouldn't be restricted and they said it would be fine! got there and i couldn't see the goal in front of the South Stand at all!
I have emailed Porter but don't hold much hope of getting a response re my view for the Wolves game
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2014 13:04:07 GMT
 I emailed the club last Monday about the Brentford game and got no response (as per normal) My view is always blocked when the tv cameras are there but i never get relocated Rang Friday to confirm my view wouldn't be restricted and they said it would be fine! got there and i couldn't see the goal in front of the South Stand at all! I have emailed Porter but don't hold much hope of getting a response re my view for the Wolves game |
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Post by MungO on Mar 19, 2014 14:09:13 GMT
View AttachmentI emailed the club last Monday about the Brentford game and got no response (as per normal) My view is always blocked when the tv cameras are there but i never get relocated Rang Friday to confirm my view wouldn't be restricted and they said it would be fine! got there and i couldn't see the goal in front of the South Stand at all! I have emailed Porter but don't hold much hope of getting a response re my view for the Wolves game That's a liberty. But you didn't miss much. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2014 17:09:15 GMT
just annoys me that i knew the answer to my question but they don't respond to my email and then lie to me when i called them up!
everyone else seems to have nothing but praise for them responding but i've never got a response to any of my three emails i've sent them before!
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Post by Ffs Ling on Mar 19, 2014 19:37:11 GMT
just annoys me that i knew the answer to my question but they don't respond to my email and then lie to me when i called them up! everyone else seems to have nothing but praise for them responding but i've never got a response to any of my three emails i've sent them before! Dicko may I suggest you email Lindsay Martin in future marking it as an urgent reply etc Lindsay is very prompt at answering My praise is only based on my experiences emailing the club etc L.Martin@leytonorient.net Good Luck |
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Post by harlowo on Mar 19, 2014 19:44:46 GMT
Yes e-mail Lindsay she always replies very promptly.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2014 13:02:54 GMT
they have been in touch now and all is good.
Up the O's
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Post by MungO on Mar 20, 2014 21:05:35 GMT
they have been in touch now and all is good. Up the O's Have they moved you? |
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Post by aussieorient on Mar 21, 2014 9:28:56 GMT
Why is our merchandise 3rd world country like? I'm a sucker for getting a souvenir when I went to various football games in uk and lofc ranks as one of the worse products on offer.
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Post by cityslacker on Mar 23, 2014 13:05:56 GMT
Report from Super Fan fyi:
LOFC Fans Forum 19/3/2014
Present: Matt Porter (FC CEO/FLO), Keren Harrison, Tony Roome, Tim Haydon (LOSC), Doug Harper, James Cassidy (LOFT)
Apologies: Fanzine Reps
Updates on Previous Issues
Hand Dryers: MP confirmed all quotes were unaffordable and considers this a low priority item. Issue closed
Gallery Stairs safety issue: Will be addressed in close season.
Olympic Stadium Impact consultants report: TR will shortly view and advise forum members if any concrete concerns raised.
Fans Forum additional members. Now to be addressed in close season, with additional rep volunteers requested in fans mailout.
Stadium Catering Questionnaire: MP is arranging soon and survey will be released on Club website.
SUFTO free youth tickets: Continuation next season will probably depend on which Division O's are in, so decision still pending
Away fan allocation. As publicised, Wolves will get the whole East Stand. The SC confirmed it will only allow entry to members that day for safety/capacity purposes.
Floodlight Improvements. Final decision on required upgrades pending which Division O's are in. The club will elect for the most cost effective option available.
East Stand Seats: The older seats, easily subject to damage by over-exuberance or malice, will be replaced in the close season, and the gangways and seating blocks reconfigured to streamline access walkways. Cost in excess of 50k.
Essex Coach Service. The FC have reviewed and decided against reintroducing this service on the grounds that there was insufficient interest in it last time it was run. Issue closed.
New Issues Raised
SUFTO Facebook group considering FOI requests re OS. MP confirmed no developments on OS issue for the club, although an appeal to the PL is still pending.
WW1 memorial pre-season friendly (eg v Hearts). Unlikely to happen due to time constraints/cost issues. MP said he'd happily allow a supporters friendly instead in the stadium if timed right.
Play -offs subsidised coach/travel to SF away leg. Unaffordable. The SC may increase coach service capacity if required. The dates for these should Orient be involved are SF 6 v 3 9/5, SF 5 v 4 10/5, SF 3 v 6 12/5, SF 4v 5 14/5, Final 25/5
Online Ticketing System. MP said he was happy with usage/reliability issues and usage amongst fan base was growing game by game.
Request for Stadium Tours. Already done on an ad-hoc basis, via LOCSP/Howard Gould for school groups, Rob Noble for other fans, but the FC will try this on a pre-publicised basis and gauge take-up.
Official Message Board Issues. MP confirmed (undisclosed) commercial partners had registered complaints about the FC being directly associated with recent offensive posts. It does not wish to dedicate resources/waste costs to higher moderating/admin activity, and is considering whether to disassociate it from the club after the end of the season. In this event, MP said he would consider handing over the URL etc to interested/trusted fan(s) to continue running it independently.
Potential club documentary: The club is wary of the downside PR to this, but would consider requests from production companies based on merit/fee. Interested parties should contact MP direct.
Seasons Highlights DVD. Likely to produce one for this and other successful seasons. DVDs for more routine seasons usually run at a loss
Brentford Game Home fan numbers query. MP confirmed home fans seated in directors balcony area and shifted to away stand we're counted, which is why the reported home fans just exceeded the usual capacity. No-show STs and other ticket holders are not counted, but the club is considering changing this policy in line with other clubs. A complaint about Sky camera gantries restricting some views has been received and responded too.
More PA system moans. Noted, but upgrades are considered unaffordable due to need to spend on floodlight and East Stand seating improvements.
TJ/South Stand bar beer-keeping issues. The SC offered to review and assist the bar manager to ensure good practices are followed should it be requested.
Club Shop Product Range: Specific requests for additional items should be sent to MP to forward on to JustSport.
Next Season kits. It won't be Braces! Club restricted to choice from Nike templates.
Stewarding. MP acknowledged some clumsy body searches at West Stand turnstiles recently. These were practice runs for higher levels of away fan searches demanded by police to minimise banned items. Regarding policy of intervening, the guideline from police is to hold off when massed fans are being "overexuberant" so as not to inflame matters/keep stewards safe, but intervene when individuals/isolated groups are causing trouble/offence.
Giving Up Whole East Stand for some games. Chairman's final decision based on maximised income criteria. Confirmed that Team Manager was consulted & had no issues with this at all.
FC website injured/unavailable players updates. MP will review this with Jonny Davies.
North stand ladies loo seats. MP will review and arrange for necessary repairs.
Lids for hot drinks. Now available in all stands at or near refreshment counters.
Recent merchandise survey. Good fan response. Club to publicise action points.
Intl. Supporters Group. KH (SC) and Rob Noble (FC) co-ordinate this with assistance from other fans. Now have database of 100+ overseas fans. Likely to be formalised as a Facebook group, and an early season game announced as Intl. Fans day.
Club will host London Legends tournament on Sun 18/5 with WHU/Spurs/Arsenal/Chelsea represented. Any other close-season activities will be publicised once confirmed.
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Post by harlowo on Mar 23, 2014 14:03:14 GMT
It's a shame Nike decide the kit style.
Thanks for the info city slacker.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2014 16:41:28 GMT
No major issues or disputes. No news is good news
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Post by kbola on Mar 23, 2014 20:58:14 GMT
Who brought up bovril lids? What's the issue with the ladies' loo seats? What's wrong with the South Stand beer practices? A 'Being Leyton Orient' Documentary? Does Russell Slade have a life size picture of himself on the wall of his flat? So many questions!!!!??     |
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