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Post by ojiveojive on May 8, 2007 22:30:56 GMT
Does this merger actually make Moors a stronger side at this level then Ojive? Or are you just postponing the inevitable? Not sure, Coops, in theory, once The Moorlands has been sold, there should be enough cash to sustain the club for several years at its current level. (What will happen between now and the sale is unknown). Whether this cash windfall will be frittered away or not is a moot point. Some believe that Solihull Borough received £10m when they sold their old ground and have nowt left, now, save for their current ground. Both clubs seem to have been unable to attract enough paying customers to sustain themselves for as long as I can remember and both appear to have the same commercial acumen as the dodo had ability to prevent itself from becoming extinct.
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Post by coops on May 9, 2007 9:09:25 GMT
Both clubs seem to have been unable to attract enough paying customers to sustain themselves for as long as I can remember and both appear to have the same commercial acumen as the dodo had ability to prevent itself from becoming extinct. That's what I was thinking, Solihull have never had much of a fanbase and appeared to have settled at their natural level in the BGB and Moor Green's fans didn't look to have much enthusiasm for Damson Park, which is a nice enough ground but utterly soulless when compared with The Poorlands! Good luck though, it would be a crying shame to lose yet another Birmingham non-league club, it's always intrigued me that Brum has so few clubs whilst the Black Country is teeming with them.
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Post by frankiegth on May 9, 2007 10:49:24 GMT
I think it's gonna be a tough season for Solihull Moors.
They may have some finances initially but, it takes years to build a decent fan base and I can't see that happening ever. And within the next three years they'll be at least one level lower than the conference north.
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Post by ojiveojive on May 11, 2007 8:42:18 GMT
I think it's gonna be a tough season for Solihull Moors. They may have some finances initially but, it takes years to build a decent fan base and I can't see that happening ever. And within the next three years they'll be at least one level lower than the conference north. I don't see why it should be any tougher than normal, we have a settled core squad, we have found our feet at this level and I would be looking for us to push on and progress. As for the fan base, I agree with you. What it will take is a massive amount of PR work by the commercial department and forging partnerships with the local media, maybe running competitions or the like, to get the word out about a new beginning, a rebirth, Solihull playing at their highest level ever, etc.. The trouble with being in Birmingham - or Solihull - is the proximity of Aston Villa and Birmingham City and the relevent lack of coverage in the local media where the main local evening paper covers all the local non-league teams, from all the different levels, in one small column, once a week. The more positive coverage we can get, the more we will encourage people to give us a try.
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Post by frankiegth on May 11, 2007 18:17:30 GMT
Well the best of luck anyway. I never got to go to Moor Greens ground but have twice been to Solihull and it seems a good set up. Think the stadia could do with some improvement though.
None-the-less I feel for you Moor Green fans and I hope you personally can draw as much pleasure out of having to support a "new" club as you did your original one.
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