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Who has wangled a way in to games?
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 7:13 am
by Ronnie Hotdogs
I’ve seen that some of the podcast guys have secured a press pass
Are any other superfans being granted match day access?
I saw the balconies were heaving last night but don’t recall seeing people sitting in the stands?
Re: Who has wangled a way in to games?
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 8:27 am
by kokomO
Like with everything in this life, it's not what you know but who you know
Re: Who has wangled a way in to games?
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 8:29 am
by Ronnie Hotdogs
I didn’t notice any ladders perched precariously around the edge of the ground, for example. Are all the ‘groundsmen’ allowed to hang around?
Re: Who has wangled a way in to games?
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 8:51 am
by Rich Tea Wellin
Mental
Re: Who has wangled a way in to games?
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 8:52 am
by Ronnie Hotdogs
That's harsh. I'd say the ladder idea was genius, although accept there's often a thin line.
Re: Who has wangled a way in to games?
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 9:23 am
by Dunners
RedO wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 8:29 am
I didn’t notice any ladders perched precariously around the edge of the ground...
He's been doing this for long enough to be expert at not being seen. Trust me, if you ever do see him, it's deliberate.
Re: Who has wangled a way in to games?
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 9:31 am
by Cheshunto
There is a rumour going round that the club superstore will soon be stocking Leyton Orient Ladders complete with the club crest on each rung. For a supplement they will come complete with a pair of Leyton Orient Binoculars
Re: Who has wangled a way in to games?
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 10:01 am
by kokomO
Cheshunto wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 9:31 am
There is a rumour going round that the club superstore will soon be stocking Leyton Orient Ladders complete with the club crest on each rung. For a supplement they will come complete with a pair of Leyton Orient Binoculars
Unless you’re ‘in’ with the right people at the club when this will not be required.
Re: Who has wangled a way in to games?
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 10:04 am
by Ronnie Hotdogs
Are all the superfans that do the radio show also being treated as ‘press’?
Re: Who has wangled a way in to games?
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 10:31 am
by ComeOnYouOs
I thought the podcast guys were staff, and last night reinforces that
Re: Who has wangled a way in to games?
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 10:33 am
by tuffers#1
Re: Who has wangled a way in to games?
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 10:44 am
by Beradogs
I am more interested in looking at ways to wangle out of games.
Re: Who has wangled a way in to games?
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 11:17 am
by RientO
Not exactly - did get lots of complimentary tickets for Orient, Wembley and Arsenal, and at old Highbury used to get in for lat 20 minutes when they opened the gates for people to leave. Used to do it a lot for gigs in my teens when I knew someone on the door.
Re: Who has wangled a way in to games?
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 11:20 am
by Smendrick Feaselberg
RedO wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 7:13 am
I’ve seen that some of the podcast guys have secured a press pass
Which ones?
Re: Who has wangled a way in to games?
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 11:56 am
by Ronnie Hotdogs
No idea mate, how many are there left?
The only one I know is AW on here and he's not active any more (at least he wasn't but should sort that out right away).
Re: Who has wangled a way in to games?
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 12:07 pm
by OyinbO
ComeOnYouOs wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 10:31 am
I thought the podcast guys were staff, and last night reinforces that
Unpaid as well. No wonder Macklin is so happy to defend the arrangement.
Re: Who has wangled a way in to games?
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 12:28 pm
by Rich Tea Wellin
RedO wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 11:56 am
No idea mate, how many are there left?
The only one I know is AW on here and he's not active any more (at least he wasn't but should sort that out right away).
Outlook were there last night. But I got PMs from them a while ago that they were completely independent and any talk of them putting out independent content, rather than sucking up to the club to keep access, was unfounded. So I can only assume this doesn't affect their independence, nor does it affect the fact they were team #BTeamBoycott a while back. I believe them.
Re: Who has wangled a way in to games?
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 1:36 pm
by SuperO1881
RedO wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 7:13 am
I’ve seen that some of the podcast guys have secured a press pass
Are any other superfans being granted match day access?
I saw the balconies were heaving last night but don’t recall seeing people sitting in the stands?
Hi Redo
Just so you know, we have always had a press pass and have been using them for several seasons now. Other podcasts have and had access the same as us too.
I attended and sat in the media gantry live tweeting the game and joining in with Dave and Matt on commentary.
Re: Who has wangled a way in to games?
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 1:38 pm
by SuperO1881
Apple Wumble wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 12:28 pm
RedO wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 11:56 am
No idea mate, how many are there left?
The only one I know is AW on here and he's not active any more (at least he wasn't but should sort that out right away).
Outlook were there last night. But I got PMs from them a while ago that they were completely independent and any talk of them putting out independent content, rather than sucking up to the club to keep access, was unfounded. So I can only assume this doesn't affect their independence, nor does it affect the fact they were team #BTeamBoycott a while back. I believe them.
It wasn't Outlook, it was just me in the media gantry live tweeting and commentating.
We're still independent. We still have a good relationship with the club. And yes, the two are wholly possible.
Re: Who has wangled a way in to games?
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 1:43 pm
by Rich Tea Wellin
SuperO1881 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 1:38 pm
Apple Wumble wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 12:28 pm
RedO wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 11:56 am
No idea mate, how many are there left?
The only one I know is AW on here and he's not active any more (at least he wasn't but should sort that out right away).
Outlook were there last night. But I got PMs from them a while ago that they were completely independent and any talk of them putting out independent content, rather than sucking up to the club to keep access, was unfounded. So I can only assume this doesn't affect their independence, nor does it affect the fact they were team #BTeamBoycott a while back. I believe them.
It wasn't Outlook, it was just me in the media gantry live tweeting and commentating.
We're still independent. We still have a good relationship with the club. And yes, the two are wholly possible.
Yah, thats what i said. I believe you.
Re: Who has wangled a way in to games?
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 1:44 pm
by Ronnie Hotdogs
Thanks SO1881.
Were any other fans there? Orientear? Panda? Cabbies with rakes etc?
Just wondering if there’s anyway of gaining access in the current climate....
Re: Who has wangled a way in to games?
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 2:56 pm
by BiggsyMalone
South stand chums with the balcony in the Justin Edinburgh stand indeed.
Re: Who has wangled a way in to games?
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 3:42 pm
by SuperO1881
Apple Wumble wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 1:43 pm
SuperO1881 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 1:38 pm
Apple Wumble wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 12:28 pm
Outlook were there last night. But I got PMs from them a while ago that they were completely independent and any talk of them putting out independent content, rather than sucking up to the club to keep access, was unfounded. So I can only assume this doesn't affect their independence, nor does it affect the fact they were team #BTeamBoycott a while back. I believe them.
It wasn't Outlook, it was just me in the media gantry live tweeting and commentating.
We're still independent. We still have a good relationship with the club. And yes, the two are wholly possible.
Yah, thats what i said. I believe you.
I wasn't sure if that was sarcasm?
Re: Who has wangled a way in to games?
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 3:44 pm
by SuperO1881
RedO wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 1:44 pm
Thanks SO1881.
Were any other fans there? Orientear? Panda? Cabbies with rakes etc?
Just wondering if there’s anyway of gaining access in the current climate....
No there weren't any fans or fanzines there and I didn't see anyone with a rake or a ladder.
No there isn't. As far as I know the other media outlets are also being given the opportunity to attend to gather content for their shows. So no favouritism from the club to Outlook.
Re: Who has wangled a way in to games?
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 7:07 pm
by KC & sunshine band
Alabi done it for about 2 years
