Slicedbread Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Just read in paper main sponsor for parkway is stepping down due to prioritising his business GD and Son being the main source of income for the club how will this affect the club?.It's a big Shame after everything parkway went through this season and still finished in the top 6 and hope it doesn't give a Rocky season next season.Wish Gary and parkway the best for the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The real slim shaddy Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 There up creek without A paddle if it's true what Gary doel tells every 1 he puts in. Maybe there's truth in Hillson going torpoint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JueChorleyFC Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 There's a rocky patch for every club. No club can rely on one main source of income, that's the reason for many downfalls. Having one financial backer is great, having him/her there every step of the way is fantastic. Until one day he/she decides enough is enough and withdraws their funding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedgerow Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 A large number of Clubs will be struggling next season, not just Parkway. Falmouth are struggling, Penryn have lost £10,000 according to an earlier thread. Tavistock reduced there budget, St Blazey have also struggled this season. Just remember it is affecting every football in the Country, money is very tight and it is going to get worse before it gets better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ere we go Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Gary Doel deserves a massive thankyou from all concerned at Plymouth Parkway for everthing he has done for the club. The club is growing every season, maybe Gary feels that a fresh input is now required. He will be sorely missed. Both Argyle and Albion have been through it this season so it is nothing new to the area Lets hope the committee at Parkway have a plan or something in place. They are the 2nd biggest football club in the city and lets just hope they can continue to move forward. Maybe there is a business man out there who can see the potential of the club and fancies the chance of pushing a growing club forward. After all the turmoil they have been through this season they certainly deserve a bit of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slicedbread Posted May 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Gary Doel deserves a massive thankyou from all concerned at Plymouth Parkway for everthing he has done for the club. The club is growing every season, maybe Gary feels that a fresh input is now required. He will be sorely missed. Both Argyle and Albion have been through it this season so it is nothing new to the area Lets hope the committee at Parkway have a plan or something in place. They are the 2nd biggest football club in the city and lets just hope they can continue to move forward. Maybe there is a business man out there who can see the potential of the club and fancies the chance of pushing a growing club forward. After all the turmoil they have been through this season they certainly deserve a bit of luck. Worded perfectly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & Mark Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 Maybe there is a business man out there who can see the potential of the club and fancies the chance of pushing a growing club forward. After all the turmoil they have been through this season they certainly deserve a bit of luck. That is what Parkway do not need..If you get in bed with the Devil don't complain when he wants to shaft you. What Parkway need is lots of minor sponsors who collectively form a decent pot, if one decides to pull out then its a lot easier to cope with or replace than a single benefactor suddenly pulling the plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ere we go Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 Good point and well put. Lets hope there are some interested people out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Town are on the up Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 Maybe there is a business man out there who can see the potential of the club and fancies the chance of pushing a growing club forward. After all the turmoil they have been through this season they certainly deserve a bit of luck. That is what Parkway do not need..If you get in bed with the Devil don't complain when he wants to shaft you. What Parkway need is lots of minor sponsors who collectively form a decent pot, if one decides to pull out then its a lot easier to cope with or replace than a single benefactor suddenly pulling the plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 Maybe there is a business man out there who can see the potential of the club and fancies the chance of pushing a growing club forward. After all the turmoil they have been through this season they certainly deserve a bit of luck. That is what Parkway do not need..If you get in bed with the Devil don't complain when he wants to shaft you. What Parkway need is lots of minor sponsors who collectively form a decent pot, if one decides to pull out then its a lot easier to cope with or replace than a single benefactor suddenly pulling the plug. Agree with this . Non League football in the South West and the whole country is littered with examples of sugar daddies coming in with lots of cash , but also short attention spans and ulterior motives , who end up wrecking clubs . What Gary Doel has done for Parkway has been magnificent , but the club now has to learn to stand on its own feet and not rely on one benefactor . Even if that means a backward step for a season or two .Buckland is a superb example in this respect of developing superb off the field revenue streams and incomes ,but this takes a lot of time and a lot of money . I am constantly thinking of how much difference an extra 100 through the gates each week would make at Parkway ,this is surely achievable in a city of around 200,000 people and 10's of 1000's living within walking distance . How many "passionate football fans" will pack into pubs to watch Premier League matches this afternoon , but would never dream of watching a real game just down the road ? When does the term "use it or lose it " become applicable in local football ? Is it viable for semi-professional clubs to carry on running for the benefit of a hand full of supporters and as a large contributor to the Saturday night drinking fund for a group of players ? I really do fear that we are reaching some sort of tipping point in local football . A lot of clubs and players need to get real pretty quickly . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Town are on the up Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 Thoughts agreed with karen and mark. You cannot solely rely on one person. You need to have lots of sponsors to keep your funds healthy. Plymouth has a massive amount of businesses so there is no reason why parkway cant continue the way they are. I often feel that clubs go for the single person/business backing them as they dont have to spend hours looking for other sponsors. Once they have one big one they feel they can stop. Then this happens and everyone panics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JueChorleyFC Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 As previously mentioned, it takes a lot of time and effort for someone to go around and ask businesses to jump on board. It's not a simple case of sitting back and hoping clubs will come to you. Business are willing to spend money to make money, selling your football club to them is a top priority. Hopefully Parkway will get at least an extra 100 people on PER GAME next season, I have plans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE BALD ONE Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 Does this mean Lee Doel will be playing at Parkway next season. I like the guy and his energy on the pitch is second to none, However , his temperment and mannerism over the past 3 games made me wonder if something was up !!!!!!!!!!!! Don't go Lee . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JueChorleyFC Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 Since my first game watching Parkway, Doel was the first player to stand out for me. He's quick, never gives up and his attitude on the pitch is the right one. He does seem to have a lot to say at times, but that shows passion for the game he's playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE BALD ONE Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 He has recently looked more troubled than passionate ( but still putting the effort in ) ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ere we go Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 Good point and well put. Lets hope there are some interested people out there Please note also agree with Karen and Mark. Looks like they have good business sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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