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       #Post#: 3674--------------------------------------------------
       Match Day Changes
   DIR By: Fearless Fred
       Date: August 22, 2018, 9:12 am
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       On the Offy
  HTML https://www.quins.co.uk/news/important-changes-to-matchdays-at-the-stoop/
       Big things are all food & drink will be cashless, bars closing
       10mins before kickoff, & Stewards managing people returning to
       the stands in North & South stands during play...
       Personally I'm okay with going cashless in the bars & food, as
       it means I don't have to remember to get cash out before leaving
       home. I'm pretty much cashless for everything else nowadays, so
       if it's been shown to speed things up, I'm all for it.
       The bars closing 10 mins before kickoff is probably a good idea,
       as it'll cut down on the people who get to their seats after the
       game has started. Just have to remember to queue a little
       earlier for the beer if you want to take one to your seat, I
       guess.
       As I'm in the East stand, I'm unaffected by the change in when
       people are allowed back into the stand during play. Any thoughts
       from those in the North or South Stands?
       #Post#: 3675--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Match Day Changes
   DIR By: Quins_on_Toast
       Date: August 22, 2018, 9:37 am
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       --- Quote from: Fearless Fred link ---
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       > bars closing 10mins before kickoff
       --- End Quote ---
       Actually that's not what it says - the policy is that queues
       will close 10 mins before kick-off, which is fair as long as the
       speed of service in the Kings Bar is improved from the end of
       last season!
       #Post#: 3676--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Match Day Changes
   DIR By: quintastic.
       Date: August 22, 2018, 9:41 am
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       The only issue i can see with the cashless system is that we
       seem to invite a lot of young rugby clubs and schools every
       week, how are they gonna pay for things?
       and im in the south stand, not being let in until a break in
       play is the best thing i've heard all summer. Normally spend
       about ten minutes each match trying to see past people that just
       wander around during the game.
       #Post#: 3678--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Match Day Changes
   DIR By: Fearless Fred
       Date: August 22, 2018, 9:57 am
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       --- Quote from: Quins_on_Toast link ---
       >
       > [quote author=Fearless Fred link=topic=266.msg3674#msg3674
       date=1534947142]
       > bars closing 10mins before kickoff
       --- End Quote ---
       Actually that's not what it says - the policy is that queues
       will close 10 mins before kick-off, which is fair as long as the
       speed of service in the Kings Bar is improved from the end of
       last season!
       [/quote]
       You are, of course, correct. Plus it's only for the Kings and
       Honours(Members as was) bars. The Quins Head & outside bars will
       still be as before.
       #Post#: 3682--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Match Day Changes
   DIR By: Joebe
       Date: August 22, 2018, 11:12 am
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       Waiting for a break in play is a good thing, something that I do
       anyway much to the confusion of some of the stewards.
       #Post#: 3683--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Match Day Changes
   DIR By: WellingQuin
       Date: August 22, 2018, 11:21 am
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       --- Quote from: Joebe link ---
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       > Waiting for a break in play is a good thing, something that I
       do anyway much to the confusion of some of the stewards.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       I've had similar problems. When I've been to the bar in the
       corner, I don't want to go back to my seat until the play has
       stopped. So I stand to the side out of the way of anyones view
       and they tell me I can't stand there and need to either move
       further back or go to my seat.
       #Post#: 3685--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Match Day Changes
   DIR By: A222Quin
       Date: August 22, 2018, 12:37 pm
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       All fine with me. Appreciate the difficulties for kids paying
       for things but overall I think the change will be for the better
       and queues should speed up as a result.
       #Post#: 3687--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Match Day Changes
   DIR By: Pickled Pelicon
       Date: August 22, 2018, 12:48 pm
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       The big question is.. "Hopefully the stewards are interested in
       Rugby, and laws, but how long is a break in play?"
       Personally not affected, but many will be, I'd prefer a random
       few moving around coming & going, rather than a group let loose!
       Cashless, good, as long as everybody is aware prior to entering
       the ground. Those that arrive with just cash in pocket aren't
       able to purchase anything, does this include the shops?? Sths
       aware, but what about the occasionals? Needs to be clear on
       printed tickets!
       Bars and queues, ok, but at ko there's still going to be those
       buying drinks when the serving recommences, and then going to
       their seats.....
       #Post#: 3688--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Match Day Changes
   DIR By: guest392
       Date: August 22, 2018, 1:16 pm
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       Love it. Tired of slagging off the management and players...
       let’s pick on the stewards.
       #Post#: 3689--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Match Day Changes
   DIR By: DOK
       Date: August 22, 2018, 1:41 pm
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       Let's give it all a chance and see what transpires. The club is
       at least trying, they're listening to our gripes and trying to
       address them/ You can't ask for much more than that. The issue
       with people moving from their seats and the time it takes to get
       served at the bar are two there are complaints about every
       season.
       Now if they could just stop the huge number of players, subs,
       officials, medics, water boys, people on bicycles and whoever
       from absolutely blocking the view of the North stand if you're
       positioned low in the West.... I'd be most happy.
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