Cardiff Blues
Contact with Gwydion Griffiths
Contact with Gwydion
By Andrew Collins
July 29 2007
theArmsPark.co.uk has tried to make contact with marketing Cardiff Blues manager, Gwydion Griffiths, regarding the move to the City of Cardiff Stadium, sponsored by Swalec, but unfortunately to no avail. Read here the e-mails sent and received from my contact with the Blues.
On July 21st 2007, I sent the following message to Gwydion Griffiths (Gwydion.Griffiths@cardiffblues.com);
Dear Mr Giffiths,
My name is Andrew Collins. I am writing to you as a Cardiff RFC and Cardiff Blues season ticket holder of nine years and as admin of a successful fans site for the region.
I was wondering whether it would be possible to arrange an interview with either Mr. Peter Thomas, or Mr Robert Norster regarding a range of issues that users of my site are concerned about, and that are preventing many fans from renewing their season ticket. The main worries from the fans I have contact with, is of course the now imminent ground share with Cardiff City FC. I know that I myself, along with too many others, feel let down by the board, as well as kept in the dark regarding the whole affair.
A recent statement on CardiffBlues.com from Mr Norster stated that any decision made would be in the best interests of the regions loyal supporters; however I’m unaware of any supporter that’s been approached by the board, and not sure the board even know what is best for this region.
Of course this is something I would like to discuss in person with either of the above, and I know that Mr Thomas recently said in an article for the South Wales Echo that he would happily meet any person who had questions regarding the direction the Blues were taking, and I would certainly like to take him up on this offer.
I fully understand that they’re both busy men, but I can be very flexible and know that an interview such as this would be a good show of faith to the many disillusioned fans. I look forward to hearing from you, thanks for your time,
Andrew Collins
www.TheArmsPark.co.uk
The reply was received on July 27th, but my request was apparently unsuccessful. The e-mail read;
Dear Mr Collins,
Thank you for your email. I am sorry to hear that you feel you have been kept in the dark regarding any discussion about a proposed move to a new stadium in Leckwith.
The Cardiff Blues have kept the supporters informed of any discussions through posting information on the official Cardiff Blues website. www.cardiffblues.com We have also held meeting with representatives of the Supporters’ Club and the Supporters’ Trust to keep them informed of any decisions taken.
Any further news can be accessed on our website.
Yours truly, Gwydion Griffiths
Personally, I don’t see this as an ado quite answer, as there have been very few posts on cardiffblues.com regarding the move, other than Norster saying the region would act in ‘the fans best interests’.
However, getting any information from our board seems like banging your head against a brick wall. But just because my e-mail was unsuccessful, there’s no reason to say yours won’t be. Clearly, my individual e-mail wasn’t enough to be taken seriously, so maybe if we show them just how many fans are wanting answers, we will eventually get somewhere.
If you wish to send a message to the Cardiff Blues, be they questions or views, I implore you to do so through me, and through the messageboard at the bottom of this page. Later this week, I will reply to Gwydion, and will attach all the replied I get to this story. If you wish to ask questions, again I ask you to do so now. Write your post in letter form, as they will simply be copied and pasted straight to his inbox!
I look forward to sending your replied to Gwydion.
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StumbleuponAt least you got a reply - I emailed the admin@Blues address ages ago and I've heard nothing !!
Good man for having a go though..!
At least 3 of my mates have had phone calls asking if they intend renewing season tickets ( their not ). I'm waiting for my call and i hope they have loads more to make to similarly disgruntled supporters.
Can't wait for the rags season to start.
31/07/2007 11:47
Following recent media reports regarding Cardiff Blues playing at Leckwith Stadium, Cardiff Blues Chief Executive, Robert Norster, issued the following statement.
“We continue to work with Cardiff City Football Club and its partners regarding the potential use of Leckwith Stadium by the Blues. A very broad outline of a possible heads of terms agreement has been tabled. Naturally, much of the necessary detail will only fully emerge once matters become more formalised over the coming weeks.”
“We also continue to explore the best way forward for professional rugby in our Region as we seek to grow and challenge in an ever increasingly competitive environment. Needless to say, whatever decision is taken we will do what is best for the team and its supporters.”
see, he will do what is best for the supporters, what more can you ask for?
its cool to be an osprey No offense like...
its cool to be an osprey Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2007:07:31:16:58:09 by osprey.
24/03/2009 23:06
Why do you believe it is progress?
Interested to read your reasons.
Quote:ATTR
Not all change is progress.
Why do you believe it is progress?
Interested to read your reasons.
Of course its progress. Undeniable progress.
You can tell its progress by looking at the size of it. Everything is much, much bigger. Especially the @#$%& rent.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2009:03:27:23:44:41 by cardiffsteve.
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Are you STILL moaning about this?? Get over it, move on....its progress. Ive already got mine. I know sales have been going well.
Liar....
Obviously you weren't talikg about any of the following then:
A.) Season ticket sales
B.) Premier Club sales
C.) General match day or Blues card sales
Perhaps you were talking about sales down at HyperValue then?
Sorry all, found this and, as boredom has set in felt compelled to type as nothing like the facts are good enough for ramalamasgotaverysmalldingdong
Laters.....
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Soldier: This is the worst part. The calm before the battle
Fry: And then the battle is not so bad?
Soldier: Oh, right. I forgot about the battle
Better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot
10/02/2011 20:07
Quote:ramalamadingdong
Many thanks for your swift reply Neil, however irrelevant, one eyed and dated it is. Bit slow on the uptake yeah?
My 'swift' reply was to see a message and question it after a suitable time had elapsed...
See your reply lacks any input at all
There is no counter arguement from you to the points made. Why?
so rather than try, badly, to attempt a put down that not only misses the point but worse still lacks any sense of decorum, something that several posters on this board have ponted out as a possible excuse for others not posting. I would strongly advise that if you do not want to be pulled up to account AT ANY TIME that you either do not post on a public forum or make your own where you can delete any criticism at will....
Your lack of knowledge of the financial issues is apparent not only to me but to many others. At least I can post with the knowledge that I have spoken and continue to do with a variety of people involved with Cardiff rugby at all levels from the car park attendent to directors on the board...
So if you think my input irrelevant, one eyed or even dated then I suggest you post more wisely or even better just don't read a post I make. That way at least you can keep your misleading, inaccurate and meaninless drivel all to yourself
I remain sir, yours in contempt
HTH
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Soldier: This is the worst part. The calm before the battle
Fry: And then the battle is not so bad?
Soldier: Oh, right. I forgot about the battle
Better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot
Quote:ramalamadingdong
Many thanks for your swift reply Neil, however irrelevant, one eyed and dated it is. Bit slow on the uptake yeah?
Financial issues are irrelevant, one eyed and dated are they? Shanks might disagree with you there.
