Chesterfield FC wanted to upgrade their scoreboard, taking advantage of the latest technology, both to reflect the iconic status of the stadium and add video to enhance the match-going experience for supporters. They were very attracted by Messagemaker’s long term lease purchase option, which has allowed the introduction of an eye-catching and engaging display with minimal up-front cost. Provided on a long term lease basis, the deal has allowed Chesterfield to introduce the new technology with minimal up-front investment. Unique to Messagemaker, this purchase option is offered on a shared risk and reward basis, with Messagemaker supplying the equipment at a low up-front cost and additional revenue generated through advertising providing the balance. The revenue accruing from advertising is split between the club, Messagemaker and estate landlords. Funding new developments can sometimes be challenging especially. Offering a quick return with minimal outlay, our new lease option, which is the first of its kind, will make it easier for clubs plus other venues and premises to upgrade their facilities so they can compete on a level playing field.” I hope we've contacted them
Wondered why Mark Crossley left us for them! Seriously good work there fella.........and a no brainer, get it in.
Re: so basically.... its like a HP deal in ways Basically yes. Low up front cost (essentially a deposit) and then you pay the rest of the cost by giving them 50% of your revenue from the board for the next 5 years. No brainer if it is as it seems. 50% of something is better than 100% of nothing
Re: so basically.... its like a HP deal in ways Is there some issue with the wind and our positioning of the scoreboard. Probably will cost a little more to erect
Re: so basically.... its like a HP deal in ways Look here, Benji boy don't want one and has come up with every excuse in the book not to have one. don't expect anything else......he treats people as though they are stupid and to be fair plenty are, but thereev amongst others is not and can see straight through all the bull. Maybe if Keefy had stayed manager, they could have formed a nice duo.....Benny Hill !! hth
Just posted the link in Patrick's wall tbf it looks quite good even has ssn playing on it at half time Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Re: so basically.... its like a HP deal in ways The club stated last year (or the year before) that a board would cost 100k, they then said that a frame for it would cost the same amount again due to the wind loading. As I said the other day you can build an entire 3 bedroom house and mount the board on the side of that for far less than 100k so I dont understand how it can cost so much for a frame.
they will not get one installed simply because.... they know that the fans would end up watching the screen instead of the drivel served up on the pitch.
Slightly away from the point you're making but it was 14 mins into the game before I noticed the screen at chezzy (my fatha hadn't noticed it either) and I looked at it a further 3 times to check the time. I'm just not arsed about having one.
I noticed it before I even entered the stadium (could see it from outside) and looked it at quite a lot to check the time and before the game and at half time too when it caught my eye with advertising. Also don't forget that scoreboards are deliberately put where away fans can't see them very well so the home fans see them far more often
