HeartFc Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 I wonder how much the Mifsud signing has to do with the large spike in incoming members over the past few days! I'd say almost all of it. No doubt the shih tzu's have jumped on their national hero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandev Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 I'm curious too. What's the daily average pre and post the Mifsud signing?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Polak Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 someone on here said they talked with the customer service department and the counter isn't their first priority and are a bit behind in doing so. I reckon a spike will hit in a few days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Come on Maltese sign up fukkas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biancorosso7 Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 So, in a strange occurrence, I picked up mine and 2 others member packs yesterday to discover that we had been sent 6 membership - 2 per person. Same member numbers, same names, different seats. Will call tomorrow to find out which it valid, but a bit of a strange thing to do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baddersss Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Membership tent at family day was packed when I saw it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedaik Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 So, in a strange occurrence, I picked up mine and 2 others member packs yesterday to discover that we had been sent 6 membership - 2 per person. Same member numbers, same names, different seats. Will call tomorrow to find out which it valid, but a bit of a strange thing to do. So we've actually got 2,500 members then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 She will if Harry scores in 94th minute Heart 3:2 MV Lmao!! That would make for a perfect night. There are ambos everywhere so we'd be fine on that front. If that happened, have to consider naming the little man Harry lol Hahahah I actually suggested Gerald (Sibon) and joked about Mate (Dugandžić). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbitm Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Guessing we'll see a bump tomorrow from family day and the continuing Mifsud bump that stopped since I'm guessing the staff were getting family day ready. Also i just read on Munns twitter that he wants 6k by round one so i guess we finally have some sort of target from the club and i reckon we'll get there. Only about 50 a day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Ambition is an absolute ripper of a thing. Go you boys in red, so pumped for this season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Just got my membership pack. Tacky little sayings on the badge and pen make me cringe. Would have rather they said "WE ARE MELBOURNE" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted September 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 A bit slow over the weekend, 5061. Probably shoot up once they start processing those family day memberships. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Got mine today too. Can confirm USB is shit. Looks ok but only 2gb But at least I got the exact seat I wanted section 8 against the bank oh and the new pin is great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Can confirm membership scarf comes in post and is fabulous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Can confirm membership scarf comes in post and is fabulous Ours arrived today. Really like the scarf. If only we played in that slightly deeper red colour - looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Can confirm membership scarf comes in post and is fabulous Ours arrived today. Really like the scarf. If only we played in that slightly deeper red colour - looks great. It looks deeper on tv (the kits) then you get it in your hand and it looks alot lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 5098. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 What membership scarfs?? Who gets one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 What membership scarfs?? Who gets one? premium a members Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart is Melbourne Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 (edited) Have been told 3 times in a row by the club "its in the mail" yet no email or member pack. Sat next to yarraside for the last 5 home games and etihad derby, this season I will be standing with yside if mine and my sons ver arrive. Need to order another now for my second child and maybe the missus. Shit that sounds bad I will love both my kids the same... Edited September 23, 2013 by Heart is Melbourne 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bankingorchard Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Got mine yesterday. Was stoked to get a jersey signed by Bolton! Absolutely PUMPED for this season. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LIBBA] Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Got mine yesterday. Was stoked to get a jersey signed by Bolton! Absolutely PUMPED for this season. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free How did u score that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 5099 - 8:10am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jestr Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Considering the club has done an outstanding job in advertising across all the media as well as signing some brilliant individuals including HK, am I the only one thinking that membership figures are still a significant concern for MHFC? Way haven't we increased the numbers by at least 20% this season? We are working with a small base so 20% increase isn't as dramatic as it would be for a club with 20 000 members. I'm afraid that those low numbers will translate to sub 6k crowds at home games I know different scenarios had been covered on forums but as we closing in on opening week of this season, I believe we are nowhere near a true target for a club in a major city Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Huh? Surely you're not suggesting that marketing alone will translate to membership numbers? Its defined by on field success as well as a good membership campaign and we've got half of the equation exactly right, its now a matter of the team backing up this good work, in addition to everyone of us making sure that every person we attract to a game see's in the club what we all do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 (edited) We are running close to a 20% increase on this time last pre-season. There is no such thing as what we "should' be getting as memberships and attendances, except on some sort of average statistical basis. Coming off three poor/very poor seasons on the field IMO we're doing as well as, or possibly even better than, might have been expected. Clubs earn their supporters, not get them by right. There is a lot of goodwill towards the Heart out there, but the club has to turn that into bolted-on support by being competitive on the field. It's as simple as that. Edited September 23, 2013 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted September 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 We have 5,101 members on September 24th. Last season we were 4,750 on October 4th (day before Rd 1). If we hit 5510 by October 11th (day before Rd 1) we will be 16% higher than the same position last season. It might not be 20%, but I'd say 16% is pretty damn good considering we finished 9th last season and LOST THE LAST 5 MATCHES!! Now to get to 5510 we need another 409 members, in 19 days that's 21.5per day, which is very achievable as the A-League hype is building the closer we get to the Derby in Rd 1. Last year with 4750 members we still got 11k rock up to our first home game against (arguably) the least supported A-League club, Wellington! I'm guessing with 5,500+ members and another WIN over the Visitards in Round 1, we'll get a few more than 11k against last season's champions, Central Coast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fentonthescreamingcactus Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Why did u pick 16%,such a random number 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted September 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Last Season # Vs this season 3,300 August 16th Vs 3800 (+500 / +15.15%) 3,650 August 30th Vs 4272 (+622 / +17.04%)4,000 Sept. 12th Vs 4633 (+633 / +15.83%) 4,750 October 04th (day before round 1) Day before Round 1 I'll be happy with 5,500 by October 4th, which will be a 15.79% increase on the same time last year, even though this year that's 8 days before our first kick-off. Once Mifsud is announced, I suppose we'll make up that number easy with all the Maltese community jumping on board! haha Why did u pick 16%,such a random number Because as you can see from the "Last Season Vs This Season" numbers above, we've maintained a 15%-17% increase so I took the average of 16% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jestr Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 (edited) Huh? Surely you're not suggesting that marketing alone will translate to membership numbers? Its defined by on field success as well as a good membership campaign and we've got half of the equation exactly right, its now a matter of the team backing up this good work, in addition to everyone of us making sure that every person we attract to a game see's in the club what we all do. I wasn't suggesting that marketing alone will do it. Signing players people want to see and especially winning games is the key, I totally agree. AAMI is without a doubt the best ground to watch football in Australia. Our performance at that ground last season was actually very healthy yet attendances there were not, apart for a couple of games. I'm not saying that club is not doing enough about it (winning games is a different issue) I'm simply disappointed with the football loving public in this city. They can show up to see Liverpool and fill the stadium yet are not prepared to support and grow local game!! I'm not asking for 30k + at home games........not yet. Keep in mind that we have migrants from all over Europe, lots of Brits and even Asian and Indian demographics who know and play the game. Attendance of around 12K would be nice and should be achievable in the city of more then 4 million Soccer- biggest participation sport in aus, etc etc etc. Where are they....... Edited September 24, 2013 by Jestr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Huh? Surely you're not suggesting that marketing alone will translate to membership numbers? Its defined by on field success as well as a good membership campaign and we've got half of the equation exactly right, its now a matter of the team backing up this good work, in addition to everyone of us making sure that every person we attract to a game see's in the club what we all do. I wasn't suggesting that marketing alone will do it. Signing players people want to see and especially winning games is the key, I totally agree. AAMI is without a doubt the best ground to watch football in Australia. Our performance at that ground last season was actually very healthy yet attendances there were not, apart for a couple of games. I'm not saying that club is not doing enough about it (winning games is a different issue) I'm simply disappointed with the football loving public in this city. They can show up to see Liverpool and fill the stadium yet are not prepared to support and grow local game!! I'm not asking for 30k + at home games........not yet. Keep in mind that we have migrants from all over Europe, lots of Brits and even Asian and Indian demographics who know and play the game. Attendance of around 12K would be nice and should be achievable in the city of more then 4 million Soccer- biggest participation sport in aus, etc etc etc. Where are they....... Eurosnobs my good friend, they label the A-League as inferior and not worth their time without ever actually seeing a game. There's definitely a shift in this view emerging though I feel with our local competition growing stronger and stronger with each year so I truly do believe that with winning games, the attendances will come. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japiedog Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 got my general admission membership a couple of days ago the wife and I always sit up the Yarraside end to enjoy the "nutters" ( and I mean that in the nicest possible way) singing and chanting I didn't get our Red caps that were part of the early resigning , I resigned on the day membership opened I rangthe club, they said that we can pick them up from merchandise at the first home match ( good luck to that is all I say!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LIBBA] Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Huh? Surely you're not suggesting that marketing alone will translate to membership numbers? Its defined by on field success as well as a good membership campaign and we've got half of the equation exactly right, its now a matter of the team backing up this good work, in addition to everyone of us making sure that every person we attract to a game see's in the club what we all do. I wasn't suggesting that marketing alone will do it. Signing players people want to see and especially winning games is the key, I totally agree. AAMI is without a doubt the best ground to watch football in Australia. Our performance at that ground last season was actually very healthy yet attendances there were not, apart for a couple of games. I'm not saying that club is not doing enough about it (winning games is a different issue) I'm simply disappointed with the football loving public in this city. They can show up to see Liverpool and fill the stadium yet are not prepared to support and grow local game!! I'm not asking for 30k + at home games........not yet. Keep in mind that we have migrants from all over Europe, lots of Brits and even Asian and Indian demographics who know and play the game. Attendance of around 12K would be nice and should be achievable in the city of more then 4 million Soccer- biggest participation sport in aus, etc etc etc. Where are they....... Eurosnobs my good friend, they label the A-League as inferior and not worth their time without ever actually seeing a game. There's definitely a shift in this view emerging though I feel with our local competition growing stronger and stronger with each year so I truly do believe that with winning games, the attendances will come. I will be honest and say i was one of those Eurosnobs, but as soon as the Heart announced they would be coming into the A League, i thought id give it a go and its the best thing ive ever done a sports nut. I love this club to the point that it has become my number one priority by long way when it comes to sport in general. What got me was going to a game and bloody loving the atmosphere and how close nit the supporters are. Have made many friends from this club. Even my fiance was wasnt into football period has fallen in love with the Heart. I think its just about trying to convince people to at least come to 1 game and enjoy the atmosphere. If they dont get hooked first up, then they are a lost cause 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jestr Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I grew up in Europe and followed football there When I arrived here, football scene was a MAJOR disappointment. So very much like Libba I kind of became a euro snob too NSL was meh, Victory didn't excite either. One trip to a heart game in season 1 and love was back. Mates who came to games (lots of Chinese burns first) all still keep on going, some as members. People will be hooked, they just have to TRY IT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LIBBA] Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I grew up in Europe and followed football there When I arrived here, football scene was a MAJOR disappointment. So very much like Libba I kind of became a euro snob too NSL was meh, Victory didn't excite either. One trip to a heart game in season 1 and love was back. Mates who came to games (lots of Chinese burns first) all still keep on going, some as members. People will be hooked, they just have to TRY IT Its like crack 1 hit and your hooked 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted September 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I grew up in Europe and followed football there When I arrived here, football scene was a MAJOR disappointment. So very much like Libba I kind of became a euro snob too NSL was meh, Victory didn't excite either. One trip to a heart game in season 1 and love was back. Mates who came to games (lots of Chinese burns first) all still keep on going, some as members. People will be hooked, they just have to TRY IT Very similar story. Born overseas, went for SMFC in the NSL by default. When Victory came along I was 'meh not interested', but when I saw Aloisi in the paper wearing a red & white striped top, I fell in love with football again and Melbourne Heart ever since. Even made my missus love Heart and she used to volunteer for Victory! haha Now (even as a long time Swans' supporter) watching AFL gives me the shits coz of so many stupid rules and extremely inconsistent umpiring! I yearn for football. I also can't wait to tell Archie to F-Off as soon as he gets close enough! Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted September 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 5138. 37 added since 10:30am. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_fan Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Would they still be processing membershp forms from Family Day? Could we expect a bigger increase from that? Overall, very happy with the work that has gone on this year. One thing I would like to know though is whether there has been a substantial increase in marketing costs this year? Seems to be a lot more work going on this year which would likely increase costs, which if true, would require a decent increase in membersips / attendences to cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 5144. That's 46 since this time yesterday evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bankingorchard Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Got mine yesterday. Was stoked to get a jersey signed by Bolton! Absolutely PUMPED for this season. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free How did u score that - the ace of hearts membership comes with it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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