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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2015 14:59:28 GMT
Excellent business acumen by Sussex on the office outlets. This is a model of how to do it. I wish Kent had access to such sound advice and financial planning expertise; they've finally got planning permission for their McCarthy & Stone old people's home and they're going to make something over a million for selling the land (which covers one entire side of the Canterbury ground and comes offensively close to the playing area).But it's 'selling off the family silver' for short-term gain - after which it is gone forever. They had already sold the car park and the nets area to a property developer and that money has now all gone, hence the latest land sale. And indeed, the income from this latest land sale has already gone as they've had to use it to pay off part of their debt to the city council. Disastrous.
By contrast, in five years these office rentals will have made Sussex as much money as Kent made by flogging off one entire side of the ground - and unlike Kent, Sussex will still own the land and have an on-going income stream that will continue to bring in a figure in excess of £200k per annum.
Good for Santander. Their rental of the front space doesn't sound like a commercial proposition on their part if it's being earmarked to be used "for local and charitable causes and events." In effect it's a way of extending their sponsorship of the club, isn't it?
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 17, 2015 15:27:21 GMT
Hhs, I had an interesting email communication with Ian Waring, Sussex CCC operations & facilities manager, this afternoon, and he explained a formal 'Sussex CCC Estates Group' was recently formed. A detailed site review is being formulated with the view of attracting more commercial businesses to the ground. "Such people," wrote Ian, "must compliment what is our core business and our role within the local community," although he added, "It is not our intention to create a large industrial site." So, it looks like the 'Sussex CCC Village' I suggested over 5 years ago is gradually coming into being but instead of being retail shops they are business offices!  Bm, Yes, sounds like it which makes it more noteworthy. Fb, No doubt, although there is still ground space for retail outlets at the front. Transform the old Newbery building into five shops. Transform 'Cafe Pasticci' into a Tescos 'Metro'. Then combine the rent from retail and office space, and Sussex could earn, potentially, well over £500,000 a year from such enterprises - especially if you increase the number of parking spaces in the front for the local populace. The problem being finding that delicate balance between a county cricket ground and a commercial estate. |
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Post by flashblade on Nov 17, 2015 15:29:54 GMT
Hhs, I had an interesting email communication with Ian Waring, Sussex CCC operations & facilities manager, this afternoon, and he explained a formal 'Sussex CCC Estates Group' was recently formed. A detailed site review is being formulated with the view of attracting more commercial businesses to the ground. "Such people," wrote Ian, "must compliment what is our core business and our role within the local community," although he added, "It is not our intention to create a large industrial site." So, it looks like the Sussex CCC Village I suggested over 5 years ago is gradually coming into being! Looks like it. I bet you'll never be given the credit for your wisdom and foresight on this, fluffy.  |
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Post by hhsussex on Nov 17, 2015 15:34:51 GMT
Excellent business acumen by Sussex on the office outlets. This is a model of how to do it. I wish Kent had access to such sound advice and financial planning expertise; they've finally got planning permission for their McCarthy & Stone old people's home and they're going to make something over a million for selling the land (which covers one entire side of the Canterbury ground and comes offensively close to the playing area).But it's 'selling off the family silver' for short-term gain - after which it is gone forever. They had already sold the car park and the nets area to a property developer and that money has now all gone, hence the latest land sale. And indeed, the income from this latest land sale has already gone as they've had to use it to pay off part of their debt to the city council. Disastrous. By contrast, in five years these office rentals will have made Sussex as much money as Kent made by flogging off one entire side of the ground - and unlike Kent, Sussex will still own the land and have an on-going income stream that will continue to bring in a figure in excess of £200k per annum. Good for Santander. Their rental of the front space doesn't sound like a commercial proposition on their part if it's being earmarked to be used "for local and charitable causes and events." In effect it's a way of extending their sponsorship of the club, isn't it? Well, yes and no. Their Corporate Social Responsibility statement reads, in part: " Santander WorkWise We are keen to support skills, training and job opportunities, particularly for young people, and our partnerships with Career Academies and The Prince’s Trust provide funding for practical employability programmes for 16-24 year olds. Our work schemes include ‘Flying Start’ and Apprenticeships aimed at allowing school leavers to join the bank in a full time role and study to gain qualifications. We also run a graduate programme, offer summer internships and provide paid work experience to help support young people into work. Our CSR committee, led by CEO Ana Botín, is the focus for all our CSR strategies, through which we aim to play a wider role and contribute to the communities in which we operate." That would fit in with the initiative that Zac Toumazi has been involved with, which makes Sussex Cricket a partner in local employment training and work opportunities, and the recently advertised vacancy for an Education and Employability Manager:... This is an exciting time to join, with the recent formation of the Sussex Cricket Ltd charitable arm - the Sussex Cricket Foundation, and the opening of a dedicated learning facility at the County Ground – The Santander Education and Innovation Centre.
So not direct sponsorship but a more subtle way of associating the Santander name with community benefits - and it works well for Sussex too. |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 17, 2015 16:19:32 GMT
The present Sussex CCC business tenants whom I believe are paying rent to the club are: Radius Healthcare
Reactive Interiors
Cafe Pasticci
Newbery
Bass Taverns
Jointing TechnologyThe weakest outlet is 'Cafe Pasticci' who suffer from "feast and famine"; and I'm not sure about Bass Taverns. Do they only pay rent during the cricket season? As to the flooring Company 'Reactive Interiors' do they share the old Newbery building with the bat/cricket company? Here is a photo of the inside. So, it isn't that dilapidated!  |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 19, 2015 17:53:48 GMT
SHARK HORROR!
___________________________In a bid to discover who is ‘The Stig’ of Sussex CCC - the person who resides in the ‘Sid the Shark’ costume - I learnt this week there are, in fact, 3 separate Sid the Sharks gallivanting around the county. THREE! And at primary schools Sid is more famous and popular amongst the children than any of the Sussex players.  Sorry, Luke, this may be a sharking fact, but you need to sign a lot more autographs next season as some youngsters suggest, perhaps sharkastically, that everyone needs a porpoise. Let the ‘Believe in the Dream’ begin again... for 2016.www.sussexcricket.co.uk/ticketsPS: If anyone enjoys the background music used on the 'Believe in the Dream' video, a quick 'Shazam' search came up with this: ‘A Million Voices’ by Mathaden from the album ‘Elliptical Sun Melodies - Grooves 002'itunes.apple.com/gb/album/a-million-voices/id721335734?i=721335751
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 20, 2015 17:03:04 GMT
Wow! As more information is gained about the sponsorship deal with Santander the better it sounds. The bank wishes to be associated with community programmes and the Sussex CCC deal covers 3 years and is for a healthy six figure sum. The focus is on education and the two primary programmes created by Sussex CCC named ‘Get Smart’ and ‘No Boundaries’. Some of those who attend will be long-term unemployed seeking new job skills. The classroom is the outlet snuggled between the Club shop and Newbery.  Sussex CCC will facilitate rather than become a school but this deal places the Club into a higher echelon of business and CEO Zac Toumazi must be given much of the credit for heading this initiative. In fact, Zac has been so inspired that he now chairs an ‘Employer Skills Task Force’ set up jointly by the City Council and the local business community. Its remit includes helping to create thousands of high-quality apprenticeships across the public and private sectors. This Santander deal has given the club sufficient confidence to approach other major companies for sponsorship opportunities in the future, so watch this space. Once more, congratulations to Sussex CCC for becoming a major player within the local business community. The days of being a sleepy 6 month a year backwater CCC is well and truly over and a far cry from the dour period of former Club Chairman Alan Caffyn. www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/press-release/sussex-cricket-boss-head-new-jobs-drive |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 23, 2015 9:46:36 GMT
Sussex supporters who attended the away Somerset match in early July may remember the building site of the new Pavilion, and where the media were corralled into a dilapidated portacabin.  Four months on and the pavilion is complete. A celebratory fanfare was in order last Friday evening when ECB Chairman Colin Graves cut the ribbon and VIPs enjoyed a sumptuous 4 course dinner in the 1875 Club.  The Pavilion cost £4m to construct and represents phase 4 of the ground redevelopment as Taunton transforms into a Category B status International ground. Club Chairman Andy Nash commented, “The opening of the new Pavilion is a pivotal time in the Club’s long history and is a huge moment for everyone connected to Somerset CCC. This building moves the Club to its next level both on and off the field.”  The Pavilion comprises the following facilities. • Tiered ground floor seating with concessions and toilets • A café bistro located on the ground floor • The 1875 Club and five high quality boxes on the first floor • Top floor seating with concessions and toilets • A roof top terrace • Media centre The tweets are full of praise where the spectacular views are regularly mentioned. The media are particularly delighted as their facility has been described as a mini version of the 'Lord's' centre. www.applefm.co.uk/local-news/new-somerset-pavilion-is-a-hit/2015/11/21 |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 23, 2015 10:31:21 GMT
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Post by flashblade on Nov 23, 2015 10:37:03 GMT
Sussex supporters who attended the away Somerset match in early July may remember the building site of the new Pavilion, and where the media were corralled into a dilapidated portacabin. Four months on and the pavilion is complete. A celebratory fanfare was in order last Friday evening when ECB Chairman Colin Graves cut the ribbon and VIPs enjoyed a sumptuous 4 course dinner in the 1875 Club. The Pavilion cost £4m to construct and represents phase 4 of the ground redevelopment as Taunton transforms into a Category B status International ground. Club Chairman Andy Nash commented, “The opening of the new Pavilion is a pivotal time in the Club’s long history and is a huge moment for everyone connected to Somerset CCC. This building moves the Club to its next level both on and off the field.” The Pavilion comprises the following facilities. • Tiered ground floor seating with concessions and toilets • A café bistro located on the ground floor • The 1875 Club and five high quality boxes on the first floor • Top floor seating with concessions and toilets • A roof top terrace • Media centre The tweets are full of praise where the spectacular views are regularly mentioned. The media are particularly delighted as their facility has been described as a mini version of the 'Lord's' centre. www.applefm.co.uk/local-news/new-somerset-pavilion-is-a-hit/2015/11/21Sounds great. I was there for our away match in July, and I'm very disappointed that, for the moment, we aren't good enough to be returning there in 2016.  |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 23, 2015 13:13:00 GMT
Fb, Don't worry we'll be returning to Taunton in 2017 if this feature by ECB journalist Matt Somerford comes true. The Wright/Davis combo are banging all the right drums and trumpeting the right brass instruments and since Robinson gained the Women's England job, the changing pieces are fitting together nicely. Just two final positions to fill: Batting coach and 'Director of Sussex Cricket' and the jigsaw is then complete.  What I find exciting is that many of the things written and discussed on this Forum have borne fruit. We talked about the need of a batting coach back in June. We talked about a change of captaincy and team energy, back in July. And some even dared to suggest a change of Coach back in August and September. And throughout last season there was regular discussion about the need to bring through more homegrown talent. Abracadabra, all four have occurred. I do believe this Sussex transformation is not only what was greatly needed, but the changes could bring about a renaissance for Sussex CCC. Then, if you combine this with the exciting and prosperous activities taking place off the field, our cricket club 'might be' heading towards a new dazzling decade of success. "Believe in the Dream!" www.ecb.co.uk/news/articles/wright-and-davis-look-turn-back-clock |
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Post by flashblade on Nov 23, 2015 19:00:34 GMT
Fb, Don't worry we'll be returning to Taunton in 2017 if this feature by ECB journalist Matt Somerford comes true. The Wright/Davis combo are banging all the right drums and trumpeting the right brass instruments and since Robinson gained the Women's England job, the changing pieces are fitting together nicely. Just two final positions to fill: Batting coach and 'Director of Sussex Cricket' and the jigsaw is then complete. What I find exciting is that many of the things written and discussed on this Forum have borne fruit. We talked about the need of a
batting coach back in June. We talked about a change of captaincy and team energy, back in July. And some even dared to suggest
a change of Coach back in August and September. And throughout last season there was regular discussion about the need to bring through more homegrown talent. Abracadabra, all four have occurred. I do believe this Sussex transformation is not only what was greatly needed, but the changes could bring about a renaissance for Sussex CCC. Then, if you combine this with the exciting and prosperous activities taking place off the field, our cricket club 'might be' heading towards a new dazzling decade of success. "Believe in the Dream!" www.ecb.co.uk/news/articles/wright-and-davis-look-turn-back-clockI'm sure we don't flatter ourselves that the club took its lead from this MB! It's possible that the recent changes have been in the pipeline for a few months, but the club has been silent whilst conducting confidential and sensitive negotiations. It was Robinson who didn't want a new batting coach, and it was Robinson who failed to switch Luke Wright into the captaincy role mid-season when it was clear that Ed Joyce should have been urged to concentrate on his batting. Was Robinson unwilling to force a change of captaincy (was Joyce's ego an issue?), or did he fail to see the need for a change? It wouldn't surprise me if the club 'encouraged' Robinson to apply for other jobs - they must have seen that he had eventually become an obstacle to progress. |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 24, 2015 9:17:54 GMT
Fb, Of course not, that would be way beyond flattery. My point is... there were others around the club who were thinking a similar way but the regime was holding back change. Now that regime has gone, the changing pieces are falling into place. |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 25, 2015 16:09:14 GMT
HAIL THE MIGHTY YORKSHIRE!
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I’ve been researching Yorkshire CCC today and it becomes pretty obvious they reside in a different stratosphere to most other cricket counties.
How about this for winning! During 2015 'Sporting Yorkshire' at Headingley…
Rugby League
The ‘Leeds Rhinos’ won:-
: The Challenge Cup
: The League Leaders Shield
: The Super League Trophy
: Club of the year
: Player of the year
: Team of the year
Cricket
: Yorkshire Women won the County Championship, the U13s and U15s won their respective National titles.
: The men’s over 50s won the County Championship.
: The Academy Team won both the ‘Yorkshire League Cup’ and the prestigious ‘Black Sheep Trophy’.
: Woodhouse Grange, from the York and District Senior Cricket League, won the National Village Final at Lords for the fourth time.
: The Scarborough Festival attracted over 5,000 people a day for Championship cricket.
: Under the leadership of Andrew Gale, the men’s team won the County Championship Trophy for the 34th time as well as back to back titles for the first time since the 1960s.
: During the course of the season the squad had eight players called up to Team England - Bairstow, Ballance, Bresnan, Lyth, Plunkett, Rashid and Root.
: Jonny Bairstow won the ‘Cricket Writers’ Player of the Year’ Award.
: Jack Leaning won ‘Young Player of the Year’.
: When Yorkshire won the first match of the season at Worcestershire by 10 wickets, they were without 8 first choice players.
: In total, 21 players were used during the course of the season, with Joe Root unable to gain selection for even one County Championship match!
: The age range of players used was from 17 year old Matthew Fisher to 38 year old James Middlebrook. An interesting statistic is that Ryan Sidebottom made his first class debut before Fisher was born.
: And of course those stats. Most number of wins, 11 out of 16. Most number of points, 286. Largest ever points margin, 68.
Makes you sick! And when Sussex CCC rightly boast of having 245 affiliated clubs under the ‘Sussex Cricket Ltd’ umbrella, Yorkshire CCC have 778!
Meanwhile, off the field
: Test match ticket sales were up 24% on the previous year.
: Hospitality sales rose by 6%.
: Domestic ticket income from matches at Headingley increased by 58% year on year and hospitality up by 43%.
: Membership income went up by 15%.
: On-line Club shop retail shows a two-year growth of 106%.
One dare not continue!
At least, there is one thing you can rub the Yorkshire supporters’ faces in. The club are presently in debt to the tune of £24m and have been saved
by an ECB Chairman who is garnering a very nice 5.5% interest from his bankrupt-saving loans.
I feel a little better now.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 26, 2015 11:18:06 GMT
Check out December’s ‘The Cricketer Magazine’ published today. There is double joy for Sussex Supporters given the two separate interviews with former Club Captains - one from the past and one from the present.  |
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