zico
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Post by zico on Jan 11, 2016 9:51:49 GMT
I have not been at a game for at least 6 weeks as I would not give them my money thought that there would be an approvement with the DJ but very wrong he needs to go Wait you have not be in 6 weeks? but yet you still know there is no "improvement" from the DJ? that is just quality that is. I can't believe people pay so much to go and concentrate on the DJ I am more interested in what happens on the ice, the rest is irrelevant. How many of you have actually approached the guy or the club with your concerns?
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g
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Post by g on Jan 11, 2016 12:56:43 GMT
I emailed the club last season with my issues about the current match night entertainment but didn't receive a reply. Of course the on ice performance is the top priority but I have found the time spent pre-match & during breaks boring because I can no longer talk to people due to the volume of music & announcements. I also didn't like the various shout outs given to follow certain people on Twitter that I didn't think were suitable for my kids. These are not irrelevant in my opinion and have a significant effect on the night out.
What I do find irrelevant is the odd typo on a forum. Mocking spoils your point.
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finchy
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Post by finchy on Jan 11, 2016 13:27:04 GMT
I have not been at a game for at least 6 weeks as I would not give them my money thought that there would be an approvement with the DJ but very wrong he needs to go Wait you have not be in 6 weeks? but yet you still know there is no "improvement" from the DJ? that is just quality that is. I can't believe people pay so much to go and concentrate on the DJ I am more interested in what happens on the ice, the rest is irrelevant. How many of you have actually approached the guy or the club with your concerns? Think you're completely missing the point- people don't want to concentrate on other things but aren't really given much choice. As for approaching the club/guy- lets be serious eh?
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zico
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Post by zico on Jan 11, 2016 13:36:34 GMT
I emailed the club last season with my issues about the current match night entertainment but didn't receive a reply. Of course the on ice performance is the top priority but I have found the time spent pre-match & during breaks boring because I can no longer talk to people due to the volume of music & announcements. I also didn't like the various shout outs given to follow certain people on Twitter that I didn't think were suitable for my kids. These are not irrelevant in my opinion and have a significant effect on the night out. What I do find irrelevant is the odd typo on a forum. Mocking spoils your point. You are correct I shouldn't have quoted that obvious typo. Have edited it now I can debate back and forward on the DJ issue and I do believe some people have very valid points. My biggest gripe is that some of the comments on here and on social media are verging on bullying and it is disgusting to read. I do not know the DJ but I believe he has said that he is willing to discuss concerns with anyone who goes to the DJ booth on match night. I would hazard a guess that nobody has done this (I of course may be wrong) We all have the choice whether to attend or not and if he is that bad and nothing is being done to satisfy you\or other persons as paying customers then they simply do not have to attend. Yes we are being short changed at FIA but its not by the DJ or the end of period entertainment.
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drwho
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Post by drwho on Jan 11, 2016 14:27:47 GMT
I wonder sometimes, If we were winning games on a more regular basis, would we all be having these issues with the "DJ/announcer". What I mean is, the volume he speaks and plays music at is extremely annoying to me and others I sit beside. The drivel he comes out with, whether made to by the club or otherwise, is borderline embarrassing at times. BUT if we were putting on a better ON ICE show. Would we all be so concerned about this issue ?
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Post by swarfiga on Jan 11, 2016 15:16:36 GMT
Nah I think a lot of folks would still have the issue regardless... The amount of people you see looking at each other shaking their heads every time he speaks! The rink has always created its atmosphere by what happens on the ice, not ever because someone like him constantly tells us to "make some noise" it gets no reaction whatsoever and it's embarrassing.
And he's deluded if he thinks it's "all 6 of them", try 600 mate
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Post by waterboy on Jan 11, 2016 15:52:12 GMT
Yup couldn't agree more, shouting to 6 storm fans to "make some noise" is embarrassing. Last week one of our guys made a great play which got the crowd going (cant remember exactly what did it) the noise picked up and the crowd started getting into the game, cue stupidly loud music which just killed the atmosphere instantly.
I personally hate the cheerleader style that he has but I can put up with it, I cant stand not being able to talk to the person next to me without shouting or saying "What/pardon" everytime they speak to me.
Ali did the job a few weeks back just simple clear announcements with music played at the right times, that's a skill in itself knowing when to play music, one he is clearly lacking.
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finchy
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Post by finchy on Jan 11, 2016 16:36:29 GMT
Can anyone remember during our first EIHL year or during the BNL years anyone complaining about the DJ/PA??
That might answer the question as to whether it's a witch-hunt or whether people moan more when we're winning.
And if it's just people having a moan for the sake of it, why is Ali being praised on this thread?
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tam
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Post by tam on Jan 11, 2016 16:58:02 GMT
not really interested in what the dj says, what cheeses me off is the volume, between periods i like to chat to the folk round about me like im sure most do, shouting to the man in the next chair is not good. after the week ali did it the volume was much better but it has crept up again especially since the braehead game. they made a proper **** up this week during the national anthem it sounded like they blew something
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ronniemac
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Post by ronniemac on Jan 11, 2016 17:45:52 GMT
What would it achieve going up to the DJ and telling him your views he is so full of himself you are not going to get through. There are plenty points he could be picked up on, i mean how hard is it to count to 5 for a start, his duties should be light background music, accurate game information etc ....... no cheerleading and over top announcing its so cheesy its embarrasing, he definitely has a negative effect on the Great Night Out.
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Post by mustapha on Jan 11, 2016 18:00:29 GMT
Think we were spoiled with Craig Stephen who was excellent behind the mic. What Flyers have now is a hobbyist who has no natural talent and no rapport with the support. He is just an irritant and I hardly see going up to the DJ booth to tell him this is going to help in anyway.
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Post by andi renson on Jan 11, 2016 18:34:10 GMT
I have asked the DJ on a couple of occasions, why he doesn't announce the shots on goal and he replied that the shots were on the scoreboard. Would accept that if all the bulbs were working. Not the DJs fault obviously
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Post by calyjags on Jan 11, 2016 18:42:49 GMT
If he doesn't announce sog as they are on the scoreboard why do we the inane "flyers are on the power play" every time when it also on the scoreboard. I realise that you can't please everybody with choice of music but it the level that he plays it at and his audio seems to be ridiculously loud
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Post by Dirkster23 on Jan 11, 2016 20:25:34 GMT
I have asked the DJ on a couple of occasions, why he doesn't announce the shots on goal and he replied that the shots were on the scoreboard. Would accept that if all the bulbs were working. Not the DJs fault obviously He manages to scream out the final score when we win, but it's on the scoreboard.
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Post by joestoyanovich on Jan 11, 2016 21:55:23 GMT
I hate music being played during a game and if I could I would ban it.
It's played far too often and far too loudly at rink. Let the crowd dictate and make the atmosphere. An atmosphere that our rink is or was famous for.
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