It isn't long ago when both Hereford United and Yeovil Town were both plying their trade in the Conference. Now Yeovil are in with a good chance of a play-off place in League One and the club are looking to the future.
Below are a few points from minutes of a recent Yeovil meeting which have been published on Ciderspace, the excellent independent Yeovil website.
The Customers Charter meeting, attended by about 40 supporters including most of the club staff, discussed all kinds of matters pertaining to the West Country club.
As regards season tickets the club said that 'they wish to encourage younger supporters to attend matches, and are therefore offering a Family Season Ticket and Match Tickets for next season, as well as allowing supporters under the age of five to enter free of charge in designated areas.'
Chairman John Fry talked about the future and said that the aim was "A Customer Focused Football Company with a National brand generating profits, competitive teams at the highest level with a redeveloped 14,000 Seater Stadium by 2012".
Fry also agreed that the club needed a marketing manager but could not afford one at present. However he agreed to meet any support with expertise in that area.
The club had received 'a lot of criticism regarding Glovers World but this was primarily down to PTV and not the Club. In regards to improving the content, PTV is planning to roll out a brand new website during the close season.'
They also plan more promotions for children and schools in the area. It was 'stated that the "Fans of the Future" initiative had been implemented in schools throughout the county with John Flatters taking the vouchers and handing them out. However the Club recognises the need to send players out to various schools and community projects and are looking to set up a schedule in order to do this. A major programme is to be developed with the launch of the Community Sports Trust this summer.'
Yeovil also promised an Improved Youth system/academy. 'The Club is actively working towards a Centre of Excellence, and at the present time working towards fulfilling the requirements.'
Food for thought?
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