General Sports Worldwide

For all things Barrow AFC. Keep discussions civil and fair, we're all Barrow aren't we!

User avatar
Jim
BarrowAFC Veteran
Posts: 7212
Joined: Wed May 28, 2008 4:45 pm
Contact:

Re: General Sports Worldwide

Post by Jim » Tue Jun 30, 2026 4:31 pm

From their web site, it looks as though they have done some useful projects that produced benefits with other clubs at the lower levels of EFL and National League, so it looks like a good move. It will be interesting to see what develops.

User avatar
Jonty
BarrowAFC Veteran
Posts: 10916
Joined: Wed May 28, 2008 11:01 pm
Contact:

Re: General Sports Worldwide

Post by Jonty » Tue Jun 30, 2026 4:57 pm

Revenue streams need to be maximised. Not just match day. These guys are experts in what they do so hopefully it brings about increased in commercial revenues.

Just hope they understand Barrow and the club don’t take their eye off the average matchday goer and put price points in for sponsorships/ hospitality that are out of reach.
Still searching for the Young Soul Rebels
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mYxZUJt4xc

bluessupporter
Platinum Member
Posts: 3221
Joined: Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:23 pm

Re: General Sports Worldwide

Post by bluessupporter » Tue Jun 30, 2026 4:58 pm

If Paul Hornby thinks it's a good idea that's OK for me.

MisterPleasant
BarrowAFC Veteran
Posts: 5160
Joined: Fri Aug 28, 2020 10:29 am
Contact:

Re: General Sports Worldwide

Post by MisterPleasant » Tue Jun 30, 2026 5:42 pm

There's only one criterion: will they generate more than they cost? If so, fine.
Don't let the old man in.

Bingo
Platinum Member
Posts: 4086
Joined: Fri Jun 06, 2008 12:43 am
Location: Failsworth, Manchester
Contact:

Re: General Sports Worldwide

Post by Bingo » Tue Jun 30, 2026 10:26 pm

The club have been poor commercially for a number of years if it generates more money that is great

The company behind it will be delighted to get the gig because it is clear to everyone there are loads of ways the club can make more money

Good luck to them

HenneysKnee
BarrowAFC Veteran
Posts: 8277
Joined: Wed Jun 29, 2011 10:28 pm
Contact:

Re: General Sports Worldwide

Post by HenneysKnee » Wed Jul 01, 2026 7:22 am

The case study from Carlisle sounds promising, obviously a lot bigger club than us but at least they’ve experience of doing stuff in the national league

User avatar
Adam29
BarrowAFC Veteran
Posts: 7240
Joined: Wed May 28, 2008 5:57 pm
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Contact:

Re: General Sports Worldwide

Post by Adam29 » Wed Jul 01, 2026 2:48 pm

Carlisle fans praise their corporate hospitality offerings so if they’ve played any part on that side then can only think good things

Pedro
Platinum Member
Posts: 3432
Joined: Wed May 06, 2015 11:23 pm

Re: General Sports Worldwide

Post by Pedro » Wed Jul 01, 2026 7:16 pm

We've been stung by Charlatans in the past.
This deal should be minimum outlay balanced with a good percentage paid to the Consultants from revenue they earn.

We are not commercially savy the deal with the Hospice tarnished both the Hospice and the club under Paul Casson..

John_Bucks
Gold Member
Posts: 2351
Joined: Thu May 29, 2008 12:37 am
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Contact:

Re: General Sports Worldwide

Post by John_Bucks » Wed Jul 01, 2026 7:47 pm

Pedro wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2026 7:16 pm We've been stung by Charlatans in the past.
This deal should be minimum outlay balanced with a good percentage paid to the Consultants from revenue they earn.

We are not commercially savy the deal with the Hospice tarnished both the Hospice and the club under Paul Casson..
Christ Pedro let it go mate
Life is always better when it's better

Pedro
Platinum Member
Posts: 3432
Joined: Wed May 06, 2015 11:23 pm

Re: General Sports Worldwide

Post by Pedro » Wed Jul 01, 2026 7:56 pm

John_Bucks wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2026 7:47 pm
Pedro wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2026 7:16 pm We've been stung by Charlatans in the past.
This deal should be minimum outlay balanced with a good percentage paid to the Consultants from revenue they earn.

We are not commercially savy the deal with the Hospice tarnished both the Hospice and the club under Paul Casson..
Christ Pedro let it go mate

Its about learning from past mistakes so I have let it go,you don't forget you learn.
That attitude saw my ex brother law have 5 wives ,4 in 20 years!!!

Failing to plan is planning to fail.

Bingo
Platinum Member
Posts: 4086
Joined: Fri Jun 06, 2008 12:43 am
Location: Failsworth, Manchester
Contact:

Re: General Sports Worldwide

Post by Bingo » Wed Jul 01, 2026 8:25 pm

Maybe it was his brother in law he was looking to change

olefogey
Member
Posts: 203
Joined: Thu May 28, 2009 11:34 pm

Re: General Sports Worldwide

Post by olefogey » Wed Jul 01, 2026 9:09 pm

Bingo wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2026 8:25 pm Maybe it was his brother in law he was looking to change
😅🤣😂😆

Pedro
Platinum Member
Posts: 3432
Joined: Wed May 06, 2015 11:23 pm

Re: General Sports Worldwide

Post by Pedro » Wed Jul 01, 2026 9:21 pm

Bingo wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2026 8:25 pm Maybe it was his brother in law he was looking to change
No that happened after he had wife number four I got my p45

MisterPleasant
BarrowAFC Veteran
Posts: 5160
Joined: Fri Aug 28, 2020 10:29 am
Contact:

Re: General Sports Worldwide

Post by MisterPleasant » Wed Jul 01, 2026 9:51 pm

Pedro wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2026 7:56 pm
John_Bucks wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2026 7:47 pm

Christ Pedro let it go mate

Its about learning from past mistakes so I have let it go,you don't forget you learn.
That attitude saw my ex brother law have 5 wives ,4 in 20 years!!!

Failing to plan is planning to fail.
One mistake you haven't learned from, Pedro, is putting your comment within someone else's quote so we haven't a clue who has said what! :roll:
Don't let the old man in.

Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Bluestandguy and 27 guests