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Re: Bring back Paul Sullivan
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I think we need to give them a few weeks to settle in and see where we are then.
I used to like Mumbles when he used to do match nights and remember disliking Sully when he was first brought in.
Im not saying there weren't a lot of errors and admit it wasn't great off ice this evening in general but think its a bit too soon to be calling for change.
Give it a few weeks and a lot of people will have a different view i suspect.
Time will tell...
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I think we need to give them a few weeks to settle in and see where we are then.
I used to like Mumbles when he used to do match nights and remember disliking Sully when he was first brought in.
Im not saying there weren't a lot of errors and admit it wasn't great off ice this evening in general but think its a bit too soon to be calling for change.
Give it a few weeks and a lot of people will have a different view i suspect.
Time will tell...
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Re: Bring back Paul Sullivan
No sorry must disagree, I couldn't understand what he was saying, the sound level was wrong, the choice of music was wrong, no comedy tunes, the anthem was wrong, timing was out etc
I can understand that we should give him a chance, however the off ice team have had all summer to get it right!
No sorry must disagree, I couldn't understand what he was saying, the sound level was wrong, the choice of music was wrong, no comedy tunes, the anthem was wrong, timing was out etc
I can understand that we should give him a chance, however the off ice team have had all summer to get it right!
Re: Bring back Paul Sullivan
When you can not speak to the person next to you then the volume is too loud! Maximum volume is not neccessarily best acoustic effect and causes headaches.
Shouting too loud into a mike too close to your mouth causes distortions.
Excited shout of we are on a 'power play' not really required.
Music choice not my cup of tea but I'm a wrinkly and probably out of date.
Bingo? Well its a different idea but it went on a bit long.
However it was 'first night' at the DJ Corner. Lets give them a chance.
(PS was better)
When you can not speak to the person next to you then the volume is too loud! Maximum volume is not neccessarily best acoustic effect and causes headaches.
Shouting too loud into a mike too close to your mouth causes distortions.
Excited shout of we are on a 'power play' not really required.
Music choice not my cup of tea but I'm a wrinkly and probably out of date.
Bingo? Well its a different idea but it went on a bit long.
However it was 'first night' at the DJ Corner. Lets give them a chance.
(PS was better)
Re: Bring back Paul Sullivan
Happy to give anyone a chance but why oh why did we feel the need to adopt the happy clappy we're on a power play screeching approach ?? Nothing wrong with getting the crowd going but we are fans that understand the game for the most part so please remember that.
And small tip but accuracy is fairly key ! I assume the official recorders are same so no idea why so many duff calls last night and equally why none corrected ! Giving a 5 min call to a player you can clearly see on ice surely that was spotted !
Oh and turn down the incessant whirring noise from the speakers my ears are bleeding!
Happy to give anyone a chance but why oh why did we feel the need to adopt the happy clappy we're on a power play screeching approach ?? Nothing wrong with getting the crowd going but we are fans that understand the game for the most part so please remember that.
And small tip but accuracy is fairly key ! I assume the official recorders are same so no idea why so many duff calls last night and equally why none corrected ! Giving a 5 min call to a player you can clearly see on ice surely that was spotted !
Oh and turn down the incessant whirring noise from the speakers my ears are bleeding!
Re: Bring back Paul Sullivan
Paul is a Devils' fan - he understands the game, has fantastic rapport with the fans and is a consumate professional. He gets the fans with a great choice of music....and appropriate warmup tunes for the team.
Apart from umpteen pim, player name and number errors last night what was booming down the mic ' ......and the Devils are on the powerplay' all about? Paul just would'nt do that.
Paul is a Devils' fan - he understands the game, has fantastic rapport with the fans and is a consumate professional. He gets the fans with a great choice of music....and appropriate warmup tunes for the team.
Apart from umpteen pim, player name and number errors last night what was booming down the mic ' ......and the Devils are on the powerplay' all about? Paul just would'nt do that.
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Re: Bring back Paul Sullivan
Yeah, totally agree with everything said here
And like Mazza03 said, there is no need to say smart solutions Cardiff Devils every time
ASHIPP said:
Paul is a Devils' fan - he understands the game, has fantastic rapport with the fans and is a consumate professional. He gets the fans with a great choice of music....and appropriate warmup tunes for the team.
Apart from umpteen pim, player name and number errors last night what was booming down the mic ' ......and the Devils are on the powerplay' all about? Paul just would'nt do that.
Apart from umpteen pim, player name and number errors last night what was booming down the mic ' ......and the Devils are on the powerplay' all about? Paul just would'nt do that.
And like Mazza03 said, there is no need to say smart solutions Cardiff Devils every time
Re: Bring back Paul Sullivan
Why don't we all start watching tennis instead?
While were on the subject of change (already) which players should we gas?
Wasn't at the game admittedly, but give it/him a chance :!:
For everyone who hates bingo, dozens will like it and would of enjoyed it.
Try and have a laugh and watch the hockey!
ITS BACK you know!
As for the sound, hasn't it always been naff? You can never hear Franny's interviews. Could be something to do with the venue we play in?
Smart solutions are a sponsor so probably have to be mentioned constantly. Like the RAF sponsored penalty box, or whatever it was.
Annoying yes, but ....
Why don't we all start watching tennis instead?
While were on the subject of change (already) which players should we gas?
Wasn't at the game admittedly, but give it/him a chance :!:
For everyone who hates bingo, dozens will like it and would of enjoyed it.
Try and have a laugh and watch the hockey!
ITS BACK you know!
As for the sound, hasn't it always been naff? You can never hear Franny's interviews. Could be something to do with the venue we play in?
Smart solutions are a sponsor so probably have to be mentioned constantly. Like the RAF sponsored penalty box, or whatever it was.
Annoying yes, but ....
Re: Bring back Paul Sullivan
Here's my 2 pence;
- If I took 5 years out of my job and came back to work I reckon it would take me a while to get back up to the standard I was.
- The volume issue is down to mic technique and can be solved in seconds. When you raise your volume, move further from the mic. No big deal.
- For me the music was far more appropriate for hockey, especially the brand we're playing this year. Everyone will have their own opinion on what music they like to listen to. IMO the club should just go with how they want to brand the product. If last night's example is it, I'm happy!
- The drumming is a great idea. Just needs refining.
- If we have to hear Smart Solutions every time to bring in more money or whatever the arrangement is...it's probably not going to ruin my entire evening. :lol:
- Nice reference Skippy. This was the most predictable thread on here today and will no doubt be replicated the next time there's a change :lol:
Ultimately, I'd be surprised if any of the points raised in this thread prevented fans attending a game. I've no doubt, like the team itself, things will Improve throughout the season.
I had a great time last night! Hockey was awesome, couldn't get to sleep from the buzz! How it used to be
Here's my 2 pence;
- If I took 5 years out of my job and came back to work I reckon it would take me a while to get back up to the standard I was.
- The volume issue is down to mic technique and can be solved in seconds. When you raise your volume, move further from the mic. No big deal.
- For me the music was far more appropriate for hockey, especially the brand we're playing this year. Everyone will have their own opinion on what music they like to listen to. IMO the club should just go with how they want to brand the product. If last night's example is it, I'm happy!
- The drumming is a great idea. Just needs refining.
- If we have to hear Smart Solutions every time to bring in more money or whatever the arrangement is...it's probably not going to ruin my entire evening. :lol:
- Nice reference Skippy. This was the most predictable thread on here today and will no doubt be replicated the next time there's a change :lol:
Ultimately, I'd be surprised if any of the points raised in this thread prevented fans attending a game. I've no doubt, like the team itself, things will Improve throughout the season.
I had a great time last night! Hockey was awesome, couldn't get to sleep from the buzz! How it used to be
Re: Bring back Paul Sullivan
I wasn't at the game either and believe in people being given a chance to improve, I also believe if it ain't broke don't fix it. As for the sound I have to be honest you picked the worst example, it was only Franny's interviews I had trouble understanding
However the off ice product is part of the ticket price and should therefore not be diluted, if it was a 'friendly' price and the product was being trialled fair enough but tickets were full price and the customers deserve a polished product
Hockey has taken the lead in UK sport for providing the off ice product and also doing it well. The Devils have been a large part of setting this standard within the league. In Ragan's own words 'we have the best off ice product in the league ' and it was true, the other clubs envied it and tried to replicate it Rugby and football have followed that lead to improve their product, the club now have to compete with Premiership football in the city on top of the Rugby culture that exists in Wales and those sports are now doing it better.
For those that come back and say they would rather see the money spent on the ice, I agree but we were already at a good and acceptable level and could have at least maintained that without massive investment.
The off ice product is what brings newbies back until they have seen a few good games, for the regular fan it makes no odds. If a newbie is unlucky enough to see a couple of dire boring games ( they do happen ) in a row they may never return, especially if the presentation is poor.
We need to build up the fan base in the run up to the new arena by attracting people to the sport
By the look of the posts and Twitter this morning the club have taken another step backwards going forward
I wasn't at the game either and believe in people being given a chance to improve, I also believe if it ain't broke don't fix it. As for the sound I have to be honest you picked the worst example, it was only Franny's interviews I had trouble understanding
However the off ice product is part of the ticket price and should therefore not be diluted, if it was a 'friendly' price and the product was being trialled fair enough but tickets were full price and the customers deserve a polished product
Hockey has taken the lead in UK sport for providing the off ice product and also doing it well. The Devils have been a large part of setting this standard within the league. In Ragan's own words 'we have the best off ice product in the league ' and it was true, the other clubs envied it and tried to replicate it Rugby and football have followed that lead to improve their product, the club now have to compete with Premiership football in the city on top of the Rugby culture that exists in Wales and those sports are now doing it better.
For those that come back and say they would rather see the money spent on the ice, I agree but we were already at a good and acceptable level and could have at least maintained that without massive investment.
The off ice product is what brings newbies back until they have seen a few good games, for the regular fan it makes no odds. If a newbie is unlucky enough to see a couple of dire boring games ( they do happen ) in a row they may never return, especially if the presentation is poor.
We need to build up the fan base in the run up to the new arena by attracting people to the sport
By the look of the posts and Twitter this morning the club have taken another step backwards going forward
Re: Bring back Paul Sullivan
Well said that man.
Soundwave1 said:
Here's my 2 pence;
- If I took 5 years out of my job and came back to work I reckon it would take me a while to get back up to the standard I was.
- The volume issue is down to mic technique and can be solved in seconds. When you raise your volume, move further from the mic. No big deal.
- For me the music was far more appropriate for hockey, especially the brand we're playing this year. Everyone will have their own opinion on what music they like to listen to. IMO the club should just go with how they want to brand the product. If last night's example is it, I'm happy!
- The drumming is a great idea. Just needs refining.
- If we have to hear Smart Solutions every time to bring in more money or whatever the arrangement is...it's probably not going to ruin my entire evening. :lol:
- Nice reference Skippy. This was the most predictable thread on here today and will no doubt be replicated the next time there's a change :lol:
Ultimately, I'd be surprised if any of the points raised in this thread prevented fans attending a game. I've no doubt, like the team itself, things will Improve throughout the season.
I had a great time last night! Hockey was awesome, couldn't get to sleep from the buzz! How it used to be
- If I took 5 years out of my job and came back to work I reckon it would take me a while to get back up to the standard I was.
- The volume issue is down to mic technique and can be solved in seconds. When you raise your volume, move further from the mic. No big deal.
- For me the music was far more appropriate for hockey, especially the brand we're playing this year. Everyone will have their own opinion on what music they like to listen to. IMO the club should just go with how they want to brand the product. If last night's example is it, I'm happy!
- The drumming is a great idea. Just needs refining.
- If we have to hear Smart Solutions every time to bring in more money or whatever the arrangement is...it's probably not going to ruin my entire evening. :lol:
- Nice reference Skippy. This was the most predictable thread on here today and will no doubt be replicated the next time there's a change :lol:
Ultimately, I'd be surprised if any of the points raised in this thread prevented fans attending a game. I've no doubt, like the team itself, things will Improve throughout the season.
I had a great time last night! Hockey was awesome, couldn't get to sleep from the buzz! How it used to be
Re: Bring back Paul Sullivan
Well the announcer is Microphone Mumbles so I guess he lived up/down? to his name. If I remember correctly he was a p/t actor so should presumably have learned microphone technique.
Smart Solutions is yet another of Ragan's companies so is its constant announcement really likely to bring in more money?
Well the announcer is Microphone Mumbles so I guess he lived up/down? to his name. If I remember correctly he was a p/t actor so should presumably have learned microphone technique.
Smart Solutions is yet another of Ragan's companies so is its constant announcement really likely to bring in more money?