Do we no longer employ ball boys?

Is this another cost cutting exercise to save a few pennies?

To see Smithies having to run 30 yards to get a ball to take a goal kick when we are losing was insane.

There was nobody around the pitch getting the ball back Into play quickly.

Mind you, at least we saved £100 on the night eh? Far more valuable than 3 pts!!

It must have been instigated in the Warnock days of taking as much time out of the game as possible.
Teams that are confident in their own ability and want to win games want the ball in play as quickly as possible.
Unfortunately we haven't been like that for quite a while.

Lee,

The ball boys are not paid.


All though City No longer have a full-time fans liaison officer , they have a two day a week one now.

You would not believe the cost cutting from ticket office, shop etc

But it’s funny Dalman & Choo have massive, beyond expenses.

Most of the ball boys used to be from the academy My boy was never paid to do it so can’t see how they are saving money Many clubs will use academy kids as they can observe the professionals doing their job and hopefully learn something

Thought exactly this the other night. Absolute joke.

Another example of the people who run the club hving no idea how football works.

I'm sure we could find ball boys to volunteer too btw

Probably a Health and Safety issue just in case the ball boys get hit.
Snowflakes.

Been like it for a while and its costing us. Some clubs use them to their advantage - wrongly in my opinion- by using them to get the ball quickly into the hands of the home side when its their throw. Been a few times this season when we have been chasing the game and had to go searching for the ball.

Shouldn't cost anything. I would think the u14s or whatever would be honoured to do it. They used to clean the players boots and sweep the terraces in my day.

It never cost money FACT.

It was U16s at one stage I believe.

Is there anything at the club that you're pleased about?

Do agree about the ball boys though. And the fact we don't seem to have more than 2 footballs max

Is there anything at the club that you're pleased about?

Do agree about the ball boys though. And the fact we don't seem to have more than 2 footballs max

It does seem like that but Lee's a top guy...

I thought there were 'ball boys' there midweek; there was certainly a kid hovering around Marlon Pack everytime he needed a towel prior to a throw-in in front of us?

Ironically, it has crossed my mind of late that those retrieving the ball appear (shall we say) less than energetic in their task

Surely, any reductions in numbers cannot be a 'money' issue when traditionally, as at the rugby, ball boys tended to come from the youth ranks?

Is this another cost cutting exercise to save a few pennies?

To see Smithies having to run 30 yards to get a ball to take a goal kick when we are losing was insane.

There was nobody around the pitch getting the ball back Into play quickly.

Mind you, at least we saved £100 on the night eh? Far more valuable than 3 pts!!

For god's sake!! Ball boys have NEVER been paid,always been that way, so stop bleating, well at least about bollocks eh???

Been told today is COVID-19 and least amount of people touching the ball the better

Is this another cost cutting exercise to save a few pennies?

To see Smithies having to run 30 yards to get a ball to take a goal kick when we are losing was insane.

There was nobody around the pitch getting the ball back Into play quickly.

Mind you, at least we saved £100 on the night eh? Far more valuable than 3 pts!!

For god's sake!! Ball boys have NEVER been paid,always been that way, so stop bleating, well at least about bollocks eh???

Fine, if they aren't paid, then where are they?

its all to do with Covid, they are not allowed into what is termed the RED ZONE ( the field of play) that was in place as soon as play restarted after the first lockdown

We had ball boys yesterday, if you were actually at the game you would see they sit on stools behind the advertising boards. FFS open you're eyes and stop talking crap.

We had ball boys yesterday, if you were actually at the game you would see they sit on stools behind the advertising boards. FFS open you're eyes and stop talking crap.

Just about to post same? people obviously dont watch games otherwise would see that they are there every game ok not very efficient but that's due to fact cannot enter playing area and ball tends to go into stands so fans throw ball back.... but point about cost saving is an utter crap comment and just another cheap shot at club without foundation..

Firstly not a cheap shot really. If they were there against QPR then I didn't see one of them.

If your happy that our keeper chases over to the touchline to get a ball when were losing then that's your prerogative.

And Jefftheref, I'm talking about the QPR game. Did you see any at that match, cos I certainly didnt.

Firstly not a cheap shot really. If they were there against QPR then I didn't see one of them.

If your happy that our keeper chases over to the touchline to get a ball when were losing then that's your prerogative.

And Jefftheref, I'm talking about the QPR game. Did you see any at that match, cos I certainly didnt.

The boys are at every game like I said not very efficient but they are there .... why did you bring up cost cutting into argument when every man and his dog knows ball boys are usually local kids or academy players which means no cost to club unless you count free entry to ground do losing gate money for 4 ball boys and parents? Dress it up anyway you like but you made out it was cost cutting excersise? You may have valid criticism of club on many things but surely find out facts before making statements that are not true.

I'm not aware of the clubs policy on ball boys and whether they are paid.

Am happy to oblige. To confirm that if they act as ball boys for free and as a benefit to the club, then for goodness sake get a new bunch in, cos the one's apparantly there against QPR appeared to have sat on their backsides all game.

I was at a Dorking Wanderers game a few weeks back, behind the dugout, the manager radio's in with some frustration 'where the hell are the ball boys, tell them to do their job properly.

I hope Morison does the same thing.

I'm not aware of the clubs policy on ball boys and whether they are paid.

Am happy to oblige. To confirm that if they act as ball boys for free and as a benefit to the club, then for goodness sake get a new bunch in, cos the one's apparantly there against QPR appeared to have sat on their backsides all game.

I was at a Dorking Wanderers game a few weeks back, behind the dugout, the manager radio's in with some frustration 'where the hell are the ball boys, tell them to do their job properly.

I hope Morison does the same thing.

You are really reaching now!! You have had it CLEARLY explained to you, yet want to bleat at any opportunity that arises, covid restricts their movements for "safety" reasons.

Yes I bet morisons biggest concern,will be to have a pop at some volunteer kids!! Cos they could cost us a win.really?????

BARCLAY are you real !!!!!!! GET A LIFE

I'm not aware of the clubs policy on ball boys and whether they are paid.

Am happy to oblige. To confirm that if they act as ball boys for free and as a benefit to the club, then for goodness sake get a new bunch in, cos the one's apparantly there against QPR appeared to have sat on their backsides all game.

I was at a Dorking Wanderers game a few weeks back, behind the dugout, the manager radio's in with some frustration 'where the hell are the ball boys, tell them to do their job properly.

I hope Morison does the same thing.

Since time immemorial ball boys at all clubs have been apprentices or local school lads and you say you didn't know that... .. for once admit you was wrong in your statement because you are sounding like roathy always right and never admitting got something wrong... as for other clubs ball boys thats got nothing to do with this thread or argument? Ever thought reason they're slow is been told to be or you wanting them to give ball back to opposition quickly to catch out city as well? Not sure ever seen ball boys at club quickly get ball back unless time running out and we are losing ....

I'm not aware of the clubs policy on ball boys and whether they are paid.

Am happy to oblige. To confirm that if they act as ball boys for free and as a benefit to the club, then for goodness sake get a new bunch in, cos the one's apparantly there against QPR appeared to have sat on their backsides all game.

I was at a Dorking Wanderers game a few weeks back, behind the dugout, the manager radio's in with some frustration 'where the hell are the ball boys, tell them to do their job properly.

I hope Morison does the same thing.

Since time immemorial ball boys at all clubs have been apprentices or local school lads and you say you didn't know that... .. for once admit you was wrong in your statement because you are sounding like roathy always right and never admitting got something wrong... as for other clubs ball boys thats got nothing to do with this thread or argument? Ever thought reason they're slow is been told to be or you wanting them to give ball back to opposition quickly to catch out city as well? Not sure ever seen ball boys at club quickly get ball back unless time running out and we are losing ....

Allan, I know you said 'like' but Lee is 100% not Roathy; although that specific narcissistic weirdo is still floating around like a dead fish stuck in a warm box for a week!

Lee is known to many on this Forum and a tidy guy

I'm not aware of the clubs policy on ball boys and whether they are paid.

Am happy to oblige. To confirm that if they act as ball boys for free and as a benefit to the club, then for goodness sake get a new bunch in, cos the one's apparantly there against QPR appeared to have sat on their backsides all game.

I was at a Dorking Wanderers game a few weeks back, behind the dugout, the manager radio's in with some frustration 'where the hell are the ball boys, tell them to do their job properly.

I hope Morison does the same thing.

Since time immemorial ball boys at all clubs have been apprentices or local school lads and you say you didn't know that... .. for once admit you was wrong in your statement because you are sounding like roathy always right and never admitting got something wrong... as for other clubs ball boys thats got nothing to do with this thread or argument? Ever thought reason they're slow is been told to be or you wanting them to give ball back to opposition quickly to catch out city as well? Not sure ever seen ball boys at club quickly get ball back unless time running out and we are losing ....

Allan, I know you said 'like' but Lee is 100% not Roathy; although that specific narcissistic weirdo is still floating around like a dead fish stuck in a warm box for a week!

Lee is known to many on this Forum and a tidy guy

Chris that's why said "like" in his persistence that he's not wrong.... I was being as fair as could be in my response like saying he as some valid reasons for having go at club but with his statement he clearly doesnt have a proverbial leg to stand on.... perhaps if he was seen to he human people will not see him in a one dimensional way? Like you say decent guy shame he's perseved differently ..

I'm not aware of the clubs policy on ball boys and whether they are paid.

Am happy to oblige. To confirm that if they act as ball boys for free and as a benefit to the club, then for goodness sake get a new bunch in, cos the one's apparantly there against QPR appeared to have sat on their backsides all game.

I was at a Dorking Wanderers game a few weeks back, behind the dugout, the manager radio's in with some frustration 'where the hell are the ball boys, tell them to do their job properly.

I hope Morison does the same thing.

Since time immemorial ball boys at all clubs have been apprentices or local school lads and you say you didn't know that... .. for once admit you was wrong in your statement because you are sounding like roathy always right and never admitting got something wrong... as for other clubs ball boys thats got nothing to do with this thread or argument? Ever thought reason they're slow is been told to be or you wanting them to give ball back to opposition quickly to catch out city as well? Not sure ever seen ball boys at club quickly get ball back unless time running out and we are losing ....

Allan, I know you said 'like' but Lee is 100% not Roathy; although that specific narcissistic weirdo is still floating around like a dead fish stuck in a warm box for a week!

Lee is known to many on this Forum and a tidy guy

Chris that's why said "like" in his persistence that he's not wrong.... I was being as fair as could be in my response like saying he as some valid reasons for having go at club but with his statement he clearly doesnt have a proverbial leg to stand on.... perhaps if he was seen to he human people will not see him in a one dimensional way? Like you say decent guy shame he's perseved differently ..

Anyway doesn't matter I'm done with swimming against the tide on here here .

As I said, I was happy to oblige based on the fact that no I wasn't aware ball boys were volunteers.

If I didnt make it plain enough, then yes, in saying what I said, I was happy to admit that I was wrong. That was my intention.

There are some on here, who have a pop just because its Barclay1.

Whistler, yes I am real. I do have a life, and like many, it can be tough. Speaking honestly and openly about my club, and releasing my frustration doesn't make me feel Important, it makes me feel as if I have an opinion and I'm grateful to this board for offering this opportunity for doing so.

As I said, I was happy to oblige based on the fact that no I wasn't aware ball boys were volunteers.

If I didnt make it plain enough, then yes, in saying what I said, I was happy to admit that I was wrong. That was my intention.

There are some on here, who have a pop just because its Barclay1.

Whistler, yes I am real. I do have a life, and like many, it can be tough. Speaking honestly and openly about my club, and releasing my frustration doesn't make me feel Important, it makes me feel as if I have an opinion and I'm grateful to this board for offering this opportunity for doing so.

Lee you carry on with your opinions may not agree with you most of times but different views on subjects make forum more interesting than having to agree with people to keep them happy..
Ps I know your not roathy...

Spoilt little fat boy getting what he deserved.

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Lee,

The ball boys are not paid.


All though City No longer have a full-time fans liaison officer , they have a two day a week one now.

You would not believe the cost cutting from ticket office, shop etc

But it’s funny Dalman & Choo have massive, beyond expenses.

May be Dalman or the Fans Fav Choo could double up and act as ball boys ,then again they could always get Vassell to help out
All on the wage bill

On the general point on ball boys, and this isn't a criticism of the boys themselves, but the way they are 'managed' - we don't have enough to cover the ground, and for the entire period of my return to the City and watching regularly (12 years), they have delivered a poor service.

Slow to get up, hardly ever get into the field of play - Covid my arse by the way, they've never done that as a matter of routine - to me, it smacks of poor management.

And don't get me started on the inept ticketing website technology, or the awful PA system...

Rant over

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