Peripheral Thoughts

[markd]

Just a few thoughts on off-the-field matters following yesterday's fabulous win over Cambridge.

1. Music. I know it's sacrilegious, but not everybody loves 'Sweet Caroline' at every event. Upon yesterday's final whistle, the applause and appreciation of supporters was immediately drowned out by Neil Diamond. If music has to be played, could it be put on hold until the player 'tunnel' is finished? Neil Diamond is not our 16th man!

2. It's great to see MSA represented so well in the programme. A minor suggestion for the player interview; could the question be prefixed by "MSA" rather than 'We said" and the answer by 'Elliot' rather than 'Elliot said'? These are already printed in bold, so there should be little room for confusion.

3. On the subject of the programme, is it worth considering a 'where are they now' feature? I'm sure the MPA is in touch with many who might be prepared to share a page of Moseley memories similar to the MSA Champagne Moment mentioned above. Of course, this takes time and resource, but it's just a thought (inspired by the upcoming 50th anniversary of MCW beating the All Blacks).

4. It would great to hear a ground update, perhaps in Moseley Matters. With the closed stand dismantled and most of the 'hospitality boxes' gone, are there any near(ish) term plans? One suggestion might be some anti-pigeon netting in the stand - they obviously sit [sic] at a great height!

5. I think RFU regulations stipulate that if a game is going to finish under lights, they must be on at the start. Given current energy costs, perhaps representation could be made to reconsider this; it would also be more environmentally friendly.

Come on Mose!

[beermonster]

Re 4 maybe we could train the pigeons to convey covert tactical messages to the team...

[Westcountry Mose]

I would not be surprised to discover that the pigeons come from TW2. Pretty much everyone outside the Premiership seems to get s**t on.

[southernmose]

Nov 13, 2022 18:31:47 GMT markd said:

Just a few thoughts on off-the-field matters following yesterday's fabulous win over Cambridge.

1. Music. I know it's sacrilegious, but not everybody loves 'Sweet Caroline' at every event. Upon yesterday's final whistle, the applause and appreciation of supporters was immediately drowned out by Neil Diamond. If music has to be played, could it be put on hold until the player 'tunnel' is finished? Neil Diamond is not our 16th man!

There was a time when The Gambler was a fixture, that suited us much better

2. It's great to see MSA represented so well in the programme. A minor suggestion for the player interview; could the question be prefixed by "MSA" rather than 'We said" and the answer by 'Elliot' rather than 'Elliot said'? These are already printed in bold, so there should be little room for confusion.

It's the only interview page like it I've ever seen. To be honest, I don't know why it needs to say anything at all. It's obviously the MSA asking the questions, so why not just write each reply in italics? It says who they're speaking to at the top of the interview. Would be a really quick thing to make look more professional IMO. The interviews themselves are great, and it's a really valuable part of the programme - just needs a tweak.

3. On the subject of the programme, is it worth considering a 'where are they now' feature? I'm sure the MPA is in touch with many who might be prepared to share a page of Moseley memories similar to the MSA Champagne Moment mentioned above. Of course, this takes time and resource, but it's just a thought (inspired by the upcoming 50th anniversary of MCW beating the All Blacks).

would very much support this, with the caveat you note that this would take some time (which might not be available. However, great idea). 

4. It would great to hear a ground update, perhaps in Moseley Matters. With the closed stand dismantled and most of the 'hospitality boxes' gone, are there any near(ish) term plans? One suggestion might be some anti-pigeon netting in the stand - they obviously sit [sic] at a great height!

yes - I do feel strongly that 'occupied sides' are a statement of intent. After peaking at something on three sides of the ground, we're heading back towards one  - unless there's something in the planning... anyway, agree that what was there probably needed to go but would be interesting to know if there are any plans.

5. I think RFU regulations stipulate that if a game is going to finish under lights, they must be on at the start. Given current energy costs, perhaps representation could be made to reconsider this; it would also be more environmentally friendly.

True, but they also state that you can bring the kick-off forward - potentially easier to just use the existing regs to play earlier and not have the lights on at all? 

Come on Mose!

[kingsheathlad]

Point 5.
The lights need some attention.i know it's a huge cost to replace but a number of bulbs not working which was the same last season.

[CJB1]

It feels that the pre-match music selection has been the same for some considerable time. Is it time for a fresh playlist? But don't ask me to do it, my selection would clear the ground within 5 minutes.

And I do agree that Sweet Caroline can grate after a while. So what should replace it?

[grooveavenue]

Musical Interludes and Celebrations.

I think this seems like a repeat of a HUGE Forum contribution by many re pre/score/post match time musical compositions we had some months ago.
Maybe a reference to that significant input may hold answers to this "Concerned of Moseley" critique group.

[brucehampton]

2. Very happy to tweak the programme. To be honest I had never really thought about it - just used the template from the previous author.

[southernmose]

Nov 18, 2022 6:28:02 GMT brucehampton said:

2. Very happy to tweak the programme. To be honest I had never really thought about it - just used the template from the previous author.

thanks Bruce - as I said, the content's really good, it's the 'we said/they said' bit that's jarring. Personally I'd just drop it and have questions non-italic, and answers either italic, or non-italic but bold. Over to you anyway!