oche balboa wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 12:00 pm Still no news on the venue

Skewball wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 1:01 pm Des looking a little sillier day by day after all his promises about sponsors, venues and most importantly, that it will all be done in plenty of time to sell tickets.
They are going to guarantee a piss poor turnout once again.

DavidOwen67 wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 1:04 pm

Skewball wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 1:01 pm Des looking a little sillier day by day after all his promises about sponsors, venues and most importantly, that it will all be done in plenty of time to sell tickets.
They are going to guarantee a piss poor turnout once again.

You've put "turnout' instead of "tournament".

oche balboa wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 1:21 pm Skewball with his anti bdo rhetoric again

Skewball wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 1:01 pm Des looking a little sillier day by day after all his promises about sponsors, venues and most importantly, that it will all be done in plenty of time to sell tickets.
They are going to guarantee a piss poor turnout once again.

BlueSpark wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 2:22 pm

Skewball wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 1:01 pm Des looking a little sillier day by day after all his promises about sponsors, venues and most importantly, that it will all be done in plenty of time to sell tickets.
They are going to guarantee a piss poor turnout once again.

After the pitiful showings at the last two of these, I am sure a lot of people would have been put off by that alone.
They are not learning lessons.

devosteve wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 2:54 pm Oh. I still reckon Des (or the board I guess when it comes to negative news) should cancel this. It wouldn't be missed really as long as the masters and the world championships go ahead (and are successful).

devosteve wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 2:54 pm Oh. I still reckon Des (or the board I guess when it comes to negative news) should cancel this. It wouldn't be missed really as long as the masters and the world championships go ahead (and are successful).

SPONSORSHIPS
Despite all the bad publicity received by the BDO of late I have had several meetings with a major overseas sports company who are interested in investing within the BDO, this investment would be across the board, BICC, the professional game, (men’s and ladies) youth and disabled. The contracts that we negotiate need to cover a longer period of agreementi .e.24 or 36 months that will give sponsors more continuity for promotion of not only their current brands but also any future product launches and thereby making a partnership with the BDO more attractive in the long term.

TOURNAMENT VENUES
One of our most embarrassing issues is the sort of venue we choose, I’m looking at more upmarket and well-appointed venues with glitz and glamour in easily accessible areas of the Country,after all we are the BRITISH DARTS ORGANISATION and should try and lead by example,I have already negotiated several great venues to replace existing ones along with new competitions with high incentive sponsorship.

nikkiboy wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 4:36 pm Methinks Des is finding out that the damage done to the BDO by the previous administration is beyond repair. It's almost one of those situations where it may be better if this tournament doesn't go ahead given it has no sponsor, no venue and sells no tickets.

nikkiboy wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 4:36 pm Methinks Des is finding out that the damage done to the BDO by the previous administration is beyond repair. It's almost one of those situations where it may be better if this tournament doesn't go ahead given it has no sponsor, no venue and sells no tickets.

Addicks Fan wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 3:18 pm

devosteve wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 2:54 pm Oh. I still reckon Des (or the board I guess when it comes to negative news) should cancel this. It wouldn't be missed really as long as the masters and the world championships go ahead (and are successful).

Why would he cancel something he has a 3-year tv deal for? It will go ahead, everything else about it other than the players invited is still tbc. Same old until proved otherwise!

Dannyboy wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 4:46 pm Maybe he’s talking to Lawrence Bassini?

devosteve wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 4:54 pm

Addicks Fan wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 3:18 pm

devosteve wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 2:54 pm Oh. I still reckon Des (or the board I guess when it comes to negative news) should cancel this. It wouldn't be missed really as long as the masters and the world championships go ahead (and are successful).

Why would he cancel something he has a 3-year tv deal for? It will go ahead, everything else about it other than the players invited is still tbc. Same old until proved otherwise!

If no sponsors then the BDO will be skint (some think) or have a big chunk of reserves gone. Plus if venue is announced late and you get crowds like they did at Preston it damages the product. Even Duzza was embarrassed last year with the crowd.