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Post by pucklegas on Sept 30, 2019 11:56:05 GMT
Season ticket in East stand £410, roughly £18 a game good value I would say, nothing is cheap these days. Considering it was £390.00 for at least 3 seasons, it's certainly competitive in my opinion. Some 82 ers pay less than us but until we have the champagne super Nova arena, its supply and demand, my seven year old wants to go every week so might have to re locate as cannot afford £840 a season. It's a great view as well so as you say competitive Phil.
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Post by lastminutewinner on Sept 30, 2019 12:05:36 GMT
The same people not going and moaning it’s too expensive will be the same people who moan about a lack of investment. Hammer. Nail. Head.
Maybe it is the same people, maybe not, but if it is I couldn't really blame them.
I know many who have stopped going recently and its more to do with the fact that there is little direction for this club currently, or at least that is what it seems from the lack of communication and any visual progress (i.e training ground). These people have put plenty of money into the club over the years and seem to be a bit disillusioned as to where we are heading.
On the pitch - the results are going well but the performances are not as good as you would expect from a side in our position which I think says more about the quality of L1 this season that anything else. I don't feel there is much belief that we will keep this going. I personally couldn't give a toss as long as we win football matches, but know many fans liked to be entertained in the process.
In 2010 we played Brighton away in league one and the attendance was just under 7000, not too dissimilar to what we are seeing here now. Brighton's average home attendance last season was over 30k. The difference is they had a friend of mine Tony Bloom who was willing to move the club forward with the new ground, and we have just had a succession of empty promises.
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Post by lpgas on Sept 30, 2019 15:46:56 GMT
football is expensive, and it starts with the Prem and washes downwards
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Post by aghast on Sept 30, 2019 17:24:20 GMT
football is expensive, and it starts with the Prem and washes downwards It took a while, but it's true. All the other clubs have watched in amazement at the prices charged by the big clubs and then realised that they can get away with it too. That's because they have a sort of captive fanbase. If you think watching us is too expensive, you can't just get your football at Mangotsfield United as an alternative supplier. So attendances are down, but the rock solid core carry on regardless of cost. I would also dispute that season tickets are good value. They're cheaper than paying on the day, but not cheap at all in absolute terms. It's a really expensive day out, as others have said, and although our club can't be blamed in isolation, it's a rotten business when ordinary working people are spending so much on something they've been passionate about all their lives. It's not as simple as saying 'if it's too expensive, then don't go'. A football club is a community, a place to meet friends, and something very special to many. And the football industry have exploited that to rip off the fans.
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Post by mehewmagic on Sept 30, 2019 18:12:11 GMT
Any chance the Club can sell 'blocks' of tickets (ie 6 or 8 game packages)? I can't justify a season ticket as I live in London and there is no way I can get to a decent majority of the games. So I drive 300 miles (which is a lot of petrol) and then buy relatively expensive tickets individually. So the "it's only £12.50 a ticket" argument does not work for me. Some kind of half way house might help. I'll message Tom G. we did just that a while back - 5 and 10 game books of 'flexi tickets'. They were a great idea, exactly for people like yourself, but were very bureaucratic and had caveats. In these days of electronic cards and scanners, I'd expect that they could be much easier to administer and use now.
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Post by Topper Gas on Sept 30, 2019 18:50:27 GMT
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Post by axegas on Sept 30, 2019 18:57:30 GMT
Might be something to do with the fact that the ticket scanners were introduced and they haven’t managed to find a way to bring it over yet? Is Tom Gorringe still doing his suggestion box as this is something I would add to it.
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Post by gregsy on Sept 30, 2019 19:06:36 GMT
Might be something to do with the fact that the ticket scanners were introduced and they haven’t managed to find a way to bring it over yet? Is Tom Gorringe still doing his suggestion box as this is something I would add to it. I'll chase this up with him as well.... I'm not a warrior sort who demands of his rights, but the conjunction of no flexi ticket and no early bird prices is worth questioning isn't it, especially reading some posts on here.... I'll get an email off to Tom tomorrow.....
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Post by oldgas on Sept 30, 2019 19:10:08 GMT
There has been plenty of talk as to why attendances are down. I suggest that it's more a case of getting back to normal. For three years I think that we benefitted from the Darrell factor - charismatic manager and two promotions on the bounce. As an irregular visitor to the Mem I thought I'd give some explanation as to what factors influence whether or not I go to games. As a background I typically watch 10 games a season with my two teenage sons (including two or three away games). In order of importance 1.Time/opportunity - with three children the opportunity isn't always there 2.Cost - it's a considerable cost to take the three of us. I'd like to see a few 'quid a kid' type promotions 3.Standard of football(entertainment) - I'd say that the last two years have been dreadful. I saw fewer games last season than usual. I thought todays game showed improvement 4.Keenness of my boys - if they want to go then I'll make more of an effort (bit of family bonding). Last year the oldest was bored with the football, this year he seems keener - partly explains why we've been to 4 games already. 5.Weather 6.Is it an important game? - like anyone else big games carry more weight 7.General air of negativity - I discovered this forum at the beginning of the year and whilst I find it fascinating my word is it depressing at times 8.State of the pasties - they used to be great and part of the matchday experience for my boys. Not so this year. . . . 99. Are we getting a new stadium? - Don't understand why this is a consideration 100. Are we getting new owners? - Again don't get it - it's not of the slightest concern on a matchday to me, my sons, my brother, my cousin, my colleagues or anyone else I know Agree with you. It’s nothing like it used to be, when my father would take 3 of us, ( tin hat ready) to both clubs home games. The game is now, very much, a business and I think there will be a fair few more like you. Yeah, when I was a kid it was Rovers one week, City the next. I always preferred Rovers but wouldn't be allowed to go away, or afford to. The entrance fee was much more reasonable then. I wouldn't dream of going to a City game now. I wouldn't want to pay their prices to help them, also I absolutely hate that Sh1t club now. How times have changed!
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Post by rovers5charlton5 on Sept 30, 2019 22:33:36 GMT
Just wondered if any of you think L1 football at 20 -25 quid a ticket is a good price ? we've lost 2,000 from our crowds of the last couple of seasons and wonder how we can get those 9,000 crowds back. I noticed that Notts County in the National League had entry for the game (with a seat) at 3 quid today and got over 9,000 at the game. Could the club do a few games in Oct/Nov /Dec with similar prices, like season ticket holders being able to bring a friend along for a fiver ? Would be so good to get an extra 1,000 - 2,000 at MK Dons say in 2 weeks' time ! very happy with the ST price I pay - can’t argue with £12.50 a game! If you want it to be cheaper then buy a ST! 😜 How do you work that out? £325 for East/north terrace season ticket to watch 22 games works out at £14.77 per game.
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Post by mftc on Sept 30, 2019 22:42:57 GMT
As the Swindon EFL trophy gate will be about 1,500, why don't the club make it free for under 16s, if accompanied by a paying adult (suggested £5 entrance fee).
If the usual fans don't want to attend why not try and get new fans to come along?
Also free tickets for hospital staff, people in the services (army, navy, RAF, police, fire brigade etc). Would be good publicity for the community dept.
15 more stewards for 3 hours won't cost the club much and they will probably get the money back in the bars and the pasty huts.
Who knows if only 10 young fans fall in love with club, it has to be a success.
A loss leader this year could be paid back more than ten fold by the purchase of a shirt, half year season ticket etc.
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Post by gregsy on Oct 1, 2019 5:34:50 GMT
very happy with the ST price I pay - can’t argue with £12.50 a game! If you want it to be cheaper then buy a ST! 😜 How do you work that out? £325 for East/north terrace season ticket to watch 22 games works out at £14.77 per game. That's a good point... You get a game less this season.... Not the clubs fault though....
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Post by philbemmygas on Oct 1, 2019 6:32:26 GMT
Considering it was £390.00 for at least 3 seasons, it's certainly competitive in my opinion. Bit of a random question here and i dont expect you to have an answer but your the boy to ask. Are you doing the rememberance service on 16th v Sunderland? Paul; I am awaiting contact from the club regards this event. As always I am keen to represent the Armed Forces and Veterans on events like this
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2019 7:24:40 GMT
very happy with the ST price I pay - can’t argue with £12.50 a game! If you want it to be cheaper then buy a ST! 😜 How do you work that out? £325 for East/north terrace season ticket to watch 22 games works out at £14.77 per game. thatchers over 23
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Post by Topper Gas on Oct 1, 2019 7:26:09 GMT
Bit of a random question here and i dont expect you to have an answer but your the boy to ask. Are you doing the rememberance service on 16th v Sunderland? Paul; I am awaiting contact from the club regards this event. As always I am keen to represent the Armed Forces and Veterans on events like this The Sunderland game might not go ahead as it's the weekend of the Internationals, as Sunderland had 3 players called up last time
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Post by pepsi on Oct 1, 2019 7:26:25 GMT
Any chance the Club can sell 'blocks' of tickets (ie 6 or 8 game packages)? I can't justify a season ticket as I live in London and there is no way I can get to a decent majority of the games. So I drive 300 miles (which is a lot of petrol) and then buy relatively expensive tickets individually. So the "it's only £12.50 a ticket" argument does not work for me. Some kind of half way house might help. I'll message Tom G. we did just that a while back - 5 and 10 game books of 'flexi tickets'. They were a great idea, exactly for people like yourself, but were very bureaucratic and had caveats. In these days of electronic cards and scanners, I'd expect that they could be much easier to administer and use now. I would buy one of them,. World be perfect for me.
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Post by gregsy on Oct 1, 2019 9:09:57 GMT
Bit of a random question here and i dont expect you to have an answer but your the boy to ask. Are you doing the rememberance service on 16th v Sunderland? Paul; I am awaiting contact from the club regards this event. As always I am keen to represent the Armed Forces and Veterans on events like this Cheers dude, just a bit nervous about getting a ticket as this event is one I always attend.... If it is Sunderland (which I think it will be) ill need to get tickets quick....
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Post by gashead1981 on Oct 1, 2019 9:56:32 GMT
Considering it was £390.00 for at least 3 seasons, it's certainly competitive in my opinion. Some 82 ers pay less than us but until we have the champagne super Nova arena, its supply and demand, my seven year old wants to go every week so might have to re locate as cannot afford £840 a season. It's a great view as well so as you say competitive Phil. How do you work that out? The season tickets for all areas of AG are more expensive, by about £25-£100 per season depending on where you want to sit. Football used to be a working class mans game, but with sponsorship and other corporate pay days then the price of the game has gone up. Parts of the football matchday has been made super exclusive too. Like someone else has stated, if we had a 25k arena we weren’t filling where there was a better matchday experience to offer then we could do lots of special offers.
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Post by gregsy on Oct 1, 2019 10:12:56 GMT
Some 82 ers pay less than us but until we have the champagne super Nova arena, its supply and demand, my seven year old wants to go every week so might have to re locate as cannot afford £840 a season. It's a great view as well so as you say competitive Phil. How do you work that out? The season tickets for all areas of AG are more expensive, by about £25-£100 per season depending on where you want to sit. Football used to be a working class mans game, but with sponsorship and other corporate pay days then the price of the game has gone up. Parts of the football matchday has been made super exclusive too. Like qsomeone else has stated, if we had a 25k arena we weren’t filling where there was a better matchday experience to offer then we could do lots of special offers. Its still a working class game though isn't it? I guess the concept of what is or isn't working class may have changed in the last 30 or so years, just because folk don't work down a mine anymore doesn't change class structure does it?
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Post by Henbury Gas on Oct 1, 2019 10:22:36 GMT
How do you work that out? The season tickets for all areas of AG are more expensive, by about £25-£100 per season depending on where you want to sit. Football used to be a working class mans game, but with sponsorship and other corporate pay days then the price of the game has gone up. Parts of the football matchday has been made super exclusive too. Like qsomeone else has stated, if we had a 25k arena we weren’t filling where there was a better matchday experience to offer then we could do lots of special offers. Its still a working class game though isn't it? I guess the concept of what is or isn't working class may have changed in the last 30 or so years, just because folk don't work down a mine anymore doesn't change class structure does it? Under a communist state there is no class structure and that's what we will get if the Corbyn mob get in
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