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Post by Gas-Ed on Feb 15, 2024 9:15:13 GMT
Like others, I am reeling from the news with families being ripped off at Rovers with the family saver being binned.
I would love nothing more than a member of the board to come on here and explain the decision, because it seems to be that it’s a way of making money today and not safeguarding the club’s future. After all, the kids at the memorial stadium on a Saturday afternoon ARE the club’s future.
So what can we do about it? We can all complain to each other about the short-sighted decision from those in charge or we can make our feelings known.
I propose we take action on the 24th of Feb at the home game against Carlisle. We cannot let this decision stand. If you, like me, have children who you take to Rovers, you will know the impact that next season’s prices will have on us. Put simply, my kids won’t be coming any more. How many families will we lose to Ashton Gate? For a neutral, it’s a no/brainer. A better quality of football, in a superior stadium for a better price!
Let’s make ourselves heard at the next home game.
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Post by chewbacca on Feb 15, 2024 9:17:13 GMT
Not picking at all, but what does this protest look like? Will it involve changing no real part of your matchday against Carlisle?
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Post by imanobody on Feb 15, 2024 9:19:12 GMT
I don’t have young kids but understand your frustration regarding cost of football.
Why not copy Reading and throw kids toys on to the pitch to highlight the injustice in the new pricing structure.
Utg
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Post by gasify on Feb 15, 2024 9:25:54 GMT
Like others, I am reeling from the news with families being ripped off at Rovers with the family saver being binned. I would love nothing more than a member of the board to come on here and explain the decision, because it seems to be that it’s a way of making money today and not safeguarding the club’s future. After all, the kids at the memorial stadium on a Saturday afternoon ARE the club’s future. So what can we do about it? We can all complain to each other about the short-sighted decision from those in charge or we can make our feelings known. I propose we take action on the 24th of Feb at the home game against Carlisle. We cannot let this decision stand. If you, like me, have children who you take to Rovers, you will know the impact that next season’s prices will have on us. Put simply, my kids won’t be coming any more. How many families will we lose to Ashton Gate? For a neutral, it’s a no/brainer. A better quality of football, in a superior stadium for a better price! Let’s make ourselves heard at the next home game. Maybe having to increase the kids prices is a way to keep the club going now? The owners have come out and said they want to go for promotion in the next three years. Who do you expect to fund this? We cannot compare ourselves to the Ashton Gate crowd, they lose about £40m a year. It's just lucky they have a multi billionaire owner who is funding those losses (he isn't happy about it mind). I understand everyone's frustration. However, the best protest would be to stay away. Hit them in the pocket. |
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Post by Gas-Ed on Feb 15, 2024 9:26:01 GMT
I don’t have young kids but understand your frustration regarding cost of football. Why not copy Reading and throw kids toys on to the pitch to highlight the injustice in the new pricing structure. Utg I like that idea. Donate the toys afterwards. Make it a real positive. |
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Post by yattongas on Feb 15, 2024 9:26:54 GMT
Just inform the club by email that you or your kids won’t be renewing your season tickets until they lower the prices. That’s what I’ll be doing .
I’m all up for a protest ( Gasheads never protest 😂) if someone can come up with a decent idea on how this protest might look ?
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Post by purdownpoacher1 on Feb 15, 2024 9:38:58 GMT
Like others, I am reeling from the news with families being ripped off at Rovers with the family saver being binned. I would love nothing more than a member of the board to come on here and explain the decision, because it seems to be that it’s a way of making money today and not safeguarding the club’s future. After all, the kids at the memorial stadium on a Saturday afternoon ARE the club’s future. So what can we do about it? We can all complain to each other about the short-sighted decision from those in charge or we can make our feelings known. I propose we take action on the 24th of Feb at the home game against Carlisle. We cannot let this decision stand. If you, like me, have children who you take to Rovers, you will know the impact that next season’s prices will have on us. Put simply, my kids won’t be coming any more. How many families will we lose to Ashton Gate? For a neutral, it’s a no/brainer. A better quality of football, in a superior stadium for a better price! Let’s make ourselves heard at the next home game. Maybe having to increase the kids prices is a way to keep the club going now? The owners have come out and said they want to go for promotion in the next three years. Who do you expect to fund this? We cannot compare ourselves to the Ashton Gate crowd, they lose about £40m a year. It's just lucky they have a multi billionaire owner who is funding those losses (he isn't happy about it mind). I understand everyone's frustration. However, the best protest would be to stay away. Hit them in the pocket. Agreed, only thing that talks these days 💰 🤑💙 |
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Post by bettyblue on Feb 15, 2024 9:44:03 GMT
Get the feeling a poll is coming up
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Post by chewbacca on Feb 15, 2024 9:46:12 GMT
Like others, I am reeling from the news with families being ripped off at Rovers with the family saver being binned. I would love nothing more than a member of the board to come on here and explain the decision, because it seems to be that it’s a way of making money today and not safeguarding the club’s future. After all, the kids at the memorial stadium on a Saturday afternoon ARE the club’s future. So what can we do about it? We can all complain to each other about the short-sighted decision from those in charge or we can make our feelings known. I propose we take action on the 24th of Feb at the home game against Carlisle. We cannot let this decision stand. If you, like me, have children who you take to Rovers, you will know the impact that next season’s prices will have on us. Put simply, my kids won’t be coming any more. How many families will we lose to Ashton Gate? For a neutral, it’s a no/brainer. A better quality of football, in a superior stadium for a better price! Let’s make ourselves heard at the next home game. Maybe having to increase the kids prices is a way to keep the club going now? The owners have come out and said they want to go for promotion in the next three years. Who do you expect to fund this? We cannot compare ourselves to the Ashton Gate crowd, they lose about £40m a year. It's just lucky they have a multi billionaire owner who is funding those losses (he isn't happy about it mind). I understand everyone's frustration. However, the best protest would be to stay away. Hit them in the pocket. Won't keep the club going if no one buys them. |
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Post by returnofthedust on Feb 15, 2024 9:47:33 GMT
The only way they take note is if you don’t buy it or boycott a game.
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Post by Kingswood Polak on Feb 15, 2024 9:47:34 GMT
Like others, I am reeling from the news with families being ripped off at Rovers with the family saver being binned. I would love nothing more than a member of the board to come on here and explain the decision, because it seems to be that it’s a way of making money today and not safeguarding the club’s future. After all, the kids at the memorial stadium on a Saturday afternoon ARE the club’s future. So what can we do about it? We can all complain to each other about the short-sighted decision from those in charge or we can make our feelings known. I propose we take action on the 24th of Feb at the home game against Carlisle. We cannot let this decision stand. If you, like me, have children who you take to Rovers, you will know the impact that next season’s prices will have on us. Put simply, my kids won’t be coming any more. How many families will we lose to Ashton Gate? For a neutral, it’s a no/brainer. A better quality of football, in a superior stadium for a better price! Let’s make ourselves heard at the next home game. We have always given all owners an easy ride, much gets talked about but, when it comes to demonstrating then few turn up, just like me with black and gold. Don’t hold your breath. If this were the 82, they know how to apply pressure, at least they used too. |
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Post by chewbacca on Feb 15, 2024 9:51:21 GMT
Like others, I am reeling from the news with families being ripped off at Rovers with the family saver being binned. I would love nothing more than a member of the board to come on here and explain the decision, because it seems to be that it’s a way of making money today and not safeguarding the club’s future. After all, the kids at the memorial stadium on a Saturday afternoon ARE the club’s future. So what can we do about it? We can all complain to each other about the short-sighted decision from those in charge or we can make our feelings known. I propose we take action on the 24th of Feb at the home game against Carlisle. We cannot let this decision stand. If you, like me, have children who you take to Rovers, you will know the impact that next season’s prices will have on us. Put simply, my kids won’t be coming any more. How many families will we lose to Ashton Gate? For a neutral, it’s a no/brainer. A better quality of football, in a superior stadium for a better price! Let’s make ourselves heard at the next home game. We have always given all owners an easy ride, much gets talked about but, when it comes to demonstrating then few turn up, just like me with black and gold. Don’t hold your breath. If this were the 82, they know how to apply pressure, at least they used too.I mean I disagree on that as well, they literally let their club die. |
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Post by fanboy on Feb 15, 2024 10:00:18 GMT
Has anyone nerdy done a price comparison of season tickets across our league and below? I'd be interested to see how our pricing brackets etc compare now moving forward.
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Post by popuppirate on Feb 15, 2024 10:07:44 GMT
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Post by fanboy on Feb 15, 2024 10:08:07 GMT
Aw man I was looking forward to throwing teddy bears onto the pitch |
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Feb 15, 2024 10:11:46 GMT
I think it's disgraceful. You can stick your season ticket up your arse.
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Post by gashead79 on Feb 15, 2024 10:17:33 GMT
They addressed that quickly.. obviously realised they were taking the water. I think the bar is too expensive and suggest a protest at the bar for the next home game. Blockade the doors so that nobody can get in and everybody bring an 8 pack. This'll learn em. |
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Post by wallywalters on Feb 15, 2024 10:19:06 GMT
I'm sorry but that has angered me even more. They still haven't listened. Why isn't there family saver deals for terrace places? Why isn't there a reduced price for the younger children to stand on the terraces? It's still an absolute disgrace. Literally just f*ck off rovers I won't be renewing.
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Post by chewbacca on Feb 15, 2024 10:39:49 GMT
Has anyone nerdy done a price comparison of season tickets across our league and below? I'd be interested to see how our pricing brackets etc compare now moving forward.  This is Rovers 2024/25 Prices vs the Rest of League One 2023/24. A couple of points, obviously this is the "Cheapest" options for both, many clubs have different brackets for u11, u15, u18 etc. Some will be terrace, some seats. This was before the Family Ticket announcement. Obviously these can change a lot with new ST announcements. It's just an idea of what we're looking at. Edit: No orange bar? Kids go free. |
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Post by Kingswood Polak on Feb 15, 2024 10:41:46 GMT
We have always given all owners an easy ride, much gets talked about but, when it comes to demonstrating then few turn up, just like me with black and gold. Don’t hold your breath. If this were the 82, they know how to apply pressure, at least they used too.I mean I disagree on that as well, they literally let their club die. 40 odd years ago chewy. They cannot be compared, not now plus I think the board got big ideas and were unrealistic in players wages and contracts. Local businesses were not affected by the fans but by those running the club. imagine if we had 4 successive relegations, we have melt down after a couple of losses. |
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