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« on: Monday, July 11, 2011, 16:45:29 » |
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With what appears to be a PR own goal scored by the club, would it not be a good idea to have a designated supporters group rep on the board?
This way the board can explain their thoughts behind such as ideas as ticket increases and the supporters rep can out a feeler out for supporters views and thoughts on any preposed changes. Also the supporters can putideas to the board for them to accommodate us, I.e. Supply of certain pies, beers etc or ways of getting linters through the door. Thoughts?
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« Reply #1 on: Monday, July 11, 2011, 17:19:13 » |
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This decision is absolutely correct, expect to see more promotional discounts for games to bring punters through... if we get a decent cup run I'm happy to screw the fair weather supporters and away fans for £25... looking after the STH's is the main priority and rightly so...
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Kinky Tom
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« Reply #2 on: Monday, July 11, 2011, 17:55:53 » |
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that's not really that fair on those that just really cannot get a season ticket though.
i'll be off to france again sometime in november but up till then i'll be at as many games as i can get to.
i accept that ST are of better value and of course they should be but these prices are a bit mean. i'm hardly a fair weather fan afterall
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« Reply #3 on: Monday, July 11, 2011, 18:11:40 » |
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This decision is absolutely correct, expect to see more promotional discounts for games to bring punters through... if we get a decent cup run I'm happy to screw the fair weather supporters and away fans for £25... looking after the STH's is the main priority and rightly so...
No home win since early December, which was also the last time we scored more than one goal in a match at the County Ground, and relegation to the basement after one of, if not the worst seasons in the clubs history. Yes, charging £25 for League 2 football is absolutely correct. Clueless. |
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« Reply #4 on: Monday, July 11, 2011, 18:43:48 » |
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There seems to be a lot of frustration with the £25 charge, even if some frustration may be justified.
This frustration does however seem a little one sided. What I am referring to is that no-one complains when Swindon offer the £10 matches or kid for a £1 matches or season ticket holder bringing a fan for free, yet are quick to moan about £25.
Bottom line, for once Swindon are looking after the season ticket holders (same price tickets). If people don't like the £25 per game (some wouldn't actually go if it was cheaper anyway) they still have the option of buying a season ticket (surely the monthly payment option is cheaper than £25 per match).
Just my view on the topic. Have a great day!
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« Reply #5 on: Monday, July 11, 2011, 18:45:34 » |
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yeah, ok i'll buy a ST for 3.5 months...
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« Reply #6 on: Monday, July 11, 2011, 18:47:31 » |
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If people don't like the £25 per game (some wouldn't actually go if it was cheaper anyway) they still have the option of buying a season ticket
I already have a season ticket, I'm not buying another one. |
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« Reply #7 on: Monday, July 11, 2011, 18:50:20 » |
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Just buy one less pint before the game.
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« Reply #8 on: Monday, July 11, 2011, 18:52:16 » |
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There seems to be a lot of frustration with the £25 charge, even if some frustration may be justified.
This frustration does however seem a little one sided. What I am referring to is that no-one complains when Swindon offer the £10 matches or kid for a £1 matches or season ticket holder bringing a fan for free, yet are quick to moan about £25.
Bottom line, for once Swindon are looking after the season ticket holders (same price tickets). If people don't like the £25 per game (some wouldn't actually go if it was cheaper anyway) they still have the option of buying a season ticket (surely the monthly payment option is cheaper than £25 per match).
Just my view on the topic. Have a great day!
Would have been much much better if they had kept the matchday prices at £20 and not had a single promotion all season. This happened before, when we went up to £23 in the summer of 2004. The fans didnt accept it, and our support went backwards. The club need to have some dialogue with the fans and reach a consensus. The crucial thing is that the hardcore fans promote the club to casual supporters. £25 for div 4 doesnt even give us a chance. |
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« Reply #9 on: Monday, July 11, 2011, 18:53:50 » |
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Just buy one less pint before the game.
They are much more likely to buy one more at 3pm. A pint is 45 minutes entertainment. |
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« Reply #10 on: Monday, July 11, 2011, 19:08:24 » |
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There seems to be a lot of frustration with the £25 charge, even if some frustration may be justified.
This frustration does however seem a little one sided. What I am referring to is that no-one complains when Swindon offer the £10 matches or kid for a £1 matches or season ticket holder bringing a fan for free, yet are quick to moan about £25.
Bottom line, for once Swindon are looking after the season ticket holders (same price tickets). If people don't like the £25 per game (some wouldn't actually go if it was cheaper anyway) they still have the option of buying a season ticket (surely the monthly payment option is cheaper than £25 per match).
Just my view on the topic. Have a great day!
But surely those type of offers which you mention is to entice those newbie fans to come along and hopefully become future stfc supporters. Ive been a ST holder for the last 3 years and have no complaints whatsoever when offers like these arise, it can only be good for the clubs future. But then we rise the prices to a ridiculous unaffordable price for many, straight after being relegated to the basement div. Also not every STFC fan is able to attend every game and may have to pick and choose because of family or work commitments so your advice for them to just purchase a ST is fucking nonsense. Im not 100% sure whether i can afford to renew mine this year, after this news today, i fucking hope i will be able to otherwise im likely to miss quite a few games next season |
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« Reply #11 on: Monday, July 11, 2011, 19:27:34 » |
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No home win since early December, which was also the last time we scored more than one goal in a match at the County Ground, and relegation to the basement after one of, if not the worst seasons in the clubs history. Yes, charging £25 for League 2 football is absolutely correct.
Clueless.
Absolutely, and there was me thinking the board have screwed over the loyal fanbase like the regime before them, failed to deal with last years dire performance and screwing up the off the field business to boot. Yes my friend I am clueless... |
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« Reply #12 on: Monday, July 11, 2011, 19:30:39 » |
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Why should fans have a board presence?
Tesco's don't nominate one of their loyalty card holders to their board meetings, do they?
Football is a business and needs to be run as a business.
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« Reply #13 on: Monday, July 11, 2011, 19:31:25 » |
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But surely those type of offers which you mention is to entice those newbie fans to come along and hopefully become future stfc supporters.
Ive been a ST holder for the last 3 years and have no complaints whatsoever when offers like these arise, it can only be good for the clubs future.
But then we rise the prices to a ridiculous unaffordable price for many, straight after being relegated to the basement div.
Also not every STFC fan is able to attend every game and may have to pick and choose because of family or work commitments so your advice
for them to just purchase a ST is fucking nonsense.
Im not 100% sure whether i can afford to renew mine this year, after this news today, i fucking hope i will be able to otherwise im likely to miss quite a few games next season
Yes, you are right. The offers are to entice people to attend. Over the last number of years people have taken the offers, but haven't actually continued to come, i.e. 7k average attendances, same s/t prices for 3 years. Don't get me wrong, I am all for these offers, especially to try and get the kids to watch the Town, before they start to fully support the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal, Manu ... My point was that people are only too quick to moan about the higher prices, but don't quote the good things, e.g. value for money with the season ticket. I always miss about 4-5 matches each year. All I do is give my ticket to my mates. Simple. |
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« Reply #14 on: Monday, July 11, 2011, 19:35:42 » |
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so what do you do if you're only in the country for a third of the season?
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