New beginnings - 25% Truth, 80% Bollocks

[Bob1978]

https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/25099404.ian-holloway-very-disappointed-swindon-town-budget/?ref=rss

Meanwhile Holloway is telling us how much we'll struggle to compete with the on the pitch budget next season.

Jeez it was a message to agents - what sensible manager is going to talk up the budget when in negotiations on players.

[Bob1978]

a bit of an update from TrustSTFC https://truststfc.com/2025/04/18/displaced-season-tickets-update/

Sound like supporters who are confused about what year it is and when the work will happen.

[4D]

 

[Bennett]

Sound like supporters who are confused about what year it is and when the work will happen.

From what I have seen that is not the case

[Bob1978]

From what I have seen that is not the case

So are you (the trust) saying the club are selling 26/27 season tickets on the sly? And even if they are isn’t this a trivial point, you cant block redevelopment on the basis that a few supporters think they have a seat reserved for the season after next. Obv. The club are offering a 10% discount plus the actual seat to those affected.

[Nemo]

So are you (the trust) saying the club are selling 26/27 season tickets on the sly? And even if they are isn’t this a trivial point, you cant block redevelopment on the basis that a few supporters think they have a seat reserved for the season after next. Obv. The club are offering a 10% discount plus the actual seat to those affected.

I think there may be one or two other points to consider when voting on the proposal (and it is a vote, the trust board don't just decide).

But it's an example of the club saying one thing and doing another. Again.

[Ƭ̵̬̊: The Artist Formerly Known as CWIG]

Jeez it was a message to agents - what sensible manager is going to talk up the budget when in negotiations on players.

Course it is 

[Frigby Daser]

Isn’t this just a case of people moving now to as yet unallocated seats, and in doing so having first dibs on those seats for next season?

[Batch]

So are you (the trust) saying the club are selling 26/27 season tickets on the sly? And even if they are isn’t this a trivial point, you cant block redevelopment on the basis that a few supporters think they have a seat reserved for the season after next. Obv. The club are offering a 10% discount plus the actual seat to those affected.

People have been able to reserve at no obligation 26/27 tickets. At least that's what was said in a Twitter conversation I had with one fan.

https://x.com/Sheppard2Nathan/status/1913201677496385694?t=Lvd-opipNfLDNQVeqRTN0g&s=19

The clubs own communication said this would happen later. If you want to be anal (surely not) you could perhaps read it differently.

No big deal if you are 1 or 2 people having to move. More so if you are a group of 10.

Just make it fair FFS..

[Wobbly Bob]

Isn’t this just a case of people moving now to as yet unallocated seats, and in doing so having first dibs on those seats for next season?

Yeah, an approach that would make sense.
One that does assume that the development will be voted through but could lead to some seat bingo if it isn't.

[Batch]

Jeez it was a message to agents - what sensible manager is going to talk up the budget when in negotiations on players.

He's going to get an Oscar then for the way he's portrayed that in the presser then. Have a listen if you haven't already.

[Bob1978]

Course it is 

No sorry I stand corrected it’s Holloway having a public pop at Morfuni for not providing a good enough playing budget. In fact I’m pretty sure he had an orange hat in his back pocket and a ‘Morfuni it’s time’ t-shirt under his jacket.

[Batch]

Or he was giving an honest answer to a question

[Bennett]

So are you (the trust) saying the club are selling 26/27 season tickets on the sly? And even if they are isn’t this a trivial point, you cant block redevelopment on the basis that a few supporters think they have a seat reserved for the season after next. Obv. The club are offering a 10% discount plus the actual seat to those affected.

Neither I or the Trust are saying they are being sold on the sly, that's quite a leap.

We have evidence STFC are reserving tickets for individuals for the 26/27 season in spite of the wording of the letter, thus not complying with the agreed process for displaced fans.

[Bennett]

People have been able to reserve at no obligation 26/27 tickets. At least that's what was said in a Twitter conversation I had with one fan.

https://x.com/Sheppard2Nathan/status/1913201677496385694?t=Lvd-opipNfLDNQVeqRTN0g&s=19

The clubs own communication said this would happen later. If you want to be anal (surely not) you could perhaps read it differently.

No big deal if you are 1 or 2 people having to move. More so if you are a group of 10.

Just make it fair FFS..

Process: Working with our chosen firm of architects, Anderson + Prescott, we will be holding four public and supporter consultation sessions on 22/04/25 at 10am, 2pm and 6pm and on 23/04/25 at 7pm in the Legends Lounge at Swindon Town FC. We’d love you to come along as we will be sharing the Don Rogers stand redevelopment plans and season ticket holder displacement. Please contact us via email supporters@swindontownfc.co.uk to book your place as each session will be limited to 250 participants.

Following these sessions, and a successful agreement to proceed, we’ll welcome you to attend the
County Ground and select alternative seats for the 2026/27 season. Alternatively, please email your seat
request to supporters@swindontownfc.co.uk and we’ll do our very best to accommodate you.
There is no commitment to buy at this stage, rather the opportunity to reserve alternative seating which
will be managed on a first come first served basis. Swindon Town Football Club will be open to affected
season ticket holders to view alternative seating on the following dates:

June: Saturday 7th and Saturday 21st from 10am until 1pm.
July: Saturday 5th and Saturday 19th from 10am until 1pm.

In addition to these dates, throughout June and July you’re welcome to attend the club on a Tuesday and Friday between 10am and 1pm, and Thursday between 1pm and 4pm. Please email
supporters@swindontownfc.co.uk to book your place and visit via the club shop.