Season Tickets 08-09 views ?

[kaizen]

I'm a charity worker - can I have a discount too?

[BustaGut]

Originally Posted By: Hirsty

"Sounds a great scheme, but must be a shock to the pocket when you hit 16 and have to pay adult prices ?"

Oh dear, how sad, never mind. I am going to mention the "W" word here so be prepared for a shock....work.....thus earning...thus being able to pay for one's football & beer !! It used to be such a popular idea !

Cheers,

Us older types Hirsty were in full time employment at the age of 15, so get them down the mines, and make them pay full wack I say.

[Stu M]

Originally Posted By: eufckev

Students pay £7 per game, I'm sure that include university students.

But they have to wear a cap and gown to gain entry and prove they're not at a mickey mouse college doing a tinpot made-up degree.

[Santa]

I don't get it, when the club is losing money you want to consider lowering the prices. If you want to lower the adult gate price by £3 then you've got to attract another 200-400 through the gate to break even every game, saying you can make it up in other ways is not the point, its unlikely to attract that kind of increase. Nor imo is considering the match day experience as a whole a valid argument until the catering and loos at least are improved.

 

Creative, cost-neutral, ticketing by all means but dropping the price straight off the bat wouldn't seem to me to be the first priority.....if you want to effectively reduce them just leave them be for a few years (after all you are in it for the long term........)

[BustaGut]

Originally Posted By: Santa

I don't get it, when the club is losing money you want to consider lowering the prices. If you want to lower the adult gate price by £3 then you've got to attract another 200-400 through the gate to break even every game, saying you can make it up in other ways is not the point, its unlikely to attract that kind of increase. Nor imo is considering the match day experience as a whole a valid argument until the catering and loos at least are improved.

Creative, cost-neutral, ticketing by all means but dropping the price straight off the bat wouldn't seem to me to be the first priority.....if you want to effectively reduce them just leave them be for a few years (after all you are in it for the long term........)

I'm with you on this one santa

[Hirsty]

Fair comment, but going back to my original point, someone in charge of the Finance at the club needs to identify how much the new regime relies on gate receipts ! The outgoing regime relied on it quite a bit I would imagine as there weren't 28,000 plus x £27.50 available. So if all these members subscriptions means that the entrance charge does not have to be so high, then so be it. Don't forget, we are now run by the fans for the fans......or have I missed the point ?

 

Vis the "experience", agree about the facilities, but that should come with the new ground hopefully ?

 

Not being a member, I don't have access to all the policies & ideas going forward but is not the idea to make the experience better for the punters, even to the extent of picking the team ?

 

 

Cheers,

[EUFC FAN]

Looks like the season ticket might have to include free parking in the Eurostar car park. As the w***kers are going to charge you to park there from Saturday.

[Hirsty]

How much is the charge ? As long as it is not to excessive, is it not better to park in a secure, patrolled car park rather than run the risk of "erberts vandlising your car ? or parking on double yellows & getting a ticket ?

 

I thought previously ( a few months ago ) people were in favour of such a scheme ?

[Bernard]

Originally Posted By: Yorkfox

Hirsty, your point about basically, how much gate revenue do we need is a good one. Without such figures, we are working in the dark here. But based on Riverviews and others 10-5-1 idea, a starting point for discussion ccould be.

Adult Admission £10
Junior ( over 8 , under 16 at time of purchase ) £5
Senior ( Over 60 at Time of purchase ) £5
Under 8's when with an adult . £1
Man Stand Transfer to seats, £2 Per Game.

FA Trophy, all pay at 10-5-1
Setanta & Kent Cup. 5-3-0

Visually and disabled with a local authority parking permit, or something similar. £5

Visually or disabled Carer with a disabled Person. Free.

Adult Season ticket ( £10 x 23 , less a bit ) £200
Junior. £100
Under 8. Free if purchased with an adult ST.
Main Stand Seats ST. £300 ? to be worked out.
New Flexable 8 game Season Ticket ( 8 x £10 ) £70 / £75

No Student rate?

[PatMan]

Originally Posted By: Bernard

No Student rate?

Get a job ya work-shy lay-about!

'Students' are just a very hard group to identify, which leads to more issues! But a good idea - any extra income is welcome!

[gaspode]

Originally Posted By: Hirsty

How much is the charge ? As long as it is not to excessive, is it not better to park in a secure, patrolled car park rather than run the risk of "erberts vandlising your car ? or parking on double yellows & getting a ticket ?

I thought previously ( a few months ago ) people were in favour of such a scheme ?

The security man on the car park entrance last night was telling people that the charge would be £2.00 from Saturday.

I think that that is about right and a worthwhile payment for a bit of security. No more walking back from the game wondering whether your car had been vandalised or not


Oops, just seen that Chatham Gary has confirmed this on a separate thread. Sorry

[Yorkfox]

I have set up a quick poll, just one click to see what level people think the adult admission price should be set at.

 

Please see

 

http://www.nonleague.co.uk/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/1347422#Post1347422

[Lord Horn]

Originally Posted By: Stu M

Originally Posted By: Slartibartfast

I think the current prices are about right. They are certainly in line with the majority of Conference teams

A Norwich fan at work couldn't believe our prices and said his weren't much more.

Slight exaggeration from your pal I think as City's season tickets (the cheapest ones for next season) are £366. This, I should say, is pretty good value for the Championship and the club does really good discounts for the over 60s and over 75s, as well as for Under 21s and Under 12s. Probably one reason why we get 25,000 every week. Now looking at 20000 season ticket holders compared to 8000 in the UEFA Cup season!

[Lord Horn]

Originally Posted By: Hirsty

Don't forget, we are now run by the fans for the fans......or have I missed the point ?

No Hirsty, I think this is totally the point and one of the major reasons I joined MyFC. Over the years, as the Safety Officer for the FSA (Football Supporters Association - East Anglian Branch) and as a member of the Norwich City Supporters Consultative Group I have had dealings with Chairman and various structures at football clubs, some of which work and some which don't! It was never my intention to play Football Manager (we've already got a damn good one) but more to see what could be done to keep the Club viable, but also beneficial to the regular supporter. Like Yorkfox, I will happily battle your corner on the other forum to get the best deals possible that supporters actually want - then again so will DA11, Harry J, ChelseaSpencer (aka FleetSpencer)...et al

[PatMan]

As someone has starting to do comparisons - WBA have announced pricing for theirs, starting at £299 if bought early. This from a team who 'could' be playing Premie Leaguer next season.

 

Last season, Aston Villa changed where they stick away fans, and to encourage 'home' fans to use the ex away end they sold season tickets for £200.

 

 

[Lord Horn]

Originally Posted By: PatMan

As someone has starting to do comparisons - WBA have announced pricing for theirs, starting at £299 if bought early. This from a team who 'could' be playing Premie Leaguer next season.

But they haven't got Delia's cooking have they?

[PatMan]

I thought she was on her way out, LH?

 

"C'mon, lets be 'aving ya".........

[Lord Horn]

Originally Posted By: PatMan

I thought she was on her way out, LH?

"C'mon, lets be 'aving ya".........

Just an evil rumour Pat....she's still clinging onto her shares. By the way, apparently all profits from her new book are going towards a new striker - so that will give Glenn Roeder about £4.60p then.

[PatMan]

Originally Posted By: Lord Horn

Originally Posted By: PatMan

I thought she was on her way out, LH?

"C'mon, lets be 'aving ya".........

Just an evil rumour Pat....she's still clinging onto her shares. By the way, apparently all profits from her new book are going towards a new striker - so that will give Glenn Roeder about £4.60p then.

He's done quite a good job getting you away from the wrong end of table!

[Lord Horn]

You're not wrong there Pat - the man is already an absolute legend - apart from with a handful of moaners on the messageboard - now why does that sound familiar!