Because it's a nightmare trying to watch the game when you have to get up every other minute to let em past because they cant sit still for more that 5mins. It's good that they are trying to attract more younger fans but I can see why they're trying to confine it to the South.

Also, is it just me or does a full price season ticket work out dearer than paying on the day. For example West Stand Gold pay on the day = £20 West Stand Gold Full-Price ST £285 - That's £25 dearer than if you were to pay on the day £20 x 13 = £260 ???

Yup. Pretty stupid.

13 games for the price of 14 and a bit. Is that called a unique selling point?

Also take into account if they do another 'big one' they'd be getting ripped off even more.

Just looked at the other stands. It works out the same - £25 more for getting a season ticket after the early bird deadline.

Well if the club wants to attract a younger set of fans it's not going to do it if parents who want to sit elsewhere than the south stand have to pay the prices they do.

It isn't particularly hard to get your kids to behave if you go as a family unless of course the parents just let the kids do as they please with disregard for anyone else.

My son was 5 when he started going and he certainly wasn't jumping up every five minutes. We switched to the popular stand for the last season at central park so he could have a seat and the regulars sat in that stand were really pleased to see a little lad turn up and looked out for him each week. He's been a season ticket holder ever since.

Dave

You also get your guaranteed seat, a ticket for an early round CC game if at home and first choice for match tickets for finals or play off games.

It's not a great deal of benefit for your £25 but then I don't leave until after the early bird renewal date and as I said earlier I signed up for 2010 this year so should get a further discount, so it is cheaper than pay on the day.

Dave

Get a life mate! I take my 8 year old son and he hasn't left his seat once all season. As for the beer-guzzling adults around us....

Exactly what I was thinking.

At least the kids are in their seats for kick off. Quite a few of my 'neighbours' are still at the bar or making their way to their seat as the game starts.

Like YoYo's around us, can't go 10 minutes without a pint or a p*ss.

It's the first one.
Once you pop....

I'm guessing 'Afewpintslater' is a beer-guzzling adult with no kids! How did I ever work that one out!

im looking at the difference between junior and concession (student/oap)

game days same price (£11), but theres £102 in difference for season tickets.

and that imo is where we are going wrong.
young adults cant afford them(they are either at college, doing apprenticeships, training up as summat, or signing on, either way they are on low incomes)....big leap, so they pay on the day and pick their games, and eventually drift away.

we should take a leaf out Stockport Countys book and introduce a 16-21 season ticket at a more realistic price...say £75.
Many who wouldnt pay £128 might pay £75, and it keeps em here till they are on full adult wages and can afford top whack.
AND i would extent it to the East stand.

The first thing the club needs to do is make the south stand price for kids apply to the East/West stands as well. Behind the sticks is a much poorer view and making the sides more affordable may encourage more parents to bring their kids.

A 16-21 season ticket is a good idea as well, as it may encourage those who drop off once their parents stop funding it/become uncool to go with to continue.

The challenge cup ticket, home shirt discount and usual priority for tickets are rightly still in place.

Get the free tickets back in the schools!

Does that not still happen?

I wasn't thinking about it from a selfish point of view. I'm fine, i'll get a good deal as usual from the renewal price. I just don't think it will entice any new season ticket holders who may want to buy one at the last minute.

Actually just re-looking at it is that £25 right? I don't know what that full price column represents.

I know it doesn't happen in my old school any more.
My cousin's school were given tickets for ONE game last year. Not sure which one, but it was a one off and I'm not 100% that the tickets actually came from the club itself.

I remember it happening at my old primary school. There are more than enough empty seats for the club to restart this.

i have 4 kids with season tickets...........and all 4 began by going to games on freebies from school, or the vouchers from the WEP.

i think that tells you giving out freebies is a way forward.

Most kids will be taken by an adult who will pay full entrance fee. Half time food and drink. Extra money for the club.

The fixtures will be out before the early bird price finishes wont they?

Unless the RFL come out with some daft ruling

Wouldnt surprise me. Have you seen the other thread on here? Madness!

I can certainly pay more the stuff I buy whatever it it be it a seaosn ticket or a par of shoes with very little effort I am sure but I try not to do that!



A fair point.



Not sure myself.

Dave

exactly...and thats what got me back going after a few lapsed years.