Only 70 season tickets sold , 370 this time last y ear, I guess more
people have money issues than ever.

That is poor, can we buy them boxing day? Do we need photo again?

I think that maybe partly the reason. Let's face it, due to the increased number of games the price from last year has increased which may take it above many people's affordability.

This time of the year people's priorities change and their money is used elsewhere.

Is the clubs marketing of the tickets adding to their downfall? Is it sufficient to put this on the forum, club shop and local rag only. You're potentially not going to attract many new fans this way.

Has the free junior tickets had the adverse effect?

Maybe the squad assembled this year has made fans a bit weary before handing over their hard earned cash. I think it's a decent squad don't get me wrong, but on paper it's considerably weaker than last year and maybe many are going to pay on the gate and see.

I still think we'll have a similar gate to that of last season come the first home game, but maybe many fans aren't committing for the whole season just yet. I personally haven't bought one this year as I am not sure I can make every home game and the maths make it better to pay at the gate.

Same - we haven't purchased our season tickets as yet simply due to funds and money being used elsewhere and Xmas etc etc- it's more cost effective for us having a season ticket - better if we could let someone else attend using our season ticket when we carnt tho

It's 160 quid, it means you don't have to mess about with finding cash on a match day etc

No brainer if your going to most home games. The price should not be an issue as I think 14 on the gate is a lot.

For me personally, I may miss a few home games so it makes more financial sense to pay on gate.

For some £160 is a lot of money to shell out this time of year.

Agree but season tickets have been on sale from October.

Fair point. Maybe there's more to it than financial?

What could that be? If your planning on going to most home games why not save money and get a season ticket.

The club did fantastic last season and Halifax away in play offs was a good evening if a little disappointing as we could have won.

Bring on the new season and get the tickets baught everyone.

I think some people have no real idea of hard things are for some at the moment.

Everyone knows times are hard even the club.

So far I have seen the following offers...

Season tickets at last years prices
Pay monthly @ 20 quid, think was
Mate got told you could pay in two installments
Pay in full @ 160 quid.

I don't think the club could have done more than they have. I think if people are honest and look at their outgoings for treats then @ £160 for the year is one of the cheapest things they will do. You can't get gym membership for that etc.

I accept people make their choices but I think moaning about prices, time of year etc is not applicable on this. PS anyone know if they can be baught Boxing day and do you need a photo?

It would be great if the Golden Goal thing could be publicised and run at every home match

I've been thinking about the increase in price for next years season ticket.
Last year we got 9 league matches and 2 northern rail cup games.

This year we have 13 league matches. As far as i'm aware we no longer compete in the group stage of the northern rail, championship teams are automatically entered into the last 16 knockout stage.

So we only have 2 extra matches for a £40 increase.

The tickets can be bought 6 days a week from the shop in town. You do need a photograph yes, but if you had a ticket last year and you don't mind it being cut up, you can bring that with you and it can be used again. I am sure tickets will be able to be bought on Boxing Day, just make sure you bring cash, as the shop does not have a card reader and I don't think there is one at the ground either. Hope this helps.

Season tickets will be on sale at the Halifax game on Boxing day all you will need is a photo, they do have a card machine down at the club, just see Wendy on the day.

@ WOODEN STAND ... Pirag are hoping to be re introducing the ' Crossbar challenge / golden goal ' At half time every home match ( all profits to squadbuilder ).

£160 to some is a serious amount of money.
I know of 3 fans who were season ticket holders. One has been laid off. The other two are now on short time.
They have told me. They will be picking and choosing which games to go to.

For you to say, [ibut I think moaning about prices, time of year etc is not applicable on this[/i clearly shows. You are not aware, how hard much some are finding it.

£120 in May on Credit card was a great deal x2 (Think i paid £10 in interest charges over 3 months) No brainer.


All about planning really

Purely playing devils advocate. What about those who don't have one, don't want a credit card or can't get a credit card.

Let me put this on record, I have no issue with the price of the season tickets. For me, it doesn't make financial sense to get one, but I'll be there when I can. Do I think the club have done enough to market it, No. Could more have been done, yes.

Must be a good APR % mate? I suppose if you pay it off pretty quickly it's savy, but otherwise it becomes an expensive ticket. Depends on your circumstances I suppose.

Quite right 'Dominance' and for the very reason that everyone appears to be saying is the cause of low Season Ticket sales. Simply to make it easier for the fans to pay for their ticket over a period of time instead when money is always tight - Christmas!

But, if I remember correctly, when the offer of monthly payments was aired everyone was concerned about the reason for tickets being offered on that basis and 'The Prophets of Doom' really had their day adding 2 & 2 together to get 5!

It's a pity that more supporters (if any) didn't take-up the offer in June.

Had I still been in Yorkshire I would have started my Standing Order when it was offered but, unfortunately, I'm no-longer live within daily striking distance of Cougar Park.

I think I mentioned the word planning



Pay on a credit card at the right time of the month and over a 3 month period you would only accrue interest on one of those months.

Get a credit card (if you can - point taken) so you are guaranteed your money back if things go belly up, as so many prophets of doom thought they would over Summer. I for one was willing to put money into the club when they needed it.

If watching the best sport in the world for less than £10, £12 or £14 a game (depending on which deal you get) is not value for money then go watch a set of Prima donna cheating "sportsmen" in the Premier league (you may just be able to afford about 5 matches at some of the less fashionable clubs)

What's the big deal?

It's Christmas next week, folk have priorities.

I haven't bought mine yet, I went away at the beginning of November, then both my parents' 50th birthdays fell within 4 days of each other, I bought some concert tickets, and now Christmas.

I don't have a Credit Card, I could get one but I don't want one.

Couldn't agree more, the economy is not great to say the least but if people wanted a ticket at a great offer of £120 then they would have found a way, friends, family, credit, as you said, the interest I paid on the credit card over 6 weeks was well worth it and it provided the club with cash at a time when income was low due to the RFL not paying up when they were supposed to!

Support your club as they support you with good offers instead of the usual doom and gloom that can be read on this forum at times

That said, I do sympathise with anyone who has become victim to the state of the economy, more so at this time of year and wish them and their families well

The club are 400 season tickets down. That is a big deal.

The bills have to still be paid or we know what happens.