Matthew Le God

Pompey had ticket prices of £38 and that was high due to having a small ground so prices increased. St Mary's was much cheaper comparatively on face value and value for money (albeit 5 years ago). Cortese has stated they want to increase capacity or move stadium when back in the Premiership. If they increase capacity, then prices reduce as supply can meet demand.

Compared to similar sized clubs playing at the same level Saints prices are competitive. It is pointless and irrelevant to compare a seat at St Mary's to a seat at Dagenham & Redbridge, Rochdale & Hartlepool. The stadiums facilities are poorer, the views are poorer and most importantly the quality of the football(entertainment) is poorer. Compare them with similar clubs like Leeds & Norwich last season or Sheff Weds this season. The Chelsea comparison is never going to happen. Saints are a provincial club, Chelsea are in the west of London and their prices reflect this.

Lets take it bit by bit... The feud with the Echo - Dune you don't know what went on the stories of club staff not being allowed to talk to him Dune you don't know what is going on the way he had a dig at MLT and Lawrie Lawrie and MLT weren't forced at gunpoint to give an answer about the unfounded speculation about Pardew/Cortese. They both had no idea what was going on, but choose to comment anyway. I see no reason why Cortese shouldn't respond. He was hardly particulary harsh in his responce either the Pardew speculation Speculation being the key word here season ticket prices/lack of an installment plan/booking tax on tickets.The lack of notice that there was to be a change is the only issue I have, everything else is reasonable .............. To compare Cortese, the man that saved the club from oblivion last summer and attracted a wealthy owner, to Rupert Lowe is ridiculous. Never in the clubs history has it had a wealthy backer. They have wiped out £30m+ of debt, invested in the playing squad and backroom staff, invested money in training facilities, academy, stadium and have stated their future intention to return to the Premiership and fund it and infrastructure improvements. Basically everything that Rupert Lowe didn't do. Yes, Mr Cortese is an ambitious and no nonsense type of businessman, exactly imo what this club has needed for years. Chill Mr Dune and enjoy the ride.

Laughable. You are so easily influenced and taken in by speculation and unsubstantiated rumours. So many assumptions in the opening post. Yes, they may be true, but you have little in the way of evidence to base an opinion on.

I blame Cameron.

What about if it came with a separate sash & shirt like in 1885 so you can choose yourself game by game?

I'd imagine that was a joke response by the poster on here.

At least no one will have an excuse for not being prepared to pay in one go for 2011/12, 2012/13, 2013/14. The transition had to take place at some point. Some Saints fans need some personal finance lessons.

Includes an interesting video, suggesting it will be based on an old kit. Opens with the sash kit... http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2063020,00.html It will be a "tailored by Umbro range" kit. It also says it will be unveiled in the next few days.

If you are bringing up the holding company, it was set up 7 YEARS before the insolvency rules made by the Football League. You can't be accused of trying to exploit a loophole if you did it 7 YEARS before the law was even made.

Well this forum is for Saints chat. Theo left 4 years ago.

A thread about it already exists in the World Cup forum. http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=22932

He wouldn't be accusing every Saints fan of being a credit risk/defaulting on payment and basically stealing a ticket. He would just be accusing "some", because they did and may do the same again.

Barnet friendly part of a deal for Albert Adomah

Maths not your strong point?

Maybe Liebherr won't pay in installments for players continuing his father's business philosophy that has seen them do so well.

It gives the club all the money upfront to use in the Summer transfer window. If people pay by installments then some of the money comes in after the window closes.

A player on loan isn't the same as borrowing money.

Cheers

Link to the article?

I'm sure the ticket office would be fully aware there would be a backlash of sorts to this. I would imagine it would have been taken into account that it wouldn't be universally popular. Thus it is unlikely (but not impossible) they will change anything, nor does it make it wrong if some people disagree with your choice.

Those saying that season ticket numbers will be lower than last season are forgetting that last season Saints started on -10 and were unlikely to get promotion. This season the club are favourites to win the league and that will attract many to get a season ticket and see a promotion campaign. Yes, installments may lose some potential season ticket holders but the opportunity to see Saints win a league will no doubt attract new season ticket holders.

Will the Echo run this story in a positive light to help sales for the club, or a negative light that harms sales?

By removing installments it means the club has all the money from season tickets to spend during the summer transfer window. If this is how they want to change the season tickets it has to start one year. Now next year it won't be a surprise and people can save up and do some financial planning in future!

I'm amazed at those that don't realise what a good player Schneiderlin is! Along with Lallana they have by far the best chance of making it in a top flight side. He certainly wouldn't leave for £1m so this story is clearly rubbish to start with. With his contract not ending until 2012 they can turn down any offer they don't like. Of course if he wants to move he wil move but 2 years on a contract and a big financhial backer means Saints can turn down offers until it reaches an acceptable level. £1m is no where near high enough.