Thedelldays Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Have heard that those of you that have had season tickets for the last 5 years will get some sort of extra discount this year.. those of you that did not have a season ticket for what ever reason (ie a lowe protest) will miss out on this "extra" discount.. dont shoot the messenger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtonesfc Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Just get the buggers on sale!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Have heard that those of you that have had season tickets for the last 5 years will get some sort of extra discount this year.. those of you that did not have a season ticket for what ever reason (ie a lowe protest) will miss out on this "extra" discount.. dont shoot the messenger So those that helped to get rid of Lowe get shafted....? Hmmm, interesting logic.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Had mine 2.5 seasons, this will be the 3rd. Oh wells, hopefully discount for existing ST holders however long they've had em too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scummer Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 I've heard you'll get 5 pounds off for each year you've been alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 7 July, 2009 Author Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Had mine 2.5 seasons, this will be the 3rd. Oh wells, hopefully discount for existing ST holders however long they've had em too. the prices (so i have heard) will be(ish) £250-350 with extra loyalty reward/discount for those who have had one for the last 5 years+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 I just want to go down to the ticket office and renew mine tbh, discount or no discount I will be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 the prices (so i have heard) will be(ish) £250-350 with extra loyalty reward/discount for those who have had one for the last 5 years+ Don't suppose you mind me asking where you heard this? I've been in contact with David Luker for the past few weeks & he said prices had been drawn up to present to the new owners whenever they took control, wouldn't even let me have a snippet of what they were going to be. He did suggest though that there wouldn't be the big reductions that possibly some were expecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyb1 Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 So those that helped to get rid of Lowe get shafted....? Hmmm, interesting logic.... No those that had a part in nearly sending the club out of existance will not have a discount.. Fair.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Damn, i've only had one for 4 yrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 7 July, 2009 Author Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Don't suppose you mind me asking where you heard this? I've been in contact with David Luker for the past few weeks & he said prices had been drawn up to present to the new owners whenever they took control, wouldn't even let me have a snippet of what they were going to be. He did suggest though that there wouldn't be the big reductions that possibly some were expecting. just what I have heard.. probably bollix as is everything else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonjoe Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 I've heard similar except that anyonee who purchased a ticket for the Totton friendly in advance will also get an extra 'loyalty' discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redondo Saint Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 No those that had a part in nearly sending the club out of existance will not have a discount.. Fair.. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian the Red Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 had one since 1980!! Under West Stand Terrace Season ticket..... hope its £5 for each year we've had one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 No those that had a part in nearly sending the club out of existance will not have a discount. That's a bit harsh on Mr Lowe if you ask me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Agreed. I reckon that those who facilitated the removal of the Lowe regime so that the takeover by the Swiss could proceed, deserve some sort of reward, recognition and thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winchester Red Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Had mine 30 years until the beginning of last season, before giving up Never mind - I'll be back this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 I reckon that those who facilitated the removal of the Lowe regime so that the takeover by the Swiss could proceed, deserve some sort of reward, recognition and thanks If and when they do...I will send you some. ;-) I just want them to do it soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintDonkey Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 I reckon that those who facilitated the removal of the Lowe regime so that the takeover by the Swiss could proceed, deserve some sort of reward, recognition and thanks And a good kicking for the stress they've put everyone through for the last 100 odd days of uncertainty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 I guess the £250-£350 is just adults? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redondo Saint Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 I reckon that those who facilitated the removal of the Lowe regime so that the takeover by the Swiss could proceed, deserve some sort of reward, recognition and thanks Your reward is administration. Why should those that continued to financially support the club not be appreciated? The club should come first, not boardroom politics - fans and shareholders included. Personally I would not give a discount to anyone providing the cost is close to other similar clubs. If you have had a ST for five years I doubt a discount will influence your next purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Your reward is administration. Why should those that continued to financially support the club not be appreciated? The club should come first, not boardroom politics - fans and shareholders included. Personally I would not give a discount to anyone providing the cost is close to other similar clubs. If you have had a ST for five years I doubt a discount will influence your next purchase. I have had two STs for many years of Lowe's tenure, boycotted the renewal when he took us down, but still attended all home matches. Then I renewed when Lowe was forced out and then boycotted again when he returned and attended all matches until the tail end of the season when I'd had enough and decided not to put one extra penny into the club while he remained. Now he's gone for good (hopefully), I'll be back to renewing the STs for this coming season. Yes, we gained administration, but I'm inclined to believe that the boycotts might have affected the finances, but not the relegation, which was self-inflicted the moment we dismissed Pearson and appointed the double Dutch. Although it has been nerve-wracking and we might have ended up with Jackson's lot or Fialco, ultimately we will hopefully end up where we would otherwise have been, but much, much better off financially with the new owners than if the club had survived the administration but with Lowe remaining. For the first time in many years, I feel more optimistic for our future. We will look back on this episode a few years down the line and count our blessings that all of this transpired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redondo Saint Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Fair play to you. I do think that the poor finances at the end of the season contributed to relegation as we coud not afford a loan player(s). However, if the Dutch clowns had not been appointed I doubt we would have been in the situation. Everything is linked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghq Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Now he's gone for good (hopefully), I'll be back to renewing the STs for this coming season. For the first time in many years, I feel more optimistic for our future. We will look back on this episode a few years down the line and count our blessings that all of this transpired. I agree wholeheartedly with these sentiments and can only hope that all fans rally behind the club in a singular aim, as hopefully, there will now be no reason not to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 I've had one for 11 years, therefore I should get more of a discount than the part-time fans that have only had one for 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonsaint1604 Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 I travelled down from london about 15 times last season! It cost me a ****ing fortune. I went to Cardiff on the first day and I never once made a fuss about Rupert Lowe or saw fit to boycott, I just went to the football games and supported the team regardless. Now I can't even get a membership for this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Perrin Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 (edited) .... Edited 7 July, 2009 by Alain Perrin pointless repitition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 I couldn't give a toss about whether I get a discount or not, I just want my club back, and to be able to watch my team again knowing ol' cherry chops is as far away from having any involvement as possible. Not much to ask, I don't think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonRichards Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 I have has 4 season tickets over the last 5 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonsaint1604 Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 I couldn't give a toss about whether I get a discount or not, I just want my club back, and to be able to watch my team again knowing ol' cherry chops is as far away from having any involvement as possible. Not much to ask, I don't think. Fair point but I do think that anyone who bothered to attend on at least a semi-regular basis last season deserves some recognition. The attendance was usually around 15,000 compared to around 22,000 the season before. And 30,000 were up for watching Manchester United, but we couldn't even fill the ground for those last 3 home games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 had one since 1980!! Under West Stand Terrace Season ticket..... hope its £5 for each year we've had one!! Hey ! me too in the same place as well, on the old bench seats originally £5 for each year would be lovely....but very unlikely !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 had one since 1980!! Under West Stand Terrace Season ticket..... hope its £5 for each year we've had one!! me to, think that is a good idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Fair point but I do think that anyone who bothered to attend on at least a semi-regular basis last season deserves some recognition. The attendance was usually around 15,000 compared to around 22,000 the season before. And 30,000 were up for watching Manchester United, but we couldn't even fill the ground for those last 3 home games. New start, clean slate, in my opinion. One flat price per section, no loyalty discounts. Let's not have any of this 'better fan' rubbish anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Fair point but I do think that anyone who bothered to attend on at least a semi-regular basis last season deserves some recognition. The attendance was usually around 15,000 compared to around 22,000 the season before. And 30,000 were up for watching Manchester United, but we couldn't even fill the ground for those last 3 home games. It will be up to our new owners. If they feel that it makes good business sense to offer some reward for loyalty, then fine. If not, then I'm sure that as the astute business people they are, they will set the prices at a sensible level. This will reflect the division we are in and ought to take account of the fact that it is better to set it at a level that encourages a fuller stadium than one where the stadium is half empty. The reason is simple; with more people comes greater expenditure on ancilliaries such as food and drink, programmes and impulse buys in the Megastore. They could do a lot worse than study Norwich's price scale, which gives concessions for the young up to the end of the teen years and also the older supporters. That policy rewards the longstanding fans and encourages the youngsters into the Saints supporting habit, as well as encouraging family attendances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denzil Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 Don't suppose you mind me asking where you heard this? I've been in contact with David Luker for the past few weeks & he said prices had been drawn up to present to the new owners whenever they took control, wouldn't even let me have a snippet of what they were going to be. He did suggest though that there wouldn't be the big reductions that possibly some were expecting. Had a ST since '93 and had no response from my email to Luker. Sounds like he needs to pull his finger out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 What happens if we're out of the country for a couple of weeks? There won't be another of those forms that we have to sign, will there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 So those that helped to get rid of Lowe get shafted....? Hmmm, interesting logic.... trousers the non attendees shafted us all.If thewre are as many as we have been told then we wouldnt be in administration, we would have had funds and we wouldnt be -10 in L1. It has not been that clever IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 As for s/t. I have had 1 for years but as this is allegedly a new start lets not have a division straight away. I just want to sit where I have on the Northam and hope others get them as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 those of you that did not have a season ticket for what ever reason (ie a lowe protest) will miss out on this "extra" discount.. ...which is why they can afford to make this offer! Not many renewed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 I've heard you'll get 5 pounds off for each year you've been alive. Yippee, free ticket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamsaint Posted 7 July, 2009 Share Posted 7 July, 2009 really, they should just sell them as cheap as possible to fill the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 8 July, 2009 Share Posted 8 July, 2009 Just sent this to Mr Luker... So when do season tickets go on sale?!?!?! :) Get in!! Got this reply: Ha ha!! Give us time! We need to agree prices etc. I would be hopeful at the end of this week. Monday at the very very latest Enjoy the news! David Luker Head of Supporter Services Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 8 July, 2009 Share Posted 8 July, 2009 Have heard that those of you that have had season tickets for the last 5 years will get some sort of extra discount this year.. those of you that did not have a season ticket for what ever reason (ie a lowe protest) will miss out on this "extra" discount.. dont shoot the messenger great news. I'm chuffed with that. Those that bought last year despite knowing we were in for a load of **** deserve a brucey bonus IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 8 July, 2009 Share Posted 8 July, 2009 I just want to f*cking get one, discount or no discount! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather Posted 8 July, 2009 Share Posted 8 July, 2009 If true will be nice reward for us lifers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nineteen Canteen Posted 8 July, 2009 Share Posted 8 July, 2009 So those that helped to get rid of Lowe get shafted....? Hmmm, interesting logic.... Or those that tried to help save the club and stayed loyal get rewarded. The more I hear about the new owner the more I like it. The new broom option or the old protaganists working together were the only two ways to go and so it has been proven. Do you think MLT and co would have rewarded the loyal fans above the plastic boycotters? I don't know, but it's irrelevant and I personally and along with many others are extremely happy the club has been saved and our contribution recognised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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