Matthew Le God Posted 21 May, 2010 Share Posted 21 May, 2010 Unsubstantiated rumours from people on this and other sites claim without evidence that to celebrate the 125th anniversary there "may" be £125 season tickets. I think it is very unlikely that this is true. However... Could it work? - It is a great way to celebrate and all fans would be pleased with much lower prices even if for one season. - Potentially it would massively increase the uptake of season tickets next season. - 09/10 season ticket level were around the 13.5k mark. - With a £125 season ticket the club may be able to sell over 20k. In a best case scenario 29,000 (given some need to be left to away fans). Of course such a massive drop in prices may impact on revenue streams. But if this policy bring gates up much closer to capacity it would reduce loses and increases matchday sales of programs, food and drink. It would also provide the team with larger crowds cheering them on in an important season and may benefit in that sense. Importantly it brings new season ticket holders to the club who may continue with their tickets when prices return to normal in 2011/12. Of course as I previously stated this is probably very unlikely to happen as it would be a huge financial risk but also a very nice gesture from Markus if he did underwrite it. A full St Mary's for a promotion campaign would be a great sight to mark 125 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joesaint Posted 21 May, 2010 Share Posted 21 May, 2010 It would be really really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 21 May, 2010 Share Posted 21 May, 2010 IF they did this..I would imagine it may have a caveat with it that only those who have had season tickets for the last 5 years or something would be a gerat gesture if they did this for 2 weeks or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 21 May, 2010 Share Posted 21 May, 2010 It's a crazy idea Doc, But it just might work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 21 May, 2010 Share Posted 21 May, 2010 great but I suspect the transfer budget will then be 125k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robsk II Posted 21 May, 2010 Share Posted 21 May, 2010 Maybe the new in-house catering will raise prices by a factor of 27 to make up the shortfall... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 21 May, 2010 Share Posted 21 May, 2010 I think it's highly unlikely. Let's face it, at least half of last season's season ticket holders would probably buy a season ticket regardless of the price (within reason), so that's 7000 x £200 (give or take) the club are effectively giving away - that's £1.4m. Even in the privileged position we find ourselves in, they are still running the club on a sound financial basis, so I can't envisage that it's an option they've genuinely considered. If we're top of the table I would imagine we'd be getting at least 25k most games anyway. A winning team = a team the more casual fan wants to go and watch on a more regular basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 21 May, 2010 Share Posted 21 May, 2010 Put me down for 2.....**** it, at them prices I will have 4! I will then sell tickets to each game for £19 each a bag a tidy profit. Thats why it wont work..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JibMcdo Posted 21 May, 2010 Share Posted 21 May, 2010 Over half of the crowd getting in for 25% of the usual price. Yeh that'll work. Cortese wouldn't/shouldn't do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulwantsapint Posted 21 May, 2010 Share Posted 21 May, 2010 It would be amazing if they did But if they made season tickets £287.5 each game would cost £12.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stmusicdude Posted 21 May, 2010 Share Posted 21 May, 2010 Unsubstantiated rumours from people on this and other sites claim without evidence that to celebrate the 125th anniversary there "may" be £125 season tickets. I think it is very unlikely that this is true. However... Could it work? - It is a great way to celebrate and all fans would be pleased with much lower prices even if for one season. - Potentially it would massively increase the uptake of season tickets next season. - 09/10 season ticket level were around the 13.5k mark. - With a £125 season ticket the club may be able to sell over 20k. In a best case scenario 29,000 (given some need to be left to away fans). Of course such a massive drop in prices may impact on revenue streams. But if this policy bring gates up much closer to capacity it would reduce loses and increases matchday sales of programs, food and drink. It would also provide the team with larger crowds cheering them on in an important season and may benefit in that sense. Importantly it brings new season ticket holders to the club who may continue with their tickets when prices return to normal in 2011/12. Of course as I previously stated this is probably very unlikely to happen as it would be a huge financial risk but also a very nice gesture from Markus if he did underwrite it. A full St Mary's for a promotion campaign would be a great sight to mark 125 years. pmsl yes & next week is tescos 130th year & they going to start selling a years shopping for £130 too Oh do behave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_lambden Posted 21 May, 2010 Share Posted 21 May, 2010 So what would under 16/student prices be or would they all be the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 22 May, 2010 Share Posted 22 May, 2010 IF they did this..I would imagine it may have a caveat with it that only those who have had season tickets for the last 5 years or something would be a gerat gesture if they did this for 2 weeks or something then they wouldnt sell out the stadium and defeat the point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 22 May, 2010 Share Posted 22 May, 2010 This is so embaressing that fans believe this rumour. The club will Market the season tickets with two high profile signings wearing the home and away kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tttdcs Posted 22 May, 2010 Share Posted 22 May, 2010 This is so embaressing that fans believe this rumour. The club will Market the season tickets with two high profile signings wearing the home and away kit. Yes and the ticket office will be cursing, weeks of sat on their arse and then chaos :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 22 May, 2010 Share Posted 22 May, 2010 Under 16's will be £125 to attract the fans of the future. 40 years to late for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintkiptanui Posted 22 May, 2010 Share Posted 22 May, 2010 Under 16's will be £125 to attract the fans of the future. 40 years to late for meYou are sickingly old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 22 May, 2010 Share Posted 22 May, 2010 You are sickingly old. Then so am I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintkiptanui Posted 22 May, 2010 Share Posted 22 May, 2010 I knew that already, I'd say you were nearing your 80's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 22 May, 2010 Share Posted 22 May, 2010 You are sickingly old. And me - Ggrrrrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 22 May, 2010 Share Posted 22 May, 2010 I knew that already, I'd say you were nearing your 80's I curse you and every bet you have for the next sixteen billion trillion years- though they'd be losers regardless. Edit And I do so on behalf of Toadhall Saint as well ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rational Rich Posted 22 May, 2010 Share Posted 22 May, 2010 Huddersfield did it the season before last - their season tickets were £100 for their centenary and it resulted on increased sales the next year too, as people got back in the habit of going to the match every other week. So it's not as far fetched an idea as it might first seem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Jonny Posted 22 May, 2010 Share Posted 22 May, 2010 if this happened id buy one and only get to 5 or 6 games and it'd still be worthwhile. Dream on people! Sent from by bumhole using littile bits of poo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 22 May, 2010 Share Posted 22 May, 2010 Huddersfield did it the season before last - their season tickets were £100 for their centenary and it resulted on increased sales the next year too, as people got back in the habit of going to the match every other week. So it's not as far fetched an idea as it might first seem. Bradford also did some mad offer a few years back and experienced similar results. Norwich are the prime examples tho', the year they were relegated from the Prem with us they dropped their ST prices dramatically and had a huge take-up, done very good 'Early Bird' renewals ever since and kept an excellent fanbase. Saints on the other hand continued to charge the same ST prices as they had in the Premiership. IF they offered a crazy one-off low price tied in with the 125yr celebrations then I would offer it to everyone but the deal is you also commit to one the following season back at a more usual price. A price could be fixed and this could be paid off over the year in an installment plan to make it affordable. There's a very good chance we'll be in the CCC then so renewals would likely be very high anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 22 May, 2010 Share Posted 22 May, 2010 Existing ST holders should get a £125 discount ! All others can get stuffed ! (Ps. I am an existing ST holder). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 22 May, 2010 Share Posted 22 May, 2010 I would buy a season ticket if they were £125. I can't go to enough games to warrant paying full price, but at £125 I'd only need to attend 5 matches to break even, and I did nearly three times as many last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 22 May, 2010 Share Posted 22 May, 2010 I would buy a season ticket if they were £125. I can't go to enough games to warrant paying full price, but at £125 I'd only need to attend 5 matches to break even, and I did nearly three times as many last season. Has anyone ever told you, you have a great arse. x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 22 May, 2010 Share Posted 22 May, 2010 Has anyone ever told you, you have a great arse. x Thanks darling, you can spank it if you want.:butthead: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadia Sllim Posted 22 May, 2010 Share Posted 22 May, 2010 Would be a great offer and I am sure one that would benefit the club in the long run! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 22 May, 2010 Share Posted 22 May, 2010 Huddersfield did it the season before last - their season tickets were £100 for their centenary and it resulted on increased sales the next year too, as people got back in the habit of going to the match every other week. So it's not as far fetched an idea as it might first seem. oh ok, i suppose i could stretch to that, £125 is a bit steep if you ask me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint sfc Posted 22 May, 2010 Share Posted 22 May, 2010 oh ok, i suppose i could stretch to that, £125 is a bit steep if you ask me lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip Posted 22 May, 2010 Share Posted 22 May, 2010 I would buy a season ticket if they were £125. I can't go to enough games to warrant paying full price, but at £125 I'd only need to attend 5 matches to break even, and I did nearly three times as many last season. This is yet another reason why it wouldn't be worth doing - even if it wasn't just a joke rumour made up by someone on here. The only reason for doing cheap tickets in the club's eyes would be to get bums on seats to cheer the team to promotion but this would result in sold out matches with only half the ground full because it's more "economical" for people to buy a cheap ST and not bother coming to lots of games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 22 May, 2010 Share Posted 22 May, 2010 You are sickingly old. No need to get personal , sonny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 22 May, 2010 Share Posted 22 May, 2010 Great idea. We need more chavs in the ground i feel. This would certainly pull them in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 22 May, 2010 Share Posted 22 May, 2010 Good point. All STs should be at least £1k to keep out the riff raff. Maybe we should have a recommendations system and some sort of "playing in" process too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winchester_Saint Posted 22 May, 2010 Share Posted 22 May, 2010 They wouldn't be able to sell 29,000 season tickets anyway, as the OP suggests, as don't they have to have a certain amount of tickets kept for fans buying for individual games? Otherwise teams like Man Utd etc. would just sell 70,000 season tickets no problem, but they always have tickets left over for fans buying on the day or in advance for a certain match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Landrew Posted 22 May, 2010 Share Posted 22 May, 2010 I would buy a season ticket if they were £125. I can't go to enough games to warrant paying full price, but at £125 I'd only need to attend 5 matches to break even, and I did nearly three times as many last season. Nice rumour. It would be a great gesture from Markus Liebherr. If any club could afford it, Saints could, and it wouldn't necessarily backfire either, as it would inject new lifeblood into season ticket sales. When the ST price reverts to something more realistic, the following season, I'd expect lots of the newer ST holders would carry on too. However, despite the outlay, so far made by Markus, barely even scratching the surface of his personal wealth, great gesture or not, it is probably not the way to carry on. He's ultimately at St Marys to have a wonderful time, and make a bit of money into the bargain, long term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintkiptanui Posted 22 May, 2010 Share Posted 22 May, 2010 No need to get personal ' date=' sonny[/quote']Sorry gramps:goodman: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintJackoInHurworth Posted 22 May, 2010 Share Posted 22 May, 2010 Wouldn't it be more likely they would charge £125 for a half season ticket or a special 'one-match-a-month' season ticket, which as it says gives you the chance to attend one match every month. In practice this would buy you attendance at 10 league matches across the whole season at £12.50 a match. Or as someone else posted, they might do a scheme aimed at providing cheaper season tickets for young people. Alternatively, they could do a scheme where for £125 you get a Saints shirt and attendance at five matches of your choice. There's all sorts of things they could do which are probably way more likely than a £125 season ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 23 May, 2010 Share Posted 23 May, 2010 Oh good god, I said that as a joke! Seriously some people on here really need to get out more and start learning to see the difference between reality and the Internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 23 May, 2010 Share Posted 23 May, 2010 Oh good god, I said that as a joke! Seriously some people on here really need to get out more and start learning to see the difference between reality and the Internet. I only hear what I want to hear. Someone told me that Megan Fox wanted secksy time with me too - I'm still hoping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 23 May, 2010 Share Posted 23 May, 2010 Actually I don't think season tickets which are too cheap are a good idea. Because they will be snapped up by a fair few people who won't be attending every game - which means that seats in the best positions will be denied others. The stadium would not be as full as attendance figure claim, and could suffer a lower key atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joensuu Posted 23 May, 2010 Share Posted 23 May, 2010 Actually I don't think season tickets which are too cheap are a good idea. Because they will be snapped up by a fair few people who won't be attending every game - which means that seats in the best positions will be denied others. The stadium would not be as full as attendance figure claim, and could suffer a lower key atmosphere. Agreed. Unless the £125 is restricted to previous season ticket holders, loads of people will buy them at that price. I go to about 6-10 home games a year. At £125 it would make financial sense to buy a season ticket, but leave my seat empty for half the games. People like me should be banned from getting £125 season tickets IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 23 May, 2010 Share Posted 23 May, 2010 Unsubstantiated rumours from people on this and other sites claim without evidence that to celebrate the 125th anniversary there "may" be £125 season tickets. I think it is very unlikely that this is true. However... Could it work? - It is a great way to celebrate and all fans would be pleased with much lower prices even if for one season. - Potentially it would massively increase the uptake of season tickets next season. - 09/10 season ticket level were around the 13.5k mark. - With a £125 season ticket the club may be able to sell over 20k. In a best case scenario 29,000 (given some need to be left to away fans). Of course such a massive drop in prices may impact on revenue streams. But if this policy bring gates up much closer to capacity it would reduce loses and increases matchday sales of programs, food and drink. It would also provide the team with larger crowds cheering them on in an important season and may benefit in that sense. Importantly it brings new season ticket holders to the club who may continue with their tickets when prices return to normal in 2011/12. Of course as I previously stated this is probably very unlikely to happen as it would be a huge financial risk but also a very nice gesture from Markus if he did underwrite it. A full St Mary's for a promotion campaign would be a great sight to mark 125 years. We dont need the money (clearly evidenced by the dropping of shirt sponsors). We would certainly increase the average gate, although I suspect some would take the deal and not attend every game. The owners and NC would certainly secure the loyalty and support of the fan base (not that they need to) for another season. The Echo would certainly need to change its tune as a result. Sounds a great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FMPR Posted 23 May, 2010 Share Posted 23 May, 2010 Would be a magnificent gesture from your owner if that indeed happened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bender Posted 23 May, 2010 Share Posted 23 May, 2010 What would happen is those who want to go to a handful of games in the season would get one and there would be none left for general sale. Then these people wouldnt go to most games and there will be empty seats all over the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattio Posted 23 May, 2010 Share Posted 23 May, 2010 It'll be my first season back in a commutable distance from southampton for about 4 years so I'll be getting a season ticket in any case but this would be perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Posted 23 May, 2010 Share Posted 23 May, 2010 This will be the first time I've been in the same country as Saints at the start of the season since 2006, so will be getting my first ever ST when they are released. Pretty sure this initiative wont happen, it's financial dynamite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 23 May, 2010 Share Posted 23 May, 2010 I curse you and every bet you have for the next sixteen billion trillion years- though they'd be losers regardless. Edit And I do so on behalf of Toadhall Saint as well ! Include me in your Hex on Saintkip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack rill Posted 23 May, 2010 Share Posted 23 May, 2010 What a result! if true,,,,You lucky Bastards:smt103 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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