RedWillie Posted 20 February, 2009 Share Posted 20 February, 2009 Putting doom, gloom and despondency to one side for a mo ... If they really wanted fans to come and support us, to try and give us a fighting chance to stay up ...why for the last 6 or 7 home games do they not slash the prices and i mean slash them. Offer them at £10 a shot and £5 for season tkt holders (or even an occasional free one). Youths/OAPs £5 Fat chance probably but worth a go? Do something, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 20 February, 2009 Share Posted 20 February, 2009 season ticket holders would have a fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 20 February, 2009 Share Posted 20 February, 2009 season ticket holders would have a fit Yep, spot on. The club's hands are tied. All this ST-holding Ueber Fans who reckon they love the club more will still throw a fit if SFC did something like this because of desperate financial need. They love the club, but not if it means them being out of pocket or losing their exclusivity... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysaint Posted 20 February, 2009 Share Posted 20 February, 2009 I wouldnt care at all rather see the ground fill, its my choice to buy a season ticket but can understand that some st holders would be annoyed. Why dont they then offer season ticket holders an incentive on their next season's season ticket if they pay before end of March for instance they would get a healthy discount i.e. between £70-100 per season ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 20 February, 2009 Share Posted 20 February, 2009 season ticket holders would have a fit Again, I used to hold 4 season tickets until Lowe's return last summer and the inevitable. But, I always advocated filling the ground on the day as its entertainment akin to going to any theatre - better when packed and what do theatres do just before they start? Sell the tickets off cheaply if they havent booked out. I'd rather a packed stadium as I paid for my privilege of a guaranteed seat, where I had selected to be, as a ST holder. So, yes we should drop prices. Trouble is even if the club paid fans a quid to watch many people wouldnt come with Lowe/Wotte doing their thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 20 February, 2009 Share Posted 20 February, 2009 Aye, saw so many STH's moaning about the cut price Forest tickets. I don't think it would make much of a difference if they slashed prices. I've got a lot of friends who just don't enjoy going to SMS anymore, it's not about the money they just don't like the atmosphere, team, performances or Lowe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 20 February, 2009 Share Posted 20 February, 2009 Yep, spot on. The club's hands are tied. All this ST-holding Ueber Fans who reckon they love the club more will still throw a fit if SFC did something like this because of desperate financial need. They love the club, but not if it means them being out of pocket or losing their exclusivity... It wouldn't bother me - the more the merrier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 20 February, 2009 Share Posted 20 February, 2009 It wouldn't bother me - the more the merrier! But you are a gentleman, sir. You obviously wasnt privvy to all the bleating on here leading up to the Forest game (oh, and how that elevated attendance helped the team, eh ??) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 20 February, 2009 Share Posted 20 February, 2009 You obviously wasnt privvy to all the bleating on here leading up to the Forest game I must have missed that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 20 February, 2009 Share Posted 20 February, 2009 I must have missed that... How unfortunate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 20 February, 2009 Share Posted 20 February, 2009 I find it quite amusing that non-season ticket holders who don't go can tell me as a ST holder what I think!! For the record no I wouldnt give a toss if they lowered ticket prices - it won't make bugger all difference to what happens on the pitch either. For those that go and can be arsed look at Notts Forest game.....fans turned up but the players never. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 20 February, 2009 Share Posted 20 February, 2009 I find it quite amusing that non-season ticket holders who don't go can tell me as a ST holder what I think!! For the record no I wouldnt give a toss if they lowered ticket prices - it won't make bugger all difference to what happens on the pitch either. For those that go and can be arsed look at Notts Forest game.....fans turned up but the players never. I find it quite amusing that you think that you are representative of all ST holders. Did you wave your ST book at the full stands during the ManYoo game ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 20 February, 2009 Share Posted 20 February, 2009 Read what I wrote you stupid man where did I say that I represent ALL FFS As for the Man Utd game....nope didn't go...didn't want to and couldn't afford to waste another £45 on a game I was not bothered about. Survival in CCC is all that matters to me. Touch a nerve did it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbattigger Posted 20 February, 2009 Share Posted 20 February, 2009 I buy three season tickets each year, my own and one for each of my young kids. Quite honestly I don't give a rat's a** if they lower the prices to fill the ground. Trouble is I don't think the players give a rat's a** about anything either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 20 February, 2009 Share Posted 20 February, 2009 Read what I wrote you stupid man where did I say that I represent ALL FFS You responded to my comments like it was a personal attack on you. Why was that, then ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 20 February, 2009 Share Posted 20 February, 2009 You responded to my comments like it was a personal attack on you. Why was that, then ? I find it quite amusing that non-season ticket holders who don't go can tell me as a ST holder what I think!! You responded to that.....hit a nerve did it as I never even mentioned you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSaint75 Posted 20 February, 2009 Share Posted 20 February, 2009 season ticket holders would have a fit I wouldn't give a toss if they cut prices, would rather see a full ground, does that make me an uber fan or not? I'm :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 20 February, 2009 Share Posted 20 February, 2009 I find it quite amusing that non-season ticket holders who don't go can tell me as a ST holder what I think!! You responded to that.....hit a nerve did it as I never even mentioned you! So who were you referring to ? there were only 10 posts before your comment, and 3 were from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huffton Posted 20 February, 2009 Share Posted 20 February, 2009 Thanks for pigeon holing all the ST holder Alpine. As one myself I think it would be well worth doing if it helps us maintain our place in the chapionship, although I fear it is too late. I don't care about the money, I've already paid it up front and thats the chance you take. For what its worth the other reason I'm not bothered is that Lowe/Wilde will not be getting another penny out of me, if these two clowns remain at the club my money will be spent following AFC Totton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_bert Posted 20 February, 2009 Share Posted 20 February, 2009 I wouldnt care, as long as their put in the chapel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 20 February, 2009 Share Posted 20 February, 2009 Yep, spot on. The club's hands are tied. All this ST-holding Ueber Fans who reckon they love the club more will still throw a fit if SFC did something like this because of desperate financial need. They love the club, but not if it means them being out of pocket or losing their exclusivity... I buy my ticket for convenience with the added benefit of saving money. If there was a scheme to bring fans in this season I would welcome it. If it meant cheaper tickets for others - no problem. However, when it comes to deciding whether to renew for next year I would be less likely to if I thought I would be paying extra for the privilege. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amesbury Saint Posted 20 February, 2009 Share Posted 20 February, 2009 Why not allow STH the option of buying cheaper tickets for friends and family. Equally for members buy 1 ticket full price, cheaper tickets thereafter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 20 February, 2009 Share Posted 20 February, 2009 Yep, spot on. The club's hands are tied. All this ST-holding Ueber Fans who reckon they love the club more will still throw a fit if SFC did something like this because of desperate financial need. They love the club, but not if it means them being out of pocket or losing their exclusivity...:rolleyes: I wouldnt care at all rather see the ground fill, its my choice to buy a season ticket but can understand that some st holders would be annoyed. Why dont they then offer season ticket holders an incentive on their next season's season ticket if they pay before end of March for instance they would get a healthy discount i.e. between £70-100 per season ticket. Again, I used to hold 4 season tickets until Lowe's return last summer and the inevitable. But, I always advocated filling the ground on the day as its entertainment akin to going to any theatre - better when packed and what do theatres do just before they start? Sell the tickets off cheaply if they havent booked out. I'd rather a packed stadium as I paid for my privilege of a guaranteed seat, where I had selected to be, as a ST holder. So, yes we should drop prices. Trouble is even if the club paid fans a quid to watch many people wouldnt come with Lowe/Wotte doing their thing. It wouldn't bother me - the more the merrier! I find it quite amusing that non-season ticket holders who don't go can tell me as a ST holder what I think!! For the record no I wouldnt give a toss if they lowered ticket prices - it won't make bugger all difference to what happens on the pitch either. For those that go and can be arsed look at Notts Forest game.....fans turned up but the players never. I buy three season tickets each year, my own and one for each of my young kids. Quite honestly I don't give a rat's a** if they lower the prices to fill the ground. Trouble is I don't think the players give a rat's a** about anything either. I wouldn't give a toss if they cut prices, would rather see a full ground, does that make me an uber fan or not? I'm :confused: Thanks for pigeon holing all the ST holder Alpine. As one myself I think it would be well worth doing if it helps us maintain our place in the chapionship, although I fear it is too late. I don't care about the money, I've already paid it up front and thats the chance you take. For what its worth the other reason I'm not bothered is that Lowe/Wilde will not be getting another penny out of me, if these two clowns remain at the club my money will be spent following AFC Totton. I wouldnt care, as long as their put in the chapel I buy my ticket for convenience with the added benefit of saving money. If there was a scheme to bring fans in this season I would welcome it. If it meant cheaper tickets for others - no problem. However, when it comes to deciding whether to renew for next year I would be less likely to if I thought I would be paying extra for the privilege. once again needlessly bitter, and wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwarwick Posted 20 February, 2009 Share Posted 20 February, 2009 But you are a gentleman, sir. You obviously wasnt privvy to all the bleating on here leading up to the Forest game (oh, and how that elevated attendance helped the team, eh ??) By whom? I remember most on here were in agreement including me and I wouldn't care if they did it on a few other occasions but it wouldn't be like you would attend anyway would it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 20 February, 2009 Share Posted 20 February, 2009 SW many times season ticket holders (not all) have had a right moan about deals done by the club over the last couple of years... I know this as I have had a right ding dong with posters over it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwarwick Posted 20 February, 2009 Share Posted 20 February, 2009 SW many times season ticket holders (not all) have had a right moan about deals done by the club over the last couple of years... I know this as I have had a right ding dong with posters over it.. Agree a few have moaned but I think more were in agreement. By the way have you started Taurus09 yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 20 February, 2009 Share Posted 20 February, 2009 Agree a few have moaned but I think more were in agreement. By the way have you started Taurus09 yet WTF...how would you know about that...? i did orion 08 last year was embarked on HMS Illustrious for 2 months but no, not involved this year..my sub is a "special fit" boat and has bigger fish to fry....starting when we leave next week... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chorlton Posted 20 February, 2009 Share Posted 20 February, 2009 II think season ticket holders have a right to moan if the club were to do this, but as is shown above, most of the ones on here choose not to and see it for the greater good. I include myself in that number. Am not convinced it would work still mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfnPanad Posted 20 February, 2009 Share Posted 20 February, 2009 Nice idea in theory but we're only allowed to make a max of 4 games a season 'cut price' - league rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egreog Posted 20 February, 2009 Share Posted 20 February, 2009 Frankly , the way this present shower of losers play no inducement financially would make a lot of fans go back............ the cancer is to the core......its not the cost to me and many others, its not wanting to feel as if you have been cheated out of cash for what is bolled as "entertainment".............best just keep prices as they are......... it won't be financially worth reducing prices as the take up would be minimal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgerBadger Posted 20 February, 2009 Share Posted 20 February, 2009 [ I wouldn't have a fit - bring it on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 WTF...how would you know about that...? i did orion 08 last year was embarked on HMS Illustrious for 2 months but no, not involved this year..my sub is a "special fit" boat and has bigger fish to fry....starting when we leave next week... You mean its needing repair after ramming Froggie subs ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 By whom? I remember most on here were in agreement including me and I wouldn't care if they did it on a few other occasions but it wouldn't be like you would attend anyway would it Agree a few have moaned but I think more were in agreement. By the way have you started Taurus09 yet The fastest back-pedal on record Just goes to show you are a gimp who argues a post based on who writes it rather than its content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 I certainly think it would be interesting for the board to float the idea with the Season Ticket Holders, what's the worst that could happen if they asked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 I certainly think it would be interesting for the board to float the idea with the Season Ticket Holders, what's the worst that could happen if they asked? I honestly don't think we'd get many extra through the door. For a lot of people it really isn't a money problem, obviously that's part of the problem but a lot of people have just gotten out of the going to a game routine. A one off cheap game would only work if we put in a good performance, won and managed to keep a few of the new fans. It wouldn't happen though, we'd probably lose or draw and end up worse than before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 You mean its needing repair after ramming Froggie subs ??? not mine..if only it had something wrong with it to keep us from going next week.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 (edited) Well..they will certainly have to cut the cost next season in League 1 as loads more will not bother to renew imo. Edited 21 February, 2009 by ALWAYS_SFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 I find it quite amusing that you think that you are representative of all ST holders. Did you wave your ST book at the full stands during the ManYoo game ??? I am a season ticket and do not give a stuff how many cheap offers the club has Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocco boxo Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 A quid for kids! Is that what some of the players are worth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedWillie Posted 21 February, 2009 Author Share Posted 21 February, 2009 Nice idea in theory but we're only allowed to make a max of 4 games a season 'cut price' - league rules. not sure about this and can't find it anywhere - how can this be right when all clubs in the league have different admission prices anyway? Nice to see the overwhelming majority in support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
del boy Posted 21 February, 2009 Share Posted 21 February, 2009 Trouble is even if the club paid fans a quid to watch many people wouldnt come with Lowe/Wotte doing their thing. I dont think I'd want to watch that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1Minus10 Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 Slash the prices and send a £10 Megastore Voucher to the ST holders.... easy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublesaint Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 If I was a season ticket holder, I would not mind the price reduction in the circumstances, I would buy one for convenience rather than anything else. But doubt if it would dramatically alter attendances over the last few weeks anyway, will probably end up like last season with a final home game of 30000 and the revenue that goes with it......come to think of it, if we had treated every game as a potential relegation decider, we may in fact be in a healthier position. And attending games does not necessarily mean blind acceptance of what is occuring in the boardroom or on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamsaint Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 The title of this thread should inform the clubs ST price decision to0. My Plan?(For CCC or L1) £199 corners £250 Wings/ Chapel/Northam £300 Centre £350 Half way Directors box £250 K Teens £100 Kids £50 Any 3 home games bought in advance. £50 That way we can keep match to match prices higher, and get a good return from the away fans !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian the Red Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 As usual Apline writes total crap and tries to wind up everyone else. I have had a season ticket since the late 70's when saints introduced Under West Stand Season tickets and as a true loyal supporter who loves the club, not the pratt in charge, I still have a season ticket as does my son. What's more I will still have a ST next season. I have no problem with the club slashing prices if it makes a difference and gets more supporters into the ground. A couple of comments posted, free voucher for the saints shop or some other concession to ST holders would surely appease thiose ST holders who will complain. My only concern is that there will idiots protesting about RL et al during the game and that will do no good. Everyone has a right to protest but IMO it does no good from the players point of view to hear negative chants during, before or as they walk off the pitch. So, yes in favour of slashing prices, I for one do not want any concession as ST holder, but only if supporters get behind the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoccerMom Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 I still have a season ticket as does my son. What's more I will still have a ST next season. I have no problem with the club slashing prices if it makes a difference and gets more supporters into the ground. A couple of comments posted, free voucher for the saints shop or some other concession to ST holders would surely appease thiose ST holders who will complain. ... So, yes in favour of slashing prices, I for one do not want any concession as ST holder, but only if supporters get behind the team. Agree with this - the money's spent, and I can't get worked up about other people saving money now. All I want is to see more people in the ground supporting the team. The support was massive yesterday even if the ground wasn't even half full, and you could see how much it meant to the players. Kids for a quid - hmm, maybe, but not unlimited in ratio to the adults buying the tickets. Even in the family enclosure it gets annoying when you have dozens of mini-youths charging up and down, without the slightest interest in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwarwick Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 By whom? I remember most on here were in agreement including me and I wouldn't care if they did it on a few other occasions but it wouldn't be like you would attend anyway would it Agree a few have moaned but I think more were in agreement. By the way have you started Taurus09 yet The fastest back-pedal on record Just goes to show you are a gimp who argues a post based on who writes it rather than its content. I have just read this and cannot believe a gimp like you cannot read. If it is possible, and do this slowly, please read my two posts above and tell me how I was back-pedalling. I will help you out on a couple of things in case you find it difficult taking it all in but in the first post (top) I quoted "most" were in agreement, in the second post (second from top to help you out) I quoted "more" were in agreement. To me most and more are the same but spelt differently depending on the reply to which it refers. I suggest you read the posts to which either refers before passing on your typical alpine repost. As for arguing a post you are the past master with the ability to change a post to suit your own agenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedWillie Posted 22 February, 2009 Author Share Posted 22 February, 2009 dear oh dear, a thread i started on how to get more fans in the ground is used as a school playground by two petulant little boys..get a grip and grow up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan The Flames Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 As usual Apline writes total crap and tries to wind up everyone else.... A couple of comments posted, free voucher for the saints shop or some other concession to ST holders would surely appease thiose ST holders who will complain. Hang on a minute you singled Alpine out, even though others have also said season tickets holders will moan, and then go on to offer a solution to something you are claiming only exists in Alpine's mind. I am certain that season ticket holders will moan if the price of games were slashed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Jonny Posted 22 February, 2009 Share Posted 22 February, 2009 Its a good idea, and would save me some money as I go to pretty much every home game getting my tickets as I go, and it would certainly pull alot of the "fence sitters" through the door. But the back of the northam would have a fit as there heads disappear up there own arses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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