hypochondriac Posted 30 May, 2009 Share Posted 30 May, 2009 Can I get my seat back in the Itchen North next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonjoe Posted 30 May, 2009 Share Posted 30 May, 2009 if not ... pinnacle out right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrollman no2 Posted 30 May, 2009 Share Posted 30 May, 2009 I was wondering if exsisting ST holders would be offered their same seats and maybe some sort of cheaper price? Guess we will have to wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born In The 80s Posted 30 May, 2009 Share Posted 30 May, 2009 Can I get my seat back in the Itchen North next year! Very unlikely i would suggest. The corners will more than likely still be shut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Posted 30 May, 2009 Share Posted 30 May, 2009 Can I get my seat back in the Itchen North next year! Damn straight! Can't we close the Chapel instead? I'm sure that would save more on stewarding than the corners as we'd need less catering staff and people on the turnstyles. Whilst I'm not promoting staff being laid off, if costs MUST be cut... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 30 May, 2009 Share Posted 30 May, 2009 Very unlikely i would suggest. The corners will more than likely still be shut. Not so sure, it may be that only the corners will be open... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amesbury Saint Posted 30 May, 2009 Share Posted 30 May, 2009 mine you if the new owner comes up with a pricing structure for tickets / manager / team that means we sell 20,00 season tickets then the corners will be open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 30 May, 2009 Author Share Posted 30 May, 2009 I reckon they'll open it. It made the atmosphere awful last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintsfannick Posted 30 May, 2009 Share Posted 30 May, 2009 I wouldnt say the atmospheres have been awful, but I used to sit in block 1 and it was a good laugh and I think that we would keep away support quiet , the itchen wing was like the engine room for the noise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrollman no2 Posted 30 May, 2009 Share Posted 30 May, 2009 If the club have to shut the corners,then so be it. But please keep the Itchen North open. Without it the atmosphere is not so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 31 May, 2009 Share Posted 31 May, 2009 Oh I think the Itchen North lesson has been learnt. It will be open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Bizzle Posted 31 May, 2009 Share Posted 31 May, 2009 TBH it was **** when they opened it at the end of the season. Far too many kids, If it is to be opened it should be to over 18's only and flags, balloons, wigs, jester hats etc must not be allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 31 May, 2009 Author Share Posted 31 May, 2009 (edited) TBH it was **** when they opened it at the end of the season. Far too many kids, If it is to be opened it should be to over 18's only and flags, balloons, wigs, jester hats etc must not be allowed. That was the novelty factor. I would hope it would be back to how it was before. Edited 31 May, 2009 by hypochondriac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gudz Posted 31 May, 2009 Share Posted 31 May, 2009 If block one reopens, I'm buying a ST. If it doesn't, Im paying on the door and probably only going to most games instead of all. I know I'm not the only one with this view by a longshot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 31 May, 2009 Author Share Posted 31 May, 2009 If block one reopens, I'm buying a ST. If it doesn't, Im paying on the door and probably only going to most games instead of all. I know I'm not the only one with this view by a longshot. Yeah. I'll probably buy a season ticket but it just isn't the same. Last season I sat in the Kingsland and it was awful like a morgue. You can't sing or anything or you get odd looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint1977 Posted 31 May, 2009 Share Posted 31 May, 2009 If block one reopens, I'm buying a ST. If it doesn't, Im paying on the door and probably only going to most games instead of all. I know I'm not the only one with this view by a longshot. Once the deal is tied up to buy us, now is the best time to make this heard. I think gates will be up next year, particularly if we can attract a semi-decent manager and wipe out the -10 quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy_Saint Posted 31 May, 2009 Share Posted 31 May, 2009 I cant see why it would be closed. This Pinacle group is supposed to have a bit of money and so going by Lowes estimate that closing 3 corners all season would save £250,000 surely they can offset that if we dont get large turnouts initially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 31 May, 2009 Share Posted 31 May, 2009 If the positive news and feelgood factor continues over the summer with MLT prominent and the investor's identity being weclomed then I would expect a crowd of 23K+ for the first home game. If performances are decent this will be sustained and possibly grow. I expect the corners will be open, with the possible exception of the one between the Chapel and the Itchen as, frankly, it is utterly pointless unless the rest of the ground is full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry the Badger Posted 1 June, 2009 Share Posted 1 June, 2009 I cant see why it would be closed. This Pinacle group is supposed to have a bit of money and so going by Lowes estimate that closing 3 corners all season would save £250,000 surely they can offset that if we dont get large turnouts initially. Just because they have a few quid doesn't mean they will be prepared to p*ss it away. Agree with the main point though that I hope block 1 is re-opened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintDonkey Posted 1 June, 2009 Share Posted 1 June, 2009 I'm guessing they'll see what season ticket demand is like before making a decision. If it's down on last year then it can't possibly make sense to open the corners. If season ticket sales are up then open them one at a time as the demand dictates (and allow people who have bought tickets to relocate if they want to). So for people like Gudz it's Catch 22. If you and those like you don't buy a season ticket the corners definitetly won't be open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted 1 June, 2009 Share Posted 1 June, 2009 I'm guessing they'll see what season ticket demand is like before making a decision. If it's down on last year then it can't possibly make sense to open the corners. If season ticket sales are up then open them one at a time as the demand dictates (and allow people who have bought tickets to relocate if they want to). So for people like Gudz it's Catch 22. If you and those like you don't buy a season ticket the corners definitetly won't be open. This isn't a decision they have to make based on ST sales. It would be totally feasible to make the decision at any time during the season. If we get good crowds they will open and the corners and when this happens the club can offer to relocate ST holders. Once a decision is made to open the corners for the rest of the season then relocation for the remainder of the season can be offered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 1 June, 2009 Author Share Posted 1 June, 2009 This isn't a decision they have to make based on ST sales. It would be totally feasible to make the decision at any time during the season. If we get good crowds they will open and the corners and when this happens the club can offer to relocate ST holders. Once a decision is made to open the corners for the rest of the season then relocation for the remainder of the season can be offered. If they have enough money for it then it's a PR decision. The better atmosphere can also help results on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 1 June, 2009 Share Posted 1 June, 2009 I'd love to get my seat back but only if its not to the detriment of the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huffton Posted 1 June, 2009 Share Posted 1 June, 2009 At the end of the day it will be down to us. Pretty sure they will start the season with the corners closed but if we start selling enough tickets then they will need to re-open them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Jason Posted 1 June, 2009 Share Posted 1 June, 2009 Very unlikely i would suggest. The corners will more than likely still be shut. Why? The whole thing was done through Lowe's spite last year, can't see how it saved any money, all the bars, food kiosks and turnstiles were still open and still a heavy police/steward presence! The away (and home for that) is going to be even less than last year, simply squeeze the away support 1 block further into the Northam stand, that way you still maintain the 1 clear block segregation between both sets of fans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SET Posted 1 June, 2009 Share Posted 1 June, 2009 block 41 for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 1 June, 2009 Share Posted 1 June, 2009 At the end of the day it will be down to us. Pretty sure they will start the season with the corners closed but if we start selling enough tickets then they will need to re-open them. that's no good. People want to know in advance that that section is open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 1 June, 2009 Share Posted 1 June, 2009 that's no good. People want to know in advance that that section is open.It is a bit of a catch-22. They won't open the corners unless they think that the cost will be recouped. I think the best thing to do is buy a season ticket (if that is the intention). If season ticket sales are good enough they may decide to open the corners and allow those who want to to transfer back to their original seats. I am sure they have it all on record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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