lanzaroteowl Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 "Wednesdayites have smashed the club’s all-time record during this period with over 14,000 supporters already securing a one, two or three-year deal to guarantee their seat at Hillsborough." Is 14k really a season ticket record OR a record for sales in January (when we don't normally sell STs)? Record 1st phase Be 18/20K by the start of next season if we remain in Championship, many more if we manage the Premiership Good numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG D Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Quite poor? To get 14,000 fans to commit to a season ticket in February, many for multiple years is a solid base to work from Not sure how people can disregard that The usual suspects seem almost happy that it's not 18,000. How anyone can think those prices are too dear is beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerinako Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) Now add sensible priced POTG prices and we will hit 20-25k regular home crowds Can't see that happening. There's a push for Season Ticket Sales as its definite income across the season. I think from what we've seen this season the uptake when cheaper tickets were on sale wasn't all that exceptional either. I expect fewer categories and thats it Edited February 10, 2016 by Gerinako Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamese Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 It's poor because it has been the clubs strategy to drastically improve ST numbers. When Derby had a similar objective, they increased ST sales from the previous seasons total by 4K by their first deadline. This is our first deadline. We've not even increased our existing total. Thousands haven't even renewed. The positive is that there are thousands of new ST holders, and it isn't too late for the club to do something to rectify the currently shocking renewal rates. How many did we sell this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full fathom five Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Not bad but would have preferred to see the first phase prices available for a longer period of time give people, especially families more time to save to commit to season tickets with the deadline being way too close to Christmas. I know there's the credit option but many people don't want extra credit payments hanging over them what with mortgage and other monthly bills. Just hope that the phase two and three prices don't jump dramatically pricing more people out and pay on the gate aren't as ridiculous as this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingOwl Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 People will lap season tickets up if promotion becomes more likely...or is achieved. Club will have earned a lot more money through the 3 year sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 IT IS WHAT IT IS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeeeeJ Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 That's a fantastic effort. Nothing wrong with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebneeb Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 The usual suspects seem almost happy that it's not 18,000. How anyone can think those prices are too dear is beyond me. I'm disappointed it isn't higher. I'm not surprised though. I don't think it's to do with the prices at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full fathom five Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Did people really expect us to sell 18-20k in the first window?. I'd like to know how many DC expected us to sell in the first window??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanzaroteowl Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 How many ST holders have we got this season? I bet it's not many more than 14K Some reyt fannies on ere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalowlisback Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Think I heard that this years total was about 16.5k St holders. We should beat it next season, but not by much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebowl Yell Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Please don't hike the prices up too much for the next phase Mr Chansiri. We could reinvigorate a culture of fans going to the games again but not if we give them the impression that they are just a commodity to be milked for everything they can. I think that's what has hit us this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 If half of those 14,000 are 3 year tickets then reality is we've sold 28,000 annual season tickets, 7,000 of which are over 2 years early Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) For whatever reason the fanbase is fragmented and I very much doubt this will ever change.? I find it sad because DC is trying his best but years and years of disappointment and frustration over the past 15 years or so is making his efforts to take us back to the premier league and subsequently get the fanbase pulling together much much harder than it perhaps should be? Edited February 10, 2016 by Great Big Galaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob1601 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Not bad but would have preferred to see the first phase prices available for a longer period of time give people, especially families more time to save to commit to season tickets with the deadline being way too close to Christmas. I know there's the credit option but many people don't want extra credit payments hanging over them what with mortgage and other monthly bills. Just hope that the phase two and three prices don't jump dramatically pricing more people out and pay on the gate aren't as ridiculous as this season The comment about credit sums up the attitude of Sheffield to other parts of the country. People elsewhere aren't afraid to take out credit because they know they can afford to repay. The culture in Sheffield and surrounding areas is to save and spend. I know of people who wouldn't \ couldn't pay £500 in one go (fair enough) but wouldn't consider credit. It's almost like a stigma. All in all though, I think the club do need to recognise that Sheffield wages aren't that good, aren't really rising and as such disposable income isn't there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetsheri Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I'm disappointed it isn't higher. I'm not surprised though. I don't think it's to do with the prices at all. What is it then? How can fans be apathetic to what's going on? We are investing on all levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoop Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 That's very disappointing Thats pretty much our usual total of season ticket holders - all renewing early because they've been forced to. Looks like holding a gun to fans with the matchday prices hasnt worked. I'd like to know how many of those 14k are buying their first season ticket This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WatfordOwl Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 That's very disappointing Thats pretty much our usual total of season ticket holders - all renewing early because they've been forced to. Looks like holding a gun to fans with the matchday prices hasnt worked. I'd like to know how many of those 14k are buying their first season ticket According to the article - thousands. Which means it's very concerning that thousands of existing ST holders haven't renewed. I think until we see the complete breakdown of the numbers (I haven't seen any of it) then 14k is a good return for what has in essence been 6 weeks of sales. What I don't understand is why they now go off sale - why not just publish the next phase of prices and leave it all open? In addition, we are delighted to welcome thousands of brand new Season Ticket holders on board for the start of what will surely be another exciting campaign in 2016/17! But I firmly believe that the club still doesn't have a good enough understanding of the market/demographic of fans it is aiming towards and how to bring those people in more regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcclesallOwl Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) For whatever reason the fanbase is fragmented and I very much doubt this will ever change. I find it sad because DC is trying his best but years and years of disappointment and frustration over the past 15 years or so is making his efforts to take us back to the premier league and subsequently get fanbase pulling together much much harder than it perhaps should be? Some people can't seem to enjoy supporting Wednesday without having something to moan about. Can't blame them really after the horrendous 20 years we've had but it's a shame because this is as exciting as it's been for a long long loooong time. Edited February 10, 2016 by EcclesallOwl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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