happy bunny Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 So there's no reason why the Brighton game shouldn't be sold out as well. UTO A very good attendance would show DC what he needs to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevtheowl Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 A very good attendance would show DC what he needs to do A good attendance would show DC that fans want to watch Sheffield Wednesday, and not jumping on the band wagon because a premier side is in town. UTO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 My first League Cup game. I'm so part-timer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Horse Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Arsenal hate coming to Hillsborough. They've only beat us something like twice at our place in the last fifty years. We'll beat 'em as usual and move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambler Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 The point is football should be a tradition - not a treat. Football used to be an escape from the daily grind - the cost of it now means it's become a part of that grind. You used to worry about weighing up your finances in the week and go to the match on Saturday to forget about it - now going to the match is one of those things you have to worry about. Once you're out of the habit of going it's hard to get it back and long term the club lose out. Disagree with the first line. Football isn't as much a tradition as people would like it to be Kivo. Going to watch football is a privilege. Whatever the ticket prices are, whether it's a fiver to get in, or 50 quid to get in, it's a privilege. I would prefer to use my hard earned cash to pay for my children's clothes, nappies, daycare for example. I don't have children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebneeb Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 The point is football should be a tradition - not a treat. Football used to be an escape from the daily grind - the cost of it now means it's become a part of that grind. You used to worry about weighing up your finances in the week and go to the match on Saturday to forget about it - now going to the match is one of those things you have to worry about. Once you're out of the habit of going it's hard to get it back and long term the club lose out. Or, actually, 100 years of attendance figures shows for the vast majority of fans, it has never been about habit, and about going when they fancy it. The Arsenal game is another example of exactly that. It's a special 1 off game, so they fancy it. Same as derby games and promotion/relegation games. Same as when there is a wave of optimism due to a one-off event such as during a promotion season, or immediately after a promotion. You talk about people getting out of the habit and being priced out (using matchday prices as the example even though they don't apply to those who attend regularly), making claims that they are lost and won't come back. Yet as soon as we have a special game, they do all come back. Every time. Then when we have a lower priced normal game, they aren't interested. That's why we sell so few season tickets. Because for most, it isn't about habit at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernOwl24 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Or, actually, 100 years of attendance figures shows for the vast majority of fans, it has never been about habit, and about going when they fancy it. The Arsenal game is another example of exactly that. It's a special 1 off game, so they fancy it. Same as derby games and promotion/relegation games. Same as when there is a wave of optimism due to a one-off event such as during a promotion season, or immediately after a promotion. You talk about people getting out of the habit and being priced out (using matchday prices as the example even though they don't apply to those who attend regularly), making claims that they are lost and won't come back. Yet as soon as we have a special game, they do all come back. Every time. Then when we have a lower priced normal game, they aren't interested. That's why we sell so few season tickets. Because for most, it isn't about habit at all. Perfect post. Price is an excuse (for most) and people go when the stakes are high or it is more interesting. As I have said previously people that moan about price are (mostly) the people that didnt go last year because it was boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EatMyGOAAAALLLLL Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Second game of the season for me after Mansfield and I can't wait. Not been to a league game as I think it's overpriced and would prefer to spend £32+ a week saving for a holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PremierEngravedGifts Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I had a point Then I realised my point may not be valid Until I remembered it was a different point Then I had forgotten my point So I raised a different point Only to be told I was missing the point Whats the bloomin point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebneeb Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I had a point Then I realised my point may not be valid Until I remembered it was a different point Then I had forgotten my point So I raised a different point Only to be told I was missing the point Whats the bloomin point? Hillsborough is going to be full (apart from the seats we can't sell for some reasons we don't know) and rocking and we are all going to have a good time* *Unless we get hammered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gazzaswfc Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Arsenal sold a 1.000 on west lower we not havin bottom tier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PremierEngravedGifts Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Hillsborough is going to be full (apart from the seats we can't sell for some reasons we don't know) and rocking and we are all going to have a good time* *Unless we get hammered Good point m8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gazzaswfc Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I genuinely believe we will beat arsenal I prob get shot down for this but just get the feeling we will all the negativity from years gone bye has gone we are on the up we bottomed out & with investment comes better caliber of players our time is coming believe . Let's get Hillsborough filled up & let's rip in to them not admire arsenals pretty football ic it cums to a battle I can only see one winner us they won't like coming to S6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingOwl Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 The point is football should be a tradition - not a treat. Football used to be an escape from the daily grind - the cost of it now means it's become a part of that grind. You used to worry about weighing up your finances in the week and go to the match on Saturday to forget about it - now going to the match is one of those things you have to worry about. Once you're out of the habit of going it's hard to get it back and long term the club lose out. Football has always been a treat, not a god given right or tradition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernblues Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Football has always been a treat, not a god given right or tradition.Yep FO that sounds about right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HirstWhoScoredIt Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Football has always been a treat, not a god given right or tradition. How do you know? I am a lot older than you and I don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingOwl Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 (edited) How do you know? I am a lot older than you and I don't. Talking to people. People who have been going for decades. People have always moaned about the price of football. It also doesn't take a wise old owl to know that watching live football isn't a god given right.... Edited October 15, 2015 by FlyingOwl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agentwalker Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 How do you know? I am a lot older than you and I don't. dementia kicking in already then ? J/K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklord Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Football used to be a tradition, now its priced itself as a treat for most Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkerowl Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 How many sold so far then ? Bringin 2 non Wednesday supporting mates along to their second Wednesday game, the first was our 1-1 draw with Ipswich last year, so I dont blame them for not wanting to come back before now. Reckon if we win i'll have a chance of converting them properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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