Groundhopping Owl Posted July 17, 2016 Author Share Posted July 17, 2016 There's clearly a PR issue in that we always seem to use the highest prices for the first game which sets an awful precedent, even if the prices then drop. The problem last season in terms of PR was noticeable in that we had Category A* and it never got used (in fact I'm not sure we even had a category A game, I'm going to do some research before setting off) but in things like the BBC's cost of football survey they immediately jumped to using the A* ticket prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vfowl Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 14 hours ago, daleblue said: I am a season ticket holder but cannot make any night matches or Sunday matches, wanted to raffle off the games which I cant get to with the highest bidder paying directly to the Rainbow charity, this would be done on trust as I will not receive any money. It would not be in my or anyone else's benefit to give out my client ref number as this may be used by unscrupulous people. The club say that any sort of transaction with my season ticket without their consent would be illegal. So it means as it stands my seat will be empty not only for the opening match but all Sunday and weekday matches, which is a waste. Could you ask if there is a secure way that I can give my seat to a fellow fan (not a friend) when I am unable to attend. Reason I cant get to the matches is work and travel time. i have the same problem and would love to let someone have my seat for a donation to charity but the problem with giving out my id is a problem.. can we find a way round this?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robster_owl Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 To add to those who in part rightly bring up some hypothetical figures about attendances, it was possibly tried last season to gauge appeal etc, think about this; To have the chance to attend as POTG, without feeling utterly fleeced and cast aside (Not just for the first or Cat A games) is a great option to have, whether it's when the mood takes you or not; as so many have so many differing but just reasons for not being able to attend regularly at any one time) but to actually by default pretty much take that chance / choice away from a still sizeable number of fans per game, is down right disrespectful to this still to be respected section of the fanbase! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CE-Owl Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 If I was there, the questions would be as follows: 1) Do the one-off ticket prices fit with Wednesday as a regional club which draws on many fans for whom a season ticket is not viable? They might mention the membership discount but the overall costs are still high. 2) Shirts and badges - the question of the club's identity. 3) Who is advising Mr Chansiri these days. 4) What's the plan if we don't go up this year. 5) stadium / facilities issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhopping Owl Posted July 17, 2016 Author Share Posted July 17, 2016 Is there a wider problem that needs mentioning about the clubs' pricing in general? Not just tickets, but shirts, boxes etc. Feedback appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birley Owl 1867 Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 1 hour ago, KivoOwl said: If it was £25 on the Kop, we'd have sold out. No we wouldn't have because it's on the TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stocksyuto Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 1 hour ago, KivoOwl said: If it was £25 on the Kop, we'd have sold out. If buts and maybes from a fan on owlstalk, Dc said in the last steering group that was not accurate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohgoditsjames Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Birley Owl 1867 said: No we wouldn't have because it's on the TV Arsenal match was on tele and it was a Tuesday night match and we got 35k, Brighton match at home was on a Friday night and we got over 34k and that was on tele. Edited July 17, 2016 by ohgoditsjames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stocksyuto Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Just now, ohgoditsjames said: Arsenal match was on tele and we got 35k, Brighton match at home was shy just over 34k and that was on tele. A big prem club and a play off game are different . Cup game against oxford we got 11k and brighton at home in the league we got 23k and that game was £20 in any stand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StudentOwl Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 7 minutes ago, stocksyuto said: A big prem club and a play off game are different . Cup game against oxford we got 11k and brighton at home in the league we got 23k and that game was £20 in any stand And that's a tiny (then) League 2 club in the first round of a crappy cup competition (mid-week), and a mid-week evening game in early winter. Again, you can't compare them. The truth is, possible attendances are supposition from both sides, so there's no point arguing about them. Saying that we got 23k against Brighton (200+ mile trip) for a mid-week winter game and then saying based on that we wouldn't get 30k+ for the opening game of the season against a team much bigger team only 90 miles away, in summer at an afternoon kickoff, is just moronic. Equally, saying we got 30k against Arse and Brighton in the play-off semi and using that as an argument is equally fallacious, because again, those games meant very different things to a season opening. Although, I'd make the argument that if we can get 23k for a mid-week winter Brighton game (how many did they bring, 500?) then on that basis we'd get at least 27k against Villa at the same price, purely because Villa would sell out the away allocation! (I'm not proposing 20 quid against Villa first game of the season is a good idea, just making a point) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendoddsdadsdogsdead Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Can you ask who is responsible for the shambolic state of the club shop and shop website. For years both have been a disgrace. Why we are still displaying play off t shirts ffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stocksyuto Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 1 minute ago, StudentOwl said: And that's a tiny (then) League 2 club in the first round of a crappy cup competition (mid-week), and a mid-week evening game in early winter. Again, you can't compare them. The truth is, possible attendances are supposition from both sides, so there's no point arguing about them. Saying that we got 23k against Brighton (200+ mile trip) for a mid-week winter game and then saying based on that we wouldn't get 30k+ for the opening game of the season against a team much bigger team only 90 miles away, in summer at an afternoon kickoff, is just moronic. Equally, saying we got 30k against Arse and Brighton in the play-off semi and using that as an argument is equally fallacious, because again, those games meant very different things to a season opening. Although, I'd make the argument that if we can get 23k for a mid-week winter Brighton game (how many did they bring, 500?) then on that basis we'd get at least 27k against Villa at the same price, purely because Villa would sell out the away allocation! (I'm not proposing 20 quid against Villa first game of the season is a good idea, just making a point) I know it is pal but when fans say we got 30k+ in a cup game and a play off game you have to remind them what we got before it was classed as a big game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birley Owl 1867 Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 1 hour ago, ohgoditsjames said: Arsenal match was on tele and it was a Tuesday night match and we got 35k, Brighton match at home was on a Friday night and we got over 34k and that was on tele. One was against a premier league team and the other a playoff for a place at wembley. Bit different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL CID Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Wednesday dont make things easy . At the Owls in The Park today if you spent £100+ on shirts/ merchandise you got the last seasons Goalie shirt free. A relation spent £300 + so qualified for 3 shirts free , but had to make three seperate transactions to get said shirts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeeeeJ Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Has the write up been done for this yet, without having to go through 8 pages of stupid questions? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 On 16/07/2016 at 17:34, rickygoo said: And an awful lot are hating Is the new shirt Sheffield Wednesday's 'Brexit Vote' ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhopping Owl Posted July 17, 2016 Author Share Posted July 17, 2016 Just arrived and waiting outside, starts at 6. Not sure how I'll get a word in edgeways, there must be 30 odd people here, but I'll do my best folks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Turpin Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 2 minutes ago, Apple said: Is the new shirt Sheffield Wednesday's 'Brexit Vote' ? Possibly. The clever ones want to keep the stripes - the others believe the lies about it being a return to our heritage and the fact that the kids shirts appear to be cheaper than the adults but aren't really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklord Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 1 minute ago, rickygoo said: Possibly. The clever ones want to keep the stripes - the others believe the lies about it being a return to our heritage and the fact that the kids shirts appear to be cheaper than the adults but aren't really. Does that mean big guns is Boris Johnson? Is Neil theresa may? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhopping Owl Posted July 17, 2016 Author Share Posted July 17, 2016 Oh and for those who remember the piegate thread - guess what food just got served up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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