Victoria Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 (edited) Why oh why don't we offer this? A colleague took his son to his first game at Bramall Lane at the weekend - he was treated like royalty. They bought tickets, but got given an experience that will ensure the kid is a Blade for life. WHY ARE WE SO BEHIND? https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2019/july/home-debut-scheme/ Edited February 10, 2020 by TWW Vic 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest addedtime Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Name announced on the Tannoy to show you have only started coming because they are in the Premier league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 Does that matter? They've got a fan for life now. Which means that when the kid is older and has a family of his own, they'll likely go too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owl999 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 It’s because Mr Chansiri is all about the money and how much of yours you can possibly afford to give him . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest addedtime Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I know what you mean. It does add that personal touch. However, I just feel that you are either going to keep going or you aren't. Someone showing me around wouldn't change that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEnchanter Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Well its clear that we seem to be doing our best to alienate new fans and pay on the gate potential. We seem to be creating a focus on keeping hold of the 20k or so regulars that will go whatever the situation. So we've tied these people down to 2-10 year season tickets. Ironically this is exactly what we've done to our ageing squad of players. There seems to be little emphasis or encouragement for newer fans who will inevitably choose Bramall Lane over Hillsborough at the moment. The whole matchday experience seems to be a kick in the face for £35+. Its really nice to know that after 5 years on charge we have made no progression off the pitch apart from a variety of dates with the courts. I'm in proper negative mode today. Probably because its monday. A win against Luton and I'll rejoice at how perfect our ownership is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mcmigo Posted February 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2020 To be fair you can get the same at SWFC - with the added bonus of holding the hand of Joey Pelupessy for 60 seconds whilst walking down a makeshift canvas tunnel - for only £500 plus VAT. 1 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanzaroteowl Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 minute ago, Owl999 said: It’s because Mr Chansiri is all about the money and how much of yours you can possibly afford to give him . You mean the guy who has spent upwards of £80 million of his own money in the club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OurDan Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 10 minutes ago, TWW Vic said: WHY ARE WE SO BEHIND? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGHERSTATE Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Far more easier when you are witnessing one of the golden eras of the existence of your club. Than witnessing a failing business model fall apart and needs a fresh start. And be around people who are feeling a bit miserable that the season could well be over in February. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post S36 OWL Posted February 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2020 11 minutes ago, TWW Vic said: Why oh why don't we offer this? A colleague took his son to his first game at Bramall Lane at the weekend - he was treated like royalty. They bought tickets, but got given an experience that will ensure the kid is a Blade for life. WHY ARE WE SO BEHIND? https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2019/july/home-debut-scheme/ Do they name a stand after them as well? 1 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ash76 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 9 minutes ago, TWW Vic said: They've got a fan for as long as they're in the PL now Corrected. I couldn't give a f u ck what they do tbh and certainly wouldn't want us copying their schemes, leave that to them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OurDan Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Just now, Ash76 said: Corrected. I couldn't give a f u ck what they do tbh and certainly wouldn't want us copying their schemes, leave that to them Well at least we wont be copying them by getting in the Premier League anytime soon Bet youre delighted by that 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirstys_12th_Pint Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 We haven't got a clue from a commercial standpoint. Just look at the empty boxes, threadbare hospitality suites etc. I really do fear for us as a club in its current guise and how the fanbase is treated. The ridiculous deadline for season ticket purchases is the icing on the cake for me. The club is p*ssing up the fans backs and taking advantage of the lotyalty. Saw someone liken it to Stockholm Syndrome and think that is the nail on the head. We are going to lose thousands of season ticket holders and POTG will be so high those not renewing will not bother. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ash76 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Just now, OurDan said: Well at least we wont be copying them by getting in the Premier League anytime soon Bet youre delighted by that I couldn't care less what league we're in tbh. I get you are desperate for it, along with thousands of others but that desperation only makes achieving that goal more difficult Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OurDan Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 minute ago, Ash76 said: I couldn't care less what league we're in tbh. I get you are desperate for it, along with thousands of others but that desperation only makes achieving that goal more difficult I'm 24. Ive never seen us play in the top division and had a season ticket since I was 7. I haven't got a season ticket anymore - and not sure I'll ever bother again (despite my Dad buying me a Club 1867 so I get 5 years 'when' we get in the Premier League) Ive found better things to do with my time - and this idiot Chairman has driven me away. Our club has no hope as long as hes here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i used to be sc_owl Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Our match day experience is awful, and I mean truly awful. Take the blue and white specs off and look at it objectively. Remember taking my girlfriend to a couple of games and she said she would never go back. The facilities as they are, are shocking for casual fans, and those are the types we need to move forward. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthefish2002 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 How do they know it its your first game or not? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 11 minutes ago, Ash76 said: Corrected. I couldn't give a f u ck what they do tbh and certainly wouldn't want us copying their schemes, leave that to them There's a pool of young people in the city who are starting to take an interest in football. One option is to go and get a tour of the ground, have an exciting day out and feel special. One is to watch Wednesday get thumped at home by Blackburn in the freezing cold. Which would encourage you as a kid to be a fan? That kid then goes on to have kids of his own... and it continues. It's not about copying - it's the fact we're SO far behind. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 2 minutes ago, matthefish2002 said: How do they know it its your first game or not? You contact the club and they check on their database Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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