ANDY Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 6 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: Totally disagree Casual fans want a good quality experience for their money to make them think it’s value for money The matchday experience and ticket buying experience is horrific mostly Even our own hardcore fans complain at the lack of atmosphere and catering offerings Same in any industry - if it’s hard to access and enjoy, and the experience is a poor one then people are less inclined to go and even less inclined if someone invites them along Don’t underestimate things like ease of ticket buying, comfort, atmosphere, value for money - especially in this day and age where people have never been more demanding The match day catering is abysmal for a club our size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, ANDY said: The match day catering is abysmal for a club our size. Which - if you’re a fan that will just put up with anything is (and seems) totally irrelevant But to casual fans is an important factor of whether they want to go to a match or not 2 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevthelodgemoorowl Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 3 hours ago, ANDY said: A lot of fans were disgruntled regarding non payment of moneys owed from covid lock down season. not saying it’s the main reason. Think after the lock down and money being tight people had re thunk their finances Some fans rather than being disgruntled were in fact very well gruntled in every way imaginable ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 1 minute ago, @owlstalk said: Which - if you’re a fan that will just put up with anything is (and seems) totally irrelevant But to casual fans is an important factor of whether they want to go to a match or not i always get summat before I go in. tepid burgers don’t appeal to me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 1 minute ago, nevthelodgemoorowl said: Some fans rather than being disgruntled were in fact very well gruntled in every way imaginable ! nev dont confuse me. I don’t know if you’re agreeing or disagreeing. It’s Saturday. It’s nice out and I’ve been cracking open som beers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 7 minutes ago, ANDY said: i always get summat before I go in. tepid burgers don’t appeal to me But you’re a hardcore fan Fans who go week in week out think differently to casual fans who could be tempted to go to games Same goes for theatre, gigs etc / all entertainment but these things are important Casual fans don’t want to have to be bothered with finding solutions they just want quality, value for money and to have a good day out 4 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Gotta say though that I think our attendances have been magnificent overall Almost unreal in terms of season ticket sales Wonder how many season tickets expire this summer 1 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marconi Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Watched us since ‘66, retired early, my choice. Now have to watch the pennies. Would have snapped their hands off for a discounted season ticket they offered to students that had no real affinity to the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Just now, marconi said: Watched us since ‘66, retired early, my choice. Now have to watch the pennies. Would have snapped their hands off for a discounted season ticket they offered to students that had no real affinity to the club. Adult learning is the way then Get off to adult uni and become a student! 2 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridportOwl Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 I like our pies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Just now, BridportOwl said: I like our pies. Pies are great As demands change though more healthier options are gonna be needed as well And vegan etc 1 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tewkesbury Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 19 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: Totally disagree Casual fans want a good quality experience for their money to make them think it’s value for money The matchday experience and ticket buying experience is horrific mostly Even our own hardcore fans complain at the lack of atmosphere and catering offerings Same in any industry - if it’s hard to access and enjoy, and the experience is a poor one then people are less inclined to go and even less inclined if someone invites them along Don’t underestimate things like ease of ticket buying, comfort, atmosphere, value for money - especially in this day and age where people have never been more demanding Next season I'll be going to non league football. I promised my kids I'd take them next season, and they prefer it to Hillsborough, for most of the reasons above. Cheap, parking at the ground, good food, they can move about and see their friends, good atmosphere too. It's just not as stressful. There's no rigmarole. Turn up, go in, watch football, go home. To young teenagers who aren't die hard fans, it's a much better experience. I'd rather be at Hillsborough myself, but family comes first. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Fleming Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 35 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: It absolutely is If someone causally wants to buy a ticket for any other event it’s easy Not so much at SWFC - it’s an absolute mission No, it really isn't. I'm 55,absolutely don't do any social media or in anyway a technophobe and don't possess a printer but I can order a ticket online and pick it up outside the stadium on the day of the match. It really is simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Just now, Ian Fleming said: No, it really isn't. I'm 55,absolutely don't do any social media or in anyway a technophobe and don't possess a printer but I can order a ticket online and pick it up outside the stadium on the day of the match. It really is simple. Why aren’t more people coming then? Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geedee Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: Why aren’t more people coming then? Because third division football is mostly rubbish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 3 minutes ago, Geedee said: Because third division football is mostly rubbish Why are so many of our fans turning up in huge numbers then? 1 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asteener1867 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 29 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: Which - if you’re a fan that will just put up with anything is (and seems) totally irrelevant But to casual fans is an important factor of whether they want to go to a match or not But..If yer not a fan..why bloody go anyway? I would bring back back the brown guttered toilets that overflowed with P*ss..., simple mincemeat pies. cold....terraces, ozzie owl club. fat lads kicking balls into wheelie bins at half time It breeds a proper supporter FFS! I mean..."Comfortable"...waddya want sodding recliners on the Kop?? Remember when they did that "Healthy option " thingy...on the menu "Wednesday have Taglietelli" I thought we had signed a midfielder from Juventus Too much thought going into it Heres a starter..a Winning football team...f.ook the peripheries 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asteener1867 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 1 minute ago, @owlstalk said: Why are so many of our fans turning up in huge numbers then? Herd mentality.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Fleming Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 10 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: Why aren’t more people coming then? As I said, successful attractive football. That is all, nothing else really matters. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 5 minutes ago, asteener1867 said: But..If yer not a fan..why bloody go anyway? I would bring back back the brown guttered toilets that overflowed with P*ss..., simple mincemeat pies. cold....terraces, ozzie owl club. fat lads kicking balls into wheelie bins at half time It breeds a proper supporter FFS! I mean..."Comfortable"...waddya want sodding recliners on the Kop?? Remember when they did that "Healthy option " thingy...on the menu "Wednesday have Taglietelli" I thought we had signed a midfielder from Juventus Too much thought going into it Heres a starter..a Winning football team...f.ook the peripheries Too simplistic mate People want a full value for money day out If the facilities are naff, the food and catering bad or bad value, ticketing a ridiculous hoop jumping process etc then even a dull 1-0 win isn’t enough to make casual people dying to go again Its not correct to suggest people want bad facilities, naff overpriced food and difficult ticketing process and just go to games - the hardcore will put up with it but casual fans won’t as easily Especially in a cost of living crisis 1 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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