@owlstalk Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Inspector Lestrade said: Two ways to fill a stadium 1st is success, 2nd is dirt cheap tickets which doesn't benefit the club That's the simplistic view In reality there's many ways to increase matchday attendances including things like facilities, catering, offers etc Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 8 minutes ago, Tommy Crawshaw said: We had our best season at home in donkeys years last season, winning 16 games. Yet still averaged only 22K and about 56% of capacity. I think the only way we would better that is by being in the top 2 all season. We need to find other incentives to attract fans and sell the 17K empty seats. Oh god, do we have to do this? Get success in the Championship 25-28tho, success in the Premier near sell outs in our first season back. Gimmicks are gimmicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 1 minute ago, @owlstalk said: That's the simplistic view In reality there's many ways to increase matchday attendances including things like facilities, catering, offers etc Name one club who have increased the attendances significantly by providing better facilities? (Outside of having a new ground). "Think i will go the game this week, i hear they have hot water now". Not gonna happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, Inspector Lestrade said: Oh god, do we have to do this? Get success in the Championship 25-28tho, success in the Premier near sell outs in our first season back. Gimmicks are gimmicks He was talking about filling the empty seats 1 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Just now, @owlstalk said: He was talking about filling the empty seats Yeah i know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Just now, Inspector Lestrade said: Name one club who have increased the attendances significantly by providing better facilities? (Outside of having a new ground). "Think i will go the game this week, i hear they have hot water now". Not gonna happen. You're incorrect. The matchday experience may not be important to yourself, but it's 2022 and people have different expectations from the events they pay to see. instead of only considering your own viewpoint look at it from those who don't want to queue for 20 minutes to find out there's no quality food before the match, or that they can't buy a pint at half time because they've sold out, or have a big pillar in front of their seat etc etc Matchday experiences DO make a difference and do count 4 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrendOwl Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share Posted June 23, 2022 52 minutes ago, Willow Owl said: I am a season ticket holder and yes I would be a little p..sed. That’s why we have season tickets. The club have to cater for the masses that guarantee the club income. If you can afford to go why not buy a season ticket then you would get the prices you want, £28 is okay with me. The club cannot price according to each individuals circumstances. you are a ST holder who is getting the best value and you'd be annoyed over seeing hillsborough a little more full because people can potentially afford the discounted ticket? one of our last home games, we're 4th, chance automatic, play-offs or winning the league - home v Acrrington/Exeter and youd really want us to have 21k because someone is getting a one-off discount to fill the ground??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Just now, @owlstalk said: You're incorrect. The matchday experience may not be important to yourself, but it's 2022 and people have different expectations from the events they pay to see. instead of only considering your own viewpoint look at it from those who don't want to queue for 20 minutes to find out there's no quality food before the match, or that they can't buy a pint at half time because they've sold out, or have a big pillar in front of their seat etc etc Matchday experiences DO make a difference and do count You're asserting it can you demonstrate it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 I find it really odd that we have fans who just want the status quo, no improvements, no offers for non-season ticket holders etc It's really sad to read Personally I'd want whatever can fill the place 4 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrendOwl Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share Posted June 23, 2022 Midweek home games (according to fixture list as of now) Bristol Rovers Port Vale Morecambe Accrington (Easter Monday) None of those games should be £20+, in fact, wouldn't £15 ok? £15 kop, £18 north, £20 south. Not asking for Barnsley and derby to be cheap. And I will say this again, to anyone reading is £28 for Portsmouth really fair? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrendOwl Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share Posted June 23, 2022 12 minutes ago, Inspector Lestrade said: Oh god, do we have to do this? Get success in the Championship 25-28tho, success in the Premier near sell outs in our first season back. Gimmicks are gimmicks you forget that the ticket prices was horrendous then 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 3 minutes ago, TrendOwl said: Midweek home games (according to fixture list as of now) Bristol Rovers Port Vale Morecambe Accrington (Easter Monday) None of those games should be £20+, in fact, wouldn't £15 ok? £15 kop, £18 north, £20 south. It's all relative You're right BUT if we're in the top 2 and smashing goals in the pricing becomes more attractive Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotherham Owl Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Under 11s can get a season ticket for £35, less than £2 per game still doesn't fill the stadium. Last two home matches probably had more under 11s who had never been before than those that go regularly. Success brings in fans not prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 5 minutes ago, TrendOwl said: you forget that the ticket prices was horrendous then Bringing prices down does not sustain a football. If it was that simple they would all be doing it. They don't do it because it doesn't work. The overheads go up but the monies they receive doesn't make up for the loss in ticket revenue and the extra overheads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrysgame Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Inspector Lestrade said: Two ways to fill a stadium 1st is success, 2nd is dirt cheap tickets which doesn't benefit the club Would be interesting to know what Sunderland do, think their home avg is better than ours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleo Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 5 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: I find it really odd that we have fans who just want the status quo, no improvements, no offers for non-season ticket holders etc It's really sad to read Personally I'd want whatever can fill the place Here's one - make it worth the adult bringing a kid. eg. Price for adult on their own - £28 Bring a kiddie, adult pays £25 and kiddie is free. By the time the kids had a programme, bag of chips, sweets and a drink they've more than made the money up. Not to mention buying a shirt, hat, scarfe etc. Better atmosphere and getting them hooked for life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 1 minute ago, Rotherham Owl said: Under 11s can get a season ticket for £35, less than £2 per game still doesn't fill the stadium. Last two home matches probably had more under 11s who had never been before than those that go regularly. Success brings in fans not prices. Exactly (s66 myself) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Just now, Harrysgame said: Would be interesting to know what Sunderland do, think their home avg is better than ours? sob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, Rotherham Owl said: Under 11s can get a season ticket for £35, less than £2 per game still doesn't fill the stadium. Last two home matches probably had more under 11s who had never been before than those that go regularly. Success brings in fans not prices. This is true On the flip side over excessive pricing puts potential visitors off too Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 1 minute ago, doubleo said: Here's one - make it worth the adult bringing a kid. eg. Price for adult on their own - £28 Bring a kiddie, adult pays £25 and kiddie is free. By the time the kids had a programme, bag of chips, sweets and a drink they've more than made the money up. Not to mention buying a shirt, hat, scarfe etc. Better atmosphere and getting them hooked for life. Do we still have those bring a friend games? Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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