Off the field operations

Absolutely. People taking about profits and income whilst forgetting that the youth and kids of this generation will be the ones that back the club for the next few. Risky business.

 

Yeah hope so. I didn't think the BCB was that good TBH. Not worth the money. Hope the new one is. Meant to be getting a canny uplift.

 

No one is doing that ...

... the club have never been better with kids of the area, the women's team, the Academy, etc.

This 'business' is being properly run for the first time ever in my opinion.

 

With reference to this ticket information, I disagree. But aye, they have now added daytime so that should help most.

 

I don't believe a single genuine supporter will be affected ...

... come back and tell me if I'm wrong.

 

I hope so. I am just glad they have went back in their communication they released yday. That's good enough for my personal circumstance.

 

Still think it’s a bonkers rule anyway considering we’re nowhere near selling out.

I understand it stops people buying youth tickets to get themselves points for away games and playoffs etc but that feels like such a minor point. A season ticket used 30% of the time is better for the club than no season ticket

 

It appears to be in preparation for promotion to the PL in which case it would make total sense.

How bad would it be if people can't get into big matches while there are hundreds of empty seats all over the stadium.

The club has to do everything possible to maximise our income so we can progress as a club.

People keep asking for more spending ...

... this is part of the answer to that question.

 

Not minor to people who attend away games and playoffs etc

 

Salient word being "daytime".

 

This is obviously part of the planning for the PL imo which is surely good to see.

There are only 19 home games of which around 12 would be daytime.

If a junior SC isn't used for at least 6 home games a season you'd have to suspect it's a 'ghost ticket'.

As I've said I don't believe, for a minute, the club will be sending someone out to knock on people's doors ...

... but I doubt any genuine supporter wants people taking the piss and persistently getting in on the cheap or scooping up away tickets.

To move the away supporters we'd need an area, in the lower bowl, that can accommodate around 3/3500 fans plus an empty cordon on both sides. I've no idea of the spread of SCs around the lower bowl but it's probably part of the conundrum imo. In regards to away fans arriving/leaving the SOL the North Stand Lower would probably be the most practical ...

... I've no doubt there'd be more kicking and screaming if that was suggested by the club.

 

Renewed ours this morning (well changed the direct debit details) think it went through ok.

Going to wait till the deadline has passed and see if we can move seats

Edit the change to 6 installments has helped a lot and is a really good thing imo

 

Aye it’s not so much of a hit the increase spread over 6 payments

 

I guess I'd like to know how prevalent it actually is. If we are talking 10-20 people that do it, I'd let it slip. But if its in the hundreds I understand wanting to clamp down firmer on it.

 

Yes. This is what was added after the backlash with their first announcement and change to terms.

I am happy that they have been forced to add this.

 

We are renewing ! Can’t beat that being out most of the day with actual real people and occasionally having an alcoholic drink as well. The football is bonus

 

Hardly a backlash, people just wanted clarification ...

... and the club haven't been forced to do anything, they were asked to clarify and they've done that.

Why does everything have to be a continuous war against the club?

 

It's not I am just being accurate.

It wasn't in their initial statement or terms. Fans have been very unhappy and raised concerns through multiple channels.

The club have now revised their approach.

End.

 

Just find it bizarre that since the club have now changed their stance people have now quoted it as if I was wrong to quesiton it the first time.

They have changed their stance. Since the first updates were posted.