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After nigh on 50 years....

Discussion in 'Queens Park Rangers' started by Stan Dupp, May 23, 2019.

  1. Stan Dupp

    Stan Dupp Well-Known Member

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    I have decided not to renew. Not a decision I have taken lightly but I can't bring myself to go to every single home game, regardless of opposition, weather etc.
    It's going to be tricky but I want to see what it's like on a Tuesday night at home when the R's are playing.
    The red button has a lot to answer for. Am sure I'm not alone and not particularly proud of not renewing.
    I'd be interested if there are many following suit or think that I am leaving a sinking ship.
     
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  2. cor blymie

    cor blymie Well-Known Member

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    distance and work prevents me going to all the games. But to be honest, even if I was living local, I'd be selective on games I'd want to attend. Last couple of seasons have been tough supporting the r's to put it bluntly:headbang:
     
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  3. IwasanotherwatfordR

    IwasanotherwatfordR Well-Known Member

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    I promised myself I would not renew, however I am weak and gave in. I certainly wouldn’t condemn anyone else for choosing to limit the inevitable suffering.
     
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  4. Stroller

    Stroller Well-Known Member

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    I've renewed. The red button thing is certainly a factor when it's pissing down or freezing cold, but my OAP ticket is still cheap even if I don't go to every game.
     
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  5. sb_73

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    What age does that kick in Strolls?
     
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  6. Stroller

    Stroller Well-Known Member

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    Sixty. My season ticket is £350, which is pretty good really. My son would have had to pay full price this year as he turns 21, but they've upped the 'adult' age to 23, so he still gets his for £350 as well.
     
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  7. sb_73

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    Brilliant. I’ll be back in 1 year and nine months then. That’s the perfect price for me not to think I’m throwing cash away by missing games, while providing an incentive to get to many more. Cool.
     
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  8. QPR Oslo

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    Respect! After 50 years they should give you a season for free. Hope we play so well next season you'll be back for most of the games anyway.
     
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  9. Staines R's

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    I gave up my ST last year, mainly due to work commitments but also that a lot of my mates had already drifted away and my lads weren’t going to every game and their tickets often went to waste.
    It seemed strange at first but after a while you get used to not going and just watching out for our results on TV. It’s a bit like giving up drugs...once you’ve stopped you might miss it for a while but know that in the end....it’s the right thing to do.
     
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  10. jeffranger

    jeffranger Well-Known Member

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    I’ve renewed again even after the last few seasons have very disappointing, @£359 per season you can’t argue, agree with stroller the red button during week can come in handy at times, never thought about not renewing, was close to walking out on a few matches last season after what a was watching, let’s for a few surprises this coming season!
     
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  11. Stan Dupp

    Stan Dupp Well-Known Member

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    Staines, mate, that's exactly how I hope it'll be although never done drugs. I am guessing it'll be a bit like giving up something else, like when you get married, if you get my drift. You don't do it for a while and then you miss it less and less! Will always look out for the scores and will go to plenty of matches but selective is definitely the word. Preston at home on a wet Tuesday night doesn't appeal any more, if I am honest.
     
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  12. Staines R's

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    Totally mate.....and that’s where I am already after 1 season. This board keeps me more interested in the team but I don’t miss those wet, cold evenings in the Pasdock
     
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  13. cor blymie

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    Preston any day of the week isn't appealing. Horrible, cynical side these last couple of seasons
     
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  14. peter1954qpr

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    I've renewed but like stroller I have a OAP ticket, couldn't blame anyone for not renewing as it's been mighty depressing the last few years
     
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  15. Rangers Til I Die

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    Me too. 1st season at reduced price for my 60 years so no brainer really.
     
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    I've got a ST this year. Somehow I feel that there might be some promise next season.

    The sad thing is, we are losing fans, young people aren't getting the QPR bug and I can see us struggling to fill LR (or similar capacity) over the next 10 years, unless things dramatically get better.
     
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    After what we have been accustomed to for the past few years, then I couldn't and wouldnt blame anyone for not renewing. I travel or did travel to the majority of away games. Me and my lad go to be entertained, that's essentially what we are spending our money and time on. An unbelievable away record and poor tactics/selection under Holloway put a stop to our away days. It was just as bad under McLaren. Time wasting from the kick off, was my biggest annoyance! Now Warburton has said the one thing that will get me and my son back on the road. ENTERTAINMENT. I will take a 4-3 loss at Preston over a ****e 1 or 2 nil loss. Just give us something decent to ****ing watch.
     
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  18. Stan Dupp

    Stan Dupp Well-Known Member

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    Staines, where's the Pasdock? Sounds like the Paddock after a couple of halt time shandies!
     
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  19. Staines R's

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    Was in between calls and didn’t look at what I’d put mate :)
    Some of the weather I sat through it felt like hell sometimes to be honest
     
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  20. kiwiqpr

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    Halt time in the padsock
    See you there
     
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