There was some trouble with Bristol City fans a few years ago, mainly after the game when fans were exiting the stadium. I think it may have involved some Bristol fans that had arrived in limousines. The fence wasn't erected at that time and there was lots kicking off at the rear of the away end, we had arranged to meet up with a friend from Bristol after the game but couldn't get through. I think this indirectly led to the fence being erected.
Please see OLMs post above yours for confirmation of the ****y attitude shown by committee members of HCST towards fellow City fans who think for themselves and make their own decisions. Of course you didn't see that did you? You silly ****.
Take it however you want. At the time I would make own choice. I know that bothers you. I can't see myself paying 50 quid to see a game there but it will be my decision not yours. So take your ****y arrogant attitude and shove it up your arse.
That’s the question asked in an interesting 10 minute video on the FSF site. Hear how Bradford’s £149 season tickets have led to over 18,000 being sold by the first week in July, and how PL Swansea not only dropped their prices for this season but capped their travelling fans’ ticket costs too. Not the Hull City methods, then. The piece on Bradford is particularly interesting and there’s a pertinent comment reported – someone said if they go to a pub and watch a game on tv they’d have three pints whilst there, more than the cost of seeing a live match at Valley Parade. Food for thought, perhaps? http://hullcitysupporterstrust.com/are-ticket-prices-ruining-football/
I can't understand how so many clubs get this sort of thing so badly wrong... CPST statement regarding CPFC loyalty points scheme CPST, like the majority of supporters, is disappointed and concerned with the CPFC policy issued today on collecting loyalty points. This policy seeks to reward those who spend money at the ground equally with those who commit considerable time and money to support the team at away games. It cannot be right that someone who has purchased a shirt in the club shop, or had a few hot drinks / beers at games can be awarded more loyalty points as someone who has bought a ticket, travelled, and spent considerable additional money to go to an away game such as Sunderland. This undermines the principle of fans being rewarded for their loyal support all over the country, and opens the way to supporters being able to “buy” themselves up to the top of the list for allocations to in-demand away matches by spending money on items at home games. Furthermore CPST is concerned that points from previous seasons’ non-ticket purchases have been awarded sporadically both in terms of items being rewarded and in terms of which shop/bar at which fans bought items, further entrenching unfair distribution. Poor promotion in past years has also impacted fans who would have otherwise been eligible for enhanced points through non-ticket purchases. We will be urgently seeking clarification on this issue when meeting club officials next week. http://palacetrust.org.uk/2015/07/23/cpst-statement-regarding-cpfc-loyalty-points-scheme/
It is all pretty simple really. You can debate or protest til your blue in the face but the only way to get prices reduced is to stay away. As long as the fans continue to turn up in numbers then clubs won't give a toss. Will fans stay away.....the majority won't (I will, especially with the increases nut job has put on).
It gets easier when it's an issue with another club. The Huddersfield boycott involved members of the OSC working with people who went on to form CTWD.
The Mariners Trust have just announced that they've passed their £100k target for transfer funds to help get the Codheads back in the Football League.
Oops.... BBC Humberside Sport @HumbersideSport CORRECTION: A spokesperson from @MarinersTrust informed us at 4.20pm that they'd reached £100k. We're now told the total stands at £98,000.
