I don't feel sorry for myself. Likewise, I don't put myself under pressure to pay £35 to watch a football match.
The pricing depends on deciding if you want people and atmosphere or if you want short term profit,possibly to attract a buyer. It's just another example of a marketing strategy that either doesn't understand or doesn't care about the fans and the people of Hull.
Well said. For me, he can charge what he likes. I have my own mind and can and will decide how much I believe a game is worth. Foe me, I am a Hull City fan and could'nt give a monkeys who we are playing, but, I will not have this man dictate crazy prices to me. Rant over
I disagree. Its the going rate for Premier League football, thats all. Liverpool are extending their stadium and have absolutely no intention of dropping the prices to accommodate out of work scousers.
You should let the whole of the PL know then as we operate in the same field as the rest of the league, albeit we're at the cheaper end than the likes of Man C and Arsenal. Our atmosphere if you want to call it that is better away, with less fans, so not sure how filling the KC up makes a huge difference. Plus, we're hardly ever half full or something for league games so its not quite as dramatic as is being portrayed by some on here. If you think a new owner will reduce prices of pay on the day or season tickets, frankly you're deluded. If/when we get sold, expect the prices to go up. A lot.
The people buying tickets now are different to those that attended in the past. It's part of the purpose of higher prices. Comparing our price structure to other Prem CLubs is where part of the problems creep in. We've undergone a massive change of the last decade, and understandably, things have got where they are without a consistent game plan for supporters or the clubs future. It's possibly a good opportunity to reassess where we are a club from supporters perspective, and where it's proposed to go.
I think pay on the day gets a lot of takers. Many people wake up on the morning of the match and decide to go.
It's a sad state of affairs when a working man has to even consider if he can afford to go watch a game of football.
I get your sentiment hhh but he can go for free and watch a game on the local park. Ferriby is 12 quid i believe. Grimsby 19 quid and thats from age 19. You're paying to see two Premier league teams.
Aye and it's changed the game massively in a short space of time. I don't want to sound like mussie here, but there is a debate to be had on if it's actually changed for the better. I worry that one day the bubble might burst and what will we be left with?
Agreed, though i hope it does burst. Just had a look at Swansea, the supporter owned club remember, they are charging 35 quid for QPR and Palace. They only have two bandings 35 and 45 quid. Makes our 16 quids a reet bargain.
Swansea enter reciprocal arrangements with other clubs, they'll reduce their prices for any team who will do the same at their ground. Everton fans are paying £24 to go to Swansea, Leicester fans are paying £25 to go to Swansea and we could do the same if we offered to match the price at our place, which we absolutely should have done.
I actually think twice before going to see Ferriby at £12 a shout because it is overpriced. Its only a step up from park football. I agree £35 is a bit steep tomorrow not just because it is a Premier League game but because the game can be watched live on SKY in your own front room or for the price of half a lager in virtually every pub in the city. Personally I would always choose to be at the game but I can see the dilemma people have. How attractive would a live SKY game be if there was no-one in the ground ? Be like watching a rugby league match where all the crowd are congregated in front of the cameras and any crowd noise amplified so the ground sounds full. The price is getting ridiculous.
