A interesting idea for next season maybe

[Rob249]

We all know the club is going to struggle, each season with the limited resources, and home attendances only averaging 1300, 1400, however ive thought of an idea which could attract alot more fans to come to the f.e.s.

What i'm suggesting for next season, is that for every goal we score, every home fan gets a pound back, all the club would need to do is give every home fan a slip and they hand it in, at the following home game, so say we win 2 - 0, then instead of paying £13, it would be £11.So if it attracts 1000 more people to come to the f.e.s then thats an extra £10000 - £13000 just on gate receipts, plus you have all refreshments, prize draws etc.I think if it was to be done right then it could become a big success, not only for the club bringing in alot more money, but for everyone associated with the club.I feel it would make it alot more exciting.

I just think its a really interesting idea, which the club could look at, what does everyone think.

[Pendle Red]

How would that work for Season Ticket Holders

[fc:stanley]

Hopeing for a free game:
Stanley 13 Morcambe 0
Its an alright idea , but dont think it would get more people in tbh and wouldnt work!

[Stanleymad]

Would be a better idea if they gave you £1 for every goal the oppostition scores. Watch Coley sort that defence out then

[Rob249]

I agree there would have to be alot of thought given to season ticket holders, what I would suggest would be at the end of the season the club works out the difference, and either sends the person a cheque, or the following season the season ticket is reduced, on goals scored on the last season, i'm sure that if the media got involved and it was advertised properly, it would generate alot of interest.

[maccawozzagod]

it would certainly be unique!

I prefer the idea of a quid for every goal we concede as that way it seems like the club are reimbursing you for having watch dross! if we play well and score four goals then why should you get money back? I like it

[Rob249]

Yeah I know what you mean but its not sending out the right message, nobody wants to see their team lose, with abit of luck if we can get off to a good start next season, and keep pace with the chasing pack, then this wld definately benefit us, we win together,we lose together, we get off to a good start next season then who know's what cld happen, by attracting more fans which i think this wld, will create a real a real buzz around the club, and will have a definite impact on the team, i'm sure.

[shillelagh]

What would happen though if you cant get to the next game - due to illness, holidays work commitments etc?

[Haz66]

I agree with Macca and StanleyMad that if it was to be introduced then it should work on the goals we concede.

shillelagh Re: A interesting idea for next season maybe
<hr> What would happen though if you cant get to the next game - due to illness, holidays work commitments etc?

I think that you would just have to grin and bear it , the idea will never be put into practise but if it was, it would soon get complicated if it didn`t count for the next match only, unless they let you use your vouchers together so you could save them up and every other game you could get in for free .

[Pendle Red]

A few more ideas to maybe increase match day revenue & increase support:

Encourage people to arrive earlier at the ground for walk on's by knocking a £1 or £2 off the admission price if they are they are through the turnstiles an hour before the game

Offer up a discount on food & drink bought an hour before kick off

Have a loyalty card that could be used in various shops in Accy, online shopping, banking etc where the Club gets a kick back and the customer gets points on their card that could then be used for purchases of free tickets, discounts in the Club Shop etc or a voucher for money to spend in the Club Shop

Have a promotion in the Match Day programme that throws the spotlight on a particular School or junior team, then offer up free tickets for the kids so long as they are accompanied by a full paying adult and have a certain section in the stand where they can all be seated and presented on the pitch at half time

Set up a Supporters Trust with the aims of raising awareness, revenue streams and maybe grants that could be available for the Club by involving, The supporters, The Club, The Council, Business Groups (Chamber of Commerce)

[yonmon]

Originally Posted by Rob249

Yeah I know what you mean but its not sending out the right message, nobody wants to see their team lose, with abit of luck if we can get off to a good start next season, and keep pace with the chasing pack, then this wld definately benefit us, we win together,we lose together, we get off to a good start next season then who know's what cld happen, by attracting more fans which i think this wld, will create a real a real buzz around the club, and will have a definite impact on the team, i'm sure.

Any 'idea' which will attract more fans, create a buzz around the Club, and
wil have a definate impact on the team ( and boy do they need 'an impact' of one kind or another !), can not be ignored.
However browsing through the postings for this thread I can't help but notice the number of 'what if's !' and'what would happen's ?, contained within them, and would suggest that to operate a scheme such as this, given the present climate of ineffective Management at the FES ,would be a pot-hole threatened venture from the start.
But Rob, I'm glad that someone is attempting to achieve something positive
in the 'How to increase the Gate' quandary. but ( and, I'm banging my Management drum again!) I am still of the opinion that it is the abysmal amount of Club funding for it's Strategic Development Section which
brings about the need for supporters like you and I to have to concoct potential strategies in the first place !!. A situation which needs urgent consideration and action!!

'BON CHANCE STANLEY and ON!!!'

'WHAT ME WORRY ?'...Not with our committed fanbase I don't !'

[Pendle Red]

More can also be made of things like email & sms text messages from the Club

By keeping people more up to date in the latest happenings at the Club, could also be used as an advertising tool for sponsors & potential sponsors alike

[Minister Onymfo]

If money was given back for every goal we concede you could have the perverse situation where the home fans start cheering the opposition

[cashman]

theres a simple way to increase attendances- consistency with home form. n before some bright spark says it- i mean Winning more.

[Haz66]

Originally Posted by Minister Onymfo

If money was given back for every goal we concede you could have the perverse situation where the home fans start cheering the opposition

I dont think that would ever happen