Preferential Ticket News - Page 3

K.S.H · 17-03-2006, 05:43

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Originally Posted by big al

Got to be honest KSH I have a season ticket & buy a programme every home game too, but not purely to stop others from getting their hands on tickets

Don't get me wrong here, I wasn't suggesting they get a program to get a voucher, I know people buy programs every week

big al · 17-03-2006, 16:22

[quote=Staveros].

Just to humour that potential scenario for a moment though, whilst agreeing that season ticket holders are given priority to purchase extra tickets, why is everyone who passes through the turnstile not just handed a voucher of some sort???

Thats what I suggested in my thread-give a ticket or voucher on entry at turnstiles.

accymel · 17-03-2006, 17:07

Not having a go just for ASFC feedback, but im not impressed with the programme for voucher/ticket idea, simply not only the prices of the programme itself which personally i think its a bit expensive for what it is, [i appreciate the need to require revenue for the club] specially when you bring your family along of little monsters lol that adds to the cost & hesitation of paying for a programme. i think you would still have a hard job gaining entrance from people from local/elsewhere to watch the team with this idea anyway ok to be fair give a couple of entrants but wont be a huge difference really, certainly theres probs if other local surrounding bigger teams are playing at home that effects the influx of people coming to the ground, as if they are away you notice the bigger gate. They were plugging the programme big time at the morecambe [home] match & many people were not afraid to tell the vendor who was parading round the ground to drop it by half & they would purchase one, as the vendor didnt very few were purchasing it anyway.

I think the club need to look at the wider picture certainly if we are promoted, we will always have our loyal supporters through the gate but entice others to the ground is another thing, i dragged a mate with me who's not accustomed to conference league was rather peed off with spending most of the match trying to see through people walking past trying to find a position at other end of ground blocking view of the game certainly at its worst at the 1st half of the game, which is a big put off [again i appreciate thats problematic with the ground layout], also big queues for toilets & having to walk all way round to get to them thusfore blocking peoples view of the game, even as supporter myself i find it rather frustrating. I appreciate the problems with funding & getting it sorted but our ground is hampering ASFC to some degree.

Staveros · 17-03-2006, 17:14

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Originally Posted by accymel

Not having a go just for ASFC feedback, but im not impressed with the programme for voucher/ticket idea, simply not only the prices of the programme itself which personally i think its a bit expensive for what it is, [i appreciate the need to require revenue for the club] specially when you bring your family along of little monsters lol that adds to the cost & hesitation of paying for a programme. i think you would still have a hard job gaining entrance from people from local/elsewhere to watch the team with this idea anyway ok to be fair give a couple of entrants but wont be a huge difference really, certainly theres probs if other local surrounding bigger teams are playing at home that effects the influx of people coming to the ground, as if they are away you notice the bigger gate. They were plugging the programme big time at the morecambe [home] match & many people were not afraid to tell the vendor who was parading round the ground to drop it by half & they would purchase one, as the vendor didnt very few were purchasing it anyway.

I think the club need to look at the wider picture certainly if we are promoted, we will always have our loyal supporters through the gate but entice others to the ground is another thing, i dragged a mate with me who's not accustomed to conference league was rather peed off with spending most of the match trying to see through people walking past trying to find a position at other end of ground blocking view of the game certainly at its worst at the 1st half of the game, which is a big put off [again i appreciate thats problematic with the ground layout], also big queues for toilets & having to walk all way round to get to them thusfore blocking peoples view of the game, even as supporter myself i find it rather frustrating. I appreciate the problems with funding & getting it sorted but our ground is hampering ASFC to degree.

You actually raise another great point there mel, somewhat accidentally I guess.

Scenario: family of 4 come to the stevenage game wanting to ensure entry to remaining important fixtures, all paying bods through the turnstile.

The current proposed system would require them to buy FOUR programmes!!!!!

As Big AL said(missed you first time big al

) the only realistic system is a voucher per person through the turnstile.

It makes far more sense than any other idea. Powers that be need to admit that this opportunistic money making scheme is fundamentally flawed and back track.

accymel · 17-03-2006, 17:25

Thanks Staveros

i dont think i put it well like you have but a game is expensive enough without having to buy everyone a programme as well just to gain these vouchers specially for kids which may end up all over the ground after match & it demorilises the programme because the focus is the ploy of vouchers.

I think giving them out whilst going through the gate is a better idea to see if this voucher scheme works - plus you can account for all the vouchers with attendance of boro match but honestly i dont think it would make the huge difference that ASFC hopes though

What about dropping gate price for the games left

[im cheeky enough to ask though i doubt very much though lol

]

stanleyfan · 17-03-2006, 17:30

yeh, i come with my sister,brother, dad n mum to every match but we wont be able to afford to buy 5 programmes!!We are ALL very loyal stanley fans but... we might not be able to see the games we have been waiting for and longing to see for ages!!!

I WAANA COME!!!! lol

Doug · 17-03-2006, 17:44

Just a small point if I may. Accrington Stanley Football Club exist to play Football, Fans exist to support the team, Sponsors and supporters pay for the privilege of having a ground to watch there team play football.

People will contribute in many different ways, but one way or another it’s going to cost someone money. Stop paying and we’re going back not forward. It your choice.

Diesel · 17-03-2006, 17:59

I think thats a little bit out of line Doug. They're not saying they're not willing to put money into the club, what they're saying is, if they're going with a few members of the family (I take two younger brothers with me) then buying a programme for each of them is a little expensive, especially when these are the loyal fans that have been going all season. I would be gutted, nay, upset if I missed out on the finale of the season, because some Burnley or Blackburn supporter has come for the moment of glory, and I miss out on a ticket. Vouchers given on the gate is a better option, especially when the club only prints around 350 programmes.

Staveros · 17-03-2006, 18:18

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Originally Posted by Doug

Just a small point if I may. Accrington Stanley Football Club exist to play Football, Fans exist to support the team, Sponsors and supporters pay for the privilege of having a ground to watch there team play football.

People will contribute in many different ways, but one way or another it’s going to cost someone money. Stop paying and we’re going back not forward. It your choice.

Ridiculous comment Doug, a real joke. I dont know if you just want to be controversial or different but your view is so far off it defies belief.

Without the FANS there is no team, FACT.

I don't know if you are familiar with the saying 'don't bite the hand that feeds you' but it is very relevant here.

Im a part timer, i'll admit it, Everton is my team and they get my money in the main. I really feel for those people who brave the elements week in week out to support Stanley though and are now getting a good kick in the teeth(whether intended or not) by a quite frankly unworkable scheme.

People pay good money to get through the turnstile anyway so questioning their commitment to supporting the club is ludicrous.

Sometimes you need to be big enough to back track and admit you are wrong. This is one such time. Im sure whoever brainstormed the idea thought it all very cunning at the time but clearly its many flaws have quickly been exposed.

Im not arsed either way personally because im realistic enough to know none of the games will sell out anyway.

All this will serve to do if it is not rectified quickly is to alienate the lifeblood of the club, the 'hardcore' paying public. That is clearly not a good idea.

yerself · 17-03-2006, 18:29

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Originally Posted by Staveros

As Big AL said(missed you first time big al

) the only realistic system is a voucher per person through the turnstile.

As who said? Take a look at my post made 4 hours before Big Al's.

accymel · 17-03-2006, 18:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug

Just a small point if I may. Accrington Stanley Football Club exist to play Football, Fans exist to support the team, Sponsors and supporters pay for the privilege of having a ground to watch there team play football.

People will contribute in many different ways, but one way or another it’s going to cost someone money. Stop paying and we’re going back not forward. It your choice.

Oh dear Dougie you got the wrong end of the stick, fair do's you come from Blackpool to support ASFC all credit to you but if you hadn't the means plus if its only yourself going - not so bad cheap do but ive to bring my monsters with me which bumf's up the price plus i can only go every other home match which not as much i would like & this programme millarky to add to an already costly family day out & many of times ASFC actively encourage to bring your family along etc so the idea is quite hyprocritical really.

Supporters pay at the gates & in the shop towards their club so your statement is sarcasticly ironic

John_Timmins · 17-03-2006, 19:01

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Originally Posted by Doug

Just a small point if I may. Accrington Stanley Football Club exist to play Football, Fans exist to support the team, Sponsors and supporters pay for the privilege of having a ground to watch there team play football.

Thats rubbish Accrington Stanley exsist to provide entertainment for the fans who pay good money to come and watch, without the fans there is no club therefore the club should not make people pay extra to get these tickets!

I dont think it will come to the state whereby people who have come in previous games will not get their tickets as these people will make sure they get down to the club shop when the tickets go on sale! Just like what happened in the FA cup games!

Also this is another reason to look at the ticketting of every conference game and therefore people who have more than say 10 tickets for the season will be able to buy their tickets for a big game along with the season ticket holders!

SPUGGIE J · 17-03-2006, 19:06

Sort of throws the spanner in the works for me as I need to tie in a home match in with a visit to Accy. Means that if I want to be at a game and the chances are its a sellout I am paddleless.

accymel · 17-03-2006, 19:13

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Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J

Sort of throws the spanner in the works for me as I need to tie in a home match in with a visit to Accy. Means that if I want to be at a game and the chances are its a sellout I am paddleless.

Good point also applicable if people's plans change & they decide to be able to go to the match then there should be option to pay at the gate, but also i welcome tickets too cos be handy next birthday or for xmas pressies

plus i can buy ticket in advance, if so, are purchasing tickets available & easy to buy on ASFC webby for those exiled

stanleyfan · 17-03-2006, 19:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug

Just a small point if I may. Accrington Stanley Football Club exist to play Football, Fans exist to support the team, Sponsors and supporters pay for the privilege of having a ground to watch there team play football.

People will contribute in many different ways, but one way or another it’s going to cost someone money. Stop paying and we’re going back not forward. It your choice.

Alot more money than you think comes from the suuporters to the club's funds... I think you will find that if there were no fans then the club would fold.I am a very loyal stanley supporter so therefore i will pay for the tickets no matter how much they are. but my younger sister and brother will not be able to come if we ALL have to buy a programme for a ticket each.I think it will be a same if alot of familes and young people who dont have alot of money won't be able to come, and see their team they have been supporting for a long time. and instead some other person who it doesnt mean as much to be able to go!