Reason for poor gates? - Page 10

JEFF · 14-08-2006, 08:25

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Originally Posted by John_Timmins

we are the cheepest priced league two club...that says it all!!

I think that you will find that Macclesfield are a lot cheaper than we are - Visiting Supporters Seats £13.00, Visiting Supporters Terrace £10.00, Under 12's FREE and Under 16's £5.00 http://www.mtfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page...403583,00.html

John_Timmins · 14-08-2006, 12:06

ok good spot, was told otherwise but never queried it tbh, But still 2nd cheepest in the league

JEFF · 14-08-2006, 12:40

Rochdale cheapest ticket £11.00 dearest ticket £15.00. OAP £7.00, 8-16 year olds £3.00, under 7's FREE.
http://www.rochdaleafc.premiumtv.co....,10441,00.html

MCR ADIM · 14-08-2006, 12:41

you dont see them complaining about rovers and burnley ticket prices just becuase were a little club does not mean we have to charge smal prices! were going up and up in the league so the club is going to want better things!

Bagpuss · 14-08-2006, 13:50

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Originally Posted by MCR ADIM

you dont see them complaining about rovers and burnley ticket prices just becuase were a little club does not mean we have to charge smal prices! were going up and up in the league so the club is going to want better things!

Poor arguement, it's all about attracting the fans through the turnstiles which is what we aren't doing at the moment. A few people I spoke to today who went to the Darlington game said they couldn't afford to go to both so maybe the Barnet game was one where some sort of incentive could have been used.

shakermaker · 14-08-2006, 13:55

I think Macclesfield & 'Dale can afford to set this admission structure because they are established league sides.
For a Conference club moving into the league for the first season I think our admission prices are quite reasonable; though IMO, terrace prices should be lower due to the severe lack of facilities, and season ticket prices could be made more affordable & worthwile.

Bagpuss · 14-08-2006, 13:58

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Originally Posted by shakermaker

I think Macclesfield & 'Dale can afford to set this admission structure because they are established league sides.
For a Conference club moving into the league for the first season I think our admission prices are quite reasonable; though IMO, terrace prices should be lower due to the severe lack of facilities, and season ticket prices could be made more affordable & worthwile.

Now that's a better arguement, well said.

pipinfort · 14-08-2006, 14:09

both our neighbouring teams have years of fans from birth, if you are born in burnley you are a burnley fan , born in blackburn you are a blackburn fan and it is passed on generation to generation, whereas if you were from accy you would usually become one or the other, so lets hope now our legacy will be that if you are from accrington ( i don`t say born in accy so some smartarse does`nt need to point out there is no hospital delivery suite) you will be a stanley fan, our neigbours have had 40 odd years league football start on us..........so it may take a good while for the gates to swell!!!!! and not overnight as some people are expecting!:engsmil: :engsmil: :engsmil:

JEFF · 14-08-2006, 15:11

When we won Unibond Division One with a last game attendance of 2468 it was only about £5.00 to sit in the stand and only £1.00 for a programme, that was in 2000. Now six years later we are charging £15.00 to sit in the stand and £2.50 for a programme. I know that we are in a higher league, playing against better teams and expenses have risen BUT, the admission prices have trebled - has anybody's wage trebled during this period ? I think not. Our first home game in Unibond Premier Division - after the 2468 gate - attracted just 1006 on a Tuesday night against Alty, our next home game attracted 700. People will make the effort if there is something at stake, but not for a normal league game. Six years ago a part-time supporter might have attended quite a few home games at £5 but now may be put off by having to pay £15.

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I think Macclesfield & 'Dale can afford to set this admission structure because they are established league sides.

I am pretty sure that Stanley are more financially sound than either Rochdale or Macclesfield, and if Stanley want to attract more supporters surely they should set a more attractive admission structure. Last season we were told that Stanley had to charge £12 as this was the minimum set by the Conference, when somebody investigated this they reported that the minimum set by the Conference was £7.

pipinfort · 14-08-2006, 15:13

my wage CERTAINLY hasn`t trebled, good valid point jeff.

Rich B NFFC · 14-08-2006, 15:18

Bog standard admission at our place is £24 on the day

shakermaker · 14-08-2006, 15:54

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Originally Posted by Rich B NFFC

Bog standard admission at our place is £24 on the day

Not surprised - never knowing which league you're gonna be in next season must be hard work with the accountants.

cmonstanley · 14-08-2006, 17:32

the reason for poor attendances is a accumilation of events
1.lots of people still on holiday .
2 no roof on clayton end.
3 slagging people of accrington off [its not going to help even if it true or not its not going to encourage vey many people .
4 prices. for not so much more you can go and watch the premiership.plus thei deals theyve got on e.g. season ticket holders get second child season ticket for £70 .
5 dont encourage enough of the community to come e.g.from deprived areas
6 should have more outlets to buy merchandise from .

ossyclogger · 14-08-2006, 17:36

In the year 2000 we didn't have profesional players to pay.

cmonstanley · 14-08-2006, 17:41

7. high unemployment area