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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2015 1:14:13 GMT 1
I note comment on disabled supporters in Revell Ward lower tier having their refreshment brought to them. As a partially sighted wheelchair user on the home dug out side I've never had an offer & have to rely on helper bringing back once they been up & had theirs which sometimes means doing without if they have run out. Out of interest mate what do you think about the facilities and treatment of disabled people at our ground and any others you've been to generally? There was a report out a month or two back that pointed to some shocking treatment. I'd be interested in this too. My big brother was always more of a town fan, and remains more of a football fan than I, and happens to be disabled, wheelchair bound from birth. He, after many years actively supporting Town, found it increasingly difficult, and effectively gave up, pre Hoyle era. As with any other fan, its a lot easier to stop going than start going, and I'd be interested in hearing of any initiatives there may be to attract disabled fans back to the club. Albeit, I recognise they dont contribute much financially, but once hooked, tend to be loyal.
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2015 1:24:10 GMT 1
Abit worried by season ticket sales, we need to have a good year and get people back. Cup run and a top half finish is what we need!p It is disappointing and Id guess a little bit confusing too after weve just had our highest finish for 15 years. It would be interesting to know how other clubs are doing with their figures. If its just a HTFC thing or more across the board. The product was largely good last season IMO, so Im thinking price is the biggest reason. Or a combination of the two- is the product good enough to justify the price?? but those fans whinging about DH backing the club with more and more of his money need to see how its a two way street. hes pumped in VAST sums and whilst hes doing that the support he gets from HTFC fans goes down. Must be sickening and very frustrating for him.
I guess a big problem is football (at all levels) has become a bit boring.
Its not the tribal 'we do this because we do this' thing it once was.
I play football every week and recently took up a youth management position, had a season ticket at Town for 15 years since we moved grounds, but honestly cant see myself attending more than 5 games home and away this season.
How does the club get people like me back through the door?
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2015 22:01:19 GMT 1
Out of interest mate what do you think about the facilities and treatment of disabled people at our ground and any others you've been to generally? There was a report out a month or two back that pointed to some shocking treatment. I'd be interested in this too. My big brother was always more of a town fan, and remains more of a football fan than I, and happens to be disabled, wheelchair bound from birth. He, after many years actively supporting Town, found it increasingly difficult, and effectively gave up, pre Hoyle era. As with any other fan, its a lot easier to stop going than start going, and I'd be interested in hearing of any initiatives there may be to attract disabled fans back to the club. Albeit, I recognise they dont contribute much financially, but once hooked, tend to be loyal. I cant really say I have had any bad treatment at HTAFC where my disability is concerned, there are little niggles that irritate me but on the whole my carer and I cope. There is ground level access which avoids having to negotiate the "crowds" exiting, ticket pricing for home is excellent with the carer FOC and I usually get the same deal or better if going to an away match which isn't that often. Parking wise I use the Town avenue main carpark and have to go over the main car bridge as there is no dropped kerb on the pedestrian bridge & no plans to put one in after enqiring, getting back to the car can be problematic with those waiting to get home bumper to bumper which means getting with the wheelchair can be a tad scarry at times, dedicated disabled spaces within the main car park would help!. Being partially sighted I use the small radio controlled receivers to listen to hospital radio that the football club have which are booked before each game and prove a godsend at times. being in a wheelcair and havcing to be seated at the front of the stand means you are open to all weathers and like I have commented on previously some sort of ordering refreshments to be beought at half time would be welcome. I've never had any issues contacting the club and Sue Beaumont Ticket Office manager has always been extremely helpful whenever I've needed to contact the club.
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Post by hxfiver on May 29, 2015 22:16:08 GMT 1
I'd be interested in this too. My big brother was always more of a town fan, and remains more of a football fan than I, and happens to be disabled, wheelchair bound from birth. He, after many years actively supporting Town, found it increasingly difficult, and effectively gave up, pre Hoyle era. As with any other fan, its a lot easier to stop going than start going, and I'd be interested in hearing of any initiatives there may be to attract disabled fans back to the club. Albeit, I recognise they dont contribute much financially, but once hooked, tend to be loyal. I cant really say I have had any bad treatment at HTAFC where my disability is concerned, there are little niggles that irritate me but on the whole my carer and I cope. There is ground level access which avoids having to negotiate the "crowds" exiting, ticket pricing for home is excellent with the carer FOC and I usually get the same deal or better if going to an away match which isn't that often. Parking wise I use the Town avenue main carpark and have to go over the main car bridge as there is no dropped kerb on the pedestrian bridge & no plans to put one in after enqiring, getting back to the car can be problematic with those waiting to get home bumper to bumper which means getting with the wheelchair can be a tad scarry at times, dedicated disabled spaces within the main car park would help!. Being partially sighted I use the small radio controlled receivers to listen to hospital radio that the football club have which are booked before each game and prove a godsend at times. being in a wheelcair and havcing to be seated at the front of the stand means you are open to all weathers and like I have commented on previously some sort of ordering refreshments to be beought at half time would be welcome. I've never had any issues contacting the club and Sue Beaumont Ticket Office manager has always been extremely helpful whenever I've needed to contact the club. I take my daughter who is wheelchair dependent. We sit in the North end of the Revell Ward stand and this is where the disabled get asked about half time drinks; they are served from a refreshment cart. I haven't seen such at the south end of that stand but perhaps this is something that Sodexho should also be considering. As regards parking, there are dedicated disabled parking spaces at Bradley Mills (by the swimming pool). I recommend you contact the ticket office to see if you can get a space. It may be there is a waiting list but if you are having access problems with a wheelchair I'm sure the club will do all it can to help. My experience is that our club is one of the better in how it treats disabled customers although there is always room for improvement.
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2015 23:51:24 GMT 1
hxfiver, I know there are disabled parking space outside the pool entrance but they are full up, each year I enquire & Sue is aware I'd love one but no luck as yet, if one comes up great, if not its no great problem
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2015 7:44:31 GMT 1
Have any wheel chair users bought ST in the south stand for the upcoming season?
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Post by ShortbreadPete on May 30, 2015 20:30:17 GMT 1
I still haven't had a letter from DH to enquire why I am not renewing.!!!after four decades!!!! This not good at all. Wonder what's gone wrong here?
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Post by richhtfc on May 30, 2015 21:07:28 GMT 1
It is disappointing and Id guess a little bit confusing too after weve just had our highest finish for 15 years. It would be interesting to know how other clubs are doing with their figures. If its just a HTFC thing or more across the board. The product was largely good last season IMO, so Im thinking price is the biggest reason. Or a combination of the two- is the product good enough to justify the price?? but those fans whinging about DH backing the club with more and more of his money need to see how its a two way street. hes pumped in VAST sums and whilst hes doing that the support he gets from HTFC fans goes down. Must be sickening and very frustrating for him.
I guess a big problem is football (at all levels) has become a bit boring.
Its not the tribal 'we do this because we do this' thing it once was.
I play football every week and recently took up a youth management position, had a season ticket at Town for 15 years since we moved grounds, but honestly cant see myself attending more than 5 games home and away this season.
How does the club get people like me back through the door?
Thing is football hasn't becoming boring, the premier league has become boring and that's what everyone gets shoved down their throats 24/7. Beneath the top league football is incredibly exciting. This seasons Championship was fascinating.
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