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Post by buckers on Sept 1, 2020 7:30:18 GMT 1
Does anyone know if the ticket office is actually open at the stadium or is it all by phone call? I’m gonna renew, but would rather do it at the stadium.
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Post by softboy on Sept 1, 2020 7:46:20 GMT 1
As I see it if you are a season ticket holder you will be able to attend as many natches as the Government will allow the club to let in, the price of your season ticket will be frozen at 249 for the next 3 years and as many games as possible will be available on ifollow. Think the club should be congratulated overall - not sure how many other clubs in the Championship will be offering such an offe, I guess only a few, if any.
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Post by digs on Sept 1, 2020 8:00:09 GMT 1
but if the season cards go up in price too much for the people who haven't renewed this season,then I can see them saying fuck it and not bothering next season too,,the club shouldn't punish fans that have had season cards for years just because they dont feel comfortable going in these times. Rewarding fans who hand the money over this time is not punishing those that don’t. Those people will just pay the going rate. You get a free coffee at McDonalds after you buy 6, no one buying full price coffee is pissed off when i claim my free one. How much do you think the going rate will be?
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Post by turbo2 on Sept 1, 2020 8:10:39 GMT 1
Does anyone know if the ticket office is actually open at the stadium or is it all by phone call? I’m gonna renew, but would rather do it at the stadium. Closed. All staff furloughed
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Post by dugnet on Sept 1, 2020 8:13:50 GMT 1
Firstly I don't think the club could have done much more than they have. Personally I am not too fussed about seeing games in a quarter full stadium, I'd prefer to wait until things improve and return to normal.
There's a bigger question here though. Currently 8000 or so cards sold, a massive difference in the past few years. How much is that down to Covid and how much is down to what has happened on the pitch?
The club will undoubtedly point to Covid, and I suppose it's reasonable to a point, but how many fans would have decided to not bother with another uncertain season. How many are disenfranchised by how things have been managed? Moreover how many will return in the future, especially (as implied), prices will increase?
It's a stark reality of where we are as a club. Covid is certainly a significant factor but it's not the only one (to the loss of committed fans).
I hope the club doesn't hide behind the Covid excuse.
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Post by andyboothscat on Sept 1, 2020 8:43:45 GMT 1
I emailed Sue Beaumont last week about that very fact, particularly as a home game is a 450 mile round trip for me. As usual Sue was helpful and assured me the club were looking at numerous scenarios, so let’s see what materialises. I'm in the same camp myself and don't want to feel I'm blocking someone else from going. Can understand it might be a nightmare for the club to manage it though. I wouldn't worry about it, it would be an easy process for the ticket office to adapt. You'd presume the ballot would be done the same time before each match (1 week, 2 week etc) so they implement a system whereby the deadline to opt out of a match is noon the day prior to ballot etc and those names are removed from the ballot.
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Post by Captainslapper on Sept 1, 2020 9:04:04 GMT 1
Firstly I don't think the club could have done much more than they have. Personally I am not too fussed about seeing games in a quarter full stadium, I'd prefer to wait until things improve and return to normal. There's a bigger question here though. Currently 8000 or so cards sold, a massive difference in the past few years. How much is that down to Covid and how much is down to what has happened on the pitch? The club will undoubtedly point to Covid, and I suppose it's reasonable to a point, but how many fans would have decided to not bother with another uncertain season. How many are disenfranchised by how things have been managed? Moreover how many will return in the future, especially (as implied), prices will increase? It's a stark reality of where we are as a club. Covid is certainly a significant factor but it's not the only one (to the loss of committed fans). I hope the club doesn't hide behind the Covid excuse. Probably a bit of both, but Id imagine covid is the much bigger factor. Youd have to see how its effected other club's renewals to compare. Millwall were the first to come up with some sort of plan and I think mentioned 3000 season card sales, which presumably is much less than normal despite only just missing out on play offs last season. Its a tough one because youre being asked to buy something without knowing what you'll get for it. The club know that and should be congratulated for the guarantees theyve attached to it. End of the day I love the club and they need my money. It isn't like any other service or product I buy from a business.. its a 'supplier' I care passionately about. Its a bit like with your kids.. you give them what they need without any kind of assurance as to what you'll get back.
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Post by Melc on Sept 1, 2020 9:40:16 GMT 1
Firstly I don't think the club could have done much more than they have. Personally I am not too fussed about seeing games in a quarter full stadium, I'd prefer to wait until things improve and return to normal. There's a bigger question here though. Currently 8000 or so cards sold, a massive difference in the past few years. How much is that down to Covid and how much is down to what has happened on the pitch? The club will undoubtedly point to Covid, and I suppose it's reasonable to a point, but how many fans would have decided to not bother with another uncertain season. How many are disenfranchised by how things have been managed? Moreover how many will return in the future, especially (as implied), prices will increase? It's a stark reality of where we are as a club. Covid is certainly a significant factor but it's not the only one (to the loss of committed fans). I hope the club doesn't hide behind the Covid excuse. Probably a bit of both, but Id imagine covid is the much bigger factor. Youd have to see how its effected other club's renewals to compare. Millwall were the first to come up with some sort of plan and I think mentioned 3000 season card sales, which presumably is much less than normal despite only just missing out on play offs last season. Its a tough one because youre being asked to buy something without knowing what you'll get for it. The club know that and should be congratulated for the guarantees theyve attached to it. End of the day I love the club and they need my money. It isn't like any other service or product I buy from a business.. its a 'supplier' I care passionately about. Its a bit like with your kids.. you give them what they need without any kind of assurance as to what you'll get back. I have had a season ticket for 40 odd years, but won’t be getting one now, but will wait until the season after when hopefully things get back to a bit like normal. As for the club needing the money, many supporters could say the same but won’t have wasted millions in the process unlike the club!
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Post by Town1971 on Sept 1, 2020 9:44:56 GMT 1
Whether I go or not is debatable but happily in a financially stable situation to have been able to renew .This my not be the case for many but do hope we get a surge over next few days.
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Post by boooothy on Sept 1, 2020 9:50:48 GMT 1
Rewarding fans who hand the money over this time is not punishing those that don’t. Those people will just pay the going rate. You get a free coffee at McDonalds after you buy 6, no one buying full price coffee is pissed off when i claim my free one. How much do you think the going rate will be? Probably 249 quid 😂
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Post by artysid on Sept 1, 2020 10:10:09 GMT 1
Away priority whenever that may come again.
Do people with a season ticket take priority over those without one but who have accumulated more points?
Do you lose the points you've accumulated if you don't renew?
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Post by royrace on Sept 1, 2020 10:16:07 GMT 1
Firstly I don't think the club could have done much more than they have. Personally I am not too fussed about seeing games in a quarter full stadium, I'd prefer to wait until things improve and return to normal. There's a bigger question here though. Currently 8000 or so cards sold, a massive difference in the past few years. How much is that down to Covid and how much is down to what has happened on the pitch? The club will undoubtedly point to Covid, and I suppose it's reasonable to a point, but how many fans would have decided to not bother with another uncertain season. How many are disenfranchised by how things have been managed? Moreover how many will return in the future, especially (as implied), prices will increase? It's a stark reality of where we are as a club. Covid is certainly a significant factor but it's not the only one (to the loss of committed fans). I hope the club doesn't hide behind the Covid excuse. For me the COVID situation doesn't make a difference, it's very disappointing not to be able to attend properly but for me I'd probably pay £10 to watch the games on iFollow anyway so even if I didn't attend a single match it would still be value for money - IF the product on the pitch was reasonable. I am seriously considering not renewing because of the way the club is being run and because I've got bored of my Saturdays being ruined! I'm still very peed off about the PL legacy being wasted but I'm also very unhappy with the way the club is being run right now. Lack of comms (missing jarvis?), contradictory comms (aka bs), terrible recruitment (still!), unfair sackings, massive change in direction, strange appointments, strange new obsession with youth (why?), massive holes in the squad, the list is endless. All these issues would be annoying at any point in time but the fact its coming off the back of hundreds of millions in income is unprecedented. Unless we get some quality signings through the door sharpish I see a relegation battle looming and I don't have the stomach for it for reasons above. Regardless of COVID the club would have lost the vast majority of the fans it gained who were enthused by Wagner and what followed. I expect we'd be back to the hardcore minus a few disenfranchised ones so back to 2016 levels whatever they were. Just another benefit of the PL down the drain. We're lucky with the prices we pay though, I've no idea how clubs will try to justify £400+ for iFollow and the odd soulless live match when you can watch on the telly for £10.
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Post by Porrohman on Sept 1, 2020 10:26:04 GMT 1
Firstly I don't think the club could have done much more than they have. Personally I am not too fussed about seeing games in a quarter full stadium, I'd prefer to wait until things improve and return to normal. There's a bigger question here though. Currently 8000 or so cards sold, a massive difference in the past few years. How much is that down to Covid and how much is down to what has happened on the pitch? The club will undoubtedly point to Covid, and I suppose it's reasonable to a point, but how many fans would have decided to not bother with another uncertain season. How many are disenfranchised by how things have been managed? Moreover how many will return in the future, especially (as implied), prices will increase? It's a stark reality of where we are as a club. Covid is certainly a significant factor but it's not the only one (to the loss of committed fans). I hope the club doesn't hide behind the Covid excuse. For me the COVID situation doesn't make a difference, it's very disappointing not to be able to attend properly but for me I'd probably pay £10 to watch the games on iFollow anyway so even if I didn't attend a single match it would still be value for money - IF the product on the pitch was reasonable. I am seriously considering not renewing because of the way the club is being run and because I've got bored of my Saturdays being ruined! I'm still very peed off about the PL legacy being wasted but I'm also very unhappy with the way the club is being run right now. Lack of comms (missing jarvis?), contradictory comms (aka bs), terrible recruitment (still!), unfair sackings, massive change in direction, strange appointments, strange new obsession with youth (why?), massive holes in the squad, the list is endless. All these issues would be annoying at any point in time but the fact its coming off the back of hundreds of millions in income is unprecedented. Unless we get some quality signings through the door sharpish I see a relegation battle looming and I don't have the stomach for it for reasons above. Regardless of COVID the club would have lost the vast majority of the fans it gained who were enthused by Wagner and what followed. I expect we'd be back to the hardcore minus a few disenfranchised ones so back to 2016 levels whatever they were. Just another benefit of the PL down the drain. We're lucky with the prices we pay though, I've no idea how clubs will try to justify £400+ for iFollow and the odd soulless live match when you can watch on the telly for £10. Unfair sackings ?
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Post by RickDangerous on Sept 1, 2020 10:33:42 GMT 1
I've got to take the positives.
1) No little dickhead kicking the back of my seat. 2) Don't have to see the old couple infront french kissing before he goes to get her a half time pie. 3) I can take my flask and drink coffee to my heart's content like a 70 year old bloke. Not live in fear of spilling it allover the shop when/if we score.
Same goes for if I don't win in the ballot too!
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Post by captainblack on Sept 1, 2020 10:53:15 GMT 1
Firstly I don't think the club could have done much more than they have. Personally I am not too fussed about seeing games in a quarter full stadium, I'd prefer to wait until things improve and return to normal. There's a bigger question here though. Currently 8000 or so cards sold, a massive difference in the past few years. How much is that down to Covid and how much is down to what has happened on the pitch? The club will undoubtedly point to Covid, and I suppose it's reasonable to a point, but how many fans would have decided to not bother with another uncertain season. How many are disenfranchised by how things have been managed? Moreover how many will return in the future, especially (as implied), prices will increase? It's a stark reality of where we are as a club. Covid is certainly a significant factor but it's not the only one (to the loss of committed fans). I hope the club doesn't hide behind the Covid excuse. For me the COVID situation doesn't make a difference, it's very disappointing not to be able to attend properly but for me I'd probably pay £10 to watch the games on iFollow anyway so even if I didn't attend a single match it would still be value for money - IF the product on the pitch was reasonable. I am seriously considering not renewing because of the way the club is being run and because I've got bored of my Saturdays being ruined! I'm still very peed off about the PL legacy being wasted but I'm also very unhappy with the way the club is being run right now. Lack of comms (missing jarvis?), contradictory comms (aka bs), terrible recruitment (still!), unfair sackings, massive change in direction, strange appointments, strange new obsession with youth (why?), massive holes in the squad, the list is endless. All these issues would be annoying at any point in time but the fact its coming off the back of hundreds of millions in income is unprecedented. Unless we get some quality signings through the door sharpish I see a relegation battle looming and I don't have the stomach for it for reasons above. Regardless of COVID the club would have lost the vast majority of the fans it gained who were enthused by Wagner and what followed. I expect we'd be back to the hardcore minus a few disenfranchised ones so back to 2016 levels whatever they were. Just another benefit of the PL down the drain. We're lucky with the prices we pay though, I've no idea how clubs will try to justify £400+ for iFollow and the odd soulless live match when you can watch on the telly for £10. I can sympathise with your post , we are possibly in the same age group, I have been supporting Town for about 45 years , and would not argue with fellow supporters if they described me as a sort of (happy clapper)type of supporter, anybody can look at my posting history and they will realise I very rarely criticise the club. I am not totally naive though (although some people regard me this way). I will put it straight , I am unhappy at the way the club is being run at the present time, I can fully understand the club having difficulties with the virus, but its the recruitment that I cannot understand , I find it a little baffling at times,we scraped through last season (just), but i am worried that with an inexperienced manager and a bunch of players who looked uninterested, we will struggle next season. I am a gambler, and would certainly back the club for relegation next season, but I love the club and just would not have the heart to do so . I sincerely hope I am proved completely mistaken , and CC takes the club forward, time will tell, as they say!
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Post by digs on Sept 1, 2020 13:17:25 GMT 1
How much do you think the going rate will be? Probably 249 quid 😂 😂
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Post by ball on Sept 1, 2020 13:24:30 GMT 1
I might have missed this, but is there a system to opt in and out on individual match basis. For example I know I won’t be able to attend the early few matches that happen but my ticket may keep getting entered and winning the ballot when a fan who can go misses out?
Might be firing up the old terrier exchange
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Post by impact on Sept 1, 2020 13:29:42 GMT 1
I may have missed this but is there a deadline for refunds for those who purchased 20/21 STs way back before all this happened?
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Post by conman on Sept 1, 2020 14:48:11 GMT 1
I may have missed this but is there a deadline for refunds for those who purchased 20/21 STs way back before all this happened? Before the first game kicks off I think . But I'd do it sharpish..
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Post by conman on Sept 1, 2020 14:50:43 GMT 1
I've got to take the positives. 1) No little dickhead kicking the back of my seat. 2) Don't have to see the old couple infront french kissing before he goes to get her a half time pie. 3) I can take my flask and drink coffee to my heart's content like a 70 year old bloke. Not live in fear of spilling it allover the shop when/if we score. Same goes for if I don't win in the ballot too! Number 2. That's disgusting behaviour, can't she go for the pie?
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Post by RickDangerous on Sept 1, 2020 16:24:16 GMT 1
I've got to take the positives. 1) No little dickhead kicking the back of my seat. 2) Don't have to see the old couple infront french kissing before he goes to get her a half time pie. 3) I can take my flask and drink coffee to my heart's content like a 70 year old bloke. Not live in fear of spilling it allover the shop when/if we score. Same goes for if I don't win in the ballot too! Number 2. That's disgusting behaviour, can't she go for the pie? They behave like teenagers. One of the night games in the prem, think it was Chelsea at home.... she doesn't come to those evening matches for some reason. Anyway he facetimed her at halftime and I peeked around his head. She was sat on the couch in like lingerie!! Saucy old dog.
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Post by philatrickstarbuck on Sept 1, 2020 16:27:41 GMT 1
Does anyone know if the ticket office is actually open at the stadium or is it all by phone call? I’m gonna renew, but would rather do it at the stadium. Closed. All staff furloughed You would have thought they would have brought a couple of people back in to pick up the phone or take a payment over the counter. Or are they are not allowed. They could miss quite a few sales this way. Maybe not. I don't know. Feck knows.
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Post by htfc1908 on Sept 1, 2020 16:31:51 GMT 1
Number 2. That's disgusting behaviour, can't she go for the pie? They behave like teenagers. One of the night games in the prem, think it was Chelsea at home.... she doesn't come to those evening matches for some reason. Anyway he facetimed her at halftime and I peeked around his head. She was sat on the couch in like lingerie!! Saucy old dog. Good Lad! use it or lose it!
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Sept 1, 2020 16:49:21 GMT 1
Number 2. That's disgusting behaviour, can't she go for the pie? They behave like teenagers. One of the night games in the prem, think it was Chelsea at home.... she doesn't come to those evening matches for some reason. Anyway he facetimed her at halftime and I peeked around his head. She was sat on the couch in like lingerie!! Saucy old dog. After that dismal performance on a cold night he was going home to be warmed and get his end away.
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Post by willo on Sept 1, 2020 18:21:24 GMT 1
Firstly I don't think the club could have done much more than they have. Personally I am not too fussed about seeing games in a quarter full stadium, I'd prefer to wait until things improve and return to normal. There's a bigger question here though. Currently 8000 or so cards sold, a massive difference in the past few years. How much is that down to Covid and how much is down to what has happened on the pitch? The club will undoubtedly point to Covid, and I suppose it's reasonable to a point, but how many fans would have decided to not bother with another uncertain season. How many are disenfranchised by how things have been managed? Moreover how many will return in the future, especially (as implied), prices will increase? It's a stark reality of where we are as a club. Covid is certainly a significant factor but it's not the only one (to the loss of committed fans). I hope the club doesn't hide behind the Covid excuse. Probably a bit of both, but Id imagine covid is the much bigger factor. Youd have to see how its effected other club's renewals to compare. Millwall were the first to come up with some sort of plan and I think mentioned 3000 season card sales, which presumably is much less than normal despite only just missing out on play offs last season. Its a tough one because youre being asked to buy something without knowing what you'll get for it. The club know that and should be congratulated for the guarantees theyve attached to it. End of the day I love the club and they need my money. It isn't like any other service or product I buy from a business.. its a 'supplier' I care passionately about. Its a bit like with your kids.. you give them what they need without any kind of assurance as to what you'll get back. That last part, if only our ex-Chairman shared that sentiment.
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Post by turbo2 on Sept 1, 2020 18:59:56 GMT 1
Bought ours today. Not sure why or what we’ll get for it. But several posts on this thread got me thinking. I would support town no matter how low they went and at the moment they need my support probably as much as at anytime so bugger it. I’m in
If anyone from the club reads this. Sort that I follow shit out please
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Post by tockyterrier on Sept 1, 2020 19:37:12 GMT 1
Firstly I don't think the club could have done much more than they have. Personally I am not too fussed about seeing games in a quarter full stadium, I'd prefer to wait until things improve and return to normal. There's a bigger question here though. Currently 8000 or so cards sold, a massive difference in the past few years. How much is that down to Covid and how much is down to what has happened on the pitch? The club will undoubtedly point to Covid, and I suppose it's reasonable to a point, but how many fans would have decided to not bother with another uncertain season. How many are disenfranchised by how things have been managed? Moreover how many will return in the future, especially (as implied), prices will increase? It's a stark reality of where we are as a club. Covid is certainly a significant factor but it's not the only one (to the loss of committed fans). I hope the club doesn't hide behind the Covid excuse. 4 out of our group of 6 have not renewed simply because covid struck before they did so. They have every intention of renewing at some point though.
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Post by sheps on Sept 2, 2020 12:21:22 GMT 1
Well I haven't yet renewed. But I will be doing... What else am I'm going to do on a Saturday afternoon
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Post by softboy on Sept 2, 2020 17:35:37 GMT 1
I am struggling to get my head around such large numbers (in the present situation) being allowed into stadiums and the consequences should someone test positive within a few days after. Lets say Town are allowed 6,000. 2,000 in Kilner, 2,000 in Riverside, 1,000 behind each goal. If a supporter subsequently test positive does this mean that under current rules all the supporters in that particular section of the ground will need to self isolate for 14 days. The Kilner in particular has only entry on 2 sides so cannot see how it can be split into lower sections than 1,000 entering from each side.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2020 17:53:48 GMT 1
I am struggling to get my head around such large numbers (in the present situation) being allowed into stadiums and the consequences should someone test positive within a few days after. Lets say Town are allowed 6,000. 2,000 in Kilner, 2,000 in Riverside, 1,000 behind each goal. If a supporter subsequently test positive does this mean that under current rules all the supporters in that particular section of the ground will need to self isolate for 14 days. The Kilner in particular has only entry on 2 sides so cannot see how it can be split into lower sections than 1,000 entering from each side. You're outdoors, you're going to be encouraged not to hang around under the stand, food and drink availability will be reduced, and you'll likely be expected to wear a face covering from before going through the turnstile (which will most likely actually be the big open 'exit' gates) through to the point when you take your seat. I should imagine the length of the Kilner will be split into two lanes for going one way or the other. When you do sit down, the names and addresses of the people sitting around you are all known. So if someone does subsequently test, it will be easy to those potentially 'at risk'. If you're not happy with that, which is basically "you're isolated other than the 3 or 4 people within spitting distance of where you're sat, who are all KNOWN people" - then I'd advise you don't buy a season card, and wait until you 'feel safe' (unless you want to pay just for iFollow access). It will be safer and less risky than going to a shopping centre, restaurant or pub - because of that traceability of those you're spending 'uncovered' time with, added to the fact you're outdoors.
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