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Post by rab030 on Feb 13, 2024 13:58:29 GMT 1
I know mate - we gave you a perfectly good language for free and you've basically ruined it
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Post by King Neil on Feb 13, 2024 14:01:41 GMT 1
We would just have lower crowds charging more...better to have more people in the ground paying less...you then have more people to potentially buy food and drinks(if you didn't have to que the whole of halftime to get served)...surely the club would also view it that way?
Plus we need an on field product to charge more...I wouldn't think they will be any more than 50 quid put on them for an early commitment by the fans
And obviously keep the finance option which I've used once myself..you don't really notice it by dd over 10 months
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Post by hoggy1975 on Feb 13, 2024 14:04:38 GMT 1
. we have had it too good on pricing for too long] I’ve heard this line before from within the club, 100% you work for the football club. Oh and just to be clear, the club have had it too good for too long with the loyalty and patience of its fans. You lot are extremely fortunate and lucky to have a fan base that’s backed you as far as they have. The pricing, has been affordable and should remain so. You talk horse shit. I mentioned he worked for the club a while back and got shot down by a few on the transfers thread. It was obvious when he kept peddling the club line about Darren Moore even though any idiot could see the football was awful.
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Post by dugnet on Feb 13, 2024 14:06:53 GMT 1
For all my earlier waffle the question/conversation should be:
"Ok, you want more cash from me, what am I getting in return"?
That should focus the clubs' mind (but past experience tells me to doubt that)
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Post by Teddington Ted on Feb 13, 2024 14:07:25 GMT 1
I’m expecting cheap tickets, partly because Carmichael Dave said on a previous post, ‘oh, you’ll be buying season ticket next year’, implying something is in the pipeline.
Secondly, a hike makes no sense.
17k tickets at an average of £180 is £3m 10k tickets at an average of £350 is £3.5m
Will the additional fans be worth more to the club in atmosphere and concession/replica kit sales over a season? Yes, the additional 7000 season ticket holders would only need to spend £71 on average each, over the year, to make up the shortfall.
There’ll come a point when KN will want to cash out and maximise revenue. Next year, I think he’ll be doing all he can to get us up the league. A bouncing ground will do that more than anything and would be half a million very well spent IMHO.
Put it this way, if we could sign a player on a free who would guarantee a full house every week but wanted paying £10kpw, would we sign him?
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Post by paulmat on Feb 13, 2024 14:07:29 GMT 1
I’ve heard this line before from within the club, 100% you work for the football club. Oh and just to be clear, the club have had it too good for too long with the loyalty and patience of its fans. You lot are extremely fortunate and lucky to have a fan base that’s backed you as far as they have. The pricing, has been affordable and should remain so. You talk horse shit. I mentioned he worked for the club a while back and got shot down by a few on the transfers thread. It was obvious when he kept peddling the club line about Darren Moore even though any idiot could see the football was awful. He 100% doesn't work for the club. They've got justaguy engaging with supporters on here, why would they also have somebody else posting a load of rubbish, mixing pro club sentiment with blatently false information
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Post by Justasmithers on Feb 13, 2024 14:16:22 GMT 1
Wow lots of interesting conversation. I’ll do my best to reply:
1. When the process is OVER, and after all appropriate announcements, we’ll do a diary on the subject. Now of course, it will be vague at times (we won’t say “well Jim Smith just didn’t cut it, and Bob Holzenkirklehoffer interviewed terribly” etc), but more of how the process went and was designed. Also, I have been saving some of these “media reports” that I will read off to KN and disclose the absolute rubbish (your word) when applicable.
But as we’ve tried to do, you’ll get a level of transparency not the norm, but of course we won’t publicly out or embarrass anyone, there’s just no upside.
2. I cannot stress enough that things like season ticket pricing is not my corner of the store. I have ZERO input on that whatsoever, way above my pay grade. But after reading the last few pages, let me pose a question as a radio host rather than the other guy:
Would you rather pay a decent increase (I hesitate to put a number because I don’t want anyone taking that as some sort of thing being thrown around, so I’ll pick what someone said earlier- let’s say 30%) and have a team threatening to promote?
Or
Same prices, and fighting relegation.
Now I think I’ve been here long enough to anticipate SOME answers so let me be clear:
- yes you could have both lower prices and be extremely competitive, but in the scenario I’m offering you have to pick one or the other
- yes I’m aware that one person’s answer and another’s will be highly based on individual finances, I’m looking for a broad feedback and not ground level
I’m asking because we’ve had similar conversations over here with our local team, I’m curious as to if it’s any different/the same over here.
And again, please trust me to not read anything into anything I’m saying other than that I’m curious. I’ve never lied to you and I never will, so please take at face value.
Soon all the guessing will be over and we can focus on beating the hell out of all these teams coming up as we get healthier.
Pip Pip Cheerio
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Post by htafcokay on Feb 13, 2024 14:19:46 GMT 1
Wow lots of interesting conversation. I’ll do my best to reply: 1. When the process is OVER, and after all appropriate announcements, we’ll do a diary on the subject. Now of course, it will be vague at times (we won’t say “well Jim Smith just didn’t cut it, and Bob Holzenkirklehoffer interviewed terribly” etc, but more of how the process went and was designed. Also, I have been saving some of these “media reports” that I will read off to KN and disclose the absolute rubbish (your word) when applicable. But as we’ve tried to do, you’ll get a level of transparency not the norm, but of course we won’t publicly out or embarrass anyone, there’s just no upside. 2. I cannot stress enough that things like season ticket pricing is not my corner of the store. I have ZERO input on that whatsoever, way above my pay grade. But after reading the last few pages, let me pose a question as a radio host rather than the other guy: Would you rather pay a decent increase (I hesitate to put a number because I don’t want anyone taking that as some sort of thing being thrown around, so I’ll pick what someone said earlier- let’s say 30%) and have a team threatening to promote? Or Same prices, and fighting relegation. Now I think I’ve been here long enough to anticipate SOME answers so let me be clear: - yes you could have both lower prices and be extremely competitive, but in the scenario I’m offering you have to pick one or the other - yes I’m aware that one person’s answer and another’s will be highly based on individual finances, I’m looking for a broad feedback and not ground level I’m asking because we’ve had similar conversations over here with our local team, I’m curious as to if it’s any different/the same over here. And again, please trust me to not read anything into anything I’m saying other than that I’m curious. I’ve never lied to you and I never will, so please take at face value. Soon all the guessing will be over and we can focus on beating the hell out of all these teams coming up as we get healthier. Pip Pip Cheerio I'll happily pay a bit more if the increase is reflected ON THE PITCH. I certainly won't be happy to pay more if we're in a lower division. What I will say is that if your pal puts the prices up too much, he'll lose supporters. It's happened in the past and it will happen again.
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Post by htafcokay on Feb 13, 2024 14:21:27 GMT 1
As Dave is in the ear of Kevin and is participating on this thread, rather than speculate on the manager situation which is already in hand. Maybe we can use it to raise another point to feed back to Kevin (which we can also tie into the manager topic). Next season's Season ticket prices. Sheff Wed and Boro have just released theirs and the prices are an absolute joke! We have benefitted from excellent value and cheap season tickets for a few years now. We should be and are grateful for this. I think I speak for most fans when I say we expect/realise they will rise in price for next year. But this has to be done with great care from the club. I understand if we want to compete higher up the league then we need to increase our revenue and without the stadium ownership, these are a big part of what we can bring in. I know I'm also stating the obvious when I say you will sell a lot more at say £350 than you will at £500 (and you guys will be aware of this), but remember when you came over and you were impressed by the atmosphere. Well in the premier league the atmosphere was twice as good. This was from more fans in the ground due to the feel good factor and the excellent priced and value season tickets. Need to consider the non financial impact it can have too. Ok so how can we tie this into the manager topic. Well the manager before the promotion was called Chris Powell and he was very negative and boring to watch. Constantly playing up the fact we had no budget and were a small club. This attitude is appalling and pissed a lot of fans off and the club has continued that mantra to an extent. This drove fans away and many didnt renew until Wagner came in and got the good feeling and 'no limits' mantra going. although that didn't last long. In the 2nd year again, we were constantly told we're lucky to compete again etc. So when choosing the new manager please, please take this onboard. Make the prices affordable and get everybody behind us. Look at the Southampton game. We went at them and nearly beat a premier league team in waiting. We can compete and should be striving to compete not just turn up and think ourselves lucky to be there! Sorry, rant over. Ticket price hikes have been mentioned to Kevin directly at the two previous fan meetings. The last one, I attended and made the point myself vociferously that price increases especially in this current financial climate and the fact that the product hasn’t improved would be a bad move. Based on everything I saw and heard at the fan meetings, I’ll be staggered if there isn’t a price increase. I’d bet that it’ll be £350+ with categories also complicating matters. One fan mentioned that he was quite happy to pay a lot more if it meant better players coming in. Whilst that may be the case, it needs mentioning that what’s affordable for you isn’t necessarily affordable for the majority. Also, myself included in this, the club must not assume that all Town fans live in Huddersfield. You’ll be surprised how many travel from afar to home games. Work opportunities aren’t as great in Huddersfield as other places so quite often a lot of us live far away. Affordable simplistic pricing is the best way to go about it however I have a feeling that this board don’t see it the same. When you buy a season ticket, you aren’t just investing with your money, you’re investing your time into the club too. Just because some clubs like Boro have ramped their prices up, doesn’t mean we should or like Kevin Nagle explained to me that Rochdale charge more than we do…. What other clubs do is their business. All I care about is what Town do. Make it affordable for as many as possible, don’t price working class fans, families and community out. I feel that you're pissing in the wind. But 👏 👏 👏
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Post by mosher on Feb 13, 2024 14:21:43 GMT 1
I know mate - we gave you a perfectly good language for free and you've basically ruined it Usually it's reducing the word because they're too thick/lazy/uneducated ** to put a "u" in color and aluminium is FAR too long a word for them. In this case they've ADDED a letter, bloody weirdos. ** Please note I am joking here
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Post by DuffMan on Feb 13, 2024 14:22:23 GMT 1
Wow lots of interesting conversation. I’ll do my best to reply: 1. When the process is OVER, and after all appropriate announcements, we’ll do a diary on the subject. Now of course, it will be vague at times (we won’t say “well Jim Smith just didn’t cut it, and Bob Holzenkirklehoffer interviewed terribly” etc), but more of how the process went and was designed. Also, I have been saving some of these “media reports” that I will read off to KN and disclose the absolute rubbish (your word) when applicable. But as we’ve tried to do, you’ll get a level of transparency not the norm, but of course we won’t publicly out or embarrass anyone, there’s just no upside. 2. I cannot stress enough that things like season ticket pricing is not my corner of the store. I have ZERO input on that whatsoever, way above my pay grade. But after reading the last few pages, let me pose a question as a radio host rather than the other guy: Would you rather pay a decent increase (I hesitate to put a number because I don’t want anyone taking that as some sort of thing being thrown around, so I’ll pick what someone said earlier- let’s say 30%) and have a team threatening to promote? Or Same prices, and fighting relegation. Now I think I’ve been here long enough to anticipate SOME answers so let me be clear: - yes you could have both lower prices and be extremely competitive, but in the scenario I’m offering you have to pick one or the other - yes I’m aware that one person’s answer and another’s will be highly based on individual finances, I’m looking for a broad feedback and not ground level I’m asking because we’ve had similar conversations over here with our local team, I’m curious as to if it’s any different/the same over here. And again, please trust me to not read anything into anything I’m saying other than that I’m curious. I’ve never lied to you and I never will, so please take at face value. Soon all the guessing will be over and we can focus on beating the hell out of all these teams coming up as we get healthier. Pip Pip Cheerio I imagine I'll get a load of abuse for this from certain posters but most people in my friendship group would prefer an increase in prices if it meant more investment in the team, we have discussed this previously and I think most understand that it is required for us to compete financially.
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Post by htafcokay on Feb 13, 2024 14:25:25 GMT 1
Much as castlehill appears to be a bullshitter, this is a good idea, despite your personal misgivings. Plenty of people WOULD like those kind of offers; I used to use nearly all the vouchers we used to get in with our ST, spending on other stuff alongside the vouchered stuff. It was usually only the eggchasing Dwarves-associated stuff that didn't get used. It's the same premise as supermarkets using loss-leaders. People will buy the cheaper/on-offer product, but will also buy other stuff on top of that. It's an enticement and one Town USED to use pretty well IMO I think that'd be me done. I can't really afford much of an increase, certainly not the rises Billy Bullshitter is talking about and the offers are no use to me. I might get the odd bit from the shop but I don't eat or drink there, you couldn't pay me to watch Fartown and my kids have grown up. I've had a ST since I left school in 86 but I'd rather watch gigs than football these days. Last year, under Colin, reignited the flame but Big Dave pissed on that from a great height. Your final paragraph is exactly how I feel about the whole thing. I'm a lot younger than you, but I've had a similar disconnect from it apart from the brief period of Warnock's reign, which felt like a throwback to the good old days. I've missed home games this season to attend gigs and that's something I'd have never done a few years ago. It's been a depressing few years and if the prices get hiked too much, then I think I'll be attending a lot more gigs on a Saturday.
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Post by mosher on Feb 13, 2024 14:26:43 GMT 1
Wow lots of interesting conversation. I’ll do my best to reply: 1. When the process is OVER, and after all appropriate announcements, we’ll do a diary on the subject. Now of course, it will be vague at times (we won’t say “well Jim Smith just didn’t cut it, and Bob Holzenkirklehoffer interviewed terribly” etc), but more of how the process went and was designed. Also, I have been saving some of these “media reports” that I will read off to KN and disclose the absolute rubbish (your word) when applicable. But as we’ve tried to do, you’ll get a level of transparency not the norm, but of course we won’t publicly out or embarrass anyone, there’s just no upside. 2. I cannot stress enough that things like season ticket pricing is not my corner of the store. I have ZERO input on that whatsoever, way above my pay grade. But after reading the last few pages, let me pose a question as a radio host rather than the other guy: Would you rather pay a decent increase (I hesitate to put a number because I don’t want anyone taking that as some sort of thing being thrown around, so I’ll pick what someone said earlier- let’s say 30%) and have a team threatening to promote? Or Same prices, and fighting relegation. Now I think I’ve been here long enough to anticipate SOME answers so let me be clear: - yes you could have both lower prices and be extremely competitive, but in the scenario I’m offering you have to pick one or the other - yes I’m aware that one person’s answer and another’s will be highly based on individual finances, I’m looking for a broad feedback and not ground level I’m asking because we’ve had similar conversations over here with our local team, I’m curious as to if it’s any different/the same over here. And again, please trust me to not read anything into anything I’m saying other than that I’m curious. I’ve never lied to you and I never will, so please take at face value. Soon all the guessing will be over and we can focus on beating the hell out of all these teams coming up as we get healthier. Pip Pip Cheerio I love how you sometimes end with this. However, if you want to mix with us you're better ending with "Si thi". Pip Pip Cheerio sounds far too Southern shandy drinker On a serious note I'd just like to say thanks for all your input; whether we agree with what you post or not, it's nice to have a more-than-tenuous link to the owner.
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Post by htfcterry on Feb 13, 2024 14:28:31 GMT 1
Wow lots of interesting conversation. I’ll do my best to reply: 1. When the process is OVER, and after all appropriate announcements, we’ll do a diary on the subject. Now of course, it will be vague at times (we won’t say “well Jim Smith just didn’t cut it, and Bob Holzenkirklehoffer interviewed terribly” etc), but more of how the process went and was designed. Also, I have been saving some of these “media reports” that I will read off to KN and disclose the absolute rubbish (your word) when applicable. But as we’ve tried to do, you’ll get a level of transparency not the norm, but of course we won’t publicly out or embarrass anyone, there’s just no upside. 2. I cannot stress enough that things like season ticket pricing is not my corner of the store. I have ZERO input on that whatsoever, way above my pay grade. But after reading the last few pages, let me pose a question as a radio host rather than the other guy: Would you rather pay a decent increase (I hesitate to put a number because I don’t want anyone taking that as some sort of thing being thrown around, so I’ll pick what someone said earlier- let’s say 30%) and have a team threatening to promote? Or Same prices, and fighting relegation. Now I think I’ve been here long enough to anticipate SOME answers so let me be clear: - yes you could have both lower prices and be extremely competitive, but in the scenario I’m offering you have to pick one or the other - yes I’m aware that one person’s answer and another’s will be highly based on individual finances, I’m looking for a broad feedback and not ground level I’m asking because we’ve had similar conversations over here with our local team, I’m curious as to if it’s any different/the same over here. And again, please trust me to not read anything into anything I’m saying other than that I’m curious. I’ve never lied to you and I never will, so please take at face value. Soon all the guessing will be over and we can focus on beating the hell out of all these teams coming up as we get healthier. Pip Pip Cheerio I'd rather we paid lower and filled the stadium than paid higher and half fill the stadium.. Would you rather sell 21k season cards or sell 11k season cards for the sake of a petty 30% increase? To get supporters buying into what you're trying to do you'll need them in the door from the start. I'll be buying one whatever the price is, doesn't matter to me but I know alot of others who won't if theres an increase after what has been served up the past few seasons.
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Post by htafcokay on Feb 13, 2024 14:30:12 GMT 1
. we have had it too good on pricing for too long] I’ve heard this line before from within the club, 100% you work for the football club. Oh and just to be clear, the club have had it too good for too long with the loyalty and patience of its fans. You lot are extremely fortunate and lucky to have a fan base that’s backed you as far as they have. The pricing, has been affordable and should remain so. You talk horse shit. Wouldn't have happened at other clubs. Our fans are the most passive in the Football League and basically accept any old shit. We've employed three of our worst ever managers in the past five years and none of them got any stick whatsoever. There was one "protest" with the banner last season. Other clubs' supporters would have been going berserk years ago, whereas our fans just shrug their shoulders and say "let's enjoy the ride".
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Post by Yuta be a terrier on Feb 13, 2024 14:30:15 GMT 1
The quality of the managerial appointment will dictate everything.
The hierarchy aren't just selling the vision to a new manager they are selling it to 16k season ticket holders as well.
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Post by rab030 on Feb 13, 2024 14:30:44 GMT 1
Wow lots of interesting conversation. I’ll do my best to reply: 1. When the process is OVER, and after all appropriate announcements, we’ll do a diary on the subject. Now of course, it will be vague at times (we won’t say “well Jim Smith just didn’t cut it, and Bob Holzenkirklehoffer interviewed terribly” etc), but more of how the process went and was designed. Also, I have been saving some of these “media reports” that I will read off to KN and disclose the absolute rubbish (your word) when applicable. But as we’ve tried to do, you’ll get a level of transparency not the norm, but of course we won’t publicly out or embarrass anyone, there’s just no upside. 2. I cannot stress enough that things like season ticket pricing is not my corner of the store. I have ZERO input on that whatsoever, way above my pay grade. But after reading the last few pages, let me pose a question as a radio host rather than the other guy: Would you rather pay a decent increase (I hesitate to put a number because I don’t want anyone taking that as some sort of thing being thrown around, so I’ll pick what someone said earlier- let’s say 30%) and have a team threatening to promote? Or Same prices, and fighting relegation. Now I think I’ve been here long enough to anticipate SOME answers so let me be clear: - yes you could have both lower prices and be extremely competitive, but in the scenario I’m offering you have to pick one or the other - yes I’m aware that one person’s answer and another’s will be highly based on individual finances, I’m looking for a broad feedback and not ground level I’m asking because we’ve had similar conversations over here with our local team, I’m curious as to if it’s any different/the same over here. And again, please trust me to not read anything into anything I’m saying other than that I’m curious. I’ve never lied to you and I never will, so please take at face value. Soon all the guessing will be over and we can focus on beating the hell out of all these teams coming up as we get healthier. Pip Pip Cheerio I imagine I'll get a load of abuse for this from certain posters but most people in my friendship group would prefer an increase in prices if it meant more investment in the team, we have discussed this previously and I think most understand that it is required for us to compete financially. if you appoint Bob Holzenkirklehoffer as manager I'm going to buy TWO season tickets at whatever price you want
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Post by htfcterry on Feb 13, 2024 14:31:37 GMT 1
I’ve heard this line before from within the club, 100% you work for the football club. Oh and just to be clear, the club have had it too good for too long with the loyalty and patience of its fans. You lot are extremely fortunate and lucky to have a fan base that’s backed you as far as they have. The pricing, has been affordable and should remain so. You talk horse shit. Wouldn't have happened at other clubs. Our fans are the most passive in the Football League and basically accept any old shit. We've employed three of our worst ever managers in the past five years and none of them got any stick whatsoever. There was one "protest" with the banner last season. Other clubs' supporters would have been going berserk years ago, whereas our fans just shrug their shoulders and say "let's enjoy the ride". I've just been watching Sunderland till I die. Some parts mirror us, they really didn't put up with it.
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Post by dugnet on Feb 13, 2024 14:32:27 GMT 1
Wow lots of interesting conversation. I’ll do my best to reply: 1. When the process is OVER, and after all appropriate announcements, we’ll do a diary on the subject. Now of course, it will be vague at times (we won’t say “well Jim Smith just didn’t cut it, and Bob Holzenkirklehoffer interviewed terribly” etc), but more of how the process went and was designed. Also, I have been saving some of these “media reports” that I will read off to KN and disclose the absolute rubbish (your word) when applicable. But as we’ve tried to do, you’ll get a level of transparency not the norm, but of course we won’t publicly out or embarrass anyone, there’s just no upside. 2. I cannot stress enough that things like season ticket pricing is not my corner of the store. I have ZERO input on that whatsoever, way above my pay grade. But after reading the last few pages, let me pose a question as a radio host rather than the other guy: Would you rather pay a decent increase (I hesitate to put a number because I don’t want anyone taking that as some sort of thing being thrown around, so I’ll pick what someone said earlier- let’s say 30%) and have a team threatening to promote? Or Same prices, and fighting relegation. Now I think I’ve been here long enough to anticipate SOME answers so let me be clear: - yes you could have both lower prices and be extremely competitive, but in the scenario I’m offering you have to pick one or the other - yes I’m aware that one person’s answer and another’s will be highly based on individual finances, I’m looking for a broad feedback and not ground level I’m asking because we’ve had similar conversations over here with our local team, I’m curious as to if it’s any different/the same over here. And again, please trust me to not read anything into anything I’m saying other than that I’m curious. I’ve never lied to you and I never will, so please take at face value. Soon all the guessing will be over and we can focus on beating the hell out of all these teams coming up as we get healthier. Pip Pip Cheerio For me I want to understand the vision, the outcome and the plan to get there. I genuinely don't think that has been expressly outlined. That would allow me to determine if I thought a price increase was of value.
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Post by htafcokay on Feb 13, 2024 14:33:21 GMT 1
Wouldn't have happened at other clubs. Our fans are the most passive in the Football League and basically accept any old shit. We've employed three of our worst ever managers in the past five years and none of them got any stick whatsoever. There was one "protest" with the banner last season. Other clubs' supporters would have been going berserk years ago, whereas our fans just shrug their shoulders and say "let's enjoy the ride". I've just been watching Sunderland till I die. Some parts mirror us, they really didn't put up with it. They didn't. We did though and still continue to do so. This season has been a complete shitshow yet no-one seems bothered anymore. Maybe apathy has well and truly set in.
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Post by Big Ern on Feb 13, 2024 14:33:24 GMT 1
It's a double edged sword. If we want to be more competitive then we need to attract better players, to attract better players we need to pay bigger wages, to pay bigger wages we need to raise revenue, to raise revenue we need to increase our prices.
In my opinion we have had it far too good for far too long. A price increase should be realistic if not modest, but it should happen. That way if we are subsequently shite we really will be able to complain.
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Post by paulmat on Feb 13, 2024 14:35:11 GMT 1
Wow lots of interesting conversation. I’ll do my best to reply: 1. When the process is OVER, and after all appropriate announcements, we’ll do a diary on the subject. Now of course, it will be vague at times (we won’t say “well Jim Smith just didn’t cut it, and Bob Holzenkirklehoffer interviewed terribly” etc), but more of how the process went and was designed. Also, I have been saving some of these “media reports” that I will read off to KN and disclose the absolute rubbish (your word) when applicable. But as we’ve tried to do, you’ll get a level of transparency not the norm, but of course we won’t publicly out or embarrass anyone, there’s just no upside. 2. I cannot stress enough that things like season ticket pricing is not my corner of the store. I have ZERO input on that whatsoever, way above my pay grade. But after reading the last few pages, let me pose a question as a radio host rather than the other guy: Would you rather pay a decent increase (I hesitate to put a number because I don’t want anyone taking that as some sort of thing being thrown around, so I’ll pick what someone said earlier- let’s say 30%) and have a team threatening to promote? Or Same prices, and fighting relegation. Now I think I’ve been here long enough to anticipate SOME answers so let me be clear: - yes you could have both lower prices and be extremely competitive, but in the scenario I’m offering you have to pick one or the other - yes I’m aware that one person’s answer and another’s will be highly based on individual finances, I’m looking for a broad feedback and not ground level I’m asking because we’ve had similar conversations over here with our local team, I’m curious as to if it’s any different/the same over here. And again, please trust me to not read anything into anything I’m saying other than that I’m curious. I’ve never lied to you and I never will, so please take at face value. Soon all the guessing will be over and we can focus on beating the hell out of all these teams coming up as we get healthier. Pip Pip Cheerio Really hoping Bob Holzenkirklehoffer appears in the betting odds at 16-1 in the next 24 hours
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Post by King Neil on Feb 13, 2024 14:36:13 GMT 1
I would prefer the option to stay as we are and still challenge fro promotion!!
We have already been successful once at this and nearly again if it wasn't for a corrupt referee in a playoff final
So yeah we'll have both please
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Post by Dan on Feb 13, 2024 14:39:16 GMT 1
Wow lots of interesting conversation. I’ll do my best to reply: 1. When the process is OVER, and after all appropriate announcements, we’ll do a diary on the subject. Now of course, it will be vague at times (we won’t say “well Jim Smith just didn’t cut it, and Bob Holzenkirklehoffer interviewed terribly” etc), but more of how the process went and was designed. Also, I have been saving some of these “media reports” that I will read off to KN and disclose the absolute rubbish (your word) when applicable. But as we’ve tried to do, you’ll get a level of transparency not the norm, but of course we won’t publicly out or embarrass anyone, there’s just no upside. 2. I cannot stress enough that things like season ticket pricing is not my corner of the store. I have ZERO input on that whatsoever, way above my pay grade. But after reading the last few pages, let me pose a question as a radio host rather than the other guy: Would you rather pay a decent increase (I hesitate to put a number because I don’t want anyone taking that as some sort of thing being thrown around, so I’ll pick what someone said earlier- let’s say 30%) and have a team threatening to promote? Or Same prices, and fighting relegation. Now I think I’ve been here long enough to anticipate SOME answers so let me be clear: - yes you could have both lower prices and be extremely competitive, but in the scenario I’m offering you have to pick one or the other - yes I’m aware that one person’s answer and another’s will be highly based on individual finances, I’m looking for a broad feedback and not ground level I’m asking because we’ve had similar conversations over here with our local team, I’m curious as to if it’s any different/the same over here. And again, please trust me to not read anything into anything I’m saying other than that I’m curious. I’ve never lied to you and I never will, so please take at face value. Soon all the guessing will be over and we can focus on beating the hell out of all these teams coming up as we get healthier. Pip Pip Cheerio Really hoping Bob Holzenkirklehoffer appears in the betting odds at 16-1 in the next 24 hours Nixons just tweeted confirming he's in the frame
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Post by Porrohman on Feb 13, 2024 14:39:18 GMT 1
I imagine I'll get a load of abuse for this from certain posters but most people in my friendship group would prefer an increase in prices if it meant more investment in the team, we have discussed this previously and I think most understand that it is required for us to compete financially. if you appoint Bob Holzenkirklehoffer as manager I'm going to buy TWO season tickets at whatever price you want Getting Jim Smith would be a coup, he died in 2019 😁
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Post by Justasmithers on Feb 13, 2024 14:39:50 GMT 1
I would prefer the option to stay as we are and still challenge fro promotion!! We have already been successful once at this and nearly again if it wasn't for a corrupt referee in a playoff final So yeah we'll have both please Haha literally said in this scenario pick one or the other and I still got rejected 😂😂😂
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Post by royrace on Feb 13, 2024 14:41:04 GMT 1
I think that'd be me done. I can't really afford much of an increase, certainly not the rises Billy Bullshitter is talking about and the offers are no use to me. I might get the odd bit from the shop but I don't eat or drink there, you couldn't pay me to watch Fartown and my kids have grown up. I've had a ST since I left school in 86 but I'd rather watch gigs than football these days. Last year, under Colin, reignited the flame but Big Dave pissed on that from a great height. Your final paragraph is exactly how I feel about the whole thing. I'm a lot younger than you, but I've had a similar disconnect from it apart from the brief period of Warnock's reign, which felt like a throwback to the good old days. I've missed home games this season to attend gigs and that's something I'd have never done a few years ago. It's been a depressing few years and if the prices get hiked too much, then I think I'll be attending a lot more gigs on a Saturday. Interesting that you both don't mind paying the exorbitant ticket prices for gigs but object to a rise in the season ticket prices. I guess it depends who you're watching but the prices seem utterly ridiculous these days. I suspect you could very easily spend the whole of the price of a season ticket in one night if you went with the other half. I think a sensible rise is fair enough IF we're still in this league and IF we continue to invest in the playing squad and coaching team. I'm with you on the waning interest though, this season under Moore with the daft decisions being made was enough to put me off attending and getting a ticket next year.
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Post by bigfatmonkey on Feb 13, 2024 14:41:32 GMT 1
Wow lots of interesting conversation. I’ll do my best to reply: 1. When the process is OVER, and after all appropriate announcements, we’ll do a diary on the subject. Now of course, it will be vague at times (we won’t say “well Jim Smith just didn’t cut it, and Bob Holzenkirklehoffer interviewed terribly” etc), but more of how the process went and was designed. Also, I have been saving some of these “media reports” that I will read off to KN and disclose the absolute rubbish (your word) when applicable. But as we’ve tried to do, you’ll get a level of transparency not the norm, but of course we won’t publicly out or embarrass anyone, there’s just no upside. 2. I cannot stress enough that things like season ticket pricing is not my corner of the store. I have ZERO input on that whatsoever, way above my pay grade. But after reading the last few pages, let me pose a question as a radio host rather than the other guy: Would you rather pay a decent increase (I hesitate to put a number because I don’t want anyone taking that as some sort of thing being thrown around, so I’ll pick what someone said earlier- let’s say 30%) and have a team threatening to promote? Or Same prices, and fighting relegation. Now I think I’ve been here long enough to anticipate SOME answers so let me be clear: - yes you could have both lower prices and be extremely competitive, but in the scenario I’m offering you have to pick one or the other - yes I’m aware that one person’s answer and another’s will be highly based on individual finances, I’m looking for a broad feedback and not ground level I’m asking because we’ve had similar conversations over here with our local team, I’m curious as to if it’s any different/the same over here. And again, please trust me to not read anything into anything I’m saying other than that I’m curious. I’ve never lied to you and I never will, so please take at face value. Soon all the guessing will be over and we can focus on beating the hell out of all these teams coming up as we get healthier. Pip Pip Cheerio Really hoping Bob Holzenkirklehoffer appears in the betting odds at 16-1 in the next 24 hours I'm impressed they were able to interview Jim Smith when he's been dead four years
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Post by runner76 on Feb 13, 2024 14:41:39 GMT 1
Wow lots of interesting conversation. I’ll do my best to reply: 1. When the process is OVER, and after all appropriate announcements, we’ll do a diary on the subject. Now of course, it will be vague at times (we won’t say “well Jim Smith just didn’t cut it, and Bob Holzenkirklehoffer interviewed terribly” etc), but more of how the process went and was designed. Also, I have been saving some of these “media reports” that I will read off to KN and disclose the absolute rubbish (your word) when applicable. But as we’ve tried to do, you’ll get a level of transparency not the norm, but of course we won’t publicly out or embarrass anyone, there’s just no upside. 2. I cannot stress enough that things like season ticket pricing is not my corner of the store. I have ZERO input on that whatsoever, way above my pay grade. But after reading the last few pages, let me pose a question as a radio host rather than the other guy: Would you rather pay a decent increase (I hesitate to put a number because I don’t want anyone taking that as some sort of thing being thrown around, so I’ll pick what someone said earlier- let’s say 30%) and have a team threatening to promote? Or Same prices, and fighting relegation. Now I think I’ve been here long enough to anticipate SOME answers so let me be clear: - yes you could have both lower prices and be extremely competitive, but in the scenario I’m offering you have to pick one or the other - yes I’m aware that one person’s answer and another’s will be highly based on individual finances, I’m looking for a broad feedback and not ground level I’m asking because we’ve had similar conversations over here with our local team, I’m curious as to if it’s any different/the same over here. And again, please trust me to not read anything into anything I’m saying other than that I’m curious. I’ve never lied to you and I never will, so please take at face value. Soon all the guessing will be over and we can focus on beating the hell out of all these teams coming up as we get healthier. Pip Pip Cheerio What I would like, as someone who can’t get to home games due to location, is a way to legitimately pay to stream home games with a good cut of that money going to the club. I’m guessing that’s not in the hands of the club but be great to get that in the future…..
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Post by paulmat on Feb 13, 2024 14:41:48 GMT 1
if you appoint Bob Holzenkirklehoffer as manager I'm going to buy TWO season tickets at whatever price you want Getting Jim Smith would be a coup, he died in 2019 😁 Every previous Huddersfield Town manager has still been alive at the time of appointment. About time we tried something new and innovative
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