Well just as a footnote to my earlier post....
I was talking to a few folk at work today, supporters of Burnley & Blackburn; and when telling them of next years plans regarding walk on prices, it only went to confirm what I feared.
They were pretty much in agreement, that this policy will probably stop them going watching Stanley when their own clubs don't have a game.
They find it crazy that a club in our position ( i.e. attendances) is trying to implement this scheme and they cited the inconvenience of having to buy tickets in advance as
THE reason why they'll probably stop going; added to the fact that
IF they decided to go on the day of a game, they pretty much agreed that £17 to sit or £15 to stand to watch a Stanley game are prices they wouldn't pay. I couldn't post some of their statements of amazement for fear of breaking the foul language rules, but I pretty much guess that you can get the picture
This may of course not be a true reflection mirrored by other fans of these clubs, but
IF it is true, then it's worrying to say the least.
IF that opinion is shared by other neutrals who might be considering watching Stanley, then as stated in my earlier post, I fear this is a
massive own goal.
My own personal opinion, but I think the club offering a £2 reduction if paying in advance ( i.e. £13 to sit or £11 to stand ) would have had a more positive effect. But I suppose the club would state it has to absorb the additional cost of this ticketing facility and that is reflected in the increased walk on prices.
For a club that probably only needs a ticket policy for a couple of games a season, to alienate potential walk on fans in this manner is, as stated by outsiders looking in ( i.e. the other fans & potential walk ons) crazy!!!.
How does this increase attendaces or for that matter revenue ?????
