Ticket discounts.
 

Ok, this is probably really cheeky to ask as a new fan, but are there discounted tickets?

I've checked the offical site and could find no details, except for family and season tickets and the like.

Those of you who may have met me might think I have a real cheek asking, but having Parkinson's Disease and being told I'll never work again, as well as now being registered disabled, means money is tight. The cost of a ticket is an eighth of my weekly income.

I'm really enjoying coming to suport the reds and this won't stop me, but I'd be a bit daft not to ask. I went to the Octagon theatre in Bolton with two Accy Web members, they asked and I got a slightly cheaper ticket.

Anyway, not moaning and will carry on coming regardless of the answer.:)

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theres a concession ticket, but think this may only apply to OAP's and youth (over 12's). Its worth giving the club a call to find out

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See Big G you can get discount, just remember to take your bus pass along to confirm ur age :p

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So your ambulant disabled... theres a lot of us about :)

www.awads.co.uk

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:) Yeah, I can't sign my name anymore 'cause my hand shakes too much, but l can still amble onto a the table in the Stag and act daft.;)

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I can't answer for this club, but most clubs offer a discount for ambulant or wheelchair disabled on production of badge or letter. Sorry i can't help other that that, suggest you bring proof.

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Theres no such thing as a registery for the disabled anymore.. got done away with years ago...the term registered disabled is now defunk

www.awads.co.uk

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I feel a prat now for starting this thread, as I know the club needs every penny it can get.

On a slightly differrent note, according to this weeks Observer, the club needs every supporter to attend matches after a disappointing first home game. Perhaps more widely advertised tickets with discounts would increase the gate. My income, through no fault of my own, is the same as a single pensioner.

Like I said it won't stop me coming, it'll just mean l have to be a bit more careful for the next 25 years until I'm eligble for the O.A.P.'s discount.;)

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I think they should advertise matches more and perhaps drop the price a little. £10 doesn't sound a lot, but to most people on a fixed income thats quite a chunk out of your weekly spends.

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I dont see whats wrong with asking... being disabled and unable to work.. a forced low income.. not your fault.... Ask the club..... ya might not get anywhere but ya cant get shot for asking as they say :)

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True Kip, I get Disability Living Allowance, and had to retake my driving test and am now classed as a disabled driver.

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I do have a bee in my bonnet re there inability to advertise events properly... But I cant see how they can advertise a match more.... Saturday afternoon... football... everyone knows that... Its in the local papers.. signs do go up around town and theres posters ready to download from the website for every game...

As for the price.. I would say fair and reflects well on the conference.... esp the concession prices :)

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I am not a disabled driver in the sense that I had to take a special test (ouch!) But I do have to renew my licence at alarming ragularity :(

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Prices might be fair to some people, but when u are living off £60-70 a week, they are steep.

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Everything is relative if you look at it sensibly. £12 for the Conference is in line with virtually every other club in the league. I understand what you are saying, but that's life I'm afraid.

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Well I think the Accy web people could come up with an answer my suggestion is we sponsor Rory Pendergast opps.

We could all put in a tenner and get Gary a season ticket the, club gets the money Accy gets another supporter, only don't raffle his shirt off at the end of the season.:) good or bad idea?

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As I've mentioned in another thread kipax, went to print the poster for work and it states £10 entrance, although I'm a season ticket holder so don't go through main turnstiles I'm sure it's £12 as mentioned by TM... just thought I'd mention it

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Yeagh... It only needed pointing out once really thanks :)

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here at stanley we follow guidelines from the nationwide conference:

disabled supporters are charged exactly the same as everyone else who enters the ground, however if they require a carer or assistant with them in order to watch the game then the helper is admitted free.

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OMG Baz, that is really nice of you but no way mate, but thanks for the thought.

Like I said I will still keep coming regardless. I've read in other threads how the club had free kid places, and you were over run with kids who weren't necessarily interested in watching the footy. I just thought when we were so desperate for a vocal and strong home gate, perhaps there was a similar scheme for those on a low income, as well as the pensiner's discount.

I only asked because Sparkologist and Lettie asked when we went to the theatre and I was eligble for a discounted ticket there, so I checked the offical site and couldn't find any relevant onfo, hence my question here.

I did ask Sparkie about a season ticket, but she talked me out of it for the reason that I wouldn't save money if I was unwell and missed a couple of matches.

It was a really nice thought Baz, but I'm in a lot better position than some, plus I would have felt a right teacake having a pint after the match in the bar!!!

Will cut my cloth accordingly and keep supporting the Reds.:)

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Non ambulant disabled users get a bit of a raw deal on matchdays... They miss a big chunk of the game at the start of each half while people walk past them...its when the teams decide which end they are kicking to. litrally hundreds of people walking past.. can take 5 mins and the disabled cant see the match... able bodied can stand and move....Also the substitutes warm up in front of disabled supporters blocking there view of the game.

the main problem was solved when refs did the toss up before the game and it was announced on tannoy.. that was great for all concerned and ground breaking by the club.,. unfortunatly it didnt last and refs dont like doing it:(