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redmark 01-06-2014 20:27

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Thanks. :) Asked for seats in main stand, probably go for Clayton end next time.

sherry 01-06-2014 20:47

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Originally Posted by DAV007 (Post 1107510)
What is the price increase for buyng in June instead of May?

Do your own research Dav - it's on the fishy site. :rolleyes:

lancsdave 01-06-2014 21:16

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Originally Posted by sherry (Post 1107514)
Do your own research Dav - it's on the fishy site. :rolleyes:


Let's make it easy and he can fill in the application form as well :)

http://accringtonstanley.co.uk/newsi...rm-2014-15.pdf

VALAIRIAN 02-06-2014 16:40

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Originally Posted by lancsdave (Post 1107521)
Let's make it easy and he can fill in the application form as well :)

http://accringtonstanley.co.uk/newsi...rm-2014-15.pdf

Thanks LD :)

VALAIRIAN 02-06-2014 16:41

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At the request of our Chairman, to reflect the positive take up so far :)


May Earlybird Deadline Extended - Accrington Stanley FC

:) :) :)

VALAIRIAN 02-06-2014 16:43

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DAV007 (Post 1107510)
What is the price increase for buyng in June instead of May?

£25 A time, get signed up mate :)

:) :) :)

JIMSLAD 02-06-2014 18:49

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Any numbers on how many sold so far

VALAIRIAN 02-06-2014 19:36

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Over 450 :)

VALAIRIAN 08-06-2014 13:08

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April and May Early birds have seen us sell over 470 season tickets :) This does include the Life members also.

We have quite a few new members this season and also quite a few children's tickets - this is very important to a Club like Stanley, building for the future :)

Hope we can get the 500 barrier very soon :)


:) :) :)

Chubbyman 08-06-2014 15:54

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lancsdave (Post 1107521)
Let's make it easy and he can fill in the application form as well :)

http://accringtonstanley.co.uk/newsi...rm-2014-15.pdf

He can't,Ianray hasn't given him permission yet !!!!

VALAIRIAN 15-06-2014 15:25

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This year as something a little different, we are going to be giving away some prizes to season ticket holders :)

This will be done by way of a raffle and will be drawn at the season ticket pick up event on 7th August :arty:

There will be one prize for every 100 season tickets. Some of these prizes are absolute one offs – collectors items :eek: :)

So to kick it off, the first prize will be a signed Stanley football. I will be updating this thread over the coming weeks with more prizes.

As stated, these are exclusive to season ticket holders :)

:) :) :)

VALAIRIAN 21-06-2014 08:24

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Next up for grabs is a pair of tickets to Hospitality :) The lucky name drawn out of the hat will have the opportunity to choose from a number of games and enjoy a meal as well as the football down at the Storefirst :)

:) :) :)

VALAIRIAN 07-07-2014 18:07

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Less than 5 weeks to kick off folks, still plenty of time to get your season tickets. Still the best value way of watching Stanley :)

bdc 09-07-2014 12:40

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What's the thought process by increasing Flexi ticket prices by 50% and the walk on prices to £20? Surely it will just reduce the likelihood of any increase in home fans at home games. I was seriously thinking of getting a flexi ticket but the prices just put me off to be honest.

We need more people through the gates but I think the prices are likely to hinder that.

cashman 09-07-2014 13:04

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Its catch 22, simple as, the club says it needs to compete wi other clubs, which it does big time, but agree it may well restrict walk ons, its a no-win situation i reckon, damned if yeh do, damned if yeh dont.:confused:no easy answers.

AccyMad 09-07-2014 13:15

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Agree there's no easy answers but I think £20 will be too steep to attract any casual or floating fans, also the student/oap price has more than doubled & while last season's 6 or 7 quid was probably too cheap to hike it up to £15 in one fell swoop is I think going to prove to be a mistake - i reckon a tenner would have been more realistic

smobile 09-07-2014 13:31

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Difficult one for the club and they have tried almost everything to get people through the gates. If it was £10 then I still don't think we'd be getting 2000 on, so charge the 1000 that do regularly turn up £20 and it's just the same in the till.

Only thing with getting 2000 is double the chance to sell programmes, beer, food, merchandise etc.

The club are playing the long game with the free tickets for the school leavers - todays free tickets are potentially future £20 walk on's or Season Ticket Holders.

At the end of the day, the only way to keep increasing the gates on a regular basis is by competing at the right end of the table.

And in that I trust Beattie and the squad 100%

bdc 09-07-2014 13:41

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Surely it could have been in a way that flexi tickets went to around £125 and walk ons were around £17/£18?

I feel that this coming season could've been one where we could attract more walk ons through either discontent Blackburn fans due to ongoing ownership issues or Burnley fans not willing to pay massive increases for Season Tickets in Premier League. Pricing it with gradual increases would've been better IMO.

Season tickets are of course very good but you cant rely solely on them for income, walk ons are still a useful additional income stream and to saddle them with hefty increases is bound to have an impact on matchday income. As alluded to above, the more bums on seats the more spends there will be on programmes, shop etc.

A better start to the season is crucial as well, last season our first 12 games were poor in terms of results. If we start off better there is more chance of a bit of an increase in attendances.

Whalley Red 09-07-2014 14:08

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A sad, but inevitable move IMO.

But let's face it, we didn't get hundreds of new walk-ons when we were offering tickets at £10 or £15. And when we did, the most common comment from the walk-ons near me were grumblings about the facilities.

The financial security of the Club has to be paramount, so this was an inevitable decision. However, it has to be coupled with an improvement in the basic facilities for those that do pay the money, else we will be talking about losing season-ticker holders in the future, not just walk-ons.

This will be our 9th season in League Two, so having non-league facilities because we rose up the non-league pyramid so fast is no longer valid.

Outback Ozzy 09-07-2014 16:00

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Even a full price season ticket of £250 is good value compared to the flexi ticket. I personally was thinking of one of these but I would rather pay £250 and miss a few games than £150 for 10 games, £300 for 20 games £360 for all 23 home games excluding cup matches. IMHO the flexi ticket would have been better pitched at £120 for 10 games, my thoughts are that £150 is too steep. Whilst I accept the club needs to survive and compete with other clubs in league 2, I am also aware that success on the pitch will breed success in the stands, the club needs to update the facilities which are not even basic!

andyd 09-07-2014 16:49

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Whalley Red (Post 1110126)
A sad, but inevitable move IMO.

But let's face it, we didn't get hundreds of new walk-ons when we were offering tickets at £10 or £15. And when we did, the most common comment from the walk-ons near me were grumblings about the facilities.

The financial security of the Club has to be paramount, so this was an inevitable decision. However, it has to be coupled with an improvement in the basic facilities for those that do pay the money, else we will be talking about losing season-ticker holders in the future, not just walk-ons.

This will be our 9th season in League Two, so having non-league facilities because we rose up the non-league pyramid so fast is no longer valid.

Have to agree with you, we now need some kind of statement from the club following Mr Marsdens comments about new investment in the ground to follow these price hikes and some kind of commitment to improve the facilities.

Chimer 09-07-2014 17:51

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As someone who usually only sees the boys at away matches in the South, I'll feel slightly less robbed by the £20+ prices which are common down here :D Though I have to admit the facilities are usually better :o

I doubt the increase will have much impact on away numbers coming to the Crown (if I can make an away game the price doesn't stop me, just annoys me a bit), so we should wind up taking more from the oppo's fans. If this outweighs lost walk-ons, I suppose it's the right decision.

cashman 09-07-2014 18:15

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Chimer (Post 1110143)
As someone who usually only sees the boys at away matches in the South, I'll feel slightly less robbed by the £20+ prices which are common down here :D Though I have to admit the facilities are usually better :o

I doubt the increase will have much impact on away numbers coming to the Crown (if I can make an away game the price doesn't stop me, just annoys me a bit), so we should wind up taking more from the oppo's fans. If this outweighs lost walk-ons, I suppose it's the right decision.

Was thinking along that line meself, when the price was reduced to virtually peanuts, it didn't really attract many extra walk ons i thought. so summat had to give, seems that point has been reached, common sense to me really.

sparkie 09-07-2014 18:18

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Well, the price rise for the flexi ticket has made that particular option a little pricey to be honest now for me, a season ticket was not worth it either due to other commitments and the new walk on prices mean there will be very few, if any opportunities for us to attend this season. :mad:

Given the fact that Emily was looking forward to coming a few times this season because one of her school friends goes regularly, I have a feeling I'll have a very upset little girl on my hands come the start of the season. :mad:

Sadly at these prices coming to stanley is now more expensive than a family day out at the zoo! Gutted! :(

DAV007 09-07-2014 18:27

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When is the flexi ticket available to purchase?

DaveinGermany 09-07-2014 18:28

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sparkie (Post 1110145)
Sadly at these prices coming to stanley is now more expensive than a family day out at the zoo! Gutted! :(

Does the club not do a family ticket? And if not shouldn't someone be looking at making it an option?

Last season we took my sisters nippers to see Coventry at Sixfields, we only paid GBP 40,00 (2 Adults + 2 Kids) all in & previous seasons at the Ricoh we paid GBP 50,00 as far as I can recall.

sparkie 09-07-2014 18:41

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveinGermany (Post 1110150)
Does the club not do a family ticket? And if not shouldn't someone be looking at making it an option?

Last season we took my sisters nippers to see Coventry at Sixfields, we only paid GBP 40,00 (2 Adults + 2 Kids) all in & previous seasons at the Ricoh we paid GBP 50,00 as far as I can recall.

For my husband , myself and Emily next season it will cost us £45. Unfortunately this doesnt constitute good value for us as we also end up spending aproximately £10 on food and drinks etc. Its an expensive afternoon out sadly.

Unless ive missed something (which is entirely possible!) the club dont currently do family tickets, and if they do they would normally be for 2 + 2.

Its all just a bit dissappointing for me really given ive been going on as often as finances allow for 25 years! Lol unfortunately finances just dont stretch far enough nowadays.:(

andyd 09-07-2014 19:25

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How many season tickets + flexy tickets have we sold so far anybody know and anybody thinking about coming a lot the season tickets still good value should the club think about flexible payments for these as well to help people who could struggle to pay upfront.

Outback Ozzy 09-07-2014 19:36

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sparkie (Post 1110152)
For my husband , myself and Emily next season it will cost us £45. Unfortunately this doesnt constitute good value for us as we also end up spending aproximately £10 on food and drinks etc. Its an expensive afternoon out sadly.

Unless ive missed something (which is entirely possible!) the club dont currently do family tickets, and if they do they would normally be for 2 + 2.

Its all just a bit dissappointing for me really given ive been going on as often as finances allow for 25 years! Lol unfortunately finances just dont stretch far enough nowadays.:(

Whilst I sympathise with you and Pete, surely though aren't the club doing kids for a quid, or is there a remote possibility of Emily getting a free season ticket? Although reduces the walk on to only £41 as you rightly say, with food it is still an expensive afternoon. Folk in the north west are not renowned for being the highest paid people. Like you, I will get on as and when, but it won't be that often. Plus as we are away for 5 weeks over the Christmas/New Year period, I would also miss a good few games. Hope to see you there at some time over the coming season.

Chewbacca 09-07-2014 19:40

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Maybe a few more season tickets would have be sold at the April early price of £200 if it was know all league games would be £20?

The price rises are likely to reduce the crowd but away fans may be less price sensitive if a £92 day out costs £95 or £97, but the jump for an average match of £5 for Stanley fans (including fans of other clubs who watch Stanley as a second club or just for something to do) may drive them into one of the many pubs in the town that tend to show every match in the world including 3pm Saturday kick-offs.

As the support is relatively inelastic it makes sense to increase prices and increase revenue, but it doesn't help growing the fan base which is needed for the club to stand on its own feet in the long term.

Having water in the toilets and not locking the turnstiles early may help with attendances.

sparkie 09-07-2014 19:41

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On the flexi ticket release it says accompanied under 12s are £5. Shes only 6 so she doesnt qualify for the school leavers season ticket and even if she did we still couldnt afford to go at £40 for me and Pete. Its sad but I fear we wont be seeing a game this season. Although hopefully we may get to the nelson preseason game.

andyd 09-07-2014 19:52

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The problem the club as is I see it is they can,t please everybody I am quite fortunate I can go to every game and could probaly pay £20 a game but I get a season ticket every year this time it,s £200 early bird, £8-69 per match. You tell me what can the club do they promoted it quite well the early bird offer but everybody can,t go every game so they have to make some tough decisions.

deeayess 09-07-2014 21:31

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I did consider flexitickets this year and may have at £100 but not £150 given the Friday games, winter games and rail works. At £20 a game I may even cut back on home games as that takes it to around £60 just for travel and ticket.

I probably won't renew my programme subscription either with the jump from £69 to £100 a season.

I know the prices are now on par with other clubs but often away games are easier and cheaper for me to get to plus there is the novelty of going somewhere different.

This may not have the desired results especially for people where stanley are a second club and once people get out of the way of going to the game it's hard to attract them back especially during the winter months.

I don't know what the answer is but for me it's not this.

sparkie 09-07-2014 21:42

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I'm not questioning the value of season tickets Andy, just the value of match day walk ons. A season ticket is no good for my family we just wouldn't get to enough games and I appreciate that the club have tough decisions to make and that not everyone will be happy.

However, I do think that £20 is too expensive. It sort of negates the work being done in other areas, the school leavers season tickets for instance. How many people will take up that offer when they realise the price to escort their child?

Also for my family, even with the flexibility ticket it's still more expensive to go this season than last (£35 this, £31 on the turnstile last). My main worry is that match day income will reduce. For example, say we get 1000 adult home fans on average through the turnstiles per game, 400 is of those are season ticket holders (already paid, no extra income from match days), that leaves 600 people who are paying £20 on the day. Which granted looks good on paper as we increasing our gate income 33%. However if we loose just 150 of those we are making the exact same amount as we did last season at the lower prices.

I guess the big question is will we retain those 150 people or will we see the gates fall even lower than that? Will we lose the casual attenders, the rovers and burnley extras, the families we've managed to attract over the past couple of seasons. I guess only time will tell and I sincerely hope it works for the club as that extra £3000+ per home game would be great. Sadly however as a family it doesn't work for us so we won't be able to attend much if at all next season.

VALAIRIAN 09-07-2014 21:46

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Quote:

Originally Posted by andyd (Post 1110158)
How many season tickets + flexy tickets have we sold so far anybody know and anybody thinking about coming a lot the season tickets still good value should the club think about flexible payments for these as well to help people who could struggle to pay upfront.

We have done around 500 season tickets :) There was also the option of spliting payments :)

Season Tickets - Accrington Stanley FC

:) :) :)

fc:stanley 09-07-2014 21:47

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sparkie (Post 1110145)
Well, the price rise for the flexi ticket has made that particular option a little pricey to be honest now for me, a season ticket was not worth it either due to other commitments and the new walk on prices mean there will be very few, if any opportunities for us to attend this season. :mad:

Given the fact that Emily was looking forward to coming a few times this season because one of her school friends goes regularly, I have a feeling I'll have a very upset little girl on my hands come the start of the season. :mad:

Sadly at these prices coming to stanley is now more expensive than a family day out at the zoo! Gutted! :(

Havent the prices of tickets gone up from £18 to £20 now, if so its only a £2 increase. These days you cant even but a portion of chips for that price. Im sure during the weeks and missing the odd game you could save up that £4 to see the reds or even more so what about bringing your own food instead of paying the prices at the crown to save that extra £4?

To me as a walk on fan going to every home game i dont mind giving the club and extra £2 and looks worse on paper then out of the pocket as 2 pounds get spent here there and everywhere these days. Every away game i go to these are the general prices so im glad that stanley are now charging the away fans an extra £2 on prices to rake in the cash.

ALSO
Like others have said, id like a statement from Marsden about the facilties and ground being improved as for a football league club of 9 years their getting worse year on year. Lick of paint, new breeze block working toilets and weve got a winner!

deeayess 09-07-2014 21:54

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Originally Posted by fc:stanley (Post 1110169)
Havent the prices of tickets gone up from £18 to £20 now, if so its only a £2 increase. These days you cant even but a portion of chips for that price. Im sure during the weeks and missing the odd game you could save up that £4 to see the reds or even more so what about bringing your own food instead of paying the prices at the crown to save that extra £4?

To me as a walk on fan going to every home game i dont mind giving the club and extra £2 and looks worse on paper then out of the pocket as 2 pounds get spent here there and everywhere these days. Every away game i go to these are the general prices so im glad that stanley are now charging the away fans an extra £2 on prices to rake in the cash.

ALSO
Like others have said, id like a statement from Marsden about the facilties and ground being improved as for a football league club of 9 years their getting worse year on year. Lick of paint, new breeze block working toilets and weve got a winner!

The majority of the games were category B which was £15 the odd one was £13 as category C and the big games which were category A were £17. In simplistic terms it may only be a fiver but add that to the other price increases in life and it may be less important to go to the game for some.

fc:stanley 09-07-2014 22:55

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I just think that if you miss one game or miss the games you dont want to go to and save the difference then you can watch the stanley this season. However its up to the paying customer obviously but you can at least go to a few instead of non at all...

DAV007 09-07-2014 23:39

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Is there no way of the board reviewing the pricing strategy and reducing it to £19 for walk on's?

I know its only a £1 difference, but £20 is a big psychological stumbling block for a lot of people.

Outback Ozzy 10-07-2014 07:24

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Quote:

Originally Posted by VALAIRIAN (Post 1110168)
We have done around 500 season tickets :) There was also the option of spliting payments :)

Season Tickets - Accrington Stanley FC

:) :) :)

The operative word in your statement Val is WAS! This should be an option for people wanting to buy season tickets now. Pay half now and set up a direct debit or standing order pay the remainder by end of October - say 3 payments of £45 pounds. This gives Stanley a profit of £10 on every ST sold before August and £45 per month isn't such a hardship for most folk. Most of the bigger clubs can do it, granted their ST prices are, in some cases, a hell of a lot bigger than ours, but I know a club like Wigan Athletic offer this option and if you default, you do not get in.

lancsdave 10-07-2014 07:48

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 1110119)
Its catch 22, simple as, the club says it needs to compete wi other clubs, which it does big time, but agree it may well restrict walk ons, its a no-win situation i reckon, damned if yeh do, damned if yeh dont.:confused:no easy answers.


I'm with the genius on this one, there are no easy answers :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by smobile (Post 1110123)

Only thing with getting 2000 is double the chance to sell programmes, beer, food, merchandise etc.


Doesn't happen though. People say everything is too expensive or the club hasn't got what they want.

Only one thing will increase the crowds, thats down to James Beattie :)

shakermaker 10-07-2014 08:54

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For me, having the £5 per game saving that a flexi ticket offers is still a big pull. It's a great option for out of area supporters such as yours truly.

I am a little worried that the walk-on prices will rule out any increase in support from those from the immediate area. One doesn't have to read the FT in depth to know that Hyndburn is one of the worst-off areas in the country in terms of disposable income.

But then, as others have said, many other options have been exhausted over recent years and seen little success. What's more, I don't see much (or any) weight in the psychological argument of "£20 sounds much more than £17".

I think the club have taken a brave step and I hope the pricing structure, together with the season ticket and flexi ticket options that have been in place over the spring/summer - the most comprehensive set of pricing options this club has ever seen - will be successful.

One element of the higher walk-on prices that can be smartly exploited by the club is promoting mid-season deals on grouped match tickets; say, 3 for £45/50. The higher walk-on prices mean that the deals will appeal to people but also retain value in pre-bought season tickets.

Good work and good luck ASFC.

lancsdave 10-07-2014 09:01

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Quote:

Originally Posted by shakermaker (Post 1110183)

One element of the higher walk-on prices that can be smartly exploited by the club is promoting mid-season deals on grouped match tickets; say, 3 for £45/50. The higher walk-on prices mean that the deals will appeal to people but also retain value in pre-bought season tickets.

It's a good point. With the lower prices the cluib can't do 'good' deals for promotion days. I think they are allowed 4 or 5 matches per season where local promotion prices can be used. This will be good where the away fans are known to be very few in numbers.

fatgaz182 10-07-2014 14:14

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewbacca (Post 1110161)
Having water in the toilets and not locking the turnstiles early may help with attendances.

I thought we had a 'half time' turnstile next to the changing rooms, if so it could do with signposting better from the other turnstiles.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lancsdave (Post 1110180)
Only one thing will increase the crowds, thats down to James Beattie :)

I'm sure he'll pay you in Dave :D:D

Another thing regarding the the ground, it is the worst ground in the league, I know that and I wouldn't have it any other way, the wind and rain don't bother me, I'm use to it, but for attracting 'fair' weather fans the costs of any development will be substantial to say the least but maybe even just somehow boxing in the rear of the John Smiths end of the Jack Barratt Stand in from the elements and using it as the family stand (which it was) could even use the old turnstile at that end with special discount entry available for familys??

VALAIRIAN 10-07-2014 17:06

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Quote:

Originally Posted by shakermaker (Post 1110183)
For me, having the £5 per game saving that a flexi ticket offers is still a big pull. It's a great option for out of area supporters such as yours truly.

I am a little worried that the walk-on prices will rule out any increase in support from those from the immediate area. One doesn't have to read the FT in depth to know that Hyndburn is one of the worst-off areas in the country in terms of disposable income.

But then, as others have said, many other options have been exhausted over recent years and seen little success. What's more, I don't see much (or any) weight in the psychological argument of "£20 sounds much more than £17".

I think the club have taken a brave step and I hope the pricing structure, together with the season ticket and flexi ticket options that have been in place over the spring/summer - the most comprehensive set of pricing options this club has ever seen - will be successful.

One element of the higher walk-on prices that can be smartly exploited by the club is promoting mid-season deals on grouped match tickets; say, 3 for £45/50. The higher walk-on prices mean that the deals will appeal to people but also retain value in pre-bought season tickets.

Good work and good luck ASFC.

Cheers Shaker :)

SamF 10-07-2014 17:27

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I do think this could have been handled better.

I didn't like the secrecy around pricing and I think there was a marketing opportunity missed.

Season ticket for the price of 10 games sounds like a hell of a bargain doesn't it?

Alvin the chipmunk 10-07-2014 18:20

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Originally Posted by SamF (Post 1110210)
I do think this could have been handled better.

I didn't like the secrecy around pricing and I think there was a marketing opportunity missed.

Season ticket for the price of 10 games sounds like a hell of a bargain doesn't it?

Agree completely. Having enrolled on a course necessary to keep my job which will involve me spending all day in Salford alternate Saturdays I was worried about the value of my season ticket. But I am now guaranteed to make more than 10 games. Especially with the multitude of Friday night fixtures now planned. :)

We have tried being cheap and were for a time the cheapest in the 92. The folk of Hyndburn didnt respond. Regardless of the price the majority feel no attatchment emotionally to the club and will only have their interest piqued by a winning side.

Accy is unique in that if you go to another football league town those who support other sides will still wish the town side well. A sizable amount of Accringtonians, especially the younger element of Sky Sports supporters, actively DISLIKE Stanley. I have it from a reliable source The Calder in town erupted when Stevenage scored v us in the play-offs. The perception is that Stanley somehow think they are better than they are...which isn't true at all. Regardless of the division we are in they crave victories. Hence Farsley at home in the 7th tier 00/01 attracting more than a home tie against a Premiership side last season.

It has taken us 9 years and we are slowly making inroads such as fixture signs. Why aren't these at every entrance to Hyndburn? I think the free season tickets should have had £5 accompanying adult entry to the first three games too to get the adults involved/hooked. A lot will not take up due to adult apathy.

I approve of the new pricing structure. £3 will not deter the few walk ons we have if they genuinely want to go and we will coin it from the large away followings of Pompey et al. The message going forward is simple. Get a season ticket or flexi ticket or you'll pay away prices.

VALAIRIAN 10-07-2014 18:44

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Alvin the chipmunk (Post 1110212)
Agree completely. Having enrolled on a course necessary to keep my job which will involve me spending all day in Salford alternate Saturdays I was worried about the value of my season ticket. But I am now guaranteed to make more than 10 games. Especially with the multitude of Friday night fixtures now planned. :)

We have tried being cheap and were for a time the cheapest in the 92. The folk of Hyndburn didnt respond. Regardless of the price the majority feel no attatchment emotionally to the club and will only have their interest piqued by a winning side.

Accy is unique in that if you go to another football league town those who support other sides will still wish the town side well. A sizable amount of Accringtonians, especially the younger element of Sky Sports supporters, actively DISLIKE Stanley. I have it from a reliable source The Calder in town erupted when Stevenage scored v us in the play-offs. The perception is that Stanley somehow think they are better than they are...which isn't true at all. Regardless of the division we are in they crave victories. Hence Farsley at home in the 7th tier 00/01 attracting more than a home tie against a Premiership side last season.

It has taken us 9 years and we are slowly making inroads such as fixture signs. Why aren't these at every entrance to Hyndburn? I think the free season tickets should have had £5 accompanying adult entry to the first three games too to get the adults involved/hooked. A lot will not take up due to adult apathy.

I approve of the new pricing structure. £3 will not deter the few walk ons we have if they genuinely want to go and we will coin it from the large away followings of Pompey et al. The message going forward is simple. Get a season ticket or flexi ticket or you'll pay away prices.

Well put mate :)

Revived Red 10-07-2014 20:41

Re: S t 1000
 
The price increase is inevitable. The low prices of yesteryear failed to attract enough walk-ons and, to my mind, the important thing now is to keep the walk-ons that we currently have. This thread makes it obvious that some are less than thrilled. I go along with those who suggest that it is now time for Peter Marsden to make explicit the plans for the future. Those who are uneasy about the new price, or even very much against it, may be won over if they could see plans for improved facilities.

And so, I am now back to my old hobby-horse. It is a total mystery why the club fails to articluate a three-year plan and a five-year plan. If we could all see a club (and a business) with aims and ambitions, I am sure that there would be less opposition to price increases. If we could all see that there would be a hope of a tangible result from the increases, we would be more likely to accept them. Come on, Mr Marsden, now is the time.

lancsdave 10-07-2014 20:48

Re: S t 1000
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by SamF (Post 1110210)
I do think this could have been handled better.

I didn't like the secrecy around pricing and I think there was a marketing opportunity missed.

Season ticket for the price of 10 games sounds like a hell of a bargain doesn't it?

Was there any secrecy ? I would imagine it's been numerous 'discussions' in board meetings to decide on this increase. Just like the responses on here I can guess there have been board members who think it's right andthose who think it's wrong.

Interestingly Burnley haven't announced match day prices yet, so even the big clubs aren't as organised :)

deeayess 10-07-2014 21:29

Re: S t 1000
 
I would think that season tickets, especially the early bird ones, have to be really cheap as they are the only source of income over the close season so the club have to sell them. One season when the club were desperate for money a season ticket was the same price as just over 6 games.

Normally a seat would be a couple of pounds dearer than standing but this would mean that income from away fans could not be maximised as they have to be charged the same as home fans and there are very few away seats.

The multi tickets are a good deal for regular fans who would go to that many games but with games moving to Fridays fans further away may be put off. Usually I would have benefited from a flexiticket but for various reasons I only made six games last season but would have considered one this season under the old pricing structure and maybe have brought a pal to the odd game but not at £150.

It's dangerous expecting people to go to less games to save money to attend the better ones because if you get out of the way of going to games it's easy to stop altogether especially in the winter months. A trip to the football isn't just the match ticket.

Another thing is that Stanley have been a league club for a few years now and the novelty is wearing off for non stanley fans. Will as many Portsmouth fans turn up next time now that most have been before? Perhaps Carlisle will bring a big following on Easter Monday as a lot of their fans may not have been before.

I had considered the Southend game at the start of the season but I am going to Leeds in the cup now as it fits in with a trip to see the family. It will probably be more away games than home for me as they fit in better with travel arrangements and there a few places I haven't been. Plus it is too expensive to go to more than a couple of games a month. Booking advance trains can save a lot of money but not if games get switched or postponed. Railworks saved me at least two wasted trips last season.

As stated before I don't know what the answer is but the club have lost the £100 I would have spent on a flexiticket and the £69 on a programme subscription as it would now cost £250.

SamF 10-07-2014 22:33

Re: S t 1000
 
'We are not releasing the flexi ticket prices or walk on prices until after the early bird scheme has ended'

Why?

Why not push the tickets at their best value?

DAV007 10-07-2014 23:50

Re: S t 1000
 
from a marketing perspective, Stanley will ick up so many more consumers I the price was £19 instead of £20.

It makes such a big psychological difference.

Wynonie Harris 11-07-2014 13:11

Re: S t 1000
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Alvin the chipmunk (Post 1110212)
Accy is unique in that if you go to another football league town those who support other sides will still wish the town side well. A sizable amount of Accringtonians, especially the younger element of Sky Sports supporters, actively DISLIKE Stanley. I have it from a reliable source The Calder in town erupted when Stevenage scored v us in the play-offs.

One of the most depressing things I've ever read on here. As Alvin says, you wouldn't get that disgusting scenario in any other town. Those who struggle to provide league football in Accrington must sometimes wonder why they bother.

Exile on Spencer St 11-07-2014 16:07

Re: S t 1000
 
I guess they bother, thank god, because like many of us they think more of Stanley than they do of the opinions of a bunch of ******* who's idea of being a football supporter is to watch telly in the pub wearing a Barcelona shirt (or is it Atletico Madrid this season, I can't keep up with the latest must-buy football-as-fashion merchandise).

Wynonie Harris 11-07-2014 16:46

Re: S t 1000
 
Thing is, you get plastic, glory-hunting "supporters" like that in every town. Usually though they have a certain amount of goodwill to their local club. What gets me is the number of Accringtonians who seem to take delight in their hometown club's reverses and misfortunes. Never heard of that in any other town. Scum...utter scum.

madkev 11-07-2014 19:09

Re: S t 1000
 
Should be grateful they have the mighty stanley on their doorstep
losers!

LongLostSon 13-07-2014 16:01

Re: S t 1000
 
I might have been exiled from Accy at 8y.o. but 62 year later if you cut me in two you'd still find ASFC running all the way through. So what do you suppose are these current breed of Accringtonians - perhaps nowt more than some sort of immigrants from parents hailing from elsewhere around the uk. I could understand them only interested in netball or knitting but cannot understand any anti-fan attitude to their birth town's club.

Exile on Spencer St 13-07-2014 16:33

Re: S t 1000
 
Nowt queer as folk, especially in Accy.;)

Alvin the chipmunk 13-07-2014 17:05

Re: S t 1000
 
The fact that nobody is born in Accrington anymore doesn't help. That subconscious looking out for your birth town's team isn't there as a result. In fact civic pride in general has taken a hit and Stanley are one of many victims. People who don't care about this fine historic town certainly aren't going to care about the football club that represents it. Civic pride allows a certain amount of goodwill towards any sporting endeavours.

The town has also taken the exceptional achievements of the Reds for granted and has become blase about it. The Pompey games for example should be a sell out!! We need to push how important Football League status is to the town. Shops, pubs, local schools etc all benefit from being one of the lucky 92.

We should be the jewel in the towns crown...yet we are perceived as the thorn in its side. Embarrasing.

Pull of the greatest achievement in the 92 year in year out and they wont bat an eyelid. Win and they will come.

baldy 14-07-2014 07:36

Re: S t 1000
 
Why can't we use the "Cat A, B and C" like last season but put the prices up so when teams like Carlisle, York and Tranmere etc come, we charge £20! When Wimbledon etc come to The Crown we charge £17/18 like our Cat A matches last season?

andyd 14-07-2014 20:04

Re: S t 1000
 
As there been any more than usual uptake on season tickets Valarian since the admission prices were announced.

smobile 15-07-2014 08:47

Re: S t 1000
 
There might have been a bigger uptake of season tickets if they'd announced the walk-on prices at the same time.

DAV007 16-07-2014 02:39

Re: S t 1000
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by DAV007 (Post 1110149)
When is the flexi ticket available to purchase?

Can I get an answer?

VALAIRIAN 16-07-2014 04:52

Re: S t 1000
 
I hate to say this, but next week :)

VALAIRIAN 16-07-2014 04:52

Re: S t 1000
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by andyd (Post 1110607)
As there been any more than usual uptake on season tickets Valarian since the admission prices were announced.

Not really, but still time yet ;) :) :)

VALAIRIAN 16-07-2014 16:47

Re: S t 1000
 
Hopeful of some good news in the L.E.T. and on the website soon ;) :) :)

VALAIRIAN 16-07-2014 18:17

Re: S t 1000
 
Hope this will sway a few more folk :)


Season Tickets: Pay in Instalments - Accrington Stanley FC


:) :) :)

lancsdave 16-07-2014 20:04

Re: S t 1000
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Outback Ozzy (Post 1110179)
The operative word in your statement Val is WAS! This should be an option for people wanting to buy season tickets now. Pay half now and set up a direct debit or standing order pay the remainder by end of October - say 3 payments of £45 pounds. This gives Stanley a profit of £10 on every ST sold before August and £45 per month isn't such a hardship for most folk. Most of the bigger clubs can do it, granted their ST prices are, in some cases, a hell of a lot bigger than ours, but I know a club like Wigan Athletic offer this option and if you default, you do not get in.

I'll put your name down for Marketing Manager Nigel :)

deeayess 16-07-2014 20:38

Re: S t 1000
 
That's a very good offer and anyone likely to go to more than 12 games this sesason would be daft not to get one given the match day price. I did look at the fixture list and work out if it was worth my while but unfortunately not. If I lived nearer Accy I would like to say I would have took it up but if I did live nearer Accy I would have had the earlybird one :D

I would say though that the club would have been better pushing the flexi tickets earlier in the summer especially for us out of towners as it makes a big difference during the season if the tickets are already bought for the game. I know the priority is to sell season tickets and rightly so but some recognition that travelling Accy fans won't make enough games for them to be viable would be appreciated. Early Bird flexitickets would be good as they can be paid for during the close season when, in theory, there is spare cash that would normally be spent at games anyway. It's easy to say budget for when they become available but wives and grandchildren usually find uses for spare money lying around unused :D

It's good to see the club looked at the idea about the season ticket installments and went with it hopefully regulars without season tickets already will respond now they have another chance.

AccyMad 17-07-2014 17:50

Re: S t 1000
 
Good offer on the flexi tickets now as well, got to hand it to the club for listening to fans & doing their best to suit as many as possible

VALAIRIAN 17-07-2014 20:57

Re: S t 1000
 
Really hope that this is a success :) :)

Special Flexi Ticket Offer - Accrington Stanley FC

:) :) :)

Chewbacca 19-07-2014 18:47

Re: S t 1000
 
Most big clubs have been using credit card style season tickets or at least bar code tickets for a while now, some over 10 years, so it is easy to cancel a season ticket paid for in instalments.

I suppose Stanley would not have to issue all the tickets at once, if the season ticket is really 23 match tickets (like last season) and not a voucher book.

Blackburn have posters up advertising adult tickets from £249, granted it is only the Riverside, but their cheapest adult walk on is £12 for some games. With Burnley in the premier league there will be stiff competition for casual football fans.

DAV007 21-07-2014 22:29

Re: S t 1000
 
QUESTION

Will the flexi ticket be available all day on wednesday or only an hour or so before the game?

VALAIRIAN 22-07-2014 17:40

Re: S t 1000
 
ANSWER :)

From lunchtime Wednesday and all day Saturday :)

:) :) :)

VALAIRIAN 22-07-2014 18:58

Re: S t 1000
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by smobile (Post 1111113)
I was thinking the same thing - Can 2 people use a flexi-ticket for the same game ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by deeayess (Post 1111107)
I agree, so why aren't we pushing the flexiticket online? Why aren't we selling it as a way for groups of people to use rather than one person having to go to 10 games?

Shillelagh made a point about their brother not paying £20 a game for 4 or 5 games a season and taking others. Would he buy a flexiticket to do the same thing for £13.50 each time if he knew that he could especially if it could be done online?

As per other thread :)

1 supporter going to 10 games, 10 supporters going to 1 games, or whatever suits :)

:) :) :)

DAV007 23-07-2014 16:55

Re: S t 1000
 
Thanks
Valairian

I picked mine up today around 1.30pm, I was the 3rd one they had sold.
Presume they will shift alot more around game time tonight and on Saturday.

A few questions -
why doesnt the booklet/tickets include the season date - eg 2014/15?
To use them, do I have to go to reception before each game and exchange for a match ticket or can I hand it over on the gate?

andyd 25-07-2014 16:22

Re: S t 1000
 
Val any updates on how many season/flexy tickets sold.

VALAIRIAN 25-07-2014 17:14

Re: S t 1000
 
Not sure on flexis and around 500 season tickets :)

Expecting a bit of a flurry on S.T.'s over next few weeks :)

:) :) :)

Mr T 27-07-2014 05:08

Re: S t 1000
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by DAV007 (Post 1111207)
Thanks
Valairian

I picked mine up today around 1.30pm, I was the 3rd one they had sold.
Presume they will shift alot more around game time tonight and on Saturday.

A few questions -
why doesnt the booklet/tickets include the season date - eg 2014/15?
To use them, do I have to go to reception before each game and exchange for a match ticket or can I hand it over on the gate?

Not dated as minimum quantities had to be ordered

Yes call to the ticket office on the day of the game and they'll exchange a voucher for a match ticket for that day (league games only)

VALAIRIAN 27-07-2014 07:42

Re: S t 1000
 
Very good response on flexis yesterday :)

:) :) :)

cashman 27-07-2014 07:59

Re: S t 1000
 
Spendid news n deserved wi the footy there playing.:)

andyd 27-07-2014 09:09

Re: S t 1000
 
Numbers?

Outback Ozzy 29-07-2014 15:22

Re: S t 1000
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by andyd (Post 1111488)
Numbers?

I booked and paying by instalments, but I was informed that my season ticket is number 498.

VALAIRIAN 01-08-2014 17:00

Re: S t 1000
 
Sorry, I have let this slip recently. Back on track now, next prize is a signed Kal Naismith white away top. This is named, but not match worn :)

More prizes announced soon :)

:) :) :)

deeayess 01-08-2014 17:29

Re: S t 1000
 
Looking good with the flexitickets in installments as well.

Would be better with a 10% off on the first day of the season for us long distance fans though :D . £135 might just swing it for me to part with the money in a oner :D

VALAIRIAN 01-08-2014 18:55

Re: S t 1000
 
From website :)

Flexi Tickets: Pay in Instalments - Accrington Stanley FC

:) :) :)

VALAIRIAN 03-08-2014 13:51

Re: S t 1000
 
Collection event on 7th, should be details to follow :)

VALAIRIAN 04-08-2014 08:03

Re: S t 1000
 
Now done more season tickets than 2013/14 :)

This includes Life Members and children :) :) :)

VALAIRIAN 04-08-2014 09:31

Re: S t 1000
 
This is still a good option and has had a good take up :)

Season Tickets: Pay in Instalments - Accrington Stanley FC


:) :) :)

VALAIRIAN 05-08-2014 15:25

Re: S t 1000
 
Collections :)


Season Ticket Collection - Accrington Stanley FC


:) :) :)

VALAIRIAN 06-08-2014 15:39

Re: S t 1000
 
1 Attachment(s)

;)


Some lucky person tomorrow :)

shadsworthcloud 06-08-2014 18:27

Re: S t 1000
 
So there is a "collection event" tomorrow at 5-00.
Until??
If I get there at 5-30 will the sports bar be still open. What about 6-00? Or 6-30? & just what is a collection event? Is there a dress code?

On the website it just says "details to follow", so I guess they will announce something nearer the time.

Thin Monkey 06-08-2014 18:50

Re: S t 1000
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by shadsworthcloud (Post 1112557)
On the website it just says "details to follow", so I guess they will announce something nearer the time.

Next week

cashman 06-08-2014 18:53

Re: S t 1000
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by shadsworthcloud (Post 1112557)
Is there a dress code?
.

yeh clothes must be worn i heard.:D

lancsdave 06-08-2014 20:11

Re: S t 1000
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by shadsworthcloud (Post 1112557)
So there is a "collection event" tomorrow at 5-00.
Until??
If I get there at 5-30 will the sports bar be still open. What about 6-00? Or 6-30? & just what is a collection event? Is there a dress code?

On the website it just says "details to follow", so I guess they will announce something nearer the time.

I believe it's 5pm - 8pm.

Dress code is full Stanley kit, available from the club shop from 5.30pm :)


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