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Is this guy mad. He says it will make it quicker and smoother to go to a booth to buy a ticket then go to the turnstile to get in.
If he thinks people will buy in advance he could be in for a shock as I think the last time we did advance sales nobody bought them other than me and a few others.
I could see the point if we had computerised turnstiles but we don't and the cost of them would be stupidity.
He might know about administration but his skills with fans are sadly lacking.
Completely agree, I can't see the logic in this at all - if or when the gates increase significantly, then yes maybe it would work better.
I know a lot of other clubs operate cashless turnstiles but this is mainly at the larger grounds & it can be frustrating in some cases to have to walk a mile or two further to find the ticket office & then go back to the correct turnstile - I know we don't have that problem in terms of distance as our ground is a lot more compact than others but it still doesn't seem to make much sense.
Aside from the inconvenience for the fans, who is going to operate these ticket booths which are going to pop up near the turnstiles or have we suddenly taken on a few extra staff??
And why just now when we are trying to encourage 'floaters' to come to Stanley to witness our assault on the League 2 promotion spots - if there is justification for this decision it would be good if this could be explained to the fans - a little communication done in the right way goes a long way
I know a lot of other clubs operate cashless turnstiles but this is mainly at the larger grounds & it can be frustrating in some cases to have to walk a mile or two further to find the ticket office & then go back to the correct turnstile - I know we don't have that problem in terms of distance as our ground is a lot more compact than others but it still doesn't seem to make much sense.
Aside from the inconvenience for the fans, who is going to operate these ticket booths which are going to pop up near the turnstiles or have we suddenly taken on a few extra staff??
And why just now when we are trying to encourage 'floaters' to come to Stanley to witness our assault on the League 2 promotion spots - if there is justification for this decision it would be good if this could be explained to the fans - a little communication done in the right way goes a long way
we definitely need a clear the air meeting. too much has happened lately.
Has it been such a bad winter in Accy, or is the recent outbreak of moaning about tickets, prices, and means of entry on here down to some virus?
For those can afford it, an early-bird season ticket works out at £8.65 a game; £6.95 for concessions.
For those who can't, with a £30 Loyalty Card you are 'quids in' if you get to 7 games or more. If you have an Under 12 with you, you'd be 'quids in' by the 3rd game. Maybe other deals will be offered over the season. By their nature, deals change all the time.
But if you don't know whether you can make that many games, the walk-on price of £20 for an adult is pretty standard these days, however much we'd all like to get in for less (not that reducing the price seems to make much difference to the gate).
As for having to buy a ticket before entry, that is also pretty common at many away grounds. I had to do it at Oxford just last Saturday and it didn't delay my entry at all. The security guards took the ticket stubs as they don't have much else to do before the game starts.
I can think of one sound business reason why the club would want to get away from cash at the turnstiles (alluded to by one earlier post, possibly) and, if it's the case, then it's worrying for the club. If you can't fathom it out, ask yourself why the price of many goods in shops are priced at ...99p. It's not done to cause delay or inconvenience to the customer, nor to help distribute one penny coins throughout the nation.
For those can afford it, an early-bird season ticket works out at £8.65 a game; £6.95 for concessions.
For those who can't, with a £30 Loyalty Card you are 'quids in' if you get to 7 games or more. If you have an Under 12 with you, you'd be 'quids in' by the 3rd game. Maybe other deals will be offered over the season. By their nature, deals change all the time.
But if you don't know whether you can make that many games, the walk-on price of £20 for an adult is pretty standard these days, however much we'd all like to get in for less (not that reducing the price seems to make much difference to the gate).
As for having to buy a ticket before entry, that is also pretty common at many away grounds. I had to do it at Oxford just last Saturday and it didn't delay my entry at all. The security guards took the ticket stubs as they don't have much else to do before the game starts.
I can think of one sound business reason why the club would want to get away from cash at the turnstiles (alluded to by one earlier post, possibly) and, if it's the case, then it's worrying for the club. If you can't fathom it out, ask yourself why the price of many goods in shops are priced at ...99p. It's not done to cause delay or inconvenience to the customer, nor to help distribute one penny coins throughout the nation.
Good common sense post Exile people will always argue about cost but alas some just want whoever's in charge to fall on their sword not what I call support.
Call it what yeh want, i couldn't really give a toss.
Exile, I think you are missing a couple of points made in other posts. My particular beef is that our new MD removed the adult disability concession without any warning or consultation with any supporter affected, he has had someone do a sweep of what other clubs are doing and had it checked with various bodies that he was legal which he is. Although the price is not the real issue it is his high handed manner, so we go to the match and are now told that money will not be taken at the turnstiles any more for safety reasons yet you can buy your ticket from a booth. what is the safety point then. Add to that the sudden departure of a long serving employee like Rob Heys as he seems to know more about running the club than the current MD. so I smell a rat. I do know of other issues other fans have with this MD but that is up to them to make it public again if they wish. I as a long time fan of the club remember the time we looked after the sick, disabled, and unemployed. they all got a reduced price. Now at last nights game I saw what the MD meant as the 10.000 or s supporters were clambering to get in.
I am afraid Andy Holt has in my opinion made a bad appointment. It is a tragedy that a club on the cusp of football history has a man like this in charge. Just for the record ask what we offer injured ex servicemen and women in the way of concessions on the club website err nothing. so we are no longer a community club we are an exclusive club. The prices you mention are good but the way this man is handling the fans and staff is disastrous. If you challenge him he simply say's you are being negative. I am afraid if he is there next season then I won't be coming but that is my choice. The man is deluded that we are a premiership club, He obviously reads other clubs websites and pinches ideas and soundbites. No substance.
I'm going to close this thread as it's gone totally off topic.
The website was down; massive server issue; nowt to do with Club. When we were mad aware of "issue" Lee and Dan re-acted and got it sorted.
Feel free to continue discussing all other stuff on the relevant threads OR start one that stays on the subject!!
The website was down; massive server issue; nowt to do with Club. When we were mad aware of "issue" Lee and Dan re-acted and got it sorted.
Feel free to continue discussing all other stuff on the relevant threads OR start one that stays on the subject!!
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