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Post by d00bie on Feb 16, 2004 21:12:45 GMT 1
likewise. youll see me there on the 28th and thats all i think, unless jules gets the night off for the quiz night Wait just a cotton pickin' minute there owd lad, it says we play Telford[glow=red,2,300]OR[/glow] Margate, seems to me your assuming Telford have already beaten Margate (although i think and hope they will) What you gonna do on the 28th if they lose, come and cheer on the blues? ;D
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Post by The Shropshire Tenor on Feb 16, 2004 21:53:06 GMT 1
As a matter of interest, Alty give out free tickets to primary schools. Seems like good PR and sensible too as most kids around here think there is no football outside the Premiership.
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Post by ProfessorPatPending on Feb 16, 2004 21:59:09 GMT 1
By not giving price reductions, as promised, I feel the Board loses some credibility. It makes my think are they pure money grabbers. I know they have put money in to keep the club going but it says to me they are now looking for a return on their investment. My thinking then goes to the New Meadow, is the building work not happening because certain people are not making money from the deal. Now it doesn't matter one bit whether I am right or wrong but if people start not to trust you, you are on a slippery slope. When you really need people's backing will they respond? I was always told if you make a promise you keep it. I don't like it when I am lied to. If there are no price reductions or incentives before the end of the season I will feel I have been lied to. Funny thing with this is I am not looking to get in cheaper but it is an opportunity to attach more fans. For me with the extra revenue we have gained this season, under 12's should be free or £1 for the rest of the season. Alternatively there should be a well published campaign of vouchers for free admissions to school children when they attend with an adult. Ideas should be aimed at kids(let the tax dodgers pay full whack ) Sorry I wil get off my soap box now. You're not wrong there Martin owd lad, the club are playing a dangerous game, it's far easier to keep an existing fan than win back a disgruntled one!
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Post by warbiesbread on Feb 16, 2004 22:16:59 GMT 1
I agree ppp the club are playing a dodgy game, as a season ticket holder i would lose out on reduced prices, other then cup games. The fact they promised, lacks credibility and lets face it it is not certain that we will gain promotion and therefore as a marketing ploy, lets generate good will toward the club even if we do not go up. I also accept the money issue, but realistically if we do not go up this year how many of the present squad will be here next year? I feel that the club have to make a gesture to the fans that they value the input and support, and if they are taking seriously the umbrella groups suggestions then lets see evidence of it, rather the using it as a way to pacify and placate the fan base.
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Post by harkaboy3 on Feb 16, 2004 23:32:11 GMT 1
i think we should make the leigh game free
there would be a great atmosphere and everyone would come in HOPEof getting their mug on tv
come on town lets entice new customers
just 5 new faces who become season ticket holders will be worth over a grand per season
what is there to lose by trying ?[/quote] top idea pilch.im a season ticket holder and i would love town to make this game a freebie .what do other s/t holders think?
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Post by ThrobsBlackHat on Feb 17, 2004 0:20:40 GMT 1
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Post by timgallon on Feb 17, 2004 0:22:00 GMT 1
Agree totally with what Ant and Martin say.
The Board is turning back on a promise they made, especially as income has been better than expected. This is only going to alienate fans.
Like Martin I'm not looking for a reduction for myself, i just want some sort of deal that will encourage new fans.
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Post by timgallon on Feb 17, 2004 0:22:46 GMT 1
Agree totally with what Ant and Martin say.
The Board is turning back on a promise they made, especially as income has been better than expected. This is only going to alienate fans.
Like Martin I'm not looking for a reduction for myself, i just want some sort of deal that will encourage new fans.
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Post by ThrobsBlackHat on Feb 17, 2004 0:33:02 GMT 1
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Post by guest on Feb 17, 2004 0:42:16 GMT 1
they have gone back on their word and they must stop doing that lets make them stick to their word,lets DEMAND IT!
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Post by ThrobsBlackHat on Feb 17, 2004 0:46:27 GMT 1
lets make them stick to their word,lets DEMAND IT! believe me we have, I was there, they own the club and they said "NO!"
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Post by GUEST on Feb 17, 2004 0:51:44 GMT 1
"The grabbing hands grab all they can..." any proper business would be up before trading standards by now.
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Post by ThrobsBlackHat on Feb 17, 2004 0:55:24 GMT 1
the basic rule of business is look after your best customers a steady average is that 30% of your customers will generate 70% of your revenue It was our season ticket holders this year who got screwed on prices, then misled about promotions that just does not make any sense
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Post by gregtheshrew on Feb 17, 2004 10:31:33 GMT 1
Sadly though next season when we are still in the conference and getting gates of 2500 the board will moan that we are not giving the club enough support.They want there cake and eat it.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2004 10:39:53 GMT 1
top idea pilch.im a season ticket holder and i would love town to make this game a freebie .what do other s/t holders think?[/quote] Yup, I'd go along with that. However me and MartinB were talking about this in the car on Saturday. Some season ticket holders may not be happy with the decision so why not give them a voucher for say 20% off in the cub shop. It's a nice jesture and if people do take up the offer the money they spend will be going to the club shop
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Post by skipwithrob on Feb 17, 2004 12:45:30 GMT 1
what people expect? The club was always going to screw us over this season, in one sense its in their best interests to (they don't know when their going to have another season like this one-gates wise). I'm not saying its right, but it was always on the cards, and to be honest I didn't expect anything less.
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Post by True_Shrew on Feb 17, 2004 14:25:13 GMT 1
I hope those involved are ashamed of themselves for letting the supporters down on something as little as this.
Maybe this is the start of the Colin Poole campaign of terror? maybe his 'hard nosed' businessman ways are filtering into STFC?
It's a poor show STFC, never bite the hand that feeds.
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