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Post by calimero on Feb 25, 2015 20:14:43 GMT 1
Sorry if I have missed this on the thread on how to improve gates but I have alreadsy argued that we should offer a 'young adult' ticket so credit where it is due to Wycombe. I think such a ticket would be a very positive step in attempting to give those entering paid employment at entry level / minimum wage or struggling to find full time work (that age group I believe represents the highest percentage of unemployment since 2008) an incentive to spend their money supporting Town at a stage when the transition from junior to full adult prices can push many away, maybe for good. Wycombe ticket prices
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Post by bobbytheblock19er on Feb 25, 2015 23:23:57 GMT 1
Agreed
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Post by Catalyst Cartel on Feb 25, 2015 23:29:02 GMT 1
I'm pretty sure Bury do something similar for the unemployed using the UB40 form. Came in handy when we played away when I had now job one year.
Im pretty sure Everton did something with the jobcentre rewarding people who proved they made the effort to get work with 100 free tickets which the job centre rewarded those who made considerable effort or who indeed managed to get jobs.
Bums on seats extra income on food, programmes, merchandise, golden gamble etc. In theory with so many empty seats the club can't loose on such a scheme.
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Post by davycrockett on Feb 26, 2015 9:01:50 GMT 1
Seniors at 60
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Post by calimero on Feb 26, 2015 9:38:02 GMT 1
I think quite a few clubs did discounts in the 1980's for people on the dole.
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Post by MartinB on Feb 26, 2015 13:04:21 GMT 1
I'm pretty sure Bury do something similar for the unemployed using the UB40 form. Came in handy when we played away when I had now job one year. Im pretty sure Everton did something with the jobcentre rewarding people who proved they made the effort to get work with 100 free tickets which the job centre rewarded those who made considerable effort or who indeed managed to get jobs. Bums on seats extra income on food, programmes, merchandise, golden gamble etc. In theory with so many empty seats the club can't loose on such a scheme. Think the Everton thing was Stephen Naismith out of his own pocket
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Post by bobbytheblock19er on Feb 26, 2015 14:53:20 GMT 1
Personally I think making adults from 16 onwards pay full whack is losing fans . Generally this is when parents stop paying for their kids to watch the game . And then they have to pay the ill price probably puts a lot off going and they may never come back . Upto 21 is ideal for a young adult ticket and not enough clubs do it Imo .
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Post by venceremos on Feb 26, 2015 15:50:29 GMT 1
Agreed bobby. My sons are students now but it's still a big price step up from junior level, even using flexiticket vouchers. They're away now but one or both still comes to most home games.
Unless you're fortunate enough to be earning well, it's easy to see how young adult fans might be lost at those ages. Interest might be waning a bit anyway as the delights of the adult world present themselves (ahem) and, if it seems a bit pricey and your parents can't (or won't) stump up, it's easy to see people drifting away.
The club needs to make a much bigger effort to help young people stay involved, whether they're students, just starting work or unemployed. And with the opening of the new university in Shrewsbury, there's an opportunity for the club to try to win some new supporters, even if only temporarily. I didn't start watching football regularly until I was a student and was too far away to watch my local club but it was good to go along and watch with friends.
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