Kellows Bootlaces Posted 22 December, 2009 Share Posted 22 December, 2009 Hi Guys, new to this forum so can;t post opening threads. Thought you may be interested in an ECFC internet tv show we produce called Kellows Bootlaces. Tis says Saints are his club, and you can see the interview about the game in part 2 of this weeks show... http://www.kellowsbootlaces.co.ukkellowsbootlaces.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrZuess1979 the 2nd Posted 22 December, 2009 Share Posted 22 December, 2009 Would be fantastic to hit 30k, we certainly will for Leeds but would be great for Exeter. Looking at this, the average should nip above 20k on Saturday: http://stats.football365.com/dom/ENG/D2/attend.html I am I missing somthing Why has Colchester got a highest of 8810 but a capacity of 6200 :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 I am I missing somthing Why has Colchester got a highest of 8810 but a capacity of 6200 :confused: Layer Road was 6320. The 'Weston Homes Commnity Stadium' is 10,000 so maybe there is an overlap in the statistics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamsaint Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 But the idea of that sort of lost leader is that you create new demand. If everybody just pays £10 and doesn't take a child with them it doesn't create any new fans. It would serve the smart arses right if the gate-men won't let people with that type of ticket in unless they have the requisite child with them. Well I told the ticket office guy i just wanted the adult ticket, that there would be no kids with me, and was told this was fine. Why exactly would it " serve them right?" perhaps people who took up this deal are not proper fans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 I expect the club were not surprised that some would use it to save money, but it is a blunderbuss aproach spray enough shot and you'll hit something. The fans who have used it just to go by themselves may well want some more and go next time at ful price, a lot will give the kid tickets to friends and so the potential of new fans. Friuends of ours took their kids last leauge game and we got a call at 6 oclock saying they were still trying to prize their kid out of the club shop.He was a man u fan up to then.Now he is fully kitted up as a saints fan. Yes there are some who will use this to knock the club but for me, if it encourages another 100 people to become saints fans then it is all worhtwhile. Happy christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Monkey Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 Let me get this straight. Its £10 for and adult and child ticket, and what? Full price for just an adult? Thats ridiculous. We'll have about 18k in the ground then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowllyd Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 Except this lady wasn't lovely and had a very deep voice. Ruth Kelly is working in the ticket office at SMS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 Let me get this straight. Its £10 for and adult and child ticket, and what? Full price for just an adult? Thats ridiculous. We'll have about 18k in the ground then. Think it only applys to the family centre, got charged £24 buying a ticket in the Itchen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scummer Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 Let me get this straight. Its £10 for and adult and child ticket, and what? Full price for just an adult? Thats ridiculous. We'll have about 18k in the ground then. Only in the Chapel (family enclosure). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 Only in the Chapel (family enclosure). I would rather pay full price than sit in the chapel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 I would rather pay full price than sit in the chapel Indeed, will be even worse for Exeter, even more kids than normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 Going to be a sell out according to Solent, which i had on in car this morning as it took 1hr 30mins to go from Hedge End to Locks Heath. NC said he was really looking forward to seeing SMS full Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 Going to be a sell out according to Solent, which i had on in car this morning as it took 1hr 30mins to go from Hedge End to Locks Heath. NC said he was really looking forward to seeing SMS full If the majority do what they did against Norwich JPT and turn up expecting to get in five minutes before kickoff then the capacity crowd won't be achieved until half-time! Come early Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 (edited) Did the club not realise that single adults could buy an adult/child pair for £10 and only using the adult ticket? Leaving the child seat empty rather than paying £22 for a single seat, possibly even selling the child ticket aswell. Basically this deal is £10 for a single adult seat. Not that I would do it, as sitting in the family enclosure would be my idea of hell! Edited 23 December, 2009 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 Block 1 is now open for all you Itchen Northers And Block 43... so looks like we are taking their allocation too! Hopefully the people who get their tickets there are the people who like to stand and sing, not the families... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 Hopefully the people who get their tickets there are the people who like to stand and sing, not the families... Agreed, they should put a note on tickets for any part of the Northam saying if you don't want to sing and stand use one of the other stands. The £10 offer in the Family Centre should ensure all families are safely sat up there away from anyone who could offend them. Will be great to see the ground full again, hope Exeter can bring a couple of thousand to make it a decent atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 Agreed, they should put a note on tickets for any part of the Northam saying if you don't want to sing and stand use one of the other stands. The £10 offer in the Family Centre should ensure all families are safely sat up there away from anyone who could offend them. Will be great to see the ground full again, hope Exeter can bring a couple of thousand to make it a decent atmosphere. http://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/page/TicketNews/0,,10436~1895880,00.html Sold 800 so far out of a 1200 allocation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 http://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/page/TicketNews/0,,10436~1895880,00.html Sold 800 so far out of a 1200 allocation. As a club they are probably not used to buying away tickets in advance with small numbers travelling and in lower divisions often it is just pay on the day, so hopefully they'll fill the 1200 allocation, so we'd need 28,800 saints to top 30k, sounds like we are on for that at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 As a club they are probably not used to buying away tickets in advance with small numbers travelling and in lower divisions often it is just pay on the day, so hopefully they'll fill the 1200 allocation, so we'd need 28,800 saints to top 30k, sounds like we are on for that at the moment. Well going by their original ticket details page on their OS, they describe their allocation of 1200 being large. I don't think they will have many who will pay on the day as its Boxing Day with no trains so their options are limited, either supporters coaches or their own vehicle etc. I don't think they will bring many more than the 1200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSaint75 Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 Hi Guys, new to this forum so can;t post opening threads. Thought you may be interested in an ECFC internet tv show we produce called Kellows Bootlaces. Tis says Saints are his club, and you can see the interview about the game in part 2 of this weeks show... http://www.kellowsbootlaces.co.ukkellowsbootlaces.co.uk Cheers for that, not a bad little show. He certainly has a warm spot for Saints does Mr Tisdale. If he carries on the way he is, I wouldn't be opposed to him being SFC manager one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 Did the club not realise that single adults could buy an adult/child pair for £10 and only using the adult ticket? Leaving the child seat empty rather than paying £22 for a single seat, possibly even selling the child ticket aswell. Basically this deal is £10 for a single adult seat. Not that I would do it, as sitting in the family enclosure would be my idea of hell! maybe they won't let you through the turnstyle without a kid or two in tow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 maybe they won't let you through the turnstyle without a kid or two in tow. No chance. The stewards on the turnstile won't give a damn. What if someone had a genuine reason why the kid they brought the ticket for couldn't go(illness etc)? They wouldn't turn away the adult without the child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 No chance. The stewards on the turnstile won't give a damn. What if someone had a genuine reason why the kid they brought the ticket for couldn't go(illness etc)? They wouldn't turn away the adult without the child. In the olden days, kids would be passed back over the terrace wall and re-used. The design of SMS today would make that quite an interesting event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 No chance. The stewards on the turnstile won't give a damn. What if someone had a genuine reason why the kid they brought the ticket for couldn't go(illness etc)? They wouldn't turn away the adult without the child. The tickets might not even be different to a normal adult ticket anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedWillie Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 Chapel End now completely sold out...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joesaint Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 Chapel End now completely sold out...... does that include the the corners? sorry I really don't know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legod Third Coming Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 Sadly, I shall be at Kempton Park cheering home Ruby Walsh with the LGTC millions aboard. But enjoy my seat whoever is sat in it, and cheer on the lads to three big ones!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint simes Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 Bought tickets for friends at about 1500, there were about 2.5K left!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legod Third Coming Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 Bought tickets for friends at about 1500, there were about 2.5K left!! That is brilliant news!! Will be so good to get a real atmosphere going. I just hope the lads put on a show to get some of those people back regularly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 It _is_ good news. The bad news is I have a ticket and haven't seen them win in 3 plus years, particularly when they've had big holiday crowd. All runs have to finish eventually..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedWillie Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 does that include the the corners? sorry I really don't know OS site says so.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwarwick Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 It _is_ good news. The bad news is I have a ticket and haven't seen them win in 3 plus years, particularly when they've had big holiday crowd. All runs have to finish eventually..... Might be a good time for you to stay away then :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchris Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 Let me get this straight. Its £10 for and adult and child ticket, and what? Full price for just an adult? Thats ridiculous. We'll have about 18k in the ground then. I'm sorry but this policy stinks and I do not like it at all - not one bit!!! In fact I'm angry - very with this. I'm going, as I often do, with my son who is 18 and not earning. Total cost £44.00 !!!! Someone who may or may not have a youngster gets in for a total cost of £10.00 !!!! This system just does not work at all. I'd go with an adult full price and a nipper a nominal fiver but this system leaves me speachless - it just does not add up. I should have bought two lots of adult/child tickets and taken my lad for £20.00 !!! In fact I'm so against this rediculous system it will not encourage me to go again unless the club issue a statement saying it's a huge **** up and that I can have £22.00 back! It's rotten to the core and discriminates against honest fans ! This and the Echo fiasco are leading me to think that this 'Set Up' need to wind it in a bit and quickly - their judgment lately is showing signs of arrogance which even starts to push the limits of the previous administration..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_saint Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 Exeter have nearly sold their allocation of 1200 (in blocks 44 and 45) and they can pay on the day in blocks 45 (rest of) and 46 http://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10436~1913914,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 I'm sorry but this policy stinks and I do not like it at all - not one bit!!! In fact I'm angry - very with this. I'm going, as I often do, with my son who is 18 and not earning. Total cost £44.00 !!!! Someone who may or may not have a youngster gets in for a total cost of £10.00 !!!! This system just does not work at all. I'd go with an adult full price and a nipper a nominal fiver but this system leaves me speachless - it just does not add up. I should have bought two lots of adult/child tickets and taken my lad for £20.00 !!! In fact I'm so against this rediculous system it will not encourage me to go again unless the club issue a statement saying it's a huge **** up and that I can have £22.00 back! It's rotten to the core and discriminates against honest fans ! This and the Echo fiasco are leading me to think that this 'Set Up' need to wind it in a bit and quickly - their judgment lately is showing signs of arrogance which even starts to push the limits of the previous administration..... Lol calm down mate. It's a one-off deal designed to get more kids, the future generation of saints fans, to the game. The only way it is discriminating against honest fans is if dishonest fans take advantage; which quite obviously is not the club's intentions. With all due respect I think you need to have a look at it again and ask yourself whether this is 'arrogance', or an attempt by the club to make itself a family club again. Seeing as you are in the minority at being angry at the club I'd suggest it is the latter. Furthermore, in my opinion, although I'm obviously generalising a bit, the majority of people who are going to sit in the Chapel are either parents with their children, or older adults. Therefore the amount of people who are likely to try and 'play the system' is considerably smaller as that sort of demographic is not likely to want to sit in the Chapel anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 I'm sorry but this policy stinks and I do not like it at all - not one bit!!! In fact I'm angry - very with this. I'm going, as I often do, with my son who is 18 and not earning. Total cost £44.00 !!!! Someone who may or may not have a youngster gets in for a total cost of £10.00 !!!! This system just does not work at all. I'd go with an adult full price and a nipper a nominal fiver but this system leaves me speachless - it just does not add up. I should have bought two lots of adult/child tickets and taken my lad for £20.00 !!! In fact I'm so against this rediculous system it will not encourage me to go again unless the club issue a statement saying it's a huge **** up and that I can have £22.00 back! It's rotten to the core and discriminates against honest fans ! This and the Echo fiasco are leading me to think that this 'Set Up' need to wind it in a bit and quickly - their judgment lately is showing signs of arrogance which even starts to push the limits of the previous administration..... think you are missing the point. Club want to attract kids - future supporters to the family centre - and so are doing a promotion. most paid more for their ticket, myself included but don't begrudge filling the family area. Are you aware for instance the club often give free tickets to local teams? Its not rotten to the core! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
converted_saint Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 I'm sorry but this policy stinks and I do not like it at all - not one bit!!! In fact I'm angry - very with this. I'm going, as I often do, with my son who is 18 and not earning. Total cost £44.00 !!!! Someone who may or may not have a youngster gets in for a total cost of £10.00 !!!! This system just does not work at all. I'd go with an adult full price and a nipper a nominal fiver but this system leaves me speachless - it just does not add up. I should have bought two lots of adult/child tickets and taken my lad for £20.00 !!! In fact I'm so against this rediculous system it will not encourage me to go again unless the club issue a statement saying it's a huge **** up and that I can have £22.00 back! It's rotten to the core and discriminates against honest fans ! This and the Echo fiasco are leading me to think that this 'Set Up' need to wind it in a bit and quickly - their judgment lately is showing signs of arrogance which even starts to push the limits of the previous administration..... Jeez, get over yourself will you! You make it sound like you're being victimised. With these offers every season ticket holder stands to lose out a little bit. It's not like it happens every game. I'd rather have these offers run to get the stadium full than to watch the team playing in front of a half-empty ground. And anyway, just be grateful you've got a club to support at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 Exeter sold 1115 tickets only with 70 remaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAFE_SAINT Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 Exeter sold 1115 tickets only with 70 remaining. someone been on the Exeter website site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrZuess1979 the 2nd Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 someone been on the Exeter website site Easy for you to say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 I'm sorry but this policy stinks and I do not like it at all - not one bit!!! In fact I'm angry - very with this. I'm going, as I often do, with my son who is 18 and not earning. Total cost £44.00 !!!! Someone who may or may not have a youngster gets in for a total cost of £10.00 !!!! This system just does not work at all. I'd go with an adult full price and a nipper a nominal fiver but this system leaves me speachless - it just does not add up. I should have bought two lots of adult/child tickets and taken my lad for £20.00 !!! In fact I'm so against this rediculous system it will not encourage me to go again unless the club issue a statement saying it's a huge **** up and that I can have £22.00 back! It's rotten to the core and discriminates against honest fans ! This and the Echo fiasco are leading me to think that this 'Set Up' need to wind it in a bit and quickly - their judgment lately is showing signs of arrogance which even starts to push the limits of the previous administration..... And the TSW Drama Queen award 2009 goes to............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAFE_SAINT Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 Easy for you to say Oh my error Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchris Posted 23 December, 2009 Share Posted 23 December, 2009 think you are missing the point. Club want to attract kids - future supporters to the family centre - and so are doing a promotion. most paid more for their ticket, myself included but don't begrudge filling the family area. Are you aware for instance the club often give free tickets to local teams? Its not rotten to the core! I'm all for 'promotions' but they they have to be just a tiny bit logical. I have not said I'm against any promotions at all - on the contrary I would advocate them and promoting kids in particular. The thing is though, why discount adults to tho the tune of some 60% at the same time. If the offer was linked to those unemployed or on Social I would say that's fare enough but this 'offer' shows no sign of any thought process being employed what so ever and hides behind the 'lets get kids in' slogan as an excuse for a poorly thought out scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 24 December, 2009 Share Posted 24 December, 2009 I'm all for 'promotions' but they they have to be just a tiny bit logical. I have not said I'm against any promotions at all - on the contrary I would advocate them and promoting kids in particular. The thing is though, why discount adults to tho the tune of some 60% at the same time. If the offer was linked to those unemployed or on Social I would say that's fare enough but this 'offer' shows no sign of any thought process being employed what so ever and hides behind the 'lets get kids in' slogan as an excuse for a poorly thought out scheme. I think you do have a point in that certain adults, those with children, benefit over others, but realistically there's no other way to get kids in; you have to offer their parents an incentive to bring them. It's not as if you're actually losing out is it? You'd have been paying the same for a ticket whether this offer was on or not, so there's absolutely nothing to complain about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 24 December, 2009 Share Posted 24 December, 2009 (edited) It's not as if you're actually losing out is it? You'd have been paying the same for a ticket whether this offer was on or not, so there's absolutely nothing to complain about. Well you are wrong there... 4 adults wanting tickets behind the goal in the Northam would pay £88. 8 people (4 adults with 4 children) wanting tickets behind the goal in the Chapel would pay £40. Both sets of seats would have the same view but prices are massively different. In theory a group of 4 adults could take up the deal offer in the Chapel and not bring any children and save £48 compared to another group of 4 adults in the Northam. 8 tickets (including 4 adult) are under half the price of 4 adult tickets for the exact same view of the pitch. Crazy logic! The ticket office has messed this up. What they should have done is made all adult tickets stay at full price and give away free child tickets if brought with an adult ticket. Edited 24 December, 2009 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 24 December, 2009 Share Posted 24 December, 2009 Well you are wrong there... 4 adults wanting tickets behind the goal in the Northam would pay £88. 8 people (4 adults with 4 children) wanting tickets behind the goal in the Chapel would pay £40. Both sets of seats would have the same view but prices are massively different. In theory a group of 4 adults could take up the deal offer in the Chapel and not bring any children and save £48 compared to another group of 4 adults in the Northam. 8 tickets (including 4 adult) are under half the price of 4 adult tickets for the exact same view of the pitch. Crazy logic! The ticket office has messed this up. What they should have done is made all adult tickets stay at full price and give away free child tickets if brought with an adult ticket. Well no, I'm not wrong, because my point was that he has paid £44 for his tickets now and he would have paid that anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 24 December, 2009 Share Posted 24 December, 2009 i'm sorry but this policy stinks and i do not like it at all - not one bit!!! In fact i'm angry - very with this. I'm going, as i often do, with my son who is 18 and not earning. Total cost £44.00 !!!! Someone who may or may not have a youngster gets in for a total cost of £10.00 !!!! This system just does not work at all. I'd go with an adult full price and a nipper a nominal fiver but this system leaves me speachless - it just does not add up. I should have bought two lots of adult/child tickets and taken my lad for £20.00 !!! In fact i'm so against this rediculous system it will not encourage me to go again unless the club issue a statement saying it's a huge **** up and that i can have £22.00 back! It's rotten to the core and discriminates against honest fans ! This and the echo fiasco are leading me to think that this 'set up' need to wind it in a bit and quickly - their judgment lately is showing signs of arrogance which even starts to push the limits of the previous administration..... lmfao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ooooo Mariaaan Posted 24 December, 2009 Share Posted 24 December, 2009 It's a ploy to record a 'sell-out' - they most likely are fully aware that loads of adults without kids will bundle into the Chapel. Can't believe the post saying it'd be 'fair enough' giving discounts to the unemployed - sorry for having a job and contributing to society as opposed to taking from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West End Saint Posted 24 December, 2009 Share Posted 24 December, 2009 I dont mind when they do deals to get fans in kids for a quid whatever not bothered I have been a season ticket holder for a number of years but i dont see it as losing out when the club do a offer. I would much rather see a full St Marys and the next generation of Saints fans get the bug I think this years ST was good value. We are seeing our team win & score goals if it is with a full house so much the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 24 December, 2009 Share Posted 24 December, 2009 It's a ploy to record a 'sell-out' - they most likely are fully aware that loads of adults without kids will bundle into the Chapel. Can't believe the post saying it'd be 'fair enough' giving discounts to the unemployed - sorry for having a job and contributing to society as opposed to taking from it. So if there's loads of empty seats in the "sold-out" family area then the club will know they got it wrong and some fans have taken the club for mugs. Bet there aint. It's a great way to get kids there at this level of football, the club should be commended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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