suewhistle Posted 26 August, 2013 Share Posted 26 August, 2013 Anyway, I came on here to comment on captainchris's point which I think is a reasonable one. If you really, really want a ticket you'll probably be able to get one, but marketing is also about trying to persuade the undecided. You might be planning to watch at the pub or wherever, but if you knew tickets were available you might change your mind and make the effort. A ticker tape banner on the website for example, so that you know that a call to the ticket office is worth the effort of waiting in a queue or faffing about on the web-site: and there have been enough stories about problems there to put people off that route. It's all about making it easier for people and reducing barriers. I think the current pricing model is dangerous if it prevents a new generation of fans developing. Even with my age group there are mutterings in the pub from reasonably paid people about the cost. When I was a student a ticket was about 3 or 4 times the price of a drink in the pub: now I hate to think about it. It's also interesting that this subject re-occurs and I think it reflects the fact that we all like being part of a full house and the artmosphere it engenders. It also comes across better on TV as well, so perhaps some special offers for younger age groups (for example) could come out of the marketing budget! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 26 August, 2013 Share Posted 26 August, 2013 Take into account that the man has to earn about £48 before tax just to buy a ticket. That is a lot of money for the average working fan. There again we want Saints to have star players etc and so have to contribute by paying this type of price I assume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyin Posted 26 August, 2013 Share Posted 26 August, 2013 No one seems to have mentioned it was our first season back in the PL last year. We could have got the same attendance against Bashley. Saying that, watching from afar, there did seem to be a fair few empty seats going in the first half against Sunderland. Unfortunately, as is often the case, I was asleep by the time the 2nd half started. I know, I'm a terrible fan...if such a word is allowed to be applied to one that has attended 1 game in three years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 26 August, 2013 Share Posted 26 August, 2013 I see Turkish is being a bullying **** again. Anyway, why would I need to mention those two subjects when Turkish seem to mention it every time I see one of his posts, and _far_ more than I ever have. He likes to give the impression that I do by constantly repeating the fact, but you've probably all noticed how unpleasant and repetitive he is on this board... Calm down Suzy, I thought one of the best things about your mob was your sense of humour. Btw how can I bully you when you've hot me on ignore? Or at least I think you have you might have mentioned it once or twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 26 August, 2013 Share Posted 26 August, 2013 I see Turkish is being a bullying **** again. Anyway, why would I need to mention those two subjects when Turkish seem to mention it every time I see one of his posts, and _far_ more than I ever have. He likes to give the impression that I do by constantly repeating the fact, but you've probably all noticed how unpleasant and repetitive he is on this board... It's like being in the playground again with him and kraken, just put them on ignore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 26 August, 2013 Author Share Posted 26 August, 2013 It's like being in the playground again with him and kraken, just put them on ignore. I wish you would, it would spare me from your constant idiocy. Remind me who it was that bustled into this thread with the abuse and insults? Have a look at yourself before throwing out the accusations, pal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 26 August, 2013 Share Posted 26 August, 2013 It's for the extra cameras the TV companies have demanded when they do live games. Two in the Kingsland, one each that is focused just on the managers. So the current record attendance cannot now be beaten because the capacity has been reduced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 26 August, 2013 Share Posted 26 August, 2013 It's like being in the playground again with him and kraken, just put them on ignore. She already has, didnt you know? Anyway, as Krackers says, I wish you would. You seem to be making a very poor attempt to take over from DPS as the forum hardman but are too much of an imbecile to pull it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 26 August, 2013 Share Posted 26 August, 2013 Not commenting on the attendance, save to say that the 3 rows behind me at the back of block 30 have been removed so that they can extend the TV gantry (why they need to do that, I have no idea - is it a BT thing?) so that must knock total capacity down by about 100 I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 26 August, 2013 Share Posted 26 August, 2013 It's like being in the playground again with him and kraken, just put them on ignore. Meanwhile, not in the playground... It's a sign of you being a c@ck. You is well clever, I bet you passed GCSE maths? What are you babbling on about you complete ***t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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