Saint86 Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 With all the negative press stories and hysteria...Are there people holding off renewing their season tickets in the hope of some good news? I can imagine that inaction from the club must be damaging sales? Or perhaps, inaction until after the renewals is in the clubs interest in light of what may come... Anyway, thought it might prove an interesting discussion. I currently hold one in Bristol for the record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeintheslowlane Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 (edited) Nope...paid for mine 3 weeks ago. What are you going to do sit around the radio or try to follow it on a crap feed whilst biting your nails to the bone. I'll be at St. Mary's shouting myself hoarse like I have done for the last 55+ years, hoping for another cracking season like the last. For those who don't understand it's call being a supporter. Edited 22 May, 2014 by lifeintheslowlane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 I'm hesitating purely to wait for my credit card to go on to the next month. Will be renewing next week. Currently debating whether to get an extra ST for my youngest who's been hassling me to take him with his brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 I'm paid weekly so waiting until the last minute so I can pay it all in one go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 No hesitation at all. I will want to be at the games regardless (If there is a Southampton FC I will support it) so why waste the early bird discount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVER THE HILL Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 I've renewed mine, I'm confident things will work out nowhere near as bad as many on here predict. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon Saint Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 Ordered my first S/T for 10 years, and the first I am actually paying for! I'm a little anxious about what the summer will bring, though still very much looking forward to going to games a lot more regularly than I have been doing while living up North. I've missed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Grute Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 support saints regardless- always have, always will so renewed straight away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 If I could afford it I would get a ST regardless of what is or isn't happening off the pitch nothing better than being at SMS at 3.00 on a Saturday afternoon..................sadly I can't afford it:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 Four of us all renewed. It's the Saints FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 If I lived in Soton, or South of the M4, I'd have a ST regardless of who pulls the shirt on, who's in the boardroom or who's in the dug out. We are the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 Obviously I don't go to matches, but this thread is a no brainer for any footy fan of any club if they have the cash. However, I can see how it might be a brain teaser for a plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 Obviously I don't go to matches, but this thread is a no brainer for any footy fan of any club if they have the cash. However, I can see how it might be a brain teaser for a plastic. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintstriumph Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 I have had my season ticket in block 24 for 6 seasons, this season the club will not allow me to renew it, so I won't be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 As long as I can afford it each year I will renew, no matter what is going on off the pitch. But I am waiting until I get paid next week to renew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoPints Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 Haven't renewed yet but that's only because I haven't been able to renew my daughters online (for some reason) so I'll have to go down to SMS when I have time (which is running out fast!). No hesitation in getting a ST though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 Nope got mine a week or so ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan The Flames Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 I'm waiting to see what the kit looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefoggy Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 Re-newed. Getting harder and harder to justify to the missus but the thought of not being a season ticket holder is just not an option. Anyway, been a ST holder longer than i have known her so no brainer really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born In The 80s Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 First year in 25 that i won't be renewing. Unfortunately it's just got too expensive now. Just can't justify paying that much when i'm saving for a house and I can watch every game live down the pub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 http://southamptonfc.pvxgateway.com/ KEEP getting told not available so unable to renew at present Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyinthesky Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 Four of us have renewed and I will probably continue to do so through hell and high water. Too many years a fan/customer (whatever you like to call it) to give up now However that doesn't stop me occasionally wondering why I put so much time, effort and money going to watch over paid, and often over hyped, prima donnas running round kicking a bit of leather. Admission prices are too high and it would be good if the League or FA Cup games could be really cheap to attract the floating fan I find myself really enjoying the summer break but will be back in August hoping for the best but fearing the worst!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 http://southamptonfc.pvxgateway.com/ KEEP getting told not available so unable to renew at present Yes, me too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Tone Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 Renewed on the second day we could, but it is getting so bloody expensive that we did hesitate. I have to say that if AL goes, we will at first regret renewing, but I suspect that after c40years of regular football watching, we will soon get hooked again. Hope we don't sign too many jobbing mercenaries though if we have to replace several players. It's easier to really support players you've seen develop from youngsters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 Renewed again without hesitation. It's a way of life for me and my boy. He is now at university in Sheffield but gets the train down to Solihull and we drive down to the game together. Priceless moments together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 Renewed again without hesitation. It's a way of life for me and my boy. He is now at university in Sheffield but gets the train down to Solihull and we drive down to the game together. Priceless moments together. Aye. My old man is getting dementia and this is one of the things he loves, as does my nipper when my old man can't make it (but **** me, he's 8 and talks about nothing else other than Saints!!! All day, every day) . Was confusing for my old man when we ran out vs Newcastle as he couldn't quite get it that we weren't wearing stripes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 Renewed today (never got around to it until now!) and found it to be a very smooth online transaction, pity that they charge a quid for the credit card transaction, it just seems unnecessary as it is such a tiny percentage of the total, just an irritant really !! COYS:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeySFC Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 No hesitation for me, I support the team not a couple of footballers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 Renewed today (never got around to it until now!) and found it to be a very smooth online transaction, pity that they charge a quid for the credit card transaction, it just seems unnecessary as it is such a tiny percentage of the total, just an irritant really !! COYS:) I got charged 2x £2.50 for my 2 tickets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 support saints regardless- always have, always will so renewed straight away Same. Wife and I renewed straight away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThorpG Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 No hesitation - had a season ticket during the Dutch Duo era and when we were bottom of League One. Easy decision now compared to back then when you knew were going to be watching a lot of dross. Now - talented squad, good to watch, full stadium. Easy decision... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoozer Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 Renewed without hesitation a couple of weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobM Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 Renewed also with no hesitation at all. Club legends come and go, replaced by future legends, who will also leave one day. That's football, that's life. I'm a Southampton fan first and foremost and I want to watch them as much as I can. I am very fortunate that I can afford and justify the season ticket and I am able to attend every home game. These were my only considerations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 Aye. My old man is getting dementia and this is one of the things he loves, as does my nipper when my old man can't make it (but **** me, he's 8 and talks about nothing else other than Saints!!! All day, every day) . Was confusing for my old man when we ran out vs Newcastle as he couldn't quite get it that we weren't wearing stripes. This makes it all worthwhile. Priceless times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 I'd have a ST regardless of who pulls the shirt on, who's in the boardroom or who's in the dug out. We are the club. True, and as we all are. If only the club realised that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 True, and as we all are. If only the club realised that. Go on I'll bite.....how have the club not realised that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 Still hesitating because of the increased expense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeySFC Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 Still hesitating because of the increased expense. What, £30? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringwood Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 Renewed all 3, had to wait on new credit card 0% for 12months, once again the online system would not bring them all together so just rang up, easy peasy. Just hope we dont get to many games moved about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_jas Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 I would love to get a season ticket, but due to travel cost it isn't possible. Instead will still going to as many games as I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 Renewing on Tuesday when I get paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delboy Dave Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 Makes me a bit sad reading some posts on here that people are waiting for pay day, new credit cards, old credit cards to clear etc, basically busting a gut to find a way of paying for a season ticket when the people they're paying to watch couldn't give a flying **** about the fans, and earn the same in a week as what fans do in a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampersound Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 Want to renewal but we have decided to move back to the Southampton area after 9 years away and I just can't afford it right now. My son is gutted and that also has an affect on my nephew who I've taken for the last two years also. Gutted but at least I will pick and choose my matches I can watch and will take the hit next season at full price! Might go along and watch Eastleigh in the Conf too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammysaint Posted 22 May, 2014 Share Posted 22 May, 2014 I would love to have the option to wait before i renew, however im not renweing due to monies and 2nd child on the way however should one of my 45 or 50-1 bets come in on sat of which has a 2 pound stake i will renew as that plus my savings takes me to the 300 mark and il pay the extra on my credit card, no matter whos in charge or whos wearing our strip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancsaint Posted 23 May, 2014 Share Posted 23 May, 2014 support saints regardless- always have, always will so renewed straight away +1 Mancsaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 23 May, 2014 Share Posted 23 May, 2014 Renewed also with no hesitation at all. Club legends come and go, replaced by future legends, who will also leave one day. That's football, that's life. I'm a Southampton fan first and foremost and I want to watch them as much as I can. I am very fortunate that I can afford and justify the season ticket and I am able to attend every home game. These were my only considerations. Spot on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 23 May, 2014 Share Posted 23 May, 2014 I got charged 2x £2.50 for my 2 tickets! That's really strange, I bought 1 ticket, paid by MasterCard and was charged one pound only ! (I double checked just to be sure!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant Posted 23 May, 2014 Share Posted 23 May, 2014 As above - it's only a matter of whether I can afford it. Fortunately I still can. Ideally we'll keep our best squad but damn, we've had to watch some crap over the years. If that didn't dull my love of watching Saints play I doubt anything would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 23 May, 2014 Share Posted 23 May, 2014 Getting my first ever ST. Always fancied it, but I think this is the first year I can really justify it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 23 May, 2014 Share Posted 23 May, 2014 I'm hesitating purely to wait for my credit card to go on to the next month. Will be renewing next week. Thanks for reminding me, just had my statement so now safe. It is a very big line on my budget though, and I'm on a limited income although hope to hear good news next week about some temporary work. I also get annoyed when they change to Sundays at short notice: plenty of us here also involved with amateur football. So yes, renewal not dependent on the stars playing for us: I remember Speedie, Dixon, Perry Groves, Paul Moody - need I go on?! PS: I forgive Paul Moody for at least being a trier... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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