Mole Posted 4 May, 2009 Posted 4 May, 2009 For many owning a season ticket isn't an option for myriad reasons but there's no reason why everyone can't do their bit by purchasing a membership for £20. I've not bothered with a membership for the past few seasons, but if we get new owners i'll be buying one. Not because i think it'll be necessary, but because it'll help the club. I'd urge everyone not buying a season ticket to buy a membership.
Spudders Posted 4 May, 2009 Posted 4 May, 2009 I know of several people who have been able to buy match tickets online using membership numbers from previous years that were not renewed. The club needs to make it's online ticketing system more robust so people can't continue to do this. It may only be £20 per person, but if all those people HAD paid that extra £20 it all adds up.
alpine_saint Posted 4 May, 2009 Posted 4 May, 2009 For many owning a season ticket isn't an option for myriad reasons but there's no reason why everyone can't do their bit by purchasing a membership for £20. I've not bothered with a membership for the past few seasons, but if we get new owners i'll be buying one. Not because i think it'll be necessary, but because it'll help the club. I'd urge everyone not buying a season ticket to buy a membership. I may do this.
NickG Posted 4 May, 2009 Posted 4 May, 2009 for those who won't be getting a season ticket next year... ..get one!
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 4 May, 2009 Posted 4 May, 2009 I actually don't own a season ticket, but went to 21 matches this year, and will be getting a season ticket and membership this year. The thought of losing our club has made me realise how important it is.
Iowsaintsfan Posted 4 May, 2009 Posted 4 May, 2009 I havent had a season ticket for a couple of years (due to work not because of any other matter) though continued to get my membership renewed even then and will continue to do it next season until i can get my season ticket back again
pilsburydoughboy Posted 4 May, 2009 Posted 4 May, 2009 I shall be buying a season ticket. I did not purchase one this season but count me in.
yorkie Posted 4 May, 2009 Posted 4 May, 2009 Not being picky - but so what if you can buy tickets online without re-newing the membership? If you are a customer surely it is your choice as to how you buy a ticket - online or at the ticket office? For once in my life I believe I should invest in a season ticket to give the club the must needed injection of cash. Sure I won't be there every game, and may spend more visiting other stadiums - but that doesn't seem to matter. However I think I will only do this is the club's new owners show so balls in changing the ethos at SMS. We need an experienced manager, a new squad of experienced and young hungry players to compliment our own rising stars. I read somewhere that Norwich has already sold over 19,000 STs for next season - I'd like to think we could at least match this now Rupert is gone. New hope could generate a significant income stream for next year at -10points or not. My only fear is that 3-seasons of dross has turned people off, and even the likes of MLT coming back will not be enough. The team needs to start performing from the start next season then then crowds may return. Being entertained is one thing - losing virtually every other week at SMS is unacceptable. Sort out the defence, gets some balls in midfield, and find someone who isn't scared of scoring and we may be on to a winner. So in summary they may get my money if: 1. There is an experienced MAnager in place 2. We invest in some full backs 3. We add some steel to midfield 4. We get a goalscorer 5. No more televised games...until we draw a big gun in the FA Cup! Well at least next season we won't have a TV jinx to worry about - can't see Div 1 being televised live can I?
eelpie Posted 4 May, 2009 Posted 4 May, 2009 For many owning a season ticket isn't an option for myriad reasons but there's no reason why everyone can't do their bit by purchasing a membership for £20. I've not bothered with a membership for the past few seasons, but if we get new owners i'll be buying one. Not because i think it'll be necessary, but because it'll help the club. I'd urge everyone not buying a season ticket to buy a membership. Very good call. It would be unthinkable imho for those of us who love the club so much not to be members if we are not able to attend every match and purchase a Season Ticket.
these things take time Posted 4 May, 2009 Posted 4 May, 2009 What does buying a membership actually entitle you to?
benjii Posted 4 May, 2009 Posted 4 May, 2009 I was thinking about getting a membership for the upcoming season for the main reason that it might be hard to get tickets to certain away matches without one.
saintinlondon Posted 4 May, 2009 Posted 4 May, 2009 I know of several people who have been able to buy match tickets online using membership numbers from previous years that were not renewed. The club needs to make it's online ticketing system more robust so people can't continue to do this. It may only be £20 per person, but if all those people HAD paid that extra £20 it all adds up. that would explain why i had three last year then!
Charlie2008 Posted 4 May, 2009 Posted 4 May, 2009 For many owning a season ticket isn't an option for myriad reasons but there's no reason why everyone can't do their bit by purchasing a membership for £20. I've not bothered with a membership for the past few seasons, but if we get new owners i'll be buying one. Not because i think it'll be necessary, but because it'll help the club. I'd urge everyone not buying a season ticket to buy a membership. Good shout. Have let my family's memberships go in recent seasons as tickets are easily available when required but got caught out in the play-off season when I couldn't get tickets. Lets get the membership levels up. COYR.
ooohTerryHurlock Posted 4 May, 2009 Posted 4 May, 2009 Surely the membership needs to be rebadged and jazzed up a bit. I would go for something like £30 quid to join - but you get one free match ticket for every membership. This would encourage a few people to sign up. Also get a significant discount on a future game. Plus the already associated benefits (whatever they are) So if you get 100 000 members - Brings in £3m - Obviously this will help get a few sell outs next season - They really do need to hit the ground running with a few good initiatives and marketing ideas - A new start means with regard to everything! Lots of Drive, Lots of enthusiasm. lots of passion.... as someone said Lets Have Fun in League One!!!
Mole Posted 4 May, 2009 Author Posted 4 May, 2009 What does buying a membership actually entitle you to? Not a lot to be honest, priority on tickets for small capacity away days and play-off games is the only reason you'd need one, but like i say it's a good way of supporting the new owners.
eurosaint Posted 4 May, 2009 Posted 4 May, 2009 Surely the membership needs to be rebadged and jazzed up a bit. I would go for something like £30 quid to join - but you get one free match ticket for every membership. This would encourage a few people to sign up. Also get a significant discount on a future game. Plus the already associated benefits (whatever they are) So if you get 100 000 members - Brings in £3m - Obviously this will help get a few sell outs next season - They really do need to hit the ground running with a few good initiatives and marketing ideas - A new start means with regard to everything! Lots of Drive, Lots of enthusiasm. lots of passion.... as someone said Lets Have Fun in League One!!! Are you on drugs ???
RedAndWhite91 Posted 4 May, 2009 Posted 4 May, 2009 I shall be buying a season ticket. I did not purchase one this season but count me in. Same with me, and I look forward to it.
lenwilkins Posted 4 May, 2009 Posted 4 May, 2009 For many owning a season ticket isn't an option for myriad reasons but there's no reason why everyone can't do their bit by purchasing a membership for £20. I've not bothered with a membership for the past few seasons, but if we get new owners i'll be buying one. Not because i think it'll be necessary, but because it'll help the club. I'd urge everyone not buying a season ticket to buy a membership. Nice to see you've made up with Rupert. You do know he's coming back don't you?
Mole Posted 4 May, 2009 Author Posted 4 May, 2009 Nice to see you've made up with Rupert. You do know he's coming back don't you? Obviously if the paracite does return i'll be boycotting.
70's Mike Posted 4 May, 2009 Posted 4 May, 2009 lots of things to weigh up before i buy the three i have had at sms since it opened:- 1) will youngest son (14) want to go 2) will eldest son , who is in his 3rd year at uni, be living near enough to go to home games 3) cost 4) if i am going on my home will i go to every game , so is a season ticket cost effective 5) is rupert involved in any way shape or form
INFLUENCED.COM Posted 4 May, 2009 Posted 4 May, 2009 because it'll help the club. Obviously if the paracite does return i'll be boycotting. The club will STILL need help ??
70's Mike Posted 4 May, 2009 Posted 4 May, 2009 The club will STILL need help ?? IF he returns imo it will beyond help, no matter what
Toomer Posted 4 May, 2009 Posted 4 May, 2009 I have had a ST for 23 years last season was the worst of the lot including the Branfoot days, there are one or two who will say I will damage the club but the bottom line is. Lowe involved I will not renew. Lowe not involved I will renew.
Mole Posted 4 May, 2009 Author Posted 4 May, 2009 The club will STILL need help ?? Well tough ****, if Lowe is involved the club can get ****ed.
INFLUENCED.COM Posted 4 May, 2009 Posted 4 May, 2009 Well tough ****, if Lowe is involved the club can get ****ed. He is not the club...you do know that, don't you ?? Ive always supported Southampton Football Club not The Chairman of Southampton Football Club
Mole Posted 4 May, 2009 Author Posted 4 May, 2009 He is not the club...you do know that, don't you ?? Ive always supported Southampton Football Club not The Chairman of Southampton Football Club Good for you.
Griffo Posted 4 May, 2009 Posted 4 May, 2009 Will renew no matter what the circumstances. Unless I die or something.
SFC Forever Posted 4 May, 2009 Posted 4 May, 2009 He is not the club...you do know that, don't you ?? Ive always supported Southampton Football Club not The Chairman of Southampton Football Club If he returns he will be the club. The club will sink or swim and all down to him.
INFLUENCED.COM Posted 4 May, 2009 Posted 4 May, 2009 If he returns he will be the club. The club will sink or swim and all down to him. Can't agree with that, how many fans knew who the chairman was when they first started supporting THEIR club
rocknrollman no2 Posted 4 May, 2009 Posted 4 May, 2009 Can't agree with that, how many fans knew who the chairman was when they first started supporting THEIR club Good point.I didnt know who the Chairman was,but back then the Chairman didnt do his best to try and see how many times he could get Saints relegated.
INFLUENCED.COM Posted 4 May, 2009 Posted 4 May, 2009 Good point.I didnt know who the Chairman was,but back then the Chairman didnt do his best to try and see how many times he could get Saints relegated. I thought players got teams relegated
jawillwill Posted 4 May, 2009 Posted 4 May, 2009 Will renew no matter what the circumstances. Unless I die or something. People like you are bringing the club to its knees. Stop thinking of reasons not to purchase one!
70's Mike Posted 4 May, 2009 Posted 4 May, 2009 Can't agree with that, how many fans knew who the chairman was when they first started supporting THEIR club Exactly that is the point , with Lowe it is always about him not the club and he cannot change
rocknrollman no2 Posted 4 May, 2009 Posted 4 May, 2009 I thought players got teams relegated I think if we could make a super team out of all the players in Man U,Arsenal and Chelsea,Lowe would still manage to send us down.
Saint Bones Posted 5 May, 2009 Posted 5 May, 2009 I'll be renewing my membership. As an OS supporter it's one of the few ways i can help.
stanthemanfairoak Posted 5 May, 2009 Posted 5 May, 2009 I have had a ST for 23 years last season was the worst of the lot including the Branfoot days, there are one or two who will say I will damage the club but the bottom line is. Lowe involved I will not renew. Lowe not involved I will renew.me to ,anything with lowe involved and i`m out
SKATE_HATE Posted 5 May, 2009 Posted 5 May, 2009 I shall be buying my first season ticket this year and a junior membership for my son who has just turned one. He won't be coming to any games obviously but I want him in that junior saints thing. Sooner a buyer is sorted out and they go on sale the better!
ooohTerryHurlock Posted 5 May, 2009 Posted 5 May, 2009 Are you on drugs ??? Hmmm ... may have even overreached my own optimistic goals with that one... How about 30 000 members as an initial target! achievable with the fact that you get a icket with your membership.
eurosaint Posted 5 May, 2009 Posted 5 May, 2009 Hmmm ... may have even overreached my own optimistic goals with that one... How about 30 000 members as an initial target! achievable with the fact that you get a icket with your membership. I admire your optimism but I reckon if we get between 5,000 - 10,000 we'll be lucky !
Mole Posted 30 May, 2009 Author Posted 30 May, 2009 Bump. It really is crucial we support the new guys. Buy a membership and show your support.
OldNick Posted 30 May, 2009 Posted 30 May, 2009 Bump. It really is crucial we support the new guys. Buy a membership and show your support.good idea Stanley
paulwantsapint Posted 30 May, 2009 Posted 30 May, 2009 I will be gettin membership for myself Does anyone know what free gifts the kids will get with their junior membership? They always used to be worth the cost alone before you even considered using them to buy tickets, if they are still worth will get my nieces in australia junior membership
Nineteen Canteen Posted 30 May, 2009 Posted 30 May, 2009 'Of good and evil much they argued then, Of happiness and final misery, Passion and apathy, and glory and shame, Vain wisdom all, and false philosophy'. Milton - Paradise (still) lost Many haven't agreed with me but my passion and commitment to the club has never wavered regardless of my personal opinions. Stanley you represent everything that is apathetic and shameful about football supporters and unfortunately we have more than our fair share and it's highly ironic indeed that you choose to bump this thread today not knowing if greater evils personal to you lie ahead that may yet cause you to reverse quicker than an Italian tank.
Mole Posted 30 May, 2009 Author Posted 30 May, 2009 Please ignore the troll. The thread shouldn't be ruined on account of Nineteen Canteen.
Nineteen Canteen Posted 30 May, 2009 Posted 30 May, 2009 Please ignore the troll. The thread shouldn't be ruined on account of Nineteen Canteen. Ruin a thread and supported his club. You are more troll like than the past masters of such activity. Bring back Corp Ho and Scooby. Are you still googling user names?
Daren W Posted 30 May, 2009 Posted 30 May, 2009 Please ignore the troll. The thread shouldn't be ruined on account of Nineteen Canteen. I will be getting my seat back for next season on a season ticket... If that doesn't get the troll fishing, nothing will...
Mole Posted 30 May, 2009 Author Posted 30 May, 2009 Welldone for ruining another thread. You're pathetic. Mods please lock this thread now.
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