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Post by statotheblue on Aug 15, 2015 19:09:10 GMT 1
My biggest disappointment was the size of our crowds in the Championship. At the time people blamed the prices. But our prices were very similar to those at Ipswich and despite the fact that we were very close to them in the league, their crowds were around 22,000 whereas we were getting around 8,000. Of course we could only get up to our capacity of around 11,000, but in the league I think this only happened in the home match against West Ham. You couldn't blame it on negative football either as, at the time, we were scoring a lot of goals at home. I do think that there are a couple of issues for casual supporters. One is the uncertainty and difficulty of parking which is difficult to deal with unless the club moves. The other is the slightly clunky ticketing system. If you buy tickets online you either have to get them sent out or collect them at the ground. I wonder if we could use the same system as at cinemas where you collect the ticket from a machine. I know that Bolton use this method. In the end perhaps Paul Scally is right. The only step change in attendances will come if we move grounds. The only other way is to do so well that we are nailed on for promotion to the championship. Nice thought ! call me gready but I prefer new ground and promotion. But promotion would my preferred option |
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Post by muppet on Aug 15, 2015 20:42:04 GMT 1
It's been said before, many times, we need to reduce the costs for the 13-18 age group to keep them coming. We lose a large number when they hit 13 due to cost, I myself have taken friends of my kids on numerous occasions, but don't anymore for this reason.
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