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Re: Season Tickets 23/24

by Snowflake Royal » 24 May 2023 21:18

Can't be right, attendances will definitely be sub 10k next season.

People said.

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Re: Season Tickets 23/24

by RoyalBlue » 01 Jun 2023 19:22

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Hound Some of the food is crap but you can easily bring your own. Drinks are pretty standard - not sure it’s much different to anywhere else

The fanzone bit with the big tv showing the prem game is good. The pizzas there are good, not tried anything else.

There is a crappy McDonalds, Costa and Itsu about 5 mins walk away. It’s fine really. It could do with a pub or two nearby but we all know that


Lager is more expensive than both Spurs and West ham, £6.10 for Heineken is shocking.


Not for West Ham



Spurs isn't the best example to use either, seeing as they actually have a brewery on-site.


Try the prices in MLS. $15 for a beer at Charlotte FC (around $10 at Atlanta Utd) and it's not even an English Imperial pint! :cry: And the supporters sections still throw their beers in the air when their teams score!

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Re: Season Tickets 23/24

by JR » 01 Jun 2023 21:06

RG30 Not sure who from the STAR board thought this statement was a good idea but have to say feels a bit misjudged. Of the ST holders I've spoken to no one was in disagreement with prices rising, especially with the reasons outlined reasonably;

Reading Football Club this week announced prices for Season Tickets ahead of the 2023/24 EFL League One season. Many supporters were dismayed to see prices increase over the prior season despite the drop from The Championship into the third tier of English Football.

We acknowledge that prices have been static for a number of seasons, and that an increase would inevitably be required, but to have it come at this stage when fans have just been delivered the blow of relegation is a difficult situation.

Of great concern is that the announcement is the first major communication from the club since that relegation was confirmed. We have yet to hear from Senior Leadership as to what actions have been taken thus far, and when fans can expect more information on the new manager, how we will be operating as a club going forward, and what to expect for those behind the scenes who may face cutbacks as the club adjusts to life in a lower division.

News that we have seen a great response in terms of sales of new and renewed Season Tickets is of no surprise, as our loyal fanbase will always support this club regardless of which league they find themselves in. It is critical that Reading Football Club understand that this loyalty deserves the respect and consideration to be open and address our circumstances with those fans directly.

Leading with a call to lend financial backing to the club during a tough economic climate for many, while remaining silent on where we stand as regards the owner’s commitment, the process by which we are selecting our new manager and the reality of how the club will operate next season, is thoroughly backwards and does not paint the club in good light.


https://star-reading.org/news/statement-season-ticket-pricing


Completely agree - very naive from STAR and missing the majority view.

I think the majority based on my interactions have had a little sigh that the first increase being once relegated, but are sensible enough to realise that:

a) we are in a significant inflationary environment so an increase is required
b) the club has somewhat inexplicably kept prices low for so long
c) the new prices are still favourable compared to most of the other League One clubs. Which given the average wage in Reading compared to say Fleetwood, means the average fan is far better off.

My Adult season ticket is £14.34 a game - that is phenomenal value.

STAR should be issuing an apology to the club about their knee jerk communications - better to say nothing at all than to say something foolish.

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Re: Season Tickets 23/24

by Snowflake Royal » 02 Jun 2023 08:16

Yeah,it's criticism for.the sake of criiticism. Very twitter entitlement

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Re: Season Tickets 23/24

by Hendo » 02 Jun 2023 11:21

Renewed.


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Re: Season Tickets 23/24

by Ark Royal » 02 Jun 2023 13:11

Renewed. Works out at £10.43/game, so a bargain.

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Re: Season Tickets 23/24

by On Strings » 02 Jun 2023 13:38

Having to wait until the end of June due to a new car but will be getting a season ticket again after a few years without one. Wilder the decider here. Actually feel we're starting to get somewhere again now we have Bowen upstairs and now a proven manager at L1 and Championship level. Hopefully the years of mismanagement upstairs are now behind us.

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Re: Season Tickets 23/24

by Royal_jimmy » 02 Jun 2023 23:42

Hopefully but I wouldn't count your chickens. More stuff upstairs could happen yet

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Re: Season Tickets 23/24

by windermereROYAL » 03 Jun 2023 09:30

A little known fact regarding OAP concessions, if a person turns 65 during the season, no matter when it is they are entitled to the discount for that season, but if you try to do it online it will still charge the full amount. you need to call the TO.


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Re: Season Tickets 23/24

by RG30 » 03 Jun 2023 10:27

It does address that in the FAQ section tbf. Would imagine it needs to be overridden manually.

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Re: Season Tickets 23/24

by Needle » 03 Jun 2023 18:06

On Strings Having to wait until the end of June due to a new car but will be getting a season ticket again after a few years without one. Wilder the decider here. Actually feel we're starting to get somewhere again now we have Bowen upstairs and now a proven manager at L1 and Championship level. Hopefully the years of mismanagement upstairs are now behind us.


Excellent.

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Re: Season Tickets 23/24

by Sutekh » 04 Jun 2023 08:43

Ark Royal Renewed. Works out at £10.43/game, so a bargain.


Norwich have sold all their STs already. Mind you they had been on sale since March from what I can make out.

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Re: Season Tickets 23/24

by Clyde1998 » 04 Jun 2023 10:21

I wonder how many season tickets we will sell this season.

The trend has been negative for most of the past decade:
2011-12 - 12,395
2012-13 - 17,447 (+41%)
2013-14 - 14,547 (-17%)
2014-15 - 12,552 (-14%)
2015-16 - 12,685 (+1%)
2016-17 - 11,497 (-9%)
2017-18 - 11,586 (+1%)
2018-19 - 10,052 (-13%)
2019-20 - 9,561 (-5%)
2020-21 - NA
2021-22 - 8,346 (-13% on 2019-20)

Season ticket sales were down a third when comparing 2011-12 to 2021-22.


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Re: Season Tickets 23/24

by tidus_mi2 » 05 Jun 2023 20:17

Clyde1998 I wonder how many season tickets we will sell this season.

The trend has been negative for most of the past decade:
2011-12 - 12,395
2012-13 - 17,447 (+41%)
2013-14 - 14,547 (-17%)
2014-15 - 12,552 (-14%)
2015-16 - 12,685 (+1%)
2016-17 - 11,497 (-9%)
2017-18 - 11,586 (+1%)
2018-19 - 10,052 (-13%)
2019-20 - 9,561 (-5%)
2020-21 - NA
2021-22 - 8,346 (-13% on 2019-20)

Season ticket sales were down a third when comparing 2011-12 to 2021-22.

I would estimate an increase due to the slightly more positive messages coming from the club (when they aren't radio silent) and the novelty of a League One journey.

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Re: Season Tickets 23/24

by blythspartan » 06 Jun 2023 07:52

Renewed and I can’t wait for next season and a good away day at Pompey.

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Re: Season Tickets 23/24

by Dirk Gently » 06 Jun 2023 10:44

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Clyde1998 I wonder how many season tickets we will sell this season.

The trend has been negative for most of the past decade:
2011-12 - 12,395
2012-13 - 17,447 (+41%)
2013-14 - 14,547 (-17%)
2014-15 - 12,552 (-14%)
2015-16 - 12,685 (+1%)
2016-17 - 11,497 (-9%)
2017-18 - 11,586 (+1%)
2018-19 - 10,052 (-13%)
2019-20 - 9,561 (-5%)
2020-21 - NA
2021-22 - 8,346 (-13% on 2019-20)

Season ticket sales were down a third when comparing 2011-12 to 2021-22.

I would estimate an increase due to the slightly more positive messages coming from the club (when they aren't radio silent) and the novelty of a League One journey.


But that might be counterbalanced by a drop in sales as people won't be worried about getting tickets for bigger games.

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Re: Season Tickets 23/24

by Royal_jimmy » 06 Jun 2023 12:50

I bet some fans will buy season tickets to have a shot of tickets for Oxford away

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Re: Season Tickets 23/24

by Snowflake Royal » 06 Jun 2023 17:50

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Clyde1998 I wonder how many season tickets we will sell this season.

The trend has been negative for most of the past decade:
2011-12 - 12,395
2012-13 - 17,447 (+41%)
2013-14 - 14,547 (-17%)
2014-15 - 12,552 (-14%)
2015-16 - 12,685 (+1%)
2016-17 - 11,497 (-9%)
2017-18 - 11,586 (+1%)
2018-19 - 10,052 (-13%)
2019-20 - 9,561 (-5%)
2020-21 - NA
2021-22 - 8,346 (-13% on 2019-20)

Season ticket sales were down a third when comparing 2011-12 to 2021-22.

I would estimate an increase due to the slightly more positive messages coming from the club (when they aren't radio silent) and the novelty of a League One journey.


But that might be counterbalanced by a drop in sales as people won't be worried about getting tickets for bigger games.

When was that an issue last in the Championship?

More likely to want the points to secure away tickets to new grounds with small capacities.

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Re: Season Tickets 23/24

by Hendo » 07 Jun 2023 09:08

Royal_jimmy I bet some fans will buy season tickets to have a shot of tickets for Oxford away


It was certainly one of my considerations, yes.

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Re: Season Tickets 23/24

by RG30 » 07 Jun 2023 12:46

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Royal_jimmy I bet some fans will buy season tickets to have a shot of tickets for Oxford away


It was certainly one of my considerations, yes.


Club made no reference to Royalty points or priority for away games on the initial Season Ticket release which seemed strange. They’ll probably end up putting them straight on GS :|

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