Club policy in the event of relegation

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Club policy in the event of relegation

by Forbury Lion » 24 Feb 2008 21:14

1. Season ticket prices to go up because there are more games
2. Matchday ticket prices to go up because we are going to be a big team that commands big prices
3. Ticket prices to go up to make up for loss of tv revenue
4. Ticket prices to go up as a half empty stadium still costs as much to run as a full one

etc etc

I hope we stay up, but if the worse happens I won't be renewing my season ticket if prices go up.

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Re: Club policy in the event of relegation

by Jerry St Clair » 24 Feb 2008 21:24

Forbury Lion I hope we stay up, but if the worse happens I won't be renewing my season ticket if prices go up.


I won't be renewing unless they are significantly reduced.

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Re: Club policy in the event of relegation

by Beelzebub » 24 Feb 2008 21:26

I'm a mug, have been for the last 30 years, so i guess it would be rude not to make it season 31!

Bring on the unknown!

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Re: Club policy in the event of relegation

by Dirk Gently » 24 Feb 2008 21:29

My prediction is that season ticket prices stay the same, and this is justified on the basis that it's better value, as we get an extra 4 home matches each season.

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Re: Club policy in the event of relegation

by Schards#2 » 24 Feb 2008 21:31

I can hear it now - we need high ticket prices to fund a squad that can return us to the Premirship. However, despite the three extra games in the Championship we have manage to maintain season ticket prices at their current level


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Re: Club policy in the event of relegation

by RG30 » 24 Feb 2008 21:39

My prediction is a freeze should be retain our PL status, but should be get relegated I suspect they'll drop to the £400 mark Adult's which would be of an increase of £40 since the 05/06 season (N.B ST renewals were £360 for East/North/West Lower in Championship winning season).

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Re: Club policy in the event of relegation

by shadesrwrf » 24 Feb 2008 22:01

Jerry St Clair
Forbury Lion I hope we stay up, but if the worse happens I won't be renewing my season ticket if prices go up.


I won't be renewing unless they are significantly reduced.


I said that today, but I'm not sure if I believe myself.

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Re: Club policy in the event of relegation

by Coppelled Streets » 24 Feb 2008 22:50

If ticket prices go up next season then the club can just oxf*rd off, they wont get my money!!

I'm not paying over £30 to watch Championship football.

Read this with interest you rich unambitious tart, your stadium will be half empty if there's any hint of a price increase!

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Re: Club policy in the event of relegation

by Crasher » 29 Feb 2008 13:07

Irrespective of whether we retain our PL status or not, after 10 years as a ST holder, i'll not be renewing it again.

Edgar Street here i come :)


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Re: Club policy in the event of relegation

by Row Z Royal » 29 Feb 2008 13:14

I keep saying that we can't afford season tickets this season, but I know we'll find a way.

Saying that, I'll be vitriolic at best if prices go up.

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Re: Club policy in the event of relegation

by NWL Royal » 29 Feb 2008 15:43

Prices won't go up if we get relegated. Lets get real please.

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Re: Club policy in the event of relegation

by Dirk Gently » 29 Feb 2008 15:46

I just can't see prices going up. I think the club are smart enough to realises that that would be commercial suicide.

Having aid that, precedents fro other clubs suggest that they would likely stay the same, with the justification for this being the 4 extra matches each season.

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Re: Club policy in the event of relegation

by working class hero » 29 Feb 2008 17:55

I will only renew my STs if there is a reduction to 400 quid or less for Championship football.

Whilst anticipating that the club will argue that the extra games justify a freeze I will ask that individuals and STAR campaign for a decrease as:
There was no decrease when games were reduced!
Indeed there were swingeing increases to allow us to compete in the transfer market - and we never did...
The SKY millions should have put the club on an even keel.
The parachute payment will support the club.

I am frankly fed up with the club attitude to our cash.
I have even stopped SKY sports subscription as a protest against the way TV is running football.... [that earthquake was Murdoch shaking in his boots at the loss of my hard earned :shock: ]


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Re: Club policy in the event of relegation

by Coppelled Streets » 29 Feb 2008 20:21

working class hero I will only renew my STs if there is a reduction to 400 quid or less for Championship football.

Whilst anticipating that the club will argue that the extra games justify a freeze I will ask that individuals and STAR campaign for a decrease as:
There was no decrease when games were reduced!
Indeed there were swingeing increases to allow us to compete in the transfer market - and we never did...
The SKY millions should have put the club on an even keel.
The parachute payment will support the club.

I am frankly fed up with the club attitude to our cash.

I have even stopped SKY sports subscription as a protest against the way TV is running football.... [that earthquake was Murdoch shaking in his boots at the loss of my hard earned :shock: ]


You are as your username suggests, and I totally agree with you.

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Re: Club policy in the event of relegation

by Sir Rodger Doyle » 29 Feb 2008 21:09

Anyone know what Watford and Sheffield utd did at the start of this season?

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Re: Club policy in the event of relegation

by Coppelled Streets » 29 Feb 2008 21:25

Sir Rodger Doyle Anyone know what Watford and Sheffield utd did at the start of this season?


I would assume the Charlton game would be top whack as it's a 'promotion contender'.

The Blades will be looking to take their unbeaten February run into March, as they face Alan Pardew's Promotion chasing Charlton team.

Ticket prices start at £22 for Adults and £14 for Seniors, Students and Juniors under 16.


I would assume prices came down by the look of that. Either that or their club were decent enough not to rob them blind last season where as ours chose to milk the cow for as much milk as possible.

Bearing in mind a new record TV deal and plenty of clubs up and down the country reducing prices to help attract more fans - Blackburn among them IIRC, and we put ours up. Of course we did.

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Re: Club policy in the event of relegation

by RG30 » 29 Feb 2008 23:26

When Charlton were on the verge of relegation/relegated, they promised any ST holder who purchased 1 for the new campaign would recieve a free ST should they be promoted this season. However I can't see RFC following suit, mainly because Charlton were in the Premiership for 7 seasons and a comical 6 months saw Dowie and Read manage and before Pardew came in, it was too late.

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Re: Club policy in the event of relegation

by shadesrwrf » 01 Mar 2008 10:14

Dirk Gently I just can't see prices going up. I think the club are smart enough to realises that that would be commercial suicide.

Having aid that, precedents fro other clubs suggest that they would likely stay the same, with the justification for this being the 4 extra matches each season.


Not much justification though is it? Two seasons ago we were in the Championship watching four extra matches paying considerably less. If they don't reduce ST prices I think it would be reasonable to suggest they'd be taking the piss.

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Re: Club policy in the event of relegation

by Ian Royal » 03 Mar 2008 22:08

It would be very reasonable. But then it'll still probably happen.

It would have been reasonable to expect them to put prices up when we got promoted to around the prices they quoted the previous season for if we got promoted.

I guess it depends how much faith they have in us bouncing straight back up. If they think we will, it'll probably be a slight reduction followed by a hike to above this seasons prices.

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Re: Club policy in the event of relegation

by Forbury Lion » 04 Mar 2008 12:52

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Jerry St Clair
Forbury Lion I hope we stay up, but if the worse happens I won't be renewing my season ticket if prices go up.


I won't be renewing unless they are significantly reduced.


I said that today, but I'm not sure if I believe myself.
As long as the club believe you before they set prices that will suffice.

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