Matchday Ticket Prices (40 Viewers)

[Ccfcisparks]

Oh and dont forget the £1 shitty booking fee

tight bugger

 

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[rob9872]

Its about time we protested against Bling.

Woke up this morning and I hate the poor
I'm gonna charge the fans some more
Rinse all the goodwill built
Like you knew I would
I hate your fucking kids, cause they're not my blood

 

[Skyblueshabba]

Less incentive for those potential new supporters (students/youngsters) or those thinking of returning after a while to come back.

He definitely hates kids.

Smacks (again) of a short term-ist approach to grab cash and milk it for all it's worth. ("pre-season" training kits another example).

There's absolutely no longer term strategy in play here.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Less incentive for those potential new supporters (students/youngsters) or those thinking of returning after a while to come back.

He definitely hates kids.

Smacks (again) of a short term-ist approach to grab cash and milk it for all it's worth. ("pre-season" training kits another example).

There's absolutely no longer term strategy in play here.

I think the fact we are signing players for significant fees and on 3/4 year deals suggests there is

 

[Ccfcisparks]

He is draining the club. He needs to come out today with a big money signing, I'm talking £7m+ to show that its a two way street.

 

[Trueskyblue20]

Who do we email about this as I think I need to at least make my feelings known.

The kids are being priced out of going and it’s absurd.

 

[pusbccfc]

Less incentive for those potential new supporters (students/youngsters) or those thinking of returning after a while to come back.

He definitely hates kids.

Smacks (again) of a short term-ist approach to grab cash and milk it for all it's worth. ("pre-season" training kits another example).

There's absolutely no longer term strategy in play here.

It's not a Coventry issue. Concession prices are becoming less of a thing in many areas of the hospitality/entertainment industry. Many theme parks don't give cheap tickets to kids under a certain height anymore.

 

[rob9872]

I think the fact we are signing players for significant fees and on 3/4 year deals suggests there is

Tbf the 3/4 year deals are good business sense as they're assets on the balance sheet and makes the club more valuable over the longer term if he does want to sell. In fairness to him, that's one thing he's very good at along with negotiation it seems.

 

[theferret]

No one is defending it are they? This is the most backlash I've seen against Doug by a long way.

Not here so much, one or two, but quite a few on twitter

 

[rob9872]

Not here so much, one or two, but quite a few on twitter

The only thing I'd say is that lots of noise are generally from those who have an agenda or don't go anyway. In this case though I do believe he's got it wrong.

 

[procdoc]

The prices are shocking. Bling better give Lampard a war chest to support a promotion push if you’re gonna charge £45 for home games

 

[chiefdave]

I don't get the comparison with concert tickets. That's something you do occasionally, football is weekly for most. Yes some folk watch more bands, but not top expensive bands every week. There is no justification.

Fill the ground, the atmosphere is so much better when the away end sells out too. They'll spend the missing revenue on pints, pies and programmes.

I'm a season ticket holder, I go to way more gigs in a year than I do football matches. Just looked at some of the tickets I've got for upcoming things. Being charged £35 to £40 for the small room at the Institute that holds a couple of hundred people!

As I said there's two arguments you can make. From Kings side the argument will be that ticket prices over the last few years have not reflected the demand and have not increased inline with other events. The counter argument is that the cost of football tickets should be supressed but I think to get King to do one of his famed u-turns you're going to need to add more to the argument than simply saying you don't like it. The encouraging kids argument would be countered with the club saying there are cheaper tickets available in the family zone.

Not saying I agree with the prices but I can definitely see the argument King will make for it.

 

[theferret]

We're getting a bit carried away as a club. We introduced and charged for a st waiting list before we'd sold out and then didn't sell out anyway. Now we announce the highest prices outside of the PL, probably in Europe outside of a few elite clubs. All this at a club that last season had only 5000 home non corporate tickets to sell for each game and managed that 4 times out of 23 all season, at much lower pricing. People saying we'll sell out for Blues at these prices, not a chance.

 

[chiefdave]

Now we announce the highest prices outside of the PL

Is there a list of all clubs matchday ticket prices for next season. Would be interesting to compare.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

We're getting a bit carried away as a club. We introduced and charged for a st waiting list before we'd sold out and then didn't sell out anyway. Now we announce the highest prices outside of the PL, probably in Europe outside of a few elite clubs. All this at a club that last season had only 5000 home non corporate tickets to sell for each game and managed that 4 times out of 23 all season, at much lower pricing. People saying we'll set out for Blues at these prices, not a chance.

Guarantee we will

 

[alexccfc99]

Blues fans act like thugs whenever they come to The CBS - they deserve to pay £45+

It’s just a pity we’re choosing to fleece our own as well

 

[Captain Dart]

I blame Mike Ashby, how else we gonna pay the rent.

 

[fernandopartridge]

Some helpful advice from the club for anyone struggling with these prices

It is not feasible for some people, and season tickets are not allowed to be shared. They can get fucked.

 

[pusbccfc]

We're getting a bit carried away as a club. We introduced and charged for a st waiting list before we'd sold out and then didn't sell out anyway. Now we announce the highest prices outside of the PL, probably in Europe outside of a few elite clubs. All this at a club that last season had only 5000 home non corporate tickets to sell for each game and managed that 4 times out of 23 all season, at much lower pricing. People saying we'll set out for Blues at these prices, not a chance.

Not defending it, but that's not true. Other clubs in this league will be charging a lot more for their first home game of the season than we are.

 

[theferret]

Guarantee we will

£100 bet to charity we don't.

 

[pusbccfc]

Guarantee we will

I'll be surprised if we sell out any game at £45 to be fair.

 

[skybluelee]

We're getting a bit carried away as a club. We introduced and charged for a st waiting list before we'd sold out and then didn't sell out anyway. Now we announce the highest prices outside of the PL, probably in Europe outside of a few elite clubs. All this at a club that last season had only 5000 home non corporate tickets to sell for each game and managed that 4 times out of 23 all season, at much lower pricing. People saying we'll sell out for Blues at these prices, not a chance.

100% we sell out the Birmingham game. And that's part of the problem.

 

[chiefdave]

Ultimately if there's a ton of empty seats at the first few games the rest of the season will be at the lower categories. However if there's a mad scramble for tickets and sold out game we will see more games at the higher categories.

Having 5 different categories across 3 different zones gives them flexibility to react to sales.

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

Devils advocate is this the cost of being a top end championship side especially one trying to be sustainable unlike Derby for example under Mel Morris?

I don’t like the prices especially for the kids and think they should be lowered to £25.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Devils advocate is this the cost of being a top end championship side especially one trying to be sustainable unlike Derby for example under Mel Morris?

I don’t like the prices especially for the kids and think they should be lowered to £25.

would be if the owner was spending money

 

[pusbccfc]

Ultimately if there's a ton of empty seats at the first few games the rest of the season will be at the lower categories. However if there's a mad scramble for tickets and sold out game we will see more games at the higher categories.

Having 5 different categories across 3 different zones gives them flexibility to react to sales.

Exactly.

The positive is that only a few games have been announced. He can, and ultimately will hold back.

 

[theferret]

Not defending it, but that's not true. Other clubs in this league will be charging a lot more for their first home game of the season than we are.

We're talking the top A and A+ prices. We'll get a decent gate against Hull, but as soon as the first cat a+ game comes around people will swerve it and I hope they do. £36 for kids for a 12.30 televised game against blues early in the season is not the draw you think it is.

 

[chiefdave]

Notice the club haven't tweeted about this. Admin was like fuck that, i'm not getting abuse all day, just stick it on the website.

 

[Travs]

Football club in being run like a business shocker.

Not saying i agree with the prices, but is anybody actually surprised.

 

[skybluecam]

100% we sell out the Birmingham game. And that's part of the problem.

If we sell out how is it a problem

 

[AJB1983]

Just had a Quick Look at Birmingham and Sheffield Utd websites for comparison… only a Quick Look mind - needs more analysis across the board.
but for ‘cat B’ games I think the adult prices are roughly comparable?

but yeah quite a hike for the kids and ‘premium’ zones…. . And the more ‘prestigious’ games….

 

[rob9872]

I'm a season ticket holder, I go to way more gigs in a year than I do football matches. Just looked at some of the tickets I've got for upcoming things. Being charged £35 to £40 for the small room at the Institute that holds a couple of hundred people!

As I said there's two arguments you can make. From Kings side the argument will be that ticket prices over the last few years have not reflected the demand and have not increased inline with other events. The counter argument is that the cost of football tickets should be supressed but I think to get King to do one of his famed u-turns you're going to need to add more to the argument than simply saying you don't like it. The encouraging kids argument would be countered with the club saying there are cheaper tickets available in the family zone.

Not saying I agree with the prices but I can definitely see the argument King will make for it.

You're in a very fortunate position that you are able to afford both and I'd certainly put you down as the exception rather than the norm. Even for those who would like to do both, I imagine it's a choice they have to make and being selective. Football can still win if the perceived entertainment value on the pitch matches.

 

[mmttww]

If we strengthen the first XI and have squad depth, I can see the argument, but asking for £35 for a kid to watch a game of second tier football is grim whatever happens.

 

[chiefdave]

You're in a very fortunate position that you are able to afford both and I'd certainly put you down as the exception rather than the norm. Even for those who would like to do both, I imagine it's a choice they have to make and being selective. Football can still win if the perceived entertainment value on the pitch matches.

tbf I used to work in the music industry and don't pay for a lot of them

 

[SkyBlueSoul]

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