Fiale Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I found it hard giving away my tickets, in the end it was - meh I'll come and see what it was like from family members. As for the ticketing, well there will be lot's of gaps as people will have relocated to sit with their guest for the game. The Lansdown ticketing is weird, if we are going to open it up for large games then we need the whole thing open and let people choose where they sit, forcing people to sit somewhere due to scarcity and then opening up another block, or rows within the block that you may have preferred is just stupid. I don't think my guest will likely go again as it;s not really their thing, but if they had been genuinely interested then the bad news is they got crap tickets in the very back, right in the wings.... i kinda left it a little late - my fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 So does this help answer any of the questions posed on here on a regular basis? If season tickets were £150/£200 would we have sold many more (what would the price have to be to sell out every week)? When people talk about us taking £45000 to Wembley at considerably more cost is it any clearer why these people come to games like that but not to Blackburn at £10? Can we now agree that there is a serious problem with getting people to attend football games in Bristol and it wont be fixed by anything other than a sustained period in the prem? IMO a lot of people will only attend at the point where we can get relative success and it has nothing to do with cost, there are also those that are just interested in going to Wembley for a day out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 13 minutes ago, Pezo said: So does this help answer any of the questions posed on here on a regular basis? If season tickets were £150/£200 would we have sold many more (what would the price have to be to sell out every week)? When people talk about us taking £45000 to Wembley at considerably more cost is it any clearer why these people come to games like that but not to Blackburn at £10? Can we now agree that there is a serious problem with getting people to attend football games in Bristol and it wont be fixed by anything other than a sustained period in the prem? IMO a lot of people will only attend at the point where we can get relative success and it has nothing to do with cost, there are also those that are just interested in going to Wembley for a day out. I think it certain shows that cheap season tickets won't mean guaranteed higher attendances. The apathy astounds me! You could understand it if we were languishing near the bottom on the league, but we are doing well and have plenty of decent PR around the ground, SL & Tammy. I get that a lot of people play on Saturdays, but it's not like we get a massive boost to the crowd for night games. Maybe it's just all relative. In the past, 20/21k V Blackburn would have been celebrated as massive. So are we currently at/around our potential, until we make the next step up..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 16 minutes ago, Pezo said: So does this help answer any of the questions posed on here on a regular basis? If season tickets were £150/£200 would we have sold many more (what would the price have to be to sell out every week)? When people talk about us taking £45000 to Wembley at considerably more cost is it any clearer why these people come to games like that but not to Blackburn at £10? Can we now agree that there is a serious problem with getting people to attend football games in Bristol and it wont be fixed by anything other than a sustained period in the prem? IMO a lot of people will only attend at the point where we can get relative success and it has nothing to do with cost, there are also those that are just interested in going to Wembley for a day out. Lots of good points there Pezo. It does suggest that money is not the main factor that keeps people away. It seems our support consists of STH, member regulars, exiles who can only attend occasionally...and not a lot beyond that. My experience from working in a big office is that if you took a random sample of 100 people, there would probably be 5 people who actively support a local team (I.e. attend games), 25 people who "support" a PL team, another 20 with a vague interest in the game,and 50 who couldn't care less. Of course these ratios will vary according to the type of work place and the geographical location (I don't work in a city). But it does highlight the struggle clubs like City have competing against the lure of the big teams. As a side note, I do wonder if it might have been more effective just to have said it was simply £10 for everyone this game, rather than making it a STH-friends deal. That would have broadened the appeal as it wouldn't rely on people knowing a STH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 they'll still call it 17499 crowd...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickolas Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 1 hour ago, Bar BS3 said: At £10 a ticket, surely it shouldn't matter who we are playing..?! I didnt realised people paid to go in the City end but support the other 'glamour' team we are playing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Love how this thread has evolved from the OP optimistically suggesting we might sell out...to everyone lamenting the lack of additional sales! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerox6060 Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 1 hour ago, harrys said: Most people I know already have season tickets or they play on a Saturday, I've tried a few people but they are doing other things, maybe next time try a night game? Night games could be gone completely in a few years time if the league shake up happens Quite a bit of interest in my office but some have named parking / poor public transport as a main reason not too bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 8 minutes ago, nickolas said: I didnt realised people paid to go in the City end but support the other 'glamour' team we are playing!! To be fair, as it stands this game won't outsell the Newcastle or Villa games despite being a third of the price...that does suggest the opposition has something to do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickolas Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 12 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: To be fair, as it stands this game won't outsell the Newcastle or Villa games despite being a third of the price...that does suggest the opposition has something to do with it. And therefore shows Mr Lansdown has a hell of a battle to convince our very fickle supporters to turn up regardless of the already state of the art facilities now produced! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 33 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: Love how this thread has evolved from the OP optimistically suggesting we might sell out...to everyone lamenting the lack of additional sales! Ok, let's spin it as one of the biggest crowds seen at Ashton gate in the last 30 years. Sounds much better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 3 hours ago, Bar BS3 said: I find it amazing that if we've got 14,000 season ticket holders, that less than half (well less, when you think that many will have bought 2 extras) have opted to bring a friend, family member or work colleague for a tenner. I'm genuinely shocked at such low take up on a great offer. Being half term next week didn't help. People I offered them too are going away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City fan 1982 Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 We are attracting around 20 k at home , and on the website it is trumpeting the fact we will have a crowd of 20 k ! Do we have no friends !! I'm bringing 4 extra from work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjam!n Ultra Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 1 hour ago, ChippenhamRed said: To be fair, as it stands this game won't outsell the Newcastle or Villa games despite being a third of the price...that does suggest the opposition has something to do with it. Blackburn will have 2000 less fans than those two though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RightUpInCider Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Let's look at the positives... For one, being pissed off with a 20k plus (potentially 23k) attendance.... just the fact you are pissed off shows progress when you think what attendances we have had recently, even in our promotion year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Between heaven and hell Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Sorry to keep dragging this old chestnut up again, but if you live outside the City like I do its hard work to get there and park these days. Improving the transportation links will help getting more people no end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo1111 Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 38 minutes ago, RightUpInCider said: Let's look at the positives... For one, being pissed off with a 20k plus (potentially 23k) attendance.... just the fact you are pissed off shows progress when you think what attendances we have had recently, even in our promotion year! I can't believe people are saying 20k plus against unattractive opposition is a poor show. Regardless of cost of tickets it's a good attendance and a sign of the progress we have made. A similar offer 5 years ago would of seen us get 15k max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 2 hours ago, Tomarse said: Being half term next week didn't help. People I offered them too are going away. Yes, Weston is lovely this time of year ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 2 hours ago, ChippenhamRed said: Love how this thread has evolved from the OP optimistically suggesting we might sell out...to everyone lamenting the lack of additional sales! standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 11 hours ago, Pezo said: When people talk about us taking £45000 to Wembley... Check out Flash-boy. Able to afford a pint AND a burger at the National Stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 People saying it's hard work to park really need to start using JustPark. I book parking at the same time as booking tickets, usually a few weeks in advance. It takes about 2 minutes. Admittedly availability is poor if you don't book in advance, but assuming you can, it's a good solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 3 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: People saying it's hard work to park really need to start using JustPark. I book parking at the same time as booking tickets, usually a few weeks in advance. It takes about 2 minutes. Admittedly availability is poor if you don't book in advance, but assuming you can, it's a good solution. There will be more choice as soon as local residents realise they can park their own cars on the road and rent their drives out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 21, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 15 hours ago, Bar BS3 said: At £10 a ticket, surely it shouldn't matter who we are playing..?! 14 hours ago, ChippenhamRed said: To be fair, as it stands this game won't outsell the Newcastle or Villa games despite being a third of the price...that does suggest the opposition has something to do with it. I guess to the "floating" supporter the opposition DOES have a massive bearing on the issue. I'm bringing someone along on Saturday that has never been to a football match in their life, I've promised him it's a great crack in the boozer before and after and the game etc will get them hooked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 31 minutes ago, phantom said: I guess to the "floating" supporter the opposition DOES have a massive bearing on the issue. I'm bringing someone along on Saturday that has never been to a football match in their life, I've promised him it's a great crack in the boozer before and after and the game etc will get them hooked I've never promised any first timer that it will be any good. I don't want to leave them disappointed. I tend to use the same tactic when I take someone to football as well....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
city1uk Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 At the Senior Reds lunch yesterday speaker Martin Griffiths, Chairman of Bristol Sport said the ticket sales were just shy of 21,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hantsred Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 20 hours ago, Pezo said: So does this help answer any of the questions posed on here on a regular basis? If season tickets were £150/£200 would we have sold many more (what would the price have to be to sell out every week)? When people talk about us taking £45000 to Wembley at considerably more cost is it any clearer why these people come to games like that but not to Blackburn at £10? Can we now agree that there is a serious problem with getting people to attend football games in Bristol and it wont be fixed by anything other than a sustained period in the prem? IMO a lot of people will only attend at the point where we can get relative success and it has nothing to do with cost, there are also those that are just interested in going to Wembley for a day out. ..there are currently 45 clubs in the leagues who have not been in the PL and based on current average attendances we sit comfortably in the top 3... so you would have to say, along with being perennial underachievers, we are getting great support for a club that has not had the PL effect on swelling our numbers. ~20k average is a fine target for now with or without mates rate offers. Ave attendance (current season) Brighton & Hove Albion 25755 Huddersfield Town 20037 Bristol City 19886 Preston North End 12305 Brentford 9799 Rotherham United 9743 Bristol Rovers 8943 Plymouth Argyle 8706 Millwall 8463 Luton Town 7765 Peterborough United 6934 Southend United 6254 Northampton Town 6077 Gillingham 5879 Chesterfield 5519 Grimsby Town 5119 Carlisle United 5018 Notts County 4908 Shrewsbury Town 4883 Burton Albion 4871 Doncaster Rovers 4810 Leyton Orient 4633 AFC Wimbledon 4522 Cambridge United 4452 Walsall 4436 Port Vale 4425 Scunthorpe United 4406 Crewe Alexandra 3994 Exeter City 3957 Bury 3758 Rochdale 3745 Hartlepool United 3670 Oldham Athletic 3426 Mansfield Town 3421 Colchester United 3407 Yeovil Town 3213 Wycombe Wanderers 3153 Fleetwood Town 3040 Cheltenham Town 3014 Stevenage 2624 Newport County 2484 Crawley Town 2257 Morecambe 2179 Accrington Stanley 1956 Barnet 1752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bissellredhead Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 23 hours ago, Kodjias Wrist said: I thought this too but ive had trouble handing out my two guest tickets. A lot of people i know who would be interested actually play sport on the saturday and only go to the night matches which i believe is five for us this year including the hull game. I haven't opted for the offer as My problem is I have no friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Big push this evening my fellow City fans - take yer granny, girlfriend, Mrs, Mrs and girlfriend, gay lover, unemployed mate and stand him the ticket price, neighbour, son daughter etc. I was going to say Gashead and show him a decent match and stadium but I think we can do without them. with a big effort we can get an even bigger crowd and hopefully trouble our best attendance of the season so far. It is a shame that Blackburn's following is so small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 I know they are enjoying a brilliant start but a bit of a surprise to see Huddersfield up there! Rich area it is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 6 minutes ago, sglosbcfc said: Big push this evening my fellow City fans - take yer granny, girlfriend, Mrs, Mrs and girlfriend, gay lover, unemployed mate and stand him the ticket price, neighbour, son daughter etc. I was going to say Gashead and show him a decent match and stadium but I think we can do without them. with a big effort we can get an even bigger crowd and hopefully trouble our best attendance of the season so far. It is a shame that Blackburn's following is so small. Already done mate ive managed to turn a gashead to the city although he only had a season ticket for a couple of years! Regarding blackburns following, i think its still good the amount they have coming down. They are going through a real dark era atm with the current owners and a lot have fallen out of love with the club. Seems common place now.... Blackpool, Coventry, Charlton.... we are very lucky to have Lansdown! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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