The Major Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 Just heard a good idea from Bob Mills on TalkSport. Interested in others thoughts? If as a SC holder you can't make a match (work, social, etc), at Arsenal you can go on line and the club will resale your seat and hold the money in your account to use for next season's SC or you can cash in. What a great idea. Much better than having empty seats in the stadium and certainly around by where I sit (W17) there are SC holders who I have never seen and I attend nearly all matches. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 That's good thought - although Arsenal's situation is fairly extreme when it comes to getting tickets. I met someone the other evening who is on the waiting list for an Arsenal season ticket - and has 70k people in front of them before they get a chance to buy one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, Red Exile said: That's good thought - although Arsenal's situation is fairly extreme when it comes to getting tickets. I met someone the other evening who is on the waiting list for an Arsenal season ticket - and has 70k people in front of them before they get a chance to buy one... Funnily enough i had this conversation with someone this week, he said the season ticket waiting time for Arsenal is about 10years at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 I always let the club know I'm not using mine, in case someone wants to try out our seats in the wheelchair section, which is full up with SC holders, but rarely full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick jones of hereford Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 I suggested something like this when Matt Parsons took up his previous post involving Supporters Liaison, he replied agreeing it was a good idea. My suggestion was that if a season card holder couldn’t attend for any reason, this could be notified to the club who could re-sell the seat for the match, with the season card holder getting a nominal credit (which could be money). This sort of initiative is more likely to happen when there are insufficient seats available. I’d be happy with this as if I can’t attend a match, someone else could do so - and importantly - the club would get extra money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 Unfortunately, until we sell out every week, there is going to be no motivation for the club to do this. They would incur admin costs, and then possibly be unable to see other tickets at full price with them taking all the cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 Maybe the club could have a nominated charity for the money for re-sold season ticket seats to go to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 1 minute ago, myol'man said: Maybe the club could have a nominated charity for the money for re-sold season ticket seats to go to? So basically, the SC card holder would be donating to charity and not to his/her ticket for next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 10 minutes ago, nick jones of hereford said: I suggested something like this when Matt Parsons took up his previous post involving Supporters Liaison, he replied agreeing it was a good idea. My suggestion was that if a season card holder couldn’t attend for any reason, this could be notified to the club who could re-sell the seat for the match, with the season card holder getting a nominal credit (which could be money). This sort of initiative is more likely to happen when there are insufficient seats available. I’d be happy with this as if I can’t attend a match, someone else could do so - and importantly - the club would get extra money. The club won't be able to get "full price" for themselves then though, so I just cannot see it happening whilst we do not sell out regularly. Granted some people won't want to pay the full price though for certain games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted August 23, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 It could be worse !! WATFORD have warned season ticket holders they must tell them if they are not going to a game — or they could be STRIPPED of their seat. The Hornets claim fans — who could have shelled out more than £700 — have an obligation to inform them if they cannot turn up so they can resell the tickets. But the punters will NOT get any of the money. Watford made the threat to all season ticket holders early this month. And one furious fan, who has followed the club for over 40 years, said: “If I miss games because I’m ill, or my kids are ill and I forget to tell the club, they have the right to take my season tickets away? “That is ridiculous and bordering on intimidating. “I’ve paid for tickets for years, plus spent money on merchandise, food, drink and programmes. “Telling the club isn’t a priority — they’ve had my money for that match.” Watford started their ‘Keep It Full’ scheme as they fear some fans will only turn up for games against the glamour sides. A spokesman said: “If we work together the clause should be rendered irrelevant and we can all consider to have played a part in ensuring maximum backing for the boys.” The Hornets will give the money from any ticket resales to the Watford Community Trust instead of refunding the owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 13 minutes ago, phantom said: It could be worse !! WATFORD have warned season ticket holders they must tell them if they are not going to a game — or they could be STRIPPED of their seat. The Hornets claim fans — who could have shelled out more than £700 — have an obligation to inform them if they cannot turn up so they can resell the tickets. But the punters will NOT get any of the money. Watford made the threat to all season ticket holders early this month. And one furious fan, who has followed the club for over 40 years, said: “If I miss games because I’m ill, or my kids are ill and I forget to tell the club, they have the right to take my season tickets away? “That is ridiculous and bordering on intimidating. “I’ve paid for tickets for years, plus spent money on merchandise, food, drink and programmes. “Telling the club isn’t a priority — they’ve had my money for that match.” Watford started their ‘Keep It Full’ scheme as they fear some fans will only turn up for games against the glamour sides. A spokesman said: “If we work together the clause should be rendered irrelevant and we can all consider to have played a part in ensuring maximum backing for the boys.” The Hornets will give the money from any ticket resales to the Watford Community Trust instead of refunding the owners. Jesus ***** wept Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 15 minutes ago, phantom said: It could be worse !! WATFORD have warned season ticket holders they must tell them if they are not going to a game — or they could be STRIPPED of their seat. The Hornets claim fans — who could have shelled out more than £700 — have an obligation to inform them if they cannot turn up so they can resell the tickets. But the punters will NOT get any of the money. Watford made the threat to all season ticket holders early this month. And one furious fan, who has followed the club for over 40 years, said: “If I miss games because I’m ill, or my kids are ill and I forget to tell the club, they have the right to take my season tickets away? “That is ridiculous and bordering on intimidating. “I’ve paid for tickets for years, plus spent money on merchandise, food, drink and programmes. “Telling the club isn’t a priority — they’ve had my money for that match.” Watford started their ‘Keep It Full’ scheme as they fear some fans will only turn up for games against the glamour sides. A spokesman said: “If we work together the clause should be rendered irrelevant and we can all consider to have played a part in ensuring maximum backing for the boys.” The Hornets will give the money from any ticket resales to the Watford Community Trust instead of refunding the owners. One for FSA Faircop I think- sure Watford fans, fans groups are on the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Bristol Rob said: Unfortunately, until we sell out every week, there is going to be no motivation for the club to do this. They would incur admin costs, and then possibly be unable to see other tickets at full price with them taking all the cash. This. No point (from the club’s perspective) in reselling seats when there are still others on sale for pretty much every game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 17 minutes ago, phantom said: It could be worse !! WATFORD have warned season ticket holders they must tell them if they are not going to a game — or they could be STRIPPED of their seat. The Hornets claim fans — who could have shelled out more than £700 — have an obligation to inform them if they cannot turn up so they can resell the tickets. But the punters will NOT get any of the money. Watford made the threat to all season ticket holders early this month. And one furious fan, who has followed the club for over 40 years, said: “If I miss games because I’m ill, or my kids are ill and I forget to tell the club, they have the right to take my season tickets away? “That is ridiculous and bordering on intimidating. “I’ve paid for tickets for years, plus spent money on merchandise, food, drink and programmes. “Telling the club isn’t a priority — they’ve had my money for that match.” Watford started their ‘Keep It Full’ scheme as they fear some fans will only turn up for games against the glamour sides. A spokesman said: “If we work together the clause should be rendered irrelevant and we can all consider to have played a part in ensuring maximum backing for the boys.” The Hornets will give the money from any ticket resales to the Watford Community Trust instead of refunding the owners. Don’t Man Utd do something like... if season ticket holders don’t buy cup tickets, they lose their right to renew the following season..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 The Watford initiative is extreme! Imagine the sales job their Supporters Liaison Officer must have had. Haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 23 minutes ago, phantom said: It could be worse !! WATFORD have warned season ticket holders they must tell them if they are not going to a game — or they could be STRIPPED of their seat. The Hornets claim fans — who could have shelled out more than £700 — have an obligation to inform them if they cannot turn up so they can resell the tickets. But the punters will NOT get any of the money. Watford made the threat to all season ticket holders early this month. And one furious fan, who has followed the club for over 40 years, said: “If I miss games because I’m ill, or my kids are ill and I forget to tell the club, they have the right to take my season tickets away? “That is ridiculous and bordering on intimidating. “I’ve paid for tickets for years, plus spent money on merchandise, food, drink and programmes. “Telling the club isn’t a priority — they’ve had my money for that match.” Watford started their ‘Keep It Full’ scheme as they fear some fans will only turn up for games against the glamour sides. A spokesman said: “If we work together the clause should be rendered irrelevant and we can all consider to have played a part in ensuring maximum backing for the boys.” The Hornets will give the money from any ticket resales to the Watford Community Trust instead of refunding the owners. On a similar note I see Cardiff have revealed they will be checking away actual attendance to see if supporters who have bought tickets have actually attended For some reason some Cardiff fans have been buying away tickets with no intention of attending to increase their ‘away points’ to ensure tickets for the bigger games (I could understand when they were in Prem but ? In Championship) First e-mail or letter from BCFC that follows the Watford line and they can stick their season ticket up their ass , for good 5 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: Don’t Man Utd do something like... if season ticket holders don’t buy cup tickets, they lose their right to renew the following season..? They certainly did , not sure if they still do I think it was worse than that - they charge you for the tickets as part of their t&c’s whether you like it or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhitepurple Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 Good idea but no good until we get to the prem and sell out every week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 25 minutes ago, phantom said: It could be worse !! WATFORD have warned season ticket holders they must tell them if they are not going to a game — or they could be STRIPPED of their seat. The Hornets claim fans — who could have shelled out more than £700 — have an obligation to inform them if they cannot turn up so they can resell the tickets. But the punters will NOT get any of the money. Watford made the threat to all season ticket holders early this month. And one furious fan, who has followed the club for over 40 years, said: “If I miss games because I’m ill, or my kids are ill and I forget to tell the club, they have the right to take my season tickets away? “That is ridiculous and bordering on intimidating. “I’ve paid for tickets for years, plus spent money on merchandise, food, drink and programmes. “Telling the club isn’t a priority — they’ve had my money for that match.” Watford started their ‘Keep It Full’ scheme as they fear some fans will only turn up for games against the glamour sides. A spokesman said: “If we work together the clause should be rendered irrelevant and we can all consider to have played a part in ensuring maximum backing for the boys.” The Hornets will give the money from any ticket resales to the Watford Community Trust instead of refunding the owners. Wouldn't surprise me one bit if we did something similar if we get to the Prem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 I must confess I`m seriously considering drawing my horns in a bit for night games this season. The 250 mile round trip and not getting home until 1am is starting to **** me up for the rest of the week these days. If City did something like this though I`d make bloody sure one of my mates who was going had my card and gave it to another City fan for nowt rather than comply with this big brother bollocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laner Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 2 hours ago, The Major said: Just heard a good idea from Bob Mills on TalkSport. Interested in others thoughts? If as a SC holder you can't make a match (work, social, etc), at Arsenal you can go on line and the club will resale your seat and hold the money in your account to use for next season's SC or you can cash in. What a great idea. Much better than having empty seats in the stadium and certainly around by where I sit (W17) there are SC holders who I have never seen and I attend nearly all matches. Thoughts? I wonder if Arsenal's scheme actually causes more problems for people on their waiting list? No point giving-up/not-renewing a ticket as it will probably fund itself through resales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judda Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 3 hours ago, The Major said: Just heard a good idea from Bob Mills on TalkSport. Interested in others thoughts? If as a SC holder you can't make a match (work, social, etc), at Arsenal you can go on line and the club will resale your seat and hold the money in your account to use for next season's SC or you can cash in. What a great idea. Much better than having empty seats in the stadium and certainly around by where I sit (W17) there are SC holders who I have never seen and I attend nearly all matches. Thoughts? Just give mine to a mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 Brilliant. I would buy an additional childs ticket next to mine, then get the club to sell it to an adult every game. kushty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 1 hour ago, CotswoldRed said: Wouldn't surprise me one bit if we did something similar if we get to the Prem. I get the point if it was a sellout they would want to get more people in, but this should be a CHOICE of the season ticket holder whether they tell the club they cannot attend and if they can sell it or not. I would rather give mine away to a friend or on here. Wait for some poor Watford fan who has been rushed to Hospital and doesn't attend for a few weeks and when they get better and go to a game the club has already sold their seat. This would make headline news and would put the club in a very poor light, be nice to see the clubs representatives try and wriggle out of it when getting questioned though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 8 hours ago, The Major said: Just heard a good idea from Bob Mills on TalkSport. Interested in others thoughts? If as a SC holder you can't make a match (work, social, etc), at Arsenal you can go on line and the club will resale your seat and hold the money in your account to use for next season's SC or you can cash in. What a great idea. Much better than having empty seats in the stadium and certainly around by where I sit (W17) there are SC holders who I have never seen and I attend nearly all matches. Thoughts? Username hostility beckons! Eh @Major Isewater?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awbb Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 8 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Username hostility beckons! Eh @Major Isewater?! One of them needs a promotion to Lieutenant Colonel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 5 hours ago, Judda said: Just give mine to a mate! Me to, sometimes can't give it away though !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 I think all Prem clubs to it. Some have been for ages now. I guess clubs will only do it if you're selling out most games. It would suit me as I miss some evening games and it's not easy getting my ticket to someone else, I can't see it happening until we go up though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redandwhitescarf Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 10 hours ago, The Major said: Just heard a good idea from Bob Mills on TalkSport. Interested in others thoughts? If as a SC holder you can't make a match (work, social, etc), at Arsenal you can go on line and the club will resale your seat and hold the money in your account to use for next season's SC or you can cash in. What a great idea. Much better than having empty seats in the stadium and certainly around by where I sit (W17) there are SC holders who I have never seen and I attend nearly all matches. Thoughts? West Ham do the same and I think other clubs including some in the Championship have various schemes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redandwhitescarf Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 7 hours ago, Judda said: Just give mine to a mate! As I think most City fans do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 11 hours ago, The Major said: Thoughts? There's only room for one Major! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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