Davefevs Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 42 minutes ago, TBW said: I mean... you can probably work it out. Disabled Pensioner is just 65+. If you need a wheelchair/carer spot that's another story and you should've stated that more clearly. For info. There is no longer any “disabled person discount”, the discount percentage was phased out equally over the past 3 years. Some EU rule that I never quite understood was the reason given. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Vader Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 Inflation is at about about 7% overall and much higher on fuel, energy and food so I think the rise is fair enough. If you don't want to get one then don't get one, if you can't afford one but would like one, that's different and unfortunate. I see people complaining about costs, "can't afford it blah blah blah" but what I see at the ground on the concourses doesn't seem to reflect that. People buying lots of drinks and food at both football and even more so at rugby. So is money that tight for most people? Is this cost of living squeeze really hitting the average person? If it is, then it's not the people I see at Ashton Gate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 39 minutes ago, Selred said: £2m, that's what? 1 Gustav Engall? Half a Nakhi Wells? An 8th of a Kalas? That's £38.5k per week. That's probably Wells + Palmers wages per week. Is that really a lot to us? Debatable. It’s not really debatable. You’re quoting players wages who we want rid of as they’re above where we want to pay, and transfers that were made when Ashton was spending like a sailor on shore leave. Not aimed at you, but I’m not sure people understand the game has changed. £2m represents £6m over a 3 year cycle. From an FFP loss allowable perspective, that £6m not coming in would mean we’d have about 15% less wriggle room, in a period when we know it’s going to be tight. I’d argue that the loss of the figures quoted would be the difference between a possible and actual breach of ffp - so no, it’s not debatable that it’s a lot to us currently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 59 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Bit given that PR is usually little more than a sales process or a damage limitation exercise, who is/would be the audience for any price freeze message? Most of us will probably renew because 'that's what we do'. The small increase we are paying is unlikely to pay for the increased cost in electricity for having the floodlights on next season. Would like to see more 'mates rates' promotions next season. I would prefer to see more reasonable match prices for most of the games. I often get a mate say they’d like to come along, they never seem to coincide with a mates rates promotion, so I tell them it’ll be £39 to sit near me and they don’t bother. The problem with mates rates is it’s hard to get the same person to pay triple the price for their next game. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 3 hours ago, NcnsBcfc said: An interesting conversation to be had over priorities with Dr Sutton (my wife), in light of Gas going up If that happens, I’ll need to speak to my doctor too. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhurst Red Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 Based on where I live, the cost of fuel is the biggest issue for me. A 200 mile round trip for every game is taking it's toll. But to ensure that my son and daughter wear the red of BCFC with pride around Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey = priceless (providing I don't look at the Esso receipt every Saturday evening). All 3 of us will renew through blind faith/love/hope/stupidity. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 4 minutes ago, Sandhurst Red said: Based on where I live, the cost of fuel is the biggest issue for me. A 200 mile round trip for every game is taking it's toll. But to ensure that my son and daughter wear the red of BCFC with pride around Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey = priceless (providing I don't look at the Esso receipt every Saturday evening). All 3 of us will renew through blind faith/love/hope/stupidity. It's why I've started using the bus. Bit of a fag. I have to drive to get to a suitable bus stop, and First Group aren't the most reliable, nor do they seem to think us country dwellers deserve the live-time information boards you get in Bristol, HOWEVER the petrol saving and lack of parking hassles are the clincher. Oh plus I'm being "green", getting a bit of a walk and can enjoy more post-match drinks if I want to 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 (edited) 23 hours ago, ralphindevon said: 23 hours ago, ralphindevon said: 23 hours ago, ralphindevon said: The lack of betting sponsorship won’t worry them too much. A, they’ll easy get a new sponsor which means they won’t have to pay for it and b, they’re even richer than Lansdown, so not short of a Bob or two Aren’t the sponsors and owners one and the same? Edited March 30, 2022 by East End Old Boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 4 minutes ago, East End Old Boy said: Aren’t the sponsors and owners one and the same? Yes, which is why they won’t have to shell out to sponsor themselves anymore. They’ve made so much money I won’t be worrying too much about the ban. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 Just now, ralphindevon said: Yes, which is why they won’t have to shell out to sponsor themselves anymore. They’ve made so much money I won’t be worrying too much about the ban. With all the money they have, they still closed my account just because my betting with them regularly successful. So I’d love it if ownership as well a sponsorship by gambling businesses was banned (which I know it won’t be)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, East End Old Boy said: With all the money they have, they still closed my account just because my betting with them regularly successful. So I’d love it if ownership as well a sponsorship by gambling businesses was banned (which I know it won’t be)! I’ve heard that happening with a few online companies, that really is crap. Sadly I’ve never been considered a threat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 2 hours ago, Davefevs said: For info. There is no longer any “disabled person discount”, the discount percentage was phased out equally over the past 3 years. Some EU rule that I never quite understood was the reason given. Wasn’t it some disability act thing where a disabled person couldn’t be discriminated against (which is right) so they had to be treated the same as everyone else which everyone rightly agrees. This then meant that they couldn’t ‘gain’ from their disability and therefore had to pay the same as everyone else. Everybody equal. To soften the blow of any price difference as you say it has been phased out over three years until everyone pays the same. This was my understanding anyway. I might be miles out and I’m hoping I haven’t offended anyone with the simplicity of my explanation. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmite Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 23 hours ago, marmite said: I'm expecting a 10% reduction in prices across the board. Note to self. "Must take tablets as prescribed" 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 2 hours ago, Red-Robbo said: nor do they seem to think us country dwellers deserve the live-time information boards you get in Bristol, We've got those at my bus stop in Redland. The times bear no relation to what actually occurs, nor does the online written schedule! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswood Robin Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 3 hours ago, Darth Vader said: Inflation is at about about 7% overall and much higher on fuel, energy and food so I think the rise is fair enough. If you don't want to get one then don't get one, if you can't afford one but would like one, that's different and unfortunate. I see people complaining about costs, "can't afford it blah blah blah" but what I see at the ground on the concourses doesn't seem to reflect that. People buying lots of drinks and food at both football and even more so at rugby. So is money that tight for most people? Is this cost of living squeeze really hitting the average person? If it is, then it's not the people I see at Ashton Gate. Not sure what life's like on the Death Star, but if you think there isn't a cost of living crisis, you must truly be on a different planet. People you see spending lots of money, probably aren't the ones hardest hit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, RedM said: Wasn’t it some disability act thing where a disabled person couldn’t be discriminated against (which is right) so they had to be treated the same as everyone else which everyone rightly agrees. This then meant that they couldn’t ‘gain’ from their disability and therefore had to pay the same as everyone else. Everybody equal. To soften the blow of any price difference as you say it has been phased out over three years until everyone pays the same. This was my understanding anyway. I might be miles out and I’m hoping I haven’t offended anyone with the simplicity of my explanation. Yes. Disabled supporters now pay the same price as per adult/OAP/child ticket but are entitled to a free carer’s ticket if needed. Evidence of disability and carer’s duties must be provided. Edited March 30, 2022 by RedLionLad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Roger Red Hat said: We've got those at my bus stop in Redland. The times bear no relation to what actually occurs, nor does the online written schedule! It might at least indicate that the bus exists. In Street, you have nothing to let you know if the service has been cancelled so you end up standing there like a nondy. Edited March 30, 2022 by Red-Robbo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 1 hour ago, RedM said: Wasn’t it some disability act thing where a disabled person couldn’t be discriminated against (which is right) so they had to be treated the same as everyone else which everyone rightly agrees. This then meant that they couldn’t ‘gain’ from their disability and therefore had to pay the same as everyone else. Everybody equal. To soften the blow of any price difference as you say it has been phased out over three years until everyone pays the same. This was my understanding anyway. I might be miles out and I’m hoping I haven’t offended anyone with the simplicity of my explanation. Yes, that sounds like the gist of it. As it stands with Joe in u19 category and me getting a free carers ticket I’m not one to moan at the price of a SC for both of us. I do like a moan at the price of my parking season ticket which I’ve heard might go up considerably this season. Watch this space. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 7 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: It might at least indicate that the bus exists. You'd think so. But in reality it'll count down to something like 'due in 3 mins', so you think its on its way, and then disappear! It will then start again saying the next one is due in half an hour! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redysteadygo Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 Try bustimes.org It has timetables but also a map that tracks the buses on the selected route. Beware though the tracking is about 2 minutes behind actual bus location but at least you know if there are buses on the route and their locations. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerox6060 Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 Not really surprised by the small increase and will invest.., I'm more likely not to go because of the red button, cold weather (more midweek games ahh) and transport issues than the price increase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedred31 Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 8 hours ago, cidercity1987 said: Prices seem very good to me, £375 for 23 games is great value. My gas and elec is £300 per month. Whose your supplier- mines now pressing £600 a month. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedred31 Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 I never presume on peoples means- for some this will seam good value, others will find the prices impossibly high, no matter their commitment to the City. But I gather that a World Cup Final cat 1 ticket will cost more than £1600, so it could be worse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSSEL85 Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 39 minutes ago, Bedred31 said: Whose your supplier- mines now pressing £600 a month. Bloody hell, who’s your supplier? Something isn’t right there my friend!! Unless your heating is on 24/7 and you have no roof! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmite Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 45 minutes ago, Bedred31 said: Whose your supplier- mines now pressing £600 a month. Do you own a crematorium? 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrongagain Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 Pity ST price not linked to team performance - we could expect regular refunds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snufflelufagus Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 With energy price rises it's probably cheaper to renew and sit in the sports bar for 2 hours before the game drinking tap water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Bedred31 said: Whose your supplier- mines now pressing £600 a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Bedred31 said: Whose your supplier- mines now pressing £600 a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54-46 Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 4 hours ago, RedM said: Wasn’t it some disability act thing where a disabled person couldn’t be discriminated against (which is right) so they had to be treated the same as everyone else which everyone rightly agrees. This then meant that they couldn’t ‘gain’ from their disability and therefore had to pay the same as everyone else. Everybody equal. To soften the blow of any price difference as you say it has been phased out over three years until everyone pays the same. This was my understanding anyway. I might be miles out and I’m hoping I haven’t offended anyone with the simplicity of my explanation. Not complaining in any way but I find it interesting that “Seniors” get a discount as in many (not all) cases, this demographic will have much more disposable income than many others. Given you cannot discriminate based on age, I wonder what the logic is to give them lower prices. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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