Phileas Fogg Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 For those of you who, like me, weren't aware There is a FAN meeting tonight - I know there is a subforum for this but I only saw there was a new topic in there by chance so wanted to make everyone aware. I believe the minutes are going to be posted on @BcfcTweets as the meeting progresses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 For anyone that doesn't have access to Twitter, I'll copy across what is reported into this thread. To ensure things don't cross over I'll keep this thread locked until the end of the meeting, then people can post as they wish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 The FAN meeting is underway at Ashton Gate. We'll be tweeting updates from the meeting this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Jon Darch from the Supporters Club & Trust has kicked off the meeting by giving a brief overview of their online survey on atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 With more than 3,000 responses, you can view the survey results here: http://t.co/QBWzp8xbeh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Via a show of hands, every member of the FAN took the survey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 David Lloyd (DL) thanks the SC&T for their hard work on the survey. Andrew Billingham (AB) says they will take notice of the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 AB says the survey has been really useful as part of the overall research that has already taken place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 AB says the challenge is to attract young supporters, 'fans for the future'. "Our aim is to fill a 27,000-seater stadium," he adds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 AB: "The take up for our City 7s membership has been excellent. It's aimed at Year 2-age children." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 AB says there is a need to "capture the student market". He is holding meetings with local universities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 The 3-for-2 offer receives praise and more offers "would be welcomed" by supporters. AB adds membership take up has been fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 DL says Safety Advisory Group imposes 10% reduction in capacity to areas of unreserved seating at Ashton Gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 AB says unreserved seating is "not off the table", adding: "We've got to have an open mind to it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 FAN members say club need to "cater for everyone". There won't be unreserved seating next season due to reduced capacity of 16,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 AB says he will talk to Premier League and Championship clubs about their views on unreserved seating as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 One FAN member suggests former East End STHs should all purchase together in the South Stand for 2015/16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 FAN agrees to submit this document to the club/Bristol Sport.http://t.co/FTI48zfx6Q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 AB is desperate to minimise churn for season ticket sales, which usually sits around the 10% mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 On transport/parking, AB says all options are being investigated, including coach travel from various locations. Any ideas welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Only a handful of FAN members would use the Long Ashton Park & Ride. More would consider using an Ashton Gate station, if it happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 A suggestion to operate with a match ticket/travel voucher in the future (akin to Brighton) is put forward by FAN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Season tickets 2015/16 will go on sale on March 25th until the end of April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 AB says there will be finance options, other incentives. Meetings will be held with current season ticket holders like last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Pricing for 2015/16 season tickets has yet to be decided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 No FAN member expects 2015/16 prices to go down, a small number expect a price freeze, the majority expect a price rise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Debenture/longer-term season tickets (possibly five years or ten years) are mooted by FAN members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Kit designs for next season have been finalised. Aim to launch for May. Reason being there will be no Megastore for three months (rebuild). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Feedback on this year's kit is positive from FAN members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 FAN members would like more consultation on design of kit. Admit last year was "unique". Online vote mooted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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