Robbored Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Despite some very good games lately down at BS3 and City sitting fourth in the league, it was very disapointing to see that the gate was only just over 10k today.I don't know what the team has to do to encourage the staways and partimers to start turning up and supporting the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoke_Gifford_Red Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Maybe it is down to the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_man_terry Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 surely as chair of the supporters club? you should be in touch with fans of Bristol City and should be in a position to know why people stay away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Cost dictated that i did not attend the Coventry game. I would imagine many non-ST holders stay away for the same reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MYK Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 I guess with a lot of people being paid monthly, paying for so many home games over the Christmas and New Year can be difficult.There is another Cup game in 3 days time...maybe some chose to go to Coventry on Tuesday instead of AG today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky BCFC Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Maybe it is down to the cost.Definately. I went today for the first time this season, match ticket cost £21 plus I bought a program and drink which added about another fiver onto the cost. Spending £26 just to spend a couple of hours at a league 1 football match with little atmosphere is not something I am able or willing to do every week, loyal fan or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 surely as chair of the supporters club? you should be in touch with fans of Bristol City and should be in a position to know why people stay away?If fans aren't at the game - how can I find out why they are not there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portishead Red Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 If fans aren't at the game - how can I find out why they are not there? If they were at the game you wouldnt have to ask them anyway would you!!! :noexpression: Sorry me old mate, seems your taking the easy way out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_man_terry Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 If fans aren't at the game - how can I find out why they are not there? surely speaking to fans that are their in your members bar, you can get a jist of what the fans that are their feel? alot feel prices are an issue, speaking to the fans that are present surely you must know this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jism123 Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 1- just had christmas2- lots of over-priced home games over small period of time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red`s Ashtonic Lustpit Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Despite some very good games lately down at BS3 and City sitting fourth in the league, it was very disapointing to see that the gate was only just over 10k today.I don't know what the team has to do to encourage the staways and partimers to start turning up and supporting the club. Lower the prices, open the EE and maybe give an indication thet the fans matter?Maybe I am just a cynic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Definately. I went today for the first time this season, match ticket cost £21 plus I bought a program and drink which added about another fiver onto the cost. Spending £26 just to spend a couple of hours at a league 1 football match with little atmosphere is not something I am able or willing to do every week, loyal fan or not.er...NOT, obviously! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 er...NOT, obviously!Wrong.Some people have to pay bills and other commitments before City.Does make them any less loyal than you or I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS10 RED Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 I only go every home game is becuase i got a season ticket.In the past when ive not had a season ticket ive only managed like 5-10 games a season because the prices has been to high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAlex Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Wrong.Some people have to pay bills and other commitments before City.Does make them any less loyal than you or I.Yes it does , we all have bills, one game is part time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Yes it does , we all have bills, one game is part timeWe all have bills, and we all have different wages, some more than others.Some will have higher bills, kids, and other commitments before City.Some people can simply not afford to attend as many games as they would like to, it in no way makes them less loyal.For the record, i was there today, and i am a season ticket holder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman Block B Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Despite some very good games lately down at BS3 and City sitting fourth in the league, it was very disapointing to see that the gate was only just over 10k today.I don't know what the team has to do to encourage the staways and partimers to start turning up and supporting the club. Weather..........January......Skint........?If were top 4 in March , watch the Red Army fill the stadium, and take thousands away.......Arn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Wrong.Some people have to pay bills and other commitments before City.Does make them any less loyal than you or I.If he's THAT skint, why buy a prog and a drink?My Mrs works part-time, THREE days out of FIVE, NOT 1 out of 15 odd!No show-er more like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Why penalise fans who don't know if they can go to games till the actual day of the game, why charge kids £10 on the day when we have a HALF EMPTY stadium. We all don't live in Bristol and if were not sure if we can get to a saturday game why should we have have to pay extra on the day. Example.. my boy plays football on a saturday morning and if i am not sure i can get to City on time i wont book tickets online in advance. His game gets called off and to pay on the day will cost me and 2 kids an extra £12.Does that encourage me to go?Robbered theres an example. Get your supporters club to encourage the chairman to drop prices and FILL the stadium.3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 If he's THAT skint, why buy a prog and a drink?Thats not the point I'm trying to make.The point is, that at £20 + a game, its too expensive.Labelling someone as "not loyal" because they cannot afford to attend as much as you or I is unfair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianred Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Why penalise fans who don't know if they can go to games till the actual day of the game, why charge kids £10 on the day when we have a HALF EMPTY stadium. We all don't live in Bristol and if were not sure if we can get to a saturday game why should we have have to pay extra on the day. Example.. my boy plays football on a saturday morning and if i am not sure i can get to City on time i wont book tickets online in advance. His game gets called off and to pay on the day will cost me and 2 kids an extra £12.Does that encourage me to go?Robbered theres an example. Get your supporters club to encourage the chairman to drop prices and FILL the stadium.3Totally agree, and if you check the championship teams we are all ready paying the same or more in some cases to watch a lower grade of football! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbl800 Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 WAKE UP Higher gas and electric charges, soon higher rate charges.Then there is the little thing about HIGHER INTEREST RATES hiked up the other day.Got a mortgage, then you pay more. Ashton Gate an option to many it is not!Entrance prices need to be reduced but they will not because like everyone else the club overheads are also increasing.So get use to lower gates and a sterile atmostphere in a ground that has far too many restrictions on true City fans.That are inflicted by over zealous stewards the police and the oppressive regime at the helm of the club. :noexpression: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 I guess with a lot of people being paid monthly, paying for so many home games over the Christmas and New Year can be difficult.There is another Cup game in 3 days time...maybe some chose to go to Coventry on Tuesday instead of AG today.There is another solution. Become a turnstile operator at Ashton Gate. The club is crying out for turnstile staff, and you get paid plus you get to see the games for nothing. There are other benefits as well , so pm me if you want more details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Horsman Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Shame as the stay-aways have missed 11 goals and 2 cracking matches.I have every sympathy regarding cost. I am a S/T holder but have a family and a fairly crappy job, so rarely can afford away games.Many City fans live long distances away as well so, so many games in a short period does hit the pocket with train fares/fuel etc. Club should be applauded for the offers they do offer, but it's an expensive luxury now compared to the 70s/80s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucksred Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Why penalise fans who don't know if they can go to games till the actual day of the game, why charge kids £10 on the day when we have a HALF EMPTY stadium. We all don't live in Bristol and if were not sure if we can get to a saturday game why should we have have to pay extra on the day. Example.. my boy plays football on a saturday morning and if i am not sure i can get to City on time i wont book tickets online in advance. His game gets called off and to pay on the day will cost me and 2 kids an extra £12.Does that encourage me to go?Robbered theres an example. Get your supporters club to encourage the chairman to drop prices and FILL the stadium.3Bill, do stop talking sense now. Robbored and his mates Lansdown and Sextone aint interested. The fact youre right is quite beside the point now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunley Legend Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Despite some very good games lately down at BS3 and City sitting fourth in the league, it was very disapointing to see that the gate was only just over 10k today.I don't know what the team has to do to encourage the staways and partimers to start turning up and supporting the club. What the team has to do is play the sort of football we saw last week and the kind we saw SECOND half today. People will start coming back - make no mistake. But if we see similar football to the first half today and the general whooshball with 10-15 minutes of decent play thrown in that has summarised our season so far then some people, for whom perhaps money, family commitments, work commitments etc. make attendance at football harder to justify than the rest of us, will carry on deciding that the price for admission can be better spent on other forms of ENTERTAINMENT/more time with the family/earning overtime at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Thats not the point I'm trying to make.The point is, that at £20 + a game, its too expensive.Labelling someone as "not loyal" because they cannot afford to attend as much as you or I is unfair.I'm not knocking people who genuinely can't afford it, but there are people (I'm sure we ALL know some) that claim to be fans, plead poverty , then spend the rest of the afternoon DRINKING in the local! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 I wasn't there today as it was a family members birthday and they wanted to see us all and get together.If putting a family members wishes before Bristol City Football Club makes me a poor fan, then so be it.Better that IMHO, than football is my only thing in life saddo types. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jan Mollars Gloves Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Despite some very good games lately down at BS3 and City sitting fourth in the league, it was very disapointing to see that the gate was only just over 10k today.I don't know what the team has to do to encourage the staways and partimers to start turning up and supporting the club. I think the attendances may be slightly massaged Taking in consideration we have over 8000 season ticket holders, so including few 100 from Trannie, that means a couple of 1000 pay on day attendee's.Many teams include season ticket holders whether they turn up or not. Not sure that City do this.Something a little strange - somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atyeomatt Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 I agree with most of the above. I love City through and through and have been atending games for 25 years. As a family man I can manage about one game a month, and I bring the kids along for about half of them. With the mortgage etc...blah blah blah.. you can't always do it. Fair play to the city though for the incentive to bring the young ones, without it I wouldn't be bringing the kids and they certainly wouldn't grow up wanting to watch the City. As it is, it's in their blood and they are fans of the future. Lets have even more of it please.PS I think that we are going to do it this year, bring on the Oldham! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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