chorley Posted May 7, 2010 Posted May 7, 2010 Although I appreciate your point, the cheap north singing stand idea didn't create any more atmosphere, or one good enough to be heard anywhere else in the ground, so I can't agree. The reason why i mention the Rovers is because they are a similar club to us, but unlike us their attendances are going up and people are saying what a good atmosphere it is and how enjoyable it is going watching them again.
M G WHITES Posted May 7, 2010 Posted May 7, 2010 The reason why i mention the Rovers is because they are a similar club to us, but unlike us their attendances are going up and people are saying what a good atmosphere it is and how enjoyable it is going watching them again. Backward inbred fucking cunts you mean
waffer cup 07 Posted May 8, 2010 Posted May 8, 2010 The reason why i mention the Rovers is because they are a similar club to us, but unlike us their attendances are going up and people are saying what a good atmosphere it is and how enjoyable it is going watching them again. What crap,up until Febuary a lot of Rovers fans wanted BFS out they were complaining like hell about the style of football. If you give up to 8000 tickets to away fans there a good chance your gates might go up a bit. Also Rovers did a 'season ticket' last season for 16 matches for ?150 another reason their gates increased a bit.The atmosphere at Ewood is just as bad as at the Reebok and probably worse.
BWFC = Priceless Posted May 8, 2010 Posted May 8, 2010 Looking at one for my dad for his birthday, he's going to be 61, does anyone know if they ask for id with an over 65's?
bwfc2003 Posted May 8, 2010 Posted May 8, 2010 What crap,up until Febuary a lot of Rovers fans wanted BFS out they were complaining like hell about the style of football. If you give up to 8000 tickets to away fans there a good chance your gates might go up a bit. Also Rovers did a 'season ticket' last season for 16 matches for ?150 another reason their gates increased a bit.The atmosphere at Ewood is just as bad as at the Reebok and probably worse. Think they only give the manc and lpool clubs the whole Darwen end, but this cab be balanced out by us giving everyone the south stand. And from what bits I,ve seen of blackburn on TV it does seem more atmospheric than Reebok. Next season (unless blackpool get promoted) we will be battling it out with wigan for shittiest home crowds, both in number and support
chorley Posted May 8, 2010 Posted May 8, 2010 I play 5 aside behind the Darwin End and they have finally accepted Big Sam, last year people who had not had a ticket for a few years, bought because of the price, from what people are saying they are renewing and more are talking about getting one again. I will not buy one because i watch Bolton, but it is interesting to see what one of our local rivals are doing successfully to increase crowds, when we have tried nothing different, in fact are average crowds are going down and Blackburns going up, will this offer sell more tickets? I think not!
Guest Biff Posted May 8, 2010 Posted May 8, 2010 Looking at one for my dad for his birthday, he's going to be 61, does anyone know if they ask for id with an over 65's? Ask again in four years time. You do know that David Cameron is asking everybody to work a year longer before they retire.
Mounts Kipper Posted May 8, 2010 Posted May 8, 2010 I play 5 aside behind the Darwin End and they have finally accepted Big Sam, last year people who had not had a ticket for a few years, bought because of the price, from what people are saying they are renewing and more are talking about getting one again. I will not buy one because i watch Bolton, but it is interesting to see what one of our local rivals are doing successfully to increase crowds, when we have tried nothing different, in fact are average crowds are going down and Blackburns going up, will this offer sell more tickets? I think not! I never thought I would live too see the day when Blackburn fans were more passionate and had bigger support than we have, looks like I was wrong, what has happened to our fans? dont think any Bolton fan can me proud of our support anymore.
Guest Posted May 8, 2010 Posted May 8, 2010 Backward inbred fucking cunts you mean Blackburn is a lot poorer than Bolton
Ziggy Posted May 8, 2010 Posted May 8, 2010 It is a difficult balancing act for the club, but it is 5 years now without a price increase in real terms that is a big reduction, I do not think a cut would make a great difference to our support, what would make a difference is a blanket ban in the Bolton area in all pubs showing the game, we all know there are thousands in the pubs and clubs watching the games live every week.If everyone acted in this manner we would have no club to support it also makes a difference to what players we can sign, what player wantss to play in front of thousands of empty seats week in week out, if you have BWFC at heart and want the club to progress think about renewing and this will help the BWFC from becoming a Wigan and a laughing stock, Blackburn fans have shown faith, 2000 more fans on average each game this season, we should be doing our bit. I couldn't agree more, however when I suggested something similar a few year ago, on this board, I got shot down by 90% of the replicants. Unfortunately there are far too many people who claim to be Wanderers fans & rarely, or never, go to the Reebok.
fruitbat69 Posted May 9, 2010 Posted May 9, 2010 It would be interesting to see what percentage/how many BWFC fans, season ticket holders or otherwise,travel/live outside Bolton to go to home games ?
MickyD Posted May 9, 2010 Posted May 9, 2010 Well, Carlos, put yourself in the shoes of the average football supporter. You wish to renew a BWFC S/T. You sit in front of your Google homepage wondering how you're going redirect to a suitable page on which to start the renewal process. Wrack your brains to decide where to start . . . Where do my team play? I know, I'll type in Reebok . . . No joy there then! As a supporter I sit in a SEAT . . . no, that didn't work. I know, they play on a surface known as grass . . . Ooh, top of the list: GRASS: Trying to renew your Season Ticket? Click on this link!!!
Mounts Kipper Posted May 9, 2010 Posted May 9, 2010 It would be interesting to see what percentage/how many BWFC fans, season ticket holders or otherwise,travel/live outside Bolton to go to home games ? When I sat in the East stand there was one bloke who travelled from Southampton area for every game and another lad who travelled from North Wales, a few years back a mate of mine who is in the Navy travelled from Cornwall for nearly every game, another lad I know travels back from Watford for a fair few games. There seems to be a good number of Boltonians who travel long distances on a regular basis to watch the whites, fair play to them.
birch Posted May 9, 2010 Posted May 9, 2010 Think the dodgy TV hasnt helped at all but the fact is many fans dont feel that watching BWFC is value for money. At the hight of recent sucsess we had sold nearly ?20k ST and the atmosphere was bouncing. This was because the 20k included many of the lads who had follwed us for years home and away, over the next few years many of these lads did not renew for numerous reasons - initially ESL prices of ?450+, over agressive stewards throwing lads out for anything, poor football and a depressing management choice more recently. The ESL is now full of under 19's paying ?49 a head none of who know any songs or care about getting an atmosphere going. If the reported prices are correct and they are increasing the child prices then many of these will not renew IMO. Now we have lost the support to the local pubs (dodgy TV) we need to take drastic measures to get them back in the routine of going every week to watch BWFC (home at least). The only way that I can see to do that is to sell as many ST in the summer as possible, this way we will have fans committed to going to all home games instead of picking and choosing and ending up only coming to 5 games. If ST where at a real bargain price compared to paying as you go (?190 adult all over ground, ?49 child all over ground) then i think we could get many fans back on mass and this will drastically help the atmosphere. Now we have a more carismatic manager and seem to be turning a corner on the field as well as the stewards no longer being so heavy handed I think if we got these lads back in the routine of coming the games then we can keep them coming for years.
chorley Posted May 9, 2010 Posted May 9, 2010 In total agreement - i do not see anything in the pricing to get people back or rewarding people who have had them for years, very poor marketing, short sighted - what we have come to expect.
frank_spencer Posted May 9, 2010 Posted May 9, 2010 Thing is if the did reduce the prices to sub ?200, then a couple of years later if we went down and lost out on the Prem money and had to bring ST prices back up the club would be destroyed. ?285 all lower tier seats would've been better, prem football for ?15 a game is dirt cheap. Yes blackburn have slashed ST prices and seen attendances improve, but so did wiggin and they get about 3 people a game. Cheapest season ticket at bury is ?305, Dale ?270, Oldham ?276, PNE ?365 i'd say bolton's prices are pretty competetive for a NW team.
MickyD Posted May 9, 2010 Posted May 9, 2010 The only way that I can see to do that is to sell as many ST in the summer as possible, this way we will have fans committed to going to all home games instead of picking and choosing and ending up only coming to 5 games. No flies on you then!
Mounts Kipper Posted May 9, 2010 Posted May 9, 2010 Thing is if the did reduce the prices to sub ?200, then a couple of years later if we went down and lost out on the Prem money and had to bring ST prices back up the club would be destroyed. ?285 all lower tier seats would've been better, prem football for ?15 a game is dirt cheap. Yes blackburn have slashed ST prices and seen attendances improve, dbut so did wiggin and they get about 3 people a game. Cheapest season ticket at bury is ?305, Dale ?270, Oldham ?276, PNE ?365 i'd say bolton's prices are pretty competetive for a NW team. Spot on. Were cheap if you want a cheaper football fix there are plenty of clubs who will cater for whatever price point you want to pay down the league pyramid.
fruitbat69 Posted May 9, 2010 Posted May 9, 2010 Thing is if the did reduce the prices to sub ?200, then a couple of years later if we went down and lost out on the Prem money and had to bring ST prices back up the club would be destroyed. ?285 all lower tier seats would've been better, prem football for ?15 a game is dirt cheap. Yes blackburn have slashed ST prices and seen attendances improve, but so did wiggin and they get about 3 people a game. Cheapest season ticket at bury is ?305, Dale ?270, Oldham ?276, PNE ?365 i'd say bolton's prices are pretty competetive for a NW team. Showed st prices to a Leeds fan on friday and he was amazed as there's are ?500 + for equivalent of lofty lower and they've had to buy there's even not knowing what league they'd be in next season.
Ani Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 (edited) Our prices are fine, people not going who are using price as an excuse will find another excuse if the tickets were 10% cheaper. I know some people can simply not afford a season ticket so that comment is nt aimed at them, but lets be honest the thousands who stayed away under megson because of him aint come flooding back. I have tried to work out how to buy tickets on line and i really do not understand it ! I want 2 tickets and a carr parrk pass. Can i do that online, if not does anyone have Gareths email address? Edited May 10, 2010 by Ani
Boothy Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 Looking at one for my dad for his birthday, he's going to be 61, does anyone know if they ask for id with an over 65's? He could probably get in on a kids ST, they never ever check.
no balls Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 He could probably get in on a kids ST, they never ever check. And the the prize for least thought our prior to posting goes to..................................................
Zico Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 Think the dodgy TV hasnt helped at all but the fact is many fans dont feel that watching BWFC is value for money. At the hight of recent sucsess we had sold nearly ?20k ST and the atmosphere was bouncing. This was because the 20k included many of the lads who had follwed us for years home and away, over the next few years many of these lads did not renew for numerous reasons - initially ESL prices of ?450+, over agressive stewards throwing lads out for anything, poor football and a depressing management choice more recently. The ESL is now full of under 19's paying ?49 a head none of who know any songs or care about getting an atmosphere going. If the reported prices are correct and they are increasing the child prices then many of these will not renew IMO. Now we have lost the support to the local pubs (dodgy TV) we need to take drastic measures to get them back in the routine of going every week to watch BWFC (home at least). The only way that I can see to do that is to sell as many ST in the summer as possible, this way we will have fans committed to going to all home games instead of picking and choosing and ending up only coming to 5 games. If ST where at a real bargain price compared to paying as you go (?190 adult all over ground, ?49 child all over ground) then i think we could get many fans back on mass and this will drastically help the atmosphere. Now we have a more carismatic manager and seem to be turning a corner on the field as well as the stewards no longer being so heavy handed I think if we got these lads back in the routine of coming the games then we can keep them coming for years. so it's noted that prices have gone down and froze for 5 years yet attendances still dwindle so clearly cost is not the key factor obviously many will use that reason - but more than likely it's an excuse people say they are unimpressed with what the club have done - but at least they haven't put prices up! as for ?190 for a s/t - ?10.55 a match? you won't find many if any grounds fromn the Premier League to the conference that charge the same or less for an adult mate in league 2 - ?280 for his s/t, ?285 fer mine - the prices really are good value for money for what it is
Gonk Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 I've checked the new site out bwfcseasontickets.co.uk or whatever, once again it looks like it's been designed by Spazzy Darren's less intelligent mate. If you click to buy a season ticket it tries to send you over to Ticketmaster. HOWEVER it does this with a pop-up so it won't work on the vast majority of machines as quite rightly they will have pop-up blockers. Anyone can design a web page or site these days, what makes me angry is someone has been paid to do that - WTF!!! Michael Needham is the registrar, keep up the good work. It's now been updated
Bigtoe Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 I think the price structure is okay personally, and there are good deals for families and under 18s. I've not bought one for a few seasons as the quality of the football is shite. Not just from us, but the opposition. It was never a Megson thing for me, I've been to plenty of games and come out wishing I'd not bothered. Zero entertainment. I hope Coyley can buck the trend.
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