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Season 5- memberships
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FFC Mariner
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Sean Francis Lacy said:
Glory hunter
Mini In Bay 6
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Echoing "We maybe shit, but it's my shit".
I reckon the Mariners, and all clubs, will suffer a serious dip in membership, especially now the GFC is really starting to hit with unemployment rising. I think on current track we'd be looking at a core of 5 to 6K and an average of 7 - 10k.
I think also it's better to have seats filled, than not at all.
I'd propose that the worst 7000 seats in BTS be sold at $5 a match - transferrable - but no pensioner, student or child discount. I'd also bring back blue general admission for the not so shabby seats at normal GA prices, and retain gold and plat in existing forms. I'd also make light of the $5 tickets in the Advocate every week (Now that The Sun Weekly has set) with a full page ad in sport, reminding everyone of how bloody cheap it is.
But if it doesn't work after a season of crowds 12K+ early on leading to near sellouts by december then arsehole it.
I reckon the Mariners, and all clubs, will suffer a serious dip in membership, especially now the GFC is really starting to hit with unemployment rising. I think on current track we'd be looking at a core of 5 to 6K and an average of 7 - 10k.
I think also it's better to have seats filled, than not at all.
I'd propose that the worst 7000 seats in BTS be sold at $5 a match - transferrable - but no pensioner, student or child discount. I'd also bring back blue general admission for the not so shabby seats at normal GA prices, and retain gold and plat in existing forms. I'd also make light of the $5 tickets in the Advocate every week (Now that The Sun Weekly has set) with a full page ad in sport, reminding everyone of how bloody cheap it is.
But if it doesn't work after a season of crowds 12K+ early on leading to near sellouts by december then arsehole it.
I'm definitely going to try and get the season ticket, because it then mans I don't have to stand in line for a ticket on the day, and it also means the tickets are paid for so no more forking out, as i don't buy any food or drinks at the games. Going to look at getting a ticket in a different area though...Western grandstand. Sick of no roof and sun in the eyes. I like to watch my team play shit in some comfort at least.
Arabmariner
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Prawn sandwiches eh?FFC Mariner said:
Thought you preferred being with the "plebs".
Anyway most of the crowd will have a private bar next season lol!
Bex
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dibo said:
+1 provided they don't start treating us like shit. As a so-called "member" who is fronting up a significant amount of hard earned cash (5 gold memberships last year) prior to the start of what could be a really shit season for crowds, I expect to be treated with some sort of consideration and fairness.
If a) we're not getting post match functions and b) we're getting the same number of home games as last season and c) crowd numbers are down on the previous year and d) we're playing really shit - then a price hike is not appropriate. In fact, a price reduction shouldn't be out of the question considering the state of the economy.
Arabmariner
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I don't see the need for so many categorys of season ticket anyway.
I think the top tiers should be gold and all of the lower tier and behind the goal should be general admission.
Unless a full house or close to it is expected.....and let's face it how likely is that atm.......there is no need for everyone to have a reserve seat.
Even better but it won't happen would be to provide a cash gate for general admission.You are far more likely to get a decent walk up crowd if you don't have to line up for a ticket then line up again to get in.
I think the top tiers should be gold and all of the lower tier and behind the goal should be general admission.
Unless a full house or close to it is expected.....and let's face it how likely is that atm.......there is no need for everyone to have a reserve seat.
Even better but it won't happen would be to provide a cash gate for general admission.You are far more likely to get a decent walk up crowd if you don't have to line up for a ticket then line up again to get in.
T
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RADINHO said:im not getting season ticket. the way they r playing we shuld get paid 2 watch it. Central coast divison 1 is more entertaining
Its exactly this sort of mentality which is killing the Mariners.... Yeah they are playing shit, and aren't that entertaining, but not turning up to support them isn't going to help.
FFC Mariner
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T said:RADINHO said:im not getting season ticket. the way they r playing we shuld get paid 2 watch it. Central coast divison 1 is more entertaining
Its exactly this sort of mentality which is killing the Mariners.... Yeah they are playing shit, and aren't that entertaining, but not turning up to support them isn't going to help.
Whilst I am in the "I was there when we were shit" camp and will be renewing regardless, I do understand the frustrations of people who arent.
Perhaps some open and honest communications from the club would help
I agree, i will keep going every week while we are shit, but i am only likely to encourage newcomers to join me if it's not going to be an embarrassment. If i try to introduce friends to the football-supporting scene and they don't enjoy it, i don't expect them to want to come back.
I was asked to come along once, and decided then and there i would be back ever week. I can't be bothered forcing newbies to come along with me if they've been before and didn't like what they saw.
I think it's been estimated that the "core" support is between 6-8 thousand, and that's what i expect to see at the start of next season unless there's something to entice the part-timers and bandwaggoners (i.e. results and some sort of a drawcard)
I was asked to come along once, and decided then and there i would be back ever week. I can't be bothered forcing newbies to come along with me if they've been before and didn't like what they saw.
I think it's been estimated that the "core" support is between 6-8 thousand, and that's what i expect to see at the start of next season unless there's something to entice the part-timers and bandwaggoners (i.e. results and some sort of a drawcard)
If you look @ the EPL a Season ticket is for people who go every home league game and stump a lump sum or commit to a loan with interest! (BTW - that is what sizeable is - not the CCM season pass which equates to little more than a good night out), they also get 1st rights to home cup games, away games, and semi-final /final tickets. Memberships are for the people who get to a few games every season (or two), live in Worthing and want a "Don't follow me, follow the Red Devils" sticker for their car.
FFC Mariner
Well-Known Member
FFC did (and may still do) away season tickets that entitled you to 10quid travel to away games by coaches laid on by MAF.
In other places, the length of time you have been a season ticket holder is a badge of pride (I've been coming here man and boy for 50 years etc).
A membership confers rights - its a bullshit title to try and copy the tardballers and NRL.
In other places, the length of time you have been a season ticket holder is a badge of pride (I've been coming here man and boy for 50 years etc).
A membership confers rights - its a bullshit title to try and copy the tardballers and NRL.
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