“City Matters” fan committee

[Maccblue]

Luton could go up next year. Their ground looks a right dump.

Trust me it is. Not been for about 25 years it was a shithole then !! looks like it’s not been touched since

 

[Corky]

They made the case that they followed the same criteria as Madrid last season and interestingly, that we have never had match day qualifying criteria based upon attendance - any that has existed has been solely due to security.-

They have had it on points to members , then points to non-members with access cards, That is how it started off at the stadium.

Members was the equivalent of "match day members" now, and they used it for high demand home games from 2003, but it kind of tapered off as there stopped being many and very few paying for membership as you didn't need it.

There was even a change to the points system in 2004 to stop members getting more points than season ticket holders, then the season ticket holder wouldn't be worse off as just a member the next season. Also the 1000 points for being a ST holder was lost (once given up) so they wouldn't out point regular members after one season.

Short memories if they claimed the above. It has been issue in the past.

 

[BLUE PEANUT]

At our meeting yesterday, the club accepted that the Madrid match day membership sales were a mistake.

They made the case that they followed the same criteria as Madrid last season and interestingly, that we have never had match day qualifying criteria based upon attendance - any that has existed has been solely due to security. That said, me and a few others pointed out the obvious about Bayern sales, and the general demand for match day sales all season. Appreciate that none of this solves what happened.

Nonetheless, we have agreed to work with the club to develop an approach to match day tickets qualifying criteria.

Whilst we have some to do that, there is the potential that the FA Cup Final and Champions League Final (if we get there) could go down to member sales. In reality, it’s highly unlikely that United will go to match day members. However, to avoid a similar problem to Madrid, they have asked us to put some options forward pretty quickly.

Happy to hear everyone’s views. The way I see it, we could:

• Leave as it is
• Base it on ticket points
• Base it on attendance in the FA Cup
• A blend of the two above

It may be too complicated, but I would base it on FA Cup attendance first (trying to replicate cup scheme membership for season ticket holders) and then have points brackets within.

Edit: Also worth adding that our number one priority, is to add a point around not being eligible for a ticket if you buy membership after the game has been pulled out of the hat.

I think some sort of priority to anyone who went to the semi final would be fair (and, no I didn't go so don't benefit directly)

 

[HelloCity]

Agreed. The rules should require clubs like Brentford and Bournemouth to improve their stadia over a set period. The minimum capacity in the PL should be 25,000. Improvements should be tied to the huge Broadcast revenues handed out.

Brentford’s stadium is brand new.

Also a bit rag-ish to say minimum should be 25k since that could kill the dreams of successful smaller clubs.

 

[BillCarlisle]

I dare say anyone who looked at the fixture last June onwards. Hopefully its a dead rubber and the titles in the bag by then.

If we beat Leeds and Toon beat Arse then there's a fair chance that it will be a dead rubber. Fingers crossed.

 

[Stiff Little Wingers]

We met with them yesterday (reform of the group was one of the main topics - minutes from previous meetings should be going live next Thursday).

Anyway, we didn’t touch upon travel for Istanbul, but they are thinking about it already. I’ll raise it specifically now. Unless it’s gone live and I’ve missed it, they have some coaches lined up for Wembley too.

Thank you for feeding back mate

 

[didsburyblu]

Slightly off topic but as a lot will be aware phone calls to City presently involve in most cases waits well in excess of what should be reasonably expected in some cases hours on hold only to be cut off before getting through.

Hopefully City matters can raise the issue because in a couple of weeks time we have the potential for FA & Champs league final sales and a relocation window all possibly happening simultaneously and at present how City will handle this doesn't bear thinking about. Hopefully they have a robust plan in place.

 

[117 M34]

Brentford’s stadium is brand new.

Also a bit rag-ish to say minimum should be 25k since that could kill the dreams of successful smaller clubs.

Do the football league still do it with teams getting promoted into league 2?
They couldn't complain that the premier league do the same.

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

Brentford’s stadium is brand new.

Also a bit rag-ish to say minimum should be 25k since that could kill the dreams of successful smaller clubs.

It is not unreasonable to expect minimum standards for stadiums in the Premier League. Bournemouth have been enjoying huge broadcast revenues for the last six years and have done virtually nothing to improve their infrastructure. When they came up their owner said they had to expand the ground to be sustainable. I am not saying teams should be denied promotion (as is the case for those coming up from non league to the EFL) but they must take steps to improve their stadiums over an agreed period once they are promoted to the PL.

 

[jrb]

Does anyone else think City Should sell season tickets earlier in in the year?

Every season City are cramming season ticket sales, semi-final cup ticket sales, Cup final ticket sales, away ticket sales, and CL ticket sales into a few of weeks, which is causing problems at the ticket office. The club should sell season tickets in late March or early April.