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[Silva61]

If you don't think it's too expensive then good for you. Try thinking about the people who have been priced out.

I didn't say I don’t think it's too expensive, what I said was it is good value for money, especially when compared to it's competitors.
I run a small business and base my pricing on what the market will allow, I have to do this to stay in business, make a profit and re invest.
I'm an SSL1 S/C holder so you can see what I pay, it would be interesting to know at what stage you decided you were priced out.

 

[bluemoon32]

Initiatives like much cheaper tickets for the under 30's who have a Manchester postcode or can show they've attended matches for say 5 years consistently so that new blood gets rewarded.

Probably talking out of my arse but...

You'd just get the older fans complaining on the 'youngsters' getting cheap tickets

 

[moggymoz]

Initiatives like much cheaper tickets for the under 30's who have a Manchester postcode or can show they've attended matches for say 5 years consistently so that new blood gets rewarded.

Probably talking out of my arse but...

So someone like myself who's been going for over 45 years doesn't count.

 

[mexico1970]

So someone like myself who's been going for over 45 years doesn't count.

Of course you do, there's no reason why you shouldn't count. We need to grow new fans as well instead of day trippers who will fuck off when we are shit again.

 

[mexico1970]

I didn't say I don’t think it's too expensive, what I said was it is good value for money, especially when compared to it's competitors.
I run a small business and base my pricing on what the market will allow, I have to do this to stay in business, make a profit and re invest.
I'm an SSL1 S/C holder so you can see what I pay, it would be interesting to know at what stage you decided you were priced out.

If you believe football isn't too pricey then good for you, don't try to explain it away as just another business that's just shit.

 

[Silva61]

If you believe football isn't too pricey then good for you, don't try to explain it away as just another business that's just shit.

What is it about "value for money" you don't understand.?

 

[mexico1970]

What is it about "value for money" you don't understand.?

What about some fans can't afford that value for money don't you understand, is our fanbase that far gone they haven't a second thought for new local fans?

Football was just as good when it was cheap, it was still City. I can't believe the "I'm alright Jack" view of some on here.

 

[mexico1970]

You'd just get the older fans complaining on the 'youngsters' getting cheap tickets

You would mate, but it's the only way to generate new fans that aren't nurtured from 3rd party ticket sites IMHO.

 

[Silva61]

What about some fans can't afford that value for money don't you understand, is our fanbase that far gone they haven't a second thought for new local fans?

Football was just as good when it was cheap, it was still City. I can't believe the "I'm alright Jack" view of some on here.

What about some fans can't afford that value for money don't you understand, is our fanbase that far gone they haven't a second thought for new local fans?

Football was just as good when it was cheap, it was still City. I can't believe the "I'm alright Jack" view of some on here.

I did ask the question at what stage were you priced out.? And when.

 

[mexico1970]

I did ask the question at what stage were you priced out.? And when.

I am not priced out, but I am not a selfish twat who considers himself "Alright"... again where are the new fans coming from? Where are they getting the tickets from? How much are those 3rd party tickets costing them?

I hope most City fans that are left watching at the Etihad aren't as selfish as you.

 

[Silva61]

I am not priced out, but I am not a selfish twat who considers himself "Alright"... again where are the new fans coming from? Where are they getting the tickets from? How much are those 3rd party tickets costing them?

I hope most City fans that are left watching at the Etihad aren't as selfish as you.

Your issue is not with selfish twats like me, your issue is with the club.
I'll repeat, I believe I'm getting value for money.

 

[mexico1970]

Your issue is not with selfish twats like me, your issue is with the club.
I'll repeat, I believe I'm getting value for money.

I repeat good for you, you've said all you need to say.

 

[Carlos- the- jackal]

I repeat good for you, you've said all you need to say.

We all hanker for the days when the kippax had an asbestos roof and we could throw bits of the crumbling terraces at the rag scum and it was ten bob to get in but it's a different world and football club now, it's 6/7 nicker for a pint in town amd 500 nicker to see The Eagles at a big shed in Beswick, i'm not saying it's right but it isn't our workkng class game anymore

 

[mexico1970]

We all hanker for the days when the kippax had an asbestos roof and we could throw bits of the crumbling terraces at the tag scum and it was ten bob to get in but it's a different world and football club now, it's 6/7 nicker for a pint in town amd 500 nicker to see The Eagles at a big shed in Beswick, i'm not saying it's right but it isn't our workkng class game anymore

I'm not saying that, what I am saying is where are OUR new young fanbase going to come from if they are not nurtured now? Youngsters just coming through may be able to get the odd ticket but in the main tickets are as hard to get as away tickets are if you haven't got a season card etc.

It's not about the old days it's about growing a fan base not a fucking business :)

 

[Carlos- the- jackal]

I'm not saying that, what I am saying is where are OUR new young fanbase going to come from if they are not nurtured now? Youngsters just coming through may be able to get the odd ticket but in the main tickets are as hard to get as away tickets are if you haven't got a season card etc.

It's not about the old days it's about growing a fan base not a fucking business :)

I agee with you pal

 

[mexico1970]

I agee with you pal

Another thing that is missing is the youth going with their friends, not with parents just themselves enjoying the match.

OK they could be a bit leery but where are the youngsters?

 

[Carlos- the- jackal]

Another thing that is missing is the youth going with their friends, not with parents just themselves enjoying the match.

OK they could be a bit leery but where are the youngsters?

I reckon theres been a few more lads over the past couple of seasons groups of 18/20 ofds, i've deffo seen a few more at the match and in town but yeah we could do with more, they are the lifeblood of the club

 

[Silva61]

I'm not saying that, what I am saying is where are OUR new young fanbase going to come from if they are not nurtured now? Youngsters just coming through may be able to get the odd ticket but in the main tickets are as hard to get as away tickets are if you haven't got a season card etc.

It's not about the old days it's about growing a fan base not a fucking business :)

I would say to grow a fanbase is intrinsically linked to growing a business in the football world.
Isn't the expansion of the stadium proof of that.

 

[mexico1970]

I would say to grow a fanbase is intrinsically linked to growing a business in the football world.
Isn't the expansion of the stadium proof of that.

Not at all, what happens if the bubble bursts we need younger fans to carry on the tradition. Football has never been just a business proposal.

Even if the bubble doesn't burst I will say it again, in 20 years when the Etihad and other grounds have gone full Taylor Swift we'll be asking what the fuck happened.

"Season-ticket holders today are very different from those of 15 or even 10 years ago. Their age and affluence is going up. The average age of a Premier League season-ticket holder is now 44 and a recent survey showed that only around 9% can be classified as working class.13 Aug 2008

Football: Middle-aged, middle-class and muted - meet today's fan

A faltering economy and high ticket prices are driving young fans away from grounds, says Louise Taylor

www.theguardian.com

 

[Silva61]

Not at all, what happens if the bubble bursts we need younger fans to carry on the tradition. Football has never been just a business proposal.

Even if the bubble doesn't burst I will say it again, in 20 years when the Etihad and other grounds have gone full Taylor Swift we'll be asking what the fuck happened.

You maybe right but it's all ifs, buts and maybes.
If it does go tit's up it won't be Our owners fault .