Cityzens Prices Confirmed

[LoveCity]

I wonder how much fans contribute to the turnover at city with match day tickets memberships merchandise food drinks? 25m? 30m?

£39.6m of our £271m was "matchday revenue" on the last Deliotte list. Which is very small compared to most top English clubs, but City make up for it with commercial income that has us bringing in more revenue than Arsenal and Chelsea. But still... it doesn't seem to be enough for City, who as well as being excellent at bringing in commercial revenue, want to increase matchday revenue even before the stadium expansion (= more corporate/VIP options).

FFP is a poor excuse for all this considering our income is the 6th highest in world football ALREADY. City probably want people to use FFP as an excuse to justify their price hikes when there is absolutely no need to take more from the fans' pockets after the eye-watering increase in TV revenue. And if City stopped overpaying average squad players like Richards so we could actually sell them at normal fees, our income would be even higher.

At least a public figure has spoken out, not that it'll do any good probably: <a class="postlink" href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2699859/Gary-Lineker-Premier-League-ticket-prices-pure-avarice-fans-face-hike.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footba ... -hike.html</a>

 

[jimharri]

What postage charge. You are making things up.

I have just renewed for my son and the bill was:

Fees £0.00
Postage £0.00
Card £29.17
VAT £5.83

Total £35.00

I am not making things up;

Even allowing for overseas postage, that is fucking steep. What are they sending it in; an envelope made out of gold leaf?

It won't be an envelope it will be a parcel with your free scarf etc in a cityzen box.

Okay; I didn't know we were getting a free scarf. Thanks for the info.

 

[Asian Blue]

Well ordered mine today...................................one hour wait on phone, and never want to hear bloody Green Sleeves again !!!!!!

The girl who I eventually go through to was very helpful and get the order sorted out very quickly. However when I asked her how long to arrive in the post, she said a few days, but I have now read that the membership package ( with goodies ) will not be sent out until August 4th ??
Oh well, taken the plunge now, and only time will tell if good value.

 

[The Doctor]

Not trawled every page on this thread so if my point has already been posted apologies.
You must all be youngsters on this forum ............ Why no 'seniors' category of discount........ Everybody in the world offers a senior citizen discount!

The club thought the game against QPR killed you all off.

Good point ...... Must have nodded off!

 

[TROUSERS]

Just looked up NYFC, they now have next years season tickets for sale at Yankee stadium.where my seat would be orks out at £102 per match !!!!!!! No wonder footie hasnt taken off over their!

 

[jimharri]

Well ordered mine today...................................one hour wait on phone, and never want to hear bloody Green Sleeves again !!!!!!

The girl who I eventually go through to was very helpful and get the order sorted out very quickly. However when I asked her how long to arrive in the post, she said a few days, but I have now read that the membership package ( with goodies ) will not be sent out until August 4th ??
Oh well, taken the plunge now, and only time will tell if good value.

Why didn't you do it online? Less hassle all around.

 

[waspish]

I wonder how much fans contribute to the turnover at city with match day tickets memberships merchandise food drinks? 25m? 30m?

£39.6m of our £271m was "matchday revenue" on the last Deliotte list. Which is very small compared to most top English clubs, but City make up for it with commercial income that has us bringing in more revenue than Arsenal and Chelsea. But still... it doesn't seem to be enough for City, who as well as being excellent at bringing in commercial revenue, want to increase matchday revenue even before the stadium expansion (= more corporate/VIP options).

FFP is a poor excuse for all this considering our income is the 6th highest in world football ALREADY. City probably want people to use FFP as an excuse to justify their price hikes when there is absolutely no need to take more from the fans' pockets after the eye-watering increase in TV revenue. And if City stopped overpaying average squad players like Richards so we could actually sell them at normal fees, our income would be even higher.

At least a public figure has spoken out, not that it'll do any good probably: <a class="postlink" href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2699859/Gary-Lineker-Premier-League-ticket-prices-pure-avarice-fans-face-hike.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footba ... -hike.html</a>

40m is still a decent chunk of our turnover though and with FFP it does contribute to us complying next season..

What needs to happen though is if a club wants to lower match day tickets they shouldn't be punished from FFP..

 

[awest]

Are shoe laces included in the overall package this term? is so it's a bargain tbh.

 

[oggy 79]

I know it's a bit steep but city is in my blood and I will be renewing my membership but how do I renew do I ring up or can I do it online

 

[citizen_maine]

You don't want it, don't buy it

You don't need it t get tickets. All the League games sell out, but not until a week before Kick Off.

At what point do you draw the line? There will always be people willing to pay more to jump on board a successful side. What if it goes up to £100 next year, or £200. Your "if you don't want it don't buy it" mantra remains true, but I think all supporters should be able to think beyond that and see that long term supporters are falling by the wayside.

People (including yourself if I'm not mistaken) are already complaining about the change innthe match day crowds and atmosphere.

I am bothered about the crowds and atmosphere

I'm not bothered about City memberships. We've had them in one shae or form for quite some while, and they keep getting tweaked. Bluemoon is a City membership of a form.

But as long as there's an Access Card or something similar that's free, or costing a nominal £10 or so, I don't see an issue.......providing you can still accrue points. Some people have to give up seasoncards for legitimate reasons eg work, children etc, and they should be able to transfer their points onto an "Access" card without being forced to pay £35 for Cityzen membership. Providing you can do that, then who cares?

don't think City are that crass and stupid to bite off the supporters hands.

So how do I transfer my Blue membership onto one of these Access cards? As far as I can see, the only option available is to buy a Cityzen card (but it's probably just me looking in the wrong place)