Individual Match Tickets - 2024/25

[blueparrot]

Alot of people still about the United, Liverpool and Arsenal games that went on sale.

Anyone else think should have started the criteria off at 10+ Premier League games in the last two seasons and worked it's way down instead of starting off at 5+ Premier League games which in truth is pretty low over the course of two seasons.

I know it's tough but there's no point getting worked up about it, It's something that's out of our control unfortunately.

Don't think it has to be P/L games, cup games should count too, but 10 over 2 seasons is fair.

 

[kippaxed54]

Don't think it has to be P/L games, cup games should count too, but 10 over 2 seasons is fair.

if the aim is to recognise/sort those supporters who actively support the club, I'd like to see Away matches and Wembley trips etc included too

 

[blueparrot]

if the aim is to recognise/sort those supporters who actively support the club, I'd like to see Away matches and Wembley trips etc included too

No need really, if it's done properly especially after the extension, there are plenty of tickets for those that only go 5 or 6 times a year probably less.

 

[Theblueguy]

Alot of people still about the United, Liverpool and Arsenal games that went on sale.

Anyone else think should have started the criteria off at 10+ Premier League games in the last two seasons and worked it's way down instead of starting off at 5+ Premier League games which in truth is pretty low over the course of two seasons.

I know it's tough but there's no point getting worked up about it, It's something that's out of our control unfortunately.

Absolutely there should have been a window for at least 10 then 5. Maybe even a 15/10/5

Unsure if i am mis remembering but for last season wasn't the criteria "5 for previous season" so should have been 10 for previous two seasons.

Last game of season should have had an advanced sales window too in my opinion. Maybe just a "5 over two seasons"

If we are no where near a trophy ai bet there are loads for sale!

 

[Lord Blue]

There is no fairness about out it ,its complete pot luck, both a fan with zero points or 10000 points can end up with zero tickets depending on where the system puts you in the que .

So fair and equal then

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

There were well over 100,000 places in the queue throughout the day.

Releasing everything this early allows international fans to plan games ahead to sort flights and accommodation.

Unfortunately for a club that publicly brags about being Americas most watched team, this is their main consideration.

I forgot the club couldn’t care less about legacy fans. This policy seems to benefit people with more disposable income mainly.

As I said a lot of ordinary fans usually buy tickets a few weeks before the game. I haven’t been paid yet, so these tickets are basically not available to me either way.

 

[blueparrot]

I forgot the club couldn’t care less about legacy fans. This policy seems to benefit people with more disposable income mainly. It forgets about our core matchgoing fan base.

As I said a lot of ordinary fans usually buy tickets a few weeks before the game. I haven’t been paid yet, so these tickets are basically not available to me either way.

I agree about the finances and that’s why they should be sold game by game. Little to do with legacy fans though whatever that means,we were all young once. Some older fans have the money some don’t some new fans have the money some don’t.

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

I agree about the finances and that’s why they should be sold game by game. Little to do with legacy fans though whatever that means,we were all young once. Some older fans have the money some don’t some new fans have the money some don’t.

As the poster above says, this mainly benefits people on higher incomes and international fans as it gives them time to book flights and hotels. I would argue a large portion of our legacy fans are on lower incomes (generally across greater Manchester) therefore will be less likely to have access to these tickets.

If it was a few weeks before it gives people a chance to save up for a particular game, rather than missing out, with most games on sale now. I think that’s a fairer system.

 

[jamielowndes]

I forgot the club couldn’t care less about legacy fans. This policy seems to benefit people with more disposable income mainly.

As I said a lot of ordinary fans usually buy tickets a few weeks before the game. I haven’t been paid yet, so these tickets are basically not available to me either way.

I'm agreeing with you.

More unique fans means more merchandise sold and higher likelihood of refreshments (tourists likely aren't pre drinking in a local).

I feel a lot of legacy fans have already been priced out to some degree.

It is 100% to do with disposable income.

I said somewhere else, if the club knew there wouldn't be any blowback whatsoever, they'd get rid of season tickets. It'll never happen because of the reaction, but they'd take it if the opportunity came.

 

[blueparrot]

As the poster above says, this mainly benefits people on higher incomes and international fans as it gives them time to book flights and hotels. I would argue a large portion of our legacy fans are on lower incomes (generally across greater Manchester) therefore will be less likely to have access to these tickets.

If it was a few weeks before it gives people a chance to save up.

I understand the financial side of it, and yes it benefits those on higher incomes. I just don’t see how anyone can presume which fans have and don’t have the money based more or less on age and or where they live. Don’t think international fans really comes into it though it would benefit them to sell this way but expect they only attend a couple of games, the majority of match day fans I expect are still UK based.

 

[blueparrot]

I'm agreeing with you.

More unique fans means more merchandise sold and higher likelihood of refreshments (tourists likely aren't pre drinking in a local).

I feel a lot of legacy fans have already been priced out to some degree.

It is 100% to do with disposable income.

I said somewhere else, if the club knew there wouldn't be any blowback whatsoever, they'd get rid of season tickets. It'll never happen because of the reaction, but they'd take it if the opportunity came.

So why have they increased the S/C / Flexi Gold option and decreased matchday tickets this season?

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

I understand the financial side of it, and yes it benefits those on higher incomes. I just don’t see how anyone can presume which fans have and don’t have the money based more or less on age and or where they live. Don’t think international fans really comes into it though it would benefit them to sell this way but expect they only attend a couple of games, the majority of match day fans I expect are still UK based.

I wouldn’t say it’s a presumption. you can look at the average income across greater Manchester and see there’s a lot of people struggling. Younger people generally tend to earn less as well. A lot of people on lower incomes or from deprived areas have been priced out.

In my view we still have a very working class fanbase and this excludes a lot of people from that. The evidence for me is premier league crowds compared to fa cup crowds. I go to league matches and rarely see families or young lads - it’s the complete opposite for cup games. It’s the same if you compare ss2 to ss3.

I’m kind of going a bit off topic here, but hopefully you understand my main point.

 

[uwerosler28]

So fair and equal then

Sorry your interpretation of fairness is 10000 or zero = same odds and none of it relative to the points?, if you believe that then no point conversing with a moron.

 

[Theblueguy]

So why have they increased the S/C / Flexi Gold option and decreased matchday tickets this season?

Valid point

What's happened to those silver tickets they invented recently.

 

[Tim of the Oak]

So why have they increased the S/C / Flexi Gold option and decreased matchday tickets this season?

To get more kids to be able to sit / stand with their Mums and Dads, Aunties and Uncles etc, who are established City season card holders. It makes sense to reduce the average age of fans.

Flexi - golds for adults wa added for fairness.

 

[Lord Blue]

Sorry your interpretation of fairness is 10000 or zero = same odds and none of it relative to the points?, if you believe that then no point conversing with a moron.

Sorry but I believe in equality and fairness. You can go practice your right wing views and I’ll relax. No sleep lost.

 

[shemnel]

I started this last season, might resurrect the thread; my theory is still that season tickets will diminish steadily over time, an atiquated model of loyalty and affordability.

You have many 10s of 1000s on memberships that simply give you a 'chance' to buy a ticket and increasing levels of memberships up to 100s of pounds a year, that gone you a better chance. Pay more, get a better chance, with no actual ticket in hand yet.

Then you can flog tickets at high rates per capita, much higher than the season ticket average per match, and you could double (?) ticket income. Possibly more.

 

[Buckshaw Blue]

I started this last season, might resurrect the thread; my theory is still that season tickets will diminish steadily over time, an atiquated model of loyalty and affordability.

You have many 10s of 1000s on memberships that simply give you a 'chance' to buy a ticket and increasing levels of memberships up to 100s of pounds a year, that gone you a better chance. Pay more, get a better chance, with no actual ticket in hand yet.

Then you can flog tickets at high rates per capita, much higher than the season ticket average per match, and you could double (?) ticket income. Possibly more.

I think concessions will also become a thing of the past over time unfortunately.

 

[give it to gordon]

I don't think any system will be seen as fair to everyone one.

I only have around 450 points yet have been going to matches for decades. You don't get points for away games which seem to be easier to get when the games are midweek on the south coast.

We didn't qualify for the CL against RM even though on seasons gone by we got tickets for RM, PSG etc without problems. I understand the new system but it rules us out because midweek games mean staying over and the price for that has gone through the roof since covid.

I understand people wanting the points system but not sure if we would qualify for that ! Using the points system stops new younger fans from becoming City fans if they can't get tickets.

Releasing them all at once means you have to have the cash ready which again is difficult. I have a small inheritance so I'm OK on that front.

The fact that you can become a member on the day of the tickets being released is wrong. Even when joining the local OSC we couldn't apply for tickets until after Christmas ( we joined in June ). Seems fair to me.

The real things that piss me of, when we don't qualify is seeing loads of half n half scarfs on the TV.

We apart from my lad are all FOCs been around England and Europe following City for decades.
It's sad that we now find it's getting harder and harder to get tickets at a time when we are finding it harder and harder to survive the trip lol

I haven't a clue how to make the tickets system fit all, haven't a clue. My lad took a day off work, we got 4 games couldn't get tickets to sit together :(

Rant over

 

[jimharri]

. I understand the new system but it rules us out because midweek games mean staying over and the price for that has gone through the roof since covid.

Tell me about it. Hotel room rates have gone through the roof in the last two or three years. I'm over for the Ipswich game (flying over friday afternoon, and back on Saturday night). And a run of the mill 3* hotel is costing me £100 for the Friday night. If I wanted to stay in the Lowry or the Hilton (Ha!), you're talking between £400 and 500, for one night.