Seasoncard Renewals 2017/18

[jrb]

I didn't say it was justified. If you read what I said, I said City should absorb any extra costs. I think it's s stupid decision to raise the prices by 2%. But I am quite ready to believe that match day costs have gone up for the club. There are a lot more stewards now for a start. Policing costs probably going ever upwards etc. It will cost the club because we'll lose fans even if it is over £10-£15.

I never said you did. Read what I wrote. I was replying to you in general.(mate)

Running costs can be factored in for next season. Cost savings can be made.

Any additional running costs don't have to be passed on to the fans.

What additional costs have United incurred over the last 6 seasons? Yet they haven't increased their season ticket prices in the last 6 seasons. Their security measures, etc, have had to be stepped up as well. Other PL clubs are the same.

Come on Marvin, smell the coffee.

A club with a £500mill+ turnover, and a £20mill profit, I stand corrected on those figures, doesn't need to get it's fans to constribute 2% extra towards the cost of inflation and running costs. And here's me thinking City had an army of the best financial managers and accountants working for the club.

Penny pinching, with the fans paying those pennies.

Night.

 

[lee_wsm]

for people asking i am Seasoncard Waiting List No:12955

so there is quite a few people on it.

As people have said a large amount may be after the 299 ticket.

 

[stadiumcat]

I think the price rise alone is not going to make many people give up but I get the feeling an accumulation of negative aspects of the club and the direction it is going is making people question wheather to carry on. This price rise is disasterous pr & makes you wonder if it was designed to clear a few out, the new parking restrictions , the awfull tram/bus service, the harassment of fans by Showsec, que's & searches all add up but the big one for me is the corrupt officials that City say & do nothing about make me wonder wheather to join him .[/QUOTE]
That is the big one for me, we see it week in week out. Not just at City, but favouring one team over another; the big and important decisions go the way of those in favour, the other team get the none match defining decisions. We can all list them, week in week out; the media defend and smoke screen as they are part of the 'Band wagon/cash cow'

 

[windie]

As many have said it's the principle. The increase is not massive. But there is no business need I can see, the club is just chancing their arm. It's also getting close to my break point. The whole "match day experience" is a load of bollocks. Whoever made the decision to increase prices comes across as out of touch with the real world. Good luck sorting out the bad PR, it's not as if the media needed an excuse to get on our backs. I told the missus it might be my last season, she never thought that's a phrase I would utter.......

 

[GXCity]

for people asking i am Seasoncard Waiting List No:12955

so there is quite a few people on it.

As people have said a large amount may be after the 299 ticket.

City don't reallocate you a waiting list number when someone takes up the option. I had two adult ST for years, waiting for my son to be old enough to take one over. When I tried to downgrade it to a kids one last year I was told he had to join the waiting list as it was unfair on those already on it. Joined in May and got a phone call in June to say I could now change one to a kids, as his position enabled him to buy. So either everyone is waiting for the cheap tickets or most with lower numbers have either taken a ST or have dropped out. Either way the lower numbers are now out of use

 

[Newman Noggs]

Corruption in the game is the last reason i'd have for not renewing. City's supporters deserting the club is exactly what they'd like. In fact, the longer it goes on, the longer i'll keep going just to spite the bastards.

 

[Gordyola]

for people asking i am Seasoncard Waiting List No:12955

so there is quite a few people on it.

As people have said a large amount may be after the 299 ticket.

The w/l was opened for the South Stand expansion which surely knocked a few thousand off when it was opened, so the reference number given for additions doesn't necessarily indicate the number currently on the list as I doubt they recycle old numbers

 

[PragueBlue]

The w/l was opened for the South Stand expansion which surely knocked a few thousand off when it was opened, so the reference number given for additions doesn't necessarily indicate the number currently on the list as I doubt they recycle old numbers

Hopefully there are enough on it to pick up the slack from those not renewing.

 

[CC1]

I think the price rise alone is not going to make many people give up but I get the feeling an accumulation of negative aspects of the club and the direction it is going is making people question wheather to carry on. This price rise is disasterous pr & makes you wonder if it was designed to clear a few out, the new parking restrictions , the awfull tram/bus service, the harassment of fans by Showsec, que's & searches all add up but the big one for me is the corrupt officials that City say & do nothing about make me wonder wheather to join him .

That is the big one for me, we see it week in week out. Not just at City, but favouring one team over another; the big and important decisions go the way of those in favour, the other team get the none match defining decisions. We can all list them, week in week out; the media defend and smoke screen as they are part of the 'Band wagon/cash cow'[/QUOTE]


So - how is this corruption the Clubs fault. What "accumulation of negative aspects" are you referring to? We all have opinions but FWIW in my opinion things have been positive for some seasons. Great players; best manager in the world; great football; super stadium and a great season to look forward to.

Our ticket prices are in line with those for all top teams - some prices lower. Some higher, of course - including mine but I've got a bloody great seat with a great view & worth every penny

Sorry for daring to be positive

 

[M18CTID]

Corruption in the game is the last reason i'd have for not renewing. City's supporters deserting the club is exactly what they'd like. In fact, the longer it goes on, the longer i'll keep going just to spite the bastards.

Totally agree. I posted yesterday that it's not just about the football for me and the day out and camaraderie is a huge part of it. Any issues I may have with refereeing, FFP, etc, are club-specific issues rather than fan-specific and therefore I trust the club to deal with them. However, things like price increases, over-zealous stewarding, longer queues, and ever-increasing cheese on a match day are most definitely fan-specific and far more likely to persuade me to jack it in.