west didsblue said:No it wouldn't. It's still only on sale to ST holders at the moment.I'm no cynic said:If it wasn't for Platini's FFP rules, ticket prices would be cheaper and the game would already be sold out.bluemoon risin' said:This is the biggest game in our recent history in regard to status of opposition, for sure it will sell out. It is also the most expensive home ticket we have ever had to fork out for. With Christmas only just gone, the cost of attending matches, especially this season, as we are still in 4 comps, will mean that many loyal blues simply cannot afford the minimum £50 for this game. I will be there but there may come a time when I can't afford to be and I've been going 40 years. We have waited many many years dreaming of games like this. I just hope our owners keep the future ticket pricing realistic to allow the loyal working class hard core supporters to carry on attending. After all, it was the size of our fanbase and potential that attracted ADUG to invest in us and I hope they don't overlook us for the deeper pocketed glory hunters like manure did across town!
They are businessmen and they want to maximise profit and there is no argument from me on that. All I'm suggesting is that as business people, they are fully aware of the ratio between supply and demand, and if the price is too high then demand will be low. FFP has created an artificial pricing structure that MAY mean an attendance less than the capacity, although on this occasion we may just get by. With a true price that matches the ratio between supply and demand, a full house would be guaranteed for this game.Bluster said:west didsblue said:No it wouldn't. It's still only on sale to ST holders at the moment.I'm no cynic said:If it wasn't for Platini's FFP rules, ticket prices would be cheaper and the game would already be sold out.
And besides, does anybody really think that the only reason the owners charge what they do is FFP? They are running a business not becoming superfans who delight inseeing all their money securing trophies. The huge investment has been to get us to the top table, we are now expected to fund staying there, albeit with increased income from being a global 'brand' and having lots more fans who want to follow an attrctive and successful PL team.
I'm no cynic said:They are businessmen and they want to maximise profit and there is no argument from me on that. All I'm suggesting is that as business people, they are fully aware of the ratio between supply and demand, and if the price is too high then demand will be low. FFP has created an artificial pricing structure that MAY mean an attendance less than the capacity, although on this occasion we may just get by. With a true price that matches the ratio between supply and demand, a full house would be guaranteed for this game.Bluster said:west didsblue said:No it wouldn't. It's still only on sale to ST holders at the moment.
And besides, does anybody really think that the only reason the owners charge what they do is FFP? They are running a business not becoming superfans who delight inseeing all their money securing trophies. The huge investment has been to get us to the top table, we are now expected to fund staying there, albeit with increased income from being a global 'brand' and having lots more fans who want to follow an attrctive and successful PL team.
Gingers Dad said:We'll all pay £50 and £25 for juniors then sit next to people who get tickets for free through the schools because they can't shift them. Happens every European game.
I'm no cynic said:They are businessmen and they want to maximise profit and there is no argument from me on that. All I'm suggesting is that as business people, they are fully aware of the ratio between supply and demand, and if the price is too high then demand will be low. FFP has created an artificial pricing structure that MAY mean an attendance less than the capacity, although on this occasion we may just get by. With a true price that matches the ratio between supply and demand, a full house would be guaranteed for this game.Bluster said:west didsblue said:No it wouldn't. It's still only on sale to ST holders at the moment.
And besides, does anybody really think that the only reason the owners charge what they do is FFP? They are running a business not becoming superfans who delight inseeing all their money securing trophies. The huge investment has been to get us to the top table, we are now expected to fund staying there, albeit with increased income from being a global 'brand' and having lots more fans who want to follow an attrctive and successful PL team.