Son of Fred Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 5 minutes ago, Andy082005 said: Find this truely bizarre to be honest. Think it was Bradford who offered a fantastic deal to fans...and look how many they sold. I truely believe less is more in this case. Offer cheap tickets and Pack the Gate out As it stands, we've had a relatively poor season so season ticket sales won't increase next year. This is of course hoping we stay up yet! It's like any product or service...and football is no different these days. People want value for money, and we've not had it this season. Lower the ticket prices..and get this new stadium as packed as possible. I look at stadiums like the Riverside when Boro are playing and I cringe... Bang on mate.its something the club really need to get to grips with now and get bums on seats.even giving so many free tickets to different schools for as many home games as possible-its a no brainer,they are potential lifelong fans...will be good to hear a shrill rendition of "come on you reds"!.......make it a special day for them,really make an effort.it can only payoff.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 16 minutes ago, Andy082005 said: Find this truely bizarre to be honest. Think it was Bradford who offered a fantastic deal to fans...and look how many they sold. I truely believe less is more in this case. Offer cheap tickets and Pack the Gate out As it stands, we've had a relatively poor season so season ticket sales won't increase next year. This is of course hoping we stay up yet! It's like any product or service...and football is no different these days. People want value for money, and we've not had it this season. Lower the ticket prices..and get this new stadium as packed as possible. I look at stadiums like the Riverside when Boro are playing and I cringe... Realistically thought what price would you have to sell at to fill the stadium every week? £10? I'm not even sure that would do it. Certainly not for your average Championship match. Even if it did, the club simply couldn't afford to sell at that price point on a regular basis. They have to balance value with revenue generation. We all complain when we can't compete with other clubs for players. Not to say there shouldn't be a price reduction though, there should! Match tickets this season are not good value. But it's too simplistic to say "sell the tickets cheap to fill the ground!". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 23 hours ago, BigTone said: Do you mean Premature Adjudication ?? Said the actress to the Bishop....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider_boy Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 1 hour ago, Just Red said: Not sure making it easier to buy tickets would convince me to buy a ticket Tbh. Not you, but maybe we have a lot of potential fans who are put off making their first trip to Ashton Gate 'cos they don't know the lay of the land. Doesn't bother me so I've not looked, but is it clear on the clubs official website whether matches are POTD, and if so where to get a ticket, a guide to the different stands so they can make an informed choice of where to be, etc. Basically a beginners guide to coming to watch City for the first time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coin-op Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Was anything mentioned about upgrading to a Cat 1 academy in the future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 9 hours ago, ten minutes of rough said: Well I would ask him just that 'What does Chippenham Town has to do with anything? followed by perhaps How do you feel Steve addressing Bristol City's most loyal supporters? That would stump him... Why were the ones there yesterday the club's 'most loyal supporters'?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Reading about this just makes me miss the old AGM/Shareholders meetings when the official wrapped up early doors and most of the night was a presentation / q&a with SteveL. The ones at the old St. George comp were ace, proper access to the man who writes the cheques is a rare commodity in football these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 1 hour ago, Chivs said: I agree. If you look closely the hands are indicating where Freeman would shoot if he was clean through with an open goal. Harsh ,but fair . Sort it out Freeman . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Thank's for the minutes. Much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 2 hours ago, ChippenhamRed said: Realistically thought what price would you have to sell at to fill the stadium every week? £10? I'm not even sure that would do it. Certainly not for your average Championship match. Even if it did, the club simply couldn't afford to sell at that price point on a regular basis. They have to balance value with revenue generation. We all complain when we can't compete with other clubs for players. Not to say there shouldn't be a price reduction though, there should! Match tickets this season are not good value. But it's too simplistic to say "sell the tickets cheap to fill the ground!". Didn't Hartlepool run a scheme where the more people who bought tickets ...the cheaper it got? Why not something along those lines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 23 minutes ago, ten minutes of rough said: Ask Chippenham Red, that was his sentiment. I really have to explain it again?! Read the whole thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 1 hour ago, Andy082005 said: Didn't Hartlepool run a scheme where the more people who bought tickets ...the cheaper it got? Why not something along those lines? Not too sure...they may have offered a special if you flew to the game, but only if you got straight back on the plane without going to the game.... In all seriousness though, the club could easily say that if we got over 15000 season tickets everyone who has purchased a season ticket gets, say 20% back. A decent incentive to buy a season ticket and to encourage others to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 On 27 February 2016 at 13:39, ChippenhamRed said: Anyway we still need @sglosbcfc to confirm that his reference to a price freeze was a direct quote from the meeting. No it was not a direct quote, sorry for the late reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 4 hours ago, Chivs said: I agree. If you look closely the hands are indicating where Freeman would shoot if he was clean through with an open goal. Is it possible to both love and hate a post at the same time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 14 hours ago, Bullbag said: I think a new crest with a robin should be arranged for next season. It will both be a great recognition to James and also for the start of a new era, so to speak, with the stadium fully developed. And hopefully a new direction and exciting future. Would be nice to have 1894 on it too. We should never ditch our original crest. 9 hours ago, Chivs said: I agree. If you look closely the hands are indicating where Freeman would shoot if he was clean through with an open goal. He would need two balls and two extra legs for that but I suppose that is your point. 5 hours ago, Fordy62 said: Is it possible to both love and hate a post at the same time? You should seek out Leadman for the answer; he is very knowledgeable on the coefficient of passes versus goals and how that translates into overall usefulness to the cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 3 hours ago, havanatopia said: We should never ditch our original crest. He would need two balls and two extra legs for that but I suppose that is your point. You should seek out Leadman for the answer; he is very knowledgeable on the coefficient of passes versus goals and how that translates into overall usefulness to the cause. I have always thought we should just change one of the unicorns holding the shield into a Robin.... subtle, slightly amusing, fun, but also acknowledging our Robin past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 13 hours ago, Andy082005 said: Lower the ticket prices..and get this new stadium as packed as possible. I look at stadiums like the Riverside when Boro are playing and I cringe... The upper West stand won't be open next season unless demand dictates. The 'lower bowl' has a capacity of around 22,000 so provided we get close-ish to filling that week in week out then the stadium shouldn't look empty, in fact for the purposes of TV camera views it'll almost certainly look very full for most games. I'd guess season ticket sales will be capped at around 16,000 probably. 13 hours ago, Coin-op said: Was anything mentioned about upgrading to a Cat 1 academy in the future? Doesn't sound like it. SL also confirmed that AV won't be used for the football club? Disappointed by this as I'd assumed that the allegedly agreed sporting academy proposed at AV would help us along the way to Cat 1 status. I assume he's now just going to try and get housing at AV to recoup his losses spent on the land to date... But yes, I'd be interested to know what our plans for Cat 1 status are. MA helped us gain Cat 2 status, so I assume there is a plan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stCityExile Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 21 hours ago, Dollymarie said: It's not a club run event. It's one of many set up over the years by the SC&T. Steve kindly makes himself available to take questions in person. The press have been thrown out of these events in the past when they've tried to get in, because Steve likes the more informal set up, without having cameras and recording equipment around, so he can talk more honestly without someone quoting him later word for word. This is the second such event that I have been at and I have to say that Steve's frankness and honesty is really refreshing. Always a pleasure to listen to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMS Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 1 hour ago, Kid in the Riot said: LDoesn't sound like it. SL also confirmed that AV won't be used for the football club? Disappointed by this as I'd assumed that the allegedly agreed sporting academy proposed at AV would help us along the way to Cat 1 status. That is disappointing if true. Away from the academy there is an obvious area for improvement - Running coaching schools and football development centres. This could have been achieved at Ashton Vale. Provision for kids outside of academy age etc is patchy at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 15 minutes ago, WTMS said: That is disappointing if true. Away from the academy there is an obvious area for improvement - Running coaching schools and football development centres. This could have been achieved at Ashton Vale. Provision for kids outside of academy age etc is patchy at best. Quote Phil Cole @philcole13 Feb 27 Ashton Vale land won't be utilised for anything to do with City. SL will look to use it to mitigate against his losses on it. The new Roverzzz owner has already stated he's going to be investing in their Academy. We need to steal a march on them, now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMS Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Just now, Kid in the Riot said: The new Roverzzz owner has already stated he's going to be investing in their Academy. We need to steal a march on them, now. Bristol City need to steal a march on the Gas, Southampton everybody. At present part of the clubs player pathway is the Community Trust. The coaching sessions are not being ran by experienced, highly qualified coaches who have completed level 2 coaching courses and modules associated with the kids they are coaching. At present Bristol City are not striving to provide the best coaching opportunities they can for kids in this area. Ashton Vale could be a hub of coaching excellence for the local community beyond the very best kids who are of academy standard. A part of the clubs five pillars and Bristol Sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodburyred Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I was under the impression Lansdown had baught the Filton wise academy for the use of our academy. Surely only a few tweaks to that would be needed to up its status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattjtsmith Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 4 hours ago, ReggyRed said: Dissapointed that we are not making Baker our number one target this summer. Should be signed whatever the price, the last two games highlight how important he is to us. I really think that this one is down to Baker himself. He never speaks enthusiastically about signing, and refers to Villa when asked. I think he is the stumbling block rather than the money / club. I'm sure that LJ would love to sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLR Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 36 minutes ago, mattjtsmith said: I really think that this one is down to Baker himself. He never speaks enthusiastically about signing, and refers to Villa when asked. I think he is the stumbling block rather than the money / club. I'm sure that LJ would love to sign him. This echo's my thoughts - whenever asked about his future here he seems very evasive - I don't get the impression that signing here on a permanent deal is what he is after. If we cannot tempt him to stick around then replacing him adequately is a must - to me, just as important as signing a striker that will be prolific at this level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 5 minutes ago, HLR said: This echo's my thoughts - whenever asked about his future here he seems very evasive - I don't get the impression that signing here on a permanent deal is what he is after. If we cannot tempt him to stick around then replacing him adequately is a must - to me, just as important as signing a striker that will be prolific at this level Well when Villa are relegated this conversation will happen: VILLA: "Hi Nathan, well done on an excellent season at Bristol City. Do you now have a very good understanding of this division and the attacking players that play in it?" BAKER: "Yes. Yes I do." VILLA: "Oh fantastic. Well in that case would you like to come and play with us? Remember that you are still contracted to do so. Also, we will give you some money and you will probably get a nice promotion bonus. Does that interest you?" BAKER: "Yes. Yes it does." VILLA: "Oh boy this is great! We'll send a cab down to Bristol right away." BAKER: "Oh golly I'm excited." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Redrobbin Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 On 28 February 2016 at 10:24, BabylonSisters said: Would HAVE, not would of. Sorry sir… Now turn a blind eye while I bully one of my peers. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabylonSisters Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 On 29 February 2016 at 08:36, Kid in the Riot said: The upper West stand won't be open next season unless demand dictates. The 'lower bowl' has a capacity of around 22,000 so provided we get close-ish to filling that week in week out then the stadium shouldn't look empty, in fact for the purposes of TV camera views it'll almost certainly look very full for most games. I'd guess season ticket sales will be capped at around 16,000 probably. Doesn't sound like it. SL also confirmed that AV won't be used for the football club? Disappointed by this as I'd assumed that the allegedly agreed sporting academy proposed at AV would help us along the way to Cat 1 status. I assume he's now just going to try and get housing at AV to recoup his losses spent on the land to date... But yes, I'd be interested to know what our plans for Cat 1 status are. MA helped us gain Cat 2 status, so I assume there is a plan... Season ticket sales won't reach 8,000, let alone 16,000, IF we go down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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