Fifth Round Draw: Home to Man City

[lenred]

Just now, Davefevs said:

I guess it’s supply and demand.  Will Bears sell out?

 

(caveat: I’ve been looking at the FA Cup rules and there is nothing in the pricing that precludes charging different prices.  Some clubs include cup matches in their season ticket prices and there is a section on splitting gate receipts where that happens…but nothing to stop City charging a lower rate)

No it won’t - hence my point about them being able to charge more as City will. Like I subsequently said though - I’m really not worried - but I do think ST holders should be rewarded for their loyalty - even it is just £5 cheaper per ticket.  Gestures go a long way to foster good relationships. 

[RedM]

1 minute ago, Davefevs said:

I guess it’s supply and demand.  Will Bears sell out?

 

(caveat: I’ve been looking at the FA Cup rules and there is nothing in the pricing that precludes charging different prices.  Some clubs include cup matches in their season ticket prices and there is a section on splitting gate receipts where that happens…but nothing to stop City charging a lower rate)

And are Clermont the same attraction as ManC, are they on par with the players they might have on show and Cups and titles they have won? I genuinely don't know, but if someone asked me to name a big European rugby team I'm not sure if my first answer would be Clermont.

Apologies to them if i am indeed doing them a disservice .

[Davefevs]

1 minute ago, lenred said:

No it won’t - hence my point about them being able to charge more as City will. Like I subsequently said though - I’m really not worried - but I do think ST holders should be rewarded for their loyalty - even it is just £5 cheaper per ticket.  Gestures go a long way to foster good relationships. 

I don’t disagree either.

[Dredd]

9 minutes ago, Coppello said:

Personally I don't think the prices are that unreasonable. It's the biggest fixture since the last time we played them and the club would be silly not to cash in given the losses we've incurred in recent years. 

Completely get the point you are making, but the fans aren't to blame for the losses the clubs incurred

[East Londoner]

I saw on twitter Man Utd were charging West Ham fans £45 for their game so we’re not alone in increasing our prices 

[bcfc01]

Said it on the other thread - shocking prices imo.

Our SC seats are £44 (Dolman E31). 

**** that.

 

[lenred]

6 minutes ago, RedM said:

And are Clermont the same attraction as ManC, are they on par with the players they might have on show and Cups and titles they have won? I genuinely don't know, but if someone asked me to name a big European rugby team I'm not sure if my first answer would be Clermont.

Apologies to them if i am indeed doing them a disservice .

In terms of Rugby then yes - Clermont are a huge club with a massive pedigree in the European and domestic leagues. Equivalent to Champions League finalists 3 times in the last ten years, UEFA cup equivalent winners 3 times since 2000 and French League winners (equivalent to Prem in rugby terms) twice in last ten years  A huge club in rugby terms.  

Edited February 3, 2023 by lenred

[David Brent]

15 minutes ago, Coppello said:

Personally I don't think the prices are that unreasonable. It's the biggest fixture since the last time we played them and the club would be silly not to cash in given the losses we've incurred in recent years. 

I think the prices are disgusting but we better get used to it

[myol'man]

35 minutes ago, RedLionLad said:

Don't we have a 'Dave' on the gate like the 15ers?

Sorry, I left 3 years ago

[myol'man]

I can see more tickets making it to general sale now. Quite a few season ticket holders, especially with kids will give this a miss at these prices. It'll still sell out but now with more day trippers.

Good news for the half n half scarf sellers.

[Coppello]

1 minute ago, Dredd said:

Completely get the point you are making, but the fans aren't to blame for the losses the clubs incurred

Fair point but sadly it's a business.

Also, are you telling me you didn't enjoy the high quality football and the fantastic players we paid handsomely which resulted in the losses? 

[handsofclay]

2 hours ago, devoncider said:

And before that, Harrogate Railway? In that horrid yellow kit. Roberts scored iirc

That was on Sky Sports 

[Rocking Red Cyril]

On 02/02/2023 at 09:49, Super said:

I always get one it's great value.

Yeah me too, one for me and my two grandsons. We can't go as much as would like. But cheaper tickets and priority when the big games happen time to time 

[Selred]

1 hour ago, ChippenhamRed said:

Broadly yes, but within that context as it stands - rightly or wrongly - I’d say these prices are about what I would have expected. And still compares reasonably with other forms of entertainment - theatre, gigs, etc.

No it doesn't. It's not guaranteed "entertainment for a start", where as theatre / gigs are usually.

Price wise, theatre often starts from £20 for cheapest adult tickets. 

[mozo]

This whole 4+ games qualification is totally unfair on people like me who don't attend that many games due to a/ can't be arsed, b/ we're not winning enough and c/ I'll wait for the warm weather, ta...

[ChippenhamRed]

2 minutes ago, Selred said:

No it doesn't. It's not guaranteed "entertainment for a start", where as theatre / gigs are usually.

Price wise, theatre often starts from £20 for cheapest adult tickets. 

…and our last home game was £15. What’s your point?

[W-S-M Seagull]

People moan that we haven't had any money to sign players. 

People are now also moaning that they've priced this game in order for us to make some decent money which can be invested into players.

[ChippenhamRed]

24 minutes ago, myol'man said:

I can see more tickets making it to general sale now. Quite a few season ticket holders, especially with kids will give this a miss at these prices. It'll still sell out but now with more day trippers.

Good news for the half n half scarf sellers.

Really? Anyone committed enough to City to buy a season ticket is almost certainly going to be going to this. It’s a one-off and most people will pay it on that basis, just like they did five years ago.

Edited February 3, 2023 by ChippenhamRed

[ChippenhamRed]

43 minutes ago, bcfc01 said:

Said it on the other thread - shocking prices imo.

Our SC seats are £44 (Dolman E31). 

**** that.

 

Edit: Ignore me, maths all over the shop!

Edited February 3, 2023 by ChippenhamRed

[cidercity1987]

I love these threads when they come around around every few years

Proper brings out the self centred lads and lasses

As far as I am concerned the more money the club makes the better and that's really the end of it for me

[cityexile]

33 minutes ago, myol'man said:

I can see more tickets making it to general sale now. Quite a few season ticket holders, especially with kids will give this a miss at these prices. It'll still sell out but now with more day trippers.

Good news for the half n half scarf sellers.

It is quite possible number of tickets sold to season ticket holders > number of season ticket holders in attandance.

[Kodjias Wrist]

4 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said:

Really? Anyone committed enough to City to buy a season ticket is almost certainly going to be going to this. It’s a one-off and most people will pay it on that basis, just like they did five years ago.

Yes rarely do we have a big game like this. If we ever made the prem the prices would increase but not sure they would be as high as this for Gold category?

[Midlands Robin]

We'll get £125,000 for it being televised on the Tuesday night on ITV.

Nice little wedge.

[Shuffle]

16 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said:

Really? Anyone committed enough to City to buy a season ticket is almost certainly going to be going to this. It’s a one-off and most people will pay it on that basis, just like they did five years ago.

Us fans all have massive FOMO where City are concerned as can’t bear the thoughts of others saying it was the best game or atmosphere ever.

[W-S-M Seagull]

16 minutes ago, Kodjias Wrist said:

Yes rarely do we have a big game like this. If we ever made the prem the prices would increase but not sure they would be as high as this for Gold category?

A season ticket would automatically essentially increase even if the price stayed the same due to the fact there are less home games. 

I don't think we'd see huge increases on top of what it costs already. 

[David Brent]

28 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

People moan that we haven't had any money to sign players. 

People are now also moaning that they've priced this game in order for us to make some decent money which can be invested into players.

I’m bemoaning the fact that we’ve pissed money up the wall previously which means we have to take advantage of this opportunity now. 

[Davefevs]

54 minutes ago, myol'man said:

I can see more tickets making it to general sale now. Quite a few season ticket holders, especially with kids will give this a miss at these prices. It'll still sell out but now with more day trippers.

Good news for the half n half scarf sellers.

I wonder how many with kids might upgrade their kids tickets to adults for this game.  I think that’s why some are happy to pay the £50 (or whatever for a kids ST), knowing that they have an upgradable seat when required?  

[BarnzFM]

8 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

I wonder how many with kids might upgrade their kids tickets to adults for this game.  I think that’s why some are happy to pay the £50 (or whatever for a kids ST), knowing that they have an upgradable seat when required?  

FAQ says we can’t - I’ll buy mine and the daughters in the hope they’ll let me upgrade later 

[Andy082005]

Think I’ll be watching this one on the tv thanks 

£48 

[ExiledAjax]

Welcome to normal POTD pricing everyone.

[Red Army 75]

Booked myself a bit of O/T. Take the edge off 

[CyderInACan]

20 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

I wonder how many with kids might upgrade their kids tickets to adults for this game.  I think that’s why some are happy to pay the £50 (or whatever for a kids ST), knowing that they have an upgradable seat when required?  

No chance of that here, the boy is buzzing for it aNd that’s that! 

[Loco Rojo]

The moaning on here! What do people think is going to happen to prices (ST and match day) if City ever get to the PL?

 

[RedorDead BCFC]

I can’t use my granddaughters ST as an adult as she can’t go. With it being a school night, and could go on past 10:30.

But I bet they sell it to an adult when I release it. 

[Davefevs]

1 minute ago, RedorDead BCFC said:

I can’t use my granddaughters ST as an adult as she can’t go. With it being a school night, and could go on past 10:30.

But I bet they sell it to an adult when I release it. 

One late night won’t hurt her will it?

Remember my old PE teacher telling us we had to watch the England highlights on Midweek Sports Special and tell our parents he said it was ok.  Can’t believe we had to wait for highlights and the game wasn’t live!

[!james]

1 minute ago, RedorDead BCFC said:

I can’t use my granddaughters ST as an adult as she can’t go. With it being a school night, and could go on past 10:30.

But I bet they sell it to an adult when I release it. 

Yeah that's an odd one? The club has the season ticket sale, and if they let you purchase an adult ticket instead would be making more money. Could always upgrade tickets before as I remember doing it for the Man Utd cup game. 

[ExiledAjax]

2 hours ago, Dredd said:

This is on the Bristol Sport ticketing page. Assume this would be a gold standard game but the prices don't match at all. 

This applies to league games only. This is what I pay when I come to AG (member price admittedly). When I take dad and my brother-in-law we go Dolman or Lansdown and yeh for a Gold game it's normally an average of just under £40 a ticket.

It's expensive.

Edited February 3, 2023 by ExiledAjax

[ChippenhamRed]

14 minutes ago, Andy082005 said:

Think I’ll be watching this one on the tv thanks 

£48 

How much do you think a ticket is for the best seats in the house in the PL?

This is a high profile game against one of the best teams in the world and the prices are broadly aligned to the game five years ago, allowing for inflation. I’m really not sure what people were expecting.

[ChippenhamRed]

2 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

One late night won’t hurt her will it?

Remember my old PE teacher telling us we had to watch the England highlights on Midweek Sports Special and tell our parents he said it was ok.  Can’t believe we had to wait for highlights and the game wasn’t live!

I’d rather give my son the morning off school than miss this one. I remember when we played Liverpool in 94. I don’t remember school the next day.

[Kodjias Wrist]

1 minute ago, ChippenhamRed said:

How much do you think a ticket is for the best seats in the house in the PL?

This is a high profile game against one of the best teams in the world and the prices are broadly aligned to the game five years ago, allowing for inflation. I’m really not sure what people were expecting.

Yeah we were all moaning about not having a decent tie and we finally get whats looks like the best possible tie and its too expensive!. 

[Numero Uno]

1 hour ago, lenred said:

No it won’t - hence my point about them being able to charge more as City will. Like I subsequently said though - I’m really not worried - but I do think ST holders should be rewarded for their loyalty - even it is just £5 cheaper per ticket.  Gestures go a long way to foster good relationships. 

Understand your argument but in the grand scheme of things this cup tie probably pays the wages of the two new lads for a good while and with FFFP being what it is the club is cashing in. I’m saying that as someone who will be forking out £48 for my seat!! £48 to see Vyner back pocketing Haaland…………bargain

Edited February 3, 2023 by Numero Uno

[TedsHeadIs Red]

4 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said:

How much do you think a ticket is for the best seats in the house in the PL?

This is a high profile game against one of the best teams in the world and the prices are broadly aligned to the game five years ago, allowing for inflation. I’m really not sure what people were expecting.

They knew what to expect but can’t resist an opportunity to moan. 

[Red Army 75]

Is expensive but Man City take 45%. 
 

What was the price for Fulham tickets a couple of years ago 

[RedorDead BCFC]

4 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

One late night won’t hurt her will it?

Remember my old PE teacher telling us we had to watch the England highlights on Midweek Sports Special and tell our parents he said it was ok.  Can’t believe we had to wait for highlights and the game wasn’t live!

It’s like waking the devil up when she goes to bed at 8pm. 

It’s always been me the wife and her at weekend games and me and the son in law on night games. 

It’s more to do with they will sell it to an adult after I’ve released it, but won’t give me the choice. They still get the full £40 in their bank. 

[P'head Red]

16 minutes ago, RedorDead BCFC said:

It’s like waking the devil up when she goes to bed at 8pm. 

It’s always been me the wife and her at weekend games and me and the son in law on night games. 

It’s more to do with they will sell it to an adult after I’ve released it, but won’t give me the choice. They still get the full £40 in their bank. 

I can see your point. Why don't you buy the ticket as it is, and then phone up asking to upgrade it nearer the time? The club aren't going to say no, I wouldn't have thought. 

[Major Isewater]

3 hours ago, wesco said:

Anyone know how many members we have? 

Most of us have just the one.

[eardun]

Price is OK. £38 for me. That is just over 10% of the season ticket price. Those in Lansdown centre need to count themselves lucky that they aren’t being charged 10% of their season ticket price as that would have been £65! So could have been worse! 

[McNasty Filth]

How much are we charging ManCity then...38quid?

Heard they haven't got the biggest historical travelling support of the top teams, could be wrong though. Being a lazy ass, what is the ticket percentage for FA Cup games we are compelled to offer...25%?

[Mayes86]

We’re playing the best and most star studded team in the land, I get times are hard and £38-£40 will be a struggle for me as lowly NHS worker but I shall be seeing what I can do to get there. If I can’t make it then it’ll be the tv, pizza and a few pints at home.

let’s not forget Bournemouth fans were charged £60-£65 for a friendly against Real Madrid not that long ago.

[weepywall]

33 minutes ago, jaydee=inspiration said:

How much are we charging ManCity then...38quid?

Heard they haven't got the biggest historical travelling support of the top teams, could be wrong though. Being a lazy ass, what is the ticket percentage for FA Cup games we are compelled to offer...25%?

They have large away support always have done, percentage is 10 to 15% for FA Cup games I think.

[Northern Red]

35 minutes ago, jaydee=inspiration said:

How much are we charging ManCity then...38quid?

Heard they haven't got the biggest historical travelling support of the top teams, could be wrong though. Being a lazy ass, what is the ticket percentage for FA Cup games we are compelled to offer...25%?

They should get 15%, though that depends on ground layout, risk factor etc.

Presumably they'll be given the whole Atyeo, which should be sufficient.

[elhombrecito]

40 minutes ago, jaydee=inspiration said:

How much are we charging ManCity then...38quid?

Heard they haven't got the biggest historical travelling support of the top teams, could be wrong though. Being a lazy ass, what is the ticket percentage for FA Cup games we are compelled to offer...25%?

They'll have the entire Atyeo. They'll easily sell out.

[steviestevieneville]

Unfortunately  and I don’t agree with it at all , this is what we’d be getting charged if we ever get promoted. Think I saw at the start of the season , Fulham are charging £100 per ticket in their new stand for some games. 

[robin_unreliant]

9 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said:

Unfortunately  and I don’t agree with it at all , this is what we’d be getting charged if we ever get promoted. Think I saw at the start of the season , Fulham are charging £100 per ticket in their new stand for some games. 

Yet PL clubs seem to have no issues selling tickets. So called cost of living crisis doesn't seem to stop fans paying these inflated prices.

[cidered abroad]

1 hour ago, jaydee=inspiration said:

How much are we charging ManCity then...38quid?

Heard they haven't got the biggest historical travelling support of the top teams, could be wrong though. Being a lazy ass, what is the ticket percentage for FA Cup games we are compelled to offer...25%?

15%

[cidered abroad]

52 minutes ago, weepywall said:

They have large away support always have done, percentage is 10 to 15% for FA Cup games I think.

I lived in Shrewsbury for ten years when Pearson and Moyes were their central defenders. The match against Man City was more than a full house and my guestimate was that Man City had at least 70% of the gate, Shrews 29.99% and Bristol City 0.001% (me)

They were very welcoming to City fans when I went to Maine Road two years running when we were in the First Division.

Edited February 3, 2023 by cidered abroad

[Bristol Oil Services]

30 minutes ago, robin_unreliant said:

Yet PL clubs seem to have no issues selling tickets. So called cost of living crisis doesn't seem to stop fans paying these inflated prices.

42,000 at Sunderland / Middlesbrough the other week, in one of the poorer areas of the country. Heating, eating or football? 

[Topper 123]

 

On 02/02/2023 at 14:33, Dollymarie said:

 

[cidered abroad]

Just now, Bristol Oil Services said:

42,000 at Sunderland / Middlesbrough the other week, in one of the poorer areas of the country. Heating, eating or football? 

Have you ever been to both? Utter sxxiholes. So going to football is about the only recreational pastime.

[Topper 123]

Everyone wants Prem football but at Lidl prices ain’t going to happen plenty will want to see this so either support your team and wake up or go watch local football and fake off , it’s £22 to go and watch gas and that cheap 

[mozo]

Do we change the tactical approach that LJ had near success with?

Let Bell be Bobby Reid? Scott can be Pato.

Defend in numbers, then break with pace?

[Andy082005]

2 hours ago, ChippenhamRed said:

How much do you think a ticket is for the best seats in the house in the PL?

This is a high profile game against one of the best teams in the world and the prices are broadly aligned to the game five years ago, allowing for inflation. I’m really not sure what people were expecting.

Mate that’s absolutely fine if you want to pay it. No issue whatsoever

Wasn’t remotely surprised either because we are known as a club for being rip off merchants . Personally football in general has got ridiculous and I find it sad that people feel these prices are acceptable 

Its times like this I’m glad we are shite and got no chance of getting to the Prem 

 

[ChippenhamRed]

7 minutes ago, Andy082005 said:

Mate that’s absolutely fine if you want to pay it. No issue whatsoever

Wasn’t remotely surprised either because we are known as a club for being rip off merchants . Personally football in general has got ridiculous and I find it sad that people feel these prices are acceptable 

Its times like this I’m glad we are shite and got no chance of getting to the Prem 

 

I think football as a whole is overpriced given the wealth within the modern game and it’s working class roots. But - within that context - I’m surprised by the reaction. Armed with knowledge of how much Premier League football costs to watch, how much inflation is, and how much we paid to watch precisely the same fixture five years ago….this is pretty much exactly what I expected us to be paying for this game.

City don’t exist in a vacuum and unless football as a whole changes it’s philosophy towards ticket prices, they are going to charge the going rate in order to give us the best chance of competing.

[Redtucks]

21 minutes ago, cidered abroad said:

Have you ever been to both? Utter sxxiholes. So going to football is about the only recreational pastime.

A bit like some areas of South Wales. They tie a sheep to a lamp post and call it a leisure centre!!!

 

[Topper 123]

Look it’s like I said earlier if you can show me west end show or a top live band where the tickets are under £50 let alone watching the English champions the let I know , people choose their seats because it’s the best they can afford well if your centre of lansdown and it’s £35 a game to watch Rotherham then surely you expect to pay £15 more for Manchester City it’s a bit like watching the Wurzels or oasis ? 

[wendyredredrobin]

3 minutes ago, Magger1 said:

Look it’s like I said earlier if you can show me west end show or a top live band where the tickets are under £50 let alone watching the English champions the let I know , people choose their seats because it’s the best they can afford well if your centre of lansdown and it’s £35 a game to watch Rotherham then surely you expect to pay £15 more for Manchester City it’s a bit like watching the Wurzels or oasis ? 

I would prefer to watch The Wurzels personally

[forbespm]

5 minutes ago, Magger1 said:

Look it’s like I said earlier if you can show me west end show or a top live band where the tickets are under £50 let alone watching the English champions the let I know , people choose their seats because it’s the best they can afford well if your centre of lansdown and it’s £35 a game to watch Rotherham then surely you expect to pay £15 more for Manchester City it’s a bit like watching the Wurzels or oasis ? 

Watched editors last night at the motion factory.£31 for a 2 hour set.

Excellent value

[bcfc01]

28 minutes ago, Magger1 said:

Everyone wants Prem football but at Lidl prices ain’t going to happen plenty will want to see this so either support your team and wake up or go watch local football and fake off , it’s £22 to go and watch gas and that cheap 

You speaking for everyone ?

Bit arrogant.

I don't want "Prem football", I don't mind us being a yo-yo club, in and out of the circus to get some money into the club, but thats it - and I won't spend any money on the EPL games.

I'll be at the Gate during the Championship years, but give the "premier League" a miss.

But I reckon I'll belong gone before we reach that stage.

 

[Topper 123]

2 minutes ago, forbespm said:

Watched editors last night at the motion factory.£31 for a 2 hour set.

Excellent value

WHO THE F ARE THEY 

[Maltshoveller]

7 minutes ago, Magger1 said:

Look it’s like I said earlier if you can show me west end show or a top live band where the tickets are under £50 let alone watching the English champions the let I know , people choose their seats because it’s the best they can afford well if your centre of lansdown and it’s £35 a game to watch Rotherham then surely you expect to pay £15 more for Manchester City it’s a bit like watching the Wurzels or oasis ? 

Yeah but as Bristol City fans we are not going to Ashton Gate to watch Rotherham or Manchester City

We are going there to watch Bristol City