[Archived] 2005/6 Season Ticket Sales

[Glenn]

Now a decent pricing policy for the Espanol friendly last week might just have attracted another 5-10000 thru the gate - some of whom might have been tempted to return to the fold for good.....

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I think you're right with 5-1,000, sadly I suspect the figure would be much nearer 5 than 10,000. At a push we might even have got the extra fan tally to double figures.

[Mattyblue]

I actually find this both bad and sad news and we now have the lowest ST sales in the Premiership including Wigan Pathetic and behind local rivals such as Preston.

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How exactly are we behind PNE when they hadnt even got over the 9 thousand mark for season ticket sales just before the start of the season? And as for Wigan I still don't think they have reached our sale of 13k (if we are 1k behind our total of 14k last season) when it is their biggest season EVER.

If we start the season less than a thousand down after the pretty poor fayre served up at Ewood over the last two years we havent done half bad.

[Paul]

Aye Ozzie but you have to use last seasons  wallet cover

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Oh............bugger.

Does anyone know the actual total. When I bought an extra ST this week the TO told me it was around 11,500. Posts on here suggest it could be 13,000, so just where are we at. It would be good to get the figure from the club, even if it is disapointing news.

[Ozz]

I dont think there is much point buying one after the first game at home, and after yesterday even less! Still, the pie queue will be smaller this season...

[Mike Graham]

I actually find this both bad and sad news and we now have the lowest ST sales in the Premiership including Wigan Pathetic and behind local rivals such as Preston.

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How exactly are we behind PNE when they hadnt even got over the 9 thousand mark for season ticket sales just before the start of the season? And as for Wigan I still don't think they have reached our sale of 13k (if we are 1k behind our total of 14k last season) when it is their biggest season EVER.

If we start the season less than a thousand down after the pretty poor fayre served up at Ewood over the last two years we havent done half bad.

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Figues i've read say PNE and Wigan at 12K plus. We are 11.5K.

[cn174]

It appears that loss of season ticket holders isn't just a Rovers problem. Last night watching Match of the Day I was amazed at how many ground looked empty.

It looked like there was noone there at Sunderland, not even the amazing north east football fans could fill a stadium

Villa were down about 8-9000 on thier capacity and City were about 7000 down.

Not what you'd normally expect on the opening day of the season.

[Manchester Blue]

It's just a sign of the times at the moment Clare. I have to hold my hands up and say I didn't see it coming as quick as others did however last year I was taking an interest and lots of clubs have started to struggle, we commented lots last year. Newcastle, Everton etc. Our figures will be down you can bet on that but we are not the only ones suffering by any means.

[JAL]

Sunderland looked the worst, couldnt believe the number of empty seats considering they have just been promoted. We've obviously started a trend with empty seats, maybe thats why the media dont like us.

[KimberleyBRFC]

I was taking an interest and lots of clubs have started to struggle, we commented lots last year.  Newcastle, Everton etc.

Newcastle ?

[SAS]

yeh, newcastle usually sell out easily, i remember some games last year when they didnt

[Manchester Blue]

Newcastle failed to sell out Man U away, poor crowds in the cups, haven't sold out season tickets for the first time in the Premiership. You have to remember also that when they fail to sell out it is not only the fans lost but clearly the waiting list is not there as much. They are not the only club to be struggling, Everton finished 4th but didn't sell out most home games.

[American]

I'm not suprised at the number of half-filled grounds yesterday, especially City, as the Cricket was going on.

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

43,000 on Man City American.

[cn174]

Everton finished 4th but didn't sell out most home games.

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Think Everton are one of the few teams who have seen their s/t sales increase this year. But they did finish 4th. If they don't do as well this season they'll no doubt see a fall like most other teams.

[Paul]

Chelsea couldn't sell their allocation for Wigan.

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

4,500 travelled from London for a Sunday televised game Paul...I just hope we can take that many!!

[thenodrog]

Sunderland looked the worst, couldnt believe the number of empty seats considering they have just been promoted. We've obviously started a trend with empty seats, maybe thats why the media dont like us.

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I thought that too but there was in fact over 34000 on. Rem though that the Stadium of Light is huge....... prob too big in fact.

[thenodrog]

John Williams said recently that sales at this stage were on a par with last season.  However Thenodrog has a "source at the club" who seems to think that sales are well down.

Who to believe, Theno or John Williams?  It's a toughy.

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I take little pleasure in suggesting that it's not such 'a toughy' anymore is it Scotty?

You tried to make me look foolish with that churlish and unprovoked attack to my original post but whose left looking a cupid stunt now? If I were in your position I would be gentleman enough to apologise ...........but I'm not holding my breath.

[Scotty]

Aw, poor lamb. Did I touch a nerve sweety?

Hasn't JW come out and said season ticket sales are only down 1000 on last season? And didn't we have 14,000 last season?

If by some miracle you've finally got something right Theno then I humbly apologise - but I'll still believe JW if that's ok with you. And the fact you've had to bring this back up just shows how desperate you are for recognition and attention.

[Manchester Blue]

4,500 travelled from London for a Sunday televised game Paul...I just hope we can take that many!!

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We're not the current champions with a team full of stars playing at the top of our game are we. Apart from that i'm sure the comparison is fair.

[Paul]

Scotty I'm erring towards thenodrog's view on this. I've twice made casual enquiries at the TO window and got 11,500 as the answer, the last enquiry was Thursday. I think JW has to put a good spin on things and the facts will be that we are 1000 down on year to date sales but will fall around 2000 short of the 14000 you suggest for last year.

Saturday will show a lot. I doubt if more than 5000 will "walk up" - knock that off the attendance and you'll have the ST figure. My money is on around 16500 - 17000 attendance which gives 11,500 - 12,000 St holders.

I really would like to be wrong..............

[greggyk]

or maybe the ticket office are putting a negative spin on it to try and encourage you to spread the news and get more ST holders.

Or maybe your playing that game also

[Paul]

[TugaysMarlboro]

I've been on the Rovers website and tried to apply for a season ticket. It will be my first one because I work on Saturdays, but i'm moving to the burnley store in the next few weeks and I won't be working Saturdays anymore. So all being well I will be attending.

I might miss a few games (Fulham and Tottenham) but i'll still go.

[1864roverite]

beter take a lesson in fitting new windows then