Mike E

Nope, you definitely missed my point. I’ve never said the reason I won’t buy is because I can’t afford it. It’s because the package doesn’t make it easy for EVERYONE to support Rovers. That is to say that whatever your circumstances, it should be easy to support Rovers. For example: The current package for me to take my boys would be £349 + £23 + £23 = £395. Fantastic value. But £349 for me alone? Awful value (compared to what I’ve paid before) and will only increase if I delay my decision. Prices should be fixed, and affordable for EVERY circumstance.

Would you put that past Waggott?

You clearly missed the point of my post. As you always do. I often think it’s deliberate at this point.

‘Totally Wicked’ makes it sound like Shaggy off Scooby Doo. Although the other Shaggy (It wasn’t me) might be more in keeping with Swag’s attempt to justify his salary

I thought it was obviously I meant Riverside, but fair enough. Could pro-rate the deposit to apply to other parts of the ground though? Yes, but I’m considering the overall package, not the gimmick. The last thing I said was that it isn’t about ‘being cheap’. For example: On my own, there’s no incentive for me to go at over £300, but at £346 for myself and the boys (if they were of an age I could take them), it’s brilliant. The overall package needs to be affordable for everybody.

£1/game off an adult ST won’t move numbers. £5/game, however… Or round it off at £100 off (so range of £250-£350) would see fans pile in imo. It would also have the benefit of not having fans feel ‘cheated’ (I doubt they do anyway) by the occasional £10 offers. My ideal has always been something like: £230 (cheapest price, tenner a game) Riverside. £250 Both Ends, and JWL wings. £300 JWL central and JWU wings. £350 JWU central. £100 off those for OAPs, students, 16-23, disabled (incl carer). Kids £50 anywhere. I’d also suggest a non ST scheme of £50 (pro-rated depending on area of the ground) non-refundable deposit = £10 for any game you choose to attend that season. It’s not about ‘being cheap’, for me. It’s about making it EASIER to support Rovers.

Hibs is where we got Park from isn’t it? Might tie in nicely with his arrival. Hopefully with Scottish recruitment rules being more relaxed than us re: European players, they might have some good ideas between them.

Finneran as a makeweight in this deal?

Almost exactly my story too. Didn’t go regularly til 1999 (Div 1) and fell in love with Duff, Dunn, Jansen! The Souey and Sparky years were truly awesome.

Always knew some refs were bent 😉

Anyone fancy 42yo Pedersen? As a player, I mean.

Ah thank you, I wasn’t sure which way round it was

Dave Jones? Or was he with us first?

FANNIES!

Wow, that’s horrible 😞

£15m for a 29yo who’s had one (very) good season at this level is superb money.

Grayson Murray pulled out of the Charles Schwab Cup on Friday feeling unwell and died Saturday, aged 30. Awful.

I believe he’s out of contract this summer, and not heard about him signing elsewhere. 82 caps, Aussie captain, played in the last three WCs. Possibly out of our league but we need some ambition. Seems to be club-hopping season by season since Brighton, but getting at least one clean sheet in 3 everywhere he goes.

I’m still arguing for Mathew Ryan over John Ruddy.

Had a slight rethink. While I still think ticket prices should be lower than they are, I’d probably be less harsh on them if my boys were old enough to take. The price for one adult and two kids is excellent value, but I think the value for me going on my own isn’t. The lowest price is what I think the highest price should be.

Beautifully and lovingly written. RIP and best wishes to you and your family

Should be the reverse! Buy your ST in person at the club shop and get 10% off any other items purchased. They’ve no idea how to generate money.

Despite it being a solution to similar troubles at many other clubs negatively impacted by awful ownership?

2 more seats in the boot 😂

I think if that were true he’d be at a higher level than Langho. But if you mean cricket, then yes absolutely.