Membership scheme
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supporters club reps have meetings wed and thurs im sure this week about it
MB1872
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Yeah a know mate , was just wondering due to seeing the SLO on twitter claiming it won’t have an effect on away tickets so was just wondering what it would bring
I'm not sure what perks/guarantees the club can offer for buying a membership?
99% of fans who travel away from home wont stop going due to having to pay for a membership so it's not going to change the amount of games you get in the away scheme.
It's basically another money maker for the club by the sounds of it.
99% of fans who travel away from home wont stop going due to having to pay for a membership so it's not going to change the amount of games you get in the away scheme.
It's basically another money maker for the club by the sounds of it.
Craigie
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I'd have thought a membership scheme would be focused more on those who do not have a season ticket, for whatever reason.
It would allow them to contribute in a way that perhaps they cannot commit to otherwise.
Yes, it will (hopefully) make the club money but I'm sure it will offer incentives to those who wish to sign up. As long as it priced competitively.
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RobbenHood
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Realistically, the only way the away cccs membership numbers would get cut down if they put the entry fee purely for that scheme. I’m unsure how much it would need to be to put people off signing up multiple people - the muted £50 entry fee won’t put many off so as you said it’ll make little difference
MB1872
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Thats exactly what it is mate not asif they don’t get enough money off us
I'm not so sure mate.
Any membership schemes at other clubs I know of is for ST holders and guys who travel to away matches.
If the club is going to start charging us for the privilege of following the team I'm expecting better than the usual 10% off stadium tours rubbish.. it needs to be a decent incentive otherwise their taking the piss.
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RobbenHood
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The scheme is nothing to do with incentives though, the purpose of it is to cut away cccs membership numbers
People who travel to every game will pay whatever is asked, it’s more fair weather followers who only go to a handful who’ll be put off by paying £50-100 for the privilege of applying for Away games.
I couldn’t care about discounts etc, the only purpose of joining is to apply for Away games
Yup.. the reason why it works down south is because most clubs have nowhere near the travelling support we have.
Then factor in allocations etc.. I'd imagine you'd get a much bigger overall allocation over the course of a season in the EPL or Championship.
I agree but the membership cost would need to be over thr top expensive to see the numbers reduce dramatically.
Charging fans for the privilege of buying a ticket is out of order imo.
I’m totally against it, but I know there’s plenty who will pay up regardless. This is what let’s clubs do whatever they want.
I’m totally against it, but I know there’s plenty who will pay up regardless. This is what let’s clubs do whatever they want.
Sam English
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For just £100 a year.A badge, pen & 10% off the store
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RobbenHood
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Correct and it’ll have the desired effect, only it’ll be the regular faces you see everywhere who’ll be more likely to pay the £.
It’ll be interesting to see what the scheme looks like when it’s finalised - I’m unsure if it’ll work in practice the way the club/Ticket office believe it will. If it’s like the travel club, you’ll end up with fans building up points and selling on undesirable games and the ticket office will have no way of managing it
talkingsportsjacket
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Benfica have the biggest membership on World football with over 233,000 participating.
Give it a google...interesting if this is the blueprint for us moving forward.?
Give it a google...interesting if this is the blueprint for us moving forward.?
MCMLXXXI
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RobbenHood
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There’s the issue - fans will still pay it. However, people who sign up family members/friends to maximise chances for tickets will have a decision to make - would you pay 7/8 membership fees for the chance of getting a Hamilton/St Johnstone etc, I’m not sure
rangeral
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Unlike up here there is rules on allocations in England both EPL and EFL
EPL maximum is 3000 or 10% if ground capacity is under 30K
EFL minimum 2000 but that can go up or down depends on club and other circumstances
There is a number of clubs that still take decent followings
Craigie
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There may be different levels aimed at different types of supporters.
Best way to decide if it is worth signing up to will be when the detail is revealed.
wee blue dug
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Prob get to wave the big flags at Ibrox on match day..
MB1872
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Unlikely i know but say everyone does join and applies then we are still in the same position we are the now
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RobbenHood
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I know, the club are gambling on fans dropping out of the scheme - that’s why I’m saying the membership fee has to be high enough to put folk off it
If the club were proactive they could’ve had a loyalty scheme sorted long before the away cccs got out of control
HillbillyRFC
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I'm a gold card member for Leeds United.
For the £50 I pay I get:
Priority access to home tickets when they go on sale before anyone else.
£5 off my first three games.
(Rarely) access for away tickets when the allocation isn't filled. Which like I say is very rarely.
I get £10 off merchandise (once).
Money off programmes, tour etc.
I understand that it's £50 just for the privilege of spending more money at the club but that's how they get you. I would hardly get to a game if I didn't have it.
If we use this it will mainly be for home games I would imagine but I can see the attraction for away games.
For the £50 I pay I get:
Priority access to home tickets when they go on sale before anyone else.
£5 off my first three games.
(Rarely) access for away tickets when the allocation isn't filled. Which like I say is very rarely.
I get £10 off merchandise (once).
Money off programmes, tour etc.
I understand that it's £50 just for the privilege of spending more money at the club but that's how they get you. I would hardly get to a game if I didn't have it.
If we use this it will mainly be for home games I would imagine but I can see the attraction for away games.
MB1872
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Thats what should have happened mate
JeffreySpaulding
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I imagine there is a lot of people signed up to the away ticketing scheme just to pass along tickets to a freind or a supporters club and have no intention of going.
Charging a fee could cut out a lot of people.
Charging a fee could cut out a lot of people.
MB1872
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Those signed up to away games can already access away tickets though?
£50 fee for membership to away cccs is a ball cruncher - we have had 3 away tickets @ roughly £30 each in this season’s away cccs if numbers are not affected by this fee, we would be effectively paying £43 to get a £30 ticket and then you add admin charge for postage on top of this.
The Goalie
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Yes but under the scheme suggested they wouldn't unless they paid £20 a month
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RobbenHood
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First season I can’t see it having much impact on numbers but season after I think a lot will lose interest due to the scenario you outline above.
Realistically though, we have thousands of fans prepared to pay whatever is required
All season ticket holders already have the choice regarding away tickets - tick the box to be included in the scheme or they abstain from receiving away tickets by leaving blank on season ticket application form.
MB1872
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Ah right get you now
So by this scenario my wife and I would pay £480 over a 12 month period @£20 a month each, and still not be guaranteed tickets from the ballot.
You forgot Rangers supporters clubs
StirlingGer
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I hope they don't introduce a paid membership scheme for non season ticket holders to purchase tickets in a public sale. Don't want to go down the exclusive paid route that English clubs do. Rangers should be open to all.
Tin hat firmly on with this
If we are looking at funding for the club through various means.
An all inclusive season ticket that gives every game in the league, domestic cups and Europe at Ibrox similar to bar 72 could be an option, rather than having to sign up for each competition individually, more money in the bank before the season starts and there would be a degree of risk depending on domestic draws and European progress on whether this is considered value for money - align this all inclusive season ticket to away ticket allocation priority could be considered and would generate more income up front for the club.
If we are looking at funding for the club through various means.
An all inclusive season ticket that gives every game in the league, domestic cups and Europe at Ibrox similar to bar 72 could be an option, rather than having to sign up for each competition individually, more money in the bank before the season starts and there would be a degree of risk depending on domestic draws and European progress on whether this is considered value for money - align this all inclusive season ticket to away ticket allocation priority could be considered and would generate more income up front for the club.
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RobbenHood
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One angle from that then, if the purpose is so the club have the money upfront, does that then discount fans who pay in instalments?
senefelder
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Exactly, but as usual the doom sayers are all over it.
The instalment system would remain as is the case now for bar 72
But you would still have the same chance (probably a better chance) and you’d get the extra added benefits.
It was just a thought
MB1872
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How much is a season in bar 72?
rangeral
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Centre section is around £1100 the wing sections slightly less I think around £1000?
Virgil Hilts
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ex VAT
Giffnock bear
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I pay £1,100 for gr4.
MB1872
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Does that just get you all home games mate?