bruno Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 bit radical that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Here is an original thought, how about they set the season ticket prices at a price that it makes sense to buy one Horton did that last year and it ended up with a November whip round amongst the fans as he was offski! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Horton did that last year and it ended up with a November whip round amongst the fans as he was offski! The problem last year was 20% walked away as they did not want Premier League and Bosses adopted the attitude we are the Management we will do as we want and how dare you question us. You really have to make it worthwhile to get a Season Ticket and that is not the case at the moment, for Gods Sake not rocket science. I really would like to buy Season Tickets but cannot see the sense in doing so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAST Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Season tickets may not have a big financial benefit. Clubs could possibly increase the take up if they added some non/low cost incentives for season ticket holders, e.g. occasional centre green visits, reserved prime seating, etc. As regular season ticket purchasers (and we will get them for next season) NOT happy with your suggestions. Occasional centre green visits - Having watched meetings from the centre green, and in the (very) distant past been on the centre green during Milton Keynes training sessions, don't see the attraction of standing on the centre green, you have to keep turning to follow the racing. Reserved Prime seating that's a double whammy -Could either end up in the cheap seats in front of the tapes - Not sure Trev would like us being that close to him!! or the really good seats in block D would start to get the Rif Raf in! A really good incentive would be - ability to park inside the Showground - resulting in me not having to carry "she who dictates" - artic protection gear so far. I keep hoping the days of programs are numbered - would much prefer something to download to a tablet, smart phone etc. Even better do away with the Tannoy system and transmit each heat result via Bluetooth or wireless. No need for a fancy (or in Coventry's case, a rubbish electronic scoreboard). Yes we do have smartphones and Tablets, yes I do have pre configured spreadsheets on them for each match. We occasionally read the programmes but never fill them in (unless someone who shall be nameless forgets to charge her Tablet). Tel I do have a programme and I do pay to park. We have 2 (season ticket holders) But only ever read 1 I also have boxes of the damn things in the loft Tel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Its quite simple really offer an obvious advantage to buying a season ticket. Seems a priority must be to get someone on board with ability in PR and Marketing. Woeful at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodger Blue Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 As regular season ticket purchasers (and we will get them for next season) NOT happy with your suggestions. Occasional centre green visits - Having watched meetings from the centre green, and in the (very) distant past been on the centre green during Milton Keynes training sessions, don't see the attraction of standing on the centre green, you have to keep turning to follow the racing. Reserved Prime seating that's a double whammy -Could either end up in the cheap seats in front of the tapes - Not sure Trev would like us being that close to him!! or the really good seats in block D would start to get the Rif Raf in! A really good incentive would be - ability to park inside the Showground - resulting in me not having to carry "she who dictates" - artic protection gear so far. I keep hoping the days of programs are numbered - would much prefer something to download to a tablet, smart phone etc. Even better do away with the Tannoy system and transmit each heat result via Bluetooth or wireless. No need for a fancy (or in Coventry's case, a rubbish electronic scoreboard). Yes we do have smartphones and Tablets, yes I do have pre configured spreadsheets on them for each match. We occasionally read the programmes but never fill them in (unless someone who shall be nameless forgets to charge her Tablet). Tel We have 2 (season ticket holders) But only ever read 1 I also have boxes of the damn things in the loft Tel I hope that's wrong, personally I have collected the programme for every meeting I have attended since my first one in 1976, these are all completed and filed away (anorak I know). It wouldn't be the same if all my collection was downloads on a tablet!! Not a lot of fun going through an old set in the winter remembering certain meetings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 As regular season ticket purchasers (and we will get them for next season) NOT happy with your suggestions. Occasional centre green visits - Having watched meetings from the centre green, and in the (very) distant past been on the centre green during Milton Keynes training sessions, don't see the attraction of standing on the centre green, you have to keep turning to follow the racing. Reserved Prime seating that's a double whammy - Could either end up in the cheap seats in front of the tapes - Not sure Trev would like us being that close to him!! or the really good seats in block D would start to get the Rif Raf in! A really good incentive would be - ability to park inside the Showground - resulting in me not having to carry "she who dictates" - artic protection gear so far. I keep hoping the days of programs are numbered - would much prefer something to download to a tablet, smart phone etc. Even better do away with the Tannoy system and transmit each heat result via Bluetooth or wireless. No need for a fancy (or in Coventry's case, a rubbish electronic scoreboard). Yes we do have smartphones and Tablets, yes I do have pre configured spreadsheets on them for each match. We occasionally read the programmes but never fill them in (unless someone who shall be nameless forgets to charge her Tablet). Tel We have 2 (season ticket holders) But only ever read 1 I also have boxes of the damn things in the loft Tel I cannot really disagree with any of the above and we have had ST pretty much since 1992, they do need to offer an incentive though and this years is a bit thin bearing in mind it's less matches than 2014 and £50 dearer. They also need to take into account the fact that a lot of couples both have ST but don't need 2 programmes and only one car park pass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAST Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 I hope that's wrong, personally I have collected the programme for every meeting I have attended since my first one in 1976, these are all completed and filed away (anorak I know). It wouldn't be the same if all my collection was downloads on a tablet!! Not a lot of fun going through an old set in the winter remembering certain meetings. I must confess I have previously gone out and bought Peterborough Speedway programmes going back to 1970 - way before I started following them. There is a place for old stuff and new stuff - I have printed copies of the Maurice Jones Speedway Surveys, I also have an electronic (PDF) copy of one of the later speedway year books. I would keep the programs, one day I might get round to scanning them and converting them using my OCR software. Another option would be Programs available in PDF format - how about winter nights with an e-book reader or kindle. (Note to self 128gb memory stick on she "who dictates" tablet and I could browse them whilst flying on holiday!!). {Further note to self - that might be too sad!!!} Tel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Crump 99, what is extreme about the example that I gave ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panthers89 Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Don't mind getting a season ticket, as sure the extra money will be used by the club, for the good of the club. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAST Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 I cannot really disagree with any of the above and we have had ST pretty much since 1992, they do need to offer an incentive though and this years is a bit thin bearing in mind it's less matches than 2014 and £50 dearer. They also need to take into account the fact that a lot of couples both have ST but don't need 2 programmes and only one car park pass. Hi Dick Blackberry might be on the way out - I'm being out Teched by my 10 year old daughter and her smart phone - not good for my street cred!! Some whizzy Android gadget is favourable at the moment - only problem is coming up with a genuine credible reason to swap it that will get Elaine's approval !! I think there are too different approaches to season tickets - incentivise or differentiate. I'm not particularly bothered about shaving small(ish) things of the annual cost like parking or single programs, but would be happy to take up the options if it reduced the clubs cost and helped towards long term financial sustainability. e.g. Happy to have one program between 2 season ticket holders - don't expect a financial discount to the season ticket cost. Where I think all the clubs are missing opportunities is differentiation. For example (and these are random thoughts) Separate section on official website - only accessible to registered season ticket holdersAdvanced breaking news Specific articles Option for downloadable program rather than a printed one. Home matches Programmes available in downloadable format (current and/or historical) - blank/or filled in Away match programs in downloadable format Question and answer section Discussion forum (limited to season ticket holders only) - moderation would be more practical! advanced team announcements Target offers to season ticket holders Occasional offers for away matches entrance discounts (assumes an other club would play ball) Photographs of riders - past and present Feedback section ability to tell the promotion/management what season ticket holders think Tel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterborough daz Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 (edited) Surely all us fans who attend regularly should but a season ticket to support our club First signing to be announced tonight Edited December 2, 2014 by dazpanther 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panthers89 Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Surely all us fans who attend regularly should but a season ticket to support our club First signing to be announced tonight Where does it say about the signing then....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterborough daz Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Where does it say about the signing then....... Mark Plummer tweeted it earlier 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Mark Plummer tweeted it earlier And he was right, Ostergaard returns in 2015... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panthers89 Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 No surprise, but glad to have Ully back on board, didn't think I'd ever say that in the Elite League days, but last season, the guy was awesome, some of the moves he made around the fence, was truly unbelievable, so very happy. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champs99 Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Its Ulrich 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Although it's not a shock, still delighted that Ulrich is confirmed. Was awesome last season, & very entertaining, even a bit crazy at times ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Crazy? It was terrifying watching him!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Think he terrified Dryml a few times last season, especially at Scunthorpe LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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