geoff100 Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Can't believe no one's brought this subject up on here but Glasgow Speedway have announced that there will no longer be concession prices for over 65s, stating financial loss as a reason. An abominable decision in my opinion, to penalise the very people, the majority of whom will have stuck by the club through thick and thin and during previous times when it was on its knees. WRONG WRONG decision Mr Facenna. I reckon this will come back and bite you on the bum. .......and for all those who back the decision on social media saying it is a small price to pay, I wonder if they would feel the same if that £3.50 had been added to their last year's entry price making it £21 admission? I, for one, will still be attending as speedway is my favourite sport and has been since 1964........but I'm afraid, in protest, I will no longer by buying a programme at £3, a fifty-fifty draw ticket at £1 and food & drink around the value of £5. I know I will be slated on here for taking this decision and will be seen to be damaging the club even more but I feel so strongly about it after supporting, and contributing to, the Tigers for so many years. What other sport or entertainment throughout the country doesn't have concessions for older people? Can't imagine very many. I think Glasgow Speedway should seriously rethink this decision and consider other options. A small increase would have been acceptable......but not this. Im very angry. Fully agree with u the very people who are the backbone of most clubs wrong decision . 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 (edited) got to feel sorry for the older glasgow fans, just got back into the groove of having an almost winning team. an attractive teams brought in crowds . suddenly its got a bit tight on the home funding side . . maybe the older people will take Glasgow up on the free tickets when they come around ! Glasgow have a good product on offer and have done for the last 3 years. now they are feeling the crunch , like many other clubs . its a terrible move from the tigers management to kill off the very backbonr that has kept speedway alive in Glasgow for many years . please rethink this poor decision mr faccu and let the old guard live on and breath speedway in the city .. Edited December 2, 2017 by jenga 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New era Panthers Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Can't believe no one's brought this subject up on here but Glasgow Speedway have announced that there will no longer be concession prices for over 65s, stating financial loss as a reason. An abominable decision in my opinion, to penalise the very people, the majority of whom will have stuck by the club through thick and thin and during previous times when it was on its knees. WRONG WRONG decision Mr Facenna. I reckon this will come back and bite you on the bum. .......and for all those who back the decision on social media saying it is a small price to pay, I wonder if they would feel the same if that £3.50 had been added to their last year's entry price making it £21 admission? I, for one, will still be attending as speedway is my favourite sport and has been since 1964........but I'm afraid, in protest, I will no longer by buying a programme at £3, a fifty-fifty draw ticket at £1 and food & drink around the value of £5. I know I will be slated on here for taking this decision and will be seen to be damaging the club even more but I feel so strongly about it after supporting, and contributing to, the Tigers for so many years. What other sport or entertainment throughout the country doesn't have concessions for older people? Can't imagine very many. I think Glasgow Speedway should seriously rethink this decision and consider other options. A small increase would have been acceptable......but not this. Im very angry. Can't argue with that , Seem to be hitting the very people who will be hardcore supporters , the very people who have been turning up week in week out when things were not so rosey . I think it would have been a better idea to just restructure the prices so an increase of £1 on entry for everybody rather than discriminate against the older generation. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANSE Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Is that 1 person complained Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balderdash&piffle Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 got to feel sorry for the older glasgow fans, just got back into the groove of having an almost winning team. an attractive teams brought in crowds . suddenly its got a bit tight on the home funding side . . maybe the older people will take Glasgow up on the free tickets when they come around ! Glasgow have a good product on offer and have done for the last 3 years. now they are feeling the crunch , like many other clubs . its a terrible move from the tigers management to kill off the very backbonr that has kept speedway alive in Glasgow for many years . please rethink this poor decision mr faccu and let the old guard live on and breath speedway in the city .. There was me thinking what a success they are, crowds up to see the No 1 team. Is it the case that crowds are up, but they are not making a profit, then it is possible the Business Model is wrong. Or is it simply, by overpaying for riders, it cannot make a profit with the current fan base, as there is not enough gate money to cover the costs. Suggestion CUT YOUR CLOTH ACCORDINGLY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANSE Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 How's your team building coming along were all sorted don't worry about us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balderdash&piffle Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 How's your team building coming along were all sorted don't worry about us Its crap, but I was not expecting anything else 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Or conversely........someone is JUST managing on their pension and JUST able to continue to watch the team they have supported for many years........but JUST suddenly no longer can. I, fortunately, still can.......but others may not be so lucky. I still think it is a very wrong, unprecedented and controversial decision for the club to make and nothing will change my view on that. There will be many aged under 30 on or just above minimum wage in a similar or even worse position and with little security yet they will be expected to pay more than 'oldies' on secure and inflation proof pensions. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragdoll64 Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 (edited) Is that 1 person complained I think you'll find that most of the people this affects are not on fora or social media and I guess the majority don't even know about it yet. I'm assuming it doesn't affect you and if so, I'm very happy for you. Edited December 2, 2017 by ragdoll64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Under 30's can at least do something to improve their lot. Old timers can't really. And they have to keep money aside for their funeral costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragdoll64 Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Under 30's can at least do something to improve their lot. Old timers can't really. And they have to keep money aside for their funeral costs. .........and therefore, to improve their plot........lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balderdash&piffle Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 There will be many aged under 30 on or just above minimum wage in a similar or even worse position and with little security yet they will be expected to pay more than 'oldies' on secure and inflation proof pensions. Vote Labour, and get the living wage £10.35 per hour Under 30's can at least do something to improve their lot. Old timers can't really. And they have to keep money aside for their funeral costs. Funerals, pi*s off, I am spending my hard earned pensions on holidays and booze 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingbee Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Can't believe no one's brought this subject up on here but Glasgow Speedway have announced that there will no longer be concession prices for over 65s, stating financial loss as a reason. An abominable decision in my opinion, to penalise the very people, the majority of whom will have stuck by the club through thick and thin and during previous times when it was on its knees. WRONG WRONG decision Mr Facenna. I reckon this will come back and bite you on the bum. .......and for all those who back the decision on social media saying it is a small price to pay, I wonder if they would feel the same if that £3.50 had been added to their last year's entry price making it £21 admission? I, for one, will still be attending as speedway is my favourite sport and has been since 1964........but I'm afraid, in protest, I will no longer by buying a programme at £3, a fifty-fifty draw ticket at £1 and food & drink around the value of £5. I know I will be slated on here for taking this decision and will be seen to be damaging the club even more but I feel so strongly about it after supporting, and contributing to, the Tigers for so many years. What other sport or entertainment throughout the country doesn't have concessions for older people? Can't imagine very many. I think Glasgow Speedway should seriously rethink this decision and consider other options. A small increase would have been acceptable......but not this. Im very angry. It bit them at Coventry when they did it Horton walked away the next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Under 30's can at least do something to improve their lot. Old timers can't really. And they have to keep money aside for their funeral costs. Well yes I suppose they could take a 2nd job - probably a Friday night shift when the speedway is on...... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Vote Labour, and get the living wage £10.35 per hour Funerals, pi*s off, I am spending my hard earned pensions on holidays and booze Cracking return but you missed out fallen woman, I'm only 56 but got pensions cashing in and still working but decided to enjoy life and spending everything coming my way. Il leave the house to the kids but don't want to leave a penny in the bank 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonga Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Best of luck to Glasgow with a decent looking side. Just hope JPB and his advisor don’t treat the club and sponsors with total disrespect as he did in sheffield. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseq7 Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Best of luck to Glasgow with a decent looking side. Just hope JPB and his advisor dont treat the club and sponsors with total disrespect as he did in sheffield. Tell us more....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Can't believe no one's brought this subject up on here but Glasgow Speedway have announced that there will no longer be concession prices for over 65s, stating financial loss as a reason. An abominable decision in my opinion, to penalise the very people, the majority of whom will have stuck by the club through thick and thin and during previous times when it was on its knees. WRONG WRONG decision Mr Facenna. I reckon this will come back and bite you on the bum. .......and for all those who back the decision on social media saying it is a small price to pay, I wonder if they would feel the same if that £3.50 had been added to their last year's entry price making it £21 admission? I, for one, will still be attending as speedway is my favourite sport and has been since 1964........but I'm afraid, in protest, I will no longer by buying a programme at £3, a fifty-fifty draw ticket at £1 and food & drink around the value of £5. I know I will be slated on here for taking this decision and will be seen to be damaging the club even more but I feel so strongly about it after supporting, and contributing to, the Tigers for so many years. What other sport or entertainment throughout the country doesn't have concessions for older people? Can't imagine very many. I think Glasgow Speedway should seriously rethink this decision and consider other options. A small increase would have been acceptable......but not this. Im very angry. Interesting decision,must be trying to make room for all the new youngsters that are going to fill the Stadium.!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GS550 Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Not a bad team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 Well the NO concessions for over 65s is a diabolical decision in my opinion. But the Glasgow promotion is said be the most "modern" and we will see if it does come back haunt them. If it becomes copied as a PL policy, it would be the final nail in the coffin for me re attending my local club. I already make my own scorecard and rarely buy any of fast food offered by them. Nothing left to cut and so non attendance is my only way of saving what was an invaluable concession. And look how much more I would save! I don't know about Glasgow but if it were introduced at King's Lynn it would hit about 30% of the crowd. Not all pensioners are as "rich" as many assume. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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