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9:00am Monday 12th May 2008
ANDREW Fitton has rubbished fears Town's target of 6,000 season ticket holders is unrealistic and has urged all supporters to play their part in the push for the Championship.
The race to 6k' was getting under way in earnest at 10am this morning, with the Town chairman insistant there is evidence of a direct correlation between big attendances and success on the field.
Providing the club sell 6,000 season tickets by August 1, almost doubling the last campaign's sales, Town fans will be able to watch football at the County Ground for under a tenner for the first time since 1993.
Season ticket holders will get the chance to renew from 10am this morning, with normal sales starting a week later, and Fitton is keen to stress the importance of packing the County Ground once again.
He said: "I really don't think 6,000 is a unrealistic number. People have to understand there is a direct relationship between crowds and success.
"Of course there are exceptions, like Newcastle United, but there is definitely a marriage of interests here. The more people who come, the more money we can spend on building the right team.
"It would be great to go the games and hear people say how good it is sitting in a crowd of eight to 10,000 rather than 6,000. There is a big difference in FROM BACK PAGE the atmosphere without a doubt and the players feel that."
While Fitton's bold gamble of slashing prices for next campaign has received a big thumbs up from the terraces, some of the more cynical supporters have questioned the reality of their goal.
"If you look at Bradford City a similar scheme put thousands on their gate," said Fitton. "We want the whole town behind this and for it to be real united effort to hit that 6,000 figure and beyond.
"I think people will see good football next season. We are playing different football to when Paul Sturrock was here.
"We are building an exciting squad. I want people to say we remember when we used to have big crowds at the County Ground every week because that is what we want to bring back to the town."
Brain, West of Swindon says...
9:11am Mon 12 May 08
deep south red, says...
9:19am Mon 12 May 08
Will, Swindon says...
9:24am Mon 12 May 08
M Mack, Highworth says...
9:56am Mon 12 May 08
Disillusioned Red, Lambourn says...
9:56am Mon 12 May 08
Phil_S, Chippenham says...
10:22am Mon 12 May 08
M Mack wrote:M Mack, Not sure if you have realised, but the cost is not payable in one go.
Credit to Mr Fitton for putting his money where his mouth is. We have said for years that lowering prices will bring in more people. Now we have a board who share this really bold vision and I see no reason why 6000 season tickets can't be sold. Although I think it's great, I won't be getting one as 229 quid and also a ticket for my son is simply too much in one go. 10 quid a game and I would go to all home games, but all in one go is just too much and I'm sure many others will feel the same. It will be just the usual hand full of games for me next season at full price. I went to Hungerford Towns ground last weekend to watch my son play for Highworth Juniors. I have to say that comparing it to The County Ground is like comparing a Ferrari to a Lada, so considering his limited football expierience, Fair credit to Mr Fitton for getting to grips with the club so quickly.
Will, Swindon says...
10:22am Mon 12 May 08
M Mack wrote:Macca :-)
Credit to Mr Fitton for putting his money where his mouth is. We have said for years that lowering prices will bring in more people. Now we have a board who share this really bold vision and I see no reason why 6000 season tickets can't be sold. Although I think it's great, I won't be getting one as 229 quid and also a ticket for my son is simply too much in one go. 10 quid a game and I would go to all home games, but all in one go is just too much and I'm sure many others will feel the same. It will be just the usual hand full of games for me next season at full price. I went to Hungerford Towns ground last weekend to watch my son play for Highworth Juniors. I have to say that comparing it to The County Ground is like comparing a Ferrari to a Lada, so considering his limited football expierience, Fair credit to Mr Fitton for getting to grips with the club so quickly.
Phil_S, Chippenham says...
10:24am Mon 12 May 08
M Mack wrote:M Mack, Not sure if you have realised, but the cost is not payable in one go.
Credit to Mr Fitton for putting his money where his mouth is. We have said for years that lowering prices will bring in more people. Now we have a board who share this really bold vision and I see no reason why 6000 season tickets can't be sold. Although I think it's great, I won't be getting one as 229 quid and also a ticket for my son is simply too much in one go. 10 quid a game and I would go to all home games, but all in one go is just too much and I'm sure many others will feel the same. It will be just the usual hand full of games for me next season at full price. I went to Hungerford Towns ground last weekend to watch my son play for Highworth Juniors. I have to say that comparing it to The County Ground is like comparing a Ferrari to a Lada, so considering his limited football expierience, Fair credit to Mr Fitton for getting to grips with the club so quickly.
Saint, chippenham says...
10:26am Mon 12 May 08
Phil_S wrote:As I have said before, some people will use any excuse !!!
M Mack wrote: Credit to Mr Fitton for putting his money where his mouth is. We have said for years that lowering prices will bring in more people. Now we have a board who share this really bold vision and I see no reason why 6000 season tickets can't be sold. Although I think it's great, I won't be getting one as 229 quid and also a ticket for my son is simply too much in one go. 10 quid a game and I would go to all home games, but all in one go is just too much and I'm sure many others will feel the same. It will be just the usual hand full of games for me next season at full price. I went to Hungerford Towns ground last weekend to watch my son play for Highworth Juniors. I have to say that comparing it to The County Ground is like comparing a Ferrari to a Lada, so considering his limited football expierience, Fair credit to Mr Fitton for getting to grips with the club so quickly.M Mack, Not sure if you have realised, but the cost is not payable in one go. For you & your son the upfront cost is £199 by August the 1st & then £150 by first October. (Family Ticket) (If we sell more than 6,000 the second installment is reduced to £100.) This would allow you to take your son AND if you wanted another child too & works out cheaper than the two separate adult & Junior tickets. My main point is that if you put aside £20 (the normal entrance price)a week between now & August you will have the up front payment with the balance payable 8 weeks later. ie if anyone puts aside the normal entrance money weekly, you can have the whole season paid for by end of Sept
Will, Swindon says...
10:26am Mon 12 May 08
M Mack wrote:actually... looking at the brochure http://www.swindonto
Credit to Mr Fitton for putting his money where his mouth is. We have said for years that lowering prices will bring in more people. Now we have a board who share this really bold vision and I see no reason why 6000 season tickets can't be sold. Although I think it's great, I won't be getting one as 229 quid and also a ticket for my son is simply too much in one go. 10 quid a game and I would go to all home games, but all in one go is just too much and I'm sure many others will feel the same. It will be just the usual hand full of games for me next season at full price. I went to Hungerford Towns ground last weekend to watch my son play for Highworth Juniors. I have to say that comparing it to The County Ground is like comparing a Ferrari to a Lada, so considering his limited football expierience, Fair credit to Mr Fitton for getting to grips with the club so quickly.
Phil_S, Chippenham says...
10:34am Mon 12 May 08
hogface, Worcestershire says...
10:41am Mon 12 May 08
Stickshaker, Paris says...
11:08am Mon 12 May 08
robinmeister, Wootton Bassett says...
12:18pm Mon 12 May 08
sifs, swindon says...
12:33pm Mon 12 May 08
Disdain, Swindon says...
12:58pm Mon 12 May 08
Adder, Swindon says...
1:19pm Mon 12 May 08
M Mack, Highworth says...
1:23pm Mon 12 May 08
Saint wrote:Saint, shut your gob, Its up to me if I go or not. I can't afford it because my wife who is a qualified nurse has been very ill for the last couple of months and as she is on sick pay our income has been reduced by half. Season ticket or pay the mortgage, what do you think pillock! As for the other comments, thanks to all for the info, I could ebay some bits and pieces to raise funds.
Phil_S wrote:As I have said before, some people will use any excuse !!!M Mack wrote: Credit to Mr Fitton for putting his money where his mouth is. We have said for years that lowering prices will bring in more people. Now we have a board who share this really bold vision and I see no reason why 6000 season tickets can't be sold. Although I think it's great, I won't be getting one as 229 quid and also a ticket for my son is simply too much in one go. 10 quid a game and I would go to all home games, but all in one go is just too much and I'm sure many others will feel the same. It will be just the usual hand full of games for me next season at full price. I went to Hungerford Towns ground last weekend to watch my son play for Highworth Juniors. I have to say that comparing it to The County Ground is like comparing a Ferrari to a Lada, so considering his limited football expierience, Fair credit to Mr Fitton for getting to grips with the club so quickly.M Mack, Not sure if you have realised, but the cost is not payable in one go. For you & your son the upfront cost is £199 by August the 1st & then £150 by first October. (Family Ticket) (If we sell more than 6,000 the second installment is reduced to £100.) This would allow you to take your son AND if you wanted another child too & works out cheaper than the two separate adult & Junior tickets. My main point is that if you put aside £20 (the normal entrance price)a week between now & August you will have the up front payment with the balance payable 8 weeks later. ie if anyone puts aside the normal entrance money weekly, you can have the whole season paid for by end of Sept
Ian13, Swindon says...
1:32pm Mon 12 May 08
steve, brentford says...
1:36pm Mon 12 May 08
M Mack wrote:Fair play to ya M MACK ,some people are to quick to point a finger without knowing facts hope everything works out and you get abit of luck mate.
Saint wrote:Saint, shut your gob, Its up to me if I go or not. I can't afford it because my wife who is a qualified nurse has been very ill for the last couple of months and as she is on sick pay our income has been reduced by half. Season ticket or pay the mortgage, what do you think pillock! As for the other comments, thanks to all for the info, I could ebay some bits and pieces to raise funds.Phil_S wrote:As I have said before, some people will use any excuse !!!M Mack wrote: Credit to Mr Fitton for putting his money where his mouth is. We have said for years that lowering prices will bring in more people. Now we have a board who share this really bold vision and I see no reason why 6000 season tickets can't be sold. Although I think it's great, I won't be getting one as 229 quid and also a ticket for my son is simply too much in one go. 10 quid a game and I would go to all home games, but all in one go is just too much and I'm sure many others will feel the same. It will be just the usual hand full of games for me next season at full price. I went to Hungerford Towns ground last weekend to watch my son play for Highworth Juniors. I have to say that comparing it to The County Ground is like comparing a Ferrari to a Lada, so considering his limited football expierience, Fair credit to Mr Fitton for getting to grips with the club so quickly.M Mack, Not sure if you have realised, but the cost is not payable in one go. For you & your son the upfront cost is £199 by August the 1st & then £150 by first October. (Family Ticket) (If we sell more than 6,000 the second installment is reduced to £100.) This would allow you to take your son AND if you wanted another child too & works out cheaper than the two separate adult & Junior tickets. My main point is that if you put aside £20 (the normal entrance price)a week between now & August you will have the up front payment with the balance payable 8 weeks later. ie if anyone puts aside the normal entrance money weekly, you can have the whole season paid for by end of Sept
yeti, swindon says...
1:52pm Mon 12 May 08
danboyshearer, parksouth says...
2:11pm Mon 12 May 08
Phil_S, Chippenham says...
2:14pm Mon 12 May 08
steve wrote:Yeah I'll second that too. Hope your wife recovers soon. Obviously the mortgage always comes first, but hope you can raise the nessceary to take advantage for an ST.
M Mack wrote:Fair play to ya M MACK ,some people are to quick to point a finger without knowing facts hope everything works out and you get abit of luck mate.Saint wrote:Saint, shut your gob, Its up to me if I go or not. I can't afford it because my wife who is a qualified nurse has been very ill for the last couple of months and as she is on sick pay our income has been reduced by half. Season ticket or pay the mortgage, what do you think pillock! As for the other comments, thanks to all for the info, I could ebay some bits and pieces to raise funds.Phil_S wrote:As I have said before, some people will use any excuse !!!M Mack wrote: Credit to Mr Fitton for putting his money where his mouth is. We have said for years that lowering prices will bring in more people. Now we have a board who share this really bold vision and I see no reason why 6000 season tickets can't be sold. Although I think it's great, I won't be getting one as 229 quid and also a ticket for my son is simply too much in one go. 10 quid a game and I would go to all home games, but all in one go is just too much and I'm sure many others will feel the same. It will be just the usual hand full of games for me next season at full price. I went to Hungerford Towns ground last weekend to watch my son play for Highworth Juniors. I have to say that comparing it to The County Ground is like comparing a Ferrari to a Lada, so considering his limited football expierience, Fair credit to Mr Fitton for getting to grips with the club so quickly.M Mack, Not sure if you have realised, but the cost is not payable in one go. For you & your son the upfront cost is £199 by August the 1st & then £150 by first October. (Family Ticket) (If we sell more than 6,000 the second installment is reduced to £100.) This would allow you to take your son AND if you wanted another child too & works out cheaper than the two separate adult & Junior tickets. My main point is that if you put aside £20 (the normal entrance price)a week between now & August you will have the up front payment with the balance payable 8 weeks later. ie if anyone puts aside the normal entrance money weekly, you can have the whole season paid for by end of Sept
Disillusioned Red, Lambourn says...
2:16pm Mon 12 May 08
yeti wrote:It is a catch 22 if everybody thought like that then we won't generate the fanbase and the knock on effect is their will be no investment in the playing side.
the season tickets are very good value for sure,and they will attract people to buy them.
but i am one of those people who think the club have a very slim chance of selling 6000.
we have a hardcore base of around 5000.even if all of them bought one we'd still fall short.
i think some people who dont go every week will purchase season tickets.and likewise others who go to nearly every game wont buy one.
the non reduction in matchday tickets will gain a few aswell, as it seems the turn up on the day fan isn't getting any sort of enticement.
lets be honest.the manager we have and the current squad is not going to have people rushing to buy tickets.we are a mid table div 1 side and unless significant player purchese are made.that is where we will be this time next year.
Since 1950, Stroud, Glos says...
2:19pm Mon 12 May 08
Harry Potter, Swindon says...
2:24pm Mon 12 May 08
callumbus, swindon says...
2:42pm Mon 12 May 08
Harry Potter wrote:It's a bit of a Catch 22 situation. The more people who pay upfront, the better the chances that we will be able to afford better players and provide the value for money that you are looking for.
Think its a great idea from Mr Fitton and applaud everybody that buys a season ticket. I personally would prefer to wait and see how they perform next season before I commit to anything as I would like to know that I am getting value for money. I wouldnt pay £100 to see rubbish football week in, week out for a whole season.
Will, Swindon says...
3:23pm Mon 12 May 08
M Mack, Highworth says...
3:23pm Mon 12 May 08
M Mack, Highworth says...
3:26pm Mon 12 May 08
Disillusioned Red, Lambourn says...
3:39pm Mon 12 May 08
Phil_S, Chippenham says...
6:00pm Mon 12 May 08
Disillusioned Red wrote:The main point is that if we hit the 6,000 the family ticket will actually work out £5 cheaper !
I also think the 1A + 2C family ticket needs to be exploited by everyone who is geuinely buying 1 Adult and 1 Child ticket, for £1 extra you get another child ticket for the WHOLE season. So if like me you are going to buy 1 and 1 then get the family deal and we are 1 closer to 6000
Phil_S, Chippenham says...
6:06pm Mon 12 May 08
Harry Potter wrote:Only problem is that if you decide after the 1st Of August then the ST will be £339 for the main stands. Compared to £269 maximum, before this date, (& possibly £229 + a free shirt).
Think its a great idea from Mr Fitton and applaud everybody that buys a season ticket. I personally would prefer to wait and see how they perform next season before I commit to anything as I would like to know that I am getting value for money. I wouldnt pay £100 to see rubbish football week in, week out for a whole season.
old town red, swindon says...
6:53pm Mon 12 May 08
Stfc Romain, swindon says...
7:58pm Mon 12 May 08
Will, Swindon says...
10:58pm Mon 12 May 08
Stfc Romain wrote:http://www.swindonto
Do we have 2 pay 4 the season ticket in 1 LUMP SUME.Would be handy if we could split it into 3 payments .How much is it 4 my kid
redplymouth, plymouth says...
1:41am Tue 13 May 08
Russ STFC, swindon says...
3:10am Tue 13 May 08
callumbus, swindon says...
6:31am Tue 13 May 08
glasred, glastonbury says...
7:49am Tue 13 May 08
Phil_S, Chippenham says...
8:53am Tue 13 May 08
Stfc Romain wrote:Read the above thread for the answers in full but in short No & its best to buy a Family ticket even with 1 child, you can then take two (a friend of your child) & it is only £1 more or £5 less.
Do we have 2 pay 4 the season ticket in 1 LUMP SUME.Would be handy if we could split it into 3 payments .How much is it 4 my kid
Saint, chippenham says...
10:38am Tue 13 May 08
M Mack wrote:M Mack, i apologise for using my general term and did not mean to offend you in any way, and no, I appreciate tht I do not have a crystal ball and cannot see in everyones personal circumstances, but for gods sake don't be so bloody negative about STFC. Your family life and your wifes health are by far the most important things, but some of us also have personal problems that we do not allow to impinge on perhaps, our only pleasure and release from the pressures of life!
Aaagh!!! I meant Steve and Phil, Saint is the pleb.
M Mack, Highworth says...
8:27am Wed 14 May 08
Saint wrote:Appology accepted. I only though you were a 'pleb' for a few moments, I'm sure you're not one in reality and how would I know anyway, I don't have a crystal ball either. As for me, I've been a pleb from birth, I don't have a problem with that. I agree that footy is a release from the pressures of life and is a form of escapism.
M Mack wrote: Aaagh!!! I meant Steve and Phil, Saint is the pleb.M Mack, i apologise for using my general term and did not mean to offend you in any way, and no, I appreciate tht I do not have a crystal ball and cannot see in everyones personal circumstances, but for gods sake don't be so bloody negative about STFC. Your family life and your wifes health are by far the most important things, but some of us also have personal problems that we do not allow to impinge on perhaps, our only pleasure and release from the pressures of life! Sorry you think I'm a pleb - but it takes one to know one!!!
Stfc Romain, swindon says...
9:06pm Wed 14 May 08
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Brain, West of Swindon says...
9:08am Mon 12 May 08