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You can make it happen: Fitton

9:00am Monday 12th May 2008

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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."


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Brain, West of Swindon says...
9:08am Mon 12 May 08

Its still good value even if we don't sell 6,000. I've had a season ticket for donkeys years and I've never ever seen a price reduction on this scale before!!!!!!

Brain, West of Swindon says...
9:11am Mon 12 May 08

Its still good value even if we don't sell 6,000. I've had a season ticket for donkeys years and I've never ever seen a price reduction on this scale before!!!!!!

deep south red, says...
9:19am Mon 12 May 08

Gonna get one for the 1st time looked , at last years games and only had to miss a few due to work so at these prices its worth a risk.Good on you Fitton thought you might have increased prices this is positive marketing

Will, Swindon says...
9:24am Mon 12 May 08

I will be getting my first season ticket for 5 years next monday. Its finally making watching town affordable again.
I think we may just be able to get the 6000, although all the stay away fans who said that the reason they dont go any more was that "the tickets are too expensive" will show their true colours... They wont renew because they are all glory hunting armchair fans who would rather watch Chelski or Man United or the French Language team on Sky than watch proper football!

M Mack, Highworth says...
9:56am Mon 12 May 08

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.

Disillusioned Red, Lambourn says...
9:56am Mon 12 May 08

Getting my first one for 14 years, I work away during the week most of the time so it was never woth it as missing 4 games meant you were out of pocket. Also getting one for my boy of 7 at £3 a game it is a no brainer.
I think the kids prices and family packages could be the key to this as they are ubelievably good value.
If we do make it to the 6k mark then I really do think Fitton and Co will take this club forward on and off the pitch, if we dont then I am afraid as a fan base we dont deserve their backing

Phil_S, Chippenham says...
10:22am Mon 12 May 08

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...
10:22am Mon 12 May 08

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.
Macca :-)

Save up fella! Two and a half months to save up the cash. Think you can also pay it in installments as long as you sign up by the 1st August all is good!

Phil_S, Chippenham says...
10:24am Mon 12 May 08

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

Saint, chippenham says...
10:26am Mon 12 May 08

Phil_S wrote:
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
As I have said before, some people will use any excuse !!!

Will, Swindon says...
10:26am Mon 12 May 08

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.
actually... looking at the brochure http://www.swindonto
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Get a family ticket for you and your kid works out about the same price and he can even bring a mate. You can also split the payments in two, so not all of it has to be paid upfront.


Brilliant stuff!

Phil_S, Chippenham says...
10:34am Mon 12 May 08

Picking up on my earlier post (sorry it went up twice), If you look at the Aduct & Junior prices it adds up to a total of £298 to get one of each ticket or £354 if we don't sell 6,000. However if you buy a Family ticket for 1 Adult & 2 children then the costs are £299 or £249 (if we don't do the 6,000).
This means it'll cost just £1 to take one of your childs friends for the whole season, or it will cost less.

hogface, Worcestershire says...
10:41am Mon 12 May 08

Three of us are getting our first season tickets for 13 years. The last time we had one we won the division - let's hope the same happens again !!

Stickshaker, Paris says...
11:08am Mon 12 May 08

Have bought a season ticket every year since they rebuilt the Shrivvy - I might buy 2 now!
God Bless SAINT FITTON.

robinmeister, Wootton Bassett says...
12:18pm Mon 12 May 08

Only missed 3 home games last season & by my reckoning have spent close to 400 quid so I welcome this initiative. Didn't buy a ticket last year due to me just returning to the fold. 229 pounds(9.96 a game) is an absolute steal which no sensible fan can ignore. My daughter who is 20 also came with me to alot of the games, so now if she chooses can get a ticket for only 169 pounds(7.35 a game) on a young persons ticket-bargain! Well done Fitton & Co- Now come on everybody!

sifs, swindon says...
12:33pm Mon 12 May 08

Myself and two others will be acquiring our first season tickets in 13years and i cant ruddy wait!! I average around 14 games a season so god bless you Mr Fitton for reducing the prices and allowing me to visit every game. For years ive been discussing this and finally we have a great leader who has implemented it.

Disdain, Swindon says...
12:58pm Mon 12 May 08

I'll be getting my first ever season ticket since I have supported the club for 21 years. My bro is doing the same. We normally do 10 or so games so works out a bit more to pay but I get to see more matches.

Adder, Swindon says...
1:19pm Mon 12 May 08

I'll be getting my first season ticket since the Premier League season which was the only time i've felt I needed one. Even if we don't sell the 6,000 the cost still works out at just £11.70 per game which is frankly a bargain in this day and age.

M Mack, Highworth says...
1:23pm Mon 12 May 08

Saint wrote:
Phil_S wrote:
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
As I have said before, some people will use any excuse !!!
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.

Ian13, Swindon says...
1:32pm Mon 12 May 08

Brilliant value, I'll be buying mine and my son's next week.

steve, brentford says...
1:36pm Mon 12 May 08

M Mack wrote:
Saint wrote:
Phil_S wrote:
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
As I have said before, some people will use any excuse !!!
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.
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.

yeti, swindon says...
1:52pm Mon 12 May 08

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.

danboyshearer, parksouth says...
2:11pm Mon 12 May 08

i reckon these tickets have come off the back off a lorry it sounds to cheap. i luv a bargain though so im in and littlen.

Phil_S, Chippenham says...
2:14pm Mon 12 May 08

steve wrote:
M Mack wrote:
Saint wrote:
Phil_S wrote:
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
As I have said before, some people will use any excuse !!!
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.
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.
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.
You never know if the club have sold 5,995 on July 31st you might get a few thousand people wanting to help you out.

Disillusioned Red, Lambourn says...
2:16pm Mon 12 May 08

yeti wrote:
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.
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.
I am not one of those that reads too much into MM's comments about the transfer market, it would be suicidal to come out with comments such as "we are going to splash the cash and build a title winning side" as you will automatically double the asking price of any potential target.
All will be fine and I honestly believe MM will come good if he is backed financially by Fitton but that is only going to happen if AF can see his generousity and open mindedness reciprocated by the people of Swindon

Since 1950, Stroud, Glos says...
2:19pm Mon 12 May 08

Haven't had a season ticket for many a year but I'll be getting one this season that's for sure. This initiative deserves everyones support. Well done Fitton and co.

Harry Potter, Swindon says...
2:24pm Mon 12 May 08

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.

callumbus, swindon says...
2:42pm Mon 12 May 08

Harry Potter wrote:
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.
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.

Will, Swindon says...
3:23pm Mon 12 May 08

im 50/50 on whether we will get the 6000. Im quite pessamistic normally, but if the 3000 curretn ST holders get just one mate to buy a ST then we will make the target easily! Come on people get out there and get all your mates to get one too! Show everyone that this town deserves a football team and that we arent a bunch of glory hunting plastics like Reading!

M Mack, Highworth says...
3:23pm Mon 12 May 08

Thanks Saint, Phil, appreciate the comments.

M Mack, Highworth says...
3:26pm Mon 12 May 08

Aaagh!!! I meant Steve and Phil, Saint is the pleb.

Disillusioned Red, Lambourn says...
3:39pm Mon 12 May 08

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...
6:00pm Mon 12 May 08

Disillusioned Red wrote:
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
The main point is that if we hit the 6,000 the family ticket will actually work out £5 cheaper !

Phil_S, Chippenham says...
6:06pm Mon 12 May 08

Harry Potter wrote:
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.
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).
So you are gonna need to decide by thn on the basis of new signings & the pre season friendlies.
FWIW I believe we will be playing more attractive football & near the top of the league, but that's just what I think

old town red, swindon says...
6:53pm Mon 12 May 08

I'm beginning to like more and more of what Mr Fitton has to say. personally I'm not too interested with the crap that cryer gets from the players. can't think of one good article that made sense. Let's keep the comments from the decision makers as the only ones that arev worth reading.

I will definitely be buying my first season ticket for years for me and my grandson, I would qualify for gold card, but I will pay the £269 to ensure one of my kids can take him when I can't.

It's a pity the adver does not provide a graph to track the 6000 ticket required over the next 80 days, it requires on average that the Town sell 75 ticket per day between now and August 1st. I'm guessing a graph would show an innitial surge against the planned target, then a dip (people on holiday etc.) and then a real upturn in the last 20 days to meet the target.

I remember 1963 Swindon won promotion to div 2, we won our first 6 games and the chairman wrote in the football pink we would need 19,000 to survive. If memory serves me right we didn't quite make that, but we did average double figures. oh for the 31,000 + for the Man city game we experienced.

So come on you you fringe fans, you need a good reason to say no, the price is right, give the guys the support to deliver what they say they will, it can only get better.

Stfc Romain, swindon says...
7:58pm Mon 12 May 08

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

Will, Swindon says...
10:58pm Mon 12 May 08

Stfc Romain wrote:
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
http://www.swindonto
wnfc.premiumtv.co.uk
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redplymouth, plymouth says...
1:41am Tue 13 May 08

i am waiting for my student loa

Russ STFC, swindon says...
3:10am Tue 13 May 08

I will be buying 2 for the first time since 2000.

I think we will reach this target.

callumbus, swindon says...
6:31am Tue 13 May 08

"It's a pity the adver does not provide a graph to track the 6000 ticket required over the next 80 days, it requires on average that the Town sell 75 ticket per day between now and August 1st. I'm guessing a graph would show an innitial surge against the planned target, then a dip (people on holiday etc.) and then a real upturn in the last 20 days to meet the target."

The Adver can't even update their own competition tables let alone be relied on to produce a season ticket sales analysis! The score prediction table hasn't been updated since the Doncaster match!

glasred, glastonbury says...
7:49am Tue 13 May 08

callumbus..you are right..COME ON ADVER..Put a target graph in the paper every night so we can all see how the sales are going..this sort of incentive is often used by retail shops to motivate staff TO SELL!Lets all jump on the bandwagon now and hit that 6000 target...COME ON YOU REDS!!!

Phil_S, Chippenham says...
8:53am Tue 13 May 08

Stfc Romain wrote:
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
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.

Saint, chippenham says...
10:38am Tue 13 May 08

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!!!

M Mack, Highworth says...
8:27am Wed 14 May 08

Saint wrote:
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!!!
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.

Stfc Romain, swindon says...
9:06pm Wed 14 May 08

you can make it happen.NO YOU CAN .PUT YA HANDS IN THEM VERY DEEP POCKETS.How much are they worth nearly 1BILLION. STOP FUC*ING ABOUY.SHOW USE WHAT U REALLY WONT 4 THE CLUB

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