Could be seen as a guide as to how the fans are responding to the new season. With ticketing problems behind us and a month since the last home game I would expect 16k+ but looking at the sales so far (Wed midday) we might be short again. Milton End still not required at all. Have Pompey lost the goodwill and enthusiasm of some? I assume Covid concerns are still keeping some away.
Covid is still an issue. When will these people stop being scared? No doubt Adam May will score for Cambridge.
(15-09-2021, 12:35 PM)TBP Wrote: [ -> ]Covid is still an issue. When will these people stop being scared? No doubt Adam May will score for Cambridge.
Well there is an issue, but it’s not Covid.
The government keeps feeding this irrational fear, allows them to keep control of the compliant masses.
Gaff are you the person who spray painted over a sign up on Dartmoor... 'Fear is the Virus'...?
It could just be that some people decided the pandemic was the catalyst they needed to stop paying money they maybe couldn't longer afford. Lots of older fans in front of my seat haven't gone back.
(15-09-2021, 01:01 PM)Tomsk Wrote: [ -> ]Gaff are you the person who spray painted over a sign up on Dartmoor... 'Fear is the Virus'...?
No Tomsk but I totally agree with the message
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Going every game is a habit. I would guess that some fans have realised that they don't actually want to go to every single game and now have the option to be a little more picky and still get season ticket rates.
I have to say we gave up our STs a couple of seasons back due to new commitments such as the arrival of new babies and just finding that we were going sometimes feeling it more of a duty than a pleasure.
Probably a lot of fans will suddenly decide to go last minute as so many of us did in the old days but the season is feeling a little flat right now.
(15-09-2021, 02:00 PM)Hammie Wrote: [ -> ]Going every game is a habit. I would guess that some fans have realised that they don't actually want to go to every single game and now have the option to be a little more picky and still get season ticket rates.
I have to say we gave up our STs a couple of seasons back due to new commitments such as the arrival of new babies and just finding that we were going sometimes feeling it more of a duty than a pleasure.
Probably a lot of fans will suddenly decide to go last minute as so many of us did in the old days but the season is feeling a little flat right now.
I was going to renew this season but because I didn't pay the £25 for the "privilege" of retaining my seat I was unable to purchase one.
They need to be very careful with the supporter base imho.
Broadly speaking you would probably expect the crowd to be younger on average, as they are at lower risk.
Not surprised that crowds are down though... Money is tight, risk is high, getting a ticket is hard work, the football on display is 'character building'.
It's nice not to have to watch jackettball but the honeymoon period is wearing off. Expectations are low this season but it doesn't whet the appetite on a Saturday morning.
Cheers Gaff you have fucked this thread
The interim season ticket had to happen as no one knew what the government decision was with crowds. I was happy to pay the £25 so it was easy to upgrade. There's still some lag over that.
Money maybe a factor, doubtless some people lost income during the lockdown.
(15-09-2021, 03:50 PM)teeftwo Wrote: [ -> ]The interim season ticket had to happen as no one knew what the government decision was with crowds. I was happy to pay the £25 so it was easy to upgrade. There's still some lag over that.
Money maybe a factor, doubtless some people lost income during the lockdown.
Did they knock off the £25 from the season ticket price?
Hard to calculate but I think so. I shall be doing some 'character building' Saturday followed by several well earned pints I think.
(15-09-2021, 04:12 PM)Jizbag Wrote: [ -> ] (15-09-2021, 03:50 PM)teeftwo Wrote: [ -> ]The interim season ticket had to happen as no one knew what the government decision was with crowds. I was happy to pay the £25 so it was easy to upgrade. There's still some lag over that.
Money maybe a factor, doubtless some people lost income during the lockdown.
Did they knock off the £25 from the season ticket price?
Yes, they did.
Well they've shot themselves in the foot because I can't renew even though I've tried. I could sit elsewhere but then I'd be on my own. My own fault I suppose.
I would phone the ticket office in your case, they may be able to be more accommodating than the online process which will be, by necessity, less flexible.
(15-09-2021, 03:34 PM)scumslayer Wrote: [ -> ]Cheers Gaff you have fucked this thread
You are very welcome SS
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It’s all relevant to the attendance of course.
The risk is very low and I don’t understand the fear factor (and I’m 68 with underlying conditions).
Each to their own of course.
(16-09-2021, 08:02 AM)Jizbag Wrote: [ -> ]Well they've shot themselves in the foot because I can't renew even though I've tried. I could sit elsewhere but then I'd be on my own. My own fault I suppose.
Unless you ‘reserved’ your seat it’s probably gone. It took me ages to get my seat years ago so even tho it was a waste of money last season . I paid the £25 again to reserve this season. Worth it if you can afford it. Ring the Tkt office and see if your seat is still available , if it is your best bet is to go down to the ticket office and buy it