Seating changes for Ricoh Return (4 Viewers)
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It has been organised though, its about time the away section was smaller, the CET stand is awful now compared to say 5-6 seasons ago, time to bring fans closer, and box in the away supporters which this move will now do, block 10 is behind the goal for those who wish to sit behind a goal.
In terms of away fans demanding 4-5k there is not a single club in league one right now who would bring that to us.. in terms of cup competition if it was to happen... Arsenal fans moved for us, so I am pretty sure it would be tough tits.
fernandopartridge
Well-Known Member
Sheff Utd are the only ones and we've already played them.
#CarlBakerDay #ClivePlattWeek #JohnGayleMonth
cornoccfc
Member
Christ! Good customer service, whatever next!
Always brought max 1800 to us..... Never ever travel as well as Wednesday
Kingokings204
Well-Known Member
That's a good point. Are the CT happy about this or is it a sisu nopm campaign against simon gilbert? Lol
Serious question though especially for simon? Are the CT happy about this?
Brighton Sky Blue
Well-Known Member
When I was at the Allianz a few weeks ago they obviously know that for 1860's games they won't even get half of the 70,000 capacity so rather than close stands off they just closed off the highest tiers accordingly so you still had fans all around the ground. Might have been a better idea here but at least somebody's putting some thought in.
RegTheDonk
Well-Known Member
I suppose they have based this idea on the kind of crowds we'll draw in the league, so they assume away fans won't need more than 6-9.
If we do get a big cup draw, guess they are banking on us filling the ground and screw the away fans. If thats not possible (percentage of allocation has to be within the rules?) then would assume they would give some of those 10-13 blocks to the away fans ... ST holders would have to buy cup tickets in a different part of the ground. Just hope any PSLs that are moved there don't get vandalised.
On the idea of closing the Telegraph itself, I totally get the idea of making it a more intimidating atmosphere and getting behind the team. I do wonder what are they going to do if (for example) we fill up with a few days to go? Are they going to turn down making more money for the sake of £5K. Or if they open it up and its just a couple of thousand in there, that'll look pretty shit. And if they don't open it, "You're grounds too big for you..." lol
Bit of a dilemma ... will also be interesting to see how long it takes to get a pie, a pint or a piss. Think I'll have to forgo the half time fag too!
They'll do exactly what they did last season for the JPT games I imagine. They will just open it up block by block as dictated by demand.
Incidentally, the atmosphere for those games was far superior to most of the league games that season, and the ground felt more full, despite the attendances being comparable with the league average.
RegTheDonk
Well-Known Member
Fair dues, that would make sense. I wonder if they'll still have to pay for the whole stand or if they can negotiate it on a block-by-block basis?
Depends if you believe the £5K per stand rent rumour. I think it is bollocks personally.
peekingtom
New Member
We should rename the south stand The Bedlam Lane End
italiahorse
Well-Known Member
If right it must be for opening up the facilities under the stand. Why not just close them and people can walk round.
At least just open up the first 10 rows rather than leave it empty
Nick
Administrator
Surely the electric and toilets wouldn't cost that much would they?
italiahorse
Well-Known Member
Plus catering, stewards and cleaning up
Nick
Administrator
The club wouldn't pay for the catering stuff would they?
Grendel
Well-Known Member
No they wouldn't that's a separate contract.
Conspiracies aside, I think the club have simply responded to calls to do something to improve the atmosphere and overall matchday experience. When they tried this 2 years ago, it worked, so they have made the decision on that basis alone I think, and any potential cost savings are secondary. Some people over-analyse these things and see motives that are just not there.
italiahorse
Well-Known Member
Who knows in this new agreement.
The detail may be costed on usage of facilities.
The club may be allowed to pick and mix.
May also include f and b but a charge for facilities.
Evidently we will never know.
italiahorse
Well-Known Member
I think you're right.
ccfc92
Well-Known Member
would be nice to know though. We must be in a position where we are nearly making money surely?
Very low wage budget (once CB has gone
), hopefully bigger attendances (12k+) and sponsorship, Ricoh deal etc....
slyblue57
Well-Known Member
I got my e-mail yesterday and promptly sent a reply back saying we weren't very happy about moving from the CET stand as we have sat there since the Ricoh opened, along with family and friends, and we also had our padded seats there.
Have just had a telephone call from a very nice young man in the ticket office to discuss it, and, to cut a long story short, we have now chosen our new seats for this season. We are going in the West Stand this time (will really miss sitting behind the goal though but won't miss the sun's glare!) and our padded seats will move with us.
Good customer service on this one!
Well i still have nt had an email from the club as yet telling me what options are available as i ve got to move from the telegraph stand. I ve had a season ticket for 25 years. They ve got my email address as i get the usual club updates. I emailed the club, no reply , i attempted to ring the ticket office on numerous occassions, did nt get through. Guess no season ticket ,great customer service.
Originally Posted by aloisiwouldhavescored
Well i still have nt had an email from the club as yet telling me what options are available as i ve got to move from the telegraph stand. I ve had a season ticket for 25 years. They ve got my email address as i get the usual club updates. I emailed the club, no reply , i attempted to ring the ticket office on numerous occassions, did nt get through. Guess no season ticket ,great customer service.
Have you tried sending a tweet? They seem to be answered quite quick.
Also, have you logged into your ccfcshop account? Is the email address linked to your ST definitely the one you receive updates to?
Either way, there is no panic? Needn't stop you buying a ST surely, and the staff are probaly swamped at the moment. Not their fault really. I am sure you can sort it tomorrow.
Try [email protected] and ask them to ring you, worked for me today.
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