2025/26 Season Ticket (2 Viewers)

[Tommo1993]

I remember being in the stands at Leyton Orient on a freezing cold January evening watching a 12 year old George Thomas start up front and Denzel Slager coming off to the bench as we lost 2-0 in front of about 3k people.

Little did I know at the time that would be as good as it gets and years later I'd pining for those days as I watched the team nearly reach the FA Cup final.

Was that the night it was pissing it down and wouldn’t stop?

 

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[skybluecam]

What brought you to the conclusion he was running out of steam if not results?

Not knowing his best team, constant changes, lack of tactical direction etc.

This debate has been done to death though.

 

[Grendel]

Not the music guru or whatever?

no this guy

Pete Chambers

I do hope Pete Chambers was pleased with the brightening up of his area:p

www.skybluestalk.co.uk

 

[chiefdave]

Secondly, it's not as important to me as it once was. Used to ruin my weekend if we lost, or I'd be furious if I couldn't make a game. Now I'm like 'meh'

I got to this point a few years ago as we were sliding down the leagues seemingly on the way to extinction. Everything about the club seemed broken and going nowhere.

It wasn't a conscious decision and I think that's the point people miss when there's posts like this. They think people have put thought into it and decided to stop supporting but it doesn't work like that. It just stops mattering as much and once that happens you'll start questioning the huge expenditure every year. If you then don't buy a season ticket it can get harder and harder to motive yourself to attend games. Would anyone who doesn't have a season ticket really be rushing to hand over £30+ for the next few games?

The novelty of being able to go week in week out again having moved back to the area was definitely wearing off when Robins game back. If that hadn't happened I'm not entirely sure I'd still be a season ticket holder.

We have had year on year record season ticket sales. Something has got to happen pretty soon if a noticeable chunk of those aren't going to start questioning if it's worth renewing.

 

[ccfctommy]

Not the music guru or whatever?

No. I remember that Pete Chambers (music museum guy) having to clarify on Facebook that wasn't him.

 

[Grendel]

I got to this point a few years ago as we were sliding down the leagues seemingly on the way to extinction. Everything about the club seemed broken and going nowhere.

It wasn't a conscious decision and I think that's the point people miss when there's posts like this. They think people have put thought into it and decided to stop supporting but it doesn't work like that. It just stops mattering as much and once that happens you'll start questioning the huge expenditure every year. If you then don't buy a season ticket it can get harder and harder to motive yourself to attend games. Would anyone who doesn't have a season ticket really be rushing to hand over £30+ for the next few games?

The novelty of being able to go week in week out again having moved back to the area was definitely wearing off when Robins game back. If that hadn't happened I'm not entirely sure I'd still be a season ticket holder.

We have had year on year record season ticket sales. Something has got to happen pretty soon if a noticeable chunk of those aren't going to start questioning if it's worth renewing.

If large chunks do stop renewing it would confirm how poor our actual true fanbase is

 

[chiefdave]

If large chunks do stop renewing it would confirm how poor our actual true fanbase is

I certainly don't think our hardcore support is the number of season ticket holders we have now.

As with every club in the country when the on pitch offering is a winning team and the stands are full of happy supporters singing together its a much better experience than losing week in week out and a split fanbase arguing with each other.

Personally I can envisage a lot of people deciding they don't want to spend a significant amount of money every couple of weeks to be miserable for a few hours.

 

[lord_garrincha]

If large chunks do stop renewing it would confirm how poor our actual true fanbase is

Or it could be the result of getting really tough with the Family Zone!

 

[Covcraig@bury]

The road closures will put loads off going next season too

I not sure I will renew because of the road closures. It’s 2-3 hours drive home on a good day, but the road closures after the game puts another hour on my journey. I will be thinking hard on my decision come May.

 

[PVA]

Was that the night it was pissing it down and wouldn’t stop?

Yep I think it was about 3 degrees and raining, absolutely grim!

 

[Tommo1993]

Yep I think it was about 3 degrees and raining, absolutely grim!

Thought so. Was there, been a long time since I’ve been able to do midweek away like that. Way too impractical these days

 

[Tommo1993]

Funny how we all remember them though. We've played 30 odd games in the last year that are very easily forgotten.

I certainly won’t forget yesterday

 

[pusbccfc]

I wish we could go back to losing 2-0 at Morecambe away in December 2017 where the overall attendance was 1700 and we had about 300 there.

But it was amazing because it was 'proper football'.

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

I wish we could go back to losing 2-0 at Morecambe away in December 2017 where the overall attendance was 1700 and we had about 300 there.

But it was amazing because it was 'proper football'.

We had two more than advertised as we were in the home end as my nephew was playing for Morecombe, just looked at their scorers and one name stood out.

 

[Potbellypig]

I think it's inevitable that we lose some season ticket holders next season. Not just for the football on the pitch, but for everything else mentioned like the parking, getting away from the stadium, 12.30pm kick offs, the away fans moving creating a much poorer atmosphere, the price of food and drink etc. I personally wouldn't bother if it wasn't for my kids (teenagers), but even they've said it's not as good anymore.

 

[pusbccfc]

We've been pretty naff for a while and are still selling out on Boxing Day at £37.

We should be and finally feel like a club who can sustain 25,000+ regardless. There are clubs like Norwich and West Brom who seem to maintain great crowds regardless of their seasons.

Too many people have got into a routine of going and it's hard to walk away. That's a good thing.

 

[clint van damme]

We've been pretty naff for a while and are still selling out on Boxing Day at £37.

We should be and finally feel like a club who can sustain 25,000+ regardless. There are clubs like Norwich and West Brom who seem to maintain great crowds regardless of their seasons.

Too many people have got into a routine of going and it's hard to walk away. That's a good thing.

Hope you're right. CBS is a much better experience with a 25k plus crowd in there

 

[pusbccfc]

Hope you're right. CBS is a much better experience with a 25k plus crowd in there

The entertainment is still good for those that may be new to the buying a season ticket. Plenty of goals. Besides the parking and transportation, it's still a good day out for families and much improved for those who want a couple of pints.

 

[bigfatronssba]

We really do have a weird super fan bollocks that plagues our fanbase.

Some of you actively want people not to go to games so you can boast that you’re a “real fan”.
Its really weird

 

[thezunigadream]

Not gonna happen, but would be a decent gesture if they rolled forwards the prem package next year for free for those that took it. Can’t imagine its material incremental. revenue and might entice a few to renew.

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

The road closures will put loads off going next season too

Won't be any need for road closures next season, going by the amount of people who are not going to renew their season tickets.

Back to 15,000 again.

 

[alexccfc99]

Tbf I'm pretty sure il blank it

Few reasons, firstly I genuinely dislike every player. I don't hold an affinity to any of them. Used to be Sheaf but he's shown himself to be a right wimpy little shithouse this season

Secondly, it's not as important to me as it once was. Used to ruin my weekend if we lost, or I'd be furious if I couldn't make a game. Now I'm like 'meh'

Lastly, I just dont trust any of the current recruitment set up, owner etc to turn it around. They've failed miserably so far what will suddenly make them be great and sort this shambles out? We've already been sold a dream that's turned into shite, forking out the best part of a grand to relive the Coleman/Bowie years really isn't appealing

In hindsight I dunno what we were thinking putting a singer in charge

 

[MalcSB]

Tbf I'm pretty sure il blank it

Few reasons, firstly I genuinely dislike every player. I don't hold an affinity to any of them. Used to be Sheaf but he's shown himself to be a right wimpy little shithouse this season

Secondly, it's not as important to me as it once was. Used to ruin my weekend if we lost, or I'd be furious if I couldn't make a game. Now I'm like 'meh'

Lastly, I just dont trust any of the current recruitment set up, owner etc to turn it around. They've failed miserably so far what will suddenly make them be great and sort this shambles out? We've already been sold a dream that's turned into shite, forking out the best part of a grand to relive the Coleman/Bowie years really isn't appealing

Bowie? We only have one youngish American. And no Star men. Or China Girls.

 

[MalcSB]

Won't be any need for road closures next season, going by the amount of people who are not going to renew their season tickets.

Back to 15,000 again.

Something positive at least. The road closures remain a big “put off”.

 

[shmmeee]

Thought it was fine on Boxing Day tbh. They seemed to open up a lot quicker. I was home in bedduth before half five.

 

[MalcSB]

Thought it was fine on Boxing Day tbh. They seemed to open up a lot quicker. I was home in bedduth before half five.

So it sounds as if it’s the application/ operation of the policy, not the principle, that they need to get right.

 

[blunted]

The toys are going in and out of the pram so quickly I can't keep up with the last two performances.
The second half of the season will completely define our season ticket take up. If we are not on it, numbers will slide possibly dramatically. A great run, even if we miss out on the top 6, will satisfy most people. FOMO may kick in also.

 

[Broken Hearted Sky Blue]

I really hope all the people who say they are not renewing keep their promises. I can’t wait till it goes back to me having my own row.

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

The road closures worked well for me last game waited behind a bit and the old man is pretty slow walking, got out just as they opened the ones by the ground and for once used the a444 rather than masser road and got home about half an hour quicker than before

 

[Adge]

The road closures will put loads off going next season too

Jeez man! Just park somewhere else.

 

[rob9872]

Getting away from the ground is a nuisance and with my elderly father unable to walk far, I have to sit and suffer it. That said, we stick CWR on in the car for the post match phone in and it bothers me much less waiting when we've won. Sitting there with gloating away fans going past irks me. As always the simplest and best answer is get it right on the pitch and fans will put up with almost anything.