What Bates needs to do, to compensate the loyal season ticket holders is to; regardless of which division we are playing in next season is to offer a substantial discount to anyone renewing their season ticket...
It rewards the loyalty as well as redressing the balance for the cheap tickets, this season. If he is smart he will also reduce ALL ticket prices, in general from the start. In his comments, the other day he produced figures appearing to show that the revenue from tickets sales at the reduced price games was about even with the those from the lower crowds at regular priced games; however he did not mention any increased revenue from shop and catering services, which surely have to be showing a substantial profit increase for those cheap ticket games. That, added to all the atmosphere, advertising/sponsorship and prestige benefits can only be a model for good business, both now and in the future. Bates may be many unsavoury things, but a bad business man or one who can't learn from his mistakes are not ones that spring to the top of the list, in mind.. So those fortunate enough to be close enough to attend take advantage of the prices and show him what the potential really is.. For my ex-pat part I'll keep paying my members dues and subscribing to the online TV channel, helping sponsor Eddie's shirt; together with the occasional trip home at whatever the cost of admission on the day. Together we will rise again... While I truly sympathise with Rich and the other ST holders and hope the club sees sense, in rewarding/compensating you in some way; however, like so many ex-pats.... I envy your being in the position to own those season tickets, at any price.. (Of course that does not give the club the right to take advantage of you, or any of us..) With a little common sense...and some decent footy Fortress Elland Road, may, soon be in full effect once again. MOT Cheers, Nige _______________________________________________ the Leeds List is an unmoderated mailing list and the list administrators accept no liability for the personal views and opinions of contributors. Leedslist mailing list [email protected] http://list.zetnet.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist it's a God awful small affair
