Baggio Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Season Tickets - What's In Store For 2008/09 NEWCASTLE United are cutting the cost for those fans who want to raise the roof at St. James' Park next season - and there are bumper discounts for families too! The Club will be sending out season ticket renewal packs to supporters next week. And the range of exciting developments include: · The creation of 'Leazes Corner' to house those fans who like to generate a noisy atmosphere throughout the game, with prices at just £390 for adults. · The creation of a much larger Family Enclosure - almost treble the size of the previous area - where season tickets will cost just £300 for adults and £100 for children. · A guaranteed price freeze for any fan who signs up to buy their season ticket for the next three seasons. It promises to be a busy summer behind the scenes at St. James' Park as club officials, having spent all year listening to fan feedback, put many suggestions into action. Chairman Chris Mort said: "Over the course of the year I've spoken to lots of fans about how we can improve things at St. James' Park. "Two themes have regularly cropped up in those conversations. One was somehow creating a section in the ground where like-minded fans who enjoy singing can come together to generate a great atmosphere and get behind the team for 90 minutes. "The other issue was getting more of our younger fans into the ground. And I really think with the changes we are making for next season we've been able to deliver on both. "We want Leazes Corner to be a place where the noise and backing for the team really causes a stir, and we've purposely reduced prices for fans to sit in that section of the ground. "The larger family enclosure with reduced prices furthers our commitment to looking after young supporters, something we started last season with the ticket initiatives for the friendlies and which we continued with the very popular ten-game season tickets after Christmas." To almost treble the Family Enclosure, it will move to a new position on Level 7 of the Milburn Stand, while the creation of 'Leazes Corner' will see visiting fans now housed at the far end of Level 7 of the Sir John Hall Stand. The generous offers continue with the 'price freeze' incentive for all fans who commit to buying a season ticket for the next three campaigns. Any fan who chooses to pay up front for their next three years season tickets can also take advantage of the added bonus of a ten per cent discount. Other fans can simply pay for their 2008/09 season ticket now and then pay for the next two in interest-free instalments over two ten-month periods. Prices for the new season are those as set in June 2007 post-renewal for the 2007/08 season. Another change inside the stadium will see the expansion and relocation of the Press Box in the Milburn Paddock. Unfortunately, that will involve the displacement of a small number of fans, but those supporters and others on Level 7 who will also be moving, can call in at St. James' Park during June to meet Box Office staff and look at alternative seats. And any fan who is moving as a result of these changes will NOT have to pay a higher price - even if they are moved to a more expensive area. The deadline for 2008/09 season ticket renewals will be Tuesday, June 17. Meanwhile, United have also decided to name a hospitality suite at St. James' Park after Sir Bobby Robson - and other famous names in Magpie folklore such as Jackie Milburn, Joe Harvey and Bobby Moncur who will also have suites named in their honour. The renaming of the suites follows the success of Club 206, launched last season to mark Alan Shearer's record goalscoring achievement in black and white stripes. http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1318112,00.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Beat me by 24 seconds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I'm staying in the Gallowgate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Hmmm... Not sure what to make of that, tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Have the away fans been in that corner since we expanded the ground? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggybread Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 really like my seat right on halfway line of L7 milburn, I can see me being one of the fans popping into the box office to pick a new seat, extremely unhappy about it like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Away fans are moving left to the Leazes End (behind the goal). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Bort Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 its a good move i think by the men at the top, it also says the press box is expanding to the milburn paddock, what are peoples feelings on having to move for the away fans, move to relocate the family enclosure and the press box Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Nice touch on the Bobby Robson suite as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 £5.26 per game for nippers then, how does that compare to other clubs' prices? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Tempted like to move from The Gallowgate to the singing section. The view is quality from my seat but I much prefer being able to have a sing all day without being scowled at from those around me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Tempted like to move from The Gallowgate to the singing section. The view is quality from my seat but I much prefer being able to have a sing all day without being scowled at from those around me. Aye, I'm the same. Especially as it's almost £100 cheaper an' all! Bit of a dilemma to be honest. Would be good if a big bunch of us off here moved up there and got seated together, I'd be much more up for doing it if we could organise that, sure my mate/brother would do so as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Bort Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 should be good for atmosphere up there as you can always hear the away fans from my seat in strawberry corner, leazes level 7 near the glass will almost nulify the away support now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jawesome Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I'm well tempted to have a look like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Interesting. Not sure what to do now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 The 100 quid cheaper thing is playing on my mind! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I'm tempted to give up my seat in the Gallowgate, take my nephew instead and sit in the family enclosure. I'd still save myself £100 doing that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Aren't people just going to spot the cheaper prices and go for it... regardless of whether or not it's a 'singing section', and regardless of whether they're die-hard singer? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 arr i like the away fans to have a crap view Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydazzla Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 think I'll be trying to move from Gallowgate to singing section. I sit with a canny group of lads but it's near the back of the stand so we can't see or hear anything on level 7. I'd rather be getting vocal near the away end. and pay 100 quid less obviously.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Bastard bastard bastard!!! Absolutely loved my seat right next to the away fans in L7L. What to do now?!?! Good stuff about the Robson Suite though...and the kids offer. Bit confused about paying for the next 3 years up front/interest free payments etc. Anyone care to simplify it for me? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Libertine Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 so people will be getting charged more if they dont sing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 so people will be getting charged more if they dont sing? No, they just won't be charged less. Unless you mean in the singing section, in which case they will just get pissed on at half-time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Those who have tickets in the Leazes level 7 now will automatically be moved to the singing corner, according to the box office. Adults £390 and juniors £219 so I have been told. Nice one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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