Benwell Lad Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 It's a great deal. Everyone win, fair play to Ashley for this. I'm on the 10 year deal but I'm happy to see the stadium fill up with those who'd love to go but have felt priced out. If they buy the odd drink/ pie in the ground Ashley will be delighted. He may have been if the previous administration hadn't sold the long term catering franchise before he arrived, for an up front payment which ended up God knows where. NUFC have not seen any of the match day catering revenues since then but I believe that contract ends this season so your point will be a good one from next season onwards. I always wondered if the "pie boycotters" of the time realised this. I think you will find the deal with Sodexo was signed in November 2008. Ashley bought the club in May 2007. I stand corrected if that is true. I was told by someone who should know that the deal was concluded by and the money went to the previous ownership. http://uk.sodexo.com/uken/media-centre/releases-2008/newcastle-prestige.asp Does that not mean however that current match day catering sales do not directly benefit the club or are the sales/profits somehow shared between the catering company and the club? I was led to believe that we did not currently benefit from catering revenues, although of course healthy sales would increase the price of any similar deal in the future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 A little note for anyone who may have missed it: 3. Season ticket holders can move seat free of charge in order to be able to sit with friends and family that buy a new season ticket. Ahhh thanks. Well thats much better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The_Optimistic Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Actually on reflection I'm a bit angry, I've been a season ticket holder since I was 9 and paid full bucks every year and now I'm being kicked in the teeth. Does anyone else feel the same?? Would be nice if we got some free beer tokens or something? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Actually on reflection I'm a bit angry, I've been a season ticket holder since I was 9 and paid full bucks every year and now I'm being kicked in the teeth. Does anyone else feel the same?? Would be nice if we got some free beer tokens or something? Would you prefer empty seats? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The_Optimistic Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 You're right I would like to see a full house, there is nothing better. But it would be a good gesture to give something back to the loyal fans who bought the tickets at the start of the season who are losing out here. Even just 3-4 beer tokens or discount at the club shop? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Actually on reflection I'm a bit angry, I've been a season ticket holder since I was 9 and paid full bucks every year and now I'm being kicked in the teeth. Does anyone else feel the same?? Would be nice if we got some free beer tokens or something? Would you prefer empty seats? I'd prefer everyone paying the same Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Actually on reflection I'm a bit angry, I've been a season ticket holder since I was 9 and paid full bucks every year and now I'm being kicked in the teeth. Does anyone else feel the same?? Would be nice if we got some free beer tokens or something? It may well be that the club do something to show appreciation to those who stump up every year, but come on they have made a brave move and one which should be applauded. Various supporters groups throughout the game have asked top clubs to help make it more affordable during tough times and we have responded. I hope they are rewarded with a full and rocking stadium. Making the tickets available only to existing season ticket holders was a smart move, as making them generally available would have been unfair to those of us who paid in full, but of course they will, kind of, be available to everyone anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 i'm not sure how anyone's losing out? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Buzzing over this like. Can finally afford a season ticket. £166?! Amazing. Is that the student price? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Quite a few people there today after tickets Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Buzzing over this like. Can finally afford a season ticket. £166?! Amazing. Is that the student price? Aye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The_Optimistic Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 i'm not sure how anyone's losing out? Well I've bought a season ticket where the ticket per game is £24-25 a ticket now people can but one now @ £15 per game. I do approve of this plan and it would be fantastic to see the ground full again, but it would be nice to get something in return. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 What happens if we paid 3 years up front, at £1350? would I need to divide that by 3 to get to 450, then divide by 2? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Think this is great and i don't feel aggrieved tbh. Just make a deal with your mate for him to buy you a pint or 2 before each game as a thanks (or to let you have a go on his lass). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Me Dad's just got mine there. Gallowgate middle tier, near the strawberry corner. £166. Buzzing beyond belief. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Me Dad's just got mine there. Gallowgate middle tier, near the strawberry corner. £166. Buzzing beyond belief. Very close to me, welcome to the fray BO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Bless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Bless. 'Aye Jerry, Purely Belter' Christmas has come early for him, Mike Ashley is the new father christmas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Me Dad's just got mine there. Gallowgate middle tier, near the strawberry corner. £166. Buzzing beyond belief. Good for you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 As the day goes on I'm getting further and further pissed off by this!!! I paid £508 (I think with the championship 10% discount) which equates to approx. £27 per game. This new deal is giving people the chance to buy a ST for £207 for the fourteen remaining games, including Chelsea, both Manchester teams, Liverpool and Sunderland!!! Tickets for these games alone would cost between £175 - £200. I just think it's a bit of a kick in the balls for those of us who have signed up to the 10 year deal and parted with the full whack. And before anyone says anything yes I'd love to see the ground full but it just doesn't seem fair almost??!?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 As a season ticket holder I'm a little miffed, not at what they have done (as it's class to be fair) but at how they are rewarding loyalty for those who've paid full whack. My mate said if current season ticket holders where offered free cup games as a bit of compensation...or even discounted cup games then it'd be a bit fairer. Anyhow, I digress. When I was a youngin my parents couldnt afford to get me a season ticket even though I constantly bugged them about it but being on a tight budget it just wasn't feesable at the prices for my family. If this deal enables more kids and adults who are not so well off (with the current state of unemployment and low income in our area) to be able to afford £500 as aposed to £200 then I'm all for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg863/scaled.php?tn=0&server=863&filename=g27al.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 People complaining on here missing the point... Only they can buy the season tickets at this discounted price... No one else... Great deal all round... Just got to do your own negotiating with whoever you buy the ticket for... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 People complaining on here missing the point... Only they can buy the season tickets at this discounted price... No one else... Great deal all round... Just got to do your own negotiating with whoever you buy the ticket for... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 If one of my mates was trying to make money off me like that i'd probably tell them to fuck off tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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