wacko Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I reckon charging some away fans twice what you charge others (or the home fans) is a massive can of worms. Agree 100% regarding TV money vs ticket prices. Hoeness is a tax-dodging crook, but he was right about ticket prices: Explaining his decision to keep season tickets at Bayern lower than their counterparts across Europe, Hoeness said: "We could charge more than €130 (£104). Let's say we charged €380 (£300). We'd get €2.5m (£2m) more in income, but what's €2.5m to us?" "In a transfer discussion you argue about the sum for five minutes. But the difference between €130 and €380 is huge for the fans." "We do not think fans are like cows, who you milk. Football has got to be for everybody." "That's the biggest difference between us and England." He's also been very up front about charging an arm and a leg for corporate boxes to subsidise normal fans' tickets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leffe186 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 I like the crux of his argument, but didn't someone point out that he was playing a bit fast and loose with the maths? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 I like the crux of his argument, but didn't someone point out that he was playing a bit fast and loose with the maths? yeah, that's only the price of the cheapest possible season ticket, in a relatively small section of the stadium iirc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacko Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Yup, those are the prices for the cheapest tickets in the stands in the ends (which is where I'd want to be in any case). Still, the £300 he compares it to is about right for the Prem (possibly too low) for a similar ticket. You have to bear in mind that those are standing tickets in the Bundesliga vs seated in the Prem. Here are all Bayern's prices. Even the priciest tickets are ~£600, which is lower than a few English clubs' cheapest tickets. Looking at Bundesliga season ticket prices vs Prem ones, with a few outliers, they seem to be £300-400 cheaper across the board (cheapest to most expensive) rather than, say, 1/3 of the price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durhamunigeordie Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 I've been to Arsenal a couple of times in the last 5 years and i'm sure it's been pretty reasonably priced - £32-36ish. I agree with the point that we do get ripped off by some London clubs, but Arsenal are far from the worse culprits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 QPR and Chelsea are the biggest rip-off merchants in London with tickets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 QPR and Chelsea are the biggest rip-off merchants in London with tickets. Chelsea I understand, being the successful club that they are. Dunno where QPR gets off, particularly as they play in the shithole (by all accounts) that is Loftus Road. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallace Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 QPR and Chelsea are the biggest rip-off merchants in London with tickets. Chelsea I understand, being the successful club that they are. Dunno where QPR gets off, particularly as they play in the shithole (by all accounts) that is Loftus Road. West Ham are very expensive as well - £42 last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 QPR and Chelsea are the biggest rip-off merchants in London with tickets. Chelsea I understand, being the successful club that they are. Dunno where QPR gets off, particularly as they play in the shithole (by all accounts) that is Loftus Road. http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/04/17/article-2310401-00918EAC00000259-603_634x406.jpg dat concrete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinport53 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Dat single glazing and blinds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Looks like a run down hospital Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 It looks like something from a horror video game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Where are the modern warfare killing dogs on that picture? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Opening credits of The Office. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Exactly what I was thinking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelphish Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 It really is a rancid place. Opening credits of The Office. Absolutely Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Change the blue to red and would look just like my old school. That was a shitehole as well http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/mobile/media/image/n/r/caldervale_high.jpg? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Opening credits of The Office. For reference: http://images1.fanpop.com/images/quiz/4140_1212717299821_500_284.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Also get a great view of the match once you're inside. http://www.owlstalk.co.uk/forums/uploads/monthly_07_2013/post-13668-0-80552900-1375202548.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 QPR and Chelsea are the biggest rip-off merchants in London with tickets. Chelsea I understand, being the successful club that they are. Dunno where QPR gets off, particularly as they play in the shithole (by all accounts) that is Loftus Road. http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/04/17/article-2310401-00918EAC00000259-603_634x406.jpg dat concrete. Didn't we knock down something similar in Killingworth a few years ago? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid601325122001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAAAEabvr4~,Wtd2HT-p_Vh4qBcIZDrvZlvNCU8nxccG&bctid=3699524421001 Sorry if not allowed or Giggs, news report about goings on at Blackpool, if anyone's interested? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 QPR and Chelsea are the biggest rip-off merchants in London with tickets. Chelsea I understand, being the successful club that they are. Dunno where QPR gets off, particularly as they play in the shithole (by all accounts) that is Loftus Road. http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/04/17/article-2310401-00918EAC00000259-603_634x406.jpg dat concrete. Didn't we knock down something similar in Killingworth a few years ago? Merz and McClellan's looked nothing like that at all. Both are/were eyesores though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid601325122001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAAAEabvr4~,Wtd2HT-p_Vh4qBcIZDrvZlvNCU8nxccG&bctid=3699524421001 Sorry if not allowed or Giggs, news report about goings on at Blackpool, if anyone's interested? Centre of Excellance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Saw that last night. If it wasn't fairly tragic it would be absolutely hilarious. At least Ashley can find it in his heart to field a team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 How can millions be directed out of Blackpool FC to the owners other interests and it not be illegal. Something very wrong there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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