Fans back in December on 11:30 - Nov 25 with 844 views | PaleRider | I wouldn't want to go without a full(ish) stadium and away fans. It just wouldn't be the same. I also think that having different allocations of fans in the stadium - either in absolute numbers or relative to the size of the stadium - is inherently unfair. Given that the Premier League teams generate relatively little from gate receipts I would still continue with no fans. Championship is more difficult but from League One downwards and into the tiers of non-league football, I would have fans back but as a percentage of their capacities. | | | |
Fans back in December on 12:43 - Nov 25 with 817 views | SaintNick |
Fans back in December on 11:30 - Nov 25 by PaleRider | I wouldn't want to go without a full(ish) stadium and away fans. It just wouldn't be the same. I also think that having different allocations of fans in the stadium - either in absolute numbers or relative to the size of the stadium - is inherently unfair. Given that the Premier League teams generate relatively little from gate receipts I would still continue with no fans. Championship is more difficult but from League One downwards and into the tiers of non-league football, I would have fans back but as a percentage of their capacities. |
I agree I wouldn't want to go to an empty stadium normally, but these are not normal times But i would disagree with the fact that gate receipts are a small part of the income. 30,000 at St Mary's still generates best part of a £1 million per game in just gate receipts alone. so that is £19 million out of a turnover of around £140 million, for Liverpool it is probably double that But it isn't just the gate receipts it is how much is generated from those in attendance, merchadising etc and that is where the big clubs truly score Not to mention advertising, yes clubs are still getting income from the TV pitch adverts but losing a hell of a lot from advertising in other areas ie facing the crowd or in the programme etc, Saints are small fry, the big clubs it is even more important to. For Saints £19 million is the difference between making a profit or loss and being able to afford a player. For Liverpool £38 million is still best part of a major signing. In short without fans things are evened up a bit, the bulk of our income is the Premier League placing and the TV money, but that is not the case for the Big Six | |
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Fans back in December on 18:36 - Nov 27 with 662 views | SalisburySaint | Club gearing up for allocating tickets, just received this email we’re delighted to confirm that we can finally welcome fans back to St Mary’s, with measures in place to keep you safe. With Southampton in tier 2 of the government’s local restriction tier system, the club will be able to allow a maximum of 2,000 supporters into the stadium for our match against Sheffield United on Sunday 13th December. You previously confirmed that you would like to be considered for selection to attend matches in October and November. To retain the same details and group you may have previously selected for the match against Sheffield United, and further fixtures in December and January, no further action is required. If you wish to amend this, please complete the form using the button below. | | | |
Fans back in December on 18:43 - Nov 27 with 658 views | Saintsforeverj |
Fans back in December on 18:36 - Nov 27 by SalisburySaint | Club gearing up for allocating tickets, just received this email we’re delighted to confirm that we can finally welcome fans back to St Mary’s, with measures in place to keep you safe. With Southampton in tier 2 of the government’s local restriction tier system, the club will be able to allow a maximum of 2,000 supporters into the stadium for our match against Sheffield United on Sunday 13th December. You previously confirmed that you would like to be considered for selection to attend matches in October and November. To retain the same details and group you may have previously selected for the match against Sheffield United, and further fixtures in December and January, no further action is required. If you wish to amend this, please complete the form using the button below. |
Yep, received same email. I have stated my wish to attend against Sheff Utd, but with my family as a bubble. If we can't all go (which would be understandable with only 2000 allocation), I won't go. [Post edited 27 Nov 2020 18:44]
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Fans back in December on 19:35 - Nov 27 with 634 views | ericofarabia |
Fans back in December on 18:43 - Nov 27 by Saintsforeverj | Yep, received same email. I have stated my wish to attend against Sheff Utd, but with my family as a bubble. If we can't all go (which would be understandable with only 2000 allocation), I won't go. [Post edited 27 Nov 2020 18:44]
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P!ssed off that Leigh comes under Greater Manc Tier 3. Was hoping to see Saints B team v Man u U23 at Leigh Sports Village next month. â˜¹ï¸ | | | |
Fans back in December on 23:58 - Nov 27 with 599 views | green | I've not received an email, does this mean I'm not going to make the first 2,000? | | | |
Fans back in December on 07:08 - Nov 28 with 579 views | SalisburySaint |
Fans back in December on 23:58 - Nov 27 by green | I've not received an email, does this mean I'm not going to make the first 2,000? |
Could be your email address the club had is wrong, or they are sending them out in batches. Apparently some fans have been phoned, but I wasn’t | | | | Login to get fewer ads
Fans back in December on 11:45 - Nov 29 with 471 views | Berber |
Sounds like bullocks to me. How many people required to steward 2000 to 4000 people into one stand? Plus a bit for sweeping the stands and cleaning the loos and turnstiles afterwards. No catering, usher people in, steward, usher them out. If it takes 7500 at £25 a pop, say £180,000. Thats an awful lot of cleaning and stewarding. | | | |
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