RandomGuy Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Price is an absolute joke. I understand it makes sense financially, but getting fans back is reliant on getting them going to games on a Saturday as a routine, forcing them away from this match, then not having another home game for a month, is counter productive. £23 is too much as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ghost of Jim Morton Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 League table on OS makes interesting reading. Do they know something we don't??.. My kinda table.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Saints Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Think most of the posters have made pertinent points, however, Saints are responsible for paying the police themselves, I know for a fact it's not cheap! I knew of one policeman who said it was worth £200 in his hand for a four hour shift! So if you factor that in to the cost it makes the £27.00 more understandable. I have a season ticket so won't be affected, however I can understand the disappointment of fans who would like to go?! Some ST holders I know don't go to the 'old firm' games because of the circus they bring...... Truth is you can't keep everyone happy :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheYellowBox Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Think most of the posters have made pertinent points, however, Saints are responsible for paying the police themselves, I know for a fact it's not cheap! I knew of one policeman who said it was worth £200 in his hand for a four hour shift! So if you factor that in to the cost it makes the £27.00 more understandable. I have a season ticket so won't be affected, however I can understand the disappointment of fans who would like to go?! Some ST holders I know don't go to the 'old firm' games because of the circus they bring...... Truth is you can't keep everyone happy :-( Maybe saints should just not bother with the police and keep prices down. They do nothing when this lot are in town anyway. If they demand it because it is Celtic, make that very public and actively charge their fans more. Better a higher ticket price than getting shifted to the main stand like it used to be. Personally, I'd restrict all away teams to only the north stand and if required the bit in the main. Happy to loose out on the money if it maintains any kind of home advantage. Wendy Saints 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloPerth Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Think someone suggested it last season, but Saints could easily offer a deal for the Celtic match plus next home game (Hearts in September) for £40. That way they are still milking the green pound whilst also not shafting our own support. There are still quite a few Saints fans who pay at the gate, they maybe work shifts or can't attend every week due to distance or family reasons. As Yellow Box says, not only are we giving the majority of the ground over to Celtic as it is (which I can understand for financial reasons), but we're actively discouraging our own support from attending. The poster further up who says trust the board they know what they're doing.. I agree completely our board are excellent and we are lucky compared to the shambles other clubs' suffer, but I still think on issues where they get it wrong/ could improve upon people are right to say so. TheYellowBox and Nelly78 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheYellowBox Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Think someone suggested it last season, but Saints could easily offer a deal for the Celtic match plus next home game (Hearts in September) for £40. That way they are still milking the green pound whilst also not shafting our own support. There are still quite a few Saints fans who pay at the gate, they maybe work shifts or can't attend every week due to distance or family reasons. As Yellow Box says, not only are we giving the majority of the ground over to Celtic as it is (which I can understand for financial reasons), but we're actively discouraging our own support from attending. The poster further up who says trust the board they know what they're doing.. I agree completely our board are excellent and we are lucky compared to the shambles other clubs' suffer, but I still think on issues where they get it wrong/ could improve upon people are right to say so. The multi ticket would be a great idea. Work it out so that you still pay the same £23 per game, but get it over 2 games, effectively £4 off the 2nd game. Interesting to note that Hearts now give Celtic and Rangers a lesser allocation that they used to. Mainly because they can sell the seats to their own fans, something we'd struggle with, but must give them more of an advantage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave H Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Too me our worst home supports seem to be against Celtic. Ie hardly any pay as you go fans. Always seems more seats to be had. The price ain't changing, buy your ticket or not. Is football in general too expensive, an extra £3 on what is normally charged for Old Firm isn't break the bank stuff. More importantly this is a crucial game if we are serious title contenders. Nothing less than 3 points is a must. David123 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denzil Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 League table on OS makes interesting reading. "Rangers" died four years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
541ntees Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Are we seriously moaning about 4quid once or twice a season? Great decision by saints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloPerth Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Too me our worst home supports seem to be against Celtic. Ie hardly any pay as you go fans. Always seems more seats to be had. Every home game against Celtic seems to be live on tv which must be a factor. There's a temptation for folk to not bother going and watch it in pub/ at home, and by bumping up the prices Saints pretty much make that an easy decision for some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul N Shark Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 It's the bloke on his own that gets penalized when watching Saints. As much as I like the kids deal we need to get a deal for fans who go regular or when they can but don't have a season ticket. I work half the season so it's not financially viable for me to have one. Mid day kick offs make it hard for fans to travel to games and a £27 ticket will make it a no brainer for fans to sit in the house or pub and watch. The board at Saints have done a great job over the years and most are wealthy businessman who probably don't grasp how much £27 is to the normal working bloke or family. The view of the East Stand on live tv on Saturday will be a total embarrassment with empty seats in the majority. Its not just the Celtic fans your tearing the arse out of Saints it's your own fans as well. PauloPerth and Jimmy Wallace 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Bar Toilet Attendant Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 (edited) It's the bloke on his own that gets penalized when watching Saints. As much as I like the kids deal we need to get a deal for fans who go regular or when they can but don't have a season ticket. I work half the season so it's not financially viable for me to have one. Mid day kick offs make it hard for fans to travel to games and a £27 ticket will make it a no brainer for fans to sit in the house or pub and watch. The board at Saints have done a great job over the years and most are wealthy businessman who probably don't grasp how much £27 is to the normal working bloke or family. The view of the East Stand on live tv on Saturday will be a total embarrassment with empty seats in the majority. Its not just the Celtic fans your tearing the arse out of Saints it's your own fans as well. I don't make enough home games to justify a season ticket but pay a similar amount to sponsor a player. I look upon it as a way of giving support to my team. Buy a season ticket and use as much as possible and the rest goes into the club we love. Maybe we need more initiatives to financially support the club in a way that is not a season ticket. Might appeal to fans who don't live in Perth etc?? Edited August 16, 2016 by That Bar Toilet Attendant Wendy Saints, Ginger Bakers rebel army and Kilgour 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickardo Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 I think Saints should have hadn't out "£5 off v Celtic " vouchers at the Aberdeen or Hearts matches,that way you could have still stung Celic for the £27 poond without or own fans being out of pocket .Would have put a couple of hundred on the gate and a good bit of pr at the same time . Simple. McCarry One Nil, David123, Cagey and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve McQueen Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 I was more concerned that some season ticket holders didnt think ST's were valid. David123 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 (edited) Worth noting Celtic have released the ticket prices for their own fans in the next game against Rangers. Adults - £49 Students - £40 Concessions - £30 Edited August 16, 2016 by RandomGuy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Farcical. No way anyone would pay £40 for a feckin student. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejksjfc Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Every home game against Celtic seems to be live on tv which must be a factor. There's a temptation for folk to not bother going and watch it in pub/ at home, and by bumping up the prices Saints pretty much make that an easy decision for some. If I watch a game in the pub I end up spending more than I would in going to a match, although that probably says more about my alcohol intake than Saints pricing structure. chips and HOODLUM65 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Bakers rebel army Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Celtic have sold out their entire allocation from Parkhead, no general sale. Some Celtic tickets still available from McD park. Suspect they will go quickly now and that will finish the sale to saints fans. If you want to go best be quick. However that means more Celtic fans to rub there noses in it as Saints go top of the league and the East stand gives it large with a massive chorus of Lets all do a Leicester Lets all do a Leicester na na na na Dave H, Abernethy Saint and 541ntees 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-montrosesaintee Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Let's all do a Leicester. What at does it take to do a Leicester? Belief, luck and a couple of players nobody expected to be superstars, along with the big clubs concentrating on each other until it's too late. If anyone in Scotland were to do a Leicester, this is their season. just saying 541ntees 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-montrosesaintee Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Sorry, dreaming. we've got to dream though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byebyedundee Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Think most of the posters have made pertinent points, however, Saints are responsible for paying the police themselves, I know for a fact it's not cheap! I knew of one policeman who said it was worth £200 in his hand for a four hour shift! So if you factor that in to the cost it makes the £27.00 more understandable. I have a season ticket so won't be affected, however I can understand the disappointment of fans who would like to go?! Some ST holders I know don't go to the 'old firm' games because of the circus they bring...... Truth is you can't keep everyone happy :-( Excellent points ... I truly feel that 27 quid is well worth it for this game as we're seeing top quality and more importantly a nice 100K at least in the hipper Wendy Saints 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byebyedundee Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Let's all do a Leicester. What at does it take to do a Leicester? Belief, luck and a couple of players nobody expected to be superstars, along with the big clubs concentrating on each other until it's too late. If anyone in Scotland were to do a Leicester, this is their season. just saying I'll give you 1000 to one on a 1000 pound bet ex-montrosesaintee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave H Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Maybe saints should just not bother with the police and keep prices down. They do nothing when this lot are in town anyway. If they demand it because it is Celtic, make that very public and actively charge their fans more. Better a higher ticket price than getting shifted to the main stand like it used to be. Personally, I'd restrict all away teams to only the north stand and if required the bit in the main. Happy to loose out on the money if it maintains any kind of home advantage. I prefer bigger away supported crowds split up at either end of the pitch. Seems quieter.. However the only reason we have 10000+ seats on the stadium was to accommodate the old firm. We should sell 4 stand's to them.... After all our club doesn't deserve success cos of its loyal fan base. (I joke) Honestly can't recall any crowd more than 8000 when the best fans in the world come to town... Guess can argue, punt all home fans in main stand and sell 3 stands to old firm and keep admission reasonable for a Grade 1 game or home fans stay at home in the East and half of Main and sell 2 behind goals and main to Celtic at inflated prices... Maybe if more Saints fans turned up to these games in the past we wouldn't see a hike... This shouldn't be a surprise for when Rangers coming crawling into town... Will all be worth every penny when we win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
541ntees Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 It's the bloke on his own that gets penalized when watching Saints. As much as I like the kids deal we need to get a deal for fans who go regular or when they can but don't have a season ticket. I work half the season so it's not financially viable for me to have one. Mid day kick offs make it hard for fans to travel to games and a £27 ticket will make it a no brainer for fans to sit in the house or pub and watch. The board at Saints have done a great job over the years and most are wealthy businessman who probably don't grasp how much £27 is to the normal working bloke or family. The view of the East Stand on live tv on Saturday will be a total embarrassment with empty seats in the majority. Its not just the Celtic fans your tearing the arse out of Saints it's your own fans as well. grab a couple of kids off the street 1. save 8quid 2. you ll change 2lives forever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupy76 Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 They are free but I think you MIGHT still need to get a ticket, I would check with the club just to be sure. on the official site it said they will need a ticket. I emailed donald and he said the gate operators will be told that a few extra kids will be coming through the gates without tickets but all is ok .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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