Slightly disappointed by the opposition, but I'll be there.
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Kuipers Testimonial: Tickets on Sale July 1st
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mejonaNO12 aka riskit
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If it was opposition SPECIFICALLY for the purpose of a testimonial, I would also be disappointed.
However I see this more as a vital pre-season test and Reading are an EXCELLENT team to play in that scenario.
However I see this more as a vital pre-season test and Reading are an EXCELLENT team to play in that scenario.
Half Man Half Biscuit
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We *MIGHT* be having another home pre-season friendly on August 10/11. The club aren't sure yet. Just saying.
Kalimantan Gull
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The opposition does leave a lot to be desired.
Captain Sensible
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I might go because I can wait to see the new seats.
Any idea as to the proposed opposition for said game?
Southampton.
Half Man Half Biscuit
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Afraid not, just that there might be one.
Reading as a football club do not excite. During the wihdean years, they had a nice stadium and prem football and I only had to travel for 10 mins to see them. But I prefered to spend a couple of hours getting to the Withdean to watch Brighton.
Saying that I will try and make this game for the FDM, he was one of my fav players during the time he was with us. I also want to see the new stand.
Saying that I will try and make this game for the FDM, he was one of my fav players during the time he was with us. I also want to see the new stand.
JJ McClure
Go Jags
I'll certainly go to the Reading game. An opportunity to see the expanded Amex and give support to the LEGEND that is Kuipers can't be missed.
clippedgull
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I would expect that sort of figure as well.
If our first League game is away that might put a few extra on the gate for those desperate to see a live game at the Amex.
Pricewise, to draw in those who don't automatically jump at every chance to see a game I would have gone for,
£8 Adults
£5 Seniors
£2 Under 16's
I'm not in marketing so maybe my figures wouldn't cover costs etc etc!
mejonaNO12 aka riskit
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But not as sensible a test before the new season starts.
Yes I LOVE Kuipers. But the week before a new season I want my home friendly to be DIFFICULT yet competetive. Reading almost falls perfectly into the kind of team we would want to play.
I don't think costs will be covered whatever the prices are.
Because the break even crowd figure is in the region of 12,000 for a normal ticket price. Very unlikely they'll make any money when charging £15. If they were to charge £28+ there's no way there'd be 12,000 there (not that Michel doesn't deserve it, as he does.
Unfortunately I can't think of a team I'd have less interest in seeing us play. Would rather we were playing Yeovil or Morecambe!
Worthingite
Sexy Pete... :D
I'll be there, want to sit in my seat ASAP!! I shall also be going to the Worthing v Brighton game, having had quite a bit of involvement with Worthing last season. That game should be a good night.