The Albion Roar - 9 Apr (Ken Brown / Martin Perry)

[The Large One]

This week's Roar will finally feature Martin Perry and Ken Brown answering all questions stadium-related, which begs the point... what questions would you like answered?

They've already been briefed that they'll probably be asked about season tickets, a ticket exchange, travel arrangements, catering and so on, so here's you chance to ask some specific questions.

Post your (sensible) questions here.

Cheers.

 

[les dynam]

Train travel details please. When will the club announce these, and what are they likely to be?

 

[Oscar]

A lot has been made in media coverage on the Amex about the "welcoming" away end and how it might be detrimental to positve results on the pitch for the Albion. I'd like to ask:

1. How involved has the playing/coaching staff been on these aspects of the design and aesthetics of the stadium?
2. Do the pretty lights and pictures extend to visiting players as well as the fans?

Thanks.

 

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

To Martin

What was it like being DK's POODLE? The ARS need to know.

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Good effort on getting them in, will look forward to listening.

 

[Brovion]

1 - Will there be an official 'Ticket Exchange' on the Arsenal model whereby STHs surrender individual match 'tickets'* back to the club - who then re-sell them to the general public as one-off tickets? STHs get re-embursed on a pro-rata basis if the club manage to re-sell their ticket. (Not saying they get cash back as such, but credit to offset against future purchases).

*By 'ticket' I mean the STH's smartcard is invalidated for that individual game


2 - How will the Travel Voucher system work? Specifically how will it work for non-STHs?

 

[The Large One]

I'm sure this figure is in the public domain already, but just as an aside, should anyone be interested, Ken Brown confirmed this morning that as of the end of last week 13,500 ST had been sold, plus 2,600 1901 members making a total of just over 16,100 STH (so far) next season.

 

[CAPTAIN GREALISH]

can we bring flags?

 

[middletoenail]

Will there be opportunities for non 1901 members to purchase hospitality packages on a individual match basis. This would be something I would like to do on special occasions.

Thanks

 

[Hotchilidog]

Great news about the ticket sales, so I guess that only 1400 left to go, woop!

I also have some questions.

1. In addition to the ramp up events will there be some sort of open day where we can just walk round and take a look at the facilities before we take our seats for the first game.

2. have the club already been looking into concert bookings for the Amex.

3. On a more footy related note. Will there be an upgrade or revamp of the online ticketing software for next season.

 

[clippedgull]

Can Ken Brown confirm that home football shirts are not allowed to be worn in the 1901 club? If confirmed are any tops with the BHA logo considered off limits? In our licence agreements recently sent out to be signed it stated that no away teams colours would be allowed into the 1901 club (i'm assuming, guests). The licence allowed for smart casual but did not specifically state no home football shirts whereas as previously mentioned it did for away supporters. Obviously there are going to be a good proportion of non-corporate fans up in the 1901 club and many may not be aware of this 'unconfirmed' directive.

 

[Hotchilidog]

can we bring flags?

Good question as we are still waiting to get an answer from insider on ATC, particularly in regard to thin banners for the WSU.

 

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

good question as we are still waiting to get an answer from insider on atc, particularly in regard to thin banners for the wsu.

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[Jam The Man]

Just a Park & Ride question.. theoretically would a family of four in a car require 4 x £25 travel vouchers?

Cheers...

 

[Everest]

Good question as we are still waiting to get an answer from insider on ATC, particularly in regard to thin banners for the WSU.

From an earlier question

Flags in the West stand Upper?

 

[Biscuit]

Will siamese twins have to pay for one ticket or two when they go to the Amex?


And what's the colour of your toothbrush?

 

[Mellotron]

Which other ground in England would they suggest was "closest" to the Amex, in terms of the standard of facilities and technology etc?

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Obvious question, is everything on time, any slight slippage?

Any update on the training ground, apart from what has been released to the press a few months ago about possibile locations.

 

[Hotchilidog]

From an earlier question

Flags in the West stand Upper?

I stand corrected. I was referring to another unanswered (presumably because it was answered here) question the same topic. Still that answer still give MP and KB room to enlighten us further.

 

[libra-gully]

Have the pair resolved the outstanding issues re: disabled Albion supporters at Falmer that BODS raised many weeks ago yet?