[Albion] Season ticket renewals 25/26

[Lady Whistledown]

Prices up again. Big changes to concessions. Of course they've had to announce this week after we've actually won some football matches.

And to think, some people were offended by the Stop Exploiting Loyalty banner.

Actually, I don't think that's deliberate. There's been a number of times over the years we've announced price rises and it's come just after a dismal performance or run of form. I can definitely remember thinking "well that's great timing, guys". Pretty sure Potter's run of seven (?) defeats in a row was one of those times.

 

[PascalGroß Tips]

What about seat changes? (For the lazy who can't be bothered to look)

 

[Black Rod]

Actually, I don't think that's deliberate. There's been a number of times over the years we've announced price rises and it's come just after a dismal performance or run of form. I can definitely remember thinking "well that's great timing, guys". Pretty sure Potter's run of seven (?) defeats in a row was one of those times.

That run of seven defeats started in mid-February and ended in April. They probably couldn't wait any longer for him to try and turn it around!

 

[seagullwedgee]

If I just wish to renew, and not change seat, am I right in thinking that no action is required?

 

[pigmanovich]

...

 

[Weststander]

Always announced after a win

 

[HangletonGull]

If I just wish to renew, and not change seat, am I right in thinking that no action is required?

Correct

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Always announced after a win

That really isn't true. See my previous post.

 

[Bob!]

If I just wish to renew, and not change seat, am I right in thinking that no action is required?

Yes, assuming you pay by DD

 

[Beanstalk]

I’m going to get pelters for this, but oh well.

I think Premier League football represents excellent value for money, especially our prices compared to the likes of Arsenal.

Theatre is my other love, another expensive hobby, and you’re hard pressed to get a reasonable seat for entertainment of an equivalent length and like-for-like in terms of quality. Plus travel on top for the West End.

£700 / 19 matches is around £36.80 per game, travel included.

Seeing a West End show 19 times a year at an average ticket price of £70 (but good seats can easily run to £150) would cost around £1,330, plus travel from Brighton at around £30 return (£570) for a total of £1,900.

I realise football was the “working man’s game”, but those days are long gone.

I’m happy with those prices - just don’t tell Barber.

I mostly agree. I think in isolation (and in comparison to other Premier League clubs) the prices are reasonable, and at Premier League level, good value for money.

I also think that the rises are a little distasteful when we made a whopping profit for 22/23, are expected to announce another profit for 23/24 and are expected to make a minimum of one large sale this summer if not more. The 5% additional income (likely around £1.2m) seems paltry and difficult to understand why it is being covered by fans when the club are guaranteed £120-140m from non-matchday revenue per season.

 

[Weststander]

That really isn't true. See my previous post.

I was joking. I've no complaints.

 

[jcdenton08]

I mostly agree. I think in isolation (and in comparison to other Premier League clubs) the prices are reasonable, and at Premier League level, good value for money.

I also think that the rises are a little distasteful when we made a whopping profit for 22/23, are expected to announce another profit for 23/24 and are expected to make a minimum of one large sale this summer if not more. The 5% additional income (likely around £1.2m) seems paltry and difficult to understand why it is being covered by fans when the club are guaranteed £120-140m from non-matchday revenue per season.

Good points well made. If we scrape Europe though, it’s a 5% increase to be watching a “European team”. I agree with what you’re saying, I’m just personally quite happy to swallow this increase, using my own reasoning re: theatre. The club makes the injustices like train fares, gas, electric and water increases seem particularly shit.

 

[Beanstalk]

Good points well made. If we scrape Europe though, it’s a 5% increase to be watching a “European team”. I agree with what you’re saying, I’m just personally quite happy to swallow this increase, using my own reasoning re: theatre. The club makes the injustices like train fares, gas, electric and water increases seem particularly shit.

Yes 100%. I am very happy to swallow the increase as well. I think that it is still good value and even if we don't get Europe, we are clearly a team who can hold their own against the biggest sides in the land and that's great entertainment (City, Arsenal, Spurs, United). I think it would be a certifiably insane decision from a fan to decide the current prices aren't worth it and walk away.

At the same time, I think any rise from the club is unnecessary. Maybe it's a foolish want, but I'd hope to see any business making a healthy profit not further put costs on the customers just because they can, especially one so rooted in a community of repeat customers.

 

[timbha]

Actually, I don't think that's deliberate. There's been a number of times over the years we've announced price rises and it's come just after a dismal performance or run of form. I can definitely remember thinking "well that's great timing, guys". Pretty sure Potter's run of seven (?) defeats in a row was one of those times.

Some “fans” just can’t resist picking at the club they love(?)

 

[dazzer6666]

I mostly agree. I think in isolation (and in comparison to other Premier League clubs) the prices are reasonable, and at Premier League level, good value for money.

I also think that the rises are a little distasteful when we made a whopping profit for 22/23, are expected to announce another profit for 23/24 and are expected to make a minimum of one large sale this summer if not more. The 5% additional income (likely around £1.2m) seems paltry and difficult to understand why it is being covered by fans when the club are guaranteed £120-140m from non-matchday revenue per season.

Our accumulated losses still comfortably outweigh a couple of profitable years

 

[sully]

pension age increased to 66.

I seem to be an age that has suffered from such changes the most throughout my life.
Every time I got near an upgraded benefit at work, they moved it back out of reach and now, just as I’m approaching a discount on my football watching after paying full price for 45 years, they move the goalposts.
No doubt, I’ll keep paying for the extra year, though. As long as they don’t move the qualifying age again the following season (which is what seemed to happen with work benefits back in the 80s).

 

[amexer]

Plus for any who get concessions the reduction given is in future seasons going down to 20%.

What is the reduction now

 

[Motogull]

I suspect there will be many hopeful moves what with the safe standing change. I reckon more hope to move in than those moving out.

 

[Westdene Seagull]

You've just reminded me the boy will no longer be U18 on this renewal cycle. Time to send him down a coal mine.

Likewise - makes it quite a jump.

 

[Mellor 3 Ward 4]

I seem to be an age that has suffered from such changes the most throughout my life.
Every time I got near an upgraded benefit at work, they moved it back out of reach and now, just as I’m approaching a discount on my football watching after paying full price for 45 years, they move the goalposts.
No doubt, I’ll keep paying for the extra year, though. As long as they don’t move the qualifying age again the following season (which is what seemed to happen with work benefits back in the 80s).

I would imagie it will move to 67 soon.

State Pension age rise to 67 will take place between 2026-2028.