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20 Comments: Just had a note from Liverpool Chamber of Commerce:
Everton are offering discounted tickets through the Chamber:
£15 for Adults
£7.50 for Juniors
Okay, it is against Blackburn but at least they are trying to put bums on seats... or is it to try to keep the numbers up in case the Banks start getting more concerned because of falling attendances??
Steve Sweeney, Posted 09/01/2012 at 11:37:07
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Dave Lynch
897 Posted 09/01/2012 at 14:48:29
897 Posted 09/01/2012 at 14:48:29
I can also purchase discounted tickets.
If i was still season ticket holder i would not be pleased if i had payed top batt, the fact is though, after my only outing against Bolton even the discounted ones are overpriced.
If i was still season ticket holder i would not be pleased if i had payed top batt, the fact is though, after my only outing against Bolton even the discounted ones are overpriced.
Stephen Kenny
898 Posted 09/01/2012 at 14:44:59
898 Posted 09/01/2012 at 14:44:59
I think we are witnessing the beginning of the end for the dreary duo, Dave and Bill.
Ironically Bill's steadfast support for Dave may hasten his own departure as Moyes style of play will cost the club money as fans will no longer pay to be put through footballing torture.
As ever more desparate measures have to be taken to generate money the lower the clubs margins will go until the inevitable, player sales, which in turn leads to lower attendances etc.
Even though it's desperately sad that's reality for my club, it at least cheers me up that Bill being in control is not sustainable and will soon come to an end, by hook or crook.
I bet Dave's gone before Bill though!!!
Ironically Bill's steadfast support for Dave may hasten his own departure as Moyes style of play will cost the club money as fans will no longer pay to be put through footballing torture.
As ever more desparate measures have to be taken to generate money the lower the clubs margins will go until the inevitable, player sales, which in turn leads to lower attendances etc.
Even though it's desperately sad that's reality for my club, it at least cheers me up that Bill being in control is not sustainable and will soon come to an end, by hook or crook.
I bet Dave's gone before Bill though!!!
Colin Potter
903 Posted 09/01/2012 at 14:54:41
903 Posted 09/01/2012 at 14:54:41
Stephen,
They will still be here this time next year, I would lay money on it.
moyes thinks he,s the best man for the job, and kenwright still thinks he's the worlds best Evertonian,and won't let go of his train set
They will still be here this time next year, I would lay money on it.
moyes thinks he,s the best man for the job, and kenwright still thinks he's the worlds best Evertonian,and won't let go of his train set
Stephen Kenny
906 Posted 09/01/2012 at 15:03:47
906 Posted 09/01/2012 at 15:03:47
No doubt Colin.
I'd say the contract that Moyes is on will be his last here, there's only so long you can do a job your hearts not in.
With Bill I'd say 2/3 years until his house of cards has completely fell down round his ears.
I'd say the contract that Moyes is on will be his last here, there's only so long you can do a job your hearts not in.
With Bill I'd say 2/3 years until his house of cards has completely fell down round his ears.
Dave Wilson
926 Posted 09/01/2012 at 15:47:33
926 Posted 09/01/2012 at 15:47:33
Been discounting matches like this for years.
Stephen Kenny
927 Posted 09/01/2012 at 15:53:56
927 Posted 09/01/2012 at 15:53:56
Dave,
I can't remember hearing of many ways to get into a league game for 15 quid.
I can't remember hearing of many ways to get into a league game for 15 quid.
Paul Gladwell
929 Posted 09/01/2012 at 15:54:31
929 Posted 09/01/2012 at 15:54:31
Funny thing is, the way this is going it is cheaper not to buy a season ticket as all us soft bastards end up paying more when with all these reduced rates and freebies I see getting offered in the pub by lads too pissed off to go, you can see as many games by spending far less.
Chris Butler
931 Posted 09/01/2012 at 16:09:13
931 Posted 09/01/2012 at 16:09:13
Have to laugh actually at the situation we find ourselves in. Moyes supporters were telling me 2 years ago that he was a great manager and the majority of fans like him.
Now, attendances are dropping significantly home and away, GP is like a morgue for nearly every game. We play such boring football that we're last on MotD nearly every week, we sell a striker for £10 million less than came for... he then scores 5 times more goals than our top striker before Christmas. You couldn't make it up, could you?
The idiotic decision to put ticket prices up for 7 games and reduce the prices for 2 games really has backfired only the idiots in the board. The stupid early bird season tickets done before the end of the season so fans can't decide based on the number of signings we have made. Empty seats are a message to Moyes and his apologists that fans are sick of him and the board.
Now, attendances are dropping significantly home and away, GP is like a morgue for nearly every game. We play such boring football that we're last on MotD nearly every week, we sell a striker for £10 million less than came for... he then scores 5 times more goals than our top striker before Christmas. You couldn't make it up, could you?
The idiotic decision to put ticket prices up for 7 games and reduce the prices for 2 games really has backfired only the idiots in the board. The stupid early bird season tickets done before the end of the season so fans can't decide based on the number of signings we have made. Empty seats are a message to Moyes and his apologists that fans are sick of him and the board.
James Morgan
933 Posted 09/01/2012 at 16:16:44
933 Posted 09/01/2012 at 16:16:44
I'd rather go and watch the new Mission Impossible for half the price and be twice as entertained! (which I did the other day and thoroughly enjoyed it)
This is currently the most dour Everton team I have ever witnessed and I refuse to pay to watch them bore me to death!
This is currently the most dour Everton team I have ever witnessed and I refuse to pay to watch them bore me to death!
Dave Wilson
934 Posted 09/01/2012 at 16:36:07
934 Posted 09/01/2012 at 16:36:07
Stephen
My neighbour regularly gets these discounted offers, he has two lads and its usually adult n child linked, no idea how much he pays though.
I think Paul is right, although your meant to get a couple iof matches free, its probably still cheaper to pick up these bargains during the course of the season than pay for an ST up front.
The only real benefit I can see of an ST is you get to sit in the same seat every week.
or in the event of getting to a cup final
My neighbour regularly gets these discounted offers, he has two lads and its usually adult n child linked, no idea how much he pays though.
I think Paul is right, although your meant to get a couple iof matches free, its probably still cheaper to pick up these bargains during the course of the season than pay for an ST up front.
The only real benefit I can see of an ST is you get to sit in the same seat every week.
or in the event of getting to a cup final
Tony J Williams
936 Posted 09/01/2012 at 16:46:01
936 Posted 09/01/2012 at 16:46:01
"I'd rather go and watch the new Mission Impossible for half the price and be twice as entertained! (which I did the other day and thoroughly enjoyed it)" - but surely if you keep on going to see Mission Impossible instead of going to Goodison, it will be exactly the same?
You will know the plot/tactics and already know the actors/players and what they will do and know the outcome?
I suppose you would save some money though.
You will know the plot/tactics and already know the actors/players and what they will do and know the outcome?
I suppose you would save some money though.
James Morgan
952 Posted 09/01/2012 at 17:38:47
952 Posted 09/01/2012 at 17:38:47
Tony,
I'd still be more surprised watching Mission Impossible for the 38th time than watching Everton!
I'd still be more surprised watching Mission Impossible for the 38th time than watching Everton!
Jeremy Benson
955 Posted 09/01/2012 at 17:56:02
955 Posted 09/01/2012 at 17:56:02
Going by the last few matches entertainment;
These ticket prices are what they are offering us to watch, right?
These ticket prices are what they are offering us to watch, right?
Graham Duffy
974 Posted 09/01/2012 at 19:22:14
974 Posted 09/01/2012 at 19:22:14
All season ticket holders should get the same value at least refunded.
Oh no wait, they already have our money.
They don't give a shit about us
Oh no wait, they already have our money.
They don't give a shit about us
Peter Laing
987 Posted 09/01/2012 at 20:07:12
987 Posted 09/01/2012 at 20:07:12
It's not just the chamber of commerce offering discounted tickets Everton in the Community have been offering reduced entry prices through the NHS for the last couple of years. Maybe the board are serving the community through its charitable benevolence, you could also argue that they are making some money as opposed to the seats being empty and the tickets unsold. The year after Rooney burst on the scene season ticket sales rocketed on the back of hope and optimism. A comment on here was posted the other day comparing the running of Everton to Waitrose, something tells me though that to be successful you cannot rely on charity.
Phil McKeown
988 Posted 09/01/2012 at 20:15:33
988 Posted 09/01/2012 at 20:15:33
Offer is also open to Merseyside police federation members for certain games , taking the mickey out of season ticket holders and members of official supporter clubs getting hammered for full price , the club is a joke
Jamie Sweet
018 Posted 09/01/2012 at 22:21:25
018 Posted 09/01/2012 at 22:21:25
I never thought I'd say this, but I actually looked forward to going to Goodison more during the Walter Smith days than I do now.
£15 still seems a little steep to watch our embarrassing attempt at playing the beautiful game under Moyes this year.
Sod Mission Impossible though. I could probably buy the Die Hard quadrilogy box-set for that money... hours of fun!
Will re-assess once we say "Yippee Ki-Yay Dave & Bill!"
£15 still seems a little steep to watch our embarrassing attempt at playing the beautiful game under Moyes this year.
Sod Mission Impossible though. I could probably buy the Die Hard quadrilogy box-set for that money... hours of fun!
Will re-assess once we say "Yippee Ki-Yay Dave & Bill!"
Craig Walker
154 Posted 10/01/2012 at 12:51:36
154 Posted 10/01/2012 at 12:51:36
Davey, your mission, should you choose to accept it is to win football matches playing entertaining, attacking football.
This club will self destruct in 5 months.
This club will self destruct in 5 months.
Steve Cotton
224 Posted 10/01/2012 at 17:08:42
224 Posted 10/01/2012 at 17:08:42
v funny Craig...
if the banks are getting twitchy then tough s*%t they called in their money and left us without a pot to piss in, so this is as much down to them as the club..
I think the way the gates are falling then it will hurry along the selling of the next available asset
Fellaine £ 15m
Rodwell £ 10m
Bily £ £ 500k
if the banks are getting twitchy then tough s*%t they called in their money and left us without a pot to piss in, so this is as much down to them as the club..
I think the way the gates are falling then it will hurry along the selling of the next available asset
Fellaine £ 15m
Rodwell £ 10m
Bily £ £ 500k
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893 Posted 09/01/2012 at 14:41:36
If the decision was based on entertainment value alone, well that has been discussed to death in other threads .....!