Heroes & Villains, the Aston Villa fanzine

Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: dave.woodhall on July 18, 2016, 12:42:57 AM

Title: Press x2
Post by: dave.woodhall on July 18, 2016, 12:42:57 AM: Twice the fun...

http://thebirminghampress.com/2016/07/theres-only-two-aston-villas/
Title: Re: Press x2
Post by: Diablo on July 18, 2016, 12:55:16 AM: Signed. Nice article. Agree totally with your comment about away fans and pricing.
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Post by: KRS on July 18, 2016, 02:01:38 AM: "I wish football supporters would realise that we’re all on the same side. We have more in common with the people in the away end than those in our own directors box. They’re allies, not enemies, and the more we can understand that and work together, the better deal we’ll all get."

That is applicable to many aspects of the modern game and should be engraved into the minds of all fans from every club.
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Post by: rob_bridge on July 18, 2016, 08:21:41 AM: Really good write up
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Post by: Nunkin1965 on July 18, 2016, 09:09:33 AM: Another great piece Dave. Once again the nail is hit squarely and firmly on the head. Farcical price for a ticket.

People who don't have to go anywhere near their back pocket to get out their wallets to pay are making these decisions.
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Post by: JD on July 18, 2016, 09:41:35 AM: Very good article Dave and so true about supporters who should stick together.
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Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on July 18, 2016, 09:56:02 AM: Excellent article Mr Woodhall, as always.
If only some of those making decisions about fans/tickets/prices had your common sense!

UTV!
Title: Re: Press x2
Post by: AVH87 on July 18, 2016, 11:27:06 AM: Fair points on the fans sticking together. I've cooled off a bit now on the Wednesday prices and realise that we shouldn't stoop to their level when they come to our place, £25 a ticket would suffice.
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Post by: darren woolley on July 18, 2016, 11:27:33 AM: Another good read Dave.
Title: Re: Press x2
Post by: dave.woodhall on July 18, 2016, 01:27:38 PM: Quote from: hoyle87 on July 18, 2016, 11:27:06 AM
Fair points on the fans sticking together. I've cooled off a bit now on the Wednesday prices and realise that we shouldn't stoop to their level when they come to our place, £25 a ticket would suffice.

I've said on another thread that we could get some good publicity by charging them a low price and saying we appreciate they have to pay a lot at home and we're helping them save money.
Title: Re: Press x2
Post by: Nunkin1965 on July 18, 2016, 03:58:57 PM: Quote from: dave.woodhall on July 18, 2016, 01:27:38 PM
Quote from: hoyle87 on July 18, 2016, 11:27:06 AM
Fair points on the fans sticking together. I've cooled off a bit now on the Wednesday prices and realise that we shouldn't stoop to their level when they come to our place, £25 a ticket would suffice.

I've said on another thread that we could get some good publicity by charging them a low price and saying we appreciate they have to pay a lot at home and we're helping them save money.

Is there an official line from Wednesday as to why the ticket price is so high?
Title: Re: Press x2
Post by: Diablo on July 18, 2016, 10:01:50 PM: Quote from: dave.woodhall on July 18, 2016, 01:27:38 PM
Quote from: hoyle87 on July 18, 2016, 11:27:06 AM
Fair points on the fans sticking together. I've cooled off a bit now on the Wednesday prices and realise that we shouldn't stoop to their level when they come to our place, £25 a ticket would suffice.

I've said on another thread that we could get some good publicity by charging them a low price and saying we appreciate they have to pay a lot at home and we're helping them save money.

I really like the idea but it may not help our home form.
Title: Re: Press x2
Post by: tomd2103 on July 19, 2016, 01:27:17 AM: Agree with most of the comments on here and also agree that ripping away fans off at Villa Park is not the right response.