Season tickets 2012/13

[CJ]

Roughly, how many season ticket holders are there this season?  The season when we got to Carling cup final didnt we have very close to 30K as they said every season ticket holder was guaranteed a ticket? ...

I thought we had around 27K ST holders when we got to the Carling Cup. My guess is it's around 20K now - purely guesswork based on the attendances at VP this year where ST's are counted whether the holder attends or not. It'll certainly be a lot less next year, and that's why they're calling people to encourage them to renew. Anyone any idea where we can get actual numbers?

[JUAN PABLO]

Calling them 'cup finals' is small time.If it was on the rags website we would be taking the piss.

cant argue with that to be honest

[Oscar Arce]

I still havent received a phone call.  They must not like me :-(

They must  fucking hate me then, only been a ST holder for 25 years though, and still no call.

[pauliewalnuts]

I still havent received a phone call.  They must not like me :-(

They must  fucking hate me then, only been a ST holder for 25 years though, and still no call.

They probably saw your 25 year history, thought "nah, this bloke will renew for any old shit" and didn't bother

*wink*

[Lee]

There's marketing and there is  desperation. Selling tickets to the masses is a good philosophy. Chasing people down with the offer of a "pre game package" is desperation, in the same manner as selling tickets for the next 3 games as "Cup Finals"

It's selling tickets. I fail to see what's wrong with that.

Its not as simple as that though is it. I have no issues with the Club marketing its tickets, but perks offered in that manner make it look like a timeshare business.  There is only one factor that markets the club, and that is the one on the Pitch. Everything else is peripheral

[UK Redsox]

I still havent received a phone call.  They must not like me :-(

They must  fucking hate me then, only been a ST holder for 25 years though, and still no call.

They probably saw your 25 year history, thought "nah, this bloke will renew for any old shit" and didn't bother

*wink*

I'm assuming that they think the same applies to me.

I don't think that I've ever had the club contact me about anything by phone. I just get the texts and emails.

Maybe I ticked some box years ago that said not to call. However, if Villa took notice of that, they'd be the first marketing team ever to do so.

[andyh]

Here is some encouragement.

http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2012/04/17/aston-villa-stick-with-us-and-buy-season-tickets-pleads-gabby-agbonlahor-97319-30773875/

It all seems a bit tacky and desperate.

[villasjf]

Yes, gabby telling us to renew when he appears to not give a F... And saying we should be supporting the team through these "not so good times" not so good bloody hell as he not being paying attention.

[ktvillan]

I wouldn't think they'd be panicking yet. It is only April.

Surely they must have some sort of inkling that there's going to be a significant decrease in ST's though and so make an effort with all.

With our top flight status not fully secured is it any wonder that people are waiting to see where we will be before investing?

Not the right time for a sales pitch, in fact, a waste of time. 

I suppose they are assuming that supporters will remain loyal regardless.  Personally I'd want to see what product was on offer before committing, and presumably it will be considerably cheaper for a ST in the second division.

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

Just had an email informing me of the 8 month interest free deadline. Wittily, and after a few beers, I replied "Give me 8 months interesting football and I will renew.".

Childish and not particularly funny. So why did I have a wry smile on my face when I sent it?

[cdbearsfan]

I still havent received a phone call.  They must not like me :-(

They must  fucking hate me then, only been a ST holder for 25 years though, and still no call.

They called me today and my surname starts with "D". They must be phoning people in reverse alphabetical order. Unless your name's not really Oscar Arce?

[luke25]

Just had an email informing me of the 8 month interest free deadline. Wittily, and after a few beers, I replied "Give me 8 months interesting football and I will renew.".

Childish and not particularly funny. So why did I have a wry smile on my face when I sent it?

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[Tom Sawyer]

I'd love to tell Randy to stick his franchise up his arse... but I'm renewing for family reasons

[Shrek]

I had the call from Racheal the other day, she was very polite, I told her I wouldn't renew until McLeish leaves.
I also said that seeing though Randy loves letters so much, I could write him a letter telling him why McLeish shouldn't be our boss and he could put that in his safe with Fergie's letter, she laughed when I said that.

I could tell she actually cared about Villa she seemed as concerned as me but was trying to be positive.
I also said she and the team were doing a fantastic job and have massively improved over the last few years, but Randy and Paul Faulkner have really messed up with the appointment of Alex McLeish.

I am going to renew, but I'm waiting till the very last minute (I didn't tell her this though)

[andyh]

I had the call from Racheal the other day, she was very polite, I told her I wouldn't renew until McLeish leaves.
I also said that seeing though Randy loves letters so much, I could write him a letter telling him why McLeish shouldn't be our boss and he could put that in his safe with Fergie's letter, she laughed when I said that.

I could tell she actually cared about Villa she seemed as concerned as me but was trying to be positive.
I also said she and the team were doing a fantastic job and have massively improved over the last few years, but Randy and Paul Faulkner have really messed up with the appointment of Alex McLeish.

I am going to renew, but I'm waiting till the very last minute (I didn't tell her this though)

If I get the call, this is exactly what my stance will be.
Nice one.