Season tickets next season - what will they do?

[dave.woodhall]

That goes back to when concessions were scrapped for the posh seats and there were a lot on here who said things along the lines of "Fair play, they can sell out at top price and if the old 'uns don't like it there's plenty of other seats." Back then everything they did was right.

[PeterWithe]

The club really do need to work hard to rebuild good faith with the match going fan base. 'Everyone else does it' isn't really going to cut it anymore.

[olaftab]

Because they didn't give you something for nothing?

Haha...a predictable response from you.
 I like to pay a fair amount for everything I receive. I just thought as ground won't be sold out it's no loss to the Club to upgrade my seat. That's all.

[dave.woodhall]

Because they didn't give you something for nothing?

Haha...a predictable response from you.
 I like to pay a fair amount for everything I receive. I just thought as ground won't be sold out it's no loss to the Club to upgrade my seat. That's all.

Why is it predictable from me? You ask for something, they don't want to give it away and you get upset.

[olaftab]

Yes ok I am upset.

[scott arms]

I was plesently surprised yesterday when I entered the yew tree pub in Witton , it had been  painted claret and blue inside, new management, and cheaper decent beer, in addition to cheaper parking.This reduces further costs and better pre match build up for next season.

[croatian]

Because they didn't give you something for nothing?

Haha...a predictable response from you.
 I like to pay a fair amount for everything I receive. I just thought as ground won't be sold out it's no loss to the Club to upgrade my seat. That's all.

A bit like an airline upgrading your seat when they have the spare capacity really.

[Witton Warrior]

I had been dubious about renewing until yesterday. Two lads (about 16 or 17) have been by us in K3 since the early part of the season - they are ok kids and always say hello politely and seem genuinely pleased when us old gits talk to them. They watch how we react to stuff and follow along. Yesterday I asked if they would be coming next season and they seemed astonished I would ask - it put it in perspective for me - my own lad gave up 3 seasons ago but here are a couple of kids who seem as excited as I was back in the 70's about being at Villa Park on matchday. I will renew even if only for the next generation (even if I am not always a perfect role-model).

[andyaston]

I had been dubious about renewing until yesterday. Two lads (about 16 or 17) have been by us in K3 since the early part of the season - they are ok kids and always say hello politely and seem genuinely pleased when us old gits talk to them. They watch how we react to stuff and follow along. Yesterday I asked if they would be coming next season and they seemed astonished I would ask - it put it in perspective for me - my own lad gave up 3 seasons ago but here are a couple of kids who seem as excited as I was back in the 70's about being at Villa Park on matchday. I will renew even if only for the next generation (even if I am not always a perfect role-model).

Well put

[Walmley_Villa]

I will renew mine and my lads even though he is at uni. I can't let the likes of Lerner stop me going, they will be gone one day and we will still be here.

[Richard E]

I will renew mine and my lads even though he is at uni. I can't let the likes of Lerner stop me going, they will be gone one day and we will still be here.

I think that's the conclusion I've come to as well.

[CJ]

Where I sit I've watched a friend's son grow from a young boy of about 8 to a young lad of 16, goes to home and away games, and for the first time yesterday his mom turned up without him as he just couldn't face it any more. So sad. I'll be there as usual next season - I think it's going to be an interesting year one way or another and the ride could be interesting, and at the end of the day it's just what I do.

[conman]

I was plesently surprised yesterday when I entered the yew tree pub in Witton , it had been  painted claret and blue inside, new management, and cheaper decent beer, in addition to cheaper parking.This reduces further costs and better pre match build up for next season.

Yeah my mates just took it over , Tony off the Bromford, proper  Villa fan

[scott arms]

I was plesently surprised yesterday when I entered the yew tree pub in Witton , it had been  painted claret and blue inside, new management, and cheaper decent beer, in addition to cheaper parking.This reduces further costs and better pre match build up for next season.

Yeah my mates just took it over , Tony off the Bromford, proper  Villa fan

it's only good news related to anything to do with going the villa all season. After years of horrible beer and poor running, they have got it right, and with a villa landlord even better. I drank so much yesterday I have to have two donner burgers with salad chilli n mayo, as the booze built up a big appetite, resulting in eggy farts.
 

[Steve67]

The best way to sell the seats is to sell the club and appoint a worthy Manager. I honestly feel the fun factor will be back quickly and seats will sell. An extra four games, better match day experience, some positivity. I would be interested in buying one if those conditions are met. Keep it all as it is and they will be lucky to get 20k average gate.