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Offline wittonwarrior

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Away Scheme 2019/2020
« on: February 15, 2019, 08:33:32 PM »
Changed criteria again

Can no longer pick and  choose unconditionally - need to commit to  15 aways - admin fee lowered to £25

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Re: Away Scheme 2019/2020
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2019, 09:42:10 PM »
That sounds fairer. It's still basically a tax on away fans but at least means those who attend the most matches will have preference, which is how it should be.
« Last Edit: February 15, 2019, 11:06:39 PM by cdbullyweefan »

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Re: Away Scheme 2019/2020
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2019, 11:03:56 PM »
Tend to agree with you Chris but why have such a scheme in the first place.

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Re: Away Scheme 2019/2020
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2019, 11:07:14 PM »
I agree with you. Sorry, there was a typo in my post, it should make sense now. I don't agree with the charge at all.

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Re: Away Scheme 2019/2020
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2019, 12:14:56 AM »
Changed criteria again

Can no longer pick and  choose unconditionally - need to commit to  15 aways - admin fee lowered to £25

Where have you seen that Witton?

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Re: Away Scheme 2019/2020
« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2019, 08:35:06 AM »
On the season ticket pack

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Re: Away Scheme 2019/2020
« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2019, 03:23:05 PM »
I know I am dead against it but not going to have to beg again for the likes of Albion and blues tickets so will join next season’s scheme - the links b en taken down though

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Re: Away Scheme 2019/2020
« Reply #7 on: June 04, 2019, 05:43:56 PM »
How do you join this scheme as I can't find it anywhere?

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Re: Away Scheme 2019/2020
« Reply #8 on: June 04, 2019, 06:30:15 PM »
I know I am dead against it but not going to have to beg again for the likes of Albion and blues tickets so will join next season’s scheme - the links b en taken down though
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You can have my ticket for any league games we play at Blose and Albion next season, can't say fairer than that.
« Last Edit: June 04, 2019, 06:33:13 PM by cdbullyweefan »

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Re: Away Scheme 2019/2020
« Reply #9 on: June 05, 2019, 12:56:47 PM »
I know I am dead against it but not going to have to beg again for the likes of Albion and blues tickets so will join next season’s scheme - the links b en taken down though
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You can have my ticket for any league games we play at Blose and Albion next season, can't say fairer than that.
Chris we might get one of them in the cups be careful what you are offering.

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Re: Away Scheme 2019/2020
« Reply #10 on: June 06, 2019, 11:58:48 AM »
I did say league games! 😅

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Re: Away Scheme 2019/2020
« Reply #11 on: June 20, 2019, 04:45:35 PM »
I have been a member of the away scheme for many years so will be interested in what is done this year.  Here is an interesting article in relation to what they call a "paywall"  with interestingly only us and Norwich having this system in premier league if we carry it on.

http://www.fsf.org.uk/blog/view/dont-swallow-the-cap-norwich-city-scheme?fbclid=IwAR2-aYsDxTQInwyFCcusOKzp5tiO-2x55FAAvO0dLXjih0cyerG-ISj0Id4

I have sent this link to the ticket office as I would hope they will consider this information in any changes that are made.
« Last Edit: June 20, 2019, 05:21:39 PM by Dominic22 »

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Re: Away Scheme 2019/2020
« Reply #12 on: June 24, 2019, 10:10:56 PM »
Think Villa  are going to be very careful with the away scheme if one continues this year.  Already mini chaos with Walsall and Shrews tickets.

From a club's point of view it is easier to have a scheme.  From supporters  corner there is no need and let the fans who go to most games  get the tickets. 

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Re: Away Scheme 2019/2020
« Reply #13 on: June 24, 2019, 10:22:02 PM »
I agree, ww. Rolling criteria, irrespective of season, would sort it.
20 consecutive aways? First dibs.
15/20, hang on a couple of days.
10/20, wait a bit, you'll get one.
And so on. Supporting your team away ritually is different to having a season ticket at home, it shouldn't have arbitrary cut-offs a few weeks into a given season.

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Re: Away Scheme 2019/2020
« Reply #14 on: July 15, 2019, 06:20:28 PM »
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“The club can now confirm plans for our away ticket sales for the upcoming 2019/20 season.

“After consulting extensively with supporters – and also following a benchmarking process with other clubs – we’ve made some changes.

“Under new procedures, in order to be fair, transparent and reward loyalty, away ticket criteria will be based on attendance at previous away games from the 2018/19 season as we also withdraw our away season ticket scheme.

“The new sales criteria will start at season ticket holders who attended 18+ away games last season all the way through to general sale, with 15+, 12+, 9+, Season Ticket Holders and Claret/Cub members in between.

“The first game of the season – away at Tottenham Hotspur – will go on sale next Thursday from 5pm online, subject to allocation and pricing being confirmed in the coming days by the host club.

“We appreciate that while this new policy rewards loyalty, it means that it also potentially makes it difficult for a lot of eager fans to attend big Premier League matches on the road.

“Therefore, 25 pairs of away tickets for each top-flight game will be made available on Pride Rewards for supporters via a Prize Draw, starting with the clash against Mauricio Pochettino’s Spurs. Winners of the Prize Draw will then have the opportunity to purchase a pair of tickets.

“We understand that some fans will be disappointed there is no away season ticket scheme for this season but we believe this to be the fairest way to allocate away tickets to supporters who wish to follow us on the road.”

 


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