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Re: Chris Heck - President of Business Operations
« Reply #3105 on: September 10, 2024, 02:08:44 PM »
So why does that statement not advise supporters that tickets may still be bought though GA+/hospitality?
In fairness, I think he's reading the room.  Sorry you couldn't get some extremely expensive tickets, here's a way to get to even more expensive tickets...

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Re: Chris Heck - President of Business Operations
« Reply #3106 on: September 10, 2024, 02:10:24 PM »
I think we'll put the new North back on the agenda for next season and lock in the claim on the increased gate receipts for 18-24 months we're without.

On a practical level it is the only way to add 6k or 7k to the gate this decade.

Make it the boutique stand or whatever and glean £20m more income per season.

I wonder if the delay and the bringing on board of Atairos was to see if the 2 year build initially proposed could in anyway be reduced? Or alternatively be expanded to include the Witton Lane? Who knows, it’s probably imperative it’s on the agenda at some point but imv it’s entirely dependent on remaining in the top 6 and Champs League/Europa League as a bare minimum. If we can push the Turnover to over £300m then hopefully that helps ease the pressure and pushes forwards the decision.

Witton Lane is more in need of changing than anything 
But it can't be done, at least not in the short or medium term.  The one stand we can build, to almost any design and size we like, is the North.

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Re: Chris Heck - President of Business Operations
« Reply #3107 on: September 10, 2024, 02:10:33 PM »
So why does that statement not advise supporters that tickets may still be bought though GA+/hospitality?
In fairness, I think he's reading the room.  Sorry you couldn't get some extremely expensive tickets, here's a way to get to even more expensive tickets...

Too embarrassed, you mean?

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Re: Chris Heck - President of Business Operations
« Reply #3108 on: September 10, 2024, 02:11:57 PM »
No, not really.  Just realising it's not an appropriate time to mention it.

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Re: Chris Heck - President of Business Operations
« Reply #3109 on: September 10, 2024, 02:15:53 PM »
But if it's a legitimate product designed to increase revenue, why not do everything possible to flog them? Unless, as I say, it's just too embarrassing.

Offline Demitri_C

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Re: Chris Heck - President of Business Operations
« Reply #3110 on: September 10, 2024, 02:20:53 PM »
Sells out despite the complaints. There lies the problem you pay they will continue to have prices that fucks the fans over

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Re: Chris Heck - President of Business Operations
« Reply #3111 on: September 10, 2024, 02:21:41 PM »
Didn't manage to get tickets sadly, so now, if they're available do i go for GA+?
Or do I order a takeaway and watch it on the TV with the boy, and use the money I saved to take her indoors away for a nice city break in europe?
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Re: Chris Heck - President of Business Operations
« Reply #3112 on: September 10, 2024, 02:21:55 PM »
But if it's a legitimate product designed to increase revenue, why not do everything possible to flog them? Unless, as I say, it's just too embarrassing.

And if he had mentioned it, he’d have been accused of profiteering again and lambasted all
over again. Damned if he does, damned if he doesn’t.

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Re: Chris Heck - President of Business Operations
« Reply #3113 on: September 10, 2024, 02:26:58 PM »
If he doesn't want to be accused of profiteering he could stop profiteering.

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Re: Chris Heck - President of Business Operations
« Reply #3114 on: September 10, 2024, 02:27:01 PM »
Didn't manage to get tickets sadly, so now, if they're available do i go for GA+?
Or do I order a takeaway and watch it on the TV with the boy, and use the money I saved to take her indoors away for a nice city break in europe?
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The latter. Happy in the knowledge you've done a good thing... Keeping your powder dry for another day.

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Re: Chris Heck - President of Business Operations
« Reply #3115 on: September 10, 2024, 02:30:32 PM »
I’m furious about the ticket pricing but I got a ticket. I deserve to see it, so I put my morals to one side, knowing it’ll sell out anyway. It’s the only one I’ll buy and it’s through gritted teeth.

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Re: Chris Heck - President of Business Operations
« Reply #3116 on: September 10, 2024, 02:31:42 PM »
Quote from AVFC

We want to thank all our season ticket holders who have recently exercised their right to buy tickets for our first Champions League game vs. Bayern Munich and apologise to all those on the season ticket waiting list and to those general fans who were unable to secure seats for this game. 

We recognise and understand the depth of passion felt amongst fans and their recent frustration around ticket pricing. Achieving our sporting ambitions while complying with financial stability regulations requires difficult decisions. Financial fair play rules prohibit owners from covering shortfalls to finance this ambition, so we need to generate as much revenue as possible through sponsorships, merchandise, and ticket sales to ensure that we can keep the Club where it rightfully belongs - competing (and winning) at the top of English and European football. 

Additionally, we want to thank our fans for their patience and for their loyal support whilst we do our utmost to grow the Club as a business, and ensure we are all doing our part to support our players on the pitch both home and away. Our priority will always be to match our collective ambition while ensuring that we are able to increase stadium capacity each season and provide the best matchday experience for all our fans. We are committed to ensuring the Club’s enduring long-term success both on and off the field.

Chris Heck

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Re: Chris Heck - President of Business Operations
« Reply #3117 on: September 10, 2024, 02:32:24 PM »
But if it's a legitimate product designed to increase revenue, why not do everything possible to flog them? Unless, as I say, it's just too embarrassing.

And if he had mentioned it, he’d have been accused of profiteering again and lambasted all
over again. Damned if he does, damned if he doesn’t.

Poor bastard.

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Re: Chris Heck - President of Business Operations
« Reply #3118 on: September 10, 2024, 02:40:28 PM »
That's general admission that's sold out.
Is that him patting himself on the back

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Re: Chris Heck - President of Business Operations
« Reply #3119 on: September 10, 2024, 02:43:16 PM »
Sells out despite the complaints. There lies the problem you pay they will continue to have prices that fucks the fans over

It's probably the most price inelastic product in the history of the world when things are going well. Stick prices up by 50%, and demand stays just as high as it was before.

 


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