Chris Heck - President of Business Operations

[Rigadon]

Maybe i am in the minority but getting well oiled at footy has never appealed that much.

Same.  I like a drink but not at the game.

[VILLA MOLE]

Maybe i am in the minority but getting well oiled at footy has never appealed that much.

Same.  I like a drink but not at the game.

Like wise , i am irrational enough watching us without that in me

[RamboandBruno]

Meet the collective ambition, by outpricing large elements of that very collective, nice.

Its a big fuck you from Chris Heck, he fucked us in the ear, and fucked us in the other ear.

[adrenachrome]

Meet the collective ambition, by outpricing large elements of that very collective, nice.

Its a big fuck you from Chris Heck, he fucked us in the ear, and fucked us in the other ear.

If I was a bitter, cynical person I would say that other orifices are available and will get a good doings sooner rather than later.

Thank the Lord then, that I am of the church mystic and fervently hope that further shafting will be eschewed.

[Chip Butty 111]

Same here, 200 mile round trip in the car. I'll have a pint before the game and grab something to eat. I don't want a 5000 calorie session on chips and burgers etc and unlimited drink. I'd like to see 60 and get home in one piece thanks. GA+ needs a rethink/reality check on price/offerings and should ideally be in the Trinity, Holte should be for die hards and Witton and North are just crap tbh and not fit for a premium experience

[Dante Lavelli]

The issue I think for all the GA+ is that we are shoehorning it into areas that barely had enough space for us lot. If they're not selling, it isn't due to the fact that there is no demand for premium 'experiences' in Birmingham.

It's just not enough of an improvement to make it worthwhile people upgrading. It's space we used to have to stand in, toilets we used to have to pee in, and kiosks we used to be able to get served in - all for £70 more a bloody game.

A re-built stand designed from the outset with premium packages in mind that actually offered a great experience would tempt a lot more people in.

At the minute, GA+ is basically just the bloody service you'd expect to be get at your existing ticket price point.

This is why I think a new ground is inevitable.

Me too.  I think a lot of this current pain is about conditioning a proportion of the current fanbase so they don’t want to return to GA and also discovering new fans and corporations to buy hospitality. If properly designed a new stadium would solve many of these issues whilst also being a cash-cow for other events during the year.

…anyway this topic has been done top death, so I’ll shut up.

[Skerra]

Had to laugh at Heck’s statement about the ridiculous ticket prices. Does he honestly think people will believe a single word he says?? However, as far as the Club are concerned, he’s done a great job as Bayern is already sold out. I’m not one of those attending. Although I’ve been a season ticket holder for many years, the prices for the CL matches are too steep for me. The really sad part is that Heck will want to increase the prices even more if we qualify from the group as it seems people will have a moan but pay up anyway.

[Dogtanian]

Liars always think people will believe them.

[VillaTim]

Maybe i am in the minority but getting well oiled at footy has never appealed that much.

Same.  I like a drink but not at the game.

Once I've had more than 2 pints I'm going the WC every 5 minutes which at Villa Park doesn't appeal in fairness .

[john e]

Had to laugh at Heck’s statement about the ridiculous ticket prices. Does he honestly think people will believe a single word he says?? However, as far as the Club are concerned, he’s done a great job as Bayern is already sold out. I’m not one of those attending. Although I’ve been a season ticket holder for many years, the prices for the CL matches are too steep for me. The really sad part is that Heck will want to increase the prices even more if we qualify from the group as it seems people will have a moan but pay up anyway.

Selling the Bayern game out is really the tap in of all tap ins

[Chip Butty 111]

Had to laugh at Heck’s statement about the ridiculous ticket prices. Does he honestly think people will believe a single word he says?? However, as far as the Club are concerned, he’s done a great job as Bayern is already sold out. I’m not one of those attending. Although I’ve been a season ticket holder for many years, the prices for the CL matches are too steep for me. The really sad part is that Heck will want to increase the prices even more if we qualify from the group as it seems people will have a moan but pay up anyway.

Selling the Bayern game out is really the tap in of all tap ins

Like an ice - cream van at the seaside selling out on the hottest day of the year. No surprises here. Biggest game since 1983, I bet we could have sold 80,000 tickets

[paul_e]

Had to laugh at Heck’s statement about the ridiculous ticket prices. Does he honestly think people will believe a single word he says?? However, as far as the Club are concerned, he’s done a great job as Bayern is already sold out. I’m not one of those attending. Although I’ve been a season ticket holder for many years, the prices for the CL matches are too steep for me. The really sad part is that Heck will want to increase the prices even more if we qualify from the group as it seems people will have a moan but pay up anyway.

What do you think he's lying about? I could accept insincere with the apologetic aspects of it but I see nothing in that statement that you'd choose to lie about and even the apology is mostly him saying he's sorry he couldn't sell more tickets so perfectly in line with the idea that he doesn't give a shit about anything but money.

[jon collett]

But surely his entire remit is financial targets . He’s not here to make friends or add cultural value.

Since the decision taken not to build North Stand then it was straightforward for him to charge as much as he can for limited space. That the Bayern game sold out whilst criteria still could have been opened proves the point.

We might not like it but his approach is logical given what he wants to achieve and he’s rather vindicated by a speedy sell out.

Sorry!

[dave.woodhall]

Let's be honest - looking at how quickly Bayern sold out, Heck's only regret will be not charging more.

[Border villan]

Had to laugh at Heck’s statement about the ridiculous ticket prices. Does he honestly think people will believe a single word he says?? However, as far as the Club are concerned, he’s done a great job as Bayern is already sold out. I’m not one of those attending. Although I’ve been a season ticket holder for many years, the prices for the CL matches are too steep for me. The really sad part is that Heck will want to increase the prices even more if we qualify from the group as it seems people will have a moan but pay up anyway.

What do you think he's lying about? I could accept insincere with the apologetic aspects of it but I see nothing in that statement that you'd choose to lie about and even the apology is mostly him saying he's sorry he couldn't sell more tickets so perfectly in line with the idea that he doesn't give a shit about anything but money.

“the best matchday experience “. When fans have to wade through piss this could be considered by some as a lie.