by Schards#2 »
14 Aug 2007 12:14
Woodcote Royal Royal Lady But you see, Woodcote, I thought that last season most tickets didn't get to general sale. That, surely, is the point. Like it or not, it appears that the paying public in Reading are not as keen to watch matches as they were last season.
As I've already said, this time last season the whole fan base was about to witness our first season in the top flight and most had already realised that they would not get to see it without a season ticket..........................and many insured they got one by buying up all the half season tickets the season before.
So, now we're back to the normal summer slow take-up which effects most clubs up and down the country.......................yet still there won't be many unsold seats on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, you and hubby remain wrapped up in the mentality of the "Reading public" whilst those who run this club set about building a stadium to accomodate a far wider audience........................thank God.
What evidence is there of a wider audience?
Season tickets, tickets for Man Utd away, Chelsea at home and Everton at home have all reached general sale. So anyone who wanted one could have got one. If there was a wider audience out there, they would be buying these tickets.
I'm happy to see how things progress through the season but would bet that nigh on every game, home and away, will also reach general sale because last year was thought to be a unique experience and this year, (and presumably in subsequent years), it won't be as special so there is not the same demand.
So why extend the stadium when demand is falling. It just doesn't seem worthwhile until a long term demand can be demonstrated. It simply isn't being demonstrated at the moment, demand is less because the premiership is no longer a one season in a lifetime experience.
As for the purile 'selfish' jibes, what is that all about? We've already established that anyone who wants a ticket can have one so I can't be accused of wanting to keep people out of my own private club or some garbage like that.
The only other argument is that the extention would result in reduced prices. I can only say IMHO - dream on. You might get the odd kid for a quid but given that the club doesn't seem interested in doing this for cup games when we are clearly not going to sell out, the evidence is that you would not. So before trotting out you silly little 'selfish' jibe again, try baking it up with some thought out opinions, assuming you have any.