Pay what you want at Mansfield

[Amber Nation]

I've got to say this is very interesting.... What would be the response if we adopted this for one of the last games (assuming promotion by then) in an attempt to attract new fans to the club. Let's be honest we have got to increase our supporter base going forward....your thoughts?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/footbal ... 492556.stm

[Napolean]

A good idea if it works. If it does it may be worth concidering for the last but one home game to generate extra interest and encourage new fans. It could also be used to advertise the Dover game and season tickets etc for next season. If it does not work we could again look at kids and may be women, kids football sides, ball boys this season etc in for free.

To offset the cost I would charge the Woking fan double.

[Forester]

A good idea if it works. If it does it may be worth concidering for the last but one home game to generate extra interest and encourage new fans. It could also be used to advertise the Dover game and season tickets etc for next season. If it does not work we could again look at kids and may be women, kids football sides, ball boys this season etc in for free.

To offset the cost I would charge the Woking fan double.

New Mills did an offer allowing women in for free early on this season.

They were prevented from doing so by the league and were advised that it was illegal under sex discrimination law and as a result, had to withdraw the offer.

[Napolean]

That is pretty sad and I am sure that the person that made the final decision thought it daft also. If it was done to correspond with Mother's Day weekend, when we play Bishop Stortford, no one could object on any grounds.

[Guest]

A good idea if it works. If it does it may be worth concidering for the last but one home game to generate extra interest and encourage new fans. It could also be used to advertise the Dover game and season tickets etc for next season. If it does not work we could again look at kids and may be women, kids football sides, ball boys this season etc in for free.

To offset the cost I would charge the Woking fan double.

New Mills did an offer allowing women in for free early on this season.

They were prevented from doing so by the league and were advised that it was illegal under sex discrimination law and as a result, had to withdraw the offer.

What stops them doing ladies night/day at the horse racing its the same sort of idea so whats the difference.

[Converting_to_county]

I think it's a great idea. It would only work, though, when a club is nowhere near hitting the capacity of the ground. With Mansfield they had less than 3000 for the their last game the article said, leaving over 7,000 empty seats.

For example if I had £40/50 on matchday, I would happily pay £10/15 and have the rest for booze money. On the other hand if you were paritcularly skint that week and werent even going to go because you literally had £5/10, you would drive over pay £5/7, have a pint and go home after the game. As opposed to the club getting nothing and you staying at home.

In our case, though, I would be careful as to how beneficial it would be currently. With the team doing so well and part time fans wanting to get in on the action they will pay the going price. I know our official capacity is around 4,600? But if we did this scheme and had a sell out, people aren't going to be happy down behind the goal and will be put off coming back anyway.

Thats my thoughts anyway,

[Marky]

I think it's a great idea. It would only work, though, when a club is nowhere near hitting the capacity of the ground. With Mansfield they had less than 3000 for the their last game the article said, leaving over 7,000 empty seats.

For example if I had £40/50 on matchday, I would happily pay £10/15 and have the rest for booze money. On the other hand if you were paritcularly skint that week and werent even going to go because you literally had £5/10, you would drive over pay £5/7, have a pint and go home after the game. As opposed to the club getting nothing and you staying at home.

In our case, though, I would be careful as to how beneficial it would be currently. With the team doing so well and part time fans wanting to get in on the action they will pay the going price. I know our official capacity is around 4,600? But if we did this scheme and had a sell out, people aren't going to be happy down behind the goal and will be put off coming back anyway.

Thats my thoughts anyway,

Well we're bound to get at least a couple of 3000+ crowds at some stage but if we wrap it up with a month to spare the crowd could be well down against Dover so that would be a good time to do some sort of offer.

[michael]

the best time would be the deciding match, if its home of course,would be great to see a full house

[Guest]

the best time would be the deciding match, if its home of course,would be great to see a full house

No it would not. That would be the worst time.

[Converting_to_county]

Well we're bound to get at least a couple of 3000+ crowds at some stage but if we wrap it up with a month to spare the crowd could be well down against Dover so that would be a good time to do some sort of offer.[/quote]

Of course that may well be the case. But towards the end of the season its the last chance to see a couple of games before the summer. If the scenario is that we have already been promoted it will only be a party atmosphere and decent crowds, anyway, i would imagine.

This is a very untested method and is really for clubs struggling with attendances, which is the complete opposite with us, as our attendances are as high as ever. Suppose just see how well it works for Mansfield.

[JB]

A good idea if it works. If it does it may be worth concidering for the last but one home game to generate extra interest and encourage new fans. It could also be used to advertise the Dover game and season tickets etc for next season. If it does not work we could again look at kids and may be women, kids football sides, ball boys this season etc in for free.

To offset the cost I would charge the Woking fan double.

New Mills did an offer allowing women in for free early on this season.

They were prevented from doing so by the league and were advised that it was illegal under sex discrimination law and as a result, had to withdraw the offer.

I think I speak for at least 2 other people when I say that I would pay double to ensure that my wife didn't , under any circumstances , attend the County!!!

[michael]

the best time would be the deciding match, if its home of course,would be great to see a full house

No it would not. That would be the worst time.

why?

[thewonderstuff]

A good idea if it works. If it does it may be worth concidering for the last but one home game to generate extra interest and encourage new fans. It could also be used to advertise the Dover game and season tickets etc for next season. If it does not work we could again look at kids and may be women, kids football sides, ball boys this season etc in for free.

To offset the cost I would charge the Woking fan double.

New Mills did an offer allowing women in for free early on this season.

They were prevented from doing so by the league and were advised that it was illegal under sex discrimination law and as a result, had to withdraw the offer.

I think I speak for at least 2 other people when I say that I would pay double to ensure that my wife didn't , under any circumstances , attend the County!!!

Is one your wife and the other your girl friend?

[Marky]

Of course that may well be the case. But towards the end of the season its the last chance to see a couple of games before the summer. If the scenario is that we have already been promoted it will only be a party atmosphere and decent crowds, anyway, i would imagine.

This is a very untested method and is really for clubs struggling with attendances, which is the complete opposite with us, as our attendances are as high as ever. Suppose just see how well it works for Mansfield.

http://www.confsouth.co.uk/07/histon06.htm Look at how Histon's crowds tailed off at the end. Ours will be twice as big at least but may follow a similar pattern.

[mike wilks]

In my humble opinion, I'd stick to the simple principle of kids in for free! (accompanied by an adult)
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