What's the stance on refunds Airman Brown? I've just changed jobs and even though I was one of the first to renew, I won't be able to make it to any Saturday games .
still 1200 short on last year at beginning of season and 1700 not renewed.
Bound to be a late rush but "only" 300 sold in last week or so how much impact have the signings had?
As I said before (and I may have missed the answer) it would be interesting to know what the final count was last season,theoretically 1/2 season ticket holders will be renewing at the beginning of the season and not waiting till X mas.
Although there have been a number of signings, from the outside looking in without the players being hyped up by CL or other message boards,it could be seen as disappointing purchases so far.A bunch of free's and a couple of undisclosed. A lot of people will be waiting for that"big signing" or significant investment illustrated through a high profile signing.
IF we start well then and retain the deal of a refund on the first couple of games if you buy an ST then I can see a late rush for ST's into the season,but remember in the last four or more years there have been a number of false dawns and the vast majority of the fans will remain cynical about the signings till we see them perform
still 1200 short on last year at beginning of season and 1700 not renewed.
Bound to be a late rush but "only" 300 sold in last week or so how much impact have the signings had?
The suggestion was upthread that while we are talking about the new players a lot of people don't know about them. If someone doesn't log on here or read the OS how will they know? All they've got to go on was a miserable performance last season that came on top of several poor seasons. I can quite believe that a lot of ST holders have had enough and will be choosy about what games they go to - perhaps regardless of what players we sign.
still 1200 short on last year at beginning of season and 1700 not renewed.
Bound to be a late rush but "only" 300 sold in last week or so how much impact have the signings had?
The suggestion was upthread that while we are talking about the new players a lot of people don't know about them. If someone doesn't log on here or read the OS how will they know? All they've got to go on was a miserable performance last season that came on top of several poor seasons. I can quite believe that a lot of ST holders have had enough and will be choosy about what games they go to - perhaps regardless of what players we sign.
The number who have not renewed yet is greater than 2,000, because there are several hundred new (or perhaps returning) purchasers. Among the 2,000-plus will be a number who have always intended to buy but prefer to pay as late as possible or simply don't see a need to do so yet.
We mustn't forget we are gripped in a period of austerity, I would imagine a good number of those who don't renew will attend game by game and if we are doing well will attend more games than if we are not. They might want to see for themselves how it pans out and you can usually buy a pro rata season at some point early in the season and at the mid way point if it is clear it's going to be a good one.
the signings will attarct some and the results will attarct others. As long as we do well, I'm sure the crowds will hold up.
Well my mate and I move from buying 2 STs to 4 today, as we introduce our two eldest (6 year olds) to a life of football suffering (with hints of joy) . Will feel very odd moving to the family area having been in the North/North Upper since our return to the Valley, but hopefully worth it, as our newbies will fall in love with our special club like we'd done many moons ago and what's more stick by the team..... Trick is, they are both girls and might hate it, but we'll see and can only but try.
Well my mate and I move from buying 2 STs to 4 today, as we introduce our two eldest (6 year olds) to a life of football suffering (with hints of joy) . Will feel very odd moving to the family area having been in the North/North Upper since our return to the Valley, but hopefully worth it, as our newbies will fall in love with our special club like we'd done many moons ago and what's more stick by the team..... Trick is, they are both girls and might hate it, but we'll see and can only but try.
Took my 5 year old daughter along to see the last game last year. She was excited about it but after 15 mins I was glad we took the Nintendo DS! At half time she thought it was time to go...so be prepared for bit of a struggle. 90 minutes is an eternity for a 6 year old. Might be a bit easier though with 2 of them sitting together.
I took both my sons during their primary school years. Fortunately they both enjoyed watching the game, but attention spans are short at a young age. The promise of sweets at half time helped. Opal Fruits with their individual wrappers kept them occupied for quite a while, I remember.
Both went on to buy season tickets for a number of years before marriages and mortgages took priority. They still have a keen interest in all things Charlton and I'm sure will attend matches if performances start to improve. For all the talk of signings, success on the pitch is by far the most important factor to drive up attendances.
I took my son to the home game against Plymouth at Upton park when Shilton made his debut, it was cold, a boring game and 0-0, after that he never took to football! he sat through the 2nd half on his knees using the seat as a table and drawing :-(
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You can renew online, but only buy in person or on the phone. It's all on the O/S.
However when Bournemouth goes on sale on Tuesday you'll be able to see if a particular seat is available for match sale and therefore as an ST.
Bound to be a late rush but "only" 300 sold in last week or so how much impact have the signings had?
The suggestion was upthread that while we are talking about the new players a lot of people don't know about them. If someone doesn't log on here or read the OS how will they know? All they've got to go on was a miserable performance last season that came on top of several poor seasons. I can quite believe that a lot of ST holders have had enough and will be choosy about what games they go to - perhaps regardless of what players we sign.
The number who have not renewed yet is greater than 2,000, because there are several hundred new (or perhaps returning) purchasers. Among the 2,000-plus will be a number who have always intended to buy but prefer to pay as late as possible or simply don't see a need to do so yet.
the signings will attarct some and the results will attarct others. As long as we do well, I'm sure the crowds will hold up.
Both went on to buy season tickets for a number of years before marriages and mortgages took priority. They still have a keen interest in all things Charlton and I'm sure will attend matches if performances start to improve. For all the talk of signings, success on the pitch is by far the most important factor to drive up attendances.