So, presumably the attendance will depend on the result v Rotherham.
Even if we lose, will their be a decent crowd after such an exciting season?
Yes I'd hope there would be a big attendance whether or not we can still get into the playoffs, to recognize such a good season full of exciting wins and great goals.10k++
Team deserves it to be fair no matter how it is panning out.
I would hope that we may have a boost for next season with pitch advertising revenue as a roll-on from the upturn in numbers, more potential eyes in the ground leading to higher advertising cost? (assuming we don't go up - if we do then this will naturally increase in value)In relation to the question above, about the financial impact of this season's crowds, you're looking at over £1.25m extra income compared to the previous year.
The key to this will hopefully be higher season ticket sales, even if we don't go up, on the back of a good season and people being more confident that they will be able to go to games, having had a positive experience when attending on an occasional basis. Everything else then increases exponentially.I would hope that we may have a boost for next season with pitch advertising revenue as a roll-on from the upturn in numbers, more potential eyes in the ground leading to higher advertising cost? (assuming we don't go up - if we do then this will naturally increase in value)
Very good early sales.
We're at just below 6,900 excluding boxes and away fans. That's ahead of all games, at this stage, apart from Sunderland, and is about equal to sales for Sheff Wed, Portsmouth, and Ipswich on midnight on the Monday before those games. So a full five days ahead of those games.
I think it will be a big attendance, obviously affected greatly by Saturday's result at Rotherham. That said, I don't expect many from Doncaster to travel, and neither do the club. If needed there could be the possibility of moving the segregation for this game.
In relation to the question above, about the financial impact of this season's crowds, you're looking at over £1.25m extra income compared to the previous year.
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The key to this will hopefully be higher season ticket sales, even if we don't go up, on the back of a good season and people being more confident that they will be able to go to games, having had a positive experience when attending on an occasional basis. Everything else then increases exponentially.
Kassam won’t have paid for any alterations, so I doubt it. I should imagine it’s not very flexible, they will have to leave some toilets and a refreshment kiosk for the away fans, so not even sure if there is much scope for reducing below 1200 away fans (which is the lowest I can remember giving to the away team).Segregation question............ how small can we make the away allocation in the North? Within the "rules" and all that jazz.
I remember well the "Villa Door" incident, but wonder if there have been any structural alterations below to mitigate such things and make the away section more flexible?
YesSegregation question............ how small can we make the away allocation in the North? Within the "rules" and all that jazz.
I remember well the "Villa Door" incident, but wonder if there have been any structural alterations below to mitigate such things and make the away section more flexible?
They use a temporary outdoor wall for segregation for some games. Reckon they could have one for the internal concourse , that then possibly would allow the segregation in the stand to be more flexible. Or is that to sensible a ideaSegregation question............ how small can we make the away allocation in the North? Within the "rules" and all that jazz.
I remember well the "Villa Door" incident, but wonder if there have been any structural alterations below to mitigate such things and make the away section more flexible?
Yes, that's really what I meant by people having had a good experience.The other intangible factor is that crowds sell crowds.
If you have a great time watching us win 3-2 with 4000 home fans there’s not a desire factor at play.
The moment there aren’t empty seats everywhere it changes the marketing tone.
I’ve a funny feeling next season will see record season ticket sales , and once people realise there’s a big uptick more will join the bandwagon. I can imagine a 20-30% increase
Yes
But a big difference between 400 Donny fans who will be relegated by then and 1800 Villa fans some intent on trouble
On the Football grounds website, the photo of the North Stand shows the segregation is one block further over, possibly pre-Villa?
If anyone is waiting on the Rotherham result to get a ticket to the last game of what has been an excellent season, is it that big a shame if they were to miss out?
Obviously we could use the money.
My worry is not the Donny fans wanting to cause trouble, but some of the people who turn out only for the big games are the sort of people who may not take it well if we don't get the result we need.
People could be waiting for lots of other reasons rather than just the Rotherham result - Can they get it off work/might they have to go in to work that Saturday, can they get childcare, are they currently ill and waiting to see if they feel better by then, are they waiting on the same but for a friend or relative they’re going along with, or do they have to wait for payday until buying a ticket?If anyone is waiting on the Rotherham result to get a ticket to the last game of what has been an excellent season, is it that big a shame if they were to miss out?
Obviously we could use the money.