Tickets Season Tickets 2023/24

[Foley]

Was the 5300 what we sold in the summer or what we sold when adding half season tickets sold in December?

I believe that was the seasons sales.
That us what I believe Colin/ scotchegg suggested

 

[Essexyellows]

Physical card arrived today.

I am pleased.

 

[Colin B]

OK, so I've now done my count and the figure is 4,921.

So, what does that mean? Well, firstly it is about 300 below last season's final figure, so not bad at this stage. It means that compared to my earlier figure of 5,730 we have about 800 season ticket holders who have not YET renewed, which is about 15%. That's disappointing, on the face of it, but there is always wastage through death, people moving away etc. We also have about 500 new season ticket holders replacing them.

I'm very confident that we'll exceed last season's figure, although 6,000 might take a bit of doing? I'm not sure why the club haven't announced 4,500? Maybe they were waiting for 5,000?

I'd say the general trend is upwards, I'd have hoped for a bit more by now, but we shouldn't underestimate the damage done by last season's shitshow, on and off the field.

 

[Golden Dr Otto]

I'm sorry but I don't buy into the excuse of last season being terrible. For a start, last season was the 1 season out of the last 4 we haven't finished in or around the play offs. Secondly, the man responsible for the start of the season got sacked on 26th Feb, there was another 9 weeks of the season left where we got in a new and exciting manger who got players like Murphy performing and we got some good results.
Since the season has finished we have made 4 brilliant signings who you would say are all going to improve us and the squad we are building looks to be a promotion chasing squad. If you can't get excited about that and want to go and follow Oxford City just because they have had some success then off you pop. Just don't moan when you can't get a ticket for Reading away or any decent cup games away from home!

I sometimes wonder what people expect when they start following a lower league team.

Now having said that, if it is down to cost of living or family/work then for me that can't be helped and as others have said, some things are more important than watching football.

What the heck are you smoking Steve?

You can’t surely believe what you’re writing ?

Absolutely off your tiny rocker

 

[Chippy]

OK, so I've now done my count and the figure is 4,921.

So, what does that mean? Well, firstly it is about 300 below last season's final figure, so not bad at this stage. It means that compared to my earlier figure of 5,730 we have about 800 season ticket holders who have not YET renewed, which is about 15%. That's disappointing, on the face of it, but there is always wastage through death, people moving away etc. We also have about 500 new season ticket holders replacing them.

I'm very confident that we'll exceed last season's figure, although 6,000 might take a bit of doing? I'm not sure why the club haven't announced 4,500? Maybe they were waiting for 5,000?

I'd say the general trend is upwards, I'd have hoped for a bit more by now, but we shouldn't underestimate the damage done by last season's shitshow, on and off the field.

Thanks for the update, I think a few more signings to get the excitement and anticipation going, especially if a couple are the much needed “Strikers“, and we’ll exceed last seasons figure.

 

[Foley]

OK, so I've now done my count and the figure is 4,921.

So, what does that mean? Well, firstly it is about 300 below last season's final figure, so not bad at this stage. It means that compared to my earlier figure of 5,730 we have about 800 season ticket holders who have not YET renewed, which is about 15%. That's disappointing, on the face of it, but there is always wastage through death, people moving away etc. We also have about 500 new season ticket holders replacing them.

I'm very confident that we'll exceed last season's figure, although 6,000 might take a bit of doing? I'm not sure why the club haven't announced 4,500? Maybe they were waiting for 5,000?

I'd say the general trend is upwards, I'd have hoped for a bit more by now, but we shouldn't underestimate the damage done by last season's shitshow, on and off the field.

Thank you for that Colin!
Better than I ( and clearly others) feared.
Nearly 5k at this stage isn't too bad. By the time that the season starts, hopefully the number will be close to 5,500 and then there are the half ST numbers in December that presumably are added I to the final number?

 

[OX14]

OK, so I've now done my count and the figure is 4,921.

So, what does that mean? Well, firstly it is about 300 below last season's final figure, so not bad at this stage. It means that compared to my earlier figure of 5,730 we have about 800 season ticket holders who have not YET renewed, which is about 15%. That's disappointing, on the face of it, but there is always wastage through death, people moving away etc. We also have about 500 new season ticket holders replacing them.

I'm very confident that we'll exceed last season's figure, although 6,000 might take a bit of doing? I'm not sure why the club haven't announced 4,500? Maybe they were waiting for 5,000?

I'd say the general trend is upwards, I'd have hoped for a bit more by now, but we shouldn't underestimate the damage done by last season's shitshow, on and off the field.

Not as bad as first thought.

Just a slight note , where do you get that 800 haven't renewed when we are only 300 below the overall number last season? I moved my 2 seats this time and would likely show up as a new season ticket holder but I'm not. Can't say I would be the only one in this bracket either.

 

[Scotchegg]

OK, so I've now done my count and the figure is 4,921.

So, what does that mean? Well, firstly it is about 300 below last season's final figure, so not bad at this stage. It means that compared to my earlier figure of 5,730 we have about 800 season ticket holders who have not YET renewed, which is about 15%. That's disappointing, on the face of it, but there is always wastage through death, people moving away etc. We also have about 500 new season ticket holders replacing them.

I'm very confident that we'll exceed last season's figure, although 6,000 might take a bit of doing? I'm not sure why the club haven't announced 4,500? Maybe they were waiting for 5,000?

I'd say the general trend is upwards, I'd have hoped for a bit more by now, but we shouldn't underestimate the damage done by last season's shitshow, on and off the field.

Many would have been paid today, and also have the pay day at the end of July so hopefully we'll see increases then, especially if we continue to make good signings.

I still think the club needs to do more to promote the finance and direct debit options to help spread payments for people who are struggling or facing increased household bills.

Although, all things considered, a couple of hundred or so fewer than we sold last season with 5 weeks still to go isn't too bad and hopefully we'll get up to around 6000 by the time the season starts.

 

[The Boyce]

Called the ticket office earlier today asking about my season ticket email and was told it was sent out yesterday ,, checked all my boxes but nothing my end so she resent it there and then , no issue, now in my wallet,,

 

[Colin B]

Not as bad as first thought.

Just a slight note , where do you get that 800 haven't renewed when we are only 300 below the overall number last season? I moved my 2 seats this time and would likely show up as a new season ticket holder but I'm not. Can't say I would be the only one in this bracket either.

A simple correlation between the figure of 5,730 at 2:59pm and 4,921 this evening.

If you've moved seats, you would show as two new season ticket holders, as you state, but your original two seats would then show as available, I'd have thought. It's not that scientific, and I'm only working with the data available to me, but I'm even handed in how I analyse it, so pretty sure I'm correct. Plus the club (Mick Brown and others) have told me on several occasions that they can't believe how accurate I am.

 

[MC Yellow]

Many would have been paid today, and also have the pay day at the end of July so hopefully we'll see increases then, especially if we continue to make good signings.

Can’t see the relevance with the DD option.

 

[Scotchegg]

Can’t see the relevance with the DD option.

No but some may want to pay for it as a one off payment but are waiting until today/end of July.

 

[Steve Gilbert]

What the heck are you smoking Steve?

You can’t surely believe what you’re writing ?

Absolutely off your tiny rocker

Maybe I’m being harsh but I just don’t feel after the change in manager, the new signings why people aren’t excited for the new season.
No one enjoyed last season but there is clear improvement in most aspects of the club and I for one am actually excited for the new season, certainly more excited than I was the last 2 summers.
It isn’t always going to be sunshine and roses unfortunately but seasons like last season make the good times all the better.

Surely as fans we go into any new season with hope of a good season and want to be part of it?

Like I said maybe I’m being harsh but that’s my view point on the ones who won’t renew due to last season.

 

[MC Yellow]

Maybe I’m being harsh but I just don’t feel after the change in manager, the new signings why people aren’t excited for the new season.
No one enjoyed last season but there is clear improvement in most aspects of the club and I for one am actually excited for the new season, certainly more excited than I was the last 2 summers.
It isn’t always going to be sunshine and roses unfortunately but seasons like last season make the good times all the better.

Surely as fans we go into any new season with hope of a good season and want to be part of it?

Like I said maybe I’m being harsh but that’s my view point on the ones who won’t renew due to last season.

As disappointing as last season was, I think this is much more to do with cost of living priorities.

 

[Manorlounger]

Maybe I’m being harsh but I just don’t feel after the change in manager, the new signings why people aren’t excited for the new season.
No one enjoyed last season but there is clear improvement in most aspects of the club and I for one am actually excited for the new season, certainly more excited than I was the last 2 summers.
It isn’t always going to be sunshine and roses unfortunately but seasons like last season make the good times all the better.

Surely as fans we go into any new season with hope of a good season and want to be part of it?

Like I said maybe I’m being harsh but that’s my view point on the ones who won’t renew due to last season.

I would be more inclined to say that there is no naivety on your part Steve. More likely is that overriding enthusiasm for all that is OUFC. However, there will be some who, despite all that we saw as improvement and promise, look back at the season gone, including the last game of the season, and reflect on the lack of success. The lack of entertainment, the lack of engagement from the club, the lack of anything remotely successful in the season. Those are the ones who will look at their finances, their obligations (including some very, very scary mortgage repayment figures) and they are the ones who will find it very difficult to justify spending money.
You are the example of someone who is willing to spend because you are a fan. (I make this assumption after your posts about finance and the DD option) The price of a season ticket, for you, is the price of release from daily worries. Much as it was for Mrs L and myself when we both worked.

Sadly, there will be more than a few who simply cannot afford or justify the expense on the basis of what might be. It may be that after a few games, and a few wins (please) that some will return to the fold. Let's hope so.

 

[MC Yellow]

No but some may want to pay for it as a one off payment but are waiting until today/end of July.

But reserved seats are now lost.

If people have sufficient funds at the end of each month and were still wanting to do a one off payment, why wait until now? May would have been the time.

This has to be a cost of living issue or the hangover from a poor 22/23 season.

 

[Steve Gilbert]

I would be more inclined to say that there is no naivety on your part Steve. More likely is that overriding enthusiasm for all that is OUFC. However, there will be some who, despite all that we saw as improvement and promise, look back at the season gone, including the last game of the season, and reflect on the lack of success. The lack of entertainment, the lack of engagement from the club, the lack of anything remotely successful in the season. Those are the ones who will look at their finances, their obligations (including some very, very scary mortgage repayment figures) and they are the ones who will find it very difficult to justify spending money.
You are the example of someone who is willing to spend because you are a fan. (I make this assumption after your posts about finance and the DD option) The price of a season ticket, for you, is the price of release from daily worries. Much as it was for Mrs L and myself when we both worked.

Sadly, there will be more than a few who simply cannot afford or justify the expense on the basis of what might be. It may be that after a few games, and a few wins (please) that some will return to the fold. Let's hope so.

I fully understand the issues around the cost of living, justifying the cost of going to games as it isn’t just a ticket you are paying for, it’s the whole day.
My point was more aimed at those who won’t renew purely due to last season.
Myself, I will if I can, always get a season ticket even when I live 182 miles from the stadium. I do so to support the club and I will adjust things to allow me to pay for my ST (I’ve just reduced my tv and Internet by £55 a month).
Last season I didn’t use it once but I was also able to give someone, who would benefit from it to improve their mental health, the opportunity to go to 5 games.

As you say, maybe I’m just one of those that bleeds yellow and blue and struggle sometimes when people don’t have that same enthusiasm for the club.

 

[ZeroTheHero]

The cost of living would I suspect be the main reason, but if you were really having to consider whether to renew or not for financial reasons, then surely a season where you came away form a match thinking 'I really enjoyed that' is more likely to persuade you to sign up than one where you came away thinking 'well that was a load of rubbish'!

Having said that, I am encouraged by Colin's numbers. Seems like more of us are still as daft as we ever were than I feared!

 

[Scotchegg]

But reserved seats are now lost.

If people have sufficient funds at the end of each month and were still wanting to do a one off payment, why wait until now? May would have been the time.

This has to be a cost of living issue or the hangover from a poor 22/23 season.

There can be lots of reasons, but the finance and direct debit option won't appeal to everyone and there maybe some who are looking to make a one off payment but for whatever reason were unable to do so earlier.

We didn't get the breakdown in sales from the club last season but I do know that season tickets were being sold right up to the first home game (and a handful afterwards too).

We will see more sales in the coming weeks, and likely enough to exceed last season's and hopefully push towards the 6000 mark.

 

[Steve Gilbert]

There can be lots of reasons, but the finance and direct debit option won't appeal to everyone and there maybe some who are looking to make a one off payment but for whatever reason were unable to do so earlier.

We didn't get the breakdown in sales from the club last season but I do know that season tickets were being sold right up to the first home game (and a handful afterwards too).

We will see more sales in the coming weeks, and likely enough to exceed last season's and hopefully push towards the 6000 mark.

I would also add that it might be a good thing the 1st game is away. If we get a good result and put in a positive performance then some who might be on the fence will want to sign up before the 1st home game a week later.