Javea Shrimper
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I would have thought you could have worked that one out yourself ... they won't go to Orient because they don't SUPPORT Orient, they SUPPORT Southend. It's an invalid argument.[b said:Quote[/b] (footymad13 @ June 05 2004,22:31)]Our loyal 2000-2500 supporters will pay the rise but what about the supporters who we want to stop heading off to London?
Why not go to Orient for £30 kids or £170 adults.
You have to take into account that most grounds in the Third Division are not all-seater and therefore can charge LESS that Southend United for season-tickets for those terraces areas. I don't have access to specifics but I'm sure that higher prices for seated areas are (in theory) linked with increase stewarding and maintenance costs.
Complaining that Southend United charge far too much in relation to the rest of the Third Division WITHOUT considering that most of the rest of the division have terraced areas cannot be a valid argument. There is simply no valid comparison.
Watching football these days in an expensive hobby, whether you are a fan of the Premiersh*te or a fan of struggling Southend United. That's reality. We can all moan and complain about it but supporters will, if personal budgets allow, be there to support their team. It's unfortunate that a small proportion of people will find it difficult to attend as much as they would like to and I have no answers to that specific problem.
Next please ...
WS