Protest ideas - Ticket price increase

Gatekeeper said:
Realistically, ticket prices should have been increased years before now. Wasn't there a freeze for many years?

There are many, many reasons for a protest. This isn't one of them.
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It's £51 for a member up to £66. How much are you sticking on top? Seen as it's apparently a bargain and we need to squeeze more.
 
BeforeKeanetherewasRobson said:
They can’t now? Divs banned for three years in clauses in SJR share purchase agreement.
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Dividends aren't the only way to suck the life out of the club. The INEOS deal was brilliant for the Glazers, I bet they can't believe their luck for an asset they didn't pay a penny for. They have made a fortune on the club and stand to make even more. 3 year dividend freeze means little in the grand scheme of things.
 
P0GBA said:
Does anyone else think they are deliberately leaving the season ticket renewals until as late as possible to minimise protests about an increase?
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That would actually be a good tactic but to be honest I reckon it's due to the performance of the team, I wouldn't be surprised if they actually froze them for a year at this point.
 
pocco said:
I know people don’t see it the same way as I do but this is why I have been saying that the supporters need to hope INEOS can sort it out and go through with the purchase, as per their agreement with the Glazers. I think it’s the only way they go.

Let’s face it, they put the club “up for sale” and there were basically 2 interested parties, and only one seemed to be serious. I think in the short to medium term they’re our only hope of seeing the back of the Glazers.
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I thought it’s generally accepted that there’s no pathway to ownership for INEOS like originally reported?
 
SuperiorXI said:
Dividends aren't the only way to suck the life out of the club. The INEOS deal was brilliant for the Glazers, I bet they can't believe their luck for an asset they didn't pay a penny for. They have made a fortune on the club and stand to make even more. 3 year dividend freeze means little in the grand scheme of things.
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Just replying to “They will only leave once they can't take money out of the club anymore. Simple as that”.
 
There should be a league wide cap on ticket prices.

Maybe a commitment for every club to keep a certain amount of adult tickets under £40.
 
KStandBarmyArmy1993 said:
There should be a league wide cap on ticket prices.

Maybe a commitment for every club to keep a certain amount of adult tickets under £40.
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We thought it was improbable for away tickets but it happened. It's the right idea and where we need stronger combined lobbying groups.
 
G-manc said:
I thought it’s generally accepted that there’s no pathway to ownership for INEOS like originally reported?
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Really? I must have missed that. I read an article recently that still referenced it, but mainly focusing on the fact that they’re investing money and the Glazers can sell their (INEOS) shares after 3 years or so.

If it’s not true then I just don’t see the end game at all for INEOS. What’s in it for them? The Glazers have performed an absolute masterclass with this club. Bought with clubs own money, inherit a successful manager and squad. Squeeze all the money out of sponsors etc. Then INEOS bail them out with a free loan effectively when the well runs dry. feckers.
 
KStandBarmyArmy1993 said:
There should be a league wide cap on ticket prices.

Maybe a commitment for every club to keep a certain amount of adult tickets under £40.
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If ticket prices had have increased at the same rate as inflation, you'd be looking at about £25 now for an adult ticket.
It's 'funny' that the only thing football clubs did not implement from the Taylor Report was his recommendation on ticket prices.
 
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