Should be free transport to Watford on Saturday ....

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    The Albatross Well-Known Member

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    ...... or at least heavily discounted. It's a massive game for us in the context of this season and where we will be next season, and match tickets are only a tenner and a quid for kids. We could have had a few thousand there, but instead the 'Reds on the Road' charge £23, yes a massive £23 and milk the fact that the match tickets are cheap.

    I have no vested interest in this, as I would still be travelling with the Rising Sun, but £23 is daylight robbery for a match at Watford - £15 with the Rising Sun, somebody is making a few quid from 'Reds on the Road', I can tell you that much
     
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    'Somebody is making a few quid from 'Reds on the Road', I can tell you that much.'</p>

    I should hope they are, they are a business not a charity. However I agreethey should do one off offers, in line with other clubs, to maximise support for vital games and reward fans for their loyalty.</p>
     
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    Official Coach Prices Are A Nightmare

    There were two or three quid difference between official and unofficial coaches last night and it was only a local derby.
     
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    travel with penistone reds last night was six pounds.... come and join us
     
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    Roughly £700 for a coach to Watford ....

    ...... 50 seats x £23 = £1150 ........ nice profit, at the fans expense, during the recession
     
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    Six quid is more like it Arthur. The coach driver didn't have a clue either.
     
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    Should they be making a profit from the coaches though?

    Or should they be run at cost which would mean more fans going down which in turn would mean increased revenue from gate receipts and more support in the stands?
     
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    Supporters Trust deal with prices dont they.
     
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    They don't get any revenue from gate receipts in away league games. nt
     
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    Don't we get a % of tickets sold via our Box Office? nt

    eh?
     
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    Yes, isn't it 5% of the ticket value or something? nt
     
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    Isnt that the coach companies ripping them off though?
     
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    RE: Yes, isn't it 5% of the ticket value or something? nt

    Thats what I was led to believe.
     
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    go with outpost its only 12 quid :)
     
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