I notice every time on my stroll up to the ground on match days barely moving queues for tickets, merchandise, Dicks bar and Seven Stars bar.
With losses recently reported of nearly £15m it cannot be wasted on the club that this is earning potential not being tapped in to.
I, and many others, would happily arrive at the ground an hour or more before a match if we could guarantee a warm place to stand/sit in the colder, wetter months, of which there are plenty. Standing in line for 30+ minutes is not an enjoyable match day experience, especially on day's like Saturday. I'm sure there are thousands like me who are willing to part with their money, just given the chance.
I appreciate the real money is in corporate sales, 1901 membership, etc, but there is a huge customer base that would appreciate more investment in something in-between the posh seats and the economy sections!.
The Seven Stars, although of nice decor, is now even smaller than it was before in order to accommodate the new players lounge and probably needs to be 3 times the size, as does Dicks. Even if current space is limited are there not any plans to cater for the large number who would prefer not to freeze on the already overcrowded concourses before and after the game.
With losses recently reported of nearly £15m it cannot be wasted on the club that this is earning potential not being tapped in to.
I, and many others, would happily arrive at the ground an hour or more before a match if we could guarantee a warm place to stand/sit in the colder, wetter months, of which there are plenty. Standing in line for 30+ minutes is not an enjoyable match day experience, especially on day's like Saturday. I'm sure there are thousands like me who are willing to part with their money, just given the chance.
I appreciate the real money is in corporate sales, 1901 membership, etc, but there is a huge customer base that would appreciate more investment in something in-between the posh seats and the economy sections!.
The Seven Stars, although of nice decor, is now even smaller than it was before in order to accommodate the new players lounge and probably needs to be 3 times the size, as does Dicks. Even if current space is limited are there not any plans to cater for the large number who would prefer not to freeze on the already overcrowded concourses before and after the game.
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