We've only got ourselves to blame for our dwindling attendances

[Silent Bob]

Apparently.

 

[Smithy]

 

[Rugrat]

It amused me that the picture accompanying this piece shows a complete packed stand

 

[Smithy]

It amused me that the picture accompanying this piece shows a complete packed stand

Thats the irony. He has chosen us (who have sold out every home league game) to make a point about the reason for dwindling attendances. What a jerk.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

I wonder if he thought to investigate why we don't offer POTG? He doesn't seem to have a grasp on the definition of 'dwindle' seeing as it is another sell out.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

What am I missing?

 

[Beach Hut]

Typical crap you get in a leftie paper.

Wonder what the Socialist Weekly has to say on this ?

 

[Stu1]

He does make a valid point though imagine if for example we were in a position where by we have 13000 empty seats (like barnsley) you would think that we would be able to pay on the gate?

 

[hans kraay fan club]

What an absolute retard. This isn't even just a blog, is it? This chap is getting PAID for this drivel?

So apart from the fact that potg is prohibited under the terms of the planning permission, that the sale of away tickets is the responsibility of Barnsley, and that our home games are all sold out, it's a pretty good bit of writing. Such a shame there is no facility to leave comments.

 

[Bozza]

He does make a valid point though imagine if for example we were in a position where by we have 13000 empty seats (like barnsley) you would think that we would be able to pay on the gate?

I imagine if we were in that position then options would be offered - as they were at Withdean, but we're not.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

Ok seen it (on my phone). Well if the idiot did a bit more mucking around othan just seeing who sells potg he'll notice we are the most sold out ground in the Championship at 91% of the ground. Oh and if he's a journo his grammar/spelling sucks.

 

[Everest]

Such a shame there is no facility to leave comments.

errrr, there is

 

[Pantani]

I also find this line baffling 'But the policy of Championship clubs not to permit entry to ‘walk up’ customers is baffling.'

Which clubs? Every team we have been to this season has allowed POTG, unless it is a sell out. Whenever it isn't is down to the police or planning authorities / local councils. There is an article here if researched but what Winwood has written is not it.

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

He does make a valid point though imagine if for example we were in a position where by we have 13000 empty seats (like barnsley) you would think that we would be able to pay on the gate?

Nope - we are not allowed to.

 

[Philzo-93]

I counted numerous grammar and spelling errors. Has that journalist ever heard of proof reading!?

 

[Everest]

Nope - we are not allowed to.

Liked the HB&B reference

 

[Garage_Doors]

What an absolute retard. This isn't even just a blog, is it? This chap is getting PAID for this drivel?

So apart from the fact that potg is prohibited under the terms of the planning permission

I think there lies the problem, the ticket office told him it was a "club policy" rather than explain that its prohibited under the terms of the planning permission.

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

awful article


really, really awful

 

[Chamberpot]

Jesus what a total spanner!

 

[bristolseagull]

Painful read. Shameful jounalism from the mirror as usual