Ponty":1b0dfro4 said:
Doubt that very much. Would be very surprised if Argyle will be checking address histories of attendees. Where would it end? You would need to check where everybody had been the last 7 days. What if they had been to Hull?!
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Doubt that very much. Would be very surprised if Argyle will be checking address histories of attendees. Where would it end? You would need to check where everybody had been the last 7 days. What if they had been to Hull?!
I’m sure the club are already testing scenarios as we speak. Hopefully their IT people will come up with something quite promptly. The good thing is that there are grounds for optimism and there is some light at the end of the tunnel. I am an optimist, as Churchill said.
Total respect to those who have indicated why they may not go even if selected. Totally personal decision and I guess there will perhaps be as many as 10-20% who take that view.
Total respect to those who have indicated why they may not go even if selected. Totally personal decision and I guess there will perhaps be as many as 10-20% who take that view.
If I had the opportunity to attend then I absolutely would.
However, I bought my ST very late and know I'm at the back of that queue. Plus living in Worcester, there's a question mark over self responsibility to travel.
I understand what people are saying regarding ST holders attending = running expense for Argyle, but no further ticket revenue.
However, Argyle as a business primarily is supported through the sale of live sport entertainment. They sold ST's with varying degrees of uncertainty that there may be a point in which they would have to fulfil them through live attendance. I also don't believe for a second that anyone in the running of Argyle would rather ST's not attend on that basis.
Opportunities here for Argyle to make money is through food, drink and merchandise sales. There was talk pre October return of "to seat" service including alcohol (not argyle specifically but some clubs were pushing) which I think has merit as an idea, although the rumour mill suggests no alcohol at grounds.
On top of that there's hospitality. Although yes, Argyle will prioritise ST holders, there are areas of the ground which are not available to ST holders. I'm sure the club will be utilising hospitality as much as possible.
Finally, this is (hopefully) just the start of the return. If its proven to be safe, which I have confidence it will be, then we could see the restrictions eased off gradually through the rest of the season. Unlikely to a full house, but enough to make it worthwhile.
However, I bought my ST very late and know I'm at the back of that queue. Plus living in Worcester, there's a question mark over self responsibility to travel.
I understand what people are saying regarding ST holders attending = running expense for Argyle, but no further ticket revenue.
However, Argyle as a business primarily is supported through the sale of live sport entertainment. They sold ST's with varying degrees of uncertainty that there may be a point in which they would have to fulfil them through live attendance. I also don't believe for a second that anyone in the running of Argyle would rather ST's not attend on that basis.
Opportunities here for Argyle to make money is through food, drink and merchandise sales. There was talk pre October return of "to seat" service including alcohol (not argyle specifically but some clubs were pushing) which I think has merit as an idea, although the rumour mill suggests no alcohol at grounds.
On top of that there's hospitality. Although yes, Argyle will prioritise ST holders, there are areas of the ground which are not available to ST holders. I'm sure the club will be utilising hospitality as much as possible.
Finally, this is (hopefully) just the start of the return. If its proven to be safe, which I have confidence it will be, then we could see the restrictions eased off gradually through the rest of the season. Unlikely to a full house, but enough to make it worthwhile.
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The club have got to stay with their agreement when we bought our ST first come first served, if not I can see the trading standards getting involved.
We have just got to keep our fingers crossed we are in the 4K.
We have just got to keep our fingers crossed we are in the 4K.
WoodsyGreen":1j9jf3n9 said:
For at least 15 years now clubs have recorded their attendances by stating the number of tickets sold rather than the numbers who actually turn up on the day. We have all seen the vast spaces at The Emirates when Arsenal post a capacity attendance figure.
If Argyle have sold 5,000 season tickets this season by what is now normal criteria, attendances could be recorded at 5,000 (or even more accurately) for the games already played so far. If not, then once this is all over will clubs stay with announcing the numbers of attendees or return to ticket sales?
Ponty":2pfeg02n said:
The latest indication is that the tier system will be based on regions and not local authority. How that would work in an area like the South West when the region has a overall low rate of infection but has pockets of high rates like Bristol.
It would seem unfair to put the entire South West into a high tier because of one or two high case areas but how would putting the region into a low tier help bring numbers down in hotspot areas?
Strangely enough I was looking at GOS the other day as I was chatting to an Arsenal fan about our league cup match first leg back in the 83/84 season. 20,983 was the home attendance that tuesday night, only my second visit to Home Park. I loved the whole experience so much I asked my parents if i could start to go to Home matches with my mates on the train. The next Home league game was against Oxford 11 days later in front of a crowd of 2,990!!Lundan Cabbie":3pwqszbj said:
dunlop":1l25yhqe said:
What exactly was said on the club website about first come first served?
Found it now. Seems pretty clear:-
How will the club decide which supporters get to attend games in person if capacity is limited?
Priority will be given to supporters on a first-come, first-served basis. Season-tickets are only presently being sold to 19/20 season-ticket holders, and those who purchase first will have priority access to games.
At present, we anticipate that season-ticket renewals may exceed initial capacity at Home Park.
How will the club decide which supporters get to attend games in person if capacity is limited?
Priority will be given to supporters on a first-come, first-served basis. Season-tickets are only presently being sold to 19/20 season-ticket holders, and those who purchase first will have priority access to games.
At present, we anticipate that season-ticket renewals may exceed initial capacity at Home Park.
Re. Catering, other than hospitality, aren't all the outlets leased out on a Tender basis ? Argyle get the money from renting the space and not matchday sales. I might be wrong as I recall something about it going in house.
