In my opinion we need to simplify the league and by that I mean we simply play home and away (i.e a 20 league game season) and these games should only be played on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
The mid-week games need to go as they are a strain on all concerned. With the busy lives most people lead it is too big of an ask to get fans along regularly for Wed night matches. This is from someone who has not missed a home match at the Stadium since inception.
I think the poor crowds are starting to reflect my sentiment. Clearly the idea was to raise more funds for the clubs but it probably has had the reverse effect.
Sometimes less is more and I think we will see a return to larger crowds if we have less matches over the season and perhaps the ticket prices need to be reduced a little as well. I know this probably won't sit well with Terry but discretionary income at present is not what it once was.
Correct me if I am wrong but $80-$100 for a family of 4 to go to a match is expensive in my book.
From a Phoenix point of view a big improvement v Adelaide and long may it continue - if however we sign a Joel Griffiths or Flores for example it can only help increase fans. Look at Rojas - a breath of fresh air and good to watch.
Anyway just my thoughts......
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If teams are losing money on match days due to low crowds it could be worth it, however it could mean lower TV revenue/sponsorship for the league as a whole. From a player development perspective they need games, 20 games a year is not enough games for young professionals in my opinion and unless they can organise to play outside of the season their progress will be hindered.
(And a family season pass is $650 which works out to be $46.43/game and is 2 adults and 2 children.)
(And a family season pass is $650 which works out to be $46.43/game and is 2 adults and 2 children.)
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old thread here fellas - http://www.yellowfever.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14460
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Lowry must have read your mind. See News item.
This is what the Uberfuhrer wants to see..... less midweekers. Season starting later...probably run Oct to April(still only a crappy 6 month season. Jazzing up the promo's to get more spectators. Another NZ A-League team probably in ChCh.
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