~700 ST sold in the last 4 days

[Canton Kev]

What’s the most ST we’ve sold at this level?

Probably around 17k or 18k. Our highest Championship average is 23,194 in the 10/11 season. We finished in the playoffs and it was the season after the play off final so walk up sales were probably a bit higher than the usual 4k or 5k we normally get.

[TWGL1]

Probably around 17k or 18k. Our highest Championship average is 23,194 in the 10/11 season. We finished in the playoffs and it was the season after the play off final so walk up sales were probably a bit higher than the usual 4k or 5k we normally get.

Season ticket sales are currently around 15,600 , and the club have released and additional block of seats in the family stand ( presumably for demand)

Since Ramsey was mooted the club has generated around 1,600 in additional sales and would hope to pass 16,000 before the season starts.

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

Season ticket sales are currently around 15,600 , and the club have released and additional block of seats in the family stand ( presumably for demand)

Since Ramsey was mooted the club has generated around 1,600 in additional sales and would hope to pass 16,000 before the season starts.

Dalman was hoping for 18 000

That being said 16000 will be great

[TWGL1]

Dalman was hoping for 18 000

That being said 16000 will be great

Choo was hoping for 14,000. Considering some were predicting less than 10,000 it’s not at all bad. Yes the price is competitive, but it’s fair in relation to our support base and the fact that the public transport system is not the best for fans either, especially outside of Cardiff.

When you look at other cities and towns the public transport in this region has never been as bad as it is.

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

Choo was hoping for 14,000. Considering some were predicting less than 10,000 it’s not at all bad. Yes the price is competitive, but it’s fair in relation to our support base and the fact that the public transport system is not the best for fans either, especially outside of Cardiff.

When you look at other cities and towns the public transport in this region has never been as bad as it is.

Well I don't think there is much doubt about it ......season tickets are cheap

I think if we had performed better the last few seasons then 18000 would have been a fair target

I don't know anything about the transport systems in places like Stoke, Southampton etc but I agree that a lot of our fans come from the valleys where roads and trains are inadequate

[jon1959]

When you look at other cities and towns the public transport in this region has never been as bad as it is.

I think similar would be said in most towns and cities outside London.

In Sheffield the public transport system was the best in the country in the late 70s and early 80s under the Socialist Republic of South Yorkshire. After decades of privatisation, bus operators allowed to abandon or reduce less profitable routes and the impact of growing car numbers (linked to reduced bus services) and road damage, the service is the worst it has ever been. Rail links are also in a mess and worse than ever. From talking to friends and relatives in other cities in the Midlands and North of England, the picture is the same. Public transport in Cardiff and South Wales may well be poor and getting worse, but it is not unique in that.

Maybe some party will put low cost, efficient, integrated mass publicly owned transport systems into their next election manifesto? As an essential part of a low carbon, green energy and transport strategy? One that is a clear 'invest to save' and will reduce pollution, create jobs and make lives healthier and more enjoyable? Or would that involve upsetting the big donors, having a vision and growing a backbone?

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

I think similar would be said in most towns and cities outside London.

In Sheffield the public transport system was the best in the country in the late 70s and early 80s under the Socialist Republic of South Yorkshire. After decades of privatisation, bus operators allowed to abandon or reduce less profitable routes and the impact of growing car numbers (linked to reduced bus services) and road damage, the service is the worst it has ever been. Rail links are also in a mess and worse than ever. From talking to friends and relatives in other cities in the Midlands and North of England, the picture is the same. Public transport in Cardiff and South Wales may well be poor and getting worse, but it is not unique in that.

Maybe some party will put low cost, efficient, integrated mass publicly owned transport systems into their next election manifesto? As an essential part of a low carbon, green energy and transport strategy? One that is a clear 'invest to save' and will reduce pollution, create jobs and make lives healthier and more enjoyable? Or would that involve upsetting the big donors, having a vision and growing a backbone?

Totley To Town For Ten Pence

Or something like that wasn't it ?

[jon1959]

Totley To Town For Ten Pence

Or something like that wasn't it ?

I was working the Totley to Brinsworth (Rotherham) route - the 24, with the 17 going to Totley Brook - from 1983-6.

You are almost spot on with the fare: 11 pence to Totley or Brinsworth terminus (9 pence to closer city terminus's like Lane Top) with a minimum fare of 3 pence to the first stage, and 2 pence any distance for u16s. Those fares were low by any comparison and as i recall were fixed for about 10 years until just before privatisation broke the whole system.

It was a standing joke (The People's Republic) and a source of great local pride that we had a cheap, reliable and plentiful bus service (although rail wasn't integrated with the buses). But that was destroyed over 35 years ago - thanks Thatcher!

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

I was working the Totley to Brinsworth (Rotherham) route - the 24, with the 17 going to Totley Brook - from 1983-6.

You are almost spot on with the fare: 11 pence to Totley or Brinsworth terminus (9 pence to closer city terminus's like Lane Top) with a minimum fare of 3 pence to the first stage, and 2 pence any distance for u16s. Those fares were low by any comparison and as i recall were fixed for about 10 years until just before privatisation broke the whole system.

It was a standing joke (The People's Republic) and a source of great local pride that we had a cheap, reliable and plentiful bus service (although rail wasn't integrated with the buses). But that was destroyed over 35 years ago - thanks Thatcher!

Totley , Broomhill nice student areas , had mates in uni there

Was that clegg territory ?

[jon1959]

Totley , Broomhill nice student areas , had mates in uni there

Was that clegg territory ?

Totley was - part of the Sheffield Hallam constituency - where I now live after 25 years in Pitsmoor.

Hallam was the last Tory constituency in Sheffield (the MP at the time of Hillsborough was Sir Irving Patnick who acted as the runner between No 10, the Tory press (especially The Sun) and South Yorkshire Police - helping to demonise the fans and whitewash the police.

The Lib Dems took the seat in 1997, and Clegg was elected there in 2010. He lost to Jared O'Mara (Labour - disgraced - Independent) and the current MP is Olivia Blake, who is one of the better ones (soft Campaign Group). I will vote for her.

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

Totley was - part of the Sheffield Hallam constituency - where I now live after 25 years in Pitsmoor.

Hallam was the last Tory constituency in Sheffield (the MP at the time of Hillsborough was Sir Irving Patnick who acted as the runner between No 10, the Tory press (especially The Sun) and South Yorkshire Police - helping to demonise the fans and whitewash the police.

The Lib Dems took the seat in 1997, and Clegg was elected there in 2010. He lost to Jared O'Mara (Labour - disgraced - Independent) and the current MP is Olivia Blake, who is one of the better ones (soft Campaign Group). I will vote for her.

What a snake clegg turned out to be

The Liberal Democrats equivalent of Tony Blair

[BLUETIT]

Up to 13900 sold

14500 last season

[cityhammer]

Totley To Town For Ten Pence

Or something like that wasn't it ?

Yeah, top fare was 10p. I used to live at Crimicar lane on edge of Dore Moor, the bus from city centre took 45 minutes, still only 10p.

[TWGL1]

Up to 13900 sold

14500 last season

Looking at what’s left on the site I would have thought it’s nearer 15,000 , that’s really disappointing if true, especially the uptick in sales recently.

[Rjk]

Looking at what’s left on the site I would have thought it’s nearer 15,000 , that’s really disappointing if true, especially the uptick in sales recently.

I wouldn't have said that was really disappointing, it's more than we got last season isn't it?

[Der Kaiser]

Looking at what’s left on the site I would have thought it’s nearer 15,000 , that’s really disappointing if true, especially the uptick in sales recently.

Think that's pretty good considering the tripe that has been served up for the last few years, in addition to a cost of living crisis. The club should thank their lucky stars it's that high.

[The Lone Gunman]

Looking at what’s left on the site I would have thought it’s nearer 15,000....

Hasn't it been shown on numerous occasions that looking at the ticketing site doesn't necessarily present an accurate picture? People have often predicted attendances based on that and been well wide of the mark.

[TWGL1]

Hasn't it been shown on numerous occasions that looking at the ticketing site doesn't necessarily present an accurate picture? People have often predicted attendances based on that and been well wide of the mark.

I was told by a representative of the club that ticket sales were around 13,900 prior to Ramsey being signed that’s all,I guess we will find out sooner rather than later.

[BLUETIT]

I was told by a representative of the club that ticket sales were around 13,900 prior to Ramsey being signed that’s all,I guess we will find out sooner rather than later.

We found out last night at the SLO MEETING, 13,900 at the moment, that’s from the main person involved in sales

[TWGL1]

We found out last night at the SLO MEETING, 13,900 at the moment, that’s from the main person involved in sales

Ok thanks , appreciate the feedback

[dml1954]

We found out last night at the SLO MEETING, 13,900 at the moment, that’s from the main person involved in sales

Over 1400 have been sold (including hospitality) since Ramsey signed and the club announced that ‘over 13000’ had been sold a couple of weeks before. Simple maths would therefore indicate that there is something wrong with the figure that you were given. It looks to be out of date. Plus at the time the club announced the 13000 sales figure, there were around 8900 still available to buy online and there are now around 6200. The main blocks of the Canton end are basically sold out.

[BLUETIT]

Over 1400 have been sold (including hospitality) since Ramsey signed and the club announced that ‘over 13000’ had been sold a couple of weeks before. Simple maths would therefore indicate that there is something wrong with the figure that you were given. It looks to be out of date. Plus at the time the club announced the 13000 sales figure, there were around 8900 still available to buy online and there are now around 6200. The main blocks of the Canton end are basically sold out.

So the TICKET OFFICE MANAGER told us porkie pies !!!!

I think I’d rather believe her

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

We found out last night at the SLO MEETING, 13,900 at the moment, that’s from the main person involved in sales

Not really very good then

No surprise with us

We are simply not a big club and never will be

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

Hasn't it been shown on numerous occasions that looking at the ticketing site doesn't necessarily present an accurate picture? People have often predicted attendances based on that and been well wide of the mark.

It's been shown on numerous occasions that for whatever reasons we don't have the support level we should or that people think we should have

I think people were being totally unrealistic when they thought Ramsey signing would swell the gates

[BLUETIT]

Not really very good then

No surprise with us

We are simply not a big club and never will be

14,500 last season, which included half year season tickets.

They are actually in front of last season