The blinkers come off - Club reaction to small crowds works!

[Coch]

"The Bluebirds have introduced]a radical scheme involving primary schools across South Wales, setting up a School’s Ticket League. Thousands of vouchers have been distributed to young pupils across the capital, allowing an adult and child to watch Russell Slade’s side in action at home for a combined price of just £15.

And the club say the first indications are the scheme has captured the imagination of young and old alike, with 2,000 extra adults and children in the Cardiff City Stadium’s Family Stand for the win over Preston last weekend. Chief executive Ken Choo has described the scheme as an attempt to ‘safeguard the long-term future of the club.’

As well as the reduced tickets, the club are offering schools other incentives to ensure pupils and their parents take up the chance to watch the Bluebirds in action. On a game-by-game basis, any school that uses 10 to 50 vouchers will get free tickets for preseason home friendly next term, schools using 51 to 99 get the tickets and a stadium tour for their class and schools using more than 100 get all that plus a visit from a Bluebirds’ player."

Hallelujah!

[poc]

"The Bluebirds have introduced]a radical scheme involving primary schools across South Wales, setting up a School’s Ticket League. Thousands of vouchers have been distributed to young pupils across the capital, allowing an adult and child to watch Russell Slade’s side in action at home for a combined price of just £15.

And the club say the first indications are the scheme has captured the imagination of young and old alike, with 2,000 extra adults and children in the Cardiff City Stadium’s Family Stand for the win over Preston last weekend. Chief executive Ken Choo has described the scheme as an attempt to ‘safeguard the long-term future of the club.’

As well as the reduced tickets, the club are offering schools other incentives to ensure pupils and their parents take up the chance to watch the Bluebirds in action. On a game-by-game basis, any school that uses 10 to 50 vouchers will get free tickets for preseason home friendly next term, schools using 51 to 99 get the tickets and a stadium tour for their class and schools using more than 100 get all that plus a visit from a Bluebirds’ player."

Hallelujah!

Thats a start but what about schools outside of the capital

[Colonel Cærdiffi]

That's great news, exactly the sort of steps you'd hope a sensible club with an eye on the future would take.

[BLUETIT]

Thats a start but what about schools outside of the capital

I believe, Amy the new "Fans Engagement Manager", is contacting schools in Newport & Blina Gwent as we speak. (thumb up smiley)

They got the full backing at the fans meeting on Monday. Those of us who attended anyway.

[Coch]

Welcome news as it is, this announcement is proof yet again that despite all the marches/posters/angst on message boards etc, the only protest that really pushes the buttons of the Cardiff City powers-that-be is.....SMALL CROWDS

[Rjk]

What a great idea.

[Lawnmower]

I believe, Amy the new "Fans Engagement Manager", is contacting schools in Newport & Blina Gwent as we speak. (thumb up smiley)

They got the full backing at the fans meeting on Monday. Those of us who attended anyway.

Yes, Newport and Valleys Schools next to be invited.

Personally I'd let them all have it - every week. Open the top stand and fill it with kids.

[Sloop_Jon_Bee]

Yes, Newport and Valleys Schools next to be invited.

Personally I'd let them all have it - every week. Open the top stand and fill it with kids.

I agree.