Season Tickets 2012/2013

[johnbc70]

Well if last year is anything to go by the club will be launching its season ticket offers for next season in around 6 weeks. I just hope they come up with some innovative ideas to help sales. I would like to see anyone buying a full price adult ticket getting a child's ticket for £0. It is a dilemma for the board as they need to sell season tickets but how generous can they be when the funds raised from season ticket will be I am guessing the bulk of PF's budget for the summer.

[Sammy7nil]

Under 5000 including Kids Students and OAP's looks a certainty.

Nothing Hibs can do in such a short space of time to win fans around.

[Scouse Hibee]

My laddie who is still at school will be 18 in feb which is when the installment plans starts, will I have to apply for an adult ticket for him this time around and adjust it to a student once he enrols at college/uni? Or can I apply for a student one and produce the proof of being a student when he gets it?

Can't believe I have already decided to renew!!!!!

[Leith Green]

For the first time in my 31 years and the past 20 as a season ticket holder I am considering not purchasing a season ticket next season.
I have come to the end of the road with the current set up Petrie etc, I will not fork out in excess of 400 quid to support an extremely flawed regime. I always have believed in supporting the club through thick and thin, the only way I can make my unhappiness speak is through not purchasing a season ticket though.

The way the genuine supporters are treated by the board is a disgrace, and the way the club is run is purely business first football second.

[Sumner]

.. no .. no thanks .. but nice of you to ask..

[matty_f]

I think it's going to have to be a busy and productive January window for Hibs to get season tickets back in any kind of numbers.

I don't think there will be that many folk knocking on the ticket office door desperate to part with their £400-odd quid to watch more of what we've seen this season. I'll renew, but more because I know the club are desperate for the money to improve the team.

[Sir David Gray]

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My laddie who is still at school will be 18 in feb which is when the installment plans starts, will I have to apply for an adult ticket for him this time around and adjust it to a student once he enrols at college/uni? Or can I apply for a student one and produce the proof of being a student when he gets it?

Can't believe I have already decided to renew!!!!!

I think I remember seeing this some time (although it's been a long day so don't quote me on it! ) that as long as you produce the metriculation card before a certain date (again, I think this is some time in September but could be wrong) then you're fine.

Best checking with the club, though, but I think that's how it works.

[Scouse Hibee]

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I think I remember seeing this some time (although it's been a long day so don't quote me on it! ) that as long as you produce the metriculation card before a certain date (again, I think this is some time in September but could be wrong) then you're fine.

Best checking with the club, though, but I think that's how it works.

Cheers

[Sir David Gray]

The numbers could be at an all time low for next season. If we get 5,000 then we'll be doing well.

There's not much demand for season tickets in the first division.

[Saorsa]

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The numbers could be at an all time low for next season. If we get 5,000 then we'll be doing well.

There's not much demand for season tickets in the first division.

There'll no be much demand for them in the SPL with a 20,000 seater stadium for the viewing of gash fitba.

[Franck Stanton]

At this time two years ago I swore I wouldn't buy another s/t till things improved. At start of last season, I gave in, and did renew as I listened to my heart and not my head. This time last year, I was cursing myself for being so stupid and during second half of season was giving friends / family the use of the ticket apart from around 2-3 games . At start of this season, I held out until the day before season started and told better half I was going to renew and as I put my coat on to go to do so she "had a word" with me and convinced me to stick to my principles and didn't renew, [first time since I got my first s/t in 1958] This season I haven't been to a game home or away. Still hurts and I still get the urge to go, however, it is becoming easier to just say "phutt it" and do something else. My point is, if this is the case for me, [anyone who knows me would noy believe I have stopped going], then can definately see a drastic fall in next years S/T sales. Sad days at E/R, sad, sad days indeed.

[Beefster]

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My laddie who is still at school will be 18 in feb which is when the installment plans starts, will I have to apply for an adult ticket for him this time around and adjust it to a student once he enrols at college/uni? Or can I apply for a student one and produce the proof of being a student when he gets it?

Can't believe I have already decided to renew!!!!!

I think you'll be able to apply for a student ST as long as you can produce his matriculation card by a certain date.

Edit: Been answered already.

[EasterRoad4Ever]

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For the first time in my 31 years and the past 20 as a season ticket holder I am considering not purchasing a season ticket next season.
I have come to the end of the road with the current set up Petrie etc, I will not fork out in excess of 400 quid to support an extremely flawed regime. I always have believed in supporting the club through thick and thin, the only way I can make my unhappiness speak is through not purchasing a season ticket though.

The way the genuine supporters are treated by the board is a disgrace, and the way the club is run is purely business first football second.

Also a 20+ yr ST holder, and already decided not to buy another next year - and I know of a few others doing same. Enough is enough. Thanks to Petrie's limited vision and ambition for the club, I'll have 10-13k spare seats to choose from each home game if I can stomach watching this lot any more.

As a fervent life-long supporter, I am saddened and angry at the way the club has been allowed to deteriorate to the current shambles by the Board and our absent, disinterested owner. I hope that Fenlon can turn this car-crash of a squad around, but I'm not prepared to fork out £425 without a clear, believable and well articulated strategy from the Hibs Board. Their silence at the moment is deafening.

[Don Giovanni]

Yes, the mail shots will be getting printed & prepared and the pricing structure may already be in place (i.e. status quo).

However, given how precarious our SPL status is, not to mention a pretty pathetic product on the park, the board will have a hard job attracting current season ticket holders to renew, nevermind pitching for new ones.

What are the current numbers?

I'd guess maybe 6500?
Down from a high of about 10,000. Thats awfy careless to lose so many regular customers.

We, the supporters, stood up and were counted when called upon a few years ago but managing this mess will be a real test of the boards mettle.

[johnbc70]

I am not sure what the stat is but it is something like you get 90% of your business from your existing customers, so there is going to have to be something special on offer for existing season ticket holders to renew. I do not think a free cup top up and a £10 voucher will cut it this time. Time for the marketing/sales team to earn their money!

[matty_f]

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I am not sure what the stat is but it is something like you get 90% of your business from your existing customers, so there is going to have to be something special on offer for existing season ticket holders to renew. I do not think a free cup top up and a £10 voucher will cut it this time. Time for the marketing/sales team to earn their money!

They can market it however they want, but I reckon that most season ticket holders would be more inclined naturally to renew than not. To this end, the marketing is a sweetener and helps retain and attract customers.

However, no matter how good the marketing is, you cannae polish a turd, and I reckon there are season ticket holders out there just now who wouldn't renew if the season ticket was free, never mind coming with a cup top-up.

IMHO, the ONLY thing that the board can do to get folk to renew, is get Fenlon's first pick players in and finish the season strongly. If we piss about getting in makeshift signings and players who are different (but no better) than what we have at the club, then the club will struggle to give season tickets away next year.

[Pretty Boy]

I've no idea if I'll buy a season ticket next year but i doubt it.

My Grandad, a season ticket holder for 20 years plus and a regular attendee for many moons before that has already said.he won't be renewing and has barely attended a game this season despite having a season ticket.

The board were warned that apathy was far more.dangerous than anger but that's what they have allowed to happen and its not outiwith the realms of possibly that crowds like the one midweek become a regular occurence.

[midlothianhibby]

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Also a 20+ yr ST holder, and already decided not to buy another next year - and I know of a few others doing same. Enough is enough. Thanks to Petrie's limited vision and ambition for the club, I'll have 10-13k spare seats to choose from each home game if I can stomach watching this lot any more.

As a fervent life-long supporter, I am saddened and angry at the way the club has been allowed to deteriorate to the current shambles by the Board and our absent, disinterested owner. I hope that Fenlon can turn this car-crash of a squad around, but I'm not prepared to fork out £425 without a clear, believable and well articulated strategy from the Hibs Board. Their silence at the moment is deafening.

Excellent post and sums up exactly how I feel. Followed them home and away for 30 years and now I can't stomach it anymore. Sad times indeed.

[Newhaven]

Does the hibs membership scheme lessen the impact of NOT having a season ticket?

[Saorsa]

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Does the hibs membership scheme lessen the impact of NOT having a season ticket?

What's the impact of no having a season ticket though? The cost of about one game, maybe a wee bit more? Hardly any value in a full adult season ticket anyway.

[KingFranck]

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I've no idea if I'll buy a season ticket next year but i doubt it.

My Grandad, a season ticket holder for 20 years plus and a regular attendee for many moons before that has already said.he won't be renewing and has barely attended a game this season despite having a season ticket.

The board were warned that apathy was far more.dangerous than anger but that's what they have allowed to happen and its not outiwith the realms of possibly that crowds like the one midweek become a regular occurence.

The way I'm feeling tonight next season I won't be renewing sick of that lot letting me down week in week out and this will be the first time in about 18 years I haven't renewed. My dad and brother have already said the same a couple of weeks ago. After today my 8 year old son has said he doesn't want to come back.
Well done Petrie back room staff and overpaid players you've lost 3 generations of Hibs fans with your performances this season.

[Newhaven]

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What's the impact of no having a season ticket though? The cost of about one game, maybe a wee bit more? Hardly any value in a full adult season ticket anyway.

Totally agree J and the UN1TY, Together as a family yadda yadda yadda is wearing thin on many.

[johnbc70]

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Totally agree J and the UN1TY, Together as a family yadda yadda yadda is wearing thin on many.

Know what you mean - this was last years 'rallying call' what will it be this year?

[Newhaven]

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Know what you mean - this was last years 'rallying call' what will it be this year?

Coco should have played his part by walking in the summer. I think this years one will be - Renew for the adventure

[TheEastTerrace]

You can't polish a turd (as someone has already pointed out) so results on the pitch will always drive season ticket sales (or not).

However, if the marketing 'effort' to sell this season's half season tickets is anything to go by, they definitely won't see people digging deep to stay with the club next season. Lazy, poor marketing, which smacks of complacency quite frankly

[TrinityHibs]

Not bothered I'll buy regardless as the option is a trip to Tesco in Cannonmills or to listen to the dafties on Sky. I like the guys around me so bring on the adventure whatever it is.

[Leith Green]

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Know what you mean - this was last years 'rallying call' what will it be this year?

The gash that gets trotted out to sell season tickets and jerseys is unreal.
" part of the bounce" or the "doon the slope jersey" unique to Hibs but worn by Tottenham 1 year earlier.

We get treated like complete muppets by the board and whats hard to believe is that there are some fans who still
swallow it, and fail to see the boards starring role in our demise.

15k for a new years derby, under 7k midweek , crowds about the 8k mark .. Team 2nd bottom and been in bottom 3 for 18 months..
countless failed managers..

People need to wake up fast and realise this board is making a real mess of things and if pressure isnt put on them to change their outlook then we are fast gonna be in big trouble.

[NAE NOOKIE]

Hibs fan .... season ticket holder ... love Hibs .... God I wish Edinburgh was a football town instead of being populated by a load of fair weather fans who go boo hoo and chuck the toys oot the pram every time the team gets crap. From a Real Hibs fan who loves his club no matter what.


Your arguments against this mean nothing to me, so called Hibs fans ,,,,,, What a joke you are !!!!

[Leith Green]

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Hibs fan .... season ticket holder ... love Hibs .... God I wish Edinburgh was a football town instead of being populated by a load of fair weather fans who go boo hoo and chuck the toys oot the pram every time the team gets crap. From a Real Hibs fan who loves his club no matter what.


Your arguments against this mean nothing to me, so called Hibs fans ,,,,,, What a joke you are !!!!

The joke is on us I'm affraid.. Maybe your Galashiels hotbed of football is too far away to realise that??

[Newhaven]

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Hibs fan .... season ticket holder ... love Hibs .... God I wish Edinburgh was a football town instead of being populated by a load of fair weather fans who go boo hoo and chuck the toys oot the pram every time the team gets crap. From a Real Hibs fan who loves his club no matter what.


Your arguments against this mean nothing to me, so called Hibs fans ,,,,,, What a joke you are !!!!

You should send this to the Marketing team at Hibs