I went into the shop today to swap my south stand season ticket voucher for one for the west stand for next sunday's match against crusaders. I and my friend like to have a bit more room at matches if possible and frequent the west stand. Today the shop staff swapped the tickets again no problem,but added "the standing tickets for this game are cheaper than your season ticket price for this game but we are not giving season ticket holders any refunds". I said "okay" and took my ticket for the crusaders game which had printed on it an adult admission price of £10 instead of the usual £17 for home matches. I went home and worked out that my early bird season ticket price of £171 means I pay just over £13 for every home game. Now I am not against the club trying to attract new fans by offering discounted tickets for matches where they feel there won't be much away support(quins,crusaders,catalan)and also trying to boost attendances for these fixtures but should it be done at the expense of someone who coughs up their hard earned in advance every year? If as i expect the catalan game is also one where discounted tickets are offered then that will probably mean any early bird offer for season ticket holders is now worthless as cheaper tickets are available leading up to the game in question. So,is it really worth buying a season ticket next year? Opinions please!

Well, isn't the South Stand usually more expensive than the West?

If they had the offer of £10/£5 for the South Stand for these games, I'd be a little annoyed as I am a South Stand season ticket holder, but the West is the "Away End" ... And when the Away support isn't going to be as good as say Wigan/Leeds/Saints etc, it's good that they are reducing the price for the odd game or two.

If you owned a West Stand season ticket and paid £171 Early Bird for it with these offers, then I could understand why you're annoyed, but in my opinion, you paid for a South Stand season ticket! (I know West isn't available in Season Ticket form anymore, but I hope you understand what I mean)

Not sure how much a season ticket was full price for the South stand, but even saving £21 buying discounted tickets I would expect you are still saving. Would prefer to watch from the South Stand so not an issue for me but I take your point.

I'm led to believe it's an offer that season ticket holders can bring a friend for a tenner I'll double check on that one myself

It was friend for a fiver in mine. Used it at the Quins game. Someone I know from Preston wanted to see Jedward, and I took the opportunity to introduce her the Rugby League.

I've just checked it's 10 and 5 for adults and kids respectively I can see the point but I suppose the club will look at it better fullish at half price than not at full price looks good on the stats and more revenue on merchadise sold

can you use that friend for a fiver in the season ticket at any game?

It said its down to availability.

If in doubt, try the club shop. They'll sort it out.

Yeah will do, ill pop in tomorrow. Does anybody know if the saints tickets are on sale yet? The website only shows 4/5 games and 3 of them we have already played

Crusaders have already sold 250 tickets as well.

I cans sort of see your point but you do have a south stand season ticket.
For me a season ticket isn't about saving money as I don't actually save any. I use the 6 month direct debit scheme which charges interest but it's all paid for by November...ish and I can cope with the DD as it comes out of the bank without me actually seeing it so to speak.
My point is that having the season ticket means I don't have to worry about the mad rush for the big games but most of all the missus (and rest of em) know that on match days.........I'm at the match. So don't be planning any family 'get-togethers' expecting me there cos I'm a season ticket holder and have to support my team !!!!
Know what I mean ??

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