Ticket information for Rochdale games

[anne honemous]

I would think that 99% of season ticket holders at the Rovers just want as many supporters at cup games as possible, it is part of supporting the club.
 I do anyway.

I still think the Rochdale FA Cup game is over-priced considering the product on offer.

There will be much worse prices about for games in the same round, but at a stage so far away from Wembley, clubs shouldn't be breaking the £10 Minimum threshold - there's no reason to.

[IDM]

Sorry I disagree, a FA Cup 3rd round tie against a club in the same division is still less than a regular league fixture..

In comparison, £15 is fair..

[anne honemous]

Sorry I disagree, a FA Cup 3rd round tie against a club in the same division is still less than a regular league fixture..

In comparison, £15 is fair..

In comparison between the two, then possibly you're right.

Then again, I think £15 would be an acceptable price for League One games and anything above that is starting to take the pee.

About 10 years ago, I think the average price in League One was about £18-£20. Now, it must be something closer to £23-£25.

For the product on offer, I feel this is too high.

If prices keep going the same way, then I think it's only a matter of time before attendances fall through the floor, especially as nowadays there's more competition than ever from other forms of entertainment (cinemas, PS4s, Xboxs, etc).

That said, I think lower division clubs like ourselves have started to realise over the last few years that we can't bump up prices too much, because there is a point where fans will walk away and do other stuff.

[drfchound]

Our home fans per game is up this season.

[anne honemous]

Our home fans per game is up this season.

But considerably down on our Championship days!

[drfchound]

Our home fans per game is up this season.

But considerably down on our Championship days!

As you would expect.
Standard of opposition, name of opposition clubs and players.
Novelty of being in the Championship after 50 years away.

[anne honemous]

Our home fans per game is up this season.

But considerably down on our Championship days!

Partly, I agree.

But ticket prices haven't come down from the Championship days when just about everything else has.

I'm no expert, but I bet third and fourth tier clubs in any other Western European country aren't paying the equivalent of what we're doing.

Football should be more affordable for everyone.




As you would expect.
Standard of opposition, name of opposition clubs and players.
Novelty of being in the Championship after 50 years away.

[RedJ]

Most clubs at level 3 in western Europe aren't professional, I wouldn't have thought.

[The Red Baron]

I bought my ticket for the Rochdale FA Cup game yesterday. Ironically as a STH the discounted Rochdale League game is probably going to be the first home League game I'll miss this season. Never been a fan of Friday night games, although I can understand why we're doing it.

[anne honemous]

Most clubs at level 3 in western Europe aren't professional, I wouldn't have thought.

It's still the third tier, being 'professional' doesn't necessarily make the product any better.

I think the biggest problem in this country is because rip-off ticket prices have occurred over such a long and sustained period of time, especially at top levels, lower clubs have followed suit and fans have generally become accustomed to inflated prices across the board, and ultimately accepted them at face value.

In France, for example, Monaco's tickets for their supposedly unattractive games against teams like Metz, Amiens, Dijon, Guingamp, etc, start at 5 Euros for Adults.

In England, there's a cap at £30 for away fans at Premier League game!

Now I'm sure the Premier League clubs, with vast amounts of extra money and revenue compared to Ligue 1 clubs, could afford to not charge an amount more than six times that of one of the top clubs in France.

The product is certainly not six times better than Ligue 1, either.

It's a shame the Government, FA and any legislative body with a bit of clout can't step in and put a reasonable cap on ticket prices, to bring them in line with what our friends are paying on the continent.

[RedJ]

Most clubs at level 3 in western Europe aren't professional, I wouldn't have thought.

It's still the third tier, being 'professional' doesn't necessarily make the product any better.

No. But semi-pro football tends to be cheaper as a general rule.

[RedJ]

Football admission in this country is ridiculously inflated anyway. In the Czech Republic - or Czechia, if you prefer - you can watch a Sparta Prague game for about £4.20. And we all know the way German football works (assuming you don't buy through a tout of course which can cost a small fortune).

[knockers]

Redj you can also get a beer for 70p (sometimes cheaper) and a three course meal for your £4.20 so this comparison doesn't really stack up.

[RedJ]

Not really sure how that does anything to counter my point...

[knockers]

Cost of living?

[DMnumber4]

Sorry I disagree, a FA Cup 3rd round tie against a club in the same division is still less than a regular league fixture..

In comparison, £15 is fair..

I'm sure when Rovers left OBV, the 'on the gate' price of an adult standing on the pop side was £16.

Eleven years on; better facilities, similar standard of football etc etc

[RedJ]

Cost of living?

Well maybe so, but the cost of living in Germany isn't massively different to ours and they don't charge a fortune for football tickets.

But even so, £4.20 to watch the best football team in the country?

[RoversAlias]

Anne - comparing to the third tier level of any other league in Europe (or anywhere) isn't a fair comparison to make because the standard isn't as good. Most by that level aren't professional, the English game is just a different beast to most other countries in terms of depth and breadth.

[German Rover]

Anne - comparing to the third tier level of any other league in Europe (or anywhere) isn't a fair comparison to make because the standard isn't as good. Most by that level aren't professional, the English game is just a different beast to most other countries in terms of depth and breadth.

And the fact we've gradually been ripped off. A little increase here and there, talk of better facilities adds a little bit more. Before you know it £26 in the third tier
It isn't right!

[anne honemous]

Anne - comparing to the third tier level of any other league in Europe (or anywhere) isn't a fair comparison to make because the standard isn't as good. Most by that level aren't professional, the English game is just a different beast to most other countries in terms of depth and breadth.

If the English game is that good, why have we not come anywhere close to winning a major international mens tournament in the last 20 years?

Germany, as poor as their standard must be, are clearly doing something right if they keep getting to the final four of major international tournaments.

I think the word 'professional' is a little bit ambiguous as training more times a week that part-time players and employing a guy on a decent wage who tells players how many bits of fruit and veg they should eat each week, doesn't necessarily make the end product any better.

[RedJ]

May not make the end product better but I'd bet it increases the costs they have to cover.

[Padge_DRFC]

Is it £10 for Rochdale fans as well?

[Padge_DRFC]

Also £15 showed no interest in the second round for a more appealing fixture against one of our local rivals. Having said that from a profit perspective there will be probably slightly less tickets sold but the extra fiver will make more than the tenner tickets in my opinion

[Lesonthewest]

Third round of the FA Cup for £15 is a snip in my opinion, fellow league opposition or not. No league pressure & the added edge of 90 minutes of cup football with the potential to make round four & more revenue for the club. Well done to the club.

[NickDRFC]

Anne - comparing to the third tier level of any other league in Europe (or anywhere) isn't a fair comparison to make because the standard isn't as good. Most by that level aren't professional, the English game is just a different beast to most other countries in terms of depth and breadth.

If the English game is that good, why have we not come anywhere close to winning a major international mens tournament in the last 20 years?

Germany, as poor as their standard must be, are clearly doing something right if they keep getting to the final four of major international tournaments.

I think the word 'professional' is a little bit ambiguous as training more times a week that part-time players and employing a guy on a decent wage who tells players how many bits of fruit and veg they should eat each week, doesn't necessarily make the end product any better.

He says quite clearly that he’s referring to the depth rather than the quality at the top. Having a better third division than our counterparts is obviously not going to turn us into World Cup winners!

[RoversAlias]

Anne - comparing to the third tier level of any other league in Europe (or anywhere) isn't a fair comparison to make because the standard isn't as good. Most by that level aren't professional, the English game is just a different beast to most other countries in terms of depth and breadth.

If the English game is that good, why have we not come anywhere close to winning a major international mens tournament in the last 20 years?

Germany, as poor as their standard must be, are clearly doing something right if they keep getting to the final four of major international tournaments.

I think the word 'professional' is a little bit ambiguous as training more times a week that part-time players and employing a guy on a decent wage who tells players how many bits of fruit and veg they should eat each week, doesn't necessarily make the end product any better.

Nick's said it, but yes if you think the standard of League One has any bearing whatsoever on whether or not England can win the World Cup then I don't know what to tell you. Obviously the events of Doncaster v Oldham have as much bearing on the national team as my Christmas dinner vegetable preferences do.

[the vicar]

Sorry I disagree, a FA Cup 3rd round tie against a club in the same division is still less than a regular league fixture..

In comparison, £15 is fair..

In comparison between the two, then possibly you're right.

Then again, I think £15 would be an acceptable price for League One games and anything above that is starting to take the pee.

About 10 years ago, I think the average price in League One was about £18-£20. Now, it must be something closer to £23-£25.

For the product on offer, I feel this is too high.

If prices keep going the same way, then I think it's only a matter of time before attendances fall through the floor, especially as nowadays there's more competition than ever from other forms of entertainment (cinemas, PS4s, Xboxs, etc).

That said, I think lower division clubs like ourselves have started to realise over the last few years that we can't bump up prices too much, because there is a point where fans will walk away and do other stuff.

Anne If you don't like the price then stay at home job done

[ravenrover]

Anne - comparing to the third tier level of any other league in Europe (or anywhere) isn't a fair comparison to make because the standard isn't as good. Most by that level aren't professional, the English game is just a different beast to most other countries in terms of depth and breadth.

If the English game is that good, why have we not come anywhere close to winning a major international mens tournament in the last 20 years?

Germany, as poor as their standard must be, are clearly doing something right if they keep getting to the final four of major international tournaments.

I think the word 'professional' is a little bit ambiguous as training more times a week that part-time players and employing a guy on a decent wage who tells players how many bits of fruit and veg they should eat each week, doesn't necessarily make the end product any better.

And how many of the last World Cup winning team actually play in Germany? Genuine question as I have no idea

[The Red Baron]

Anne - comparing to the third tier level of any other league in Europe (or anywhere) isn't a fair comparison to make because the standard isn't as good. Most by that level aren't professional, the English game is just a different beast to most other countries in terms of depth and breadth.

If the English game is that good, why have we not come anywhere close to winning a major international mens tournament in the last 20 years?

Germany, as poor as their standard must be, are clearly doing something right if they keep getting to the final four of major international tournaments.

I think the word 'professional' is a little bit ambiguous as training more times a week that part-time players and employing a guy on a decent wage who tells players how many bits of fruit and veg they should eat each week, doesn't necessarily make the end product any better.

And how many of the last World Cup winning team actually play in Germany? Genuine question as I have no idea

Of the 23 man squad that won the 2014 World Cup, 16 were playing in the Bundesliga. Of the rest, four were playing in the Premier League, two in Serie A and one in La Liga.

[ravenrover]

Thank you TRB