therams69 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Hi all Guessing many are waiting for an update so here we go. Its worth noting that since Sam Rush has been in his position I have had 1 positive meeting with him and also a couple of phone calls. Always seems to have the time of day so just putting that out there. Many of you know I believe strongly and passionately in 3 things. 1. Improving the atmosphere at Pride Park. 2. Safe Standing 3. Cheaper ticket prices I also want it to be known that Nigel Clough has been absolutely fantastic in anything that has been suggested and has brought to the table his own ideas. Had many sit down chats regarding the atmosphere at Pride Park and its something he strongly believes in. Also he has been a very big campaigner for the safe standing introduction, not just at Derby but in general. Even took time to feature in the safe standing movie which is helping the campaign so a BIG thank you to him. Many probably do not see that side to him but he is very passionate about all this atmosphere. Okay now I have licked arse, all true though! Many will probably know by now regarding the ST prices for season 13/14 and some price increases. I am not here to discuss the rise in disabled fans or OAPS etc, purely concerning the South Stand and anything related. During the Tom Glick era I had asked and petitioned for the SE Corner to be the area for away fans to move to for season 2013/2014. Now of course Sam has taken over and unfortunately due to the change in hands this has not been carried out or agreed. Sam has assured me that it will be something that we will look into for the following year. There just simply is not enough time now to plan this big move for next season. However, the club have decided to re open the South Stand as far as Upper Tiers Block D and E with all the equivalent lower tiers being open. However, there are certain restrictions in place for this such as the bigger clubs wishing to bring more than 2000 fans. In this instance the fans in these blocks will need to be relocated.to the SW Corner which will be free of charge I believe. The away fans will still be located in the far side of the South Stand. This is because the club want them out of the way and not behind the goal, this is from a playing point of view as well. Nigel wishes for home fans to be behind both goals. I am currently speaking to Sam about possibly using the SW Corner as an alternative for clubs that wish to bring more than 2000. Like the Sheff Wed game for example. I have been assured that no away team will bring silly numbers to Pride Park again like Sheff Wed for example again where they had 5500 fans I think. The priority will be Derby fans now. So for next season we can be in the South Stand and be next to the away fans which should generate a great atmosphere. I have just reserved a block of 500 seats in the South Stand Block D. I am hoping this block will be unaffected when away fans wish to being more than 2000. This should be only for 4 games or so if the case anyway. And if we do need to relocate then everyone collectively will move together to the SW Corner so will still be a great atmosphere. This is still pending so please listen out. I am absolutely delighted that the club will only be charging £230 for an adult season ticket renewal and £280 for a new season ticket holder in these areas. That is £10 a game !!! So for all the fans that couldn't afford to go anymore and loved a bit of atmosphere head over to the South Stand. Fans in other areas of the ground that want to be part of the atmosphere move over. The reason I have reserved a block of seats is because I understand some fans may move over simply just because of the price which I do understand. If you want to do that then of course that's up to you but we should only be aiming for supporters that wish to be vocal to be in this area if we wish Pride Park to be special again. (south stand block D) I would encourage any fans in the SE Corner that are serious about improving the atmosphere to move to the South Stand Block D behind the goal. The SE Corner has been in serious decline over the years, time for a fresh approach now and actually pull that ball into the back of the net for Derby. Although its not ideally what we had originally wished for I am happy to have just got the South Stand open for home fans. None of these empty seats, new fans and old fans will hopefully return to Pride Park. Any fans wishing to be in the reserved South Stand Block D please just quote any of my below names. Actually feeling really positive already about next season!!! Nick @dcfc_flagman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Thanks Nick Can you confirm soemthing for me though - may need you to contact the club to find out. We are currently in NE corner and CAT D - if we want to renew and relocate to the newly available South Stand seats do we have to renew at £300 pound each and then relocate in the relocation week and get a refund, or are we able to renew and relocate at the same time and pay the £230 renewal. With those seasts not being on sale last season I cant see any reason why we couldnt renew and relocate at the same time without waiting until mid april for reloaction week to open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Tibbs Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 That's a cracking price, especially now I'll be paying adult prices. I like a sing song too, see yer there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therams69 Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 Davo I imagine you will be able to relocate immediately mate and pay the lower rate as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Davo I imagine you will be able to relocate immediately mate and pay the lower rate as well. I'll try and talk the missus into it and ring the ticket office and let evveryone know how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Nick, do you know if the stewards plan to turn a blind eye to standing ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Nick, do you know if the stewards plan to turn a blind eye to standing ? yes, it's all standing in the upper east corner already? People moving with kids, won't want to be stuck in the middle of the permanent standees I doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Those prices are more than fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfc88888 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 The east stand is dead quiet, its like beachfront oap property. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 The east stand is dead quiet, its like beachfront oap property. erm, that's the west stand? Where do you sit? Block A? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curb Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 How much for kids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 How much for kids? whats the lowest you 'll take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfc88888 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 erm, that's the west stand? Where do you sit? Block A? Yeah that does sound more like the west stand, its just the atmosphere is quiet nowadays so its like beachfront property in Florida. Only minus the sun, sand and happiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1996RAM Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 ^^^ Just about to ask the same thing, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curb Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 whats the lowest you 'll take? How much do you want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Can they clean and wash the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JW- Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Is that a record amount of slashes in a thread title?? The man deserves a medal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Opps! Forgot it was Nicks thread! He don't like it when we go off topic on his threads! Get ready for a bollockin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozza Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Opps! Forgot it was Nicks thread! He don't like it when we go off topic on his threads! Get ready for a bollockin. yea, show some respect, man.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curb Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Can they clean and wash the car? Now I know you're joking, he can't even clean and wash himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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