Season Tickets 24/25

[The_Sheriff]

1 hour ago, Kinder said:

I could do with some advice please. Haven’t renewed yet as my lad wants to move. We’re in the West Lower and it’s pretty quiet. The players’ families sit in the block on the left and there isn’t much atmosphere around us. I don’t mind it but he loves our away days and wants to be in the South Stand. There aren’t any season tickets available though and when I contacted the club, they said there might be some after the renewals deadline but can’t guarantee it. It seems unlikely to me.

Looking at the rest of the ground, the only area with 2 seats together that I think would be a better atmosphere is in block I of the East Upper. Does anyone sit around here? It’s close to the away fans, so is it rowdy? 

Tough one due to your category.

I would relocate now to the SW if I was you. That way you get your loyalty early bird discount and you go to a cheaper area where you want to be anyway.

Then, when those who dont renew seats come available you can move again?

 

 

Edited April 22 by The_Sheriff
Poor grammar

[Kinder]

7 hours ago, The_Sheriff said:

Tough one due to your category.

I would relocate now to the SW if I was you. That way you get your loyalty early bird discount and you go to a cheaper area where you want to be anyway.

Then, when those who dont renew seats come available you can move again?

 

 

Thanks mate but there aren’t any pairs of seats in the SW, only singles.

[England Ram]

8 hours ago, Kinder said:

I could do with some advice please. Haven’t renewed yet as my lad wants to move. We’re in the West Lower and it’s pretty quiet. The players’ families sit in the block on the left and there isn’t much atmosphere around us. I don’t mind it but he loves our away days and wants to be in the South Stand. There aren’t any season tickets available though and when I contacted the club, they said there might be some after the renewals deadline but can’t guarantee it. It seems unlikely to me.

Looking at the rest of the ground, the only area with 2 seats together that I think would be a better atmosphere is in block I of the East Upper. Does anyone sit around here? It’s close to the away fans, so is it rowdy? 

We have our season tickets on the back row of the East Lower block I so are very close to the block above.
I wouldn't call either block rowdy but it is a good atmosphere compared to many areas of the ground. My dad is 76 and uses a walking stick so we can't go in to the south stand as he'd struggle to cope. My son is 19 so we strike the balance of being in an area with some atmosphere while still being able to have my dad enjoy himself. We've been there for 10 years this year so do enjoy the area. The view isn't too bad in the first half where you may have to crane your neck around the next person to see any action in the North East corner. Its an amazing view in the second half if we are shooting towards the South stand.

The challenge we've had in the lower block is people standing on occasion in front of us which means our row also have to stand or perch to be able to see, which causes friction with a few people on the front of the upper block I who then complain that they can't see.

Me and my lad don't mind the standing, and actually prefer it and would love some safe standing there, but my dad struggles on the odd game it happens etc.

These complaints from those people have actually gone as far as the Club, the council and EFL which has meant the club have had to try and do something about it. Even had some of the Clowe's team sitting in the area to see for themselves what happens etc.

Further up upper block I there is a section of fans who do stand, who haven't been complained about so it is most matches, so if the available tickets are in and around those you may find yourself standing.
 

If you can't get into the south stand and want some atmosphere and don't mind the potential of standing I'd recommend the upper and lower I blocks to get a season ticket. Although I don't think the lower block is open for season tickets as they have stopped new purchases over the last two years.

Hope that helps.

[CBRammette]

8 hours ago, Kinder said:

I could do with some advice please. Haven’t renewed yet as my lad wants to move. We’re in the West Lower and it’s pretty quiet. The players’ families sit in the block on the left and there isn’t much atmosphere around us. I don’t mind it but he loves our away days and wants to be in the South Stand. There aren’t any season tickets available though and when I contacted the club, they said there might be some after the renewals deadline but can’t guarantee it. It seems unlikely to me.

Looking at the rest of the ground, the only area with 2 seats together that I think would be a better atmosphere is in block I of the East Upper. Does anyone sit around here? It’s close to the away fans, so is it rowdy? 

We wanted to move last year so renewed existing tickets to get lower price and moved as soon as other non-renewing seats released. Even if we go up some wont be renewing. We are in block that had no seats shown as free in first phase. But guess that only works if you will be renewing somewhere regardless not if only going if can move. 

[minesahartington]

There’s loads of spare seats together at the City Ground. Awful atmosphere but swings and roundabouts?

[The_Sheriff]

1 hour ago, Kinder said:

Thanks mate but there aren’t any pairs of seats in the SW, only singles.

Oh really? Well I'm pretty certain after the deadline you will easily get 2 together in SW or if you are on the ball, the South Stand (I have 2 people next to me 100% not renewing in the South Stand) 

So I would secure the season ticket in this first phase at whatever seat then relocate, they will fund the difference when you relocate I would imagine. 

Last season I nearly went SW as lots of seats become available after deadline but decided against it. (Before the deadline there was minimal seats)

Edited April 23 by The_Sheriff

[ThePrisoner]

2 hours ago, Kinder said:

Thanks mate but there aren’t any pairs of seats in the SW, only singles.

How about the opposite end of the West stand. I sit here, a good mix of people, not really rowdy and you're right next to the South stand so you get the best of both worlds.

[Foreveram]

2 hours ago, England Ram said:

We have our season tickets on the back row of the East Lower block I so are very close to the block above.
I wouldn't call either block rowdy but it is a good atmosphere compared to many areas of the ground. My dad is 76 and uses a walking stick so we can't go in to the south stand as he'd struggle to cope. My son is 19 so we strike the balance of being in an area with some atmosphere while still being able to have my dad enjoy himself. We've been there for 10 years this year so do enjoy the area. The view isn't too bad in the first half where you may have to crane your neck around the next person to see any action in the North East corner. Its an amazing view in the second half if we are shooting towards the South stand.

The challenge we've had in the lower block is people standing on occasion in front of us which means our row also have to stand or perch to be able to see, which causes friction with a few people on the front of the upper block I who then complain that they can't see.

Me and my lad don't mind the standing, and actually prefer it and would love some safe standing there, but my dad struggles on the odd game it happens etc.

These complaints from those people have actually gone as far as the Club, the council and EFL which has meant the club have had to try and do something about it. Even had some of the Clowe's team sitting in the area to see for themselves what happens etc.

Further up upper block I there is a section of fans who do stand, who haven't been complained about so it is most matches, so if the available tickets are in and around those you may find yourself standing.
 

If you can't get into the south stand and want some atmosphere and don't mind the potential of standing I'd recommend the upper and lower I blocks to get a season ticket. Although I don't think the lower block is open for season tickets as they have stopped new purchases over the last two years.

Hope that helps.

Just to add, you say you are in Lower I and the persistent standing is above you in upper I but that’s actually upper J.

There is a pair of seats in upper I row D which is just in front of me, no persistent standing, good atmosphere, high enough not to get wet when it rains and a perfect view of the goal when we are attacking that end in the second half.

[sage]

10 hours ago, The_Sheriff said:

Tough one due to your category.

I would relocate now to the SW if I was you. That way you get your loyalty early bird discount and you go to a cheaper area where you want to be anyway.

Then, when those who dont renew seats come available you can move again?

 

 

I would agree. The SW upper has a decent atmosphere. Probably 3rd loudest after South Stand and the last dozen seats in the East Stand running up to the away fans. 

[Gaspode]

2 hours ago, minesahartington said:

There’s loads of spare seats together at the City Ground. Awful atmosphere but swings and roundabouts?

If they get relegated, do you think they'll be able to force the 10,000 on the waiting list to buy a ticket to make up for those that stop going?....

[Foreveram]

55 minutes ago, sage said:

I would agree. The SW upper has a decent atmosphere. Probably 3rd loudest after South Stand and the last dozen seats in the East Stand running up to the away fans. 

But there is only single seats available in the SW corner.

[Bessie1]

2 hours ago, The_Sheriff said:

Oh really? Well I'm pretty certain after the deadline you will easily get 2 together in SW or if you are on the ball, the South Stand (I have 2 people next to me 100% not renewing in the South Stand) 

So I would secure the season ticket in this first phase at whatever seat then relocate, they will fund the difference when you relocate I would imagine. 

Last season I nearly went SW as lots of seats become available after deadline but decided against it. (Before the deadline there was minimal seats)

I definitely recommend SW corner.  I’ve been in South Stand near SW corner since SS opened to home fans.  This season more than ever before, SW corner fans join in the singing and have often started chants - including the excellent “south stand, south stand start a song”!  Get on the ticket website early when it opens for general sale and you’ll have a good chance.

[sage]

49 minutes ago, Foreveram said:

But there is only single seats available in the SW corner.

post deadline? 

[Gerry Daly]

If you can hold your nerve and are prepared to stand the small extra cost(of losing your early bird discount etc), my advice would be to not renew. Then the second the seats go on general sale after all the renewal period has expired be ready to pounce online as a new customer. Like you do for away tickets. You might think that's a bit of a risk but I am certain you will get yourselves a pair of plum ones, anywhere in the ground, even in the South stand    

[Ram-Alf]

16 hours ago, Kinder said:

so is it rowdy? 

No I sit in the North Upper... 🖐️

[sage]

6 minutes ago, Gerry Daly said:

If you can hold your nerve and are prepared to stand the small extra cost(of losing your early bird discount etc), my advice would be to not renew. Then the second the seats go on general sale after all the renewal period has expired be ready to pounce online as a new customer. Like you do for away tickets. You might think that's a bit of a risk but I am certain you will get yourselves a pair of plum ones, anywhere in the ground, even in the South stand    

why?

You can renew with the early bird, then swap as soon as they go on general sale

[Gerry Daly]

1 hour ago, sage said:

why?

You can renew with the early bird, then swap as soon as they go on general sale

You can, but you have to go down the club or ring up etc. By which time people have nipped in online and snapped up the plum ones. You can't just swop online at 5 seconds past 10.00am. Or more likely 20 seconds before 10.00am. 

[sage]

8 minutes ago, Gerry Daly said:

You can, but you have to go down the club or ring up etc. By which time people have nipped in online and snapped up the plum ones. You can't just swop online at 5 seconds past 10.00am. Or more likely 20 seconds before 10.00am. 

Depends on your financial situation and whether taking a £100 hit affects you.

[ram59]

1 hour ago, sage said:

Depends on your financial situation and whether taking a £100 hit affects you.

Also depending on how many years you've built up, it could cost you more money over the next few seasons.

[Gerry Daly]

20 minutes ago, ram59 said:

Also depending on how many years you've built up, it could cost you more money over the next few seasons.

I think you would still get the continuity. You wouldn't have had a break in your season tickets. But yes Sage, I did say in the original post that it would cost you and you have to weigh that up. But it would be my advice if you want to get two together in the South stand. There are no easy solutions.