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I thought Batty looked iffy at Accrington, probably down to nerves though I guess.

I'll bite. In your hypothetical scenario, if the 'rest of the outfit' was 'equal to the rest of the Championship' then, by definition, we'd at least be on par with the best teams in the league. Ergo, we'd likely be a top 2 team. Obviously, that's nonsense.

8,100 versus 9,300 from last season. The latter figure includes half-season tickets and 18 game tickets, according to the LT. I've no idea how many of these we sold, but I imagine we're going to have to still shift a good number of full ST's to match last season.

Yes it was. Although, it's one thing doing it in a pre-season kickabout against trialists vying for a gig at League 1 Accrington. It's another thing completely doing it at Championship level. We saw what they're made of in the run in last season. Let's see if they can improve this season.

That's my opinion. We don't get the ball into the final third anywhere near quick enough, let alone create enough chances to score from. Plenty of justfiable talk on here of needing more fire power, but that's only any good if you get the ball to them sharply.

I'd be playing Barnes in his normal position. It's a big season for him and we need to see if he can cut it as a CB.

I went in the home end last time. no problems at all. Bought the tickets through the Accy website.

Being realistic, going off the prices Waggott charges, 9k is a decent effort. But that's not the point. We've only got to look at Preston and Bolton, two clubs of historically similar size and stature, who through attractive pricing policies, are putting our numbers to shame.

Yes I do - for both myself and my daughter.

Overpriced + none existant marketing = (maybe) 9k in sales Well done Swag. Just go.

What's the run rate, around 120/week or so? Wow....we could hit the dizzy heights of 9,000 by season start 🙌

Yep, you're right. Of course you are.

Aye OK, I'll jack in my FTSE100 job cos you think the company policy is wrong...

Of course everyone is entitled to leave, but there is such a thing as giving notice. For example, if I want a week off, I'm expected to give 4 week's notice.

The point being that even the dizzy heights of 9.500 - should we get there - is woefully embarassing considering what is happening elsewhere.

Let's be honest, 9,500 would be a slightly less dire outcome than the current 8,500. It says everything about the dumbing down of the operation when these numbers are being lauded as a success.

Some supporters will likely be treating this as their 'summer holiday' ie a nice few days away abroad whilst catching a Rovers game or two. The club should have promoted/advertised this well in advance so people can arrange leave from work, sort flights, hotels out etc. and generally make plans. It's poor that the club don't seemingly recognise this.

...and at least we'd get a decent pint down there 🤣

If the Ewood match day experience is of no interest, then we may as well watch them play on Feni Rec!

They've now pulled their original tweet which advertised it at £8, and re-tweeted at £10 If you don't laugh, you'd cry.

Tickets out for Accy. Adult price advertised at £8, go to pay and it's £10. They really are a shambles down at Ewood.

So a 25% increase then? Not to be sniffed at. no?

My point was not that as a club Manchester City 'deserve' their success - arguably they do considering the amount of money they've spent - but to label their fan base as 'deserving' above fans of other clubs, is sanctimonious drivel.

I don't get this 'City fans deserve it' nonsense. They don't deserve any more than say Wolves fans who watched fourth division football, or Bury fans who are now following their side around the non league, or for that matter, any other set of fans who follow their side come what may.

Of course PL football would bring thousands more through the gate. But to imply that reducing the price of tickets, assuming that all other things remain equal, wouldn't also increase numbers (albeit not to the same extent) flies in the face of business practice.