On 03/12/2018 at 21:23, Proudtobeblue&white said:

I was just looking back as I have only ever been to Newcastle once for a match, it was a bloody awful April night in 1981, just over 13,000 there, we were in an open end, and I remember getting drenched. We were attempting promotion under HK, but it was a drab 0-0 draw. I had to look it up, as it wasn't in my book of past Rovers dreams.

I was at that night match too.  It was Easter.  Both me and my mate were 21 that month and went up there for a few days, driving around the area with a huge Radio Blackburn sun-screen sticker on his windscreen!!!  There was an advert on TV at the time about Tudor Crisps starring a Geordie lad wearing a black & white scarfe.  Mr Plod "ordered" us to stop singing about Rishy Crisps.  I love to remind my Geordie customers about the days they didn't get 50K gates but none of them ever believe me.  The whole ground was an absolute car crash at the time.  I think we beat them 3-0 at Ewood just a couple of weeks later?

Just now, Biz said:

I’ll try and make this easy for you Boris;

I don’t think it’s as much of a problem as people are suggesting it is. One poster even changed his story from being put off by “ticketing policy” to geographical reasons after one response - and another I’m “trolling” apparently, is on his 3rd or 4th account of the year....

The reality is simple. Whilst this avoidable cost might be not helping, the only key hindrance to filling up Ewood is attraction of the tie. 

You know, you can view casual fans/lapsed fans and their reasons in your own way without needing to be frustrated because I have my own opinion on them...

Biz.

I did not "change my story". And am pretty sure that I am not the only person greatly offended that you seemingly can't be arsed to actually read people's considered posts.

Maybe we should all type more slowly for those of you who are slow to understand.

Should any business present any sort of obstacle to an easy, friction-free transaction it will inevitably adverseley affect some elements of their target clients. Fact. Not rocket science.

I would assume that Waggott has already factored potential lost sales, into his budget. However, this debate is not about revenue. It's about numbers of bums on seats.

3 hours ago, Biz said:

Firstly why do you need a bank card when you can phone up, pre order and then pay cash?

Secondly - your entire argument about being difficult to do business with is ironically punctuated by your lack of ability to pay via bank? Come on, its 2018 for christ sake.

Thirdly - if your son had a problem with the cost of the tickets at home... How on earth is he justifying going to away Games? They are generally the same or more expensive.

No offence intended, but your argument as rationale is flawed. I have some opinions about improving sales at Ewood but I don't think anyone can turn around and say the sole reason for not being involved or support is the customer relationship - its not second to none anymore, but its certainly not the joke people are suggesting.

Answers to your questions -

Due to several reduncancies, and resultant crash of my credit score, my financial circumstances dictate that I am only allowed to have a "Basic" bank account from which I cannot make transfers nor have a card.

Pre-ordering necesitates the use of a card to guarantee purchases prior to turning up at Ewood and paying cash in person - I don't have a card ergo I can't pre-order.

Many many people today are in the same financial position (the FT reports that more Basic bank accounts were opened in 2017 than any other type of account) we can only use cash.  Those of you with access to credit need to to think about others not so fortunate.  And the club needs to think about us too.  They should be looking to maximise attendance from all sectors of the fan base, not just the financially fortunate.

Also, I never said my son couldn't afford to go to Ewood. Apart from simple geography, it's more financially logical for him to attend away games where he knows he is paying the same price as everybody else.

Scrap the Waggott Tax!!!!

Sorry to be pedantic but Archibald's debut was v Birmingham 19th December 1987.  I remember 'cos my missus went into labour and I missed the game. Bloody kid hung on in there and wasn't born til the 20th!!

Good on you CP.  You sound like a good guy.  Unfortunately too many of your fans aren't like you.  I know several regulars, including a couple of season ticket holders, who are giving tomorrow a swerve because of the inevitable hasssle tomorrow.  In all honesty if I didn't have a season ticket I wouldn't go either.  In my 50+ years of going to Ewood, Leeds fans have been worsened only by Celtic.  Even our six-fingered friends up the M65 have been better behaved.  Nothing personal CP, but I'm sure it's not the first time you've heard something like this. Enjoy your day - but not the result!!!

Somebody help please.  I'm confused regarding this red button lark.  I have basic Sky.  Not Sky Sports.  Can I get the match or not?

12 hours ago, Rover_Shaun said:

Don't worry the robbing barstewards will make it up by stuffing late arrivals for £3

Well they won't make it from me nor the other people I know who have been refused. We wont be going at all. I did say 5 people but that equates to 10 season tickets. There must be lots of others. It all adds up.

Zebra would appear to be really strict. I've had no problem sorting my Direct Debit via Premium Credit for the last few years. But Zebra have turned me down. They've also turned down four other people I know. That's at least five of us who will not be at Ewood next season!!! 

Awful shirt. The blue is far too light and should be over the heart. Won't be buying this.