FromBendThree 145 Posted November 22, 2021 13 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: If teams announce their full 1-7s now, then they will have nothing to announce and therefore little publicity in December/January/February when - season ticket purchases are at their peak. Can't imagine why anyone would buy a season ticket for speedway. Generally, they are poor value. Go on holiday and you 'free' week evaporates. Also, you lose the flexibility of not going if it is cold/wet/too hot/showing or if you don't feel well, or are isolating. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobHowe 56 Posted November 22, 2021 15 minutes ago, Baldyman said: Like I said,, my local doesn't cover speedway Mate, this is a Sheffield thread. The local newspapers in Sheffield cover speedway. However thanks to the beauty of social media we can all now read local newspaper’s coverage of speedway from around the country. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobHowe 56 Posted November 22, 2021 5 minutes ago, FromBendThree said: Can't imagine why anyone would buy a season ticket for speedway. Generally, they are poor value. Go on holiday and you 'free' week evaporates. Also, you lose the flexibility of not going if it is cold/wet/too hot/showing or if you don't feel well, or are isolating. Season tickets don’t suit everyone. Not everyone can afford them. But they do work for many fans. At the start of last season mine was worth it’s weight in gold as I had guaranteed entry during the restricted months. They also provide a good source of pre-season income for clubs who have significant expenditure to cover before the first paying customer comes through the turnstiles. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flappy 1,605 Posted November 22, 2021 35 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: If teams announce their full 1-7s now, then they will have nothing to announce and therefore little publicity in December/January/February when - season ticket purchases are at their peak. It's really not difficult, in fact it's a marketing teams dream if you know your team in advance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobHowe 56 Posted November 22, 2021 39 minutes ago, Flappy said: It's really not difficult, in fact it's a marketing teams dream if you know your team in advance Still waiting for the Sheffield 2022 team mate - seen as it’s common knowledge I’m sure you can share it with me…… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,370 Posted November 22, 2021 1 hour ago, FromBendThree said: Can't imagine why anyone would buy a season ticket for speedway. Generally, they are poor value. Go on holiday and you 'free' week evaporates. Also, you lose the flexibility of not going if it is cold/wet/too hot/showing or if you don't feel well, or are isolating. Think many Fans now buy a season ticket just to aid the Club financially.I certainly know a few who do. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,783 Posted November 22, 2021 2 hours ago, Skidder1 said: If teams announce their full 1-7s now, then they will have nothing to announce and therefore little publicity in December/January/February when - season ticket purchases are at their peak. Lynn did this the other year and it just seemed to wind people up the longer it went on. Understand the concept but not sure it's the best policy nowadays. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haza 1,774 Posted November 22, 2021 17 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: Lynn did this the other year and it just seemed to wind people up the longer it went on. Understand the concept but not sure it's the best policy nowadays. And if it’s all about season ticket sale and publicity nearer the new season start date there is then nothing to tell potential sponsors now when you’d think clubs will be chasing sponsors and the first thing I’d ask as a sponsor who your 1-7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BartoszZmarzlikFan 491 Posted November 22, 2021 17 hours ago, RobHowe said: When do you open your Christmas presents? Two weeks before? And do you know what you’re getting before you open them? Everybody does. For example you don't ask your Mrs. what she wants for Christmas for her to tell you that she wants a pair of earrings only to then go out Christmas shopping and buy her a watch instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon1983 557 Posted November 22, 2021 Holder, Starke, Musielek, Howarth, Ellis, TBC, Mountain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BartoszZmarzlikFan 491 Posted November 22, 2021 54 minutes ago, Falcon1983 said: Holder, Starke, Musielek, Howarth, Ellis, TBC, Mountain No Starke. Nielsen is TBC but the rest you've got right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted November 22, 2021 3 hours ago, Flappy said: It's really not difficult, in fact it's a marketing teams dream if you know your team in advance Depends on the team,,,,releasing a naff team too early can kill season ticket.sales Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flappy 1,605 Posted November 22, 2021 22 minutes ago, Baldyman said: Depends on the team,,,,releasing a naff team too early can kill season ticket.sales The happy clappers go anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobHowe 56 Posted November 22, 2021 3 hours ago, KingoftheTrack said: Everybody does. For example you don't ask your Mrs. what she wants for Christmas for her to tell you that she wants a pair of earrings only to then go out Christmas shopping and buy her a watch instead. There you go again with the “everybody does” and yet you’re wrong (again). I love surprises and will happily wait for Christmas Day. Bit boring if you know in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobHowe 56 Posted November 22, 2021 6 hours ago, Flappy said: This big surprise reveal is weird when it's common knowledge Yep, common knowledge and yet you can’t name the team….I’m guessing this is because you don’t actually know it. However I’m intrigued as why a fan of another team feels the need to venture into the Sheffield thread and criticise the way the club makes its team announcement for 2022. Have you nothing better or constructive to do with your life? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites