Is it really that difficult to grasp? The free tickets aren't for CARD sympathizers, they're intended to attract locals without much prior interest in Charlton. CARD protestors turning up on their dime is certainly an own goal.
Is it really that difficult to grasp? The free tickets aren't for CARD sympathizers, they're intended to attract locals without much prior interest in Charlton. CARD protestors turning up on their dime is certainly an own goal.
You'd think so, but they appear to have sent the flyer to people already on their database as ticket purchasers, thereby potentially cannibalising their own revenue. It's about as clueless as it gets.
Already got myself a free ticket a la the Burnley game. More than happy to be there for free. This is a genuinely very good idea. He nice to see a fairly fill up valley for less than half the revenue than they would probably expect.
Hopefully those taking advantage of the CARD free ticket initiative won't then spend the money they have saved on purchases inside the ground as this would defeat the object.
Is it really that difficult to grasp? The free tickets aren't for CARD sympathizers, they're intended to attract locals without much prior interest in Charlton. CARD protestors turning up on their dime is certainly an own goal.
Is that why the card post says for supporters across the country then.
Great idea. No longer an SE7 resident but am happy to act as a technical advisor on all things SE7 so no-one falls into enemy hands. The last thing we need is another Gordon Jackson incident: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0wNl66tT3Q
PS Out of interest what are the terms and conditions at the bottom of the flyer and I wonder what they are going to do with the copies of driving licences/passports they are taking?
A useful small protest suggested by CARD. The regime has not changed, KM still there and along with RD ruining our club. There needs to be protests of coordinated and effective levels. They must be forced out.
Is it really that difficult to grasp? The free tickets aren't for CARD sympathizers, they're intended to attract locals without much prior interest in Charlton. CARD protestors turning up on their dime is certainly an own goal.
Is that why the card post says for supporters across the country then.
I think you are confusing CAFC's aims and CARD's
CAFC want to target people in SE7 (by itself not a terrible marketing idea but as ever badly thought out, executed and not part of a wider plan).
CARD are aiming to subvert that idea and pass any tickets they can get their hands on on to fans from anywhere in the country.
Great initiative but far more worrying is that the current business strategy for the club is to allow their core product to become so toxic that they can't even give it away for free successfully.
I dont have an MBA but would it not make more sense to retain a half-decent football team which some people might actually pay money to watch?
Based on recent evidence, CARD are clearly better qualified to operate CAFC than Ms Nightmeire.
Hopefully those taking advantage of the CARD free ticket initiative won't then spend the money they have saved on purchases inside the ground as this would defeat the object.
This is absolutely bound to happen imo. Plus if we win (!) some may come back and buy a ticket next time, or even be tempted to buy a ST again, so it'd be doing the club's job for them.
Is it really that difficult to grasp? The free tickets aren't for CARD sympathizers, they're intended to attract locals without much prior interest in Charlton. CARD protestors turning up on their dime is certainly an own goal.
Is that why the card post says for supporters across the country then.
I think you are confusing CAFC's aims and CARD's
CAFC want to target people in SE7 (by itself not a terrible marketing idea but as every badly thought out, executed and not part of a wider plan).
CARD are aiming to subvert that idea and pass any tickets they can get their hands on on to fans from anywhere in the country.
Sorry misread lookies post. Thanks for correcting me
Hopefully those taking advantage of the CARD free ticket initiative won't then spend the money they have saved on purchases inside the ground as this would defeat the object.
This is absolutely bound to happen imo. Plus if we win (!) some may come back and buy a ticket next time, or even be tempted to buy a ST again, so it'd be doing the club's job for them.
The net revenue from the ancillary activities (below hospitality) is really not that significant because of cost of sale and the fact that lots of people who attend will spend nothing on them. The money is in tickets and they won 't be able to develop much new paying support in League One regardless unless the team is consistently successful on the pitch and likely to win promotion.
The flyers are being handed out at Charlton station this morning
Aw, so gutted I'm not there, was originally due to be heading back to Gatwick today. Would have loved to have tried the old "I've just moved from America, I'd love to go to a real English soccer game!!! Is this like Manchester United? Or Totten-Ham?"
Bagged myself 4, if I can't offload them to friends/family will bring them down to the pub.
Was quite funny getting them on Friday actually, got given a right grilling by the lady there!
- 'how did you hear about this?': - 'how many do you need'... 'It's up to 4, right?'... 'yes *rolls eyes*, but how many do you NEED?'... 'umm, 4' - Initially wasn't going to get given them because the address on their system from several years ago (SE3) is different to last month's council tax bill (SE7)
Came away feeling like I'd really inconvenienced them!
@Oh_Yoni_Boy@PeterGage has messaged you but on the activity page where you won't get a notification. He wants one of your tickets for his donkey I think
Hi Yoni. I live near Milton Keynes and have not renewed my season ticket this year due to the ownership/CEO problems. I was part of the protest all season, handing out leaflets etc.
Is it possible that I could have one of your free tickets to make my trip to Charlton worthwhile, so I that I don't put any money into the regime. I would donate £20 to CARD on the day, in the pub, as a show of goodwill for the cause and to demonstrate that I am not just after a "freebie".
I would feel reluctant to make the journey to Charlton if I could not be certain of getting a ticket. Thanks.
ps I have been the dope in the donkey suit all season at the protests
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But I will protest at the game! Sign me up for two
PS Out of interest what are the terms and conditions at the bottom of the flyer and I wonder what they are going to do with the copies of driving licences/passports they are taking?
The regime has not changed, KM still there and along with RD ruining our club.
There needs to be protests of coordinated and effective levels. They must be forced out.
CAFC want to target people in SE7 (by itself not a terrible marketing idea but as ever badly thought out, executed and not part of a wider plan).
CARD are aiming to subvert that idea and pass any tickets they can get their hands on on to fans from anywhere in the country.
I dont have an MBA but would it not make more sense to retain a half-decent football team which some people might actually pay money to watch?
Based on recent evidence, CARD are clearly better qualified to operate CAFC than Ms Nightmeire.
Thanks for correcting me
On that basis. You will need the flyer.
dont target boycotters or protesters - target the paying "masses" who were going to pay anyway.
Might be an idea for CARD to publish the form for people.
Any rough idea of how many will be available from the Swan?
Was quite funny getting them on Friday actually, got given a right grilling by the lady there!
- 'how did you hear about this?':
- 'how many do you need'... 'It's up to 4, right?'... 'yes *rolls eyes*, but how many do you NEED?'... 'umm, 4'
- Initially wasn't going to get given them because the address on their system from several years ago (SE3) is different to last month's council tax bill (SE7)
Came away feeling like I'd really inconvenienced them!
@charltonnick and @up_the_valley you made the same mistake. Use the inbox feature not the message feature.
I should get a promote for this but i won't cos the Admin on here are right Roger Johnsons
Is it possible that I could have one of your free tickets to make my trip to Charlton worthwhile, so I that I don't put any money into the regime. I would donate £20 to CARD on the day, in the pub, as a show of goodwill for the cause and to demonstrate that I am not just after a "freebie".
I would feel reluctant to make the journey to Charlton if I could not be certain of getting a ticket. Thanks.
ps I have been the dope in the donkey suit all season at the protests