Torquay United Fans Forum

SammyC wrote: Today, 11:41 We were first time season ticket holders last year, family of 4 happy sitting in the family stand, we all loved it and were excited to go again next season. Last season it cost us £475, which admittedly was a bit of a bargain, this year it's going to cost us £796, an increase of £321, or 67%. Honestly as it stands I don't think we'll be season ticket holders again for the 25/26 season, we just didn't think it'd be that much of a jump up in price.

The price of a standard adult season ticket in the Family Stand has increased by 10.8%. The prices for children' under 14 Family Stand tickets has actually fallen.
Are you sure you're not comparing a half-season ticket with a full one?

Worth a watch on the costs of running a football club. The one up the road.

They charge a higher ticket price than others in L1 becasue they have to and the fans owning it, generally put up with it.

I get the need for more revenue, however I do think the increases are steep. I think they'd have been better off offering a standard season ticket at a reduced price and then also the Plainmoor Pass for those that wanted the additional benefit it gives you, which I'm not against however it's not something that we'd have time to make the most of as a family.

We were first time season ticket holders last year, family of 4 happy sitting in the family stand, we all loved it and were excited to go again next season. Last season it cost us £475, which admittedly was a bit of a bargain, this year it's going to cost us £796, an increase of £321, or 67%. Honestly as it stands I don't think we'll be season ticket holders again for the 25/26 season, we just didn't think it'd be that much of a jump up in price.

67% increase, whichever way you look at it, is too much and it's too short notice, even spreading the cost out over 3 months (why not offer longer terms?). Gutted is an understatement, I do believe that attendances and revenue will be down for them this year, which goes against what they're trying to achieve with the Plainmoor Pass.

All the arguments against are poorly thought out. It costs more boo hoo hoo ! No s*** sherlock.

So do all the things we buy in goods and services in every aspect of our lives.

Still no one coming up with an alternative, you must all long for the day for a return to someone else footing the bill, and all that that entailed.

North Curry House wrote: Yesterday, 20:42 I have absolutely NO interest in women's football at all and will NOT be attending any games therefore I do not expect to be forced to psy for something I do not want.

It is poorly thought out and needs changing and FAST, otherwise all the goodwill from last season will be lost.

PLEASE Michael & Mark have a rethink, the fans have backed you up to now but this not going to win you any support. I can see ST sales and attendances falling.

It is like Tesco's saying you have to buy bacon and eggs....we no longer sell bacon by it's self - Pathetic! Financial suicide.

They aren’t putting the prices up because they are giving access to the women’s football. They are putting prices up as that need to get more revenue and as part of that decision having been trying to find ways to provide more value to season ticket holders that doesn’t cost the club more money.

Fine it’s not interesting for everyone, but as other posters have said they aren’t making you go to the women’s games, it’s simply an additional option.

Also, if anyone's mind is closed to womens football then surely just assess the season ticket package value ignoring that element? If you decide it's too expensive then so be it but it's nowt to do with the women's team. The Bryn consortium are not going to be dragging you to the ground by your heels on womens match days!!

Gulliball wrote: 16 May 2025, 22:42
Since the last price increase 4 years ago, having been frozen ever since, in 11 of those 12 price groups the price today after the rise is lower than the 2021 price plus inflation.

This to me this is the salient point. Inflation erodes the purchasing power of money over time, So based on inflation over last 4 years if you paid for a £20 ticket in 2021 that same ticket ought to cost you £24.40p in today prices

So with this in mind, pay up and enjoy - we have our club back!

PS. as for the NCH Tesco bacon and egg theory - may I remind that eggs in 2021 were 86p per dozen and have now increased by a whopping 52% to 143p per dozen. Who amongst you have stopped eating eggs - I thought not!

I have absolutely NO interest in women's football at all and will NOT be attending any games therefore I do not expect to be forced to psy for something I do not want.

It is poorly thought out and needs changing and FAST, otherwise all the goodwill from last season will be lost.

PLEASE Michael & Mark have a rethink, the fans have backed you up to now but this not going to win you any support. I can see ST sales and attendances falling.

It is like Tesco's saying you have to buy bacon and eggs....we no longer sell bacon by it's self - Pathetic! Financial suicide.

Southampton Gull wrote: 18 May 2025, 13:41 But you're too tight to pay for a ticket at a festival in Leeds

You offered.....
Thanks.

gullsgullsgulls wrote: 18 May 2025, 10:23 It is pretty clear from the various examples given that some folks are impacted more than others, both due to the nature of family groups and because *and here is the shocker* some people have more money than others.

Just because you can afford £240+ for a leisurely weekend visiting Torquay, that does not mean someone else who is already financially stretched cannot comment on the increase being painful without being labelled a whinger!

I wouldn't call this leisurely thanks. I think thats a bit harsh.
If you're local then you are more lucky than myself and others who travel down for games.
My point was - we - as a group of exiles - don't moan about the cost of travel, hotels, etc. compared to more local fans who have a season ticket, or in this case, have to pay extra for next seasons.
As has been pointed out - and you seemed to have missed - the cost hasn't increased for a number of years, and when it has been some are up in arms.
Can't have it all ways........

SuperNickyWroe wrote: 18 May 2025, 09:53

Great post, sums it up how actually it hasnt risen that much.
Jeez, I don't mind (or moan) paying £80 for petrol and around £120 to stay in a B&B to watch my team.
Mrs SNW & I will pay the £20 each to watch TUFC, anything to help the custodians of our club continue in their quest to improve our club and league position.
Some fans need to put things into perspective FFS.

But you're too tight to pay for a ticket at a festival in Leeds

£119 for a kid in Bristows, that's £5.18 a game. Where else can you take yours kids for that nowadays? That's comparable to a cinema ticket.
The only people complaining are those who were buying well under priced season tickets before hand. Most people accept the need for the price rises and remember your money is going towards the running of the club not into a share holders pocket.
If you want a competitive successful team you've got to pay for it.

I’ll be booking mine and my daughters ticket in bristows bench…

£19 to sit in the family stand which has in my view the worst view of a football match (being behind the goal)

compared to £119 for her to sit in bristows bench for an extra £100 which offers the best view in the stadium for me as a father of a 6 year old daughter who has fallen in love with this club is not a big deal atall…

SuperNickyWroe wrote: 18 May 2025, 09:53

Great post, sums it up how actually it hasnt risen that much.
Jeez, I don't mind (or moan) paying £80 for petrol and around £120 to stay in a B&B to watch my team.
Mrs SNW & I will pay the £20 each to watch TUFC, anything to help the custodians of our club continue in their quest to improve our club and league position.
Some fans need to put things into perspective FFS.

It is pretty clear from the various examples given that some folks are impacted more than others, both due to the nature of family groups and because *and here is the shocker* some people have more money than others.

Just because you can afford £240+ for a leisurely weekend visiting Torquay, that does not mean someone else who is already financially stretched cannot comment on the increase being painful without being labelled a whinger!

portugull wrote: 17 May 2025, 13:42 This is how I see the Price Rise.

As a Senior I bought my Season Pass today as an Early Bird retaining my seat in Bristows for £349. Cost £15.17p per game.

The increase based on 52 weeks works out at 82 pence per week after a 3 year price freeze. I am not complaining.

I pay about £15 per game against £20 per game for a full price ticket in Bristows. I get 25% off. Very fair in my book to support my lifelong team in their quest to return to the EFL.

Great post, sums it up how actually it hasnt risen that much.
Jeez, I don't mind (or moan) paying £80 for petrol and around £120 to stay in a B&B to watch my team.
Mrs SNW & I will pay the £20 each to watch TUFC, anything to help the custodians of our club continue in their quest to improve our club and league position.
Some fans need to put things into perspective FFS.