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Who'd want a refund

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by Bronco, Apr 25, 2020.

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Who'd want a refund

Poll closed May 9, 2020.
  1. Yes

    4 vote(s)
    3.4%
  2. No

    112 vote(s)
    96.6%
  1. Bronco

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    If the current season was made null and void with several games still left to play how many of you would demand a refund and the consequences that could have a on our club.
    Let's assume a case had been to court and the individual had set presadence winning his claim, how many of you guys would peruse a similar claim knowing the knock on effect that may have for our club.
     
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  2. king karl

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    Not me , its not the clubs fault ... but only because I love the club ( the season tickets are too cheap anyway in my opinion )

    If it was Ryan air or similar for sure I want a refund
     
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  3. bantam2708

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    Absolutely not. And anyone who says otherwise potentially puts their club at greater financial risk and isn't a true supporter in my eyes.
     
  4. Fordy117

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    Nonsense. People are entitled to their money back and their own finances are more important than the clubs.

    I wouldn't look down or pressure anyone to not claim what belongs to them.

    Football has the EFL, FA and other bodies that can help them. Don't bring or put fans under pressure in these difficult times.
     
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  5. Fordy117

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    Yes, I would be seeking a full fund and more.
     
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  6. Dennis

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    Why should anybody be surprised by your comment?
     
  7. bantam2708

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    Come on Fordy mate, I agree with you on a lot but not on this. The club have zero income currently and if the season is cancelled they will have zero income until the next one starts, with fans present. Fans start asking for refunds and suddenly the club are losing more money than they were and guess what? Still no money coming in. We cant expect the governing bodies and owners to pay for everything, we have to do our part too.
     
  8. Rogered Tart

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    I can't imagine many people will be banging on the doors asking for a refund. The fact that most if not all would be in any position to offer them makes the point irrelevant anyway.
     
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  9. Fordy117

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    The way I see it currently is this:

    The lockdown happened then within 2 weeks the EFL had meetings and the 2 weeks later div 1 & 2 clubs hold meetings. Agendas flying all over the place but the main disappointment is the crying about their club blah blah.. many self employed and other businesses don't have rich bodies they can turn too. It's the not even trying that gets me and the clear mindset of treating players like sh@t.

    I understand the above isn't Bradford's fault but I would want our owner now to be coming out saying x,y or z and I would want the club to highlight how they are backing players. Let's not forget about the youth players and what they are going though at these div 1 & 2 clubs.

    I get it's tough times but I would of wanted this united front with let's find a way not we can cash in, in July by reducing the wage bill then get the transfer window extended knowing full well they won't recruit players or next season will even happen.

    Rupp and the club will have to come up with ways to make money to support the club. Fans need their money right now and I don't care how rich you are. A lot of the general public on Furlough could be in for a shock when they return to work, as many companies will try to act disgraceful like the div 1 & 2 and get rid of people having used the government money to pay them.

    I love our club but I love my bank balance more and if the club was truly on its knees, Rupp done all he can, Rhodes done all he can, EFL, FA etc done all they can then I would change my mind.

    My advice to anyone is spend money to make money but make sure you get what you are entitled.

    At this moment I would rather give my money to a league 1 & 2 players fund because I find the way how these clubs are moaning after 2-4 weeks is disgusting with some chairmen/owners using it to suit their own agenda.
     
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  10. SimonW

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    All clubs should be providing the option of a discount on 20/21 season tickets if the season is called of in line with how many home games are left. Most wouldn't take it imho but it's more a good faith gesture
     
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  11. Mike Hunt

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    A lot of lower league clubs are at a real risk of not coming out of this crisis. Last thing they need to be thinking about is refunds.
     
  12. How

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    With our tickets at 150 quid what discount do people want?

    No refund and I’m sure most would donate more if it would help the club. People have done it before in admins etc. Look how many turned out for Darby etc. Quite good our club like that
     
  13. Idlebantam

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    Absolutely not. I wouldnt expect a discount on next years season ticket either. All I want is confirmation that they will extend the renewal window indefinitely until a date for next season is announced
     
  14. Fordy117

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    No fans next season mate.
     
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    Many football fans are paying way more than that though so these missing games that people paid for can be a significant amount.

    And sure you could do it on a club by club basis but it's been this constant club by club decision making that's caused many of the issues and bad press relating to any action over coronavirus. So it needs to be a decision by all of English football rather than having people resent not getting the option others have.

    Which is why I would have all of football offer a discount that requires activation so each person gets to choose if to let the club gave it. Maybe go further and have the base amount be only a minimum amount to pay but you can pay whatever you want, so if you want to pay £300 you can to help the club out
     
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  16. bantamdave41

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    No. If a ruling came about (you just have to fear it will) that pro-rata payments had to be made in lieu of a incomplete season, then I would waive to charity. Burns/DarbyRimmer in mind.
     
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  17. NorthernMonkey

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    You're looking at it from a PL fans perspective. Try asking an Accrington fan and chairman how much every penny of Season Ticket money means to the survival of their club.

    That's not being dramatic either, it literally is hand to mouth for these clubs rather than negotiating to shave a few 10s of thousands off the £300,000 weekly wage of your star striker.
     
  18. JonButterfield

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    I won't be accepting any refund from the club, I'm not interested.

    If they had to, i would donate it back just like we've all donated money in the past.
     
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    like fans dont get screwed enough financially.
     
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  20. Interested Bystander

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    I understand his position entirely that £21 probably means a lot
     
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