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I've noticed the price rises are near enough the same percentages of the up coming april minimum wage increase
 
Average UK wages are increasing by around 6.5%. State welfare benefits are increasing by 10.5%?

We are moving back to the 1970s when wages rose every year and so did prices - its not ideal, but its how it is.

In Boro terms, the Holgate went from 50p (1975) to £1.30 (1980) - wages by a similar percentage.

I did some part time work in a bar in 1980 and got £1 per hour.
 
Redwurzel said:
Average UK wages are increasing by around 6.5%. State welfare benefits are increasing by 10.5%?

We are moving back to the 1970s when wages rose every year and so did prices - its not ideal, but its how it is.

In Boro terms, the Holgate went from 50p (1975) to £1.30 (1980) - wages by a similar percentage.

I did some part time work in a bar in 1980 and got £1 per hour.
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minimum wage is going up about 10% which I bet is what most staff around the ground are on, and if not will expect a similar rise when it comes in, they are already flakey positions to maintain staff for as the work isnt regular so who wants it lol
 
I agree with Rob - It used to be 65 on 1 August.

I noticed @ Cardiff it was 60 for a discounted match ticket.
 
A Statement from Middlesbrough Supporters Forum regarding the price increase of Season cards and walk-up tickets for the 2023/24 season.

We received acknowledgement from Middlesbrough Football Club of a potential price increase of 8% for the 2023/24 season. The Football club asked for our initial thoughts and views on this increase.

Middlesbrough Supporters Forum are aware of how expensive attending football matches has become and have made it clear to MFC that they are disappointed in any increases in ticket prices that prevents football being affordable for all.

Through the work Middlesbrough Supporters Forum does with MFC, local Foodbanks, MFC Foundation, Michael Carrick Foundation, and other local charities it is very much apparent how the cost-of-living crisis is impacting local people and that football is often the only escape people have from the challenges of everyday life.

The role of Middlesbrough Supporters Forum is not to run Middlesbrough Football Club or to make announcements on their behalf. The role of MSF is to represent the views of Boro supporters, to put arguments forward and influence the decisions of the football club.

Since first being consulted on potential price increases, members have held several in person conversations with Neil Bausor and Steve Gibson about this, with the last meeting taking place with the Chairman in his office before the QPR game to put points forward on behalf of Boro supporters.

MSF presented research and pricing comparisons to other clubs and had an open, honest, and frank discussion with the Chairman and his executive team about the impacts an increase would have.

The chairman also presented his own facts and figures and provided context as to why a minimum price increase of 8% was required. Although we are against the increase in price, we do now have a greater understanding of why prices are being raised and we have outlined some of those high-level reasons given to us below:

  1. Current rate of inflation is above 10%
  2. Operational running costs of the football club have increased by over £1m a year, which include utility bills, business rates and staff wages. (national minimum wage / cost of living increases)
  3. Gate receipts no longer cover the running costs of the stadium.
  4. The extra revenue generated by raising ticket prices for the 2023/24 season covers less than 50% of the growing operational costs.
  5. The club has made significant gains in increasing commercial revenue, all of which is used to ensure that ticket prices remain as low as financially possible whilst trying to plug the gap between operational costs and ticket revenue.
  6. Almost 50% of tickets sold fall into the concessions category – (not a full paying adult) which is a very high proportion compared to other clubs.
  7. The stadium (which is now over 25 years old), and training ground requires ongoing investment to maintain facilities and overall matchday experience.
  8. The football club wishes to remain financially stable and competitive whilst remaining within the financial fair play rules.
  9. The mean average per person per match going through the turnstile from season ticket sales is £12.50, net of VAT.
The chairman has committed to working with Middlesbrough Supporters Forum more closely going forward and consulting with us earlier in the process. We already have a date in the diary with him for further discussions around this topic for future seasons as well as memberships schemes.

Although price increases is something that nobody wanted, we appreciate Steve Gibson taking the time to meet with us and committing to more engagement going forward.

We will keep you updated. UTB

Middlesbrough Supporters Forum
 
Capybara said:
I think I'd have preferred the reasons for the increase to have come from the club first, to be honest.
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They did issue a statement yesterday capy. As a forum we were asked to a meeting with Steve Gibson at the weekend we wanted to explain what was discussed and elaborate on the information from the club's statement yesterday.
 
fmttmadmin said:
They did issue a statement yesterday capy. As a forum we were asked to a meeting with Steve Gibson at the weekend we wanted to explain what was discussed and elaborate on the information from the club's statement yesterday.
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OK, then fair enough, but I didn't see it.
 
fmttmadmin said:
Which is why we wanted to elaborate.
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It shouldn't have needed to take an announcement from our supporter's groups to get the reason across.

The club could have announced this themselves and it would be seen by far more.

Not criticising MSF, they've done well to get that much, but the communication from the club is lacking.
 
TeaCider said:
It shouldn't have needed to take an announcement from our supporter's groups to get the reason across.

The club could have announced this themselves and it would be seen by far more.

Not criticising MSF, they've done well to get that much, but the communication from the club is lacking.
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One good thing is we will be meeting Steve Gibson again very soon and continue direct dialogue about ticketing and other priorities for supporters.
 
fmttmadmin said:
One good thing is we will be meeting Steve Gibson again very soon and continue direct dialogue about ticketing and other priorities for supporters.
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Could the massive gap between STs and walk ups be explained?

Assume they have a good business reason why the gap is so big.
 
How much of stadium work act impacts FFP?

Apart from that, the point about concessions, many young lads probably can't afford a ST when they become a full paying member and we lose them into the abyss.

Lots of golf clubs have an incremental pricing from 18 to 25 or even older. Young people aren't highly paid and have to worry about the property ladder etc, buying cars etc.
 
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