Quote Originally Posted by BlockD View Post
That's a very good post ,certainly food for thought.
One thing we have done with our pricing policy over the years is to make it affordable to the next generation,to get them used to the match day experience and want to keep coming back for more,the Pigs have done the exact opposite,closed the door to the next generation with their pricing policy

I'd have to disagree with this BlockD... Don't get me wrong for a second, I think that our pricing policy is awful - the prices we are charging are far higher than they ought to be... BUT - our pricing for children this season (and last) is far from unreasonable. Across all stands, for all games it £15 (u17), £10 (u11), £5 (u5). This tiered concession price probably works out with quite similar income/cost to fans as a whole as your blanket pricing, and is indeed cheaper than your concession price for all games above Cat B at the Lane.

As for the debate on local businesses, whilst I accept that the club ought to take into consideration the impact on local businesses, it isn't the responsibility of Wednesday, or indeed United, to cater for anyone other than themselves. While ever Wednesday are maximising their income, the club will be happy - even at the expense of other businesses I dare say as it holds the potential for fans to spend more money in the ground if options outside are limited. I know that's cynical but that's the way of the world