OAFC_ULTRA Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Have any North Stand season ticket holders been contacted by the club as per the early bird statement last week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millibob Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 13 minutes ago, OAFC_ULTRA said: Have any North Stand season ticket holders been contacted by the club as per the early bird statement last week? In a word NO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Mikey Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 I got an email from Natalie. I posted a copy of my response on another thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick26 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Dear loyal supporter, You may have seen our 2020/21 season ticket early bird announcement. As part of this we wanted to write to you to explain the situation and plan for your seat(s) in the Joe Royle Stand Clearly we currently have a situation where the stand is closed on matchdays due to health and safety concerns highlighted by the Council. We are very keen that we rectify this situation through the OEC as quickly as possible. However, unfortunately it will not be done in time to be able to offer the renewal of your seat in the same timeline as other areas of the ground. What does this mean? We are not able to sell you a seat in the Joe Royle Stand for next season right now. What are my options? Continue to take advantage of the Early Bird prices and purchase a season ticket in another stand. Once the situation is resolved, we can move you back into your existing seat or you can choose another available one. This will ensure you take advantage of all offers and savings we have announced. Wait until the situation is resolved or a final decision is made on next season before deciding whether to renew. This would, however, mean you risk missing out on the Early Bird savings if not resolved ahead of the deadline. Unfortunately, we cannot extend the saving dates. We very much hope you renew through 'Option 1' and we are committed to ensuring you are provided with exactly the same opportunities and benefits as supporters in the rest of the ground. As we said in our recent statements regarding the stand, it is the intention of the Club that we re-open it as soon as we possibly can. The situation is complex, but the Joe Royle Stand is integral to the future plans going forwards. Thank you for your support over the years and understanding in this matter. Please contact us if you have any unanswered questions. Your sincerely Natalie Atkinson Managing Director For and on Behalf of Oldham Athletic (2004) AFC Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frizzell54 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Cannot think of any other business that would treat customers in this way. What a disgrace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzlatic Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Wow. What a sorry state the club is in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobledgersheart Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 No great surprise this - you only get the early bird price if you commit to a purchase. You pays your money and takes your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latics and England Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 The letter made me so angry last as it shows utter contempt for those who bought season tickets in that Stand this season. For some reason, though, I keep coming back to that rogue bullet point. They decided to make a list but could only come up with one thing. “Put some bullet points in the Nat, it’ll look dead professional” ”But I can only think of one thing” ”Sod it, put the bullets in anyway”. Here’s just a few other things they could have added under “what does it mean?” We will hardly sell any season tickets Abdallah will have to plough even more money in next year as revenue drops again We haven’t made any concerted effort to resolve the issue and have decided that we don’t care about the impact on our fans/customers We are putting our spat with the former owners above the fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 That statement to Mick 26, like they are doing him a favour. It's disgusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archiecat Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 I don't have a ST in the JR stand so the shitbags have saved the cost of a postage stamp in not having to insult me as they have others. I do however have a ST in the Rochdale Rd end and the chances of my renewing that are as remote as there being a heatwave here tomorrow. What an absolute disgrace the Club,it's Owners,Directors and management staff have become. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorvik_latic Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Reminder to fill in the season ticket survey if you haven’t already, it would be great to get similar numbers to the last survey (about 100 off at the moment). https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3QVHBZ9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenfield Latic Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 2 hours ago, mick26 said: Dear loyal supporter, You may have seen our 2020/21 season ticket early bird announcement. As part of this we wanted to write to you to explain the situation and plan for your seat(s) in the Joe Royle Stand Clearly we currently have a situation where the stand is closed on matchdays due to health and safety concerns highlighted by the Council. We are very keen that we rectify this situation through the OEC as quickly as possible. However, unfortunately it will not be done in time to be able to offer the renewal of your seat in the same timeline as other areas of the ground. What does this mean? We are not able to sell you a seat in the Joe Royle Stand for next season right now. What are my options? Continue to take advantage of the Early Bird prices and purchase a season ticket in another stand. Once the situation is resolved, we can move you back into your existing seat or you can choose another available one. This will ensure you take advantage of all offers and savings we have announced. Wait until the situation is resolved or a final decision is made on next season before deciding whether to renew. This would, however, mean you risk missing out on the Early Bird savings if not resolved ahead of the deadline. Unfortunately, we cannot extend the saving dates. We very much hope you renew through 'Option 1' and we are committed to ensuring you are provided with exactly the same opportunities and benefits as supporters in the rest of the ground. As we said in our recent statements regarding the stand, it is the intention of the Club that we re-open it as soon as we possibly can. The situation is complex, but the Joe Royle Stand is integral to the future plans going forwards. Thank you for your support over the years and understanding in this matter. Please contact us if you have any unanswered questions. Your sincerely Natalie Atkinson Managing Director For and on Behalf of Oldham Athletic (2004) AFC Limited I received the same generic email. You can shove your season ticket Natalie I wont be renewing, been going to watch Latics since 1979, wont be going anymore, final nail in the coffin for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkay570 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 I emailed back but as of yet there has been no response. I'm not renewing until they sort the North Stand issues out and they have the decency to extend the early bird offer to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 I am going to write to the club tomorrow. In my letter I will state that if the JR stand is not open to fans to watch matches, and enjoy the facilities in the OE lounge pre match BEFORE the conclusion of our home fixtures, that I will not renew my Main stand seat for next season. My passion and enthusiasm for the club is ebbing away, and it's plainly obvious that we are heading for lots more trouble soon. I have no idea where our saviour is going to come from, but I fear that that will be our only salvation. One thing for sure, is that the present regime, with it's record of abject failure at every level of running a professorial football club has been an utter and complete failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittlePhilHill Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 A disgraceful email from the club. It’s understandable that health and safety should be a priority and the issues needed sorting (the rumour is they have been) but OAFC’s message to the fans that have STs in that stand should be that the club will honour the early bird pricing and discounts once the issues are resolved. Not a thinly veiled threat. I understand that they have given fans the chance to purchase a ticket in an alternative part of the ground but with little reassurance that there is any resolution to this issue on the horizon - simply buy a ticket for another seat (arguably inferior) or risk losing any financial incentive. Some may argue that this is fair enough but I think this is shocking from the least successful club in the football league with a falling gate. I am a ST holder in the paddock and the politics behind this Joe Royle/OEC/FLG does not impact my seating experience. I do (did) go in the OEC fans’ bar pre match and am desperate for all of the groups involved to get around a table and sort this out. In the meantime I will not be renewing my ST because I have no doubt that Natalie and her puppet masters would treat fans in the other two available stands with the same contempt if there was financial gain to be made. They clearly don’t care about the fans. These turds need flushing out of our club and the way to do it is hit them in the pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 It's good to see these angry responses from rightly pissed off fans, I'm sure the club monitor what is being posted on here, hopefully they will take on board what is being said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG123 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Had two 100 club season tickets for years.... I have had no email or contact what so ever . I am supposed to be a match sponsor for the Plymouth home game later in the season No chance of me doing that, or renewing my ticket next season.......... I await my email from non league Natalie ............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, disjointed said: It's good to see these angry responses from rightly pissed off fans, I'm sure the club monitor what is being posted on here, hopefully they will take on board what is being said. Lol. If only. Not a single fuck is given about us oiks by the powers that be, despite all the bollocks spouted about them learning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 10 minutes ago, maddog said: Lol. If only. Not a single fuck is given about us oiks by the powers that be, despite all the bollocks spouted about them learning. I could be wrong but I get the feeling we are reaching tipping point, the owner needs to act one way or the other. He can't keep burying his head in the sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT_SMASH Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 15 minutes ago, JohnG123 said: Had two 100 club season tickets for years.... I have had no email or contact what so ever . I am supposed to be a match sponsor for the Plymouth home game later in the season No chance of me doing that, or renewing my ticket next season.......... I await my email from non league Natalie ............ Jesus, the damage being done at the moment is monumental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handsy Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 We are treated with total contempt At this moment in time if things don’t change I won’t be renewing 2 tickets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 They are pressing you to buy a ticket now because the owner needs cash now. The club could easily have a list of all North Stand ST holders and allow the discount at any time. Spending the family jewels on our non league goal machine means there is nowt left for the summer. The bubble is about to burst, don't lose your hard earned cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Like I’ve said the longer these ’s are running this shit show the worse the situation will become. No matter what happens in the future for me the damage is now irreversible. Do they actually realise what they have done to this family club and more importantly do they really care? As a fan of 60 years I will not set foot in BP again until they are gone. de de de de, fucking shambles!! ********ABDALLAH OUT******** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stainrod Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Me and a mate bought half season tickets from January (I know), I have sat in the JR stand twice. I have yet to hear from the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Stainrod said: Me and a mate bought half season tickets from January (I know), I have sat in the JR stand twice. I have yet to hear from the club. It's a brave man who admits that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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