I appreciate your view point Nat, after all that's what a democratic forum is all about.
If we fail to deliver on the field then you may well have a case but I am a great beliver in 'success breeds success' and that is the culture the BOD, coaching staff and players need to bring to the table now in order for those casuals you don't think will turn up , to change their minds.
Only time will tell as the season unfolds and home attendances are recorded.

My opinion is mainly based on my own experiences, I used to stand in a group of 20 people, at times last season there were 3 people including myself. When I speak to some of those people the primary reason they give is the cost. In their words why should they pay £70 to watch a Fax game for 2/3 hours when they could have a full family day out at any number of places, evening meal and a few pints in the pub for the same or even less. It might only be £2 a ticket, but it makes an already expensive ticket even more expensive. You can't compare it to Bradford or other teams, you have to compare it to events in general.

Apart from that how am I supposed to convince a friend to come to a game, as a social event, when we could go bowling and then have a few pints and still have money left over?

A few pints? And bowling? It cost me £15 in 2014 to watch a Fax home game. Where on earth could I have gone bowling and had a "few" pints for £15?

OK. Bit of research and I can have 2 games of bowling and two pints. And then I'd have to walk home cos I've no money left for a taxi or bus fare.

I'd rather watch Halifax RLFC.

I can't lift the heavy bowling balls anyway.

the danger is you get used as a bowling ball, and were do they put there fingers

Ouch

Ouch Indeed,the three fingered salute is a scary thought.

Seriously though,you can go bowling anytime you want to,if you choose sunday when the rugby is on then clearly you've not much interest in the rugby anymore

I think he's referring to Flat or Crown Green Bowling.

To be able to afford to go and watch Fax and sit in the East stand next season you will have to save 28.6p a day extra to afford the £2.
Great game great club and worth every penny!!!

Halifax Electric bowl. £9 for two games of bowling and £5 for a jug of Beer. On 2015 prices you have £3 left for some food.

Each to his own, mate. Much as I like bowling I'd rather go and watch Fax. My other passions are MotoGP, which would cost me about £60 and Clay Pigeon Shooting, which costs me around £40. So watching Fax is a bargain really.

Anyway, it seems that all you have to do to cure a Rugby_Aholic is to put the price up by a couple of quid. I wonder if that works with Alc_Aholics as well.....or maybe Nat isn't addicted after all.

If you actually read my posts I have never suggested I am stopping going. I have a season ticket and have every year, however the club can't get by on the hardcore fans. They need new and returning fans. My point (that everyone seems to be ignoring) is why would a new or returning fan choose to come to a Fax game instead of countless other attractions that cost less for more.

Whilst the cost is something of an issue I personally think that value for money is more important and hopefully next season I will be paid back for what I've lost out on in the last couple of years.

I see both sides of this argument, I have already said on this topic that the increase doesn't bother me, but as I say I can see others points.
No one should doubt Nats love and commitment for Fax, he was just pointing out that some people might be put off by the increase in prices.
I would happily pay more for match day admittance but then Halifax RLFC is the only hobby I have that costs me money (sad? Yes I know)
For £143 I can see all the home games plus additional perks.
But, I understand that those casual supporters might find admission costly.
What we need is a flying start, I understand we have already sold three times as many season tickets than last year, that might convince the floaters to return.
But, the new mellow halifaxjohn says don't knock someone for having a fair point to make.
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