I bought myself an adult ticket for the Wigan game and my son a student ticket. They told me I had to take proof to Wigan as well. You shouldnt have to do that because you have already bought one and showed proof at wire

I'm 35. I left University in 2000. If you didn't have to show proof at Wigan, what's to stop you passing the student ticket to me and letting me use it. Nothing. That's why you have checks.

My daughter has a current Leeds Met Student ID card with photo. They still wanted a letter from the Uni to say she's full time. Ridiculous

That's really strange as I'm a student at University of Liverpool at the moment and I can say that I have not once been asked for proof of being a student, and I'm 21, it's not like people will look at me and immediately know I'm a student. You'd probably get away without bringing proof, but I suppose you should just to be safe.

I doubt they will ask anyway, but surely it isn't hard to take your ID to Wigan with you.

I agree Mr Optician that there is no excuse for poor customer service, but, I wonder what proportion of the gate were mature students, or youthful pensioners prior to the recent more vigourous checking procedures?

I don't mind paying the full price so that others can enjoy their concession, but, only if they qualify for the privilege. after all it is the only way that it is sustainable and I hope to enjoy it one day