Some (albeit little) consolation...

Apparently there's a meeting between some 'supporters group' (I know not who) and DL tomorrow - perhaps there will be a change of heart? Even moving out the early bird by a couple of weeks to enable card payments would help.

I've had a standard response to my e-mail to the club: Dear Supporter, In announcing our season ticket prices for next season we were in some way braced for what the initial reaction would be because any rise is not desired either by those charging it or those who pay it. Last season after some intense discussions with supporters the prices were reduced on average by 30-36%. This gave us one of the lowest prices in the Championship this season and we have had the lowest matchday prices as well. These were exceptional reductions as the club was in an exceptional set of circumstances. Now, the club has to start the rebuilding process as it starts to stand on its own two feet again financially. This means a fine balancing act between the needs of the business and the interests of those who are essentially the lifeblood of this club - the supporters. On top of this we are being hampered by several things that are out of the club’s control; the rise in VAT from 17.5% to 20% and the 3% levy on all season and match-day ticket sales to the Football League which means the club has received less money from ticket sales than anticipated this season. In addition we have protected supporters from the VAT rise in January as we took the decision not to incorporate this into our matchday ticket prices, therefore swallowing this extra cost. We of course recognise and appreciate the working class nature of the city and our supporters as well as the economic circumstances of the city. At the same time, as a club we are still recovering from the financial distress of the last year which almost saw the club go out of business. Sometimes this is an impossible balance. When you look at the prices objectively, the club will only be receiving an additional £1 per game for a top price adult season ticket and less than £1 a game for those in the Family Enclosure. The prices we have set for 2011/12 season tickets are therefore the lowest the club can offer supporters to enable us to fulfil our business plan. We also understand fans’ frustrations at the limited ways of being able to pay for a season ticket but in many ways we are in the hands of the card companies. We are currently renegotiating with these companies and are offering our fans extended payment terms in the meantime in an attempt to ease the financial burden. Regarding another matter which has been discussed by fans, Commercial Director Lucius Peart is currently out of the office due to entirely valid personal reasons that do not need to be broadcast and are nothing to do with football. We hope this helps clarify our position and we also hope for your continued support next season. Regards, Portsmouth Football Club

Saterday 26th 10am -1pm how kind of PFC. most working supporters would opt for a saturday to renew their ST PFC will probally have one member of staff working with a large ammount of supporters trailing back to the end of frogmore Rd . lets hope the weathers nice . they dont want us to get the early Bird prices do they . the next request from PFC will be that they will only accept £50 notes

got exactly that email tracy...
russ i do not think it is the increase that is annoying people so much it is the fact that we have been given 2-weeks to find £450 in cash or cheque or take out the 'dodgy looking' finance option, that is not even interest or fee free anyway!