Seasonal Membership Deadline Extended

[Kittwazzer]

I'm seriously considering putting my season ticket money to one side and save it to pay for the play off matches instead. What's the point of supporting your team for the whole season, seeing them win the league and then see them get very little credit for doing it?
If the Rugby league want to have an end of season play off between the top eight sides so be it but more reward should be given to the team that finishes top over the whole regular season. I think people would show a bit more enthusiasm if this were the case.

I don't go on RL Fans but I'd bet this discussion is taking place amongst fans of other clubs as well. Hell, if I were a Whino fan, I doubt I'd even bother 'picking my matches', I'd just find something else to do until the season starts. In September!

[josie andrews]

I'm in no doubt that the deadline date has been put back because not as many people have renewed. I don't suppose many people turned around and said " I won't bother this season" when Hock was banned for 2 yrs but I for one am holding back my own renewal because I think to lose Hock now so soon after us losing Lima, Finch, Tommy and Carmont will be devastating for the team.
I reckon people have got every right to hold back on renewing until the club make some big name signings to replace who we've lost. As the squad currently stands especially without Hock I reckon we're a top eight side at best. Personally i'd rather miss the deadline date and pay a few extra quid if and when new quality signings are announced.

Yes that is exactly where I am having been a season ticket holder for 30 years.

Me too, although I have now bought my ST, I was contemplating about it for a good few weeks which I have never ever done before, usually got it as soon as they go on sale

[josie andrews]

You bet your money it is and the main reason is discontentment with the present top eight play off format which has resulted in 5th placed Leeds winning the title for the last two years and prompting many supporters to ask themselves 'Whats the point of buying a season ticket to see your team win as many matches as they can to finish top of the pile and then see a club ten points behind win the title'

Totally agree with you there. The whole play off format is a farce. The team that finishes top of the league at the end of the season is rewarded with a crappy piece of tin that nobody gives a toss about even though they have been the most consistent team over the 27 matches. Then as you say a team that has been mediocre for the best part of the season goes on a bit of a run of form and takes the main trophy of the season and are deemed champions.
I'm seriously considering putting my season ticket money to one side and save it to pay for the play off matches instead. What's the point of supporting your team for the whole season, seeing them win the league and then see them get very little credit for doing it?
If the Rugby league want to have an end of season play off between the top eight sides so be it but more reward should be given to the team that finishes top over the whole regular season. I think people would show a bit more enthusiasm if this were the case.

It's not just the play off format either it is the whole way the game is being run. The inconsistency of the refs also leave a lot to be desired.

But we shouldn't just blame the RFL, which, if given the chance, I am always the first one to jump on that bandwagon!

The clubs are as much to blame because they vote between themselves for much of how the game is run, number of teams, rule changes, sponsorships (or not with the Stobart fiasco!) etc

[bazward76]

You bet your money it is and the main reason is discontentment with the present top eight play off format which has resulted in 5th placed Leeds winning the title for the last two years and prompting many supporters to ask themselves 'Whats the point of buying a season ticket to see your team win as many matches as they can to finish top of the pile and then see a club ten points behind win the title'

Totally agree with you there. The whole play off format is a farce. The team that finishes top of the league at the end of the season is rewarded with a crappy piece of tin that nobody gives a toss about even though they have been the most consistent team over the 27 matches. Then as you say a team that has been mediocre for the best part of the season goes on a bit of a run of form and takes the main trophy of the season and are deemed champions.
I'm seriously considering putting my season ticket money to one side and save it to pay for the play off matches instead. What's the point of supporting your team for the whole season, seeing them win the league and then see them get very little credit for doing it?
If the Rugby league want to have an end of season play off between the top eight sides so be it but more reward should be given to the team that finishes top over the whole regular season. I think people would show a bit more enthusiasm if this were the case.

It's not just the play off format either it is the whole way the game is being run. The inconsistency of the refs also leave a lot to be desired.

But we shouldn't just blame the RFL, which, if given the chance, I am always the first one to jump on that bandwagon!

The clubs are as much to blame because they vote between themselves for much of how the game is run, number of teams, rule changes, sponsorships (or not with the Stobart fiasco!) etc

Very true Josie. The standard of refereeing last season was disgraceful and what is worrying is that the standard has been dropping steadily for the last few years. I know supporters of Wigan and other clubs that have stopped going to matches or haven't bought season tickets because games are being ruined by poor refereeing decisions on a regular basis.
As for clubs having a say in the way the game is run its about time they started listening to what the fans want to see, after all we're the ones parting with our hard earned cash to watch the games week in week out.

[michael inch stoke]

Probably.

If the club would clear up the controversy with the Gareth Hock saga perhaps it may help people renew!!

The club seems intent on keeping the club in the dark again

I appreciate what you are saying about the club keeping us in the dark Josie, but IMO Hock going or not should have little bearing on season ticket renewals.

I didnt think "I wont bother this season" when he was banned for two years. Financial reasons IMO would have a greater impact on the number of people buying season tickets

I have already renewed my ST whether Gareth is still at the club or not, but a great many people I know are considering not renewing & it is not just about the club keeping their cards close to their chest, it's about the whole way the game is being run & it has already been brought up that mediocracy throughout the season is rewarded by being named as Champions for winning three games while consistency throughout the year over twenty seven games is not regarded at all!

I've said for years that the League Leaders should be better acknowledged & rewarded.

Ive renewed mine two weeks ago, so as I originally said Josie, it hasnt made any difference to some people what is happening to Gaz Hock.

The bottom line is, if you are not happy paying out for a season ticket for whatever reason then dont do it, we all have a choice. Its no use moaning about various aspects of the game certain fans dont like and then renew anyway

[josie andrews]

Membership Sales Break More Records

The DW Stadium ticket office was inundated with Warriors fans looking to secure their seat for the 2013 Season this past Friday (9th November).

A record 740 Seasonal Memberships were sold on the day, surpassing previous record numbers for Season Tickets sold in 24 hours since the Warriors moved from Central Park to the DW (JJB) Stadium in 1998.

DW Stadium ticket office Manager, Steve Reeves said,

"Friday was one of busiest days we have had in terms of sales since the stadium opened. The fans really seem to have taken to the new memberships and sales continue to be strong"

Seasonal Membership sales are slightly ahead of the corresponding point last season, while numbers of new members continue to grow.

Fans looking to renew their seat can save up to 15% on the full price of a 2013 Seasonal Membership by purchasing before the extended renewal deadline of 5pm on Monday 19th November.

New and renewing members have the chance to customise their membership to suit them through a series of extras that are available to bolt-on to their chosen package. These extras include subscriptions to Wigan TV and the new digital edition of the Matchday Programme, a new and exclusive Members Gift Pack and seasonal Matchday parking at the DW Stadium.

Seasonal Memberships can be renewed by visiting the DW Stadium Ticket Office in person (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm or Saturday 9am-12noon), via Warriors E-Tickets via by [clicking here] or by phoning the Ticket Hotline on 0871 66-33-552.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON 2013 SEASONAL MEMBERSHIP PACKAGES [CLICK HERE]

http://www.wiganwarriors.com/WContent.a ... &type=news

[Owd Codger]

If they are doing so well, why are we getting bombarded with emails, reminders on the club website and a deadline increased. As for a record number of renewals yesterday, that was only because many held back to the last minute to show there discontentment with the present state of the game and those at the RFL running it. I suspect that most club's with the exception of Leeds are having the same problem.

[Kittwazzer]

If they are doing so well, why are we getting bombarded with emails, reminders on the club website and a deadline increased. As for a record number of renewals yesterday, that was only because many held back to the last minute to show there discontentment with the present state of the game and those at the RFL running it. I suspect that most club's with the exception of Leeds are having the same problem.

Considering Leeds are now openly sticking up two fingers at rounds 1-27, I would imagine their fans are deliberating even more than ours!

[DaveO]

If they are doing so well, why are we getting bombarded with emails, reminders on the club website and a deadline increased. As for a record number of renewals yesterday, that was only because many held back to the last minute to show there discontentment with the present state of the game and those at the RFL running it. I suspect that most club's with the exception of Leeds are having the same problem.

Considering Leeds are now openly sticking up two fingers at rounds 1-27, I would imagine their fans are deliberating even more than ours!

It would be great if they actually got fewer season ticket sales this season than last. People may see the problem if that happened.

Probably be OK for them though as I'd guess any fans for whom the penny has dropped that rounds 1-27 are a waste of money will be made up for by new season ticket holders due to the success.

I am genuinely surprised if season ticket sales at Wigan are holding up. OK I myself renewed despite wondering what I am paying for in rounds 1-27 and I am sure there are others the same but I did think based on comments on here and rlfans fewer would be as daft as me.

[Sutty]

I posted the following on a couple of threads a week or so ago and this is still my opinion and the reason that I have decided not to renew my season ticket:

It's with a heavy heart that I've decided not to renew my season ticket next year. I just can't justify spending hundreds of pounds on something that the RFL and Sky have made in to, effectively, a 27 game pre season.
I know some will say that we support the club etc. But, the fact is, that I have other hobbies and interests and a young family and I would rather spend my money on those things that actually mean something, than a meaningless season.

Can you imagine Sky not showing Man U etc lift the Premier League trophy, televising a game that could determine who clinches the all important 4th Champions League spot, instead? Yet, that's effectively what Sky did with the SL last year. We weren't shown on tv because they wanted to show a crappy match to see if Wakefield could get the 8th playoff spot. No disrespect to Wakefield, but they aren't in the same category as Wigan, Wire and (possibly) Saints.
Sorry, but I just think that the season has become virtually meaningless. Leeds win 5 games on the spin, at the end of the season, and are crowned "Champions". Despite finishing 10pts behind us this year and 13 behind Wire last year.

I'll still go to the big games and if we get to any finals I'll probably go to those too. But I am sooooo disillusioned with the whole league at the moment that I can't justify spending that much money on it, when I could better spend it elsewhere. This isn't a decision that I've found easy to make and I still love the club, but something had to give