Just seen this on the Wigan Warriors site:- www.wiganwarriors.com/WContent.aspx?id=229 Looks like most clubs are going down the route of tailoring a ticket for different types of supporters..

Just seen this on the Wigan Warriors site:- www.wiganwarriors.com/WContent.aspx?id=229 Looks like most clubs are going down the route of tailoring a ticket for different types of supporters..

They must be scared that some fans will pass it through the fence so all there mates get in for nowt.

Stop adults getting in with kids cards too which happens if there's nobody on the gate and it's just a machine.

If its same system we use at Bradford it will be a printed card with a unique barcode on it. Turnstile operators have handheld scanners and just scan the barcode. No chip or magnetic strip to get damaged and because everyone has a unique barcode club knows exactly which tickets have been used at matches and use the info in marketing emails etc. we had doubts about it when it came in but in reality it's been a good system and can't recall any issues with it.

Thanks for that Mat. That was what my perception of the card system was. Sounds good.



I think security wise its also a good move by the club. We will know exactly who and how many are in the Wheldon Road end.

Next milestone coming up folks :- www.castigers.com/article.php?id=2613

Next milestone coming up folks :- www.castigers.com/article.php?id=2613

Just got my brother a bronze membership for Xmas...he'll probably be more giddy about the discounts at the food outlets in Xscape but its more money in the pot

Looking at the Wigan membership - the idea of bolts on seems a very good idea especially the electronic programs. No printing costs, no left over post game. Excluding the costs of design its basically a 100% margin.

Brilliant idea from the Wigan club and surely the way forward.

4000 hit today by Wakefield, keep it up lads

Looking at the Wigan TV deal when you buy a membership - the big selling point is getting full match coverage after 14 days of the game. So if you are a member and buy this "add-on" you would save money on buying the DVD's. Another great idea.

I've suggested the idea on the past for Cas and been laughed off by the usual folk on here who claimed it would be "too expensive" and "pointless".

VoD content online is the way to go, not DVD.

Would you like a bronze one, Bazzo.

You can get your Cas v Wakey ticket included and can get the discounts down at Xscape too

I would use such a service

I was wondering about this Fully. We sometimes do a members draw at work for a season ticket. Would you be able to give a bronze membership as a prize ? Would 2 people be able to gain entry for one specific match on the back of a bronze membership ? I wasn't sure if the bronze package was for 1 persons entry to 2 different games. If this is possible we might be looking at buying 8 bronze packages (£400) worth to give out over the year.

Thanks for the offer, but may be your membership will let me come with you to the Cas v Wakey game has bring a friend

I would but free tickets have got friends name on it!

Ok, i will do with out, but thanks

What is the bronze deal? I might get the father in law one!!

2 games + all the discounts etc and access to the "members stand" (Wheldon Road End)

How much?

£50

So they're giving people all the money off at places in Xscape & the like for £10.

If only a club, say 10 miles away, could also come up with the idea of having an end of their own ground for home fans only!!

Nah, can't see that happening. Opposing fans would be outraged.

So its £20 in a game with £10 on top to earn discounts at various places, I can see that but usually incentives are free or part of a discount package. Still hope it works out anything to promote the game wider has got to be good.

Do i detect a hint of sarcasm in your post



I think there was a bit of an over-reaction last season with the 'where we'd like you to stand' thing , Maybe the derby game wasnt the best one to try and implement it at.
I think the advantage Cas have now with introduce the members only stand is that we are taking this stance now before the season starts and saying how its going to be at Wheldon Road , Unfortunatley for Wakey they tried it after the season had started and it made it hard to implement (IMHO)

Delboy66(aye of the tigers fanzine)