MaskedOwl Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 My Dad has always been a latics fan but these days only goes a couple of games a season. He is officially an OAP next feb but apparently cant get an OAP season ticket until after his birthday. Personally think thats a bit stupid. As a result he wont be getting a season ticket this time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 My Dad has always been a latics fan but these days only goes a couple of games a season. He is officially an OAP next feb but apparently cant get an OAP season ticket until after his birthday. Personally think thats a bit stupid. As a result he wont be getting a season ticket this time around. Doesn't seem that stupid . Nearly every other concession is based on actual birthday Should the club refuse to sell a junior season ticket at a reduced price because the boy/girl has a birthday during the season that would make them older than the concession age? Frustrating yes. Stupid mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) My Dad has always been a latics fan but these days only goes a couple of games a season. He is officially an OAP next feb but apparently cant get an OAP season ticket until after his birthday. Personally think thats a bit stupid. As a result he wont be getting a season ticket this time around. Many clubs allow discounted senior season tickets at 60 yo, it's about time there was some uniformity one way or the other. https://www.google.co.uk/webhp?source=search_app&gws_rd=ssl#q=football+league+senior+season+tickets+aged+60 Edited June 12, 2015 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedOwl Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) Doesn't seem that stupid . Nearly every other concession is based on actual birthday Should the club refuse to sell a junior season ticket at a reduced price because the boy/girl has a birthday during the season that would make them older than the concession age? Frustrating yes. Stupid mo Id give the concession to them all if their birthday falls within the season if it means more bums on seats and money in the kitty. Edited June 12, 2015 by MaskedOwl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorvik_latic Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Id give the concession to them all if their birthday falls within the season if it means more seats on bums and money in the kitty. It might be more bums on seats but it won't be more money. There will be a lot of 64 year olds (well, maybe a few) that will still be paying the full price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Id give the concession to them all if their birthday falls within the season if it means more seats on bums and money in the kitty. Correct, get the money in the bank rather than none at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Many clubs allow discounted senior season tickets at 60 yo, it's about time there was some uniformity one way or the other. https://www.google.co.uk/webhp?source=search_app&gws_rd=ssl#q=football+league+senior+season+tickets+aged+60 Why? They are all individual businesses and can make their own decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millibob Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 The rules should be the same throughout the full 92 clubs. I am 60 later in the year (3 October) don't forger my cards, but my Bus Pass and State Pension don't arrive until I am 66 - someone (A Mr Cameron I think) has robbed me of a years pension and free travel to Rochdale & Bury & Wigan away!! HOWEVER - At Brentford, they only had one turnstile open. I gave the nice man my money and he gave me change. The young whippersnapper thought I was as old as I look. It's flat cap and OAP this season at away games - sod it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 The rules should be the same throughout the full 92 clubs. I am 60 later in the year (3 October) don't forger my cards, but my Bus Pass and State Pension don't arrive until I am 66 - someone (A Mr Cameron I think) has robbed me of a years pension and free travel to Rochdale & Bury & Wigan away!! HOWEVER - At Brentford, they only had one turnstile open. I gave the nice man my money and he gave me change. The young whippersnapper thought I was as old as I look. It's flat cap and OAP this season at away games - sod it!! Senior Railcard at 60 - worth it if you let the train take the strain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Whichever group you want to make a case for there are good and bad examples. Old timers are on average minted compared to most age groups, but some aren't well off at all. Personally I think it would be a strange idea moving it to 60 when the retirement age is going the other way as people stubbornly fail to die when they were meant to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 The rules should be the same throughout the full 92 clubs. I am 60 later in the year (3 October) don't forger my cards, but my Bus Pass and State Pension don't arrive until I am 66 - someone (A Mr Cameron I think) has robbed me of a years pension It was either a Mr G Brown or a Mr A Blair actually...... Mr Cameron has put it up to £151 a week from £115 for you from next April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedOwl Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 Whichever group you want to make a case for there are good and bad examples. Old timers are on average minted compared to most age groups, but some aren't well off at all. Personally I think it would be a strange idea moving it to 60 when the retirement age is going the other way as people stubbornly fail to die when they were meant to. Really?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Really?! Absolutely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedOwl Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 Absolutely From my experience of working for social services with older adults i beg to differ. Plus in this case my Dad cant afford full price ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millibob Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 It was either a Mr G Brown or a Mr A Blair actually...... Mr Cameron has put it up to £151 a week from £115 for you from next April. Bollocks to that: I am 59 going on 60 Next April Harry I get jack :censored:. Its not next April it's April in SIX years time until I can put my card in the machine in the Post office and when they say "how much would you like" I can say ALL OF IT!! Happy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Bollocks to that: I am 59 going on 60 Next April Harry I get jack :censored:. Its not next April it's April in SIX years time until I can put my card in the machine in the Post office and when they say "how much would you like" I can say ALL OF IT!! Happy days Have you had a sex change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millibob Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Have you had a sex change? Strange that but as a popular music band sings "some might say". But no I have not, Still got the "full set" and can be found at K93 in the Chaddy end - on no - The North Stand if you wish to check my credentials!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) The club need to sort out their policies on young concessions if anything. Charging £13 to get a piece of laminated paper to prove you're a student is a rip off. Plus Latics must be one of the only clubs not to offer away fans student prices. If you're 16 or over you're considered an adult, which is scandalous if you support Oldham or not. Edited June 12, 2015 by NewBlue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 From my experience of working for social services with older adults i beg to differAbout what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedOwl Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 About what? Old timers being minted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wogghead1 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 I've always had the thought of if you are 6, 16 or 66 you still take up one seat in the stand, on a bus etc so should pay the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 I've always had the thought of if you are 6, 16 or 66 you still take up one seat in the stand, on a bus etc so should pay the same. Welcome to the messageboard Mr Cameron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 I've always had the thought of if you are 6, 16 or 66 you still take up one seat in the stand, on a bus etc so should pay the same. Ha! Yeah and as we are all humans on the same planet can we all have the same priviledges please thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 I've always had the thought of if you are 6, 16 or 66 you still take up one seat in the stand, on a bus etc so should pay the same. Yes, but then the commercial reality kicks in. If Grandad's pension means he can't afford it, he won't come. Especially if his knees play up in the cold. If Dad has to pay £66 to go to the game with his two kids, he won't bother either and they'll never become fans. At £32 it's a more palatable entertainment option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjk2008 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 I've always had the thought of if you are 6, 16 or 66 you still take up one seat in the stand, on a bus etc so should pay the same. Words fail me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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