WishyWashy
Central Defender
Am I reading this right that anyone can just walk in to the bar at full time?
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Founders bar
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Bud The Horse
Midfield
Suppose that the point i'm getting at. It was sold out with ST holders presumably early doors, interested to know if they've seen value enough to continue again next season.
Like 've said we seemed to get mugged off over time in the BCB as things were removed from the package as the prices increased, though this never seemed to deter us, but it did others and it was more and more noticeable each year. Notably with the decline of the club hand in hand of course.
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WishyWashy
Central Defender
Yeah that doesn't seem to add up for me. Either it's hospitality and private for paying customers before/after the game or it is a sports bar to be used before/after. I come out of the turnstile closest to the entrance mind so I might use it for a quick pint stop as the traffic over the bridge settles down.
The Beautiful Game
Striker
We moved there from BCB because the standard seats that were available were shite by the time we had a look. Wish we hadn't bothered. Overpriced, crowded, crap layout. The toilet situation is a nightmare for those with a dodgy bladder. You use the toilet on the main concourse so you've everyone from founders (who are scattered all over the ground) and everyone from that block all cramming into the bogs that were only meant for one block.Intrigued to know how this bar is going and peoples opinions, as a long serving BCB ST holder, we're now 'slumming' it in standard seats.......
But would like to utilise as a treat so it's interesting to read back and see it's now open to anyone after the match.
1) Is this because people have opted not to use after the game? I can imagine this is frustrating for those who have paid full price, as did we when in the BCB and the wrist bands became a bit of a farce.
2) Can we upgrade for a single pre-game access.
3) Do people think this area has generally on the whole been a success, or is it overpriced? Has it been impacted by the bridge/sheepfolds i.e becoming more accessible to alternatives.
Originally they put us up in the Prem Concourse but on movers day we spotted two seats in the west stand by the padded seats. They let us move there (they were standard seats) but wouldn't let us drop founders so we ended up forced to pay the extra. We're going to try dropping it again this season, but it sounds like if we do, the club will cancel our season cards and our seats would go back on sale at standard price.
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jarrowdiamond
Striker
Yeah, been in a couple of times this season. Was great in there after the mags game.
PR10
Central Defender
I’ve had a complete opposite experience.
I enjoy it in there. The food is decent value. Plenty screens to watch football. Only slight issue I have is the dreary busker for every single game. I’ve downgraded from Business Lounge and whilst it’s obviously not as nice as that it’s still nice to get in early have a pint, read the programme and enjoy the build up with no hassle. Less than £1000 for my season ticket in a good West Stand seat so only paying £300 for the Founders experience. The staff are great and never have any problem getting a decent seat if you arrive 90 minutes before kick off. Always plenty space to use the toilet apart from the 5 minutes from half time whistle and it’s only 10 metres away from Founders. Black Cat Bar toilets were much smaller and often had to wait longer in there.
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MadMackem10
Winger
Subject to capacity though. Last time i tried to use I was waiting awhile outside to get in.
The Butcher
Striker
It was good of them to add heaters to concourse in the founders area, refurb the bogs and tv’s in my area
The bar itself is fine, I like the buskers, the only issue I have is the seats on the goal line are terrible for supposed premium offering from the club
Collry Lad
Full Back
"Originally they put us up in the Prem Concourse but on movers day we spotted two seats in the west stand by the padded seats. They let us move there (they were standard seats) but wouldn't let us drop founders so we ended up forced to pay the extra. We're going to try dropping it again this season, but it sounds like if we do, the club will cancel our season cards and our seats would go back on sale at standard price."
Ehhhh??
So SAFC don't let you downgrade from a premium matchday season ticket to a normal one? The Founders bar is a life sentence?
Ehhhh??
So SAFC don't let you downgrade from a premium matchday season ticket to a normal one? The Founders bar is a life sentence?
The Beautiful Game
Striker
Last summer we’d already signed up for founders because we didn’t have much choice. When the better (standard) seats came up, they let us take them, but only at the founders price. Don’t know what they’ll do in the summer tbf, but last summer they wouldnt allow it."Originally they put us up in the Prem Concourse but on movers day we spotted two seats in the west stand by the padded seats. They let us move there (they were standard seats) but wouldn't let us drop founders so we ended up forced to pay the extra. We're going to try dropping it again this season, but it sounds like if we do, the club will cancel our season cards and our seats would go back on sale at standard price."
Ehhhh??
Obviously it’s not a life sentence, I’m sure they’d let us downgrade elsewhere but I think if we want to keep the seats they’ll try and force founders on us based on the interactions I had with them last summer. Hypothetically though
Wearson
Winger
Where is the queue to get into the Founders Bar after the game? Is it from the concourse or the outside door?
AndrewP
Striker
I walked past after the last home game and it looked like you could just walk in from the outside after the match.
Yes its open to anyone after the match.
MadMackem10
Winger
Wasn't so much a queue as the doorman on the outside door stopped a handful of people and said they were at capacity and didn't know how long it would be until people left. Ended up being bout 10 minutes
The Beautiful Game
Striker
FYI - Thats exactly what they've said"Originally they put us up in the Prem Concourse but on movers day we spotted two seats in the west stand by the padded seats. They let us move there (they were standard seats) but wouldn't let us drop founders so we ended up forced to pay the extra. We're going to try dropping it again this season, but it sounds like if we do, the club will cancel our season cards and our seats would go back on sale at standard price."
Ehhhh??
Happened to quite a few unfortunately. Been told there are no spare seats in the normal areas and will have to go on the waiting list.
Tried raising it with our corporate account manager who said nothing he can do, need to phone ticket office. They said because corporate is classed as a different "group" your corporate history is not transferable and you will need to go on main waiting list.
Shambles
dancingradio
Central Defender
This is a real scandal and im surprised people are taking it lying down to be bonest I would be raging
