CITY FREEZE SEASON TICKET PRICES; Ridsdale to announce five-year boost for fans.Byline: Steve Tucker CARDIFF CITY are set to freeze season ticket prices for the next five years - even if they get promoted to the Premier League! The price halt - which the Echo understands is to be announced To be announced (TBA) A contract for the purchase or sale of an MBS to be delivered at an agreed-upon future date but does not include a specified pool number and number of pools or precise amount to be delivered. today by chairman Peter Ridsdale Peter Ridsdale (Born 11 March 1952, Leeds) is a former chairman of Leeds United A.F.C., and is currently chairman of Cardiff City F.C.. Under his chairmanship Leeds reached the UEFA Cup semi-final in 1999/2000 and the UEFA Champions League semi-finals in 2000/01. - is believed to be the longest of its kind in football history If the Bluebirds were to gain promotion, it would mean supporters would see five seasons of top-flight action at the cheapest prices. Under current charges for adults, fans could be watching City face the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea at a cost of just pounds 329 for the whole season. The move seems a reaction by the club to the current credit crunch Credit Crunch An economic condition whereby investment capital is difficult to obtain. Banks and investors become weary of lending funds to corporations thereby driving up the price of debt products for borrowers. and as recognition of the loyal support of the club's fans. With the club already settled in its new state-of-the-art stadium the news will undoubtedly lead to even more season tickets being sold, irrespective of irrespective of prep. Without consideration of; regardless of. irrespective of preposition despite what division City are in. The decision will be seen by many as a vindication of Ridsdale's tenure as chairman and chief executive - and his proactive approach in trying to secure investment in the club. He is trying to clear the pounds 24m the club owes to the Langston group, taken out when former owner Sam Hammam Samir "Sam" Hammam (Arabic: سام همّام) (born 1948 in Beirut)[1] is a Lebanese businessman, most notable for his high profile involvement in British football clubs. was in charge. The City chairman this week vowed the new stadium will be debt free within the next 12 months with any money owed to developers PMG PMG abbr. postmaster general PMG 1. Postmaster General 2. Paymaster General settled up. The Bluebirds have moved immediately to pass on the benefits of that new financial robustness to supporters by introducing the five-year freeze on season ticket prices. Whitts record goal: Pages 54&55 |
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