Good call over cost of tickets

WE reported last week in this column, details of the recent meeting between Stockport County Supporters Co-operative and the club.

During that meeting lengthy discussion took place on the question of season ticket prices in the coming season.

Responding to our pleas, the club promised to ‘see what they could do to help season ticket holders in the anticipated home play-off match’.

They were as good as their word as within a couple of days the club announced that they will be covering the cost of tickets to the semi-final play offs for season ticket holders.

This was something supported by the Co-op during the meeting, and we are delighted they have made this gesture so quickly.

The limited access to Edgeley Park has been challenging for all parties this season, due to the government’s Covid restrictions. Season ticket holders have only been able to gain access to the Woking home game, the semi-final of the play-offs, and potential access to tickets for the final (subject to County qualifying).

This situation has been particularly challenging for families, who have retained two or more season tickets, but have effectively only been able to make use of one streaming pass.

It has to be acknowledged, however, that this situation has been very difficult for the football club as well, as they had to face historically low levels of income. We would like to acknowledge and thank the club for this commitment.

The gesture for the play off semi-final is appreciated and helps recognise the loyalty shown by County season ticket holders.

Now, let’s hope those iffy backless seats at the Ashton Gate away end have been sorted...