Town chief executive Simon Clegg has revealed that the Blues sold just over 13,000 season tickets for 2011/12 at the reduced early bird price. That’s down around 5% at the same stage last season with the total eventually reaching 14,300.

Clegg says he’s pleased with the total given the circumstances: “I would like to thank those fans who have purchased season tickets for next season.

“While we are obviously disappointed with a slight drop in take up of season tickets, it is perfectly understandable given the current economic climate.

“We also have to accept that we have had a number of disappointing seasons over recent years.

“Hopefully, next year we will be pushing for a top six place. That’s the target of the owner, the manager and myself.”

Town’s season ticket prices rose by around 6%, the first increase for five years.

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BlooooCD added 17:13 - May 20 Well I renewed our tickets and got awesome seats owing to the fickle brigade leaving their perches! I agree the prices should be dropped but I know that if people can start to see VALUE for money in terms of entertaining football they will come back... COYB's!
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h32 added 19:21 - May 20 BYRNE 16 - Clegg will now have the attitude that he doesn't need to now. About the limit of his ability and ambition for the Club.
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h32 added 19:35 - May 20 Tiggs - I share your sentiments totally - but not sure where we will be looking anymore. Certainly not prepared to gamble my money on what I currently see being served up ( and yes, after 40+ plus years ). But no doubt I will again be told about all those signings that are 'going to be made' - problem is no one knows when - if ever. Doubt it will be this side of the Olympics !!!!!!!!!

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ITFC4daprem added 20:46 - May 20 strange thought would be more
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alfromcol added 21:03 - May 20 What a load of negative posters!!!! The answer is simple, get the team winning and the numbers attending will go up. Another season like the previous 2 and the attendances will drift down to 15,000 ish.
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theblueginger added 22:04 - May 20 e.g. he always knew what mugs most of us are
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Tractastic added 22:42 - May 20 Did the 13,000 ticket holders buy on the premise that Clegg wouldn't be here next season?!! Would have been 20,000 if that was the case.!!
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bluedragon added 00:11 - May 21 Well Mr clegg were are these new players then or is it the same as last year all lies just to sell more season tickets
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tractorboy2434 added 23:02 - May 21 Not sure that I accept that figure, no I'll be more specific, I don't believe it for a moment, I was told the figure was closer to 10K, we will seee come August.
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