ian1964 10,761 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 ..........over cut price deal for Celtic fans THE Killie chief has been branded a “desperate man” after offering travelling fans cut-price briefs for this weekend's game at Rugby Park - while charging home punters full price. BUNGLING Killie chief Michael Johnston last night sparked outrage among his own fans AND Celtic supporters after offering cut-price briefs for Saturday’s league clash for the away section only. Johnston was branded a “desperate man” and accused of fleecing his own club’s support after only allowing travelling fans to buy cut-price briefs for the fixture at Rugby Park while charging home punters full price. Celtic announced on their website yesterday that season-ticket holders could buy briefs for just £20. That is a £6 less than Killie fans are being asked to pay. And while the move was welcomed by some Celtic fans it resulted in a furious backlash from those who had already purchased tickets and paid the full price before yesterday’s offer. Many are threatening to hand back their tickets unless they are issued with a £6 refund and vowing to stay away when their club head to Rugby Park again next March. While Celtic fans are outraged, relations between Johnston and the Killie support are already at an all-time low and this latest offer has only served to further antagonise matters. Kilmarnock Supporters’ Association chairman Sandy Armour described the offer as “madness”. He believes it will only fuel more calls within the Killie fanbase for boycotts of their own club. Armour said: “This defies belief. The fans are raging. “I’ve never known a situation where a chairman has shown so much contempt for his own fans. “If this isn’t the actions of a desperate man then I don’t know what is. I’ve no idea what he’s thinking. Every action he seems to take damages the club and this is the biggest own goal yet. “If you’re a Kilmarnock fan swithering about whether to go then why would you when you know the away fans are treated better? “I’ve never heard anything like this in my life before - it’s absolute madness. “The only thing I can think of is he’s under pressure to get money in. “For me, it’s the last act of a desperate man. I heard the ticket sales from Celtic fans was poor so it’s another case of trying to make a quick buck short term. “It looks like he’s just trying to get money in from anywhere. But if that was his thinking would he not have been better making it £20 for everyone? “What he doesn’t realise is he’ll get little take-up from the Celtic fans because it’s a live TV game on a Saturday lunchtime so taking a few quid off isn’t going to make the difference between fans going and not going. “In the long run he’ll lose far more from Kilmarnock fans walking away because of his actions. I think very few people will turn up on Saturday on the day. “Season ticket holders will be there but even some of them say they won’t go on the back of this. “There will be a meeting with fans in the next few weeks and some are looking for boycotts to be organised but the message is clear – we need rid of Johnston now.” And Ann McElhinney, secretary of the Affiliation of registered Celtic Supporters’ Clubs, was also fuming. She said: “The Affiliation have already taken over 800 tickets at £26. “It’s ridiculous and unfair on the fans who have already bought their tickets. “My phone hasn’t stopped with people saying they want the £6 refunded and if it isn’t going to be refunded then they’re asking if they can give the ticket back. “Historically, there isn’t a big uptake of tickets for Rugby Park and Killie have just made the situation worse with this. “The next time Celtic are there I’d be surprised if we even half-fill one stand due to this. They’ve shot themselves in the foot.” Killie, who are £9million in debt, were unavailable to make any comment on the move but Armour added: “I hope the bank can see what’s happening and take action before Johnston does any more damage to the club.” http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/kilmarnock-fans-rage-desperate-chairman-2298798 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DietofWorms Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Apart from the obvious desparation....20 quid to watch that level of football is still way over priced. Killie are screwed sadly..Scottish football has hated itself to death. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54andcounting 0 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 There's nothing worse than watching a game on tv with no crowd and no atmosphere a terrible advert for Scottish football. The tims won't go because Killie were the club who shied away from voting us out. I wouldn't have watched it anyway haven't watched an spl game since we were kicked out of that league. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Ally 0 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Maybe Killie should try arranging a game against the only support in the country who travel in numbers? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 919 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 26 quid for the SPL? No wonder the game is dying. Take a leaf out of the German book and attendances might go up which means more overall income, better atmosphere and maybe a better product. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54andcounting 0 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I've always thought halve the entrance fee, double the attendance. If the product still isn't worth it then we are dead in the water. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERRAB 3,771 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 me thinks Killie are getting desperate. Teetering on the brink of administration........... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Cooper 0 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 That is a disgrace. The same chairman who refused to vote Rangers into the SPL because he was terrified of the Celtic fans "threats" of a boycott at Rugby Park. The man is an idiot. If i was a Killie fan i would be livid. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERRAB 3,771 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 That is a disgrace. The same chairman who refused to vote Rangers into the SPL because he was terrified of the Celtic fans "threats" of a boycott at Rugby Park. The man is an idiot. If i was a Killie fan i would be livid. looks to me they're desperate for cash............ 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calscot 0 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I've always thought halve the entrance fee, double the attendance. If the product still isn't worth it then we are dead in the water. You actually think this? Definitely doesn't work; just ask Motherwell. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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