Cost of Living and football

[Billy Campbell's Ghost]

Seeing the crowds at our two home games and the paltry 148 Blackburn fans how much of this is belt tightening.

I think away supports will reduce with ticket added to fuel costs. 
What else may be cut back on? Gym membership, TV subscriptions, holidays, car leases?

Its gonna get tough by Xmas.

[Gowrie Dee 1962]

7 hours ago, Billy Campbell's Ghost said:

Seeing the crowds at our two home games and the paltry 148 Blackburn fans how much of this is belt tightening.

I think away supports will reduce with ticket added to fuel costs. 
What else may be cut back on? Gym membership, TV subscriptions, holidays, car leases?

Its gonna get tough by Xmas.

Why do you think I drink?!

[Prince Buster]

5 minutes ago, Gowrie Dee 1962 said:

Why do you think I drink?!

Is it because you'd dehydrate and die if you didn't?

[Valentke]

I was watching UD Levante last season, like Dundee they have been relegated. They are charging the equivalent of €11 per home game next season as a thank you to fans for sticking by them. There words - translated. It equates to a reduction of over 50% v last season. 

[Gowrie Dee 1962]

1 hour ago, Prince Buster said:

Is it because you'd dehydrate and die if you didn't?

Will try that one with the wife when going to the pub on sat!

[Les Barr legend]

Even working full time, I’m left with just over £100 a week after all bills paid. Going to a game, even in this league will cost me around £40 all in, which is a good chunk of my available cash. Tough times

[FanDee]

I'm lucky i live close to my work and can cycle in, otherwise it be tougher than it is with fuel being expensive. The good lady works from home, so we save a lot on fuel.

[Valentke]

Spain has just announced all commuter trains and middle distance services will be free of charge from September until the end of the year to help mitigate rising prices. The service is excellent too….they actually show up frequently and on time

[Billy Campbell's Ghost]

49 minutes ago, Valentke said:

Spain has just announced all commuter trains and middle distance services will be free of charge from September until the end of the year to help mitigate rising prices. The service is excellent too….they actually show up frequently and on time

I travelled by train from Seville to Cadiz a couple of years back and it was great. On time, clean and fast.

[Blue4evr]

Germany have just introduced a 9 euro (£7.60) monthly pass giving unlimited travel on bus, tram, subway and regional trains anywhere in Germany. In the 1st week there has been a huge reduction in the amount of cars on motorways and cities.

[Double Blue]

48 minutes ago, Blue4evr said:

Germany have just introduced a 9 euro (£7.60) monthly pass giving unlimited travel on bus, tram, subway and regional trains anywhere in Germany. In the 1st week there has been a huge reduction in the amount of cars on motorways and cities.

We were on holiday in Germany last month and used it extensively as it is also open to non Germans. Trains were busy! Spanish govt also doing something similar for 6 months. French have cut energy bills dramatically. Meanwhile in Westminster....

Normally I would have considered driving down to Stranraer today but the cost of petrol is prohibitive. 

[Prince Buster]

4 minutes ago, Double Blue said:

 Meanwhile in Westminster....

 

Tory scumbags too busy deciding who gets the biggest slice of the pie

Sorry, politics but it has to be said