Shropshire Star

Bucks are boosted by season ticket sales

AFC Telford United have extended their Early Bird scheme after more than 60 per cent of season ticket holders renewed.

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The deadline has been revised to March 31 at 5pm after requests from supporters.

Prices will rise after the latest cut-off, with further details to be announced on April 1.

Under the scheme, which was due to run to Saturday, adults can watch a game at the New Bucks Head for just over £8 and concessions for little over £6.

Chairman Ian Dosser said: "We're delighted with sales which give us a really good platform to plan positively for next season.

"Rob, Larry and the team have given us a fighting chance of staying in this division and have brought a real buzz back.

"Crowds have also risen which is helping enormously; we can't thank the fans enough for backing the Early Bird offer but also for getting behind the club's efforts to remain in the league.

"We are hoping to attract lapsed supporters and new supporters, but we're very pleased with the take-up and it's helped us considerably in our planning for next season.

"In terms of volumes, we have sold more than half of last season's total figure, which is a big positive."

Dosser believes more season tickets will be sold in the run-up to the weekend.

"We always tend to sell a high percentage of season tickets in the last week, particularly as we're in the run-up to a home game," he said.

Telford have climbed four points clear of the National North drop zone after four straight wins. The chairman believes the improved results have helped to push sales, adding: "The revival on the field has been fantastic – very positive results have helped with a very positive take-up with the season tickets."

All prices have been reduced with adults paying 24 per cent less, concessions 33 per cent less, 16 to 19-year-olds 22 per cent less, while under-eights will remain free.

The Early Bird rates see adults paying £179, concessions £136, aged 16 to 19 £79 and eights to 16-year-olds £44

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