MANSFIELD Town say they are delighted with the number of season tickets sold following the end of their eight-week campaign, and can announce they have doubled the number of season tickets sold last season.
The counting process is still ongoing, but as of 9.30am yesterday, Stags had sold over 2,000 adult equivalents at the discounted rate and over 2,500 in total, two concession counting for one adult.
The club are now expecting to play in front of 3,000 people on average for home matchdays next season.
This is almost double the amount of tickets sold throughout last season, when 1,348 tickets were bought, of which 709 were adults.
Chairman Andrew Perry told the club's official website
www.mansfieldtown.net: "It was an ambitious target to try and get 3,000 adults to sign up, but we are an ambitious club with high aims."
"It is a fantastic response from the people of Mansfield – who know we are trying to do all we can to get people into Field Mill."
Said boss David Holdsworth: "As first team manager, I am thrilled with the response from our dynamic season ticket scheme.
"Knowing that we are likely to play in front of bigger crowds next season is likely to help improve the atmosphere around the ground and ultimately lift the players.
"It will give us an extra boost ahead of next season should even more people sign up," he added.
Originally, the club had hoped to sell 3,000 adult tickets at the start of the eight week campaign.
Said chairman Andrew Perry: "Like any good business, we had a back up plan which will now be implemented.
"The Mansfield public can help us even more by supporting our off the field activities."
"Should these events be supported then we will fill the shortfall from the original season ticket budget.
"We remain confident for a very fruitful season, both on and off the pitch. Everything at Mansfield Town is now geared towards one aim – promotion."
Recently, the club had staged a hugely successful Champions Dinner evening in their newly named Kevin Bird Suite, where over 100 people were present.
They are now planning a variety of events throughout the course of next season, with a Fathers' Day luncheon and Wimbledon Dinner on the forthcoming calendar.
Meanwhile, plans are underway to try to reduce stewarding costs for next season.
Supporters can still buy a season ticket for the forthcoming campaign, with prices now reverting to: £300 – adults, £185, concessions, £99 and juniors (13-16).
The club are currently writing to all season ticket applicants with collection details and are thanking fans for their support before a ball has even been kicked.
Season ticket books are anticipated to be available to collect from Monday, 13th July.
Two additional tickets from the season ticket book can only be used for Mansfield's home friendly matches against Walsall on Tuesday, 28th July and Hartlepool United on Saturday, 1st August.
The club have started the process of banking cheques, submitting credit/debit cards or making monthly payment arrangements and expect to begin to confirm or allocate seats by the end of June.
Car parking space for a home matchday will also be more limited than last season.
Supporters who wish to apply for a seasonal parking pass are advised to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Season ticket holders will be given first priority, priced at £75. Book now by calling the club on 01623 482482.
Prices for a parking slot on a match by match basis will now cost £3 for season ticket holders and £5 for non-season ticket holders.
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