Hull City Positivity

I've written many pieces on this blog over the years about a positive feeling among supporters when new owners come in to their club and start on the front foot with better communications and well-received decisions over the cost of watching football.

It doesn't always last of course and some of those I've written about are now long gone but I think it is always worth highlighting when good things are happening, as they seem to be at Hull City this summer under the ownership of Acun Ilicali.

I first noticed it when I saw that prices for this week's pre-season fixture against Leicester City had been priced at just £5 for adults and £2.50 for concessions, just a friendly of course but an attractive one and an evening out for a family of four at £15 is not to be sniffed at.

With 12,000 memberships sold, the club have also announced their matchday ticket prices for 2022/23.

The stadium has been split into three zones with tickets for behind either goal priced at £20 adults, £13.50 seniors, £10 for 16-22 year-olds, £7 for 11-15 year-olds and £3 for those younger than that.

Quoted on the official club website, Chief Commercial Officer Joe Clutterbrook said: “Everything happening at the club at the moment is focusing on one thing, bringing the buzz and excitement back to a Hull City matchday.

“These matchday ticket prices are another example of that, we want as many people as possible to be able to attend our matches and we are hopeful this pricing structure will allow that to happen."

A quick look at the various messageboards and comments to the local media seem to give both the ticket prices, and the general feeling around the club at the moment, the thumbs-up.

Half Term Hull

A nice idea from Hull City to put together a week of different activities for supporters at the upcoming half-term school break.

Stadium tours of the KCOM have proved very popular and are now sold out but there is also an open training session and a halloween signing session planned as well as other events.

Most importantly, tickets for the home game against Derby County on Saturday 26th October are all half-price in all areas of the ground if purchased before the day of the match.

Not too far away it is good to see the reformed North Ferriby FC establishing themselves in the Northern Counties East League where I am hoping to see them in action at Hallam FC just after Christmas.

This Tuesday (15th) there will be free admission to the Dransfield Stadium for the East Riding Senior Cup tie against South Cave United, kick-off 7.45pm. 

Over 10,000 At West Ham United, Free At Hull For The Return

Monday night saw a crowd of 10,267 at the Boleyn Ground for the FA Under-21 Premier League Cup final first leg against Hull City as plenty of West Ham United supporters took what may be their last chance to watch under the lights at the famous old stadium and for just £5 (£3 for season ticket holders).

A late goal for the hosts gives them a slender lead to take into next week's second leg at the KC Stadium, a game which kicks off at 7pm on Wednesday 4th May.

And Hull City are looking to get a big crowd in to support the Tigers with free admission for all supporters on the evening.

Fans do not need to collect tickets in advance in order to attend the game and turnstiles will open at 6pm for all supporters.

Free Football At The KC Stadium This Saturday

If you're heading to the KC Stadium this Saturday for Hull City's Championship fixture against Bristol City then stay in your seat afterwards as the Tigers' Under-21's will be taking on the Robins' youngsters.

Kick-off is scheduled for 5:15pm and free admission is available to those not coming to the senior match from arounnd 5pm onwards.

It's a nice idea from City, one they have tried before, as it gives the Under-21's the chance to play at the main stadium and in front of a decent-sized crowd, even if people only stay for half-an-hour or so afterwards.

Academy Manager Tony Pennock told the official club website: "To have the opportunity to play on the first-team pitch is obviously a big thing for everyone involved and will be vitally important for the players' continued development. 
  
"It is great experience of a pressure situation for our young lads - playing at the KC Stadium in front of our fans. It’s also a chance for the players to show that they are capable of playing well in these types of situations."

It also shows the quality of pitches that most clubs have nowadays with Rugby League also being played at the ground. On Easter Monday there were games played in both codes at Wigan's DW Stadium.

Free Football With a Twist at Hull City

Hull City supporters will be able to watch the Tigers' under-21 side in action for free at the KC Stadium when they host their Mansfield Town counterparts at 2:50pm on Saturday 31 January.

The twist (and the reason for the unusual kick-off time) is that this match takes place straight after the televised Hull City first-team fixture against Newcastle United, thereby allowing anyone who watches that match to make it two games in one day.

It should also ensure that a good crowd watches the younger players in action, even if only 10% of supporters stay back to watch.

Admission for those who just want to watch the under-21 game is also an option, with a specific gate being opened at 2:40 to accomodate this.

Academy manager Tony Pennock told the official club website: "To have the opportunity to play on the first-team pitch at the KC is obviously a big thing for everyone involved and will be vitally important for the players’ development."

Fans that stay to watch the under-21s game will also be able to claim a free hot drink from selected concessions inside the ground.

Saturday 31 is shaping up to be a good day, with reduced prices in effect for Hartlepool United's home game against Plymouth Argyle and the annual 'Daggers Against Racism' day at Dagenham & Redbridge with terrace ticket prices from 50p.

Just £10 to See Hull City Make History

What a great move from Hull City as they prepare for their first ever home fixture in European competition against FK AC Trencin at the KC Stadium (7:30pm).

Tickets have been priced at just £10 for adults and £5 concessions for the second leg of the Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round tie which stands poised at 0-0 after the first game in Slovakia.

Purchases made before Monday lunchtime also receive a free commemorative programme and as of Saturday evening demand had been so high that the club had decided to open up the South Stand of the ground.

Prices will rise to £15 for adults should any tickets remain available on the night of the game but hopefully a packed KC will be able to roar the Tigers to victory.