The German model regarding football is one that wished we followed, its not just Afc who could learn from them, if you look to see how ownership is balanced out, fans have big input.
Some of the stories from Sun and other media regarding us are pure invention, bit like there FF game marks.
No question we have big problems, but they are fixable from clubs own resources and thats not so with the majority of Prem clubs.
You support Pool and to me there are far more issues that should concern you regarding them, than ours
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The best bit about Bayern is a cost of a matchday ticket and the availability to Joe public.
THEY play in red and white, moved to a new stadium in 2005, argue for Financial Fair Play and always return a profit.
They’ve not won a trophy in years. They charge around £100 a ticket.
And then there is Arsenal.
Bayern Munich visit the Emirates tomorrow as the Bundesliga’s super-team and Europe’s strongest club financially.
Debt-free and boasting the fourth- highest annual turnover in club football. Like Arsenal, Bayern charge £95 a ticket.
The thing is at Bayern that is for a SEASON TICKET not a single match.
The Allianz Arena holds around 71,000 — just over 67,000 for European matches because of UEFA restrictions.
There are only 35,000 season-ticket holders because Bayern want to expand their fan base, not just ensure money at the coffers.
Hoeness said: “If the same people come every week you don’t win over any more new fans.”
They keep 12,000 season-tickets very cheap. Standing tickets..
Bet that brings a tear to your eye Mike. It's an embarressment comparing with the Arsenal model.
infact everything is.