West Brom explore reduced ticket scheme to boost crowd numbers
West Brom are exploring the idea of offering reduced ticket prices to residents and schools near The Hawthorns in order to boost crowd numbers.
The Baggies recorded their lowest ever average attendance in the Premier League last season with 24,631, down from last season's average of 25,064.
And the gate of 22,062 for February's 1-1 draw with Swansea was the lowest the club has ever had in the Premier League.
Season ticket renewals for next season are marginally down compared to last year and after four years of dwindling crowds, there's an acceptance that something needs to be done.
Last season the club ran a couple of popular 'Kids for a Quid' days for the home games against AFC Bournemouth and Crystal Palace.
Now the club have identified 300 seats available in the East Stand or Smethwick End/West Stand corner that can be used as part of a 'Fans for the Future' project.
The concept hasn't been finalised, but empty seats in the 26,850-capacity Hawthorns ground are starting to concern fans.
The issue was raised in the latest Albion Assembly meeting between club representatives and the supporters' group.
Also agreed at that meeting was a decision to display the words to The Lord is My Shepherd on the big screen for younger supporters.
Fans are also planning to start an annual bucket collection at one home game a season after the success of the Chris Brunt coin collection, which raised more than £5,000.
Money raised at any future collections will go to a charity nominated by a player.
