Preston North End announce streamlined ticket pricing structure

2:11pm Wednesday 23rd April 2008

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Preston North End have announced a new streamlined pricing structure and matchday tickets for the 2008/09 season with sales starting on Tuesday May 6.

PNE chiefs say they have aimed at making ticket purchasing simple, easy and more affordable for next season which will see the new Invincibles Pavilion open in time for the first game of next season.

Preston's new pricing structure will feature: New family season tickets that see children going free; Free season tickets for children under eight; An extended family area that will incorporate the Alan Kelly Town End; Children's (ages eight to 15-year-olds) season tickets £69; Young adult age band extended to incorporate 16 to 20-year-olds; Senior citizen age band reduced to 60 years plus; Guarantee your seat now the ground is complete; Unreserved season tickets available on the Bill Shankly Kop; Cash turnstiles in operation on the Bill Shankly Kop as part of the matchday revamp.

Preston chairman Derek Shaw said: "We have thought long and hard about this year's pricing. The ground will be one of the finest in the country when it is completed by the start of next season and we want to make sure as many of those 24,000 seats are filled as possible.

"We are extremely thankful to all those supporters who annually renew their season tickets.

"We really do value your unwavering commitment which goes a long way to help to drive the club forward.

"We hope to count on your support for many seasons to come.

"We want our fans to join with us and embrace what Alan Irvine is trying to achieve.

"There have been very positive signs in the last few months and this gives everyone the chance to show they support what he is doing and help make 2008/09 a memorable one for us all.

"The board will continue to back the manager as he looks to improve the quality of the squad and to share in the success, we need all our loyal supporters to encourage their friends, family and neighbours to become season ticket holders - perhaps for the first time and that will give a platform to provide Alan and the side with really great support."

Current season ticket holders' seats will be reserved until the close of business on Saturday June 7.

From Tuesday June 10 those seats that have not been purchased will be released for open sale. In the event that a season ticket holder moves to another seat, their old one will be immediately released for sale.

All households on the club's database will receive an information pack through the post during the first week in May, which will include details of all corporate packages - including those in the new Invincibles Pavilion and will also have full details of the benefits package connected to becoming a season ticket holder with the Lilywhites.

The Preston North End ticket office will open additional hours during the month of May and early part of June, with the ticket office open until 6pm most evenings, until 5pm Saturdays and 11am until 4pm on Sundays.

During the final week of the discounted period it will remain open until 8pm for five days.