Tracking the developing fortunes (and names) of Swansea's new sporting stadium.

Saturday, September 03, 2005

STADCO? WE HAVE A FIASCO!

3 September 2005

My wife and I are both avid Swansea City supporters and full season-ticket holders and delighted with The New Stadium Swansea - or White Rock to give its proper name. However, the frustration of having to put up with a management company that cares less for the paying public is starting to annoy many, many people.

For example, why can't the ticket issues be sorted out?

Hundreds of supporters did not get into White Rock on Bank Holiday Monday to watch the Swans against Barnsley because of the farcical ticketing arrangements - all costing the Swans money.

Secondly, the quality of the food in the concourse together with the excessive pricing is putting people off. Fast food (in this day and age) is all that is on offer - madness.

I would like to point out I have e-mailed my concerns to Councillor Gerald Clement (StadCo chairman) but have not had a reply.

We have a wonderful opportunity to showcase The New Stadium, instead we discuss the failings of the management company to get to grips with running a sporting arena.

Welcome to White Rock - the new Leisure Centre fiasco.

Stadco, please sort it out, or get out.

Rob Park, Heol Tircoed, Penllergaer, Swansea.