Blues Thank Early Birds

Thanks to fans as close to 20,000 sign up for next season.

Everton officials have thanked all supporters who have snapped up their 2012/13 Season Tickets during this year's Early Bird campaign.  
 
The window closed at midnight on Friday (20 April) with almost 20,000 Evertonians guaranteeing their seat at Goodison Park for every Premier League game next season.
 
Season Ticket sales are up 2% on last year's figure at the close of the Early Bird window, with thousands of supporters keen to take advantage of the fantastic discounts on offer.
 
The new £95 kids Season Ticket - which is still available post-deadline - has proved popular, with over 1,000 kids committing to join the Goodison faithful next season.   
 
Chief Executive Robert Elstone said: "This year's Early Bird numbers have been very encouraging on a number of fronts and I would like to personally thank all Evertonians who have made the decision to commit for 2012/13.
 
"Renewal rates have been extremely positive but one of the more pleasing aspects is the number of new Evertonians purchasing a Season Ticket - especially our young supporters.
 
"Following the success of the £5 FA Cup kids ticket this season, we were looking forward to the introduction of our new kids ticket and it's fantastic to see that more than half of the 1,000 purchased so far are new Season Ticket holders and will be experiencing Goodison Park on a regular basis next season."
 
This year, online sales have grown to well over 50% and almost 20% of supporters have taken up the option of spreading their payments via the 'easy to buy from' Direct Debit scheme.
 
Mr Elstone added: "The Early Bird campaign was only the first stage. There is still a long way to go but existing Season Ticket holders only have until May 13 to guarantee their seat.  After this point  we will have some great seats available and will keep everyone in touch as to how you can buy."
 
To buy your Season Ticket, visit the Box Office at Goodison Park, call 0871 663 1878* or click here.

Full information on Season Tickets is available here.