THERE are attractive discounts for Shakers fans looking to purchase their 1999/2000 season tickets early.

The club have just announced prices for the Millennium campaign and it's a case of the sooner you buy the cheaper the ticket.

The first special offer is for anyone purchasing on or before Monday, April 5 when prices are pegged at this season's level: Silver Ticket (South Stand only): £215 (£100 junior/OAP); Gold Ticket (Main Stand only): £240 (£115); Executive Club: £480 (£365) and Boardroom Suite: £600 (£485).

There is a second offer for anyone buying before Friday, April 23 when prices are Silver: £245 (£115); Gold: £275 (£125); Executive: £550 (£390) and Boardroom: £650 (£510).

Tickets purchased on or after Saturday, April 24 will be sold at the normal price: Silver £295 (£115); Gold: £295 (£135); Executive: £550 (£390) and Boardroom: £650 (£510).

All ticket prices include club membership which is £15 (£10 juniors/OAPs). Current season ticket holders have until May 31 to reserve their usual seat for next season and a monthly payment scheme has been set up to run over three consecutive months (April, May and June).

There are discounts for families, students, disabled and Lifeline members and for further details contact ticket office manager Peter Cullen on 0161-705 2144.

Supporters are reminded that match tickets for the derby game against Bolton Wanderers at Gigg Lane on Friday, April 23 are currently on sale to members and season ticket holders who require additional tickets.

The club also have a small supply of main stand tickets for Saturday's game at Stockport County priced at £15 adults, £8 senior citizens and £6 for juniors under 16 years of age.

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