Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 34 minutes ago, glos old boy said: Well this one will be on the way to Cornwall with the wife, fans maybe turning up but don't expect the players to, they will have their holiday heads on as well. ....If we're safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Still 2 weeks to go . 24 25000 . Possibly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 6 hours ago, Pezo said: How are the club stopping Brum fans buying tickets? They hang up on anyone with a silly accent. Oh wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Red Right Hand said: Christ knows what you`re going to be like if it gets freezing cold and pours with rain like our local weather forecast just said. Still, plenty of pubs to get your half-empty glasses in. I go to Aussie, Fiji or Lanzorate if I want heat.......I go to Cornwall for the superb scenery and to avoid sitting in an airport for 3hrs; and there aint no pubs anymore catch up they are restaurants now; cold and rain...... no probs work out in it 50weeks of the year anway. Enjoy your day at the Bristol Sport Stadium though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Just now, glos old boy said: I go to Aussie, Fiji or Lanzorate if I want heat.......I go to Cornwall for the superb scenery and to avoid sitting in an airport for 3hrs; and there aint no pubs anymore catch up they are restaurants now; cold and rain...... no probs work out in it 50weeks of the year anway. Enjoy your day at the Bristol Sport Stadium though. I will enjoy my visit to Ashton Gate as always - I`ll wave to you on my way up the M5 if you like, probably pass you around Cullompton I should think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Just now, Red Right Hand said: I will enjoy my visit to Ashton Gate as always - I`ll wave to you on my way up the M5 if you like, probably pass you around Cullompton I should think. Doubt it not going that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Just now, glos old boy said: Doubt it not going that way Just as well it`ll be full of bloody caravans like it always is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 1 minute ago, Red Right Hand said: Just as well it`ll be full of bloody caravans like it always is! We can agree on that.......(used to drive around Cornwall and Devon every week for about 3yrs many moons back)... seriously do enjoy your day hope there aint to much riding on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 No seat transfers for people already with tickets elsewhere (as confirmed above) ... I asked if as its going to be open about the possibility of popping up for a quick look pre-kickoff just to checkout the general views and out of curiosity as its the only part of the ground (soz, stadium) old and new that I haven't experienced... bit pissed that I bought tickets a few weeks ago. Anyway apparently no one without a match day ticket for the upper tier will be allowed to go up there .. full stop. (so no 'upstairs' ticket ... no lookie, not even a quick peep. .... if they're not going to open all the upper w stand blocks - it would be a good chance to let the curious up for a quick look and maybe a pic or two.. boo! . Bugger's !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mkelly Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 22 minutes ago, WhistleHappy said: No seat transfers for people already with tickets elsewhere (as confirmed above) ... I asked if as its going to be open about the possibility of popping up for a quick look pre-kickoff just to checkout the general views and out of curiosity as its the only part of the ground (soz, stadium) old and new that I haven't experienced... bit pissed that I bought tickets a few weeks ago. Anyway apparently no one without a match day ticket for the upper tier will be allowed to go up there .. full stop. (so no 'upstairs' ticket ... no lookie, not even a quick peep. .... if they're not going to open all the upper w stand blocks - it would be a good chance to let the curious up for a quick look and maybe a pic or two.. boo! . Bugger's !!! Happy to meet you circa 1pm to show you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Just now, Mkelly said: Happy to meet you circa 1pm to show you around Wow... brilliant cheers... (Dammit, got nothing to moan about now!! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie BCFC Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 On 19/04/2017 at 14:12, Tiree said: Oh shut up! TFJ is at it again. Any way of ridding the forum of this (Gas?) negativity towards the Club most of us come on here to read opinions about? Re B'ham, another good reason for all City fans buying for their friends (that excludes moaners like TFJ) is the real chance of a lot of people with Brummier accents appearing all round the ground. Anyone who knows their history will appreciate they will be all over the stadium, probably not in their preferred fancy dress but will to shout their team 'to the end of the road'. The added bonus of having two great managers/coaches at their helm will add to their optimisim for next season, however they get on at Villa and v Hudderwsfield. I want a capacity crowd (and have predicted this for over a month) but never want pockets of Blues all around the ground! 40 posts in and your turning in to one of the most hated users on the forum.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 17 minutes ago, Mkelly said: Happy to meet you circa 1pm to show you around 1pm. When the 2nd half has just started? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiled Posted April 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 56 minutes ago, Dollymarie said: 1pm. When the 2nd half has just started? Good spot! Maybe switch the meeting time to 10:00am? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Rick Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 I'm sure those 14 fans who aren't going anymore because LJ is in charge still won't be there for the season finale. Shame that Im sure it'll really dent the eventual attendance on the day. Glad to see the upper tier is open well in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 5 hours ago, Mkelly said: Yes, blocks will be opened on demand. It makes sense to fill block by block to avoid a scatter gun seating plan. Sorry....what's wrong ith the "scatter gun effect" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 10 hours ago, phantom said: As I mentioned elsewhere a friend of mine in WSM attended a Birmingham game two years ago and their email was on the Birmingham database. They purchased tickets for this game and had an email from our club advising them that as their email was on a Birmingham database their transaction was being cancelled. Let's be honest if someone isn't on our database after our recent successes it will probably ring alarm bells anyway Odds on them just creating a new email and buying tickets anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 30 minutes ago, Xiled said: Good spot! Maybe switch the meeting time to 10:00am? Hey, I like my morning lie in's if you dont mind, ... besides for my mate Mark its anytime any place any where as far as I'm concerned! (no seriously, I noticed the time with the noon kick off, but shouldn't be a problem, we're already seated in the lower part of the WS so it should'nt take too long popping up there and back or if its pre 12pm that'd do nicely too.. I imagine match days for M K must be pretty manic, so of course we're happy to fit in to his schedule at his convenience.... Marks offer is very much appreciated, welcomed and unexpected and a big tick in my book for BS/BCFC public relations... nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM88 Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 What blocks were opened in the upper tier. Was it just W8? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 7 minutes ago, JasonM88 said: What blocks were opened in the upper tier. Was it just W8? W 6 / 7 /& 8 http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/lansdown-stand-upper-tier-open-on-final-day-3684451.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM88 Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 27 minutes ago, WhistleHappy said: W 6 / 7 /& 8 http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/lansdown-stand-upper-tier-open-on-final-day-3684451.aspx And there's only a few seats left in those blocks. I refuse to accept they've fully opened all 3 blocks and they've almost sold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 5 hours ago, Mkelly said: Happy to meet you circa 1pm to show you around Guess nobody's told you then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Homer Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 6 hours ago, JasonM88 said: And there's only a few seats left in those blocks. I refuse to accept they've fully opened all 3 blocks and they've almost sold out. I went online to look just after they made the announcement - there were around 150 seats left across all 3 blocks so something tells me they aren't releasing the whole block at once. Similarly, the very end block of the lower stand was sold out on Monday, yesterday there were 150+ tickets available. @Mkelly is there any reason for not opening up the whole block at once? I appreciate that you don't want everyone spread across the whole of the top tier - are the 3 blocks being opened row by row for the same reason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Red Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Xiled does it really matter which seat you are in for one match Most fans just want to be there in our great stadium watching a rejuvenated team. Get on down there matey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbo Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 40 minutes ago, Red Homer said: I went online to look just after they made the announcement - there were around 150 seats left across all 3 blocks so something tells me they aren't releasing the whole block at once. Similarly, the very end block of the lower stand was sold out on Monday, yesterday there were 150+ tickets available. @Mkelly is there any reason for not opening up the whole block at once? I appreciate that you don't want everyone spread across the whole of the top tier - are the 3 blocks being opened row by row for the same reason? Not having a go but he must've answered that question about 20 times every time the upper tier has been opened this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Just logged on to buy top tier tickets and the ENTIRE TIER is showing as sold out (apart from two singles)! Clearly that's not actually the case but indicating something is sold out when it isn't is an appalling way to run a business! You're casual supporter or new fan may well assume the game is sold and not bother looking again! @Mkelly - as per my earlier post, the club really need to get on top of this better and make sure there is a constant supply of availability until the game is actually sold out. Really poor stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Just now, cynic said: Anyone looking at that ticket site will be convinced that the upper tier is either closed or completely sold out. Great marketing............not. Just open up the stand, why piss around with releasing rows in specific blocks ? People are just giving up trying to book, its a bit amateur - like they are afraid of a big crowd. Small time approach. @Mkelly Exactly Cynic - see my post above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Just now, ChippenhamRed said: Just logged on to buy top tier tickets and the ENTIRE TIER is showing as sold out (apart from two singles)! Clearly that's not actually the case but indicating something is sold out when it isn't is an appalling way to run a business! You're casual supporter or new fan may well assume the game is sold and not bother looking again! @Mkelly - as per my earlier post, the club really need to get on top of this better and make sure there is a constant supply of availability until the game is actually sold out. Really poor stuff. #PackTheGate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Just now, cynic said: I said in this or some other thread that this game could reach 25k. It won't - and it will be down to the rank amateur ticketing arrangements. Ah well, at least the stand looks nice - empty, but nice. The annoying this is I'm sat here on my laptop ready to give the club my money, there are unsold seats in the stadium, but I'm not able to buy. Now I will have to check again later. A minor inconvenience maybe, but it might be enough for some people not to bother and the club wouldn't get the sale. So everyone loses. We are still painfully amateur at this stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 1 minute ago, cynic said: Do they do this with any other stand ? No. So why do it for the upper tier - this "scatter gun" excuse is bullshit and only inconveniences the "customers" and promotes non-buying of tickets. Great way to run the business. The top tier is overflow only which I understand to a point, but the most important thing is to ensure there is a constant and ample supply of available seats to avoid this situation. It really isn't hard. Painful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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