Logical-City

1 minute ago, BCFC_Chris said:

100 tickets in 10 minutes? Oh the horror

Can’t wait untill you find out what Glastonbury ticket sales are like.

Basically you dont want to go away very often, but want a guarenteed ticket when you fancy it.

No I want the OPPORTUNITY not a 0 chance because of who I know and if I can get to Hull or Or Sunderland 

Just now, Betty Swallocks said:

Maybe you should have refreshed at 10:00 when the tickets became available, like a 100 other people did. 

I was logged in at 9:50 the tickets appeared at 10 was trying to purchase for the whole 10 mins they were up believe me a very infuriating experience as I seen no reason how I could not get at least 2 of those 100 but I never had a chance 

Just now, BCFC_Chris said:

100 tickets in 10 minutes? Oh the horror

Can’t wait untill you find out what Glastonbury ticket sales are like.

Basically you dont want to go away very often, but want a guarenteed ticket when you fancy it.

It’s not Glastonbury though is it it’s Bristol City away at Bournemouth 

4 minutes ago, View from the Dolman said:

Where have you got this idea from?

My experience trying to get a ticket for Bournemouth last season announced at 10am 100 tickets would go on sale

Logged in at 9:50 ready to buy took time off work refreshed at 10:05 10 tickets left still couldn’t get in got 3 tried to buy “there is a problem” refreshed again 0 tickets available 

We were 17th in the Championship nothing to play for how do 100 tickets go in 10 minutes at 10am on a weekday?

An organised effort that’s how and that shouldn’t be allowed not the fans fault but the opportunity to do that shouldn’t be available 

4 minutes ago, OneTeamInBristol said:

It's not first come first served.

There is a priority period for people with Season Tickets. Which you said you have?

So assuming you missed this priority period?

Your username is quite ironic...

Yes have you tried buying tickets online or does someone do this for you ? Priority is not first for season cards its based on away game attendance then a season card

Following that what is left is mopped up in around 20minutes where systems will crash people will buy 20 in one go and chances of getting one are less than a lottery win

This is for again popular fixtures 

Just now, Littlesh*t said:

I could be wrong here as I don't go to away games half as much as I used to but isn't it also quite rare for us to sell out an away end? Especially before general sale? 

 

I know there are exceptions like FGR in the cup etc with smaller allocations but most of the time they certainly don't sell out within the hour. 

 

I went to Burnley Saturday and I got a ticket fine and I haven't even got a membership this season yet. 

 

Really think your argument is flawed and I believe those that travel the most/ST holders should get 1st dibs

I was talking about away games for popular fixtures such as Bournemouth last season or Birmingham in October I get the loyalty points but to have 0 up for general sale isn’t right not everyone can afford the long haul fixtures or can physically travel that far but they aren’t allowed any opportunity to get a ticket? That’s my point 

4 minutes ago, The Journalist said:

But doesn't being able to get the ground and queue place you at an unfair advantage over people who live further afield/work during opening hours?!

I completely take your point, but if I went to near enough every away game but then missed out on tickets to this one - one of the plumb away games - because I couldn't get to the ground to get a ticket in person or they decided to share them around I'd be equally miffed.

I realise it's annoying but I think you're looking at it from a very specific point of view.

No because it evens out one week I won’t be able to get to the ground and que for a ticket where you might be able to then you get that ticket on that occasion I live in Weston-Super-Mare but I’d travel to the ground to que I did in the 00s many times 

Todays system allows you an hour to get a ticket some just buy them and don’t go just because they can and decide on the day make them travel to buy that dosent happen 

As I said before the current system does not give many ANY opportunity to have a chance to see a popular away fixture opportunity for all is what is fair 

31 minutes ago, Littlesh*t said:

You are making out like city tickets snapped up by touts in seconds. 

 

As others have said giving loyalty to those that travel more often is the fairest way. 

I don’t agree but it is the way it is and the powers that be agree,

My point is a lot of us want to watch City away but can’t afford to every week so when there is a close away game I at least want an opportunity currently their is little to 0 chance

And no touts are not getting the tickets but City fans do band together in large numbers passing details on to aquantinces with Bristol Sport accounts to get their tickets all you need is login details season card info and a spare hour one person can mop up a lot of tickets and do for popular fixtures 

This rules out chances for large parts of the fan base who used to go to the ground and que up to ensure they got to see a game 

Its a flaw of the modern online ticket model if you are an older supporter who is IT illiterate you are not allowed a chance to see your club at a big away game. That’s not fair a significant amount of tickets should be made available for at the ground sale not on the phone or online where club employees can take advantage which also happens so many young supporters at away matches no doubt being given tickets by mates in the know not a conspiracy it’s a fact take a look around at Birmingham away at the demographic 

10 minutes ago, phantom said:

But surely the fact that loyalty is being awarded is the only fair way?

Imagine if you had been to 22 away games, came to the last game and didn't get a seat

It clearly stated 1900 was an INITIAL allocation and Coventry had extra when they sold out their first batch recently

You have to give people the opportunity to get a ticket. Announcing the release date and time of tickets and selling them at the ground the old fashioned way allows a chance for all, my experience last year and this season trying to get a ticket for Birmingham and Bournemouth in the away end was frustrating to say the least!

Despite spending £600 on a season ticket I have 0 chance of getting a ticket to certain away games that’s not right 

Adding to that the current system allows for people to buy up to 10 tickets per season ticket.

Some one with a Bristol Sport online account can add up to 20 season tickets on their online profile and mop up tickets in seconds

If someone is able to at work they can be given season tickets from multiple season card holders and clean up the tickets for them and their well organised group of City supporters 

This happened with the Bournemouth game 100 tickets were left I got 3 by the time I entered my card info they were sold out ! I took the day off work to buy tickets and was completely shafted never had a chance 

Sell away tickets at the ground if you can’t get there to buy one or if can’t get a family member to the ground to buy one better luck next time at least EVERYONE gets an opportunity to see an away game.

Its a classism of I get more time to watch City I’m entitled to get a ticket 1st BS

19 hours ago, Loosey Boy said:

Impressive, bearing in mind its nearly three weeks until the game

Fingers crossed for another allocation

Impressive I would say very annoying as very few of us get a chance to travel to an away game these days, the first come first serve based on the fact you have the spare time and finances to travel to more than 3 away games up north a season is extremely flawed imo, had the same struggles getting a ticket for Bournemouth last season after months of planning hotels and train tickets for friends  found myself completely restricted from getting a ticket would have qued at the ground given the opportunity, completely unfair 

On 18/09/2022 at 17:10, Sir Geoff said:

Yes please.. get him off Talksport so I can turn it on before 10am again.

Draining he takes unnecessary amounts of time to make simple basic statements typical Welshman 

1 minute ago, Superjack said:

I can see it being Allardyce.

I might make a bet just came to my head

Last 2 managers Neil Harris and Steve Morrison I think they are over the young managers at this point will be someone proven is Sam Allardyce still open to employment? 

1 hour ago, Gazred said:

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany told BBC Radio Lancashire:

"It's ideal to go into the international break off [a win]. It was a good win and a good performance against a very tough opponent.

We've watched a lot of Bristol City games; they press high, they have a lot of the ball and a lot of threat going forward, and for us to cancel some of that out was really not easy.

Keep doing what we are doing basically, I get a Blackpool under Holloway vibe about our play but we have more quality if we are brave and all stick together management and players we at least reach the playoffs this season 

neck on the line with that statement 

Also though I’ve been critical in the past Bentley was brilliant again today

23 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Okay here's one that is slightly different. Again probably not but given the lack of European football and frankly they're a smaller club than Leicester...

Could we see Pearson at somewhere like Bournemouth? They are still managerless.

It’s not the same you do realise that Pearson managed Leicester don’t you…just checking 

I did list the reasons for the thought in the initial post …why would Bournemouth be interested that’s not the same

9 minutes ago, Mad Cyril said:

This is like Shrewsbury fans wondering if we will poach Steve Cotterill. 

Neither remotely realistic.

Let’s hope your right and we are all laughing at the end of the month 

2 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

I don't see that move happening but nothing in football surprises these days.

Feels unlikely though, Leicester arguably would be looking at a different tier of manager, perhaps experience of European competition in addition to a solid top division CV be it here or one if the top 5, maybe includes a few more divisions in Europe.

You are talking from a perspective of Leicester being an established Premiership club they are relegation candidates in need of an impact. 

9 minutes ago, East Londoner said:

Reappointing Pearson would just be a sentimental choice and therefore for the wrong reasons 

I suspect if they do replace their manager they’ll have loftier ambitions 

Immediately they need to stay up Vardy is their main man he likes Pearson they still talk , he was only sacked as his son was let go the board like him It’s a very real possibility 

Hopefully you’re right though  

Be just like us to finally get it right then lose the manager 

Apologies in advance if this comes across as spreading negativity but I am a realist and this scenario troubles me considering how well we have been playing lately :

Brendan Rodger’s is a defeat away from the sack in my experience watching football the international break is on the horizon and it will be an opportunity for the Leicester board to get someone new in and plan for 2 weeks!

Assuming we win our next 2 games beating Burnley today we will very likely find ourselves in the top 2 with Pearson know doubt about to receive national attention after 10 games where we will be placed, he has saved Leicester before so is proven at the job they need to do and is loved by their fans also the same board is in charge !

So back to my point assuming this plays out i am certain he will have a choice to make and he has left Hull to rejoin Leicester before do you think our project is temping enough for him to stay ?

Or go to Leicester and take Scott and Semenyo off us in January? 
 

Again apologies for the negative spin but I see this happening!

Hopefully securing a legendary status in 2 City’s instead of one is more tempting 

6 hours ago, Maltshoveller said:

So you don't know what they do

Yet it drives you mad!!! Ok

I have a very good idea 

6 hours ago, Davefevs said:

 

Agree, as City fans we’d make a case, but it’s not ridiculous is it,

who are Mcatee, Garner and Doyle ? Have they played more competitive football than Alex I stand corrected if so and will be humbled

7 hours ago, And Its Smith said:

Certainly wouldn’t say it’s ridiculous he isn’t in the under 21s squad.  Maybe he should be in there but it’s not a complete no brainer 

High number of championship appearances been outstanding all season, stand out for England in the summer in a tournament win and was the best player on the park against league leaders Weds I’d make that a no brainer but we’re not all the same 

34 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said:

Scotland U21

Much as I’m pleased for Alex, he should have been in the U21 squad. 

Ridiculous it makes you wonder if these scouts actually do anything but have conversations so many people have roles in football stealing a living because of who they know… drives me mad

26 minutes ago, firstdivision said:

The best football since we returned to the Championship came in Sept-Dec 2017 under LJ when we  shot up the league and reached the s-f of the LC. We scored goals and, here's the difference, stopped the opposition scoring.

One night stand outs: 2-0 at Fulham on 31 October. Our football in the first-half was superb. And we didn't give goals away. We also had a goal incorrectly ruled our for offside.

Another moment that stands out: Jamie Paterson's stunning goal at Sheffield United. People focus on the shot, but the build-up was superb as well. We played superbly at Ipswich in that spell as well. We won at Sunderland. And we beat Manchester United with a couple of excellent  goals. We also came from a goal down to bear Derby 4-1. Amazing how the memory can fade.

We are quite fun to watch but I hate being 'patted on the head' by Norwich fans. And we lost. We gave them stupid goals. That is not good football. 

Also, when the game had one goal in it last night, we didn't look like scoring. Norwich sat back and tried to hit us on the break. They played quite pragmatically - and successfully. 

I think the key is sticking to a team and way of playing through the bad results, trying if possible to not cave to external pressure by over analysis or listening to fans, accept your going to take the odd spanking as we are not competitive financially or with playing staff, Like Blackpool under Holloway or LJ before Dedhiou came back from injury in 2017 and he had to accommodate him as he was a big signing.

Lets stick with it and see where it gets us

1 hour ago, wendyredredrobin said:

Lack of height and a right foot are two major weaknesses it is difficult to make up for in other areas at this level.  If he can't get onto his left peg, attacking situations break down and he has to go backwards.  I would really like to see a bit more of Cam Pring as I've really been impressed with what I've seen of him so far and he adds a few extra dimensions where Jay is lacking somewhat.

That said, J D S is looking a bit better of late, but doesn't seem to be the same player as he was prior to his broken leg.

 

 

He has not put a foot wrong this season has looked quality IMO defensively and attacking wise won his battle against Max Aaron’s last night who is seen as one of the best, better than before his injury IMO