Robbored Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 I don't mean on the pitch but after the ticket/turnstile fiasco at the last home game have the club listened to the fans and got their house in order ready for tomorrow's game as they promised? It'll be roughly the size same size attendance and have the club sorted out the new ticketing system yet and will there be more turnstiles open? Lets hope so. Another cock up will surely be disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 I don't mean on the pitch but after the ticket/turnstile fiasco at the last home game have the club listened to the fans and got their house in order ready for tomorrow's game as they promised? It'll be roughly the size same size attendance and have the club sorted out the new ticketing system yet and will there be more turnstiles open? Lets hope so. Another cock up will surely be disaster. From David Lloyds blog: Following the unacceptable queues at the Bradford City game we have taken steps to make sure nothing like that happens again. We are expecting another big walk up for the Wolves game, and we must make sure that we are ready. So what have we been doing to put things right? In the last couple of days we’ve taken delivery of 15 new ticket printers. Along with some updated IT, this means that we can now open all eight windows in the Williams matchday ticket office – twice as many as we had available against Bradford. One of them will be for cash only. Stewards and matchday ambassadors will be on hand to remind supporters in each queue which tickets are still available and what the prices are. By the time people reach the ticket windows they should be able to instantly tell the seller which seats they would like. With no tickets being available for away supporters - with Wolves having sold out - this will also significantly reduce the number of supporters wanting to pay on the day. We’ve also opened up more turnstiles in the Dolman stand. All of this should keep the queues moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fodbarmyarmy Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Going to be same hand held scanners but at least they have said all the turnstiles will be open so maybe a bit more ease... Does not change the fact that if you walk up at ten to three then don't be surprised if you are in a queue... As for on the pitch......YES.....Wolves look like they have started much stronger than us despite being a young side so would not surprise me if they bag a couple..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 David Lloyds blog seems to show that club have taken the events Vs Bradford seriously and have taken adequate steps to ensure that it doesn't happen again. People need to turn up in good time or buy in advance (where possible) and there shouldn't be an unacceptable waiting time to pay on the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 From David Lloyds blog: I read it but what DaveL writes in his blog is meant to be appeasing. We all know is talk is cheap. The real test will be tomorrow. I really hope the club don't mess up again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 I hope the away fans have theirs sorted, I can't see the Wolves fans being as patient as Bradford. Edit; just read the comment in the blog about Wolves being sold out, problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Casual Connoisseur Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Tomorrow is just a recipe for disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Coming without a ticket? Get there before 2pm Coming with a ticket? Get in the queue before 2.30pm Simples Still in the pub at 2.58pm? Miss the first Wolves goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Tomorrow is just a recipe for disaster. Ticket wise or trouble wise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threshersleftboot Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Coming without a ticket? Get there before 2pm Coming with a ticket? Get in the queue before 2.30pm Simples Still in the pub at 2.58pm? Miss the first Wolves goal What do you do if you are working until 2.00pm ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 I read it but what DaveL writes in his blog is meant to be appeasing. We all know is talk is cheap. The real test will be tomorrow. I really hope the club don't mess up again.I'm no appologest for the circus at AG but DaveL has explicitally stated what they've done to try to put things right on this matter. Like you say, the proof will be in the pudding but what more are they supposed to do in the meanwhile to stop you fretting? It's on the pitch, short term, I'm concerned about. I really hope we don't get battered. Have meant to get it in, a loyal (and harmless!) City fan being banned from here due to slight eccentricities dissapoints me. More as a footnote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderbeans Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Potentially Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Well lets hope they have as I'm paying on the day tomorrow. I am sure concerning tomorrows game, on and off the pitch will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megansdad Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Agree on both counts. I predict there will be moaning but think DaveL and team have clearly taken a number of steps to do the best they can to make sure things run smoothly. Why so many people leave tickets to last moment is a question though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 What do you do if you are working until 2.00pm ? Run Forrest, run! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WPkwQbUWpU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 It'll be a mess but they'll mitigate by just telling the stewards to let people walk straight through when it goes tits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Edit; just read the comment in the blog about Wolves being sold out, problem solved. Does it? Can't recall the last "pay on the day" game when the away end sold out, so I guess a few will be joining the home fans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Same flawed ticketing system. Let them queue to pay, wait to print off, walk around the ground to a scanner, wait to be scanned then wait to go through a gate. They will probably get it sorted tomorrow, as heads are on the line, but it's just a disaster waiting to happen another time. City seem wedded to it for reasons unknown. Only an idiot would dream up such a process. Me? Due to commitments, the game would be another spur of the moment decision. No chance after the Bradford fiasco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Unlike Bradford, and their 150 potd (after the pub) sales, Wolves are likely to bring over 1000 ticketless fans who are also expecting just to turn up and get a ticket. For POTD City fans, Wolves are one of the major home fixtures this season. The crowd could be 16K + I hope the ticket sales system is improved, and there are a significant number of Police Officers around the POTD windows. Get this wrong and this will not end well. Wolves have sold what, 2000 tickets? They will bring many, many more than that. Is it not all ticket for Wolves then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 I sense that there are some contributors on OTIB who for some unknown (to me) reasons will get perverse pleasure from discovering that ticketing problems still exist at tomorrow's match. They won't get on here after the match to say "well done" if everything goes right but if it shouldn't, watch out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 I sense that there are some contributors on OTIB who for some unknown (to me) reasons will get perverse pleasure from discovering that ticketing problems still exist at tomorrow's match. They won't get on here after the match to say "well done" if everything goes right but if it shouldn't, watch out! You're almost certainly correct. I'd also hazard a guess that some of those partaking in a moan (if the worst occurs) will not have attended the match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Unlike Bradford, and their 150 potd (after the pub) sales, Wolves are likely to bring over 1000 ticketless fans who are also expecting just to turn up and get a ticket. For POTD City fans, Wolves are one of the major home fixtures this season. The crowd could be 16K + I hope the ticket sales system is improved, and there are a significant number of Police Officers around the POTD windows. Get this wrong and this will not end well. Wolves have sold what, 2000 tickets? They will bring many, many more than that. Not that fussed if loads of Yam-Yams have to queue up after kick-off, but I think City fans would be wise to heed the warnings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave L Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 What do you do if you are working until 2.00pm ? Buy in advance. You can do it online or over the phone. Do it now and you'll save £3. You can either print your ticket at home or collect on the day at the Ticket Collection point where queues will be minimal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 http://www.wolvesforum.co.uk/showthread.php?22334-Bristol-City-preview Their fans, whilst expecting a win, are quite respectful of the fact that we should be worthy opposition. How kind of them. They're not wrong though. Doyle will be rubbing his hands together if Faultaine starts! They are dead right about Elliot too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Does it? Can't recall the last "pay on the day" game when the away end sold out, so I guess a few will be joining the home fans! 'With no tickets being available for away supporters - with Wolves having sold out' That's what I read in the quoted post from DaveL's blog, dunno? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpaul Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 I sense that there are some contributors on OTIB who for some unknown (to me) reasons will get perverse pleasure from discovering that ticketing problems still exist at tomorrow's match. They won't get on here after the match to say "well done" if everything goes right but if it shouldn't, watch out! Why should you get praised for simply doing your job correctly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Have you never said to someone (or had said to you) "Well done" when they've (you've) corrected a mistake or an error which they've (you've) made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Curious to understand why this is happening at all. I was back for the Bradford game and getting into the Williams @ 1445 was a breeze. Is there a different technology being used this season and if not why is there a delay in getting people through when i did not hear about it last season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco Rojo Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Was this topic really worth raising again? Are you that bored that you had to post a thread that was done to death two weeks ago just to start yet another Otib negative/bash the club thread? FFS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Why should you get praised for simply doing your job correctly? You'd make a great manager ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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