BobBobSuperBob Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 2 hours ago, Phileas Fogg said: The club physically can't prevent every single Manchester fan getting in the home end. Some City fans will lend/sell tickets to friends who are Manchester fans of course. I think if sensible measures are put in place this'll be >0.5%. I can't remember if any got in to the home end at Yeovil a few years ago, but if even they managed to stop it then we can. I really hope City fans don't sell or lend to Manchester supporting mates, it's important the home ends are as filled with genuine City fans as possible. Don't think that's the issue mate think there will be plenty of ManU supporters / 'sympathisers' about , and I'd suggest for all people's demands regarding ticket priorities rugby club season ticket holders / members , with little or no interest in football, will be the main source of tickets for Man Ure fans , or those who have a tug over the 'gurt Premiership' I can see it being a bit fractious if I'm honest but maybe people will calm down once they've got their own ticket and avoided a coronary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 10 minutes ago, Dave L said: Based on my time working at AG, there will be some very careful scrutiny of anyone without a previous booking history looking to buy tickets for this game (even if they have recently purchased a membership). I was part of a team checking ticket applications for the West Ham Cup game a couple of years ago, and had a very entertaining phone conversation with a young lad from Croydon who had bought online tickets in the Williams during the general sale period. He claimed to be a proper 'fan of Bristol' who came to three or four games a season, although he couldn't quite remember the last one. I asked him why he didn't show up on our booking history and he said he always paid cash on the day. I pointed out that you couldn't pay on the day, so then he claimed his mate always booked the tickets. I asked him his mate's name, but he only knew his first name, not his surname. I then asked him how he could explain the fact that I was sitting at my computer looking at his Facebook page which showed quite clearly that he was a West Ham fan. He told me to **** off and put the phone down. We cancelled his tickets and made sure they went to City fans. We were under no obligation to offer refunds to people who had knowingly booked tickets in the home end, but generally speaking we did. In his case we made an exception :-) That's fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 27, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Ian M said: Come on guys, seriously how could they get away with rigging it? The leaks on Twitter from the studio revealing fixtures from the draw ahead of the release of the video show people don't give a fudge about keeping things to themselves. If they had redrawn it until they got the one they wanted someone in that studio would have been straight on to the press revealing all for a fast buck. It has amazed me how many posters on this forum have turned into gibbering wrecks posting nonsense since this cup draw was made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Naah Juan, milk it for all its worth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodburyred Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 1 hour ago, bris red said: As others have said its on sky.. the demand wont be there. Is that confirmed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 27, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 It wouldn't have been so bad if the majority of threads / posts were sensible - some of what has been written on this forum over the past 24 hours has been incredible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 4 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Don't think that's the issue mate think there will be plenty of ManU supporters sympathisers about , and I'd suggest for all people's demands regarding ticket priorities rugby club season ticket holders / members , with little or no interest in football, will be the main source of tickets for Man Ure fans , or those who have a tug over the 'gurt Premiership' I can see it being a bit fractious if I'm honest but maybe people will calm down once they've got their own ticker Will be interesting - I think the club will handle it properly. I just want as many real City fans as possible to get to the game. I’d hate it if the likes of @JamesBCFC (as an example of someone who’s a huge fan but doesn’t attend all the time) missed out but some plastic United ‘fan’ from Whitchurch got a ticket. We’ve got 7 weeks or so to get it right and I’m confident the club will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted October 27, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 3 minutes ago, phantom said: It has amazed me how many posters on this forum have turned into gibbering wrecks posting nonsense since this cup draw was made Sorry, I'll try to be more considered in future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 THATS WHY NOT THEN... fair enough, :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 2 hours ago, ChippenhamRed said: So you're a member who has faithfully attended 10-12 matches a season for the last 20 years but now you miss out on a ticket to Bristol-based Man Utd fan with a Sky subscription who signed up yesterday, you'd be happy with that would you? Financial aspects should come second to rewarding loyalty. What's your view on some on here who due to location or circumstances , say go to mostly away games and thus havnt become a member Should a member who attends a few games be treated better than them ? (Tbf those I've read in that situation have accepted that they won't get a ticket but are they any less a dedicated fan than those who occasionally use a membership ?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 24 minutes ago, Pezo said: These ideas also fall into the category of spend taxs on things that are actually needed - which in this case they may or may not be. Whatever happened to 'make Sundays special' days ... and waterslides down Park Street etc... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Quite surprised how many self righteous too cool for school posters are on here mocking those getting excited about the Man U game. Every year for the last 20 odd people have bemoaned the fact we never draw one of the big clubs in the cup, then when we do we all have to play it down incase we look tinpot to the Man U fans. I find it embarrassing that some fans are so bothered about perceptions of other fans, as if Man U fans care anyway, or any other fans for that matter. It’s a great occasion for the club, I for one will enjoy the ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 2 hours ago, 1960maaan said: I think they estimated a couple of games, at least one the gates accidentally opened. , highest I think was 39k hard to believe and with little segregation . My dad went to the Bolton game which is the official attendance record, but he claimed there were more people at the next round match as the gates were pushed down.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 To have Man Utd , Leeds and Liverpool in the last four games and get something from each one showed the fighting spirit we had . They were the top three clubs in the country at the time . Coventry should have been ( and turned out to be in the last fifteen minutes) a stroll in the park by comparison. Being City we nearly blew it as well ! Sad that the club treated the old players badly according to Garland . Bristol City were badly run for decades. Thanks for the memories , Brian Moore will always be the voice of football for me . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 7 minutes ago, sodburyred said: Is that confirmed? Yes. It's written in to the laws of every cup competition that all Manchester games must be live on TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Monkeh said: I think they would be better off hiring somewhere like the assembly in Bedminster but the big screen should be looked into for sure Good idea - potentially a huge money spinner/publicity opportunity if done correctly. 2 hours ago, Bristol Rob said: Would I'm have thought that elf and safety would have a proper eppy if they thought there might be people milling around the stadium without a match ticket. Yep, can’t see SAG allowing anything if the sort ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 His testimonial against Manchester was my first ever game. No wonder I got hooked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 37 minutes ago, Super said: Wake me up in 7 weeks..... Don't forget to get your... HALF 'n HALF SCARF ...before you nod off Super, luvely jubbly you know it makes sense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 We could easily sell 30,000 tickets on this basis then Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 13 minutes ago, wendyredredrobin said: Absolutely no doubt that tickets won't make general sale. It's a certainty. They will be like gold dust on the black market. If we assume that there are 23000 home tickets (roughly) and EVERY season ticket holder claims theirs (unlikely by not unreasonable) that leaves about 10,000 for members and guests. I would be amazed if we had more than 5000 members. Still reckon general sale is highly likely. Why don't you think it will get that far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoxton casual Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 12 hours ago, REDOXO said: Yeah. But this is not really the choice is it. Why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 3 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: If we assume that there are 23000 home tickets (roughly) and EVERY season ticket holder claims theirs (unlikely by not unreasonable) that leaves about 10,000 for members and guests. I would be amazed if we had more than 5000 members. Still reckon general sale is highly likely. Why don't you think it will get that far? every bristol rugby season ticket holder and flyers season ticket holder is a member, 5000 is prob about right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartolona Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Think i might buy a Man U membership and get tickets in the Atyeo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Looks like it's doing Joe Bryan's head in already !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 4 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: If we assume that there are 23000 home tickets (roughly) and EVERY season ticket holder claims theirs (unlikely by not unreasonable) that leaves about 10,000 for members and guests. I would be amazed if we had more than 5000 members. Still reckon general sale is highly likely. Why don't you think it will get that far? Thought there would be more members than that, especially as the membership will increase after the draw. Also thought we had 14k sc card holders. A fewcomplimentaries, etc. Any member or sc holder not going will have loads of pwople after his ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 9 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: If we assume that there are 23000 home tickets (roughly) and EVERY season ticket holder claims theirs (unlikely by not unreasonable) that leaves about 10,000 for members and guests. I would be amazed if we had more than 5000 members. Still reckon general sale is highly likely. Why don't you think it will get that far? I believe Bristol rugby have over 5,000 season ticket holders, all of which are members. So including them, I wouldn't be at all surprised if there's well in excess of 10,000 Forever Bristol members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 26 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: Will be interesting - I think the club will handle it properly. I just want as many real City fans as possible to get to the game. I’d hate it if the likes of @JamesBCFC (as an example of someone who’s a huge fan but doesn’t attend all the time) missed out but some plastic United ‘fan’ from Whitchurch got a ticket. We’ve got 7 weeks or so to get it right and I’m confident the club will. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semblar Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 12 hours ago, oldrosie said: Pre recorded draw A rugby and cricket player And the mans arsenal and chelsea kept apart statistical odds 2308 - 1 Is it really? If you don't stipulate home/away it is far more likely You have two pools of 4 (big 4/others) draw the first ball (doesn't matter which group), there is a 4 in 7 chance of getting the other group with the second ball draw the next one, 3 in 5 you get the other group with the fourth ball For the third match, 2 in 3 if all the above happen, you're guaranteed to get a big4/other split on the final match Odds of the above 8 in 35.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 2 hours ago, Major Isewater said: I'm more interested in how our boys perform than looking out for ' Ibra , Pongo , Beaky , Dozy , Mitch and Titch. This will be a measure of how good our squad is and if we can seriously consider ourselves a Prem club in waiting. That is what is interesting . On the day it's 11 v 11 human beings not 11 Lambs v 11 Lions .( although for fans of the Corrida there might be some merit there ) Our players need to impose their game . Our coaching team need to get it spot on and we , the fans , need to get behind them and carry them over the line in another test against a higher placed club. Agreed. At the end of the day it is a chance to see some of the very best up and coming English youngsters. Depending who Manchester pick, might be one or two of theirs worth watching as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 13 hours ago, CotswoldRed said: Certainly the most annoying, miserable and least charismatic one I can think of. O Driscoll left years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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