Sour Mash Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 it certainly is a hassle, but in the end its less miles than driving up to Old Trafford though and you'd do that right? Exactly. Everyone knowsits a massive pain, everyone knows it's over priced and yes, it might put off families etc, but if our support is anywhere as good as some like to make out, we should have 3000 people who will put up with it for this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 better bloody tell me that I've got a ticket then so I can reapply if I haven't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um Bongo Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 To me, it doesn't matter if we sell out or not. Look at it this way, the less we take, the less money they get..... The 2,500 or so who do go (I think we'll sell out) will not let us down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born In The 80s Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 It will be pretty difficult to defend our fanbase should we fail to sale this out as Skates will bring 3,200 to St. Mary's. One of my mates was told by the ticket office that there were more applications for Bournemouth away last season then there has been for Skates away. I thought we didn't care about Bournemouth? I went to Bournemouth and had a ****ing TOP day out. I also 'don't care' about them. However, i am not going to Pompey for several reasons. Sure, if we win everyone there will have a truly unbelievable day out. However, i refuse to be pushed around by old bill all day and forced to travel and pay for something that i don't want. When the fixtures came out, this was the game i wanted to go to. But quite frankly, the last 2 months have been nothing short of a farce and the more i hear, the more i just want to watch the game with mates in town. The way the Pompey game has transpired, isn't about what a football away day is in my opinion. Sorry lads, but count me out of this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 Exactly. Everyone knowsits a massive pain, everyone knows it's over priced and yes, it might put off families etc, but if our support is anywhere as good as some like to make out, we should have 3000 people who will put up with it for this game. You would think that precisely because its a massive pain that it would reassure families - after all, the hassle is being justified in the name of safety. I've got even less time for those who say that the bubble is taking all the fun out of a proper away day and strolling around pompey. The skates are the skates. Absolutely no excuses for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Jonny Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 I assume I've got a ticket if it hasn't sold out and I applied in the second ballot. Surely they will open it up to everyone now just to make sure we take the full ammount. If I've got a ticket, I'm ganna make so much ****ing noise I wont care to be honest, but it'd be a shame if we didn't sell out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 In fairness, there's an ever-growing list of reasons why people might not bother with it. Even the timing of the game, being the last weekend before Christmas, might even be one factor for some. Then of course there's the lack of faith in our ticket office to actually process applications properly, having to collect coach tickets in person (with only one matchday available for that collection), etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 To me, it doesn't matter if we sell out or not. Look at it this way, the less we take, the less money they get..... The 2,500 or so who do go (I think we'll sell out) will not let us down. Wouldn't count on them getting less money, they have probably made us pay for the full allocation.Didn't we do that to them the last time round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 In fairness, there's an ever-growing list of reasons why people might not bother with it. Even the timing of the game, being the last weekend before Christmas, might even be one factor for some. Then of course there's the lack of faith in our ticket office to actually process applications properly, having to collect coach tickets in person (with only one matchday available for that collection), etc. However, a massive chance to see your team smash their rivals at their place should be enough reason to man up and put up with all this bull****, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
um pahars Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 STH mate of mine rang up a few days ago and was told he needed 4 aways, which is not correct as far as I was aware. Seems like we're doing all we can not to shift these tickets!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandalf Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 My ticket and bus information is all online under account history, so I guess I'm going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 My ticket and bus information is all online under account history, so I guess I'm going. Be prepared to fight off a few Orcs then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 "Aircraft" ha ha http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/9393363.Huge_police_operation_for_Saints__clash_with_Pompey/ "As the Daily Echo went to press there were still several hundred tickets available in the Southampton allocation, leading police chiefs to believe that hundreds of seats in the away end could be empty" lets be honest, this is going to look really sh*t on tv with a half full away end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 "As the Daily Echo went to press there were still several hundred tickets available in the Southampton allocation, leading police chiefs to believe that hundreds of seats in the away end could be empty" lets be honest, this is going to look really sh*t on tv with a half full away end I told you all so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 I told you all so. So what, I'm going and no pathetic bubble or inconvenience would stop me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 Are non-ST holders like me allowed to apply? If so, where? Been to three away games so far this season.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 It will be the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened if we don't sell out for Pompey. I would have paid 100 quid for travel and tickets to be there. I don't care how I get there, it means too much to miss out on. Those that are missing it because they can't be ars*d with the bubble, get out of your armchair and get on with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 So what, I'm going and no pathetic bubble or inconvenience would stop me. Fair play to you, and no Saints fan in Hants has any excuse, but for me (and i've never missed a derby since te early 90's) having to pick up a coach pass at a cost of 60 quid in fuel and 6 hours driving has just made it too much hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Jonny Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 It will be the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened if we don't sell out for Pompey. I would have paid 100 quid for travel and tickets to be there. I don't care how I get there, it means too much to miss out on. Those that are missing it because they can't be ars*d with the bubble, get out of your armchair and get on with it. Agreed. If it had been moved to Glasgow I still would have tried to get a ticket. We could actually embarrass them, and a coach journey / bit of hassle is putting people off. Spose we are all different but I wouldn't miss it for the world! (given the opportunity, which I never thought I'd have being a non season ticket holder) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Mikey Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 To be honest, I know it's ball-ache and it's expensive - but, in my 33 years this fixture has only happened 4 times! We've only played each other 11 times in total in that time. People are mental to pass this up, especially as it could be the last one for a while (all going well...). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrypward Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 Be prepared to fight off a few Orcs then. Funny you should mention.... http://www.facebook.com/pages/Can-we-have-Portsmouth-renamed-Mordor/149698655052021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 It will be the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened if we don't sell out for Pompey. I would have paid 100 quid for travel and tickets to be there. I don't care how I get there, it means too much to miss out on. Those that are missing it because they can't be ars*d with the bubble, get out of your armchair and get on with it. It'll be the best scenario possible. If the police then claim a success it'll look hollow and it will alienate them from fans. It'll be a public relations disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 30 November, 2011 Author Share Posted 30 November, 2011 Fair play to you, and no Saints fan in Hants has any excuse, but for me (and i've never missed a derby since te early 90's) having to pick up a coach pass at a cost of 60 quid in fuel and 6 hours driving has just made it too much hassle. If I offer to pick up your coach pass, will you go then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 If I offer to pick up your coach pass, will you go then? It's too late now isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 if last night was the last time for those with four aways to apply, then surely they will have counted up all the applications today and could then make an announcement about those with less than four aways applying. Either the allocation has sold out or the ticket office are slow in counting and preventing genuine fans from buying tickets. I doubt it is the latter, but if it is then it just adds to the shambles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedArmy Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 However, i refuse to be pushed around by old bill all day and forced to travel and pay for something that i don't want. If you were going on the train, you'd still be pushed about by the old bill all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tttdcs Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 if last night was the last time for those with four aways to apply, then surely they will have counted up all the applications today and could then make an announcement about those with less than four aways applying. Either the allocation has sold out or the ticket office are slow in counting and preventing genuine fans from buying tickets. I doubt it is the latter, but if it is then it just adds to the shambles. This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
um pahars Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 if last night was the last time for those with four aways to apply, then surely they will have counted up all the applications today and could then make an announcement about those with less than four aways applying. Either the allocation has sold out or the ticket office are slow in counting and preventing genuine fans from buying tickets. I doubt it is the latter, but if it is then it just adds to the shambles. As I said a while back don't think they will open it up to a general sale. They've relaxed it a bit to allow "non STH regular away fans", but I reckon that will be about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFSFC Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 Id rather lose the game, than win in front of a non sell out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 As I said a while back don't think they will open it up to a general sale. They've relaxed it a bit to allow "non STH regular away fans", but I reckon that will be about it. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles34 Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 My ticket and bus information is all online under account history, so I guess I'm going. Can someone help me with this? Where do I go to get this info and what do i need, ST numbers?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 Id rather lose the game, than win in front of a non sell out. And the prize for the greatest display of drama goes to......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born In The 80s Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 Id rather lose the game, than win in front of a non sell out. HAHAHA! If you're being serious, that is the most idiotic thing i think i've ever read on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 As I said a while back don't think they will open it up to a general sale. They've relaxed it a bit to allow "non STH regular away fans", but I reckon that will be about it. I wonder whether the 4 aways rule was set by Superintendent Burrows? The non postage of bus tickets was his decision according to the person I spoke to at the ticket office, so it would not be a surprise to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 And the prize for the greatest display of drama goes to......... What's the prize? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 I wonder whether the 4 aways rule was set by Superintendent Burrows? The non postage of bus tickets was his decision according to the person I spoke to at the ticket office, so it would not be a surprise to me. I would suggest that they consider the "hardcore away support" not a problem hence the 4 aways. Seems an odd number otherwise. Why the flying f**k they just couldn't put them on general sale I don't know. Pathetic but typical of the rozzers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 I would suggest that they consider the "hardcore away support" not a problem hence the 4 aways. Seems an odd number otherwise. My thoughts exactly. This whole bubble arrangement needs challenging through the courts. Hopefully the FSF will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
um pahars Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 Why? Just think they are trying to limit the number who go and perhaps more importantly who goes. Think the Club may have pushed OB to allow a select few non STH regaular travellers to go (probably in response to pressure from fans), but OB don't want "general" fans just going along for this one game. There's still just undcer three weeks to the game, so why stop making tickets available if they're not sold out?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 Just think they are trying to limit the number who go and perhaps more importantly who goes. Think the Club may have pushed OB to allow a select few non STH regaular travellers to go (probably in response to pressure from fans), but OB don't want "general" fans just going along for this one game. There's still just undcer three weeks to the game, so why stop making tickets available if they're not sold out?? More probably because so few were sold and the utter embarrassment dictated that more HAD to be sold. Even after this second round it's looking probable that we are going to be mocked forevermore for not selling out for a derby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 30 November, 2011 Author Share Posted 30 November, 2011 Just think they are trying to limit the number who go and perhaps more importantly who goes. Think the Club may have pushed OB to allow a select few non STH regaular travellers to go (probably in response to pressure from fans), but OB don't want "general" fans just going along for this one game. There's still just undcer three weeks to the game, so why stop making tickets available if they're not sold out?? Yep. Also surely if you were looking for trouble you would just get the train down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 30 November, 2011 Author Share Posted 30 November, 2011 More probably because so few were sold and the utter embarrassment dictated that more HAD to be sold. Even after this second round it's looking probable that we are going to be mocked forevermore for not selling out for a derby. Are there that many people who have been to four or more aways and aren't season ticket holders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 (edited) Are there that many people who have been to four or more aways and aren't season ticket holders? I've been to 5 aways, but two of those were pay on the day so won't count. Edited 30 November, 2011 by dune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 Just think they are trying to limit the number who go and perhaps more importantly who goes. Think the Club may have pushed OB to allow a select few non STH regaular travellers to go (probably in response to pressure from fans), but OB don't want "general" fans just going along for this one game. There's still just undcer three weeks to the game, so why stop making tickets available if they're not sold out?? Why would a fan with a purchasing history on the database (but who doesn't have a ST or hasn't done four aways) be a problem for the OB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vershinin Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 One of my mates has tickets, his lot have been to one away game. Is all this stuff about needing 4 tickets definate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graffito Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 Why would a fan with a purchasing history on the database (but who doesn't have a ST or hasn't done four aways) be a problem for the OB? That's me and I'm not a problem for the Old Bill......yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 Id rather lose the game, than win in front of a non sell out. That is nearly as stupid as your Murty comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 Why would a fan with a purchasing history on the database (but who doesn't have a ST or hasn't done four aways) be a problem for the OB? Exactly. Just a pointless restriction. More likely they've just over-estimated demand and thought they couldn't do a free for all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 to be fair there's a lot of people making excuses for basically bottling it. We're going away to the skates and bubble or not it's still probably the easiest away game for 90% of our fan base. Now if you're not making the effort and could've (i.e have for other aways this season and regularly enough to qualify for a ticket) i'm pretty ashamed of you to be honest. Still at least we know those that will be going will have a bit of backbone and actually be up for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleysfc Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 Argggghhh... still no email, nothing on my online history and no money taken from my account!!! We applied in the original ballot and averaged 3 aways each! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 30 November, 2011 Share Posted 30 November, 2011 to be fair there's a lot of people making excuses for basically bottling it. We're going away to the skates and bubble or not it's still probably the easiest away game for 90% of our fan base. Now if you're not making the effort and could've (i.e have for other aways this season and regularly enough to qualify for a ticket) i'm pretty ashamed of you to be honest. Still at least we know those that will be going will have a bit of backbone and actually be up for it. Including Cork Morris's and my 9yo nippers! Far too many of our "fans" are 'kin gutless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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