wessex saint Posted 29 January, 2016 Posted 29 January, 2016 I've just read that if West ham v Liverpool cup game goes to a replay, then our league game will change from the Monday back to the Saturday at 5.30pm. So, basically just under a week's notice. Takes the absolute p##s. I've now made plans for the Saturday which means I can't go if it gets switched back. Given the only reason it was changed originally was to cash in on the TV revenue, I assume the club will do the honorable thing and refund my money? Yeah right...
beatlesaint Posted 29 January, 2016 Posted 29 January, 2016 I've just read that if West ham v Liverpool cup game goes to a replay, then our league game will change from the Monday back to the Saturday at 5.30pm. So, basically just under a week's notice. Takes the absolute p##s. I've now made plans for the Saturday which means I can't go if it gets switched back. Given the only reason it was changed originally was to cash in on the TV revenue, I assume the club will do the honorable thing and refund my money? Yeah right... Only problem with that is that the club didnt change the fixture to cash in on TV revenue as you put it, Sky tell the clubs the games they are covering, end of, how it causes problems for club or supporter is of no concern to them. You cant blame Southampton for this one !
Nolan Posted 29 January, 2016 Posted 29 January, 2016 We were told when the tv games were announced that this was the case. The information has been put there for a long while Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
wessex saint Posted 29 January, 2016 Author Posted 29 January, 2016 Not really blaming the club. It's just frustrating. Why didn't they just move it initially to Saturday 5.30 to avoid this situation? And didn't see the club announce potential further change to fixture.. I'm a season ticket holder so don't tend to pick up on that level of detail when kick off times are changed as I'm not buying a specific ticket for that game. Ah well.. Better pay closer attention in future b Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
beatlesaint Posted 29 January, 2016 Posted 29 January, 2016 Not really blaming the club. It's just frustrating. Why didn't they just move it initially to Saturday 5.30 to avoid this situation? And didn't see the club announce potential further change to fixture.. I'm a season ticket holder so don't tend to pick up on that level of detail when kick off times are changed as I'm not buying a specific ticket for that game. Ah well.. Better pay closer attention in future b Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I know, when Sky picked the game it was before the 3rd round of the FA Cup so potentially both teams could have been in the fourth round and both subject to a replay. Once again there is no consideration for the supporter. I give you the Arsenal game Boxing Day at 7.45 as a prime example of not giving a sod !
Whitey Grandad Posted 29 January, 2016 Posted 29 January, 2016 We were told when the tv games were announced that this was the case. The information has been put there for a long while Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk To be fair, this information is not readily available , especially for older ST holders.
Saints foreva Posted 29 January, 2016 Posted 29 January, 2016 Hopefully it's a draw. **** Monday Night football.
bpsaint Posted 29 January, 2016 Posted 29 January, 2016 Hopefully it's a draw. **** Monday Night football. Very much this.
Nolan Posted 29 January, 2016 Posted 29 January, 2016 To be fair, this information is not readily available , especially for older ST holders. Fair enough. But I don't know how much more the club can do than what they have done (put the information on the main ticketing page on their site for the game, and put the info on the page with the original tv announcement).
Sour Mash Posted 29 January, 2016 Posted 29 January, 2016 Agree it's an absolute p**s take, far too short notice to confirm a fixture, people making plans etc.
Saint_clark Posted 29 January, 2016 Posted 29 January, 2016 The club have said on twitter they will organise refunds for anyone unable to go.
doddisalegend Posted 30 January, 2016 Posted 30 January, 2016 Bollix so now I can't go useless ****ers
adysaint Posted 30 January, 2016 Posted 30 January, 2016 Yes! Result! I need to drink at least 8 cans during a Saints TV game and I wouldn't have fancied Tuesday morning.
miserableoldgit Posted 30 January, 2016 Posted 30 January, 2016 Yes...shame about ST holders who now can't go through no fault of their own...... Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
SO16_Saint Posted 30 January, 2016 Posted 30 January, 2016 Yes...shame about ST holders who now can't go through no fault of their own...... Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Same can be said about any game of the season. No game is guaranteed to be 3PM on a Saturday nowadays
miserableoldgit Posted 30 January, 2016 Posted 30 January, 2016 Same can be said about any game of the season. No game is guaranteed to be 3PM on a Saturday nowadays No but how many are changed at a weeks notice? Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
Whitey Grandad Posted 30 January, 2016 Posted 30 January, 2016 Better for me, but I can understand the pain of others.
Ziggy Posted 30 January, 2016 Posted 30 January, 2016 Great for me as I wouldn't have been able to make the Monday game.
John Boy Saint Posted 30 January, 2016 Posted 30 January, 2016 I know, when Sky picked the game it was before the 3rd round of the FA Cup so potentially both teams could have been in the fourth round and both subject to a replay. Once again there is no consideration for the supporter. I give you the Arsenal game Boxing Day at 7.45 as a prime example of not giving a sod ! You have to admit that you couldn't give a toss as you walked out of the stadium 6" off the ground at the final whistle. I will still miss it but Mrs JBS and her +1 is far happier with a Saturday evening rather than 8pm on Monday as she has to be up for work at 5am on Tuesday.
wild-saint Posted 30 January, 2016 Posted 30 January, 2016 Bollix so now I can't go useless ****ers well thats me out. 2 x tickets paid for but now wont be used. utter ****s
oldsarum Posted 30 January, 2016 Posted 30 January, 2016 well thats me out. 2 x tickets paid for but now wont be used. utter ****s Club has said you can return tickets due to date change
wild-saint Posted 30 January, 2016 Posted 30 January, 2016 Club has said you can return tickets due to date change season tickets unfortunately. but arranged something for sat.
northam soul Posted 31 January, 2016 Posted 31 January, 2016 Saturday is always better but now it's moved I see that no trains running between Gillingham to Salisbury. Looks like I will have to drive.
JRM Posted 31 January, 2016 Posted 31 January, 2016 season tickets unfortunately. but arranged something for sat. Ask around your friends and family , Saturday 5.30 kick off time is ideal for many more people than a Monday night you may even find people on here willing to pay for your tickets. Being a bit of a loser I have a look at ticket sales online when having a quiet day at work, this game had been selling badly and is more expensive cat B prices I'm sure many fans had held off and will now buy. West Ham will probably sell out now as well for a jolly boys outing to the coast (they are offering free coaches for the game but that sort of thing probably doesn't appeal to most cheeky cockney hammers)
oldsarum Posted 31 January, 2016 Posted 31 January, 2016 Saturday is always better but now it's moved I see that no trains running between Gillingham to Salisbury. Looks like I will have to drive. J No trains between Salisbury and Southampton either but buses going direct which will take 45-50 mins
wild-saint Posted 31 January, 2016 Posted 31 January, 2016 There will now be 2x westham fans taking my season tickets in the itchen as saintsfc wont do the right thing and offer me money back on my season ticket.
JRM Posted 31 January, 2016 Posted 31 January, 2016 There will now be 2x westham fans taking my season tickets in the itchen as saintsfc wont do the right thing and offer me money back on my season ticket. considering tickets are still on general sale in their end this seems like a very stupid thing to do. With any luck they'll be outed and chucked out and you'll have your season tickets revoked with no refund.
The Cat Posted 31 January, 2016 Posted 31 January, 2016 considering tickets are still on general sale in their end this seems like a very stupid thing to do. With any luck they'll be outed and chucked out and you'll have your season tickets revoked with no refund. Completely agree. Why would they even want to go in the home section when tickets are available in their end?
eurosaint Posted 31 January, 2016 Posted 31 January, 2016 Still showing as Monday 8pm on the Saints official website !
bpsaint Posted 31 January, 2016 Posted 31 January, 2016 Shame the club can only allow refunds to people who have bought tickets but not to season ticket holders, I know they don't have the ability to refund ST's on a match by match basis but I'm sure it's going to leave a bitter taste in some mouths.
Saint_clark Posted 31 January, 2016 Posted 31 January, 2016 Shame the club can only allow refunds to people who have bought tickets but not to season ticket holders, I know they don't have the ability to refund ST's on a match by match basis but I'm sure it's going to leave a bitter taste in some mouths. Ask for the money off in some other way, i.e voucher for the megastore or money off next years season ticket.
Batman Posted 31 January, 2016 Posted 31 January, 2016 Shame the club can only allow refunds to people who have bought tickets but not to season ticket holders, I know they don't have the ability to refund ST's on a match by match basis but I'm sure it's going to leave a bitter taste in some mouths. surely, it is a T&C of buying a ST. Part of the deal for getting the matches at a lower price? rarely happens and all that...
bpsaint Posted 31 January, 2016 Posted 31 January, 2016 surely, it is a T&C of buying a ST. Part of the deal for getting the matches at a lower price? rarely happens and all that... Probably is part of the t&c never thought of that really. I can make the match and actually prefer it to being a Monday, my post was aimed at what I'd seen from the comments on FB and Twitter. Just seems unfair that despite announcing when tickets went on sale this was possible they still allow people that still bought match tickets regardless a refund whilst not offering at least something to ST holders that can no longer make it.
miserableoldgit Posted 31 January, 2016 Posted 31 January, 2016 surely, it is a T&C of buying a ST. Part of the deal for getting the matches at a lower price? rarely happens and all that... Firstly you get the matches at lower prices because you "buy in bulk".....pay up front for all league matches and take the chance on whether it will be a good season or not.. Secondly I accept that match dates change and have no major issue with that. Normally these changes are made far enough in advance to make arranging your life easier but a weeks notice is not good enough......absolutely no consideration for fans. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
Batman Posted 31 January, 2016 Posted 31 January, 2016 Firstly you get the matches at lower prices because you "buy in bulk".....pay up front for all league matches and take the chance on whether it will be a good season or not.. Secondly I accept that match dates change and have no major issue with that. Normally these changes are made far enough in advance to make arranging your life easier but a weeks notice is not good enough......absolutely no consideration for fans. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk it is shyt. just wait till sky have blown their load and the American broadcasters start taking over....
bpsaint Posted 31 January, 2016 Posted 31 January, 2016 it is shyt. just wait till sky have blown their load and the American broadcasters start taking over.... Christ, just imagine if that actually happened and they started changing kick off times to suit them!!
Batman Posted 31 January, 2016 Posted 31 January, 2016 Christ, just imagine if that actually happened and they started changing kick off times to suit them!! deffo see Sat and Sunday night - 1945-2000 kick off times...probably instead of the 1245 game
Leicestersaint Posted 31 January, 2016 Posted 31 January, 2016 The fans are the last ones Sky considers or cares about.
John Boy Saint Posted 31 January, 2016 Posted 31 January, 2016 All this gnashing of teeth over not getting your money back on a season ticket, you should be able to sell it back to the club, which was one of the benefits with this years season ticket.
oldsarum Posted 31 January, 2016 Posted 31 January, 2016 All this gnashing of teeth over not getting your money back on a season ticket, you should be able to sell it back to the club, which was one of the benefits with this years season ticket. You can only sell season ticket back yo club if game is sold out, which it is nowhere near doing yet
Saint Jude Posted 31 January, 2016 Posted 31 January, 2016 My daughter can't make Saturday games... so when it was re-arranged to Monday.. I took the day off and bought tickets for both of us.... now she's in tears... I know it's not the clubs fault... but it's bloomin' frustrating....
Barry the Badger Posted 31 January, 2016 Posted 31 January, 2016 All this gnashing of teeth over not getting your money back on a season ticket, you should be able to sell it back to the club, which was one of the benefits with this years season ticket. Only if the game sells out, and even then you only get a discount off next years season ticket if you choose to buy one.
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 31 January, 2016 Posted 31 January, 2016 Perhaps the club should refuse to move the fixture and tell WH we claim the points:rolleyes:
John Boy Saint Posted 31 January, 2016 Posted 31 January, 2016 Only if the game sells out, and even then you only get a discount off next years season ticket if you choose to buy one. Err that's strange, the folks who sit next to my wife "sold" their season tickets back to the club before the Leicester game they couldn't attend sold out.
Monkou Posted 1 February, 2016 Posted 1 February, 2016 This will not make me popular but it should be remembered that the money sky pay means that you can watch one of the best leagues in the world at a vastly subsidised price (Only a fraction of club revenues now come from ticket sales). They do not do that out of the goodness of their hearts, but because they can make money and they do that by showing as many games as possible which means moving games to a variety of kickoff times.
Noodles34 Posted 1 February, 2016 Posted 1 February, 2016 This will not make me popular but it should be remembered that the money sky pay means that you can watch one of the best leagues in the world at a vastly subsidised price (Only a fraction of club revenues now come from ticket sales). They do not do that out of the goodness of their hearts, but because they can make money and they do that by showing as many games as possible which means moving games to a variety of kickoff times. there was football before Sky and The EPL mate and i remember it being just as entertaining if not as technically good.
Monkou Posted 1 February, 2016 Posted 1 February, 2016 Not technically as good!!? It was technically awful. Do we really want to go back to that? I´d rather have my team playing in the 2nd best league in the world, seeing world class players and suffer the inconvenience of the odd kickoff change than watch a league on a par with the French league.
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