LGTL Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 They are an absolute disgrace, not even a hint of an apology. Wankers. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 Huge queues around st Mary’s this morning. They couldn’t have messed this up much more 🤣🤣 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsLoyal Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 2 hours ago, Charlie Wayman said: As I mentioned a few weeks ago, they sold our seats to somebody else before we were invited to renew. No apology, no explanation, no offer of decent alternative seats, no sign of contrition by the blokes on the phone or the club via e-mail exchanges. ST holder for endless years yet that's how little they care about us/you as an individual So, hard as it was we stuck two fingers up at them and walked away. Sod that for a game of soldiers, they can eff off and find other mugs to fill their bloody stadium. Where did you sit ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katalinic Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 2 minutes ago, SaintsLoyal said: Where did you sit ? The Emirates 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 6 minutes ago, LGTL said: They are an absolute disgrace, not even a hint of an apology. Wankers. Could Saints have done more to piss off their fans this summer? Sell best player to Aston Villa - tick Move loyal fans from their season ticket spot of 20 years to make way for premium padded £89 plus booking fee (haha 😀) - tick Fail to deliver season tickets that we paid for weeks ago, ask you to queue up for hours without an apology whilst blaming a 3rd party - tick I'm sure there's more I've missed. I remember under Pellegrino a couple of lads being banned for lobbing their season tickets at him after another home defeat, would be funny if that happens again tomorrow after queueing for so long to get the ticket. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 40 minutes ago, ant said: Looks like we just need for the cards that have been received to not scan through to really complete the clusterfuck. Yes can see that happening! Card won't scan mate, confused looking steward "you'll have to queue up and speak to the ticket office about that I'm afraid" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteleySaint30 Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 I presume they have had the decency to stay open beyond the planned 14:00 closing time? (although wouldn't surprise me at all if they didn't). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattster Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 1 hour ago, ant said: Looks like we just need for the cards that have been received to not scan through to really complete the clusterfuck. Update here is that no post came today, so as a final act of desperation I went up to the sorting office before it shut at 2. Hallelujah! Our remaining tickets were there! They were extremely helpful, actually, and it turns out no one in our immediate area has had any post for two days due to absences. So maybe some culpability for the PO there, but that is exactly why you don't leave it until the last minute to send these things out - and the response (such that it is) from the club has been apalling. I am curious to see just how big the queue is going to be tomorrow.. On the subject of dodgy cards - my eldest son's card is listed as adult, and mine is listed as U18. How they managed to get this wrong since our details haven't changed on the website for at least 3 years is beyond me, but between us we have an U11, U18 and an adult so that is good enough for me. It does have a whiff of cock up about it tho.. and no, I won't be putting any time or effort into trying to get the tickets changed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 36 minutes ago, whiteleySaint30 said: I presume they have had the decency to stay open beyond the planned 14:00 closing time? (although wouldn't surprise me at all if they didn't). Is it still open? You can imagine them pulling the shutters down at 2 with long queues being turned away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 Wonder when the first match day experience survey will come out? 🤣🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 There are worldwide problems with RFID circuits at the moment. Even production of cars is affected preventing delivery of those that use a wireless key ‘experience’. These smart cards are so cheap that I would have kept a stockpile of blank cards and printed them myself if I were in charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 Just said on Sky Sports that the queue is so long that they’ve been handing out free socks ! you couldn’t make it up…. 🙀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintsfanuk Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 Is there a reason they can't just give us one ticket to use for every season and just reload them when we buy the next season. Would save a lot of hassle and wastage of old ones and having to post out thousands each year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 37 minutes ago, Saintsfanuk said: Is there a reason they can't just give us one ticket to use for every season and just reload them when we buy the next season. Would save a lot of hassle and wastage of old ones and having to post out thousands each year. I asked that but apparently it’s so that they can put the sponsor’s name on the ticket. Yeah, me too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 53 minutes ago, eurosaint said: Just said on Sky Sports that the queue is so long that they’ve been handing out free socks ! you couldn’t make it up…. 🙀 It’s embarrassing beyond belief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 55 minutes ago, eurosaint said: Just said on Sky Sports that the queue is so long that they’ve been handing out free socks ! you couldn’t make it up…. 🙀 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsLoyal Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 I wouldnt give them the job in the first place, nowhere near enough experience https://www.theticketingbusiness.com/2020/06/17/southampton-appoints-secutix-enhance-fan-experience/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divergent Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 I sent a stinky email to Ticket office this afternoon saying I wasn’t prepared to queue for hours with grandchildren especially if things started kicking off the closer we got to 2pm and requesting a refund for this match. I’ve just received an email from the club saying they will send me 3 e tickets in the morning - result. (except I’ve told the kids we aren’t going and one has booked to go trampolining instead!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 3 hours ago, SaintsLoyal said: I wouldnt give them the job in the first place, nowhere near enough experience https://www.theticketingbusiness.com/2020/06/17/southampton-appoints-secutix-enhance-fan-experience/ Can someone translate that for me? Matt Silvester, head of ticketing, membership and hospitality at Southampton, said: “The Secutix platform allows us to deliver a more bespoke customer platform that will ensure our fans enjoy the very best experience, from a transformational customer journey through to a more flexible account facility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 6 hours ago, JRM said: Could Saints have done more to piss off their fans this summer? Sell best player to Aston Villa - tick Move loyal fans from their season ticket spot of 20 years to make way for premium padded £89 plus booking fee (haha 😀) - tick Fail to deliver season tickets that we paid for weeks ago, ask you to queue up for hours without an apology whilst blaming a 3rd party - tick I'm sure there's more I've missed. I remember under Pellegrino a couple of lads being banned for lobbing their season tickets at him after another home defeat, would be funny if that happens again tomorrow after queueing for so long to get the ticket. It’s been a master class in how to piss off your fanbase. I’m sure the marketing graduates in their brainstorming sessions think they’re doing a great job but it would a struggle to have have done a worse job this summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 1 minute ago, Turkish said: It’s been a master class in how to piss off your fanbase. I’m sure the marketing graduates in their brainstorming sessions think they’re doing a great job but it would a struggle to have have done a worse job this summer I forgot to add it was off the back of one of the worst run of results in the clubs history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 5 minutes ago, JRM said: I forgot to add it was off the back of one of the worst run of results in the clubs history And selling your best player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 22 minutes ago, JRM said: Can someone translate that for me? Matt Silvester, head of ticketing, membership and hospitality at Southampton, said: “The Secutix platform allows us to deliver a more bespoke customer platform that will ensure our fans enjoy the very best experience, from a transformational customer journey through to a more flexible account facility. Well that’s cleared that up 😵💫 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecuk268 Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 37 minutes ago, JRM said: Can someone translate that for me? Matt Silvester, head of ticketing, membership and hospitality at Southampton, said: “The Secutix platform allows us to deliver a more bespoke customer platform that will ensure our fans enjoy the very best experience, from a transformational customer journey through to a more flexible account facility. And to think that someone gets paid to write that bollox. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve green Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 11 minutes ago, ecuk268 said: And to think that someone gets paid to write that bollox. "transformational customer journey" Or in my case leaving home 3hrs earlier and enjoying a delightful character building experience in the ticket office queue. F-ing idiots. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Box Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 1 minute ago, steve green said: "transformational customer journey" Or in my case leaving home 3hrs earlier and enjoying a delightful character building experience in the ticket office queue. F-ing idiots. Sounds Krugeristic to me, Is Silvester a disciple of the f...wit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Box Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 1 minute ago, Chocolate Box said: Sounds Krugeristic to me, Is Silvester a disciple of the f...wit? Still no ticket by the way......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 Southampton Football Club, have always been a joke when it comes to this sort of thing. What have they been doing with these season tickets? You can still post them out even if fans were not allowed in the ground or whatever lame excuse they are using. You send them out to paying customers and if circumstances change, then you adjust and communicate to them what is happening. what is the reason for them screwing up anyway? What is there excuse? Is it COVID? Is it Brexit? Whatever it is we all know it’s bollox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteleySaint30 Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 1 hour ago, JRM said: Can someone translate that for me? Matt Silvester, head of ticketing, membership and hospitality at Southampton, said: “The Secutix platform allows us to deliver a more bespoke customer platform that will ensure our fans enjoy the very best experience, from a transformational customer journey through to a more flexible account facility. Be interesting to know if this clown has been on the shop floor maning the ticket office over the last few days to atone for his monumental #uck up. Expect not - probably been sat in his office playing solitaire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 29 minutes ago, Dr Who? said: Southampton Football Club, have always been a joke when it comes to this sort of thing. What have they been doing with these season tickets? You can still post them out even if fans were not allowed in the ground or whatever lame excuse they are using. You send them out to paying customers and if circumstances change, then you adjust and communicate to them what is happening. what is the reason for them screwing up anyway? What is there excuse? Is it COVID? Is it Brexit? Whatever it is we all know it’s bollox. They were ordered from China some time ago but have been delayed and delayed and have only very recently arrived. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 1 minute ago, Whitey Grandad said: They were ordered from China some time ago but have been delayed and delayed and have only very recently arrived. Cheaper plastic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 (edited) The club is a mess. Edited 24 August, 2021 by aintforever 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Saint 82 Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 35 minutes ago, aintforever said: The club is a mess. I’ve had dealt with them in a professional capacity for years now and they are always a disorganised, penny pinching disaster. And a bunch of arrogant twats to go with it. Interesting point tickets delayed due to a supplier but why is it a mess ? Bold statement … I like Martin S, and they seem to do the right thing through COVID .. they supported the community, dished out meals … recruited well in their budget .. and kits seem to have finally landed well.. and they got Hummel back .. so why a mess ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattster Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 2 minutes ago, London Saint 82 said: but why is it a mess ? Bold statement … I like Martin S, and they seem to do the right thing through COVID .. they supported the community, dished out meals … recruited well in their budget .. and kits seem to have finally landed well.. and they got Hummel back .. so why a mess ?? It's a mess IMO because they obviously didn't have any sort of contingency plan, they knew the tickets were delayed and - presumably - were aware that the postal service is not working as well as it usually does. They have failed to acknowledge the true state of the problem or to offer any sort of reasonable solution, as evidenced by opening just a few ticket booths today for only 4 hours (I don't know if they ended up extending). There could have been other solutions that would have been a lot less hassle for the fans - e.g. issuing e-tickets, or printable paper tickets - but they haven't done any of this, or even issued any sort of apology to those affected. Tomorrow could be total chaos unless they really pull their fingers out - I suspect any "savings" made by using a cheaper Chinese supplier will be more than lost in refunds issued. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 1 hour ago, Whitey Grandad said: They were ordered from China some time ago but have been delayed and delayed and have only very recently arrived. 1 hour ago, Dr Who? said: Cheaper plastic? Gao personally signs every one with "We March On". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Saint 82 Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mattster said: It's a mess IMO because they obviously didn't have any sort of contingency plan, they knew the tickets were delayed and - presumably - were aware that the postal service is not working as well as it usually does. They have failed to acknowledge the true state of the problem or to offer any sort of reasonable solution, as evidenced by opening just a few ticket booths today for only 4 hours (I don't know if they ended up extending). There could have been other solutions that would have been a lot less hassle for the fans - e.g. issuing e-tickets, or printable paper tickets - but they haven't done any of this, or even issued any sort of apology to those affected. Tomorrow could be total chaos unless they really pull their fingers out - I suspect any "savings" made by using a cheaper Chinese supplier will be more than lost in refunds issued. Yes mate - they must be the only club / company that went through a procurement process and got a Chinese supplier … should have gone for the most expensive ! Idiot ! Your off your rocker! And to think that they have not even thought of other solutions ! Yea sure they sit there … what to do! i got my ticket two days ago but suspect yes they got let down … like supermarkets got let down , and other businesses have been why do so many fans wish the club - their club - to fail. Why ? Get behind the team, the club - and this is annoying but maybe just maybe it’s out if their control …!? Sums up our fans when they seem to be sooo down beat? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Saint 82 Posted 21 August, 2021 Share Posted 21 August, 2021 10 minutes ago, Mattster said: It's a mess IMO because they obviously didn't have any sort of contingency plan, they knew the tickets were delayed and - presumably - were aware that the postal service is not working as well as it usually does. They have failed to acknowledge the true state of the problem or to offer any sort of reasonable solution, as evidenced by opening just a few ticket booths today for only 4 hours (I don't know if they ended up extending). There could have been other solutions that would have been a lot less hassle for the fans - e.g. issuing e-tickets, or printable paper tickets - but they haven't done any of this, or even issued any sort of apology to those affected. Tomorrow could be total chaos unless they really pull their fingers out - I suspect any "savings" made by using a cheaper Chinese supplier will be more than lost in refunds issued. Btw five booths were open today … did you even visit ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 2 hours ago, aintforever said: The club is a mess. I’ve had dealt with them in a professional capacity for years now and they are always a disorganised, penny pinching disaster. And a bunch of arrogant twats to go with it. “I’ve had dealt with them” what the fuck does that mean? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killers Knee Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 How’s the queue this morning 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 11 hours ago, aintforever said: The club is a mess. I’ve had dealt with them in a professional capacity for years now and they are always a disorganised, penny pinching disaster. And a bunch of arrogant twats to go with it. Most football clubs are once you go beyond the main product - most of the arrogance comes from knowing your core customer base isn’t going away like Sainsbury’s customers might suddenly switch to Tesco because the bread is better. Good few years ago I was selling a product that was beyond perfect for club shops - I was told to stay well away by the MD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 12 hours ago, London Saint 82 said: nd to think that they have not even thought of other solutions ! Yea sure they sit there … what to do! why do so many fans wish the club - their club - to fail. Why ? Except they didnt come up with any solution, or apologise, or make any contingency. No fan has wished the club to fail on this, but they have.. I reckon you're on your own with your view. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 10 hours ago, Lord Duckhunter said: “I’ve had dealt with them” what the fuck does that mean? Everybody else realised they changed their mind as they did a quick post on their phone. Why don't you see if you can work out the two potential phrases by yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 5 minutes ago, suewhistle said: Everybody else realised they changed their mind as they did a quick post on their phone. Why don't you see if you can work out the two potential phrases by yourself? Time for this. The man who invented predictive text died. His funfair is next monkey. May he rust in piss 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John D Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 17 minutes ago, suewhistle said: Except they didnt come up with any solution, or apologise, or make any contingency. No fan has wished the club to fail on this, but they have.. I reckon you're on your own with your view. Spot on. An apology, acknowledge they have cocked this up and an email to all season tickets with a print at home ticket attached. Not exactly difficult really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 What on earth was going on before KO. What an absolute fucking shambles. Steward told me it was my fault for turning up so late. I told him “I’ve turned up the same time for 20 fucking years. Clowns 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Tone Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 24 minutes ago, Lord Duckhunter said: What on earth was going on before KO. What an absolute fucking shambles. Steward told me it was my fault for turning up so late. I told him “I’ve turned up the same time for 20 fucking years. Clowns Sky said something about club refunding general admission tickets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USaint Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 2 minutes ago, Ken Tone said: Sky said something about club refunding general admission tickets? They are, includes season ticket holders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stjohnswell Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 34 minutes ago, Lord Duckhunter said: What on earth was going on before KO At Kingsland where we were late getting in, we were told the turnstile computers had gone down at some point causing the huge queues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarisbury Saint Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 Fair play. They didn’t have much choice really. Now I don’t need to send a shitty email. Not a bad game for a freebie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve green Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 1 hour ago, Lord Duckhunter said: What on earth was going on before KO. What an absolute fucking shambles. Steward told me it was my fault for turning up so late. I told him “I’ve turned up the same time for 20 fucking years. Clowns tbf I thought you were at fault for their equalizer as well 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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