Daft Kerplunk Posted 9 April, 2023 Share Posted 9 April, 2023 The game was supposed to be sold out but there were so many empty seats, including groups of seats together. Are the club keeping some behind for match day walk-ups? Is it some weird security or accounting ploy? Are they selling tickets to tourist groups who don’t sell them? I know there were saints fans trying to get tickets for yesterday so surely our fans would be better than so many empty seats. Really odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarisbury Saint Posted 9 April, 2023 Share Posted 9 April, 2023 I thought that. Very weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 9 April, 2023 Share Posted 9 April, 2023 They were advertising the buy back scheme because it sold out, maybe some of those didn't get bought. Plenty of people on holiday, so some season ticket holders would not have been there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 10 April, 2023 Share Posted 10 April, 2023 12 hours ago, Daft Kerplunk said: The game was supposed to be sold out but there were so many empty seats, including groups of seats together. Are the club keeping some behind for match day walk-ups? Is it some weird security or accounting ploy? Are they selling tickets to tourist groups who don’t sell them? I know there were saints fans trying to get tickets for yesterday so surely our fans would be better than so many empty seats. Really odd. Nothing odd about it at all. Every seat was sold, but some people didn’t attend despite paying for their seat. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 10 April, 2023 Share Posted 10 April, 2023 When was the last time you saw St Mary's actually full? We've had countless 'sell-outs' over the years (even when holidays/poor form haven't been an issue) and it's been impossible to buy tickets, yet come matchday batches of empty seats. That must be pretty frustrating for fans who tried but were unable to purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 10 April, 2023 Share Posted 10 April, 2023 (edited) 13 hours ago, Daft Kerplunk said: The game was supposed to be sold out but there were so many empty seats, including groups of seats together. Are the club keeping some behind for match day walk-ups? Is it some weird security or accounting ploy? Are they selling tickets to tourist groups who don’t sell them? I know there were saints fans trying to get tickets for yesterday so surely our fans would be better than so many empty seats. Really odd. Been told that part of the reason is when season ticket holders don't turn up and haven't released their seats for resale. The club ultimatley don't care as the seats are paid for, but equally the atmosphere then suffers, particulary for TV games. Not ideal if it continues for the relegation run in. Would imagine that given our form, position, the fact it was on TV, it's Easter, and it's a red hot man City side... Has all played a part in fans not bothering this particular weekend. Edited 10 April, 2023 by Saint86 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 10 April, 2023 Share Posted 10 April, 2023 54 minutes ago, Lord Duckhunter said: Nothing odd about it at all. Every seat was sold, but some people didn’t attend despite paying for their seat. Exactly, its not rocket science. I couldnt go, put it on the Exchange but have no idea (as yet) if it sold. Many season ticket holders possibly didnt put it up for sale knowing they couldnt go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64saint Posted 10 April, 2023 Share Posted 10 April, 2023 (edited) My friend had a leg operation a couple of weeks ago and was struggling for comfort on Saturday, and the stewards who in fairness couldn't have been more helpful, moved the three of us to the front row Itchen/Northam corner so she could stretch her leg out where amazingly there were quite a few empty seats at the front all together. Not a good look though for TV cameras. Edited 10 April, 2023 by 64saint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streaky Posted 12 April, 2023 Share Posted 12 April, 2023 (edited) Also 200 or so club employees have season tickets and can't always attend. They are first 2 rows left of the halfway line in the itchen. Edited 12 April, 2023 by Streaky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 12 April, 2023 Share Posted 12 April, 2023 On 10/04/2023 at 16:12, 64saint said: My friend had a leg operation a couple of weeks ago and was struggling for comfort on Saturday, and the stewards who in fairness couldn't have been more helpful, moved the three of us to the front row Itchen/Northam corner so she could stretch her leg out where amazingly there were quite a few empty seats at the front all together. Not a good look though for TV cameras. If I remember correctly from doing the Stadium tour a good few years ago, there is some requirement to provide alternative seating for situations like your friends If by some misfortune you suddenly find you have mobility issues and you have a season ticket up in row FF its going to be a chore to get all the way up there, and also should the stadium need to be evacuated, your lack of mobility makes you an obstruction. My Daughter likes being at pitch level and when I have bought her tickets in the Chapel, seldom have Row A been available, she has often been on B with empty seats in front of her 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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