stevegrant Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 Just received this from David Luker: Saints have sold 700 of the original 1100 allocation and have therefore asked for the additional tickets to take our allocation to 1700 for this massive game at Elland Road. It is unlikely that Saints will receive further tickets unless there is a substantial increase in ticket sales in the next 24-48 hours. Leeds have set a deadline of 8th December for us to request these additional tickets (taking us to an allocation of 2800) as there is demand from their own fans for these seats. Should ticket sales be close to 1700 tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon, then we may be able to request the additional tickets from Leeds. If not, we will have to stick with the 1700 already allotted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgiesaint Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 Just got my tickets & was advised that there are a couple of hundred of tickets left & they're going quickly today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 Would love to go, but the cost is just too high, either by train or renting a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Balls Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 I'm buying 8 tomorrow morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 Think I'll get my tickets today then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
channonball Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 Got 3 today. Looking forward to it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpe-le-Saint Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 Got 2 today, can't wait, love to smash Leeds up there again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 They haven't lost in 20 games at home. Remember Reading? We will win this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_coxy Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 Anyone got ideas of any pubs to drink up there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 I'll have to send my lad down there tomorrow ... isn't the ticket office open later than 1700 though :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 Got my 5 :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 The last time I said I'd got mine I got told off, so there's no way I'm making that mistake again. I haven't not got mine though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Saint Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 Got 1 ticket here I live 5-10 miles south of Leeds on M1. If you want a pub to drive from i can do some work ...other wise its Pea**** or Dry Salters within walking distance. I have fantastic local in Horbury..200 yards off junction 39 slip road of M1...anyone fancy it let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forever a red and white Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 anyone got detials about travel club can;t find it on OS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the mick channon windmill Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 This statement is all very admirable from the ticket office but why the hell are they making it so late?? The decision needs to be made tomorrow as to whether or not we will take the extra allocation. This announcement should have been made weeks ago and much more publicly (provided of course this isnt fresh news to the ticket office also). We are clearly going to sell these 1,700 tickets which will mean hundreds of fans will be left disappointed. The club should just take the extra allocation if Leeds are backing them into a corner. It seems that the club has made the decision to only take 1,700 tickets and then when there is a fuss later when we have disappointed fans without tickets they can say they made this announcement and fans were made aware of what was happening. Most tickets for this game would have been sold in the last week before the game, its just the way it is, people plan to go but dont buy tickets until the week before. It wasnt like this when demand was high when we were in the premiership but fans have become used to knowing they can get tickets fairly easy with many going and paying on the day. In all honesty Leeds are being unfair in putting us in this position as they dont need these tickets for home fans as the game will not be a sell out. They simply dont want to give us these tickets as they dont want to give us any advantage. Saints fans have been great all season both in numbers and noise and all things considered we should take this extra allocation as our fans deserve them and we shouldnt back down to Leeds pressure tactics. As i said though whilst this announcement is a positive step from the club in many ways its far too late and they have failed the fans as we dont really have time to respond to the announcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 I along with many others need to get one, but none of which are organised to get one today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyb1 Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 anyone traveling up from London? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowsaintsfan Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 need to find out if my mate can go if he can then i will be making the trip just hope there are tickets left, Will Leeds really sell out for us? or are they just trying to restrict our sales? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 7 December, 2009 Author Share Posted 7 December, 2009 Not sure - they were only 1000 or so short of capacity on Saturday, although that was for a local derby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 anyone got detials about travel club can;t find it on OS? Checked on the whiteboard at St Marys it's £27 and leaves at 8am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 Just bought 3, £26 is a joke though for anyone over 16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 got 4 today would love to know how they can justify £26 for league 1 though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 got 4 today would love to know how they can justify £26 for league 1 though Two words: KEN BATES. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 Would people stop complaining at the £26 ticket price. A few quid over and above what other clubs charge, so what? Its chumps change once you factor in the extortionate price of a railway ticket that saints fans who live around the country have to put up with. Its especially moronic if it comes from those who are in a position to take the coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forever a red and white Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 Checked on the whiteboard at St Marys it's £27 and leaves at 8am. thanks very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 np mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 got 4 today would love to know how they can justify £26 for league 1 though Spare a thought for Leeds fans (and me ). I've bought 5 tickets in the Revie End which are priced at £26, but the robbing ****s also charge £1.50 per ticket booking fee regardless of whether you use a debit card (which i did) or a credit card. That's Ken Bates for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winchester_Saint Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 This statement is all very admirable from the ticket office but why the hell are they making it so late?? The decision needs to be made tomorrow as to whether or not we will take the extra allocation. This announcement should have been made weeks ago and much more publicly (provided of course this isnt fresh news to the ticket office also). We are clearly going to sell these 1,700 tickets which will mean hundreds of fans will be left disappointed. The club should just take the extra allocation if Leeds are backing them into a corner. It seems that the club has made the decision to only take 1,700 tickets and then when there is a fuss later when we have disappointed fans without tickets they can say they made this announcement and fans were made aware of what was happening. Most tickets for this game would have been sold in the last week before the game, its just the way it is, people plan to go but dont buy tickets until the week before. It wasnt like this when demand was high when we were in the premiership but fans have become used to knowing they can get tickets fairly easy with many going and paying on the day. In all honesty Leeds are being unfair in putting us in this position as they dont need these tickets for home fans as the game will not be a sell out. They simply dont want to give us these tickets as they dont want to give us any advantage. Saints fans have been great all season both in numbers and noise and all things considered we should take this extra allocation as our fans deserve them and we shouldnt back down to Leeds pressure tactics. As i said though whilst this announcement is a positive step from the club in many ways its far too late and they have failed the fans as we dont really have time to respond to the announcement. Have to agree! Ordering 3 tickets tomorrow providing I still can! Another example that everything about Leeds is dirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockportsaint Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 Not sure - they were only 1000 or so short of capacity on Saturday, although that was for a local derby. They're averaging just over 24.5k per game, although they sold 36.5k for the Huddersfield derby on Saturday, so this stuff about them needing the extra 1000 tickets for their fans is utter BS. Just confirms every prejudice I have about how Leeds United operate - dirty, shabby, cheating b*stards - add Ken Bates and you have the perfect mix - a scumbag club owned by a greedy, grasping ex-Chelscum tw*t. I have friends who used to have Season Tickets at Elland Road, and they can't stand the man either. At least we only have to put up with this for one game a season. http://stats.football365.com/dom/ENG/D2/attend.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockportsaint Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 Spare a thought for Leeds fans (and me ). I've bought 5 tickets in the Revie End which are priced at £26, but the robbing ****s also charge £1.50 per ticket booking fee regardless of whether you use a debit card (which i did) or a credit card. That's Ken Bates for you. May we ask why you're going in the (home) Revie End rather than the Saints end? Don't get me started on booking fees - Ticketmaster, RyanAir, EasyJet etc all use this tactic to rip you off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyR Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 I think you'll find Leeds are worried about this game hence trying to restrict our away support. There's no other reason for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 May we ask why you're going in the (home) Revie End rather than the Saints end? Don't get me started on booking fees - Ticketmaster, RyanAir, EasyJet etc all use this tactic to rip you off. Because i'm going to single handedly take their end. Or maybe i'm sitting with some mates who are Leeds fans. Does anyone know the capacity of elland road because i thought it was over 40K. I reckon the upper tier of the new side stand is closed and probably was for Huddersfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 Because i'm going to single handedly take their end. Or maybe i'm sitting with some mates who are Leeds fans. Does anyone know the capacity of elland road because i thought it was over 40K. I reckon the upper tier of the new side stand is closed and probably was for Huddersfield. I think it's currently 38,000. That's the number the media was quoting at the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silversaint Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 Got my 2 today, just down the road for me, your just as well drinking in the city centre but avoid the pubs near the train station as they are full of the die hards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 I think it's currently 38,000. That's the number the media was quoting at the weekend. 39460 but that probably doesn't allow for segregation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockportsaint Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 I think you'll find Leeds are worried about this game hence trying to restrict our away support. There's no other reason for it. Nail, Head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 got 4 today would love to know how they can justify £26 for league 1 though Aren't our away tickets £24? I'm not going to complain about paying £26 to go to Elland Road after paying £30 to sit in amongst a load of scaffolding at Blackpool last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 I think it's currently 38,000. That's the number the media was quoting at the weekend. 40,204 according to away grounds website. I don't think there are (m)any seats lost due to segregation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red and white saint Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 Does anyone no if we only take the 1700 tickets we will be in the corner rather than behind the goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 Anyone know how many are left, and if I go over tomorrow is there much chance of getting three? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Jonny Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 Just got my ticket for this one. Dunno why as Ill be going on my tod and I really cant afford it. Football eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Posted 7 December, 2009 Share Posted 7 December, 2009 got 4 today would love to know how they can justify £26 for league 1 though Only 4? :-s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 Would love to go, but the cost is just too high, either by train or renting a car. The sensible answer is for some of us to share cars and petrol cost but wifey has just reminded me that we're booked for a local Christmas bash on the 19th so I'm stuffed! S--T! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbattigger Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 Got my 3. Spending the night away too so will be broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyb1 Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 I along with many others need to get one, but none of which are organised to get one today! No? train is too expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 Sortedddd. Got 3 this morning no problem, don't know how many we've sold though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 3 ordered here this morning too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genk Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 Online says Sold Out???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Michael Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 Add two more here. There's no way we will get the end behind the goal, it'll be the usual cramped little corner. For those asking about pubs, best avoid Holbeck (the area in which the ground is situated). City centre will do you fine. If you're into your ale Whitelocks right in the centre (down a little alley off Briggate) will do you nicely. Otherwise there's a big Sports Bar opposite the Town Hall (The Headrow) just a two-minute walk up the hill from the station. COYS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsarum Posted 8 December, 2009 Share Posted 8 December, 2009 Add two more here. There's no way we will get the end behind the goal, it'll be the usual cramped little corner. For those asking about pubs, best avoid Holbeck (the area in which the ground is situated). City centre will do you fine. If you're into your ale Whitelocks right in the centre (down a little alley off Briggate) will do you nicely. Otherwise there's a big Sports Bar opposite the Town Hall (The Headrow) just a two-minute walk up the hill from the station. COYS. If we do get the extra 1000 I think these will be behind the goal, Huddersfield had the corner + approximately 1000 behind the goal on saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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