brianoneils slidingtackle Posted 30 December, 2009 Share Posted 30 December, 2009 Are we going to be outnumbered by the Luton fans ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 30 December, 2009 Share Posted 30 December, 2009 what do you reckon..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 30 December, 2009 Share Posted 30 December, 2009 I have got one - but by the number of people who think the match is meaningless and we should field our reserves, I might be in the minority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWD Posted 30 December, 2009 Share Posted 30 December, 2009 Im going with a group of six, no match is meaningless imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 30 December, 2009 Share Posted 30 December, 2009 Just got back from getting mine - and they were doing steady business with 3 windows open and a continuous queue of about 20 people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 30 December, 2009 Share Posted 30 December, 2009 When we bought ours (at the Exeter game) there was not a lot of choice left - but then that could be because parts of the ground will be closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianoneils slidingtackle Posted 30 December, 2009 Author Share Posted 30 December, 2009 I'm hoping we can get through this and get a juicy tie next round, worth while supporting the lads, especially as its at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor_Saint Posted 30 December, 2009 Share Posted 30 December, 2009 When we bought ours (at the Exeter game) there was not a lot of choice left - but then that could be because parts of the ground will be closed. Tried to get our seats + 4 other tickets where we have our STs but Kingsland North wasn't open so don't think it'll be a huge crowd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanimal Posted 30 December, 2009 Share Posted 30 December, 2009 I bought 7 yesterday for the Kingsland block nearest the Northam; the half nearest the Chapel End is not available yet,; Itchen Stand was corner flag area near the Chapel! Seems to be a policy of fill up certain areas, then move on to next available blocks, as no real idea of overall demand it would appear. Might lead to a surreal atmosphere maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Samuel Posted 30 December, 2009 Share Posted 30 December, 2009 I'm getting mine today, would be a shame to have a half empty stadium, its the FA Cup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 30 December, 2009 Share Posted 30 December, 2009 Tried to get our seats + 4 other tickets where we have our STs but Kingsland North wasn't open so don't think it'll be a huge crowd! Got ours in Block 34 yesterday, so you should get on the blower quickly. HTH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samski saint Posted 30 December, 2009 Share Posted 30 December, 2009 10k I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_bert Posted 30 December, 2009 Share Posted 30 December, 2009 I bought 2 today about 10 40 There were at least 3 people buying half ST. That can only be a good thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 30 December, 2009 Share Posted 30 December, 2009 I've just called the TO. Block 32 in Kingsland open at the moment, more to be opened as demand increases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedWillie Posted 30 December, 2009 Share Posted 30 December, 2009 blocks 32 -35 in kingsland have been opened. Just bought 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLOTH EARS Posted 30 December, 2009 Share Posted 30 December, 2009 I reckon we will get 15k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianoneils slidingtackle Posted 30 December, 2009 Author Share Posted 30 December, 2009 I reckon we will get 15k. I hope we get more than that, but I suppose Luton will have to sell a few.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Jazzbo Posted 30 December, 2009 Share Posted 30 December, 2009 I hope we get more than that, but I suppose Luton will have to sell a few.. Luton have taken 1400. I would have expected them to bring a few more than that. Although they can pay on the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 30 December, 2009 Share Posted 30 December, 2009 I hope we get more than that, but I suppose Luton will have to sell a few.. my mate is a season ticket holder up there, reckons they are probably going to bring 1500 - 2000, which isn't bad. Considering it is £10 for season ticket holders would be good to get towards 18-20k If Itchen, Northam and then most of the Kingsland end up being filled wont look too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaford Saint Posted 30 December, 2009 Share Posted 30 December, 2009 So its £10 for adult season ticket holders, how much for kids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 30 December, 2009 Share Posted 30 December, 2009 Will be buying four tickets soon, hopefully in the Chapel as the tickets are cheaper. Times are hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 30 December, 2009 Share Posted 30 December, 2009 Will be buying four tickets soon, hopefully in the Chapel as the tickets are cheaper. Times are hard. In fairness to you, it's a hell of a journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 30 December, 2009 Share Posted 30 December, 2009 In fairness to you, it's a hell of a journey. I know, all the way on RyanAir too. Pfft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRichmond Posted 30 December, 2009 Share Posted 30 December, 2009 (edited) I've just called the TO. Block 32 in Kingsland open at the moment, more to be opened as demand increases.[/QUOTE] THAT is why I think it was not thought through properly. My ST is in the Kingsland, which I COULD NOT GET when I enquired a month ago I ended up with a seat in the Itchen, but, due to the interest I forecast at the time, looks kike I'll be looking across at someone in my Kingsland seat POOR organisation IMHO. As someone else said, it's the FA Cup FFS:D Edited 30 December, 2009 by SaintRichmond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianoneils slidingtackle Posted 30 December, 2009 Author Share Posted 30 December, 2009 Ive ended up in Itchen block 7, last time I was anywhere near there I thought I was in a morgue. but it still beats shopping with the missus saturday afternoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spadge47 Posted 30 December, 2009 Share Posted 30 December, 2009 chapel not open tried to get my season tiket seat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 30 December, 2009 Share Posted 30 December, 2009 Email from Luker at 1.20 this afternoon: Luton tickets are flying out the door. 12.500 sold so far which includes 2000 given to Luton which they have all sold. As for MK Dons away tickets, should be on sale next week. Club have ordered an initial 2000 & more are available if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint boggy Posted 30 December, 2009 Share Posted 30 December, 2009 I've just called the TO. Block 32 in Kingsland open at the moment, more to be opened as demand increases.[/QUOTE] THAT is why I think it was not thought through properly. My ST is in the Kingsland, which I COULD NOT GET when I enquired a month ago I ended up with a seat in the Itchen, but, due to the interest I forecast at the time, looks kike I'll be looking across at someone in my Kingsland seat POOR organisation IMHO. As someone else said, it's the FA Cup FFS:D go early on the match day (or before ,if poss)and see if you can exchange them for seats in the Kingsland (you might not get your ST seat, but at least you'll be in familiar surroundings)...it's worth asking,eh!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 31 December, 2009 Share Posted 31 December, 2009 I imagine boxing day game and result will bring out a few plastics again. 19,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chorlton Posted 31 December, 2009 Share Posted 31 December, 2009 I imagine boxing day game and result will bring out a few plastics again. 19,000. If they are coming to football after an expensive month for a match against a non league side, I am not sure they can be called Plastics to be fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianoneils slidingtackle Posted 31 December, 2009 Author Share Posted 31 December, 2009 I'm hoping that we can beat the Pompey cup match attendance versus Coventry.. but with only 12,500 sold it will look doubtful :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Jazzbo Posted 31 December, 2009 Share Posted 31 December, 2009 I'm hoping that we can beat the Pompey cup match attendance versus Coventry.. but with only 12,500 sold it will look doubtful :-( Pompey only sold about 10,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 31 December, 2009 Share Posted 31 December, 2009 I am sitting in the Northam with 3 other blokes who normally sit in the Chapel, we have christened it an away game as we are not sat in our usual end of the ground................. We have also been in training just in case we have to stand up for the 90 minutes. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 31 December, 2009 Share Posted 31 December, 2009 Fair play to Luton http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/TicketNews/0,,10372~1900291,00.html I think they will end up nearly filling the full 3000 now so will be a decent atmosphere. Should really top 18k attendance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 31 December, 2009 Share Posted 31 December, 2009 go early on the match day (or before ,if poss)and see if you can exchange them for seats in the Kingsland (you might not get your ST seat, but at least you'll be in familiar surroundings)...it's worth asking,eh!!! Block 31 is now open. I called at the TO this morning at 10:45 and asked when 31 would be open and was told "possibly on the morning of the match" so I bought two seats in block 32 row FF. Then when I got to my desk in Hamble I had an email from the TO at 11:33 saying block 31 had been opened so I had to drive back to the ground to swap for my usual seats. This has all been a serious misjudgment by the TO and they have hacked off a lot of STs who would probably have gone to the game if the normal procedures had been followed. Let's hope that they will learn from this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRichmond Posted 31 December, 2009 Share Posted 31 December, 2009 Block 31 is now open. I called at the TO this morning at 10:45 and asked when 31 would be open and was told "possibly on the morning of the match" so I bought two seats in block 32 row FF. Then when I got to my desk in Hamble I had an email from the TO at 11:33 saying block 31 had been opened so I had to drive back to the ground to swap for my usual seats. This has all been a serious misjudgment by the TO and they have hacked off a lot of STs who would probably have gone to the game if the normal procedures had been followed. Let's hope that they will learn from this. Yes, count me in as being really PI**ED Off at NOT being able to claim my NORMAL (ST) seat in the Kingsland So much for buying EARLY If I had time, I could possibly change my ticket back from the Itchen to my usual one, but there is no guarentee that I would get the same one I AM NOT BEST PLEASED, and if anyone from Mr Cortese's Office reads this, then pass it on From such a "Professional" Office, this has been handled very very badly IMHO:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 31 December, 2009 Share Posted 31 December, 2009 Block 31 is now open. I called at the TO this morning at 10:45 and asked when 31 would be open and was told "possibly on the morning of the match" so I bought two seats in block 32 row FF. Then when I got to my desk in Hamble I had an email from the TO at 11:33 saying block 31 had been opened so I had to drive back to the ground to swap for my usual seats. This has all been a serious misjudgment by the TO and they have hacked off a lot of STs who would probably have gone to the game if the normal procedures had been followed. Let's hope that they will learn from this. Good news, block 31 being the half way line I am sure they will sell quickly, there are definitely quite a few people who hold back on buying their tickets and wait for the kingsland to eventually open. If they are up to the half way line now expect the kingsland to almost be full in the end, and with Luton filling their section we should see 3 sides full with the chapel , corners and executives seats empty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 31 December, 2009 Share Posted 31 December, 2009 this is the seating plan for anyone still waiting to buy http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/staticFiles/c2/37/0,,10280~145346,00.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 31 December, 2009 Share Posted 31 December, 2009 Yes, count me in as being really PI**ED Off at NOT being able to claim my NORMAL (ST) seat in the Kingsland So much for buying EARLY If I had time, I could possibly change my ticket back from the Itchen to my usual one, but there is no guarentee that I would get the same one I AM NOT BEST PLEASED, and if anyone from Mr Cortese's Office reads this, then pass it on From such a "Professional" Office, this has been handled very very badly IMHO:cool: I do sympathise, but, the fact is that a ST is for league games only. I have one in Block 37, but it's not my seat at any other times than the game numbers on the vouchers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 31 December, 2009 Share Posted 31 December, 2009 I agree with the comments on the Kingsland release. The majority of this stand is filled with loyal ST holders who deserve better frankly. I have bought two tickets in block 33, but would much prefer to have had the option to buy my own seat in block 30. Not happy with the manner in which the club are dealing with the stand restrictions - a policy re-think is needed please Mr Cortese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 31 December, 2009 Share Posted 31 December, 2009 I do sympathise, but, the fact is that a ST is for league games only. I have one in Block 37, but it's not my seat at any other times than the game numbers on the vouchers. Sorry, but that's wrong. Part of the 'deal' with ST's is the supposed benefit of having preference to 'your' seat when other games such as cup games are issued. This is not happening consistently now and I see it as a (minor) violation of the clubs original contract commitment with ST holders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 31 December, 2009 Share Posted 31 December, 2009 Sorry, but that's wrong. Part of the 'deal' with ST's is the supposed benefit of having preference to 'your' seat when other games such as cup games are issued. This is not happening consistently now and I see it as a (minor) violation of the clubs original contract commitment with ST holders. Yes, you're right. I've just dug out the Supporter Charter and it's there alright. In that case it does need to be sorted or the Charter amended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 31 December, 2009 Share Posted 31 December, 2009 Sorry, but that's wrong. Part of the 'deal' with ST's is the supposed benefit of having preference to 'your' seat when other games such as cup games are issued. This is not happening consistently now and I see it as a (minor) violation of the clubs original contract commitment with ST holders. Don't ST holders have a priority booking period? If parts of the ground cannot be opened for 'low-attendance' matches, don't ST holders get a priority period to book elsewhere? If the whole ground were to be opened when it is uneconomical to do so, this would be financial incompetence and then we really would have grounds (excuse pun) for complaint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 31 December, 2009 Share Posted 31 December, 2009 I do sympathise, but, the fact is that a ST is for league games only. I have one in Block 37, but it's not my seat at any other times than the game numbers on the vouchers. I accept that this is a commercial decision for the club, but we've just received the supporters' charter which explicitly states that 'for home cup fixtures, season ticket holders will be given a priority period to claim their seat.' Apart from that, the club will have lost a sizeable number of ticket sales from regulars who would normally have attended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 31 December, 2009 Share Posted 31 December, 2009 Something going a bit pear -shaped with the quotes above - I seem to have swapped IDs with Saint Richmond! To reiterate I have now looked at the charter and am happy to say I was wrong and yes it is a problem that needs sorted asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 31 December, 2009 Share Posted 31 December, 2009 Don't ST holders have a priority booking period? If parts of the ground cannot be opened for 'low-attendance' matches, don't ST holders get a priority period to book elsewhere? If the whole ground were to be opened when it is uneconomical to do so, this would be financial incompetence and then we really would have grounds (excuse pun) for complaint. ST holders do have priority but that's not much good for a low-attendance match where they cannot buy their usual seat, is it? Closing parts of the ground is a commercial necessity but closing the central Kingsland which is the best stand in the ground seems to be commercial lunacy to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRichmond Posted 31 December, 2009 Share Posted 31 December, 2009 I do sympathise, but, the fact is that a ST is for league games only. I have one in Block 37, but it's not my seat at any other times than the game numbers on the vouchers. I am fully aware of that, I know ST's are for League games only. With respect, I think you are missing my point NORMALLY, having a ST means that you have "first refusal" for that seat for "extra" matches such as Cupmatches When I first enquired re having my usual seat for the FA Cup match, I was told that only half the ground would be open, and was offerred a comparable one in the Itchen. OK, no problem, I purchased one My gripe is that NOW, when the Club has finally realised that Demand far outweighs Supply, they are now opening up virtually ALL the ground, but that does not help all those that have purchased tickets in seats they do not normally sit in Whoever made the decision for a half open Stadium nedds their head examined IMHO They completely ignored the Support level that we have had at St Mary's, and they have completely ignored the fact that one "perk" of being a ST holder is that you can "claim" your same seat, and pay for it What would the Northam think, IF the Club decided to close it for a match, and move them to say the Chapel, THEN, closer to the match say that they are opening the Northam after all ??? NOT MANY HAPPY NORTHAMITES, I am sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um Bongo Posted 31 December, 2009 Share Posted 31 December, 2009 Is the Ticket office open tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 31 December, 2009 Share Posted 31 December, 2009 I am fully aware of that, I know ST's are for League games only. With respect, I think you are missing my point NORMALLY, having a ST means that you have "first refusal" for that seat for "extra" matches such as Cupmatches When I first enquired re having my usual seat for the FA Cup match, I was told that only half the ground would be open, and was offerred a comparable one in the Itchen. OK, no problem, I purchased one My gripe is that NOW, when the Club has finally realised that Demand far outweighs Supply, they are now opening up virtually ALL the ground, but that does not help all those that have purchased tickets in seats they do not normally sit in Whoever made the decision for a half open Stadium nedds their head examined IMHO They completely ignored the Support level that we have had at St Mary's, and they have completely ignored the fact that one "perk" of being a ST holder is that you can "claim" your same seat, and pay for it What would the Northam think, IF the Club decided to close it for a match, and move them to say the Chapel, THEN, closer to the match say that they are opening the Northam after all ??? NOT MANY HAPPY NORTHAMITES, I am sure Absolutely right. There should be some kind of statement on the OS explaining why the decision was first made and now recinded by opening almost the entire ground. It certainly dilutes an advantage of owning an ST and only serves to promote the action of booking seats later rather than sooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 31 December, 2009 Share Posted 31 December, 2009 Absolutely right. There should be some kind of statement on the OS explaining why the decision was first made and now recinded by opening almost the entire ground. It certainly dilutes an advantage of owning an ST and only serves to promote the action of booking seats later rather than sooner. I have just been to the box office and I have my "normal" seat in Kingland Centre (Block 31), so quite pleased. A steady stream of people there buying tickets. Notices still saying that the Chapel is closed for this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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