[Football] Request

[Christmas Carol]

Hello. I am new to this site, hope I am doing it right! My husband, Neil Groves, is a life long supporter of Brighton, has been since he is a child. I selfishly took him away from Brighton to Australia 30 years ago but he has never failed to listen or watch the games. We are back from Australia this year and it is Neil’s 70th birthday on 30 September, the day Brighton is playing Aston Villa. Now Neil says we will never get tickets, being an away game, but I would honestly love him to go with our son, another lifetime supporter. I thought I would ask if there is any member who would generously give up two tickets for 30 September so that Neil could go, and possibly take our son (if there was a third ticket for me it would be great, but I am not greedy and don’t mind too much sitting this game out!). Thanks everyone for considering my request!

 

[Goldstone1976]

Hello. I am new to this site, hope I am doing it right! My husband, Neil Groves, is a life long supporter of Brighton, has been since he is a child. I selfishly took him away from Brighton to Australia 30 years ago but he has never failed to listen or watch the games. We are back from Australia this year and it is Neil’s 70th birthday on 30 September, the day Brighton is playing Aston Villa. Now Neil says we will never get tickets, being an away game, but I would honestly love him to go with our son, another lifetime supporter. I thought I would ask if there is any member who would generously give up two tickets for 30 September so that Neil could go, and possibly take our son (if there was a third ticket for me it would be great, but I am not greedy and don’t mind too much sitting this game out!). Thanks everyone for considering my request!

Hi Carol, That's very unlikely to happen I'm afraid. The club have clamped down hard on people buying tickets for away games and then giving/selling them on as it denies other fans who would otherwise been entitled to go to the game the opportunity to attend. The standard penalty if the transgressor is caught is a 10-game ban and the loss of 50 loyalty points (which govern your ability to buy away tickets).

I'd suggest your best bet is to either approach the club and ask nicely (but as it's an away game I doubt they'd play ball) or to buy tickets in the home end and sit on your hands...

 

[Mackenzie]

Unfortunately the club very strict on folk passing on tickets, people caught doing this are getting 10 game stadium bans so it’s unlikely you’ll get one going down this route. I think your best bet is to get an Albion+ membership (it’s £36 this year) and buy the ticket at the time it’s released to Albion+ members.

I realise it’s an expensive way of doing things, but it’s probably going to be the only way of getting a ticket (You’ll still be taking a chance as it may sell out to season ticket holders, that said it’s a big ground so you might be in luck).

Good luck and I hope you get something sorted.

 

[Bozza]

Unfortunately, as others have stated above, passing on away tickets to others can lead to severe punishment - you're unlikely to find anyone who would be prepared to take that risk, as being caught will mean they miss out on attending games for a period of time.

It may be worth them joining (or you joining them) the club Membership scheme here...

https://tickets.brightonandhovealbion.com/memberships

...as it may give you a chance of obtaining tickets yourself if demand for the game turns out to be low.

If nothing else, it might make a nice birthday gift for Neil.

Another option would be to buy hospitality access direct from Aston Villa. Away fans are allowed in hospitality areas at opposing clubs, although you should be respectful of your surroundings. Again, this might be a nice way to celebrate the occasion. If this appeals, keep an eye out here, or complete their enquiry form for next season now:

Hospitality at Villa Park

Aston Villa pride ourselves on our hospitality offerings and look forward to welcoming you to Villa Park.

www.avfc.co.uk

Finally be aware that the game may not actually take place on that day - it could be moved to the Friday evening (unlikely) or the Sunday afternoon or Monday evening. This will be determined by whether the game is selected for TV or not. We'll likely not know until mid-August.

 

[Stumpy Tim]

If you are ok spending money, you could consider one of the hospitality options at Villa. I've done that at Villa and they're fine with away fans as long as he behaves (I'm sure a 70 year old man would behave!)

 

[Bakero]

I'd suggest your best bet is to either approach the club and ask nicely (but as it's an away game I doubt they'd play ball) or to buy tickets in the home end and sit on your hands...

Asking the club seems like a good idea.

@Christmas Carol If you describe the backstory well (been a fan for over 60 years/left the UK the year of the cup final and relegation/back for his 70th birthday), they might be able to help you out. Good luck!

 

[ConfusedGloryHunter]

Asking the club seems like a good idea.

@Christmas Carol If you describe the backstory well (been a fan for over 60 years/left the UK the year of the cup final and relegation/back for his 70th birthday), they might be able to help you out. Good luck!

It was 1993 30 years ago so don't say you left in the year of the cup final or they might get suspicious!

 

[Eddie Bee]

I knew of a Neil Groves from Upper Beeding, any relation??

 

[Mackenzie]

It was 1993 30 years ago so don't say you left in the year of the cup final or they might get suspicious!

Living up to your user name there.

 

[AmexRuislip]

I'm imagining an undercover PB dressed as Mrs Doubtfire, testing the waters to see if all are behaving re-ticket sales.

 

[Bakero]

It was 1993 30 years ago so don't say you left in the year of the cup final or they might get suspicious!

Oh god, that means I'm about to turn 40 not 30

 

[thedonkeycentrehalf]

Hi Carol, That's very unlikely to happen I'm afraid. The club have clamped down hard on people buying tickets for away games and then giving/selling them on as it denies other fans who would otherwise been entitled to go to the game the opportunity to attend. The standard penalty if the transgressor is caught is a 10-game ban and the loss of 50 loyalty points (which govern your ability to buy away tickets).

I'd suggest your best bet is to either approach the club and ask nicely (but as it's an away game I doubt they'd play ball) or to buy tickets in the home end and sit on your hands...

Is it still the case that 1901 members can still transfer - if so, then maybe a friendly 1901'er could help?

 

[Goldstone1976]

Is it still the case that 1901 members can still transfer - if so, then maybe a friendly 1901'er could help?

Oooh - yes, they can (at least at the moment)

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Email the club to ask their advice. They’re usually quite helpful although may not be able to sort out tickets at an away club.

 

[Neville's Breakfast]

Quite difficult to judge whether posts like this are genuine. If so, then it’s still difficult to justify because someone else will lose out. It’s not the old days where the more the merrier. These games sell out.

 

[Chicken Run]

If I were the op I’d go down the Villa hospitality route, good luck to her and hope she sorts!

 

[Christmas Carol]

Unfortunately the club very strict on folk passing on tickets, people caught doing this are getting 10 game stadium bans so it’s unlikely you’ll get one going down this route. I think your best bet is to get an Albion+ membership (it’s £36 this year) and buy the ticket at the time it’s released to Albion+ members.

I realise it’s an expensive way of doing things, but it’s probably going to be the only way of getting a ticket (You’ll still be taking a chance as it may sell out to season ticket holders, that said it’s a big ground so you might be in luck).

Good luck and I hope you get something sorted.

Thank you. I might buy a membership and see how I go. Thanks for replying,

 

[Christmas Carol]

If I were the op I’d go down the Villa hospitality route, good luck to her and hope she sorts!

Thanks for that. I will go down that route and really hope it works for Neil. Thank you so much for repla

I knew of a Neil Groves from Upper Beeding, any relation??

Eddie, it is (I think!), he is the only Neil Groves from Uoper Beeding!

 

[Christmas Carol]

If I were the op I’d go down the Villa hospitality route, good luck to her and hope she sorts!

Thank you so much, I may go down the hospitality route and see how I go! Thank so much,

 

[Christmas Carol]

Thanks for that. I will go down that route and really hope it works for Neil. Thank you so much for repla

Eddie, it is (I think!), he is the only Neil Groves from Uoper Beeding!

Thanks for that. I will go down that route and really hope it works for Neil. Thank you so much for repla

Eddie, it is (I think!), he is the only Neil Groves from Uoper Beeding!