[Albion] STH/1901 seats for European *home* games

[Bozza]

I mentioned this before somewhere or other, but the club previously mentioned to me that UEFA's requirements for access to seats for fixtures in their competitions means that all STHs and 1901ers may not have access to their own seat for our European home games.

I would guess that they require fewer seats for Europa League than for the Champions League, so maybe it won't be an issue.

I had a quick scan here, but can't see anything: https://documents.uefa.com/r/Regula...pa-League-2022/23/Article-38-Ticketing-Online

 

[PeterT]

I mentioned this before somewhere or other, but the club previously mentioned to me that UEFA's requirements for access to seats for fixtures in their competitions means that all STHs and 1901ers may not have access to their own seat for our European home games.

I would guess that they require fewer seats for Europa League than for the Champions League, so maybe it won't be an issue.

I had a quick scan here, but can't see anything: https://documents.uefa.com/r/Regula...pa-League-2022/23/Article-38-Ticketing-Online

They also do odd things about the pitch side adverts, often blocking off the front few rows, etc etc. They won’t succeed in dampening down the good mood and spirit, but they will try their best I’m sure!

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

Does that mean different seats would be available? I would hope that all season ticket holders would have a seat.

 

[Bozza]

Does that mean different seats would be available? I would hope that all season ticket holders would have a seat.

I think so as the away requirement is different (5% v 10%) to Premier League fixtures, so that would give the club an extra 1,500 seats to play with.

 

[Official Old Man]

You're right about the screens around the pitch. So they can be seen better they cover the first few rows of seats. Guessing that anyone in those seats will just move back 3 rows. As not all seats are STH it should work out.
Yes to the 5% away fans so that's 1500 but there will be lots of press and family. Again a guess but expect the 'other 5%' would be given to these people.
Not forgetting Gianni Infantino, he'll want a week away in Brighton (at our expence).

 

[Pinkie Brown]

I mentioned this before somewhere or other, but the club previously mentioned to me that UEFA's requirements for access to seats for fixtures in their competitions means that all STHs and 1901ers may not have access to their own seat for our European home games.

I would guess that they require fewer seats for Europa League than for the Champions League, so maybe it won't be an issue.

I had a quick scan here, but can't see anything: https://documents.uefa.com/r/Regula...pa-League-2022/23/Article-38-Ticketing-Online

Stadium requirements and facilities afaik are downgraded for Europa League compared to CL. Union Berlin have intimated should they qualify for the CL they will probably have to play at the Olympic Stadium whereas EL, they could play at their home stadium in Köpenick which is circa 80% terracing.

 

[Bod]

So, looking at that link visiting clubs are entitled to 200 ‘top category’ tickets which will presumably be 1901 tickets.

At least 20 representatives from the visiting club get complimentary hospitality seats which will probably be in the boardroom.

UEFA representatives also seem to get complimentary hospitality seats but it is not clear how many they are entitled to

 

[Psychobilly freakout]

UEFA representatives also seem to get complimentary hospitality seats but it is not clear how many they are entitled to

Of course they do, probably expect the home team to foot the bill for transport and accommodation as well, as if they are not rolling in the dollar enough.

 

[keaton]

I think my dad was told he wouldn't be able to get his seats (1901 East) if we got to Europe but he'd be guaranteed to be able to buy equivalent tickets

 

[Clive Walker]

I blame Brexit!

 

[LamieRobertson]

I blame Brexit! and the Tories

You missed someone else out

 

[Krafty]

Do we know which sets of fans will be able to attend Europa League matches at the AMEX?

Will there be tickets available for members and general sale?

 

[Psychobilly freakout]

What is all the fretting about, everyone will get seats, it will be fine.
I like moving around the stadium.

 

[thedonkeycentrehalf]

What is all the fretting about, everyone will get seats, it will be fine.
I like moving around the stadium.

Speak for yourself - I took ten years developing the arse groove in my WSU seat only for them to change it when they added the extra seats in. I'm just getting my new seat comfortable after two years so don't want someone else to ruin my hard work.

 

[BNthree]

Do we know which sets of fans will be able to attend Europa League matches at the AMEX?

No we don’t know yet

 

[Bozza]

What is all the fretting about, everyone will get seats, it will be fine.
I like moving around the stadium.

Where is anyone fretting?

I was just passing on something I'd been told before, which has now become relevant.

 

[Javeaseagull]

Not forgetting Gianni Infantino, he'll want a week away in Brighton (at our expence).

Pedant alert! He's FIFA now not EUFA, just saying.

 

[dejavuatbtn]

What is all the fretting about, everyone will get seats, it will be fine.
I like moving around the stadium.

You’d have loved the Goldstone then.

 

[PeterT]

Pedant alert! He's FIFA now not EUFA, just saying.

Didn’t know he’d been in EUFA?

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[Cowfold Seagull]

Does that mean different seats would be available? I would hope that all season ticket holders would have a seat.

Well as long as season ticket holders are guaranteed a seat that's the bottom line, whether it's their usual seat or elsewhere isn't too much of an issue l wouldn't have thought.

All the rest is just conjecture anyway until we know better.