Ticket sales for pre season friendlies

[hybrid_x]

NEWSFLASH. The common man doesnt give a toss about friendlies. Never has never will. Take out new stadium factor and champions of Europe as opposition and sub 7k crowds (our goldstone average 87-97) are NORMAL!!!

wisdom enters the afray.

 

[TSB]

Going to those too, even with the 2 hour journey each way. This Saturday I am taking my daughter to only her second game.

Excellent. Bet she'll love it (though you may have to point out that it's usually a little busier...)
I've personally never seen us play foreign opposition, so no way I was going to miss the opportunity

 

[Soulman]

I am going to leave quite early. If the weather is nice i shall have a couple of pints up the Swan, maybe a meal, sit outside, and the pub should be fairly quiet. I shall then stroll down to the Amex, purchase a pint in the fairly quiet NS concourse........and then make my way to my seat and watch the game. I feel i will have a nice relaxing afternoon and evening and for once i will not be too fussed if we win as long as i can come away and have been entertained.......i don't expect too much for a tenner tbh.

 

[ATFC Seagull]

I've personally never seen us play foreign opposition, so no way I was going to miss the opportunity

Exactly this for me, and foreign opposition of a decent pedigree as well.

As I said, I am AMAZED by the negativity about this fixture.

 

[Super Steve Earle]

Yeah Villarreal is 7.30pm Saturday and Norwich is 7.45pm Tuesday. Pretty sure there is no park and ride so the only real option would be to buy parking at the ground.

I'm sure the AA 'Mill Rd closed on 27th July' sign is up, so that suggests P & R is available there.

 

[Super Steve Earle]

Exactly this for me, and foreign opposition of a decent pedigree as well.

As I said, I am AMAZED by the negativity about this fixture.

Is it really negativity? The prices are fair, the opposition decent and Oscar has arrived. But it's lovely warm weather, there are other distractions and even though I'm sure I would enjoy a pleasant evening in the sunshine, I prefer my Albion competitive and need to care about the result. So in a nutshell I'm not negative, just not that bothered. For others, I'm sure the will they/won't they P + R really doesn't encourage the undecided.

 

[ATFC Seagull]

Is it really negativity? The prices are fair, the opposition decent and Oscar has arrived. But it's lovely warm weather, there are other distractions and even though I'm sure I would enjoy a pleasant evening in the sunshine, I prefer my Albion competitive and need to care about the result. So in a nutshell I'm not negative, just not that bothered. For others, I'm sure the will they/won't they P + R really doesn't encourage the undecided.

There is a lot of criticism of the opposition on this thread. I can understand people not bothering for all sorts of reasons, but I am really surprised that people aren't interested by it.

 

[Bladders]

I think Steaua Bucharest at the start of the 1991-92 season was the last time I saw us play foreign opposition.

5-4 to us I think it finished. We were 4-1 up at half time but they turned it on a bit in the 2nd half.

 

[bn1&bn3 Albion]

Excellent. Bet she'll love it (though you may have to point out that it's usually a little busier...)
I've personally never seen us play foreign opposition, so no way I was going to miss the opportunity

Cardiff and Wrexham are foreign

 

[LamieRobertson]

blimey its all got a bit vitriolic ...if you are going good..if you arent fair enough..cant see what all the fuss is about

 

[clippedgull]

Cardiff and Wrexham are foreign

As are Aberdeen Although that's going back to Withdean days!

 

[Frutos]

Well im going to both and am looking forward to it greatly

This with bells on.

I have severe AWS (Amex Withdrawal Syndrome), and there's only one cure.

 

[Frutos]

Some people on here are never satisfied: Villarreal and Norwich for £12 each is "not good enough" or "not exciting enough", but then I bet if we'd been in Bournemouth's place and been playing Real Madrid at £60 a ticket, those same people would have been complaining that it was too expensive.

 

[Postman Pat]

I think Steaua Bucharest at the start of the 1991-92 season was the last time I saw us play foreign opposition.

5-4 to us I think it finished. We were 4-1 up at half time but they turned it on a bit in the 2nd half.

That was the first game I took my younger brother to when he was 7/8, at 4-4 he was bored so we left and got a lift home from my dad.

I have never let him forget this. He is now a season ticket holder in the North Stand.

 

[MissGull]

I'm looking forward to it and couldn't give a monkeys if I was the only one there apart from the squads. I'm trying out two different views that I've never sat in before, including the dugout and I'm looking forward to getting back to the Amex.

 

[TSB]

Cardiff and Wrexham are foreign

By that logic, I've seen Swansea as well. And am soon to watch Newport.
But, since I watched an English Playoff Final in their country...nah, not going to count,

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

I like European football. I've not seen Brighton play many well known European teams and if I'm honest I am unlikely to, so this to me is great.

I am really surprised so many people are so negative about it.

Like I said, I accept if people can't be arsed with friendlies but I really can't comprehend complaints about the opposition. Ah well.

I agree. Have tickets for both matches, and I'm looking forward to this one much more than the Norwich game.

 

[The Sock of Poskett]

Going to Villareal, currently not going to Norwich (although may change mind late on). Looking forward to getting back to the Amex, welcoming Oscar and backup team properly, trying out East Stand for a change, and seeing a bit of Spanish flair from both sides. What's not to like?

 

[Winker]

I'm going to Villarreal, firstly as they will provide something different from the usual fare we are used to and secondly to try out another part of the stadium. I'm in WSL (W1D) so should get a good view of the action and bench. If all goes badly I'll be within season ticket throwing range of Oscar.

I can't decide whether or not to wear my 'Hola Gus' tee-shirt as a silent tribute/protest though...

 

[LamieRobertson]

I'm looking forward to it and couldn't give a monkeys if I was the only one there apart from the squads. I'm trying out two different views that I've never sat in before, including the dugout and I'm looking forward to getting back to the Amex.

u r sitting in the dugout..novel