When is a ramp up event not a ramp up event?

[Giraffe]

Only 7,000 instead of 10,000?

Say Spurs is only 11,000 instead of 17,500.

How will that prepare for 22,500 for Doncaster?

And actually where were those 7,000? Most stands looked about 10% full!!

 

[Bozza]

5,500 tops, surely.

 

[seagullwedgee]

By the sounds of it about 2000 were out if sight in the burger and beer queues at any one time............

 

[smudge]

I thought todays game was sold out until I went in to get my Spurs & Gills tickets, so I picked one up. I think a lot of people were under the impression that tickets were either all sold or very hard to come by.
No disrespect to todays opponents, but I think the demand for the Spurs game will ensure the maximum attendance possible.

 

[The Ringleader Returns!]

Maybe if the club have scheduled some events that people would give a shit about...


SSC and Spurs. I'll pass.

 

[Woodchip]

Are Spurs tickets still available then?

 

[Giraffe]

5,500 tops, surely.

I think that's about right. Certainly no more.

Are Spurs tickets still available then?

The fact they are but you didn't know they are says a lot I think. The club really need to make more of this if they are going to get to 17,500. Or maybe they are happy with a smaller amount?

 

[ferring seagull]

Hopefully, todays ramp up event will give the caterers some inkling of the likely demand that there will be for a serious (but non serious) fixture, ie in terms of spectators, so they can get their act in gear.

Sadly, I have the feeling that certain aspects will not be fully tried and tested until we have a visit from the likes of Cardiff or Leeds for example.

From a ticketing perspective, this particular thread confirms the urgency with which the club absolutely needs to improve communication as I have previously suggested.

Get back to me if anyone is interested.

 

[Jimbo.GRFC]

Hopefully, todays ramp up event will give the caterers some inkling of the likely demand that there will be for a serious (but non serious) fixture, ie in terms of spectators, so they can get their act in gear.

Sadly, I have the feeling that certain aspects will not be fully tried and tested until we have a visit from the likes of Cardiff or Leeds for example.

From a ticketing perspective, this particular thread confirms the urgency with which the club absolutely needs to improve communication as I have previously suggested.

Get back to me if anyone is interested.

Hi Ferring

This issue has to be my biggest gripe from yesterday, it was like a one in one out scenario as to how many people were in the store. That is not the place to have a ticket collection department on matchdays !! By the time I managed to get in having been soaked by the rain I overheard two oldish ladies sitting on the seats to the left of the queue, quite clearly saying "may as well sit here until that rain dies down a bit" Couldnt help myself and gently reminded them if they were using the store as a bus shelter then other people couldnt get in to collect theit tickets.

For league games I dont think this is an issue, but come the Binfest for a Cup game, who knows ?? Yesterday I ordered and paid for my ticket on-line in the morning, why couldn't this have been added to my chip card, ultimately saving me all that bother. That is after all what should happen and believed would be in place.

Regards

Jimbo.GRFC

 

[BUTTERBALL]

I estimated the crowd at 7k yesterday before they announced the attendance based on the fact i felt it was one third full (don't forget there were quite a few Eastbourne supporters there). I don't think Spurs will sell out either but probably won't be far off so should provide a good rehearsal for Donny. I think they did well yesterday for a first attempt.

 

[El Turi]

They announced the crowd as 7,100.

 

[Philzo-93]

Doncaster is THE first league game in which ALL season ticket holders + more Albion fans + around 2,000 Doncaster fans will be attending. It's not a one-off friendly nor a county cup...it's a Championship league game...much bigger fish to fry sir!

 

[Titanic]

5,500 tops, surely.

They sold 1900 pies!

 

[Garage_Doors]

Only 7,000 instead of 10,000?

Say Spurs is only 11,000 instead of 17,500.

How will that prepare for 22,500 for Doncaster?

Maybe not all 22,500 will turn up, so they can use it a ramp up event

 

[bognorandy]

Jimbo.GRFC did you try your chip card at turnstyle? I only bought mine online at about 10am and it worked no problem very easy to use. I got impression it was instant on to your card as soon as you purchased or is this not the case?

 

[Pinkie Brown]

I was in Block B of the WSU. Out of all the stands it appeared to be fullest. The Northern end of the WSL also looked full-ish. Even so, I would be surprised if their were 7,100 there as announced. Maybe they counted County FA freebie no-shows? I find it inconceivable the club would massage the attendance upwards. Most clubs massage them downwards - Allegedly, so its been suggested to me in the past.

 

[whitelion]

I thought todays game was sold out until I went in to get my Spurs & Gills tickets, so I picked one up. I think a lot of people were under the impression that tickets were either all sold or very hard to come by.

I went up to the Stadium just to experience the historical occasion thinking that it had been sold out. Once there though I went into the Club Shop and took my place in the queue for the tickets around 1.40pm. Was told that I should phone the club shop in Queens Road and given a number to ring. Once I'd paid for the ticket it could then be issued at the Stadium. The guy explained that they couldn't sell tickets from the Stadium as they only had a licence up to 12pm to do this. I was reluctant to do this as I've heard the ticket line takes so long so was resigned to asking if anybody had one for sale. This proved fruitless so went back into the Stadium ticket office after 3pm and managed to get one despite what I'd previously been told.