Champions League Final | Ticket Criteria | SOLD OUT

[peterswales]

South

Where have you got this info from?

 

[Alex - Not City Matters]

He reckoned it would make it past the cup scheme or I inferred that. Nothing precise.

I certainly wouldn’t take any prediction I make as gospel, I just have access to a bit more information than others. And of course I don’t have the pedigree of some of our seasoned seat counters!

The difficulty with this game is not knowing how many tickets have been sold, if people have used their codes and of course people who may have passed theirs on. We’re asking the club if they are aware on how sales are going.

I originally thought that this would sell out to those towards the bottom of seasoncard holders not on the cup scheme. Given the number of codes requested and the criteria, but also the additional OSC tickets and that some who got their tickets from a supporter club may have also requested a code, I would probably revise that to say around or just below 10,000 points and not on the scheme.

It’s fair to say that the number of requests from those not on the scheme, was a fair amount below those on the scheme. That may reflect the point that you mentioned before about the FA Cup Final, that not a lot of people on higher points aren’t on the cup schemes.

 

[jrb]

Looked at taxis from the airport door to door. Taxi waiting for you. 45 minute ride. Works out at £30 ach way. £60 in total. For the sake of not having to use the coaches, messing about getting the coaches, getting dropped off by the coaches somewhere in Istanbul, and then getting a taxi to take you to your hotel or apartment, it's well worth the £30 each way. If you factor in how much you've already spent and will spend over there, an extra £60 really isn't a lot of money.

 

[peterswales]

I read on Facebook they had gone

Link?

 

[peterswales]

Looked at taxis from the airport door to door. Taxi waiting for you. 45 minute ride. Works out at £30 ach way. £60 in total. For the sake of not having to use the coaches, messing about getting the coaches, getting dropped off by the coaches somewhere in Istanbul, and then getting a taxi to take you to your hotel or apartment, it's well worth the £30 each way. If you factor in how much you've already spent and will spend over there, an extra £60 really isn't a lot of money.

Who are you booking this with?

 

[blingy]

Also, try going on the Man City Face Value Ticket Page and refer to the integrity of the points system and you wouldn’t be taken very seriously mate. How many who went to Brighton accessed their tickets through their correct points. Maybe a third at most because loads didn’t want to go.

Like I said I’m not having a go at you or any OSC for the work they do ? I just don’t see how it equates to tickets .

I’d personally like to see that all tickets allocated are used by the person it’s allocated to and I’m sure there are systems that can be put in place to ensure this happens .

I’m happy the 18/25 get a allocation so we have a young vocal presence at the away games but think this should be done by ballot giving different young fans the opportunity to go away ,

Pull throughs should only be given to those that would have the points to get them a ticket down the line .

I understand that the club will give tickets to corporate and company’s spending a lot of money on hospitality.

I honestly think 20% is a big allocation to give to OSC which is a small % of our fan base .

Just my opinion

 

[EdinJacko]

I certainly wouldn’t take any prediction I make as gospel, I just have access to a bit more information than others. And of course I don’t have the pedigree of some of our seasoned seat counters!

The difficulty with this game is not knowing how many tickets have been sold, if people have used their codes and of course people who may have passed theirs on. We’re asking the club if they are aware on how sales are going.

I originally thought that this would sell out to those towards the bottom of seasoncard holders not on the cup scheme. Given the number of codes requested and the criteria, but also the additional OSC tickets and that some who got their tickets from a supporter club may have also requested a code, I would probably revise that to say around or just below 10,000 points and not on the scheme.

It’s fair to say that the number of requests from those not on the scheme, was a fair amount below those on the scheme. That may reflect the point that you mentioned before about the FA Cup Final, that not a lot of people on higher points aren’t on the cup schemes.

Appreciate all your info mate. Only person affiliated with the club who’s actually keeping people informed.

Have city mentioned why they want to keep things secretive. Surely a good way to please people would be to keep us in the loop eg. How many tickets available per category. Remaining tickets etc.

Leaving everyone in the dark just seems to cause more panic and likely more divide between fans… As we’ve seen with the OSC’s and people using other fans codes.

 

[dennis1976]

People getting upset about OSC allocation. Most of my branch are season ticket holders on high points any way. I just applied through the branch because it seems less stressful.

 

[i kne albert davy]

I have just spoken to my son who lives in London, he has just told me he has got a ticket for Istanbul as he's in the OSC. All good but he has only ever attended twice? My other son doesn't qualify yet and he's on the cup scheme with nearly 19.000 points. His best friend on the scheme and now thinks he has no chance of a ticket, he's also on the cup scheme with a few thousand points. How on earth is this fair?

Your sons friends on the cup scheme and thinks he has no chance of a ticket, bet he has if he wasn't on the cup scheme maybe worried but he is.

 

[i kne albert davy]

People getting upset about OSC allocation. Most of my branch are season ticket holders on high points any way. I just applied through the branch because it seems less stressful.

Wish I'd applied through branch as well mate proper stressed Friday, 5 of us going 4 qualified at 3pm Friday, 3 codes arrived at one minute past and my code turned up at twenty past . One to get Monday at 10am next time branch can do all this what do we pay our tenner for :-)

 

[bennyboy]

Absolutely does but he's booked flights and accommodation with his friend on the cup scheme with a few thousand points? Surely he should get a ticket first?

I would imagine anybody on the cup scheme will get a ticket.

 

[Alex - Not City Matters]

Appreciate all your info mate. Only person affiliated with the club who’s actually keeping people informed.

Have city mentioned why they want to keep things secretive. Surely a good way to please people would be to keep us in the loop eg. How many tickets available per category. Remaining tickets etc.

Leaving everyone in the dark just seems to cause more panic and likely more divide between fans… As we’ve seen with the OSC’s and people using other fans codes.

Totally agree with you pal. I’ve asked them to share this information in the past and will be asking again.

Perhaps I am being a cynic, but I think that the club do it as it gives them more control. Keep people in the dark and you can sell more cup scheme memberships, as people don’t know where they really stand, and not advertise that only 60% tickets go to points holders.

 

[jrb]

Totally agree with you pal. I’ve asked them to share this information in the past and will be asking again.

Perhaps I am being a cynic, but I think that the club do it as it gives them more control. Keep people in the dark and you can; sell more cup scheme memberships, as people don’t know where they really stand; shave off tickets to whoever you deem; hide from people that only 60% tickets go to points holders. As they say, knowledge is power.

Alex.

Do you know? And can you find out from the club.

This could effect everyone with a mobile phone with their digital ticket on it.

What should people do if they lose, damage or have their mobile phone stolen in Istanbul?

Are UEFA or 'City' going to have a support team in Istanbul to help fans with that or other problems.

Thanks.

 

[cibaman]

The laughable part is if you look at the side on upper tier tickets, you could be Cat green for £156 and be slightly over one block away from a Cat blue where that person has paid £600!

I suspect that any City or Inter fans that buy the expensive tickets will find themselves on the fringes. UEFA will not want their guests to be too near the riff riff

 

[Bluemanc100]

I certainly wouldn’t take any prediction I make as gospel, I just have access to a bit more information than others. And of course I don’t have the pedigree of some of our seasoned seat counters!

The difficulty with this game is not knowing how many tickets have been sold, if people have used their codes and of course people who may have passed theirs on. We’re asking the club if they are aware on how sales are going.

I originally thought that this would sell out to those towards the bottom of seasoncard holders not on the cup scheme. Given the number of codes requested and the criteria, but also the additional OSC tickets and that some who got their tickets from a supporter club may have also requested a code, I would probably revise that to say around or just below 10,000 points and not on the scheme.

It’s fair to say that the number of requests from those not on the scheme, was a fair amount below those on the scheme. That may reflect the point that you mentioned before about the FA Cup Final, that not a lot of people on higher points aren’t on the cup schemes.

Thanks for the regular updates

Anybody got 5,000 points I can borrow before I get the prayer mat out ;-)

 

[Alex - Not City Matters]

Alex.

Do you know? And can you find out from the club.

This could effect everyone with a mobile phone with their digital ticket on it.

What should people do if they lose, damage or have their mobile phone stolen in Istanbul?

Are UEFA or 'City' going to have a support team in Istanbul to help fans with that or other problems.

Thanks.

The club asked UEFA if there would be any exceptions for printed tickets, but apparently UEFA have held firm on that one.

They did mention that they’ll have a help team out in Istanbul, perhaps at one of the fan parks.

That said, I’ll double check with them as I agree, it has the potential to be very important.

 

[Georgian Maestro]

I certainly wouldn’t take any prediction I make as gospel, I just have access to a bit more information than others. And of course I don’t have the pedigree of some of our seasoned seat counters!

The difficulty with this game is not knowing how many tickets have been sold, if people have used their codes and of course people who may have passed theirs on. We’re asking the club if they are aware on how sales are going.

I originally thought that this would sell out to those towards the bottom of seasoncard holders not on the cup scheme. Given the number of codes requested and the criteria, but also the additional OSC tickets and that some who got their tickets from a supporter club may have also requested a code, I would probably revise that to say around or just below 10,000 points and not on the scheme.

It’s fair to say that the number of requests from those not on the scheme, was a fair amount below those on the scheme. That may reflect the point that you mentioned before about the FA Cup Final, that not a lot of people on higher points aren’t on the cup schemes.

Some people on here earlier in the week were saying that we may struggle to sell out and suggesting an open sale. Is that looking wide of the mark?

 

[EdinJacko]

Totally agree with you pal. I’ve asked them to share this information in the past and will be asking again.

Perhaps I am being a cynic, but I think that the club do it as it gives them more control. Keep people in the dark and you can; sell more cup scheme memberships, as people don’t know where they really stand; shave off tickets to whoever you deem; hide from people that only 60% tickets go to points holders. As they say, knowledge is power.

Yep exactly my thinking. Fine in normal times the mess with Madrid at home should be enough to get anyone on the cup scheme.

Will be almost 2 full weeks of stressing about getting hold of a ticket, since booking flights, by the time we qualify on Tuesday at 4pm.

 

[Tevez32mcfc]

Yep exactly my thinking. Fine in normal times the mess with Madrid at home should be enough to get anyone on the cup scheme.

Will be almost 2 full weeks of stressing about getting hold of a ticket, since booking flights, by the time we qualify on Tuesday at 4pm.

I know two people booked on the day trip who cant buy until Tuesday. Not sure what the refund policy is but have a feeling they shouldnt of booked until they had tickets secured.

 

[EdinJacko]

I know two people booked on the day trip who cant buy until Tuesday. Not sure what the refund policy is but have a feeling they shouldnt of booked until they had tickets secured.

Yeah much worse situation. If I end up without a ticket I’ve got all day Friday, Saturday to sort something and I’ve not I’ve had a holiday out of it.

Wouldn’t fancy a day trip just to watch in a bar. Also feel like the city response will be same as yours shouldn’t have commited until certain of a ticket.