Statement from fan groups ahead of new season

[BertM19]

What is N F C?

The thing in some bank cards and phones that allows contactless payments. They've been forcing us to use NFC at the bars last season to get our 10% season ticket discounts.

 

[Stoned Rose]

Yes the only thing to connect with now is the badge and some of the players.

It does feel like the end of a relationship now, where you have put so much into it, it’s difficult to say goodbye but you know, deep down, it’s not what you fell in love with and you might be happier parting ways.

Any pics of your exes?

 

[East Level 2]

What is N F C?

Near Field Communication. It's what is being used when people pay with their phones or contactless cards.
Most modern phones have NFC and it's activated via Settings and Connections on Samsung phones. If you go to Google Wallet (to access your season ticket for example) it will prompt you to turn on NFC if it's not already on.

 

[Betterdeedthan red]

Is it like this for all clubs with season tickets etc

 

[BertM19]

Is it like this for all clubs with season tickets etc

No, not all clubs are doing this.

In fact ome clubs are only just making the transfer from physical plastic cards to digital over the next 2 seasons, as the Premier League have made it mandatory. City did it well ahead of the curve.

No other club in the Premier League has the minimum attendance rule we've brought in, and only Arsenal have a higher ticket usage policy (17/19) than we do. But Arsenal don't limit fans to how many times they can transfer or use ticket exchange.

City, in the space of one summer, have made us the most policed fanbase with the most restricted season tickets in the Premier League. A few seasons ago we didn't even have a ticket usage policy at all. The club have lost their way and fans need to fight back.

 

[Eccles Blue]

I just yearn for the days when we bought a season or match day ticket turned up at the turnstile showed the ticket to the man/woman on the gate and Bob’s yer uncle you were in the ground and could then just buy a meat and potato pie and maybe some chips and watch the game.

 

[Betterdeedthan red]

No, not all clubs are doing this.

In fact ome clubs are only just making the transfer from physical plastic cards to digital over the next 2 seasons, as the Premier League have made it mandatory. City did it well ahead of the curve.

No other club in the Premier League has the minimum attendance rule we've brought in, and only Arsenal have a higher ticket usage policy (17/19) than we do. But Arsenal don't limit fans to how many times they can transfer or use ticket exchange.

City, in the space of one summer, have made us the most policed fanbase with the most restricted season tickets in the Premier League. A few seasons ago we didn't even have a ticket usage policy at all. The club have lost their way and fans need to fight back.

I think it maybe to late.
I'm really not arsed about tomorrow what so ever

 

[Maccblue]

Can you let us know in this thread if the stewards give you any grief for doing this? I worry how the club plan on policing it.

Mate of mine has downloaded both of his and his daughter’s tickets to his phone

Rang the club asked if it’s ok?

This is the truth-
The lad on the phone said it’s fine, but will you ring us the morning of each game if someone else other than your daughter is coming to the match and tell us who is using it !!!!

Ye of course I’ve got a couple of hours spare to hang on the phone !
What planet are these people on!!

 

[gocity]

Near Field Communication. It's what is being used when people pay with their phones or contactless cards.
Most modern phones have NFC and it's activated via Settings and Connections on Samsung phones. If you go to Google Wallet (to access your season ticket for example) it will prompt you to turn on NFC if it's not already on.

Thank you, I have a Samsung and had already been into my season card and it didn't prompt me to do anything then so assume i am already to go

 

[BlindEyeSeesAll]

I just yearn for the days when we bought a season or match day ticket turned up at the turnstile showed the ticket to the man/woman on the gate and Bob’s yer uncle you were in the ground and could then just buy a meat and potato pie and maybe some chips and watch the game.

That ship sailed a long time ago, unfortunately

 

[levets]

I have two season tickets on my phone like you and i intend to chip in whoever comes with me

You can do that and you will be easily able to sell it on here when spare, thies new rules make what you have and me actually a good idea

I also have 2 Season Tickets on my phone, downloaded from different email addresses.

 

[blue b4 the moon]

This will be my last season.

Early 60's, 53 years a match goer 45 or so with a ST/SC.

Getting too many hoops to jump through. Moving out of the area was my choice 4 years ago but, there's more than football to consider.

I was hoping to see Pep leave/stay for an oap ticket/see the full new building work completed etc but, 7 1/2 hours round trip as after paying for fuel, I refuse to pay to park, potentially getting piss wet through on a decent walk, all this ticket shit is the final nail in the coffin.

I've never been close to the limits the club have set for attendance at the very most I'll miss 1 or 2 games a season but the new policy is likely to mean when I bin my card next summer I'll be gone for good as they're not getting a £35 membership out of me and picking spares up randomly will be impossible with the nominate non-members thing.

I should be giddy as fuck for tomorrow but I've already got a sour taste in my mouth.

 

[East Level 2]

Thank you, I have a Samsung and had already been into my season card and it didn't prompt me to do anything then so assume i am already to go

Tap settings, then communications. NFC is usually below WiFi, WiFi Calling and Bluetooth. If the slider is "on" then you should be OK. On my phone it prompts me to turn on NFC when I go into Google Wallet.

 

[gocity]

Tap settings, then communications. NFC is usually below WiFi, WiFi Calling and Bluetooth. If the slider is "on" then you should be OK. On my phone it prompts me to turn on NFC when I go into Google Wall

Thanks checked and it is on

 

[Prestwich_Blue]

RE: the club needing to know the named person in your seat for "safety and security" so not allowing you to transfer to other ST holders - when I've purchased additional tickets for matches, I've never had to give names for them, even with the open training session the other week I bought four and didn't have to type in a name for each ticket. So that's clearly bollocks isn't it?

As I've said before, it's to do with the PL rule thy requires clubs to know who's in the stadium "as far as practicably possible". It's a ridiculous rule; when you go to the cinema, theatre, to a pub, or to other sporting events, they don't ask for everyone's contact details. The FSA, who I've contacted about this, and fan groups should be fighting this together. It's an obvious prelude to facial recognition.

But the club has interpreted this rule over-zealously I think, which is par for the course with them. There's no reason why it has to be just 3 non-members, it could be 6, 10, or any number.

 

[Tim of the Oak]

No, not all clubs are doing this.

In fact ome clubs are only just making the transfer from physical plastic cards to digital over the next 2 seasons, as the Premier League have made it mandatory. City did it well ahead of the curve.

No other club in the Premier League has the minimum attendance rule we've brought in, and only Arsenal have a higher ticket usage policy (17/19) than we do. But Arsenal don't limit fans to how many times they can transfer or use ticket exchange.

City, in the space of one summer, have made us the most policed fanbase with the most restricted season tickets in the Premier League. A few seasons ago we didn't even have a ticket usage policy at all. The club have lost their way and fans need to fight back.

Very good points and I agree with most of what you say. I think the posters would be helped by a bit more balance though.

Many Clubs have insisted on fans having membership cards for donkeys years. Leeds had £50 and £75 memberships and stopped the technology from being able to transfer to “non paid members”. Leeds have switched a very large chunk of their loyalty points for away tickets (from the previous season) to a lottery. Lots of other clubs have insisted on the memberships for donkeys.

I don’t like all the changes being made and City should rethink but where does your comment about City fans being the most heavily policed in the Prem and what is your e dance for that:

You talk of fighting back but one thread has had to be suspended tonight because of hate towards fellow Blues. I know your comment is very well intended but we have to be careful of misinterpretation by a very aggressive minority.

 

[117 M34]

Just read a tweet from an Everton fan that seems to have gone viral saying they have gone digital ticket only and can only transfer to members with a paid membership

 

[Tim of the Oak]

Just read a tweet from an Everton fan that seems to have gone viral saying they have gone digital ticket only and can only transfer to members with a paid membership

That's happening with plenty of Clubs mate and the MUEN covers horror stories about the treatment of rag fans. Obviously' I am not as bothered about them.

 

[mexico1970]

As I've said before, it's to do with the PL rule thy requires clubs to know who's in the stadium "as far as practicably possible". It's a ridiculous rule; when you go to the cinema, theatre, to a pub, or to other sporting events, they don't ask for everyone's contact details. The FSA, who I've contacted about this, and fan groups should be fighting this together. It's an obvious prelude to facial recognition.

But the club has interpreted this rule over-zealously I think, which is par for the course with them. There's no reason why it has to be just 3 non-members, it could be 6, 10, or any number.

I'm surprised more fans aren't livid about this, it almost feels like we as a club have become a police state all of our own. The heady flush of the win regarding prices last season was short lived because the board have IMHO had their Ratners moment right here.

That new extension looks more and more like a vanity project each passing day and the hotel a wild expectation.

 

[Tim of the Oak]

As I've said before, it's to do with the PL rule thy requires clubs to know who's in the stadium "as far as practicably possible". It's a ridiculous rule; when you go to the cinema, theatre, to a pub, or to other sporting events, they don't ask for everyone's contact details. The FSA, who I've contacted about this, and fan groups should be fighting this together. It's an obvious prelude to facial recognition.

But the club has interpreted this rule over-zealously I think, which is par for the course with them. There's no reason why it has to be just 3 non-members, it could be 6, 10, or any number.

The Club would have cause less hassle if the figure had been nil. Not good for fans but a clear policy in line with many other Prem Clubs.

I have helped a couple of Blues with tickets tonight and one of them had to get a match day membership. They just did it with minimum fuss. As did the person who I gave a free ticket to in midweek.

I would prefer last season’s,
maximum flexibility system.