City going after fans who gave their ticket to mates at Madrid

[johnnytapia]

As I read this thread, I feel an enormous sense of relief. This season I never renewed as my current circumstances of living 3 hours away and being a 24/7 carer prevented any hope of the 10 game in person criteria. Although I was furious at first, I now thank the greedy policy makers at the club for breaking my City addiction, and, I can now see it for what it has become. I now follow my step 4 local non-league team, and haven't been as enthused about watching live football for a long time. No travel, no rip off prices, no parking fees, no crazy kick off times, nobody on IPADs, no half & half scarves and no feckin VAR.

Frankly, and although City will always be my team, I can no longer associate with, or recognise the club I grew to love. I have no interest if they win or lose, as there will always another game, another season, another 4 shirts to sell and another set of signings. In short, City has become nothing more than a nonstop money making machine, and at 58, I simply cannot waste anymore of my time or cash falling for it.

“ I now follow my step 4 local non-league team, and haven't been as enthused about watching live football for a long time. No travel, no rip off prices, no parking fees, no crazy kick off times, nobody on IPADs, no half & half scarves and no feckin VAR.”

Gloss it up, tart it up, talk all you like about no rip off no parking fees no IPADs etc etc etc but you know one thing: nothing beats watching the boys. And nothing ever will. Ever.

 

[Centurions]

So...someone I know who bought a ticket when his points qualified, and was then asked by his work to travel to the US, so he knew in advance he could not go. In our group was another Blue who was just outside the points, and was desperate to go. So the purchaser of the ticket gave it to him for nothing, but obviously it had his name on it, so after 5 mins on Google he found one of those 'fake ID' companies that for £20 delivered a UK Driving Licence with his photo and the name of the original purchaser.

At the game, even with all the UV torch checks -he got through without anyone given the ticket, or him, a second look. And he went on to enjoy the game, singing at the top of his voice throughout - unlike the 20 people sitting down in silence for the entire game in front of me with some weird digital tickets, right in the middle of the away end - so, in my opinion, if the original purchaser can't make it, and the ticket goes at face value or for free to another genuine Blue - who cares? If others have been trying to make a profit and purchased without any intent to go - then that is taking the piss and not massively different to the Tout Twats that have destroyed the Etihad.

But rather than chase these handful of City fans, what about the three rows of tourists in front of us? Nope, maybe they paid for some wanky City corporate package to experience the 'away end'?? Not one of them a City fan.

And how exactly would you differentiate between someone "giving it away for free" and someone making a killing?

 

[Phil1]

And how exactly would you differentiate between someone "giving it away for free" and someone making a killing?

Someone drinking in the main plaza made a killing.
Someone drinking supermarket cans up a side street gave it away.

That's my well researched scientific theory..

 

[Chappie]

“ I now follow my step 4 local non-league team, and haven't been as enthused about watching live football for a long time. No travel, no rip off prices, no parking fees, no crazy kick off times, nobody on IPADs, no half & half scarves and no feckin VAR.”

Gloss it up, tart it up, talk all you like about no rip off no parking fees no IPADs etc etc etc but you know one thing: nothing beats watching the boys. And nothing ever will. Ever.

I was going to reply to him after reading his touching story but you have (as usual) a better way with words.
Anyone who claims he's not interested in City's results, win or lose after 58 years of watching is either a liar or not a City fan.

 

[the plasterer]

2 blokes infront of us trying to get in got stopped & tickets confiscated, they didn't even try and debate their refusal, just accepted it and walked off, odd to say the least

 

[jrb]

Yep. Not one director has any connection to City, Manchester or football.
A fucking disgrace.

That's not true.

One director started his career with City at the Maine Road ticket office and has worked his way up to become a director at City.

Another example.

I work for a large UK retail company. The current UK, CEO, started off stacking pallets.

 

[warpig]

We’ve had some a right bunch of bent Directors over the years. All who have shafted the club and the fans. All with connections to Manchester. Makes no difference.

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

As I read this thread, I feel an enormous sense of relief. This season I never renewed as my current circumstances of living 3 hours away and being a 24/7 carer prevented any hope of the 10 game in person criteria. Although I was furious at first, I now thank the greedy policy makers at the club for breaking my City addiction, and, I can now see it for what it has become. I now follow my step 4 local non-league team, and haven't been as enthused about watching live football for a long time. No travel, no rip off prices, no parking fees, no crazy kick off times, nobody on IPADs, no half & half scarves and no feckin VAR.

Frankly, and although City will always be my team, I can no longer associate with, or recognise the club I grew to love. I have no interest if they win or lose, as there will always another game, another season, another 4 shirts to sell and another set of signings. In short, City has become nothing more than a nonstop money making machine, and at 58, I simply cannot waste anymore of my time or cash falling for it.

So if you don’t like the club and are not a supporter any more why are you still on this forum. I sympathise with your personal circumstances and wish you well. It is your choice after all. If you have no interest in whether City win or lose then there is no point telling us about it.

 

[KS55]

That's not true.

One director started his career with City at the Maine Road ticket office and has worked his way up to become a director at City.

Another example.

I work for a large UK retail company. The current UK, CEO, started off stacking pallets.

Who is that?

 

[East Level 2]

Perhaps the Spanish cops complained to Uefa that the law is being continually broken.
Perhaps Uefa then told City to explain why x number of people broke the law.
Perhaps City are only doing it, not because they hate legacy/ working class fans but because Uefa insisted an explanation was needed.


Just sayin'

Continually being broken or just by City fans on our frequent visits?
Enough English teams play at the Bernard Bowl and we'd have heard of similar problems if they existed. Are the rules applied more stringently for City fans?

 

[East Level 2]

“ I now follow my step 4 local non-league team, and haven't been as enthused about watching live football for a long time. No travel, no rip off prices, no parking fees, no crazy kick off times, nobody on IPADs, no half & half scarves and no feckin VAR.”

Gloss it up, tart it up, talk all you like about no rip off no parking fees no IPADs etc etc etc but you know one thing: nothing beats watching the boys. And nothing ever will. Ever.

Exactly. I can't imagine going out in a flood of biblical proportions as I did the other night, to watch any other team just because there were no half 'n' half wankers and Muppets with ipads.

 

[Tim of the Oak]

Continually being broken or just by City fans on our frequent visits?
Enough English teams play at the Bernard Bowl and we'd have heard of similar problems if they existed. Are the rules applied more stringently for City fans?

Maybe other Club’s fans have more of a tradition of buying the type of match day membership that is usually the minimum required to get a ticket.

FWIW, I think not getting into the game and seeing a brilliant City win is more than enough of a punishment without the Spanish Inquisition.

 

[Blue Mist]

Continually being broken or just by City fans on our frequent visits?
Enough English teams play at the Bernard Bowl and we'd have heard of similar problems if they existed. Are the rules applied more stringently for City fans?

I am merely trying to provide an explanation.
City would have no knowledge of which tickets were seized unless the Spanish cops told them.
Did City ask the cops for details? Perhaps, or maybe there is another explanation.

 

[Sheikh rattle and roll]

Continually being broken or just by City fans on our frequent visits?
Enough English teams play at the Bernard Bowl and we'd have heard of similar problems if they existed. Are the rules applied more stringently for City fans?

I can’t comment on other English teams but we are definitely treated differently than other countries fans ( German fans for example )

 

[East Level 2]

I can’t comment on other English teams but we are definitely treated differently than other countries fans ( German fans for example )

Yet German clubs were pestering UEFA a few years ago to demand better treatment for their fans after many problems with Spanish police, particularly when play Real Madrid.

 

[Exeter Blue I am here]

As I read this thread, I feel an enormous sense of relief. This season I never renewed as my current circumstances of living 3 hours away and being a 24/7 carer prevented any hope of the 10 game in person criteria. Although I was furious at first, I now thank the greedy policy makers at the club for breaking my City addiction, and, I can now see it for what it has become. I now follow my step 4 local non-league team, and haven't been as enthused about watching live football for a long time. No travel, no rip off prices, no parking fees, no crazy kick off times, nobody on IPADs, no half & half scarves and no feckin VAR.

Frankly, and although City will always be my team, I can no longer associate with, or recognise the club I grew to love. I have no interest if they win or lose, as there will always another game, another season, another 4 shirts to sell and another set of signings. In short, City has become nothing more than a nonstop money making machine, and at 58, I simply cannot waste anymore of my time or cash falling for it.

You are Simon Hattenstone/Colin Schindler (delete as appropriate) and I claim my prize!

 

[Centurions]

Continually being broken or just by City fans on our frequent visits?
Enough English teams play at the Bernard Bowl and we'd have heard of similar problems if they existed. Are the rules applied more stringently for City fans?

Not a chance in hell that it doesn't happen with all clubs there, regardless of if we hear about it or not.

 

[Centurions]

2 blokes infront of us trying to get in got stopped & tickets confiscated, they didn't even try and debate their refusal, just accepted it and walked off, odd to say the least

Sounds more like (obvious) fake tickets perhaps?

 

[Sheikh rattle and roll]

Yet German clubs were pestering UEFA a few years ago to demand better treatment for their fans after many problems with Spanish police, particularly when play Real Madrid.

I went to City v Madrid - name on ticket ultra violet check knife arch escort to and from ground passport check kept behind
The following night Athletico played Dortmund I got E-ticket from some German fans no passport checks come and go as I pleased and bought beer to drink no problem

 

[Exeter Blue I am here]

“ I now follow my step 4 local non-league team, and haven't been as enthused about watching live football for a long time. No travel, no rip off prices, no parking fees, no crazy kick off times, nobody on IPADs, no half & half scarves and no feckin VAR.”

Gloss it up, tart it up, talk all you like about no rip off no parking fees no IPADs etc etc etc but you know one thing: nothing beats watching the boys. And nothing ever will. Ever.

Amen baby, post of the day!