Empty seats.. worsening trend?

[marco]

ermmm, could these seats be match day sales we have not sold but the club are claiming they have been sold to generate more income due to FFP, a bit like Swales at Maine road declaring a crowd of 35k when we all new there was in excess of 45k 'obviously in reverse'

I think the club's accounts might be subject to a bit more scrutiny than they were in the 70's & 80's mate.

there are many ways to get round that, say for eg 1k match day sale tickets have not sold all city have to would have to do is declare them sold to a 3rd party ticket organisation such as say ticketmaster (that's just an example) the fact they have not sold them on is not our or anyone else's business but the fact is they have been sold and can therefore be added to the attendance

 

[robbie brewer]

there is one thing that comes with sell out games and that is ticket touts which you never see at city 'just a thought'


There are touts at every game even Cat C games they are even walking about in front of turnstiles I get approached at every game.

 

[marco]

there is one thing that comes with sell out games and that is ticket touts which you never see at city 'just a thought'


There are touts at every game even Cat C games they are even walking about in front of turnstiles I get approached at every game.

never knew that robbie ,not seen one once at city but then again not been looking for one

 

[robbie brewer]

There are quite a few outside the Mercedes garage both sides of the road communicating on mobiles quite often stood with the scarf sellers. More recently they are increasingly seen outside the turnstiles near City square as we are going in.

 

[cibaman]

ermmm, could these seats be match day sales we have not sold but the club are claiming they have been sold to generate more income due to FFP, a bit like Swales at Maine road declaring a crowd of 35k when we all new there was in excess of 45k 'obviously in reverse'

I think the club's accounts might be subject to a bit more scrutiny than they were in the 70's & 80's mate.

there are many ways to get round that, say for eg 1k match day sale tickets have not sold all city have to would have to do is declare them sold to a 3rd party ticket organisation such as say ticketmaster (that's just an example) the fact they have not sold them on is not our or anyone else's business but the fact is they have been sold and can therefore be added to the attendance

Could you explain the double entry bookkeeping on that? Thanks

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

It's the same everywhere. Stop worrying about what other people think of us and enjoy your life.

In answer to your question, you buy your SC, it's yours, you attend whatever games you choose to.

If you buy a new coat, the shop doesn't tell you when to wear it ;.)

Indeed it is. Saw much the same at The Emirates last Arse match. Yer never see other clubs 'cos the broadcasters make sure they only show full sections!!

 

[Rascal]

If football fans were allowed to be adults and were treated the same as rugger fans then the seats would be fuller before KO, there wouldnt be a mass exit 5 mins before HT and the seats still empty 5 mins after HT. Just buy 4 pints before KO, take to seat and no need to move until FT

 

[scotty123]

Is there anything else we can self flagellate about this week? The pies maybe?

Our corners are shit.

And they still havn't fixed the blue lights on the top of the stadium, I think there's 1 working

 

[quiet_riot]

Why we're still persisting with Centre Circle Selfie I do not know. I'm fine with folk winning a competition to do it at half time, but why it needs to be broadcast on big screen is beyond me.

Agreed, total cringe-fest of the highest order. Poor Danny having to big it up "let's have a look at the #centrecircleselfie" ....*tumbleweed*

 

[gouldybob]

Why we're still persisting with Centre Circle Selfie I do not know. I'm fine with folk winning a competition to do it at half time, but why it needs to be broadcast on big screen is beyond me.

Agreed, total cringe-fest of the highest order. Poor Danny having to big it up "let's have a look at the #centrecircleselfie" ....*tumbleweed*

Who really cares? If you cringe at the pre match "entertainment" stay at the bar and get to your seat as the teams come out, never noticed what goes on before the match or at half time because there are just better things to do. Some probably object to City Square and the food on offer but some love it, so let's be inclusive and if it's not for you just walk on by.