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DavidChubs
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Re: reading tickets selling fast
Just a note from the Reading website about their allocation:
Our allocation
Our allocation for this game will remain at 2,800, split
across two tiers in the south stand. Clubs have to make their
initial indication for ticket allocations when the draw for
the relevant round is made, which in this case was back on
20th February, when neither ourselves nor Manchester City had
been confirmed in this stage of the competition; we had to
face Everton nine days later and they faced Aston Villa ten
days later.
At that stage, we indicated to both Villa and City that circa
2,800 would be our preferred allocation, taking into full
consideration that the game is live on television, takes place
on a Sunday evening, and after analysing our away attendances
at previous games of a similar nature. In the last three
seasons we have taken more than 3,000 to an away game on just
one occasion, Southampton away in late 2008, and for example
we took 775 and 1,059 supporters to our replays at Liverpool
and West Brom respectively last season, and 1,577 travelled to
the north west for our play-off semi final at Burnley on a
Saturday evening in May 2009.
When the deadline came to finalise our allocation on
Wednesday, less than 24 hours after our win at Everton, free
coach travel had naturally not been discussed and could not
have an impact on our decision at that time.
Given that we have now confirmed free coach travel for all of
our supporters, and appreciating that demand could potentially
go beyond this allocation, we immediately approached
Manchester City to investigate all possibilities.
Unfortunately, after discussions took place, this was not
possible; City went on sale immediately after their game with
Aston Villa, and a considerable number of seats in adjacent
areas had been sold to City season ticket holders and their
supporters. Bearing in mind the level of projected demand from
their own supporters, City are not opening the top tier on the
sides of the ground, but after discussions with their safety
officer it is not viable to move supporters into those areas.
Had we received a larger allocation, the club would of course
have paid for free travel for those extra supporters going to
the game. As it stands, with 2,800 vocal, loyal supporters
behind us, we are giving the team fantastic backing and a
great chance of success. The offer of free coach travel is a
reward for our loyal fans and we look forward to a great
atmosphere in Manchester.
Just a note from the Reading website about their allocation:
Our allocation
Our allocation for this game will remain at 2,800, split
across two tiers in the south stand. Clubs have to make their
initial indication for ticket allocations when the draw for
the relevant round is made, which in this case was back on
20th February, when neither ourselves nor Manchester City had
been confirmed in this stage of the competition; we had to
face Everton nine days later and they faced Aston Villa ten
days later.
At that stage, we indicated to both Villa and City that circa
2,800 would be our preferred allocation, taking into full
consideration that the game is live on television, takes place
on a Sunday evening, and after analysing our away attendances
at previous games of a similar nature. In the last three
seasons we have taken more than 3,000 to an away game on just
one occasion, Southampton away in late 2008, and for example
we took 775 and 1,059 supporters to our replays at Liverpool
and West Brom respectively last season, and 1,577 travelled to
the north west for our play-off semi final at Burnley on a
Saturday evening in May 2009.
When the deadline came to finalise our allocation on
Wednesday, less than 24 hours after our win at Everton, free
coach travel had naturally not been discussed and could not
have an impact on our decision at that time.
Given that we have now confirmed free coach travel for all of
our supporters, and appreciating that demand could potentially
go beyond this allocation, we immediately approached
Manchester City to investigate all possibilities.
Unfortunately, after discussions took place, this was not
possible; City went on sale immediately after their game with
Aston Villa, and a considerable number of seats in adjacent
areas had been sold to City season ticket holders and their
supporters. Bearing in mind the level of projected demand from
their own supporters, City are not opening the top tier on the
sides of the ground, but after discussions with their safety
officer it is not viable to move supporters into those areas.
Had we received a larger allocation, the club would of course
have paid for free travel for those extra supporters going to
the game. As it stands, with 2,800 vocal, loyal supporters
behind us, we are giving the team fantastic backing and a
great chance of success. The offer of free coach travel is a
reward for our loyal fans and we look forward to a great
atmosphere in Manchester.
marco
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Re: reading tickets selling fast
same as poznan they had there own spiral and keep them back 15 minutes, i'd rather one level 3 be full of reading than be closed
PSmyth07 said:marco said:could they give reading one of the level 3s which would be another 3000 for them, could they sell them and if so why not
I think it'll be the policing of it. Unless they keep them in after the game, you will have City fans and Reading fans using the same gates.
same as poznan they had there own spiral and keep them back 15 minutes, i'd rather one level 3 be full of reading than be closed
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Re: reading tickets selling fast
Has he not had an email saying he is going to be relocated.
I know a few on this thread thought they had got their seat in level 3 only to receive an email saying they were joining the north stand madness for the game.
If not it is very odd.
Have you bought an inflatable flamingo yet?
Didsbury Dave said:SWP's back said:Gutted for you. You Dad not coming or have you been seperated?
What makes all this completely bizarre is that my dad, who sits next to me but is not on the cup games direct scheme, was allowed to buy his own seat in Colin Bell Tier 3.
Something mighty strange going on here again.
Has he not had an email saying he is going to be relocated.
I know a few on this thread thought they had got their seat in level 3 only to receive an email saying they were joining the north stand madness for the game.
If not it is very odd.
Have you bought an inflatable flamingo yet?
marco
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Re: reading tickets selling fast
looks like a fook up from both clubs,reading could have sold another 2000 for this game,there was no need for city to sell tickets so soon after beating villa, the ticket office needs shooting for this if the top levels are to remain closed
DavidChubs said:Just a note from the Reading website about their allocation:
Our allocation
Our allocation for this game will remain at 2,800, split
across two tiers in the south stand. Clubs have to make their
initial indication for ticket allocations when the draw for
the relevant round is made, which in this case was back on
20th February, when neither ourselves nor Manchester City had
been confirmed in this stage of the competition; we had to
face Everton nine days later and they faced Aston Villa ten
days later.
At that stage, we indicated to both Villa and City that circa
2,800 would be our preferred allocation, taking into full
consideration that the game is live on television, takes place
on a Sunday evening, and after analysing our away attendances
at previous games of a similar nature. In the last three
seasons we have taken more than 3,000 to an away game on just
one occasion, Southampton away in late 2008, and for example
we took 775 and 1,059 supporters to our replays at Liverpool
and West Brom respectively last season, and 1,577 travelled to
the north west for our play-off semi final at Burnley on a
Saturday evening in May 2009.
When the deadline came to finalise our allocation on
Wednesday, less than 24 hours after our win at Everton, free
coach travel had naturally not been discussed and could not
have an impact on our decision at that time.
Given that we have now confirmed free coach travel for all of
our supporters, and appreciating that demand could potentially
go beyond this allocation, we immediately approached
Manchester City to investigate all possibilities.
Unfortunately, after discussions took place, this was not
possible; City went on sale immediately after their game with
Aston Villa, and a considerable number of seats in adjacent
areas had been sold to City season ticket holders and their
supporters. Bearing in mind the level of projected demand from
their own supporters, City are not opening the top tier on the
sides of the ground, but after discussions with their safety
officer it is not viable to move supporters into those areas.
Had we received a larger allocation, the club would of course
have paid for free travel for those extra supporters going to
the game. As it stands, with 2,800 vocal, loyal supporters
behind us, we are giving the team fantastic backing and a
great chance of success. The offer of free coach travel is a
reward for our loyal fans and we look forward to a great
atmosphere in Manchester.
looks like a fook up from both clubs,reading could have sold another 2000 for this game,there was no need for city to sell tickets so soon after beating villa, the ticket office needs shooting for this if the top levels are to remain closed
Re: reading tickets selling fast
unfortunate for Reading fans
Each of the 3rd tiers hold 5,500. Sounds like City are already selling tickets in there based on this thread. If they have not, then maybe it would be possible to move Reading fans from South Stand to one of the 3rd tiers. Sounds like discussions have already taken place, and Reading fans are stuck with what they have
unfortunate for Reading fans
Each of the 3rd tiers hold 5,500. Sounds like City are already selling tickets in there based on this thread. If they have not, then maybe it would be possible to move Reading fans from South Stand to one of the 3rd tiers. Sounds like discussions have already taken place, and Reading fans are stuck with what they have
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Re: reading tickets selling fast
That is because Leicester (the club not the fans) said no in the first place and as such, provisions were made (policing etc) for just 3,000.
Didsbury Dave said:Leicester_royal said:As far as I am aware the sale or return for our club was only on the standard league allocation, for the increased cup allocation we would have had to pay for it whether the tickets were sold or not.
That decision only makes sense if City know they can sell those seats themselves. I suppose it's good news for the South Stand people who don't have to relocate, but it still seems strange. We clearly didn't do that to Villa, or Notts County.
That is because Leicester (the club not the fans) said no in the first place and as such, provisions were made (policing etc) for just 3,000.
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Re: reading tickets selling fast
The trouble now is that your club would pretty much have to announce that they were opening the top tiers today and a further allocation has been sent to Reading, I reckon we would sell a large proportion if not all if we had time to do it.
Would be great to be at a full Eastlands with nearly 6,000 fellow Reading fans. The way it is I fear we will be watching a two thirds full ground on ESPN.
The trouble now is that your club would pretty much have to announce that they were opening the top tiers today and a further allocation has been sent to Reading, I reckon we would sell a large proportion if not all if we had time to do it.
Would be great to be at a full Eastlands with nearly 6,000 fellow Reading fans. The way it is I fear we will be watching a two thirds full ground on ESPN.
reading tickets selling fast
Like I said in my post it could benefit us in the long term! I'm with mostly everybody on here tier 3 should of been open! But history says we haven't sold out! If those fans lose out for this game maybe next season they'll they won't pussy foot around and buy a ticket!
PSmyth07 said:waspish said:If the club stand firm here and DON'T open tier 3! Will it Benefit us in the long term? As in fans not pussy footing around humming and arring off getting a ticket?!!
Why would they turn the money away though?
Like I said in my post it could benefit us in the long term! I'm with mostly everybody on here tier 3 should of been open! But history says we haven't sold out! If those fans lose out for this game maybe next season they'll they won't pussy foot around and buy a ticket!
marco
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Re: reading tickets selling fast
they better get those level 3s open and get selling otherwise the ticket office is going to look like a bunch of halfwits
they better get those level 3s open and get selling otherwise the ticket office is going to look like a bunch of halfwits