Return of Supporters

[Prestwich_Blue]

Totally agree. Fortunately I'm > 22k but it should have been done just like an away game.

Somebody on 21990 points has got the same chance as someone who's been going for 1 season

Doesn't seem fair

Why? They paid for a 2019/20 seasoncard and paid the same for that as someone sat next to them who has been going longer.

Perfectly fair that anyone who would have been at the game under normal circumstances has a chance to be at the Everton game. Why should someone who's a Cityzens member and maybe can't afford an season ticket, and has to scrimp together enough money to get to a couple of games a season be denied a chance? Or someone who lives down south and can't make midweek games, therefore it's not worth them getting a seasoncard?

What we did fight hard for was for higher points holders to be guaranteed a ticket if they wanted one and that's come at the expense of Cityzens Members.

I have to say that I find the "I'm alright Jack" attitude of a few on here quite distasteful sometimes. We Blues talk about ourselves as a family, who've been through a lot together. Yet some on here see themselves as the alpha males and entitled to grab all the food and let the weaker ones starve.

It's just one fucking game for god's sake and while we all want to be there, unfortunately we can't be. Hopefully everything will be back to normal next season.

 

[Hayley Croppers chopper]

Should be on points. End of.

No it shouldn’t : start of

 

[Fred_Quimby]

Anyone else noticed the renewal option has appeared in the season ticket section?

Nope, not on my page.

 

[Robbo]

Why? They paid for a 2019/20 seasoncard and paid the same for that as someone sat next to them who has been going longer.

Perfectly fair that anyone who would have been at the game under normal circumstances has a chance to be at the Everton game. Why should someone who's a Cityzens member and maybe can't afford an season ticket, and has to scrimp together enough money to get to a couple of games a season be denied a chance? Or someone who lives down south and can't make midweek games, therefore it's not worth them getting a seasoncard?

What we did fight hard for was for higher points holders to be guaranteed a ticket if they wanted one and that's come at the expense of Cityzens Members.

I have to say that I find the "I'm alright Jack" attitude of a few on here quite distasteful sometimes. We Blues talk about ourselves as a family, who've been through a lot together. Yet some on here see themselves as the alpha males and entitled to grab all the food and let the weaker ones starve.

It's just one fucking game for god's sake and while we all want to be there, unfortunately we can't be. Hopefully everything will be back to normal next season.

What price loyalty for someone who has built up points over several years? Screw that!
I bet you’ll be there though won’t you.

 

[cityzen81]

Nope, not on my page.

It appears on mine.

 

[Hayley Croppers chopper]

Pretty annoyed with the stance taken to be honest.
I have no issue with the "over 22k" get first dibs, although I have no idea how many of them there are.
I have 19k - but apparently I'll be treated the same as someone who signed up as a Citizen last season.
Only 1 home game - this should have been season ticket only I'm afraid
(That said I didn't do York away!!!)

So how do the younger fans get a ticket?
How will they ever catch up and get to the big games , whats in it for them ?

 

[DD]

If there is one thing this will do, it will kill the Platinum thing stone dead. If you can't get priority at a time like this, when can you?

I'm not particularly happy about the way this has been done. I've been a season ticket holder for 42 years since I was 7 years old, but now I'm told that there is every chance I will lose out to a first year season ticker holder.

If this had been a Cup Final and we had 10,000 tickets, then it would be done on loyalty points. This should be no different. I appreciate why there was going to be a ballot when they thought it might be a 2,000 capacity for all league games, but this is a one-off and it should reward those who've paid the most into the club over the years.

Getting to support a football club shouldn't be about winning a tombola.

 

[chaddblue]

Why? They paid for a 2019/20 seasoncard and paid the same for that as someone sat next to them who has been going longer.

Perfectly fair that anyone who would have been at the game under normal circumstances has a chance to be at the Everton game. Why should someone who's a Cityzens member and maybe can't afford an season ticket, and has to scrimp together enough money to get to a couple of games a season be denied a chance? Or someone who lives down south and can't make midweek games, therefore it's not worth them getting a seasoncard?

What we did fight hard for was for higher points holders to be guaranteed a ticket if they wanted one and that's come at the expense of Cityzens Members.

I have to say that I find the "I'm alright Jack" attitude of a few on here quite distasteful sometimes. We Blues talk about ourselves as a family, who've been through a lot together. Yet some on here see themselves as the alpha males and entitled to grab all the food and let the weaker ones starve.

It's just one fucking game for god's sake and while we all want to be there, unfortunately we can't be. Hopefully everything will be back to normal next season.

With respect PB, there’s no I’m alright Jack attitude from me. I’ll get a ticket cos I’ve got more than 22k points. I was sympathising with those who have got just less than 22k and will lose out to somebody with 1k

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

I wonder if there were a thousand spare tickets that no body wanted, everyone who wanted one got one, how much moaning would ensue as to how they were allocated?

 

[Prestwich_Blue]

So loyalty points are being used for those above 22K points but not used for the rest of us. I wonder how many points the members of the influential group City Matters have.

I've got 12k so i'm in a ballot like everyone else. Just so you know, we fought hard to get an allocation of tickets for higher points holders. We agreed a specific number of tickets and the club decided the points level, based on that number. We thought it'd be higher than 22k,

It's none of your fucking business what points we all have but as far as I know there's one person with enough points. But what we did was agree the fairest method for the whole fan base with no self-interest whatsoever.

So go and fuck yourself you ignorant twat.

 

[Hayley Croppers chopper]

okay fair enough seasonal hospitality

def not cityzens.

What about a citizen who has fell on hard times in recent years. He’s got 18k points but for whatever reason he had to give up his season card and just goes casually now because he can’t afford it.
Is he less of a blue?

 

[Northerndave]

The whinging on here with those that have high ticket points is so annoying. My mate has been going to City since he was 7 years old with his Dad (he's now 51), always paid in at the turnstiles at Maine Road and finally took up a Season ticket when we moved to the Etihad and he has 8000+ points. He's just excited to get a chance at the ballot.

Somehow those lucky enough to have afforded a Season Ticket for 40+ years seem to think they are 'better' supporters than the rest. nope you've just been around for longer and already get the benefits of away / cup games already.

Well done to those who have 22k points, but this should have been just a random ballot for all Seasoncard owners.

 

[bluebarry]

Ticket distribution is always contentious. Is this a fair summary of different perspectives:
1) I've got 22000 points so am happy as I'm guaranteed a ticket.
2) I'm close to 22000 points and feel aggrieved as I will be treated the same as someone who has only had a season ticket for a short time.
3) It should be based on points only as this is fairer and recognises historical loyalty.
4) This is a home game and therefore should be just a ballot as ticket points are normally used just for away games and finals etc. For home matches all season ticket holders are usually treated equally as they are guaranteed a ticket for all home matches.
For the record, I have 16000 points (been a season ticket holder continuously for nearly 30 years) and would have advocated just a ballot.

 

[Michael partington]

So how do the younger fans get a ticket?
How will they ever catch up and get to the big games , whats in it for them ?

So away games should go to a ballot on your reasoning
Shouldn’t they ?

 

[jimharri]

youre from Belfast aren’t you? Haven’t checked flights yet...

Nope; Mayo, west of Ireland.

 

[Robbo]

I've got 12k so i'm in a ballot like everyone else. Just so you know, we fought hard to get an allocation of tickets for higher points holders. We agreed a specific number of tickets and the club decided the points level, based on that number. We thought it'd be higher than 22k,

It's none of your fucking business what points we all have but as far as I know there's one person with enough points. But what we did was agree the fairest method for the whole fan base with no self-interest whatsoever.

So go and fuck yourself you ignorant twat.

Great representation and empathy for a fan who is rightly pissed of. If you can’t hack it I’d suggest you give City Matters up

 

[johnnytapia]

So how do the younger fans get a ticket?
How will they ever catch up and get to the big games , whats in it for them ?

They’ll catch up when they get enough points just like those that have 23k have- by putting in the hard yards going to midweek league cup games etc etc. Loyalty points is the fairest way as it rewards loyalty. Anyway, it is what it is, some think it’s fair others don’t, myself included but nowt will change

 

[ysmsa]

What about a citizen who has fell on hard times in recent years. He’s got 18k points but for whatever reason he had to give up his season card and just goes casually now because he can’t afford it.
Is he less of a blue?

Should this be on a Dear Deirdre thread

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

So loyalty points are being used for those above 22K points but not used for the rest of us. I wonder how many points the members of the influential group City Matters have..

It is like an away match with ticket numbers restricted to 10,000 so should be based on loyalty points. I shall enter the ballot, but disappointed that my 20K points count for nothing compared to a newbie.

I see that everyone attending has to wear a ridiculous, completely useless face nappy, so if I don't get a ticket, at least I'll be spared that hideous experience.

Well that's one way to lose sympathy

 

[ysmsa]

So how do the younger fans get a ticket?
How will they ever catch up and get to the big games , whats in it for them ?

I'm sort of hoping we dont have a Covid type Pandemic year on year where only a few fans can get to go to 1 game.