tickets distribution for todays game

[Deleted member 52846]

Re: tickets disrtibution for todays game

I absolutely accept that with FFP regulations there is a need to generate as much income as possible, but surely there is a way to do this without pissing off the hardcore.

To be honest, I don't think the issues I outlined above have anything to do with FFP as the figures we're talking about are miniscule in the grand scheme of things.

It's probably more to do with some spreadsheet-obsessed throbber in marketing trying to prove to his superiors how amazingly innovative he is by bringing a few extra grand each week while simultaneously alienating increasing swathes of the club's traditional support. Only there isn't anything clever nor imaginative about fleecing football fans of their money; it's the easiest gig in town and any old idiot could do it.

This is so true. It started a couple of seasons ago when they went down the snide route and did things like doubling prices for the car parks, increasing already daft food and drink prices, kicking people out of the family stand, forcing them into more expensive seats (give or take the limited 'basic' seasoncards) and then asking them to go back to the same seat at dearer prices when the Family Stand scheme didn't sell out.

I've lost count of the number of times I've had a row on here with people telling me how sticking £50 on season tickets, £10 on tickets and fleecing £20 more out of fans on a match day will help meet FFP (whilst simultaneously paying outrageous money to 25 players). They come in their droves though to shout the same message, thinking they are some sort of footballing Warren Buffett.

This shafting of the long term, match going fans is as pointless as it is cynical and almost certainly, in effect, an ego trip from an individual/department/the board determined to show how good at 'business' they are by increasing a figure by an 'impressive' percentage. With it, all the time, being like pissing in the wind in comparison to other income and outgoings at the club.

Unfortunately, that's spot on!

 

[BlueHalli]

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anyone wearing a City/Utd half and half scarf is quite simply a ****

As stated. I dont think there is anything wrong with particular half and halfs. Iv got about a dozen or more euro ones hanggin on the wall in my spare room that I got for souveners from my euro outtings. Half and half with other english clubs is a different matter, or those of other Prem teams anyway. Rag and city half and half should be banned. They make me sick to be honest.

 

[paulchapo]

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*lol* I know it is but I just love, now and again, to wind up people like paulchapo because it is fun imagining the steam coming out of his ears!!

Mr chapo, I said I DIDN'T wear it, just bought it. Don't get so het up sir, you'll do yourself an injury and then you won't get to the match!!

Trust me mate i have had better people than you try and wind me up and if that is your purpose for wasting your fingers and time contributing to this website,it says it all really....is that steam i see?

 

[Dzeko's Right Boot]

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There is literally nothing you can do about it, so stop getting so wound up. Accept it and move on. It's stressful enough supporting City, you don't need this.

 

[DavidSilvasLeftFoot]

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These Asian folk who you see wearing half and half scalves, don't understand the rivalry between City and United. My Dad works in Thailand and he tried to find a City shirt in one of the shops there with his Thai business friend. When they couldn't find any his friend offered to buy him a United shirt instead, my Dad had to explain to him how it works.

 

[Hopeitschipskippax]

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It was full of em at the madrid match anall. Them plus shit loads of other......fook knows what they were. Don't like it.

 

[liamctid]

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THIS IS A LOCAL CLUB FOR LOCAL PEOPLE. THERE'S NOTHING FOR YOU HERE.

 

[LoveCity]

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THIS IS A LOCAL CLUB FOR LOCAL PEOPLE. THERE'S NOTHING FOR YOU HERE.

Is that your new banner? I dare you. :D

 

[liamctid]

Re: tickets disrtibution for todays game

THIS IS A LOCAL CLUB FOR LOCAL PEOPLE. THERE'S NOTHING FOR YOU HERE.

Is that your new banner? I dare you. :D

I've thought about that before, with the Etihad in the background instead of the local shop:

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[ballinio]

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With success and premium prices cometh the tourist season.

I personally hate the Champions League, great to play elite clubs but the whole tournament format/pricing/merchandising/governing etc spits on just going to the match. UEFA Corporate Cup would be a more apt title.

totaly agree mate , makes me sick that competition. Not sure competition is the right word though.