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I can but it’s always ignored ? Officially there used to be signs saying no blades and studs. The type of game it is we should just all wear simple astroturf trainers. However moulds have been worn before and the pitch is the latest technology so I’m guessing they are relaxed on them as years of went by. So all I’ll say is contact friendly footwear ??

I must be getting cynical. There whole alibi was they weren’t planning on letting the pyrotechnics off in the stadium ? Which of course they wouldn’t as they didn’t travel on a coach all the way to Manchester to watch in the ground but to watch in a pub with their strips on despite Manchester pubs in my experience wouldn’t entertain on a match evening. Feel for them and clearly the type of fans I like to see at aways but not sure the club will think the same.

And we believe that? ?

The problem the lads will have as much as I have sympathy for them over this incident is you can’t have Man City away tickets without a ST each which they confirmed on that first video so they are exactly the people they are targeting with the new system and if not them the suppliers. Where did they get their two tickets from? ?

They ain’t going to announce it the day of the Greenwood news. They’ll want to maximise any publicity. Will probably get announced tomorrow or Wednesday morning you’d think.

My math was 19 games x 14k seats divided by 64k members = 4.15 games. If we assume 50% are part timers then you could get half a season. Bit better ??‍♂️

Was just asking for a number in reference to expectations. What number were you expecting or your maths telling you? Just wondering if I’m way off with my prediction. Also I’m guessing in society over the last 30 years the number of single parents has risen so depending on when the game falls on (a access day) the ability as a ST holder back in the day to buy extra tickets if available for a seat nearby would be quite valuable as no point buying a full ST. Now all those people are in a bit of a pickle I’d imagine.

Exactly. Most my friends with STs have because of the system had to buy memberships for +1/2/3’s as no longer included and only way to attend a match with them (even though not sat together). That’s why I wasn’t totally discounting the extremely high figure going about on Twitter. It was only as the last season progressed a ST holder or membership holder went from being allowed 4 tickets per game all the way down to 1 and now for STs none. So (assuming he said 57k) then extra 10% gives you 64k members. Weirdly as much as we all love SJP you’d think also a new stadium would even increase the demand/interest as something new to experience. What you’ve got to factor in these days is a lot more families and kids go to the match. Thinking back to 90’s all the way through to before the MA protests there was never that many kids going to games and the interest amongst women attending has exploded too.

Well I did say as much that the higher figure was unconfirmed but regardless if we are at 60k which I think is a conservative estimate if we’d nearly sold that amount day/week one and they are still open to buy and I know plenty still buying them. 60k into 14k (at most!) gives you 4 1/2 games. I’m basing my guesstimates on not everyone applying but the membership north of 60k and availability south of 14k. Whats your expectations? @AyeDubbleYoostill wondering what yours are?

https://x.com/nufctrust/status/1693662247426441659?s=46&t=DDNXUN2PoOBhgKmoF77zNw

Well… according to my cousin (living in USA) he made enquiries about the international membership and according to him you only get notified of your success 1 week before the KO. As you’d imagine that wouldn’t be much use to anyone planning a trip hoping to get sensibly priced flights etc. So the whole summer spent courting USA market to him seems like a bit of waste of everyone’s time as it stands.

In my defence I’m basing that on a lot of non confirmed figures but feel they are fairly conservative ones. Also not everyone will attempt every game. How many were you anticipating?

Club haven’t officially said anything other than Silverstone on the TF podcast which iirc was 57k sales day one. Then a fairly notorious NUFC Twitter account claimed they knew someone in the box office and as of that time (week or two ago) the figure was 150+K iirc. So basing 52k minus approx 35k STs and corporate (so to keep maths easier 33k ST 2K corporate though probably more) and 3K away fans on average (Full allocation usually 3.2K). Then you have a possible 150k chasing 14k tickets. Even if the figure is bollocks then it’s at least 60k members. However the more people I talk to who I wouldn’t associate massively with going to the games have all bought memberships. So if I alone know of about 20 people like that then maybe 150k isn’t that outlandish a figure.

I’m guessing you are frustrated by missing out again? Probably not what you want to hear right now but you need to be realistic regards your success rate. Missing out on I’m guessing first two games is hardly grounds for claiming your membership was a waste of money. Hopefully you’ll get to around 4 out of 19.

The box office seemed to suggest this was the case (and would be wise as you can’t have some people getting no value for their £37 compared to others) but how they would do that I’m guessing with an algorithm. Not that being told anything by the box office face to face feels like anything official ? Definitely something that will become clearer as the season progresses.

That’s correct. By all means do so but very much doubt they can help you without changing the whole system ?

Parted ways.

You can’t buy a membership if you have a ST. I asked at box office in person weeks ago and they said no because essentially no point as can’t enter the ballot as me as tickets in ballot not transferable. Your best bet is to get your dad a membership. Skip the auto selected seats ballot and try your luck each game at phase two in the queuing system and hope to find a seat near you. ?

https://x.com/mailsport/status/1693378639964877063?s=61&t=kJE1AU_9T9TvzyV_ebeY8Q

Exactly. First one was a little unfortunate (though only seen it replayed once) as the lad seem to run across him and he caught him on the calf. The second one wasn’t even a foul. The ball was there to be won by both players and one of them was a fraction quicker getting to it. Not a foul or a booking but when players are trying to get others sent off which Diaz clearly was it always looks worse than it is. Even McCoist started to back track after he saw the replays. Problem you’ve got these days broadcasters tend to have commentators for certain competitions it seems. All the high end play acting must slowly have an affect on what they see as a foul. Let them commentate on a few lower division games and it might remind them football is a contact sport still.

No point rushing to make predictions. See how it goes first half dozen games. Followed the debate and can see various points of view. Ultimately the club have made a decision based on feedback from fans and fans only. Trusts, Clubs and Forums are just collective voices passing on their members and attendees wishes after all. Ive a few ideas myself that would’ve been a different approach but I doubt anyone has a perfect solution. No decision is irreversible so if it turns into a disaster (allocations going unsold, vocal support at games poor) then hopefully the club will be prepared to listen.

Definitely bring your kit for the kick around. There will be friends available to help look after Arthur if you had wanted to bring him to watch you. Offer of mine still stands for you all also just let me know ASAP. Yes unfortunately when discussed months ago I envisaged being able to sort you both out fairly easily but as you know all has changed so it’s a case of having a membership each and entering a ballot (they do international ones). Or if you know anyone with STs not going to the game they can transfer to you. Can help entertain you prior to weekend also and show you a few sights if you wish.

Sterling looks like he’s regained his old pace again judging off this game. On rocket fuel.

Technically they picked James which seems even worse ?

Not sure I should even ask… ?