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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. ?

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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… ?

What can I say to comments like that ?

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Even funnier it was their shirt sponsors that caught him ?

Exactly. Too easy to criticise the NUST. Some of the posts recently have left me scratching my head but I guess when someone has an agenda against something there’s just no arguing with them. I’ve given up trying to educate them. Didn’t seem that long ago we we’re getting told there was no need for a NUST now we have new owners.

I did say Arsenal at home he did but added the caveat they were under strength. They had a few key injuries including in midfield if I recall. He is very good. I wonder if the step up required is Joelinton in these type of games. His passing game which is probably the main weakness in his game now that he’s a midfielder sticks out for me when ball retention is so important in tight spaces or high paced moments. Actually thought Bruno (and Tonali) had a canny game and it was a shame he fluffed that chance. This was only ever a comment about levels. Which I agree with he/they will be great against most teams hopefully. I’ve just never seen him at Real Madrid’s level and have any fear of him being poached. Nor should the club which I hope they bear in mind with the current contract negotiations. Yes he deserves a rise/extension but from £125kpw I wouldn’t be going much beyond £175kpw.

He has to be fair and was overrun so my point still stands. Would love nothing more than for him to dominate the game next week ??

I think where I’ve always argued about Bruno is how many games against the top teams in the division does he “dominate”… Home & away he has done well against Spurs. Chelsea not so much as both tight games even when one when they were hopelessly out of form. Not at all against Liverpool or Man City. Arsenal no when they were at full strength but did well one game when they had injuries at home. Man Utd only at home at best ?‍♂️