Hughesy Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 (edited) Ha ha - I'm a lawyer. Small print is my day job... I mean - it is what it is. I can't do anything about it now, but I'll know for next time. To be honest, it didn't even cross my mind that cup attendance would be a factor until I saw something on twitter the day before the semi about what Liverpool did. It didn't cross my dad's mind or my brother's, so I don't think it's that uncommon. And I don't recall it being a factor for the two previous finals I went to (albeit I was a kid then so I wasn't buying the tickets!). Edited February 15, 2023 by Hughesy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LFEE Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 1 minute ago, Hughesy said: Ha ha - I'm a lawyer. Small print is my day job... I mean - it is what it is. I can't do anything about it now. I'll know for next time. Exactly. And the overall positive we can at least all take is hopefully there will be a next time and even a next time after that if we all stick behind the club and it’s current owners. No guarantees in football but hopefully our chances will increase compared to previous two decades. Not fancy treating yourself to a club Wembley on this occasion? Must be in the ball park of a Lawyer 🙂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Just seen a Facebook friend trying to get John the chap a ticket for next week Hes up there with the "loyalist " newcastle fan I know tbh Madness if he's not going Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 (edited) That's what I expected, knew nobody in the membership pots had much of a chance. It's a bit like the general sale periods, token gesture is nice but don't expect to actually get one. Edited February 15, 2023 by AyeDubbleYoo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hovagod Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Have a hotel room in North London the night of the final which I’m not using anymore. Happy to pass it on, please PM for details. Also, a train ticket for the Monday morning, leaving King’s Cross at 9am Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 11 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: That's what I expected, knew nobody in the membership pots had much of a chance. It's a bit like the general sale periods, token gesture is nice but don't expect to actually get one. Yet it appears those with STs who haven’t got one are the most unhappy. Just shows it’s a thankless task 🙂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Not sure if shared already… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Never seen the Trust spring into action so quickly, there must have been an opportunity for Hurst to rub shoulders with club officials. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 13 minutes ago, LFEE said: Yet it appears those with STs who haven’t got one are the most unhappy. Just shows it’s a thankless task 🙂 Guess much more of an expectation if you have a ST. I’m not frustrated for myself as such, I never expected one. Just think it’s an interesting point about so many fans not having a chance from now on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big River Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 what a bizarre looking donut chart that is Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe_next_year Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 I know people selling it through reselling websites are terrible people, but where do I stand morally buying through a reseller? Would that make me a terrible person? Thinking of biting the bullet, yes its expensive but so were all the away days I've been to. I've been to Plymouth away midweek (the longest journey in English professional football.), flown across Europe (after calling in sick) to see an unimportant premier league match at West Ham, had a season ticket despite living hundreds of miles away for years. Gave it up out as a personal protest at MA, despite knowing it would mean losing my loyalty points which I wanted to cling on to. Given this, is buying an over inflated ticket so bad? Its not like Its going to a random punter, I've put in the miles, attended the soul-searching defeats (including to lower league clubs in the cub and the hard-to-get-to grounds in the Championship) and lived and breathed this club all my life. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 No chance I'd watch the final in the Man U end ,rather be in the pub. I was in with the Sheff U lot at Old Trafford and got gobbed on and a smack in the back of the head when we scored 💩 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 5 minutes ago, Big River said: what a bizarre looking donut chart that is My brain couldn't have comprehended 97% without it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 27 minutes ago, Big River said: what a bizarre looking donut chart that is Alex tried to eat it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 1 hour ago, gdm said: So at a rough guess that’s probably about 800/900 tickets spread across p5, p6 and p7. Incredibly lucky if you’ve managed to get one from anywhere in there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 34 minutes ago, LFEE said: Not sure if shared already… manu have had years of succes, cup final and champions league until very recently. i think the gripes are coming from ST holders for the amount of shit they had to put up with especially during the ashley years. finally the pay-off comes and some of them didnt get a ticket. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 (edited) 37 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Guess much more of an expectation if you have a ST. I’m not frustrated for myself as such, I never expected one. Just think it’s an interesting point about so many fans not having a chance from now on. Is that something you or others wouldn’t have realised if we ever got to a Cup Final? Every well supported club faces the same issue when Cup Final allocations range between 26-33K. Id actually see the way the club chose to do it on this occasion as a massive encouragement that you and others in a similar boat will get a chance as small as it might be. That’s why you’ve so many disappointed ST holders that took it for granted they’d get one regardless of Cup attendance. Thought it was quite a bold decision to hold 3% back for none ST holders for such a big game. Edited February 15, 2023 by LFEE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 3 minutes ago, LFEE said: Is that something you or others wouldn’t have realised if we ever got to a Cup Final? Every well supported club faces the same issue when Cup Final allocations range between 26-33K. Id actually see the way the club chose to do it on this occasion as a massive encouragement that you and others in a similar boat will get a chance as small as it might be. That’s why you’ve so many disappointed ST holders that took it for granted they’d get one regardless of Cup attendance. Thought it was quite a bold decision to hold 3% back for none ST holders for such a big game. Not sure how it worked but the comfy seats Vs Leicester were empty and I can guarantee those ticket holders are among some complaining about the ballot process. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 53 minutes ago, LFEE said: Not sure if shared already… so you couldn’t get a ticket for Man Utd unless you had been to all home cup games. I think ours is far more inclusive Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_b Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, gdm said: so you couldn’t get a ticket for Man Utd unless you had been to all home cup games. I think ours is far more inclusive Arent Man Utd ST holders forced to buy home/European cup tickets? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 43 minutes ago, maybe_next_year said: I know people selling it through reselling websites are terrible people, but where do I stand morally buying through a reseller? Would that make me a terrible person? Thinking of biting the bullet, yes its expensive but so were all the away days I've been to. I've been to Plymouth away midweek (the longest journey in English professional football.), flown across Europe (after calling in sick) to see an unimportant premier league match at West Ham, had a season ticket despite living hundreds of miles away for years. Gave it up out as a personal protest at MA, despite knowing it would mean losing my loyalty points which I wanted to cling on to. Given this, is buying an over inflated ticket so bad? Its not like Its going to a random punter, I've put in the miles, attended the soul-searching defeats (including to lower league clubs in the cub and the hard-to-get-to grounds in the Championship) and lived and breathed this club all my life. Not sure how you lads feel about it but it's extremely common for sporting events and concerts. I used to head down to the stadium the morning of a game (NFL) and I always found a ticket from someone on a street corner selling handfuls. Usually way over face value but sometimes well under if the game just started. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, geordie_b said: Arent Man Utd ST holders forced to buy home/European cup tickets? Not forced as such, as I think you can opt out (believe the Glazers did make it compulsory at one point, but it’s since been changed). However, if you do opt out, you’re down the pecking order in situations like this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoreboard82 Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 10 hours ago, Heron said: Yep and more people using more people's tickets, thus making it an entirely closed shop for newer match going fans. Aye, the league cup is usually a chance for kids to get to their 1st ever game but will definitely be less availability after all this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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