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Post by percy on Apr 20, 2022 16:48:24 GMT
I know the reason, but why should day trippers be prioritised over me? I’ve had that seat for over 10 years. Looking at it another way why should over 500 Gasheads miss out on watching home games next season, just so an handful of fans can keep their seats in the South Stand? Thats a fair point! We'll all have to give up our spots when the Fruit Bowl is built!  Dont understand why people cant be moved to seats alongside people they already sit with tho! Hopefully those affected are having sensible conversations with the club on that |
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Post by gashead99 on Apr 20, 2022 17:02:28 GMT
Looking at it another way why should over 500 Gasheads miss out on watching home games next season, just so an handful of fans can keep their seats in the South Stand? Thats a fair point! We'll all have to give up our spots when the Fruit Bowl is built! Dont understand why people cant be moved to seats alongside people they already sit with tho! Hopefully those affected are having sensible conversations with the club on that We both know that irrespective of what division we're in next season, the extra 500 won't turn up until we find ourselves in a similar position to where we are now. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2022 17:28:06 GMT
I know the reason, but why should day trippers be prioritised over me? I’ve had that seat for over 10 years. Looking at it another way why should over 500 Gasheads miss out on watching home games next season, just so an handful of fans can keep their seats in the South Stand? Because we don’t get crowds of 9500 every week do we. Where are all of these people on Tuesday nights in November? Where were they in the Conference? |
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Post by bluebiro on Apr 20, 2022 17:32:05 GMT
Looking at it another way why should over 500 Gasheads miss out on watching home games next season, just so an handful of fans can keep their seats in the South Stand? Because we don’t get crowds of 9500 every week do we. Where are all of these people on Tuesday nights in November? Where were they in the Conference? where were they in the last season at Eastville where not only you could pick your seat but have the row to yourself. |
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Post by Topper Gas on Apr 20, 2022 17:57:52 GMT
Thats a fair point! We'll all have to give up our spots when the Fruit Bowl is built! Dont understand why people cant be moved to seats alongside people they already sit with tho! Hopefully those affected are having sensible conversations with the club on that We both know that irrespective of what division we're in next season, the extra 500 won't turn up until we find ourselves in a similar position to where we are now. So would you prefer the club's plans for next season are based on us having a poor or a successful season? |
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Post by rossinio on Apr 20, 2022 17:59:59 GMT
I imagine the £s do speak loudest as Bristol Rovers are a business and need to maximise revenue wherever and whenever possible.
It strikes me that far too many people forget this small detail. Yes, in an ideal world ‘loyal fans’ who turn up week in and week out should get to at least feel that they are appreciated and rewarded but that, quite rightly, would not be the club’s priority in this instance.
If they can get more bums on seats (or feet on terracing) then that has to be applauded for a couple of reasons.
Firstly, these ‘day trippers’ could quite easily turn into regulars or even season ticket holders after a great atmosphere and result. Increasing the fan base obviously has to a constant ambition.
Secondly, i know most regular attendees have their own match day routine, but i suspect that for many that does not include visiting the bars, food outlets or the club shop. The day trippers are far more likely to put their hand in their pockets and fork out for all the little extras that can make a day at the footy so expensive - especially if they bring children.
I am sure that there is a good chance that people will be happy to move about a bit on Saturday to accommodate groups of friends who have been split up if you ask nicely. And failing that you could just treat it as an opportunity to speak to someone new and get a fresh perspective.
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Post by gashead99 on Apr 20, 2022 18:14:58 GMT
None of us are against the club making money and will be over the moon with another successful season.
The issue here isn't about that - it's about the way we have been treated as loyal and time served season ticket holders.
The issue with FGR is entirely of the clubs own making by not giving them their correct allocation in the first place and gambling on a reduced travelling support. That has massively backfired and in order to correct it, season ticket holders suffer.
So what, it is just a single game you might say, but again that misses the point. It's the biggest game of the season (so far) and one I want to watch with the group I have watched with for years - not sat in a different row on my own.
It cannot have been that difficult to group linked tickets together but, I suspect, it's all happened too late and become a rush job.
You never know, we might get a free burnt sub standard pasty...
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Post by badengas on Apr 20, 2022 18:29:55 GMT
Is there any definitive news on if and when all the to and fro will actually mean tickets for sale ?
Until now the fantastic club staff have only been able to tell me to watch the website, which currently has nothing available.
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Post by bidefordgas on Apr 20, 2022 18:58:09 GMT
FGR have received a further 200 tickets tonight giving them a total allocation of 777.
Apparently they have to sell all tickets before tomorrow night due to safety issues, none available on Friday.
Read what you will into that.
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Post by keygas on Apr 20, 2022 19:03:25 GMT
FGR have received a further 200 tickets tonight giving them a total allocation of 777. Apparently they have to sell all tickets before tomorrow night due to safety issues, none available on Friday. Read what you will into that. I take it their allocation is seats in the South stand so in that case the visiting terrace & sterile area should soon be available for Rovers fans to purchase. |
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Post by blueridge on Apr 20, 2022 19:06:30 GMT
In some respects this is great - just not enough tickets to supply the demand - long may it continue - another sell out to the lucky ones!
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Post by Tilly's Thighs on Apr 20, 2022 21:50:03 GMT
FGR have received a further 200 tickets tonight giving them a total allocation of 777. Apparently they have to sell all tickets before tomorrow night due to safety issues, none available on Friday. Read what you will into that. I take it their allocation is seats in the South stand so in that case the visiting terrace & sterile area should soon be available for Rovers fans to purchase. I thought that somebody said the visiting terrace had already been sold to Rovers fans, as FGR were being given an allocation of seats only. |
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Post by Blackbeard on Apr 20, 2022 22:33:49 GMT
Just tried to buy tickets for both games, nothing available on the club website. Am I missing something or have we already sold out ? Great news for the team if we have, bad news for me though. I believe the club are waiting for both FGR & Sunny to say how many tickets they are likely to need, as Rovers under F A rules have to allow 10% of the capacity to visiting teams. As Scunthorpe we’re relegated yesterday I am sure more tickets in the South stand will become available & I would think FGR will probably get whole of the South stand meaning tickets could then be available again like yesterday in the visiting east terrace. FGR are a village team and get about 117 at home plus a couple of dubious vegan Jack Russells away they usually muster a following of between 23 and 47 people depending on the weather they won’t like it at the Mem, the FGR players will meet an environment wholly alien to them and will wilt to a 2-0 defeat |
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Post by purdownpoacher1 on Apr 20, 2022 22:38:39 GMT
I hope you are right 🤔💙utg
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Post by Blackbeard on Apr 20, 2022 23:35:20 GMT
I hope you are right 🤔💙utg Mate I can’t see anyone bettering our possession don’t care if FGR are p!ssing the league, it’s about form right now and we are top of the pile As for fans, for quantity and quality , JB says we are premier league , can’t argue with that |
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Apr 21, 2022 8:01:49 GMT
3 days before the game I’ve now had an email from the club saying that I’ve been moved seats in the south stand for the forest green match and given a different ticket for the game? Not happy! 😡 I think this chain of events is disgusting. We were told in lockdown how much value the real regular football fan was lost. I'm afraid since TG has made CEO, there have been a few incidents of loyalty falling down the priority level if there's a £ to be made. For the individual or the minority, they will care. For the majority, they won't. Until they themselves fall into the minority, then we will see more posts like this. |
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Apr 21, 2022 8:07:30 GMT
I imagine the £s do speak loudest as Bristol Rovers are a business and need to maximise revenue wherever and whenever possible. It strikes me that far too many people forget this small detail. Yes, in an ideal world ‘loyal fans’ who turn up week in and week out should get to at least feel that they are appreciated and rewarded but that, quite rightly, would not be the club’s priority in this instance. If they can get more bums on seats (or feet on terracing) then that has to be applauded for a couple of reasons. Firstly, these ‘day trippers’ could quite easily turn into regulars or even season ticket holders after a great atmosphere and result. Increasing the fan base obviously has to a constant ambition. Secondly, i know most regular attendees have their own match day routine, but i suspect that for many that does not include visiting the bars, food outlets or the club shop. The day trippers are far more likely to put their hand in their pockets and fork out for all the little extras that can make a day at the footy so expensive - especially if they bring children. I am sure that there is a good chance that people will be happy to move about a bit on Saturday to accommodate groups of friends who have been split up if you ask nicely. And failing that you could just treat it as an opportunity to speak to someone new and get a fresh perspective. Interesting post. I'm guessing it wouldn't apply to, say a restaurant you helped support from start but one night you had made reservations early and then found out that you had been moved next to the wcs in favour for some others that were happy to fair weather when it suited? Only in football. If this is how the club is willing to treat (because let's be honest, they could have approached this with meeting and gaining some sort of consent prior) fans that pay their way for possibly years, you ain't worth jack to the club, and nor am I... |
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Post by northseagas on Apr 21, 2022 8:39:07 GMT
Just been reading up on the FGR forum and they moaning about the fact they have only been given 777 tickets in the south stand
With one idiot banging on about sanctions and reporting the club to the FA . Could not even sell out when we played them in the play off semis 🤣
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Post by A Source (aka Angry Badger) on Apr 21, 2022 8:59:50 GMT
Just been reading up on the FGR forum and they moaning about the fact they have only been given 777 tickets in the south stand With one idiot banging on about sanctions and reporting the club to the FA . Could not even sell out when we played them in the play off semis 🤣 Just read it as well. Latest batch of tickets on general sale which pretty much proves either lack of season ticket holders, members or lack of interest especially as they are on general sale. As for comments regarding the mem, I live near FGR so have been a home supporter on a handful of occasions. The treatment of away supporters is shocking compared to home fans. Unless its Mr Vince treating humans like animals to make a point. The away end at the mem is part of the East terrace so they have the same view. Granted we're not perfect. I actually hope some of FGR come to the fan zone to see we are heading in the right direction. As for moaning about Tom Gorringe on ticketing - Salford was also mentioned - I believe a lot of official talks go on that the general public are not privy to. Not like FGR couldn't get the tickets right for ourselves, Swindle & the 82ers visit 🤔 |
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Post by dudelebowski on Apr 21, 2022 9:19:25 GMT
I suspect they’ve dragged their heels either in initial sales, communication to their own fans or back to Rovers, either way Tom G isn’t going to hang around for updates knowing full well we can sell the entire East Terrace including the away section itself. Also the issue with STH’s in the south stand potentially being relocated etc…that he has to deal with.
As mentioned above, some front from FGR expecting the world to bow before them, especially after the C*ty & Swindon debacle at their patch. They have a massive shock coming next season when dealing with the likes of Sunderland, Pompey & Sheff Wednesday.
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