Don Diaz
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Thanks mate, what about that shed out the back of Watkins Folly, with the secret door? what's that designated as??!!
Don Diaz
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I'm still cross they gave the Green Man to the away fans, brilliant pub and at our end of the ground, just fucking stupid. See you in the Folly if you're coming down?
skiathospurs
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The Parish
120 Wembley Park Drive,
Don Diaz
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Ha ha ....you going to come over for this one or the Final?
Wotspur
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skiathospurs
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no mate too busy,need to work a few months 1st
Liam
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I'll be there with bells and whistles, looking like a fucking morris dancer. Dunno about the Morris dancer bit, or the bells and whistles but I'll be there!
Finchbee
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Watkins it is
Don Diaz
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Join the club
Liam
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They should have given a 12 hour window to fans at least. I'm in Palma on the phase 4 window and now panicking that they're gonna have shit wifi in the airbnb we got and it'll all go horribly wrong!!! Then I tell myself it'll most likely be fine and I will spend my day getting up late (if my daughter says it's ok of course),then get myself a beer and do fuck all else for the rest of day in the sunshine. ,
Don Diaz
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If you add Callum to your ticket on my list I'll get you two. Just let me know what price and location and I'll get as close as. Then you can do the beer and sunshine thing....
Edit: I'm on my phone and thought I was replying to Wotspur....sorry Liam, I can do the same thing for you if you like? Let me know
Liam
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That would be tickety boo for me mate! I just want the best seat available at that point, think 80 quid is top end price and happy (well not happy but you know what I mean) to pay that.
Don Diaz
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I'm only shelling out 80 notes if that's all that is left, they'll be on the side with the prawn sandwich brigade, but got your drift. If we have to we have to.
Btw did you see the ticket exchange thing is open for City if you need it.
Liam
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That's about right for me mate. Will sit anywhere I have to for this one!
Don Diaz
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This is from the THST march newsletter
3. FA CUP SEMI AND FINAL PRICING
It came as something of a surprise to learn that, without prior consultation with FA Council supporter representatives and without an explanation as to the rationale behind the decision, ticket prices for the FA Cup semi-finals and final have risen considerably for category A and B seating. While the lowest price point for the semi-final remains at £30 for a seat up in Level 5, there is a £5 increase on category C seats, up to £45, and a significant hike from £50 to £65 behind the goals - arguably the most atmospheric section of Wembley. The top price category has increased from £60 to £80.
At a time when the FA has publicly congratulated itself for being in robust financial health, has secured record broadcast and sponsorship deals for the FA Cup and at a time when fans are being increasingly squeezed for every penny, this was an unfortunate and ill-timed decision by the FA.
Initial contact with the FA drew a response that the prices were in line with other sporting events such as Wimbledon or NFL games. Comparing an FA Cup semi-final or final with other sporting events such as Wimbledon or an NFL game illustrates a lack of understanding of football and the attendance patterns of football fans, the essence of which revolves around regular attendance, not one-off treats.
The semi-final is the seventh game in the competition for Spurs fans and this showpiece game should be a reward, not an opportunity for the guardians of our game to exploit supporters further.
We joined forces with fan groups from the other three semi-finalists to criticise the price rises and issued a statement calling on the FA to review their decision. This can be read here.
We remain in contact with the FA and will be attending a meeting with FA CEO Martin Glenn alongside representatives of the fellow semi-finalist fan groups to put our case forward during w/c 9 April.
4. FA CUP SEMI-FINAL SALES MECHANISM AND PHASING
On Tuesday 27 March, the Club confirmed the sales process for the FA Cup semi-final v Manchester United. The way in which tickets would be allocated for this match had been the subject of some discussion since the number of season ticket holders increased from 18,500 at White Hart Lane to 40,000 at Wembley. For the first time, the number of tickets available for an FA Cup semi-final (33,325) would be insufficient to guarantee all season ticket holders a ticket to this showpiece match.
Over previous months, the Trust and the Club had agreed to allocate tickets for any possible semi-final by loyalty points: the method by which any oversubscribed ‘away’ match is determined. In the event of a large number of season ticket holders being tied on the same current points, bronze points from the previous summer would be used as a secondary factor to further divide those season ticket holders in a scenario called ‘deadlock’.
In reality, the Club was able to allocate the 33,325 tickets on current season ticket points without having to revert to a ‘deadlock’ situation. Every season ticket holder with more than 47 points has been guaranteed a ticket for the semi-final.
The Club consulted with us fully on this process and we support the approach taken as the fairest and most transparent option available.
In addition, we also agreed with their rationale for breaking the purchase windows into four sets of c 8,000 to reduce the pressure on the booking platform and to improve the overall user experience when booking tickets online. In previous seasons, we have been overwhelmed with complaints about servers crashing, sites freezing and lengthy queues on phone lines when 18,500 fans have tried to purchase semi-final tickets in one go. It was irresponsible to proceed with all 33,325 supporters attempting to book in a free-for-all, and no other Premier League club would even consider opening up in one go. Purchasing for a set seat against a specific membership number requires a different level of technical support to buying a ticket for a gig, hence the difficulties supporting such a high volume of traffic in one hit. So, the phasing process was introduced to enable a smoother and quicker purchase experience and to enable those with the most points to select their seats first. Fans are welcome to wait for friends and families in lower windows should they wish to purchase seats together for this game.
We have asked the Club to confirm that the platform will be able to cope with up to 8,000 visits in 2.5/3 hours and they are confident it can. Time will tell! Here’s to a far improved purchase experience for all those lucky enough to qualify for a ticket.
The Club has also released pub split information for this match, which can be read here.
3. FA CUP SEMI AND FINAL PRICING
It came as something of a surprise to learn that, without prior consultation with FA Council supporter representatives and without an explanation as to the rationale behind the decision, ticket prices for the FA Cup semi-finals and final have risen considerably for category A and B seating. While the lowest price point for the semi-final remains at £30 for a seat up in Level 5, there is a £5 increase on category C seats, up to £45, and a significant hike from £50 to £65 behind the goals - arguably the most atmospheric section of Wembley. The top price category has increased from £60 to £80.
At a time when the FA has publicly congratulated itself for being in robust financial health, has secured record broadcast and sponsorship deals for the FA Cup and at a time when fans are being increasingly squeezed for every penny, this was an unfortunate and ill-timed decision by the FA.
Initial contact with the FA drew a response that the prices were in line with other sporting events such as Wimbledon or NFL games. Comparing an FA Cup semi-final or final with other sporting events such as Wimbledon or an NFL game illustrates a lack of understanding of football and the attendance patterns of football fans, the essence of which revolves around regular attendance, not one-off treats.
The semi-final is the seventh game in the competition for Spurs fans and this showpiece game should be a reward, not an opportunity for the guardians of our game to exploit supporters further.
We joined forces with fan groups from the other three semi-finalists to criticise the price rises and issued a statement calling on the FA to review their decision. This can be read here.
We remain in contact with the FA and will be attending a meeting with FA CEO Martin Glenn alongside representatives of the fellow semi-finalist fan groups to put our case forward during w/c 9 April.
4. FA CUP SEMI-FINAL SALES MECHANISM AND PHASING
On Tuesday 27 March, the Club confirmed the sales process for the FA Cup semi-final v Manchester United. The way in which tickets would be allocated for this match had been the subject of some discussion since the number of season ticket holders increased from 18,500 at White Hart Lane to 40,000 at Wembley. For the first time, the number of tickets available for an FA Cup semi-final (33,325) would be insufficient to guarantee all season ticket holders a ticket to this showpiece match.
Over previous months, the Trust and the Club had agreed to allocate tickets for any possible semi-final by loyalty points: the method by which any oversubscribed ‘away’ match is determined. In the event of a large number of season ticket holders being tied on the same current points, bronze points from the previous summer would be used as a secondary factor to further divide those season ticket holders in a scenario called ‘deadlock’.
In reality, the Club was able to allocate the 33,325 tickets on current season ticket points without having to revert to a ‘deadlock’ situation. Every season ticket holder with more than 47 points has been guaranteed a ticket for the semi-final.
The Club consulted with us fully on this process and we support the approach taken as the fairest and most transparent option available.
In addition, we also agreed with their rationale for breaking the purchase windows into four sets of c 8,000 to reduce the pressure on the booking platform and to improve the overall user experience when booking tickets online. In previous seasons, we have been overwhelmed with complaints about servers crashing, sites freezing and lengthy queues on phone lines when 18,500 fans have tried to purchase semi-final tickets in one go. It was irresponsible to proceed with all 33,325 supporters attempting to book in a free-for-all, and no other Premier League club would even consider opening up in one go. Purchasing for a set seat against a specific membership number requires a different level of technical support to buying a ticket for a gig, hence the difficulties supporting such a high volume of traffic in one hit. So, the phasing process was introduced to enable a smoother and quicker purchase experience and to enable those with the most points to select their seats first. Fans are welcome to wait for friends and families in lower windows should they wish to purchase seats together for this game.
We have asked the Club to confirm that the platform will be able to cope with up to 8,000 visits in 2.5/3 hours and they are confident it can. Time will tell! Here’s to a far improved purchase experience for all those lucky enough to qualify for a ticket.
The Club has also released pub split information for this match, which can be read here.
Wotspur
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It could have been a good idea , to do the sales as above, in the AM , phase 1 , in the afternoon , how about those in 1 with kids in 2 , the following day the rest with 2’s , and in PM with 2/ 3 etc .......all those in groups 1,2,3, have 4 opportunities of securing tickets , but on he final day , it’ll be hard to get on , the. Hard to FIND 2/3/4 together , All 8-10000 people in 3 hrs , yeah right that’s gonna happen NOT
Finchbee
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Looks like lower tier is sold out
Don Diaz
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How do you know that?
Finchbee
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Mate mentioned it to me but have go another to check and it isnt
Finchbee
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Is it best to log in before phase opens?
Wotspur
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Finchebee, afaik the only peeps who can see how many there are left, are those STH with 1,2,3 phase but who has to wait for phase 4.
On the main ticket sales , I know of at least one clever group , no names no pact drill. Of the 20-30 they’ve got in their group , those in phase 1 booked seat in a certain section row 25 seat 230 , 232,234 and 236
Others then booked row 24 seats 231,233, 235 and 237
And row 23 230,234 etc.......so those in phase 2,3,4 can buy in the area where there are only singletons ......clever thinking me thinks .....
A lady I know on phase 3 , went on at 10 and got her ticket booked at 10.10 let’s see how we go tomorrow eh @Liam and @Don Diaz
On the main ticket sales , I know of at least one clever group , no names no pact drill. Of the 20-30 they’ve got in their group , those in phase 1 booked seat in a certain section row 25 seat 230 , 232,234 and 236
Others then booked row 24 seats 231,233, 235 and 237
And row 23 230,234 etc.......so those in phase 2,3,4 can buy in the area where there are only singletons ......clever thinking me thinks .....
A lady I know on phase 3 , went on at 10 and got her ticket booked at 10.10 let’s see how we go tomorrow eh @Liam and @Don Diaz
Don Diaz
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It's Friday 6th for us.....we'll me at least. You might be Thursday, but didn't think so?
Wotspur
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Ah today is season ticket day at 10am , hoping to go 211 row 24/25 and join up with South coast Spurs , I hope there are tickets Andy more importantly junior tickets.........just checked and non there , think I’m either going to have to go higher in the Gods, or low down , neither the greatest options .
@Liam @don , think you’re this morning too, any preferences on where you fancy
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Wotspur
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I got it all Arse about face, thanks to Don , who corrected me. Today I can try and get ST , and it’s tomorrow we’re gonna try and get semi tickets, one of us will be on the computer tomorrow and see what we can get, let’s wait and see what happens
Don Diaz
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One of us ie Rich or me will get tickets, don't worry about the cash, we'll sort that later.
Finchbee
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got block 110
Don Diaz
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well done