Home Match Build Up 18/5/2021 Play Off L1 OUFC v Blackpool

[Sandy]

It is one ticket per season ticket holder. When they mention up to six tickets per application, that's for family members/friends with season tickets who all want to sit together.

Nobody has the option to enter a non season ticket holder in the ballot. Hope that makes sense

Thanks for clearing that up Callum the way I read it is that I could- as a season ticket holder just order an extra 5 without them being so.

 

[Canterbury exile]

we have 3 STs and as welive in East Kent and our grandson is at school till 3.30 we have decided to let others get a better chance of getting a ticket and as Frankie said fans who shout louder than we do nowadays. Also, even at the end of 90 mins its only half time. We will be avidly watching on Sky on Tuesday and Friday.

 

[oufc1991]

Whoever gets tickets enjoy being beck
In the ground please make as much noise as you can I shall be sat watching on sky with a fridge full of beer for both games
As I say enjoy
COYY

 

[LowerSouth]

I've entered the ballot.
And for the first time ever I have had to contemplate sitting somewhere other than the East Stand.
After due consideration I selected SSU as my second choice, hope they'll let me in!

If successful, just take your slippers, dressing gown & a packet of Werthers .

 

[holdsteady]

If it’s 3500 tickets available in the ballot then I reckon everyone who enters will get one, that’s not loads less than the amount sold and because of the day and kick off time there will be a few who just can’t make it at this short notice, so if you have a season ticket and applied I would just relax you will be fine.

 

[outsidethebox]

I'm a season ticket holder in the SSU and am of an age where the neves will probably give me a bloody heart attack if I attend. I therefore won't be entering the ballot so that should mean one extra fan with a louder singing voice and more energy than me will get in. Come on you yellows.

I'm not sure it's any healthier watching it at home. Even if we are winning comfortably I still get wound up if the camerawork, timing of replays, etc is irritating me.

Saving the heart attack for Wembley is not a bad idea though with Harefield Hospital and it's specialist heart unit not too far away.

 

[Osei Yaw]

The short notice bit is the key issue. We didn't know that this game would take place until 2pm Sunday and need to get things organised quickly. I don't know the logistics but suspect that it would be a complete ballache to identify all those who missed out on Boxing Day, offer them tickets for this game, give them time to respond and then offer the rest out to all remaining season ticket holders.

With around 3500 tickets actually up for grabs, the vast majority of season ticket holders will get a ticket especially as I imagine that there will still be some too vulnerable to attend. I can't believe that a single ticket will go to non-season ticket holders so no reason for this to grate with you.

Yeah but what if I don't get a ticket? Then it will grate greatly, especially because I'm a proper fan.

 

[Frankie]

I'm not sure it's any healthier watching it at home. Even if we are winning comfortably I still get wound up if the camerawork, timing of replays, etc is irritating me.

Saving the heart attack for Wembley is not a bad idea though with Harefield Hospital and it's specialist heart unit not too far away.

Wembley it is then.

 

[Scotchegg]

Yeah but what if I don't get a ticket? Then it will grate greatly, especially because I'm a proper fan.

Proper fan? Why didn't you say? In you come, enjoy the game!

 

[Osei Yaw]

Proper fan? Why didn't you say? In you come, enjoy the game!

As Robinson has a touchline ban I think it will be a travesty if I'm not offered his place in the dugout to be honest.

 

[mooro]

Ekpiita at centre back and Madine up top just returned from injury so they’ll also be in the mix. You lads any injuries you’re sweating on?

How has Ekpetita done this season?
He and his brother both came up through our youth system but left after graduating from our scholars, so interested in how they have done since

 

[MJB]

The only game I was able to attend from the ballot this season was AFC Wimbledon and obviously that didn’t happen.

But personally, I’m glad it’s being opened up to all ST in the ballot. The two games don’t compare and if I don’t make it in, so be it.

No need for fans to bicker about this - if you get in, just make some bloody noise!

 

[OUFCwaffle]

Unfortunately the timing doesn't work for me since of all the days I will be away on a work trip and won't be back until just before kick off. So someone else can have my place. Whoever gets it, please make as much noise as you can!

 

[Athers]

How has Ekpetita done this season?
He and his brother both came up through our youth system but left after graduating from our scholars, so interested in how they have done since

Started off poor, was at fault for Plymouth’s winner opening game of the season. Took him a while to adapt to life in league one but was excellent until his recent injury.

Probably third in player of the season stakes behind Maxwell and Yates. Definitely most improved

 

[NottsYellow]

So the 4,000 capacity includes everyone in the ground. The players, police, stewards, media etc. So if SKY have 4 people in the studio, that is 4 less tickets for the fans. Perhaps SKY could have their commentary box on the other side of the fence in the carpark.

 

[outsidethebox]

As Robinson has a touchline ban I think it will be a travesty if I'm not offered his place in the dugout to be honest.

I think you'll find @Scotchegg has already bagged that spot.

 

[Belgium Yellow]

So the 4,000 capacity includes everyone in the ground. The players, police, stewards, media etc. So if SKY have 4 people in the studio, that is 4 less tickets for the fans. Perhaps SKY could have their commentary box on the other side of the fence in the carpark.

Isn't that more or less where BBC had their studio for the Newcastle match?

 

[OX14]

Lots of unrest on social media with season ticket holders tonight who believe they should be allowed to attend this game for free. Some even stating they will ask the club for a refund for their season ticket. I'm glad alot of them stay off this forum as they are hard work

 

[MC Yellow]

Does anyone know if everyone in a group of up to six has to be a season ticket holder, or is it just the fan booking that has to have a season ticket?

Season ticket holders only.

Since when would a season ticket holder be in a position to buy another 5 tickets for non-season ticket holders at any time, let alone the current circumstances.

Use your head.

 

[ZeroTheHero]

Does anyone know how many ST holders we actually have?

This: https://www.oufc.co.uk/news/2020/june/season-tickets-top-2000/ says we'd sold 2,000 by renewal deadline day in June last year.

And this: https://www.oufc.co.uk/news/2020/july/season-ticket-benefits/ from July says we were 'pushing on towards the total amount sold over the course of last season'

With some people not wanting to come back yet for one reason or another, I think it will be an unlucky ST holder that misses out!