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    Matches w/e 21 Sept

    Quote Originally Posted by micls View Post
    If we win convincingly tonight and there's decent marketing done, there's a chance of a sellout. I would consider it unlikely, but I think it's completely reasonable of the club to to hold the tickets and see.

    I don't agree at all that the club has handled ticket distribution poorly. They'll wait and see what happens tongiht.

    If we don't win tonight, I'm sure the club will allocate you further tickets. If we win and there seems to be some buzz about it, they will wait and see. If it comes to early next week and ticket sales are slow, they'll send up more tickets. If ticket sales looks positive, they won't. That's all completely sensible from our perspective, even though it doesn't suit you guys.

    How your club has chosen to distribute the tickets is a separate issue and does sound like it's been poorly handled.
    It seems that despite Cork losing to Bohs last weekend and the inevitable reality that there will be lots of empty seats at Turner's Cross next Friday, it seems that no extra tickets are available to away supporters

    Ticket Update: Monday 17 September
    Dundalk Football Club can confirm that there are no further tickets available to purchase for the game against Cork City on Friday at Turner’s Cross, having received its full allocation.
    Cork City has asked the Club to remind Dundalk supporters that anyone who has purchased tickets in the home sections of Turner’s Cross is liable to be refused entry into the stadium or asked to leave, in accordance with the stadium regulations.
    The Lilywhite Lounge will be open for those fans who want to watch the game with other Dundalk supporters.
    https://www.dundalkfc.com/cork-city-tickets-sold-out/

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    I am very surprised that Cork City have adopted this course of action. There will be many empty seats in the stadium and a couple of hundred extra seats would not make a material difference to the overwhelming support advantage that the home team will enjoy.

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    If they feel they can sell all the rest of the tickets, then all the more power to them, but half of that St Anne's end sold out and a few extra quid made off Dundalk would surely make more sense to them if a smaller crowd is expected?
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    Quote Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954 View Post
    If they feel they can sell all the rest of the tickets, then all the more power to them, but half of that St Anne's end sold out and a few extra quid made off Dundalk would surely make more sense to them if a smaller crowd is expected?
    If they honestly believe that they can sell out this game then I worry for the future of Cork City mark 7. It looks like they are putting on the pitch rivalry ahead of club finances. It will also look very poor on tv when we are crammed into the corner with thousands of empty seats elsewhere.

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    If we were given the whole of the St. Anne's we'd probably fill it. Giving us extra tickets makes perfect sense from an economic point of view, they're just being petty.

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    Did see one suggestion from a cork fan online that 300 was the number the Gardai wanted and any more would require extra security at major cost to the club

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    Quote Originally Posted by outspoken View Post
    Did see one suggestion from a cork fan online that 300 was the number the Gardai wanted and any more would require extra security at major cost to the club
    There won't be many people buying that line, although its a handy way to pass the buck on what appears to be a really petty decision, when there will be huge numbers of empty seats

    Because of how it has been handled there are now additional security concerns - many visiting fans have bought home section tickets online.

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    Pure pettiness by Cork not releasing more away tickets.

    That St Anne's End is rarely ever full, maybe big euro games and v Dundalk when the gap is closer, but absolutely ridiculous by them not releasing more away tickets, there is not a hope in hell this game will sell out now.
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    Quote Originally Posted by outspoken View Post
    Did see one suggestion from a cork fan online that 300 was the number the Gardai wanted and any more would require extra security at major cost to the club
    It would be good to be able to access the CCFC forum where reasonable discussion and maybe explinations such as this can happen! I dont see though how significant additional security is needed for an extra few hundred fans, all in one area, when other areas of the ground are not sold out. Additional security is more likely to be needed if away fans have taken up tickets in home fans' sections. Its a pity as the league needs to look as well supported as possible significant travelling support does that visially especially live on TV never mind the added atmosphere. Having a vocal away support also gets that much larger home support going so it would hardly be a significant advantage to Dundalk. Maybe if the entire St Anne's end was all Dundalk it might have an undesired impact but one of the reasons cup games in England are so enjoyable for fans is the significantly larger ticket allocations that must be given to the visiting club.

    Anyway it will be forgotten by Friday night......well until there is a future cup game or title decider against Cork in Oriel and tickets are scarce. Although if the capacity of the away section in Oriel (yes I know its the worst in the league) is 700 Dundalk will allocate 700 and wont fear a bit of opposition support!

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    Quote Originally Posted by DFCForever View Post
    If we were given the whole of the St. Anne's we'd probably fill it. Giving us extra tickets makes perfect sense from an economic point of view, they're just being petty.
    Has anyone thought to ask Cork or would that just spoil the fun ? I would be surprised if they are just leaving seats empty and losing revenue for sheer spite.Does any LOI really NOT need the money ? (although the 'you are more spiteful than we are' does make a better foot.ie thread )

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    Quote Originally Posted by marinobohs View Post
    Has anyone thought to ask Cork or would that just spoil the fun ? I would be surprised if they are just leaving seats empty and losing revenue for sheer spite.Does any LOI really NOT need the money ? (although the 'you are more spiteful than we are' does make a better foot.ie thread )
    Dundalk said last week that they would be seeking more tickets from Cork; the website statement in the OP indicates that no more were forthcoming (while not explicitly stating that).

    Be prepared to be surprised when you see the numbers of empty seats next Friday on TV - the 'financially prudent' narrative of FORAS will also appear a little skewed when they are intent on leaving seats empty rather than sell them to willing buyers

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    Again not saying it’s definitely true but you know what the Gardai are like anything for over time. I mean they had the bloody K-9 unit and 6 or 7 van fulls of Gardai down for the Longford v Cork game a few weeks ago when cork only brought around 150 and were already well segregated with absolutely no threat of any violence between them sides. I think Rovers have definitely cited Garda interference in ticket allocations against Dundalk previously but as a lot of you have mentioned already theyl have to deal with Dundalk fans in the home end now which should be absolutely hilarious craic should ya score early.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ezeikial View Post
    Dundalk said last week that they would be seeking more tickets from Cork; the website statement in the OP indicates that no more were forthcoming (while not explicitly stating that).

    Be prepared to be surprised when you see the numbers of empty seats next Friday on TV - the 'financially prudent' narrative of FORAS will also appear a little skewed when they are intent on leaving seats empty rather than sell them to willing buyers
    So do you know for a fact why Cork haven't issued more tickets ? Or would some actual facts just spoil a good rant ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ezeikial View Post
    Dundalk said last week that they would be seeking more tickets from Cork; the website statement in the OP indicates that no more were forthcoming (while not explicitly stating that).

    Be prepared to be surprised when you see the numbers of empty seats next Friday on TV - the 'financially prudent' narrative of FORAS will also appear a little skewed when they are intent on leaving seats empty rather than sell them to willing buyers
    Not arguing that Dundalk didn't ask for more, or indeed that there may be empty seats, just wondering why ?Is it down to AGS and/or any safety or access issues ? Are they convinced a last gasp home support surge is likely ? would be surprised, and disappointed, if any LOI club left seats unsold purely out of spite even allowing for the strong rivalry between the two clubs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by marinobohs View Post
    Has anyone thought to ask Cork or would that just spoil the fun ? I would be surprised if they are just leaving seats empty and losing revenue for sheer spite.Does any LOI really NOT need the money ? (although the 'you are more spiteful than we are' does make a better foot.ie thread )
    This would appear to be their reasoning it seems.
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    Quote Originally Posted by EatYerGreens View Post
    So do you know for a fact why Cork haven't issued more tickets ?
    No, do you?

    In the absence of any clarification from Cork City FC, we can only speculate.

    Quote Originally Posted by EatYerGreens View Post
    Or would some actual facts just spoil a good rant ?
    I'd warmly welcome any facts that clarify the situation, although I have no confidence that you will be able to provide any new ones.

    If by 'rant', you mean to be annoyed or angry about a situation where fans are locked out of a stadium that will have loads of empty seats - then you're right

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ezeikial View Post
    No, do you?

    In the absence of any clarification from Cork City FC, we can only speculate.



    I'd warmly welcome any facts that clarify the situation, although I have no confidence that you will be able to provide any new ones.

    If by 'rant', you mean to be annoyed or angry about a situation where fans are locked out of a stadium that will have loads of empty seats - then you're right
    Hmmmmm maybe those quiet sensitive souls at CCFC don't want to be mixed in with a bunch of 'annoyed or angry' fans from D Town

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    Quote Originally Posted by marinobohs View Post
    Not arguing that Dundalk didn't ask for more, or indeed that there may be empty seats, just wondering why ?Is it down to AGS and/or any safety or access issues ? Are they convinced a last gasp home support surge is likely ? would be surprised, and disappointed, if any LOI club left seats unsold purely out of spite even allowing for the strong rivalry between the two clubs.
    what does AGS stand for by the way? it does seem very petty from Cork City to say the least. bet John Caulfield had something to do with this!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Martinho II View Post
    what does AGS stand for by the way?
    An Garda Síochána
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ezeikial View Post
    No, do you?
    Nope. But I'm not the one having a hissy fit and assuming stuff that I just don't know.

    Maybe just wait until the situation becomes clear, and then complain online afterwards - as appropriate ? It's dull, I know.

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