Cup Final Tickets? Ocean 9.30 Fran Gavin

[Dixie Dean]

The arrogance of Fran Gavin is unbelievable, Rovers are a team that have lived within their means and played by the FAI's rules throughout the season and this is how we are treated.

I hope he deals with the clubs that have not played by the rules this season properly. If that means relegating 3 or 4 clubs then so be it.

The league is a bigger shambles now then it ever was before the fai took over. It time for a serious shake up starting with turfing out the fai for platinum one, at least they could organise the madrid game properly.

[avvenalaf]

Easkey are playing St. Farnan's in a junior league match on Sunday morning. i will be selling tickets inside the gate. Fran Gavin slipped me a hundred. Sunshiners only please.

[bingoballs]

I sent Noel Mooney an email last night and he responded with what was basically the same reply as everybody elses. It seems to me like they are trying to placate us and when it gets nearer the time they will say well its too late now!
I also rang liveline today thinking that with Des Cahill presenting they would definitely bring it up. The researchers told me that they would almost certainly call me back and speak about it on the show but the never did, they were obviously too busy talking about lienster rugby and weddings in kilkee castle!
We need to get our protests heard on the national stage. I think we should bombard all national papers and radio stations etc over this and try to turn the screw on the muppets.
I've said before that there seems to be a dismissive attitude towards our club from the FAI to RTE and co, from what I have seen over the past two days there is no seems about it.

[rob mcdonald]

The only national coverage we'll get is MNS so get mailing EVERYBODY

[sligobhoy67]

I sent Noel Mooney an email last night and he responded with what was basically the same reply as everybody elses. It seems to me like they are trying to placate us and when it gets nearer the time they will say well its too late now!
I also rang liveline today thinking that with Des Cahill presenting they would definitely bring it up. The researchers told me that they would almost certainly call me back and speak about it on the show but the never did, they were obviously too busy talking about lienster rugby and weddings in kilkee castle!
We need to get our protests heard on the national stage. I think we should bombard all national papers and radio stations etc over this and try to turn the screw on the muppets.
I've said before that there seems to be a dismissive attitude towards our club from the FAI to RTE and co, from what I have seen over the past two days there is no seems about it.

anyone got Cahill email address?

[Well Red]

anyone got Cahill email address?

He is only interested in Bray Wanderers, West Ham and recently he has managed to get himself into the rugby circles, so dont hold your breath on him

[mint sauce]

apolagies if posted already, but seen this over on boards, on line petition (http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/cupfinaltickets/index.html) in regard to the ticket allocation

;)

[sligobhoy67]

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[Redkenrover]

Hes saying official avg attendance at Showgrounds was 1368 for year so he doubts there will be a problem for cup final.(does he not know we brought approx 10000 fans to Landsdown in 94 - He said he was at game)

He also said official attendance for cup semi was 3200.(Bear in mind he was at the game - ???)

He basically said he would be meeting clubs next week to decide ticket allocation. No chance of a change in venue...

In relation to extra temp seats (like in madrid FRIENDLY where our game with shams was rescheduled at last minute) he said the last thing cup final needs is empty seats behind goal (Like empty seats looks worse than empty space)

He said that last years final which was 2 big clubs Bohs Derry attracted only 10000(Ie Sligo Rovers small club)

He said our attendance at our home league on Friday would be taken into account when deciding allocation(If we beat bohs tonight it may not be too big a game and also many people who work outside of sligo may not make the game)

It just seems they are being as awkward as possible.....I think we'll be left with the 2500 tbh but hopefully wrong

Does anybody know what the official average home attendances for Bohs and Derry was for last season?
Also I can't wait for the new format for the FAI cup next season. Think it may involve Real Madrid or someone getting a bye straight to the final thus ensuring a bumper 50,000 plus crowd in the new Aviva Stadium. Obviously Fran has to have some cunning plan up his sleeve so there will be no empty seats!!:rolleyes:

[dong]

I was thinking that too. But the longer it goes on, it might end up being too late to sort out extra tickets/temp seating etc.

We can't really complain yet though, until the FAI meet the clubs and officially confirm how many seats we're getting.

Any word on this? Meeting take place yet?

[CF1989]

Any word on this? Meeting take place yet?

took place yesterday, seems that according to the weekender we'll have extra seats but not sure how many exactly. good news anyway

[Rovers1]

Only a guess, but i'd say our allocation will be approx. 5,000 now i'd say. Still not great though.

[CF1989]

Only a guess, but i'd say our allocation will be approx. 5,000 now i'd say. Still not great though.

if it was to be around 5,000 that'd be great imo. sell them and see from there then if people really want them. anyone after 5000 would be the sunshiners anyways

[sligobhoy67]

if it was to be around 5,000 that'd be great imo. sell them and see from there then if people really want them. anyone after 5000 would be the sunshiners anyways

our allocation will only be 5k if additional seating is put in place - if not then there is very little chance we will get more than 3.5k

[Rovers1]

if it was to be around 5,000 that'd be great imo. sell them and see from there then if people really want them. anyone after 5000 would be the sunshiners anyways

I don't think the FAI would give us that luxury. If we sell our allocation, i'd say that's it.

[Kevin L]

Sorry Lads for not coming back before this.
The allocation of tickets is as follows:

- Season Ticket Holders, 400 Club Members, Johnny Chadda Club Members, Volunteers, Match and Player Sponsors

All of the above can get their tickets on Thursaday evening from 6pm to 9pm in The Showgrounds and also on Friday from 10.30am to 5.30pm. You will be allocated 2 per person.

The balance of the allocation will be put on general sale on Friday night @ the Drogheda game from 6.30pm. You will be allocated 2 per person.
If our initial allocation is sold on Friday night, we will have a waiting list and will apply to the FAI on Saturday for a further allocation.

Our initial allocation is 4,500 tickets.

[prodsc]

Sorry Lads for not coming back before this.
The allocation of tickets is as follows:

- Season Ticket Holders, 400 Club Members, Johnny Chadda Club Members, Volunteers, Match and Player Sponsors

All of the above can get their tickets on Thursaday evening from 6pm to 9pm in The Showgrounds. You will be allocated 2 per person.

The balance of the allocation will be put on general sale on Friday night @ the Drogheda game from 6.30pm. You will be allocated 2 per person.
If our initial allocation is sold on Friday night, we will have a waiting list and will apply to the FAI on Saturday for a further allocation.

Our initial allocation is 4,500 tickets.

Thanks for the info, a few questions;

What price are they? Will kids and student tix be sold as part of the 2 per person for Season tkt holders on Thursday? What price will they be?

[CF1989]

good stuff....everyone get to the showgrounds thursday and friday and sell the 4,500 and im sure it'll be increased again

[Kevin L]

Children 10
Adults covered 25
Adults uncovered 20
No concession tickets
Prices set by FAI

[Bravo]

Cheers Kevin.

Are kids under 16 or 12's?

[Jeebus]

Kevin,

Will it be open seating (i.e. you can sit where you want) or are tickets going to have seat numbers on them and you are restricted to that seat?

[CF1989]

money grabbing FAI with no concession tickets

[sligoman]

Whats the story for us people who want to stand? Where are we being put?Well standing is against regulations anyway so don't worry about it...;)

[red metal]

So can you head to the showgrounds on thurs evening and buy your ticket for the game even tho!Your not a season ticket holder or part of the 400 club or johnny chadda trust?

[Kevin L]

Bravo,
We wont get the tickets until Thursday so I cant be certain on the kids ages-I am assuming u-12.

Jebus,
The tickets will be numbered and I'd be fairly certain each ticket will be allocated a specific seat.

A Dolan,
If you can get be 10 more, you can have the whole of the red stand in the Showgrounds for yourselves-special price only 10 euro!!
Hopefully I might be able to get a part of the stand sorted for the Forza lads and they might let you stand with them!!

Red Metal,
Unless you are in one of the groups, you will have to wait until Friday evening-sorry.

[dublinred]

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[sligo23]

Kevin, I'm a season ticket holder but I'm in Dublin all week and won't be down until friday evening at the earliest. Would the club be able to keep me a ticket if I rang them?

[showgies]

The tickets will be numbered and I'd be fairly certain each ticket will be allocated a specific seat.

This really needs to be confirmed BEFORE the tickets are sold. As it will affect season ticket holders etc who wish to sit with friends or family.

[Kevin L]

Sligo 23,

PM me your name and contact number and I'll sort it out for you.

The transaction fee will be a few packets of Christmas cards on Friday night!!

Showgies,

I will confirm for you and come back to you.

[Kevin L]

I just edited my original post to say that tickets for the above groups will also be on sale on Friday from 10.30am to 5.30pm.

Numbering etc

We will be selling the tickets by blocks-you can sit anywhere within that section ie first come first served.

[Rovers1]

I just edited my original post to say that tickets for the above groups will also be on sale on Friday from 10.30am to 5.30pm.

Numbering etc

We will be selling the tickets by blocks-you can sit anywhere within that section ie first come first served.

Sorry for wrecking your head Kevin, but will there be a section the "Forza" lads can ask to be included in??

[red metal]

Cheers kevin il be up in the showgrounds early friday evening

[sligobhoy67]

Kevin, have they increased the capacity in excess of the original 6000 or just increased our allocation?

[MMVIII]

Kevin, would the simplest way to sort out those who want to stand up and sing, be for lets say, 200 tickets be put aside, and whoever buys a ticket can ask for one for the singing section. Then if they don't all sell, put them on general sale with the other tickets for anyone?

Apologies if this has been done to the death. Still think its a complete joke there'll be assigned seats. Don't think too much heed will be payed to it on the day mind you

[prodsc]

Would it not be fairer to put the General Sale tix on sale first at the game Friday night? Not all regulars will be able to get to the ground during the day with work and, or not being in town. This would also encourage more 'Sunshiners' to go to the game.

Sorry! Misread the post. General sale does only begin at the game!

[Sean South]

Any word on a singing/standing section yet?

[sligored]

I am a season ticket holder - but have 2 adults and 2 kids with me at every match.Just a question if anyone knows.
Are the seats allocated or on a first bum first seat basis- i need to sit fairly near the kids.

[avvenalaf]

My reading is that the tickets are sold in blocks. Get all your tickets in the same block and arrive in time to all sit together (that's assuming anyone wants to sit beside you at a cup final)

[sligoman]

Unless I'm mistaken, it shouldn't be too hard to organise tickets for singing section. All it takes is keep a certain section (for example Section O-the best section;) seats 1-200) of tickets apart from the rest that are for sale and anyone that wants to stand/sing can ask for a singing section ticket. Not everyone that might want to sing will be able to make it to the Showgrounds tomorrow night and therefore could end up away from the main singing area.

Kevin L, can this be done for the singing crowd?

[sligo23]

Sligo 23,

PM me your name and contact number and I'll sort it out for you.

The transaction fee will be a few packets of Christmas cards on Friday night!!

Showgies,

I will confirm for you and come back to you.
It turns out I'll be down tomorrow after all, so I'll be able to sort it meself. Thanks anyway.

[thesilverfox]

Unless I'm mistaken, it shouldn't be too hard to organise tickets for singing section. All it takes is keep a certain section (for example Section O-the best section;) seats 1-200) of tickets apart from the rest that are for sale and anyone that wants to stand/sing can ask for a singing section ticket. Not everyone that might want to sing will be able to make it to the Showgrounds tomorrow night and therefore could end up away from the main singing area.

Kevin L, can this be done for the singing crowd?

im sure that cant be too hard to do

[Redkenrover]

does anyone know if a childrens ticket will count as one of your two tickets for season ticket holders?

[CF1989]

does anyone know if a childrens ticket will count as one of your two tickets for season ticket holders?

why wouldnt it?

[Redkenrover]

why wouldnt it?

Because its a childs ticket. I dont want to travel to showgrounds tomorrow night if i cant get it. I'll wait until match on Friday. If I go both evenings its a 280 mile round trip for me.

[Kevin L]

Sligo Red - first bum, first seat basis it is

Redkenrover - as Chairman of the South Mayo Branch of the Sligo Rovers Supportors Club, you are actually entitled to 2 tickets plus 1 kid - nice perk!!
All affiliation fees must be up to date.

[Kevin L]

Singing Section

No Problem getting this sorted for the uncovered seats - I'll have a better idea tomorrow evening in relation to the stand.

[Jeebus]

Singing Section

No Problem getting this sorted for the uncovered seats - I'll have a better idea tomorrow evening in relation to the stand.

Bad decision putting it in the uncovered section. There will be better athmosphere if you put it in stand with the roof.

The Forza lads are the people that follow the club in all kinds of weather around the country all season and you want to reward them by putting them behind the goals in uncovered seats, just to keep some sunshiners a*se dry!!

[Shiba]

I still think there is too much panic over the tickets still reckon there will be plentyIm sure there is a plan that all allocated ticklets are sold there will be temporary seating put in.Fai just need to know that all tickets are gone before going to the expense of putting in seating. If Im not mistaken the 94 final had same delimma before been swiched to Lansdowne

[Redkenrover]

All affiliation fees must be up to date.[/QUOTE]

At a special sitting of our committee myself and all the other members of the SMSRSC voted to spend the affiliation fees on beverages the day of the final, the result was a unanimous 2-0 victory for the motion.:D
We have booked a local phonebox for our next AGM. Would there be a grant available from the MC towards the rental costs?:p

[Kevin L]

Jeebus,

Our stand holds 3,000. A portion of this is taken by the FAI.
Our stand is broken into sections. Each section has so many kids places and the rest for adults. A figure of 200 was mentioned for the signing section which is impossible to do because of the kids tickets. We are working with the various groups to come up with a compromise but it is very hard unless we know exact numbers.
If you have any suggestions, throw them out and we will look at them.