BB Croker letters

[mooret]

Block Booker letters arrived today for Wales and Slovakia games. Didn't get Hogan/Cusack seats but offered Upper Davin. And increased from 2 to 3 tickets

[casso36]

Block Booker letters arrived today for Wales and Slovakia games. Didn't get Hogan/Cusack seats but offered Upper Davin. And increased from 2 to 3 tickets


Why did they increase the number you asked for??

Hope the ****s are not chancing their arms!!!

[shakermaker1982]

yeah that seems a bit strange. I want 4 does that mean I will be offered 6?!

[Schumi]

Did you ask for 2 and get offered 3 or did you usually get 2 and ask for 3 this time?

[mooret]

I have always got 2 tickets. Asked for the allocation to be increased to 3 and got it.

[RedMick]

mooret, were you already a block booker or were you on the waiting list? I applied for Upper Davin (4) but havent heard anything yet

PS I was on the waiting list, anyone else heard anything?

[mooret]

Hi red mick, I am a block booker and have been for about 4 years now. I wanted anywhere hogan/cusack but they said due to overwhelming demand could only give me Davin

[reder]

I hope to god they dont start playing musical chairs with people. I specifically put in for 3 lower davin, there is no earthly way I am paying €75.00 for a stand seat and they can think again if they think the are putting me in any of the upper tier. If they do there will be 3 tickets spare or going right back to them and I will be entering the ground by alternative means. Was browsing ebay earlier and the price of the rugby tickets is actually sick. People who pay that much over the odds for tickets need to see a doctor not a rugby game.

There is no need to send block bookers (season ticket holders) into other sections in the ground.

[4tothefloor]

Can someone please enlighten me as to where the Davin Upper is?? It's not on the Croke Park stadium plan.....got offered these tickets too.

[Kingdom]

Its the Upper Canal End,

I can't understand why they would start messing peoples applications around. Those on the BB list should be given the tickets they ask for. Any remaining seats should be given to those on the waiting list as allowed and then the rest should be allocated accordingly in the Davin.

[reder]

Just checked and i got my 3 seats in the lower davin.

[Bluetonic]

Those on the BB list should be given the tickets they ask for.

Which is mathematically impossible should the 32,000 odd BBs have requested tickets for the lower Hogan/Cusack.

[reder]

There is no where near 33,000 bb. Lansdowne held 35,000 for qualifiers. From that take the away allocation and the corporates and then each block booker probably had 2 or 3 tickets. Reckon there is about 10,000-12,500 bb.

On a side note, are the welsh fans any happier about their ticketing situation. I have heard some right horror stories about the Cardiff city supporters who follow the international side. Not a pretty bunch. Hopefully they wont get tickets.

[SuperDave]

There is no where near 33,000 bb. Lansdowne held 35,000 for qualifiers. From that take the away allocation and the corporates and then each block booker probably had 2 or 3 tickets. Reckon there is about 10,000-12,500 bb.

On a side note, are the welsh fans any happier about their ticketing situation. I have heard some right horror stories about the Cardiff city supporters who follow the international side. Not a pretty bunch. Hopefully they wont get tickets.

As long as the fai remember to knock the block bookers back down to their old allocation when they move back to lansdowne. though knowing them they'll "forget" and the allocations won't be dropped.

[Bluetonic]

There is no where near 33,000 bb. Lansdowne held 35,000 for qualifiers. From that take the away allocation and the corporates and then each block booker probably had 2 or 3 tickets. Reckon there is about 10,000-12,500 bb.


Let me correct myself to say that I mean tickets taken through the block booking system, I include in that corporate as well as Joe Soap. Corporate block booking and Joe Soap blocking booking are treated through the same system.

Fact of the matter is that there is a strong likelihood that the specifics of everyones allocation could not be met, that's just looking at if from a realistic point of view, I'm just doing the simple maths here.

[Schumi]

What are the capacities of the various areas?

[Bluetonic]

Roughly as follows.

Lower Hogan 14,000.
Upper Hogan 8,500.

Lower Cusack 14,000.
Upper Cusack 8,500.

Lower Canal 9,000.
Upper Canal 5,000.

Premium and boxes 10,000.

Hill as terrace 13,000 approx.
Hill as seating 7,000 approx.

[Schumi]

Thanks. The lower Hogan & Cusack are 28,000 together and can't cover the demand from block bookers? Something odd there.

[SuperDave]

Thanks. The lower Hogan & Cusack are 28,000 together and can't cover the demand from block bookers? Something odd there.


don't forget they were given the option of increasing allocation, so even if there were 28,000 before, they quite probably have requested 50,000 of the tickets (and add on another 2 each for the 5,000 on the waiting list plus gaa ticket holders, and that's almost the lot)

[reder]

don't forget they were given the option of increasing allocation, so even if there were 28,000 before, they quite probably have requested 50,000 of the tickets (and add on another 2 each for the 5,000 on the waiting list plus gaa ticket holders, and that's almost the lot)

It is a bit strange that the main stands sold out before the end. I presume the EL fans are getting allocated seats in the lower davin. I got the impression from people I know and people here that the upper davin in particular and the lower davin were where people were going to sit (singing section). Logically, they should have been moving people the other way, from the end into the main stand!

[footballplease]

I have to say i'm not happy with my allocation. Granted, i should be happy i got tickets but i've been on the BB list for about 8 years and been to every single game and all i asked for was 2 tickets for the Cusack or Hogan Upper stands and i got 2 Upper Davin (ya wha?!!!) tickets!!! :mad:

Sorry - just needed a rant! FAI don't really look after their 'customers' (as JD calls us) as well he thinks!

[gspain]

The lower stand tickets are very much in demand for corporate etc so I can't see anybody being offered them that requested the cheaper seats.

The leagues and clubs are also back in the mix here.

[soccerc]

Looks like the eL fans allocation is in the Lower Davin (canal end) at €50 a pop

[WexDec]

It is a bit strange that the main stands sold out before the end. I presume the EL fans are getting allocated seats in the lower davin. I got the impression from people I know and people here that the upper davin in particular and the lower davin were where people were going to sit (singing section). Logically, they should have been moving people the other way, from the end into the main stand!

Very strange I would say. I actually just can't believe block bookers got turned down Cusack/Hogan to be pushed to the Upper Canal. Logically that would suggest the side stands are already gone ?!!! That couldn't be right.

Mooret did you apply for "Upper" Cusack/Canal ? I'd like to hear if anybody that applied for lower sides got their's as seems like only the uppers so far didn't get their's. I think if you applied for those they were gone they would put you in an alternative same priced stand not the lower side stands for 20 euro more. Least the extras were included.

[WexDec]

I now fear for how many tickets will go to the BB waiting list, I would say it'll be a ticket a head going on this unexpected news......or worse !

Is it plausible they might want to sell out all of Davin and lower stands and go to upper sides last for any general public sales etc. ?

[highlight100]

I now fear for how many tickets will go to the BB waiting list, I would say it'll be a ticket a head going on this unexpected news......or worse !

Is it plausible they might want to sell out all of Davin and lower stands and go to upper sides last for any general public sales etc. ?

Ticketmaster have been known to do this for some events in croke park in the past

[SUB of the day]

Applied for and got tx for upper cusack..........each of our bb got the xtra tx requested....and stand requested

[shakermaker1982]

was there a limit on how many 'extra' tickets BB could ask for or was it fair game?

[beautifulrock]

this does not look good for us "waiting listers", not good at all. Any of the rest of you here anything yet?

[Bluetonic]

this does not look good for us "waiting listers", not good at all. Any of the rest of you here anything yet?

Even if the BB allocation was subscribed by 50% extra (30,000 approx to 45,000 approx - which is unlikely) that still leaves approx 15,000 tickets.

People who were unrealistic with their demands on the waiting list and those whos request is not for the same number as their original request to be added to the waiting list may be in for less tickets if offered.

People under 2,000 on the block booking waiting list shouldn't be concerned in the least I would imagine.

[mooret]

Wexdec, to answer your question...I applied for 3 tickets for Upper Hogan/Cusack and was moved to Davin so I assume you are correct that they offered me a similar priced ticket, rather than Hogan/Cusack lower at 20 euros extra

[monutdfc]

Sounds like I was one of the lucky ones - I have 2 BB tickets, applied for and got 4 Lower Hogan.

Be warned folks, the payment has to be in by next Monday. I only got the letter yesterday (Monday 5th), if I was on holidays I would have lost my allocation

[SuperDave]

Sounds like I was one of the lucky ones - I have 2 BB tickets, applied for and got 4 Lower Hogan.

Be warned folks, the payment has to be in by next Monday. I only got the letter yesterday (Monday 5th), if I was on holidays I would have lost my allocation

Great thinking by the fai... f*ck off your most committed fans, those who travel to even the crappiest away games in godforesaken places like san marino.

[reder]

I have to say i'm not happy with my allocation. Granted, i should be happy i got tickets but i've been on the BB list for about 8 years and been to every single game and all i asked for was 2 tickets for the Cusack or Hogan Upper stands and i got 2 Upper Davin (ya wha?!!!) tickets!!! :mad:

Sorry - just needed a rant! FAI don't really look after their 'customers' (as JD calls us) as well he thinks!

If I was you i would be livid being honest with you. I am in the same boat in terms of time as a bb but got lower davin like i requested.

On a good note, it looks like the Upper and Lower Davin will be populated with EL fans and fans who went to Lansdowne, which means we can actually have our singing and standing section.

However the lower tiers are obviously going to be filled up with suits which is rubbish as I cannot see these people getting on linesmen, referees and opposition players backs.

All the games in Croke Park are sold out, so there will be no tickets on general sale.

[WexDec]

Great thinking by the fai... f*ck off your most committed fans, those who travel to even the crappiest away games in godforesaken places like san marino.

It beggars belief doesn't it, of all the weeks they'd do that !

[WexDec]

Wexdec, to answer your question...I applied for 3 tickets for Upper Hogan/Cusack and was moved to Davin so I assume you are correct that they offered me a similar priced ticket, rather than Hogan/Cusack lower at 20 euros extra

Cheers

[Bluetonic]

FAI Allocates Tickets for Croke Park Matches
Date: Tuesday, 06 February 2007
Section: FAI News
All existing FAI block bookers, clubs, supporter groups, leagues and affiliates are receiving confirmation of their ticket allocations this week. This follows a hugely increased demand for the home matches. Over 12,000 fans who had previously been on waiting lists for tickets have also had their ticket requests accommodated.

The home supporter capacity of 67,000 is now sold out with all stand and premium seats allocated leaving a limited number of Corporate Box seats available.

The Association is installing seats on the Northern terrace at Croke Park in line with UEFA/FIFA regulations and the Wales and German FAs have been allocated this seated capacity of 6500. Discussions are ongoing with the Slovakian and Cypriot FAs regarding their take up of seats. Depending on the take up by these Associations, this may result in some limited capacity being available for Irish fans for these two matches only.

Notification of the ticket allocations should be completed by the end of this week.

http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1673

[WexDec]

Just noticed that myself. One figure that jumps out at me immediately is the 12,000 on waiting lists ??? Is there another waiting list besides the BB one or could that figure more likely to be taken as the 5-6k BB waiters got on average a pair of tickets each ?

[WexDec]

The "Northern Terrace" :D Cheeky

[tetsujin1979]

does this mean anyone who has not gotten a letter yet (by the sounds of it, the majority of the waiting list) are NOT going to get tickets for Croker??

[Newryrep]

One figure that jumps out at me immediately is the 12,000 on waiting lists ??? Is there another waiting list besides the BB one or could that figure more likely to be taken as the 5-6k BB waiters got on average a pair of tickets each ?

Bit surprised at the 12000 myself, thought there would of been a lot of duplicates/drop out unless they also counted the additions requested by the exisitng BB's then it is a totally different Kettle of fish. see prevoius posts regarding the waiting list.

If all the notification is not until the end of the week they havent a mission of getting the payment on monday.

As was said previously bad timing with the Sam Marino game on this week.

[Newryrep]

does this mean anyone who has not gotten a letter yet (by the sounds of it, the majority of the waiting list) are NOT going to get tickets for Croker??

Cant see that being the case, i havent got a confirmation letter back yet (2 for upper Davin) and was approx 1600 on the waiting list . They have said they accomodated 12000 on waiting list.

Unless it is like the Simpsons episode where Homer is 2nd in the queue and the guy in front buy 50000 tickets.

[elroy]

Im in the same boat around 1500 on the waiting list and havent heard anything yet. I wouldnt worry too much just yet. We're talking about a capacity of double of what we had so hopefully a good proportion of those on the waiting list will be sorted.
Dont know where they have got their 12,000 people on the waiting list thou, I could perhaps understand it if it were 12,000 tickets to those on the waiting list

[WexDec]

I haven't heard of any BB waiters who have received their letter and considering BBs themselves only got them yesterday that is as expected. If you read the statement carefully you'll notice it lists the groups that have received confirmation this week and only then says about the 12k waiters afterwards so I would expect ours next week or by the end of this week. Certainly the Monday deadline won't apply. I would doubt it'd be a drop dead one for anyone they just want you to get your finger out next week instead of waiting till March.

[WexDec]

Dont know where they have got their 12,000 people on the waiting list thou, I could perhaps understand it if it were 12,000 tickets to those on the waiting list

It would seem highly likely they mean 12k tickets rather than positions on the list. If so I would say basically everybody on the waiting list got whatever number they asked for, if it was within reason, but obviously not their preferred stand going on what has been posted here by BBs. Don't think any waiters could have any complaints about that considering they are completely sold out now unlike the justifiably miffed BBs who didn't get their choice when only asking for one ticket extra. Shocking that.

[Bluetonic]

I haven't heard of any BB waiters who have received their letter and considering BBs themselves only got them yesterday that is as expected.

Exactly, the same split applied with the original letters in December.

[IsMiseSean]

If anyone is goin to have spare tickets for any of the matches, i'll buy them! I really want to go but I'm not a BB and have no other way of gettin tickets

[paul_oshea]

Paul,

An invoice was sent out early this week, which is due back for next
Monday. All original invoices must be returned.

Regards,

Ticket Office


Hmmmm, i emailed them stating that i lived in england and i wanted to ensure my parents didnt throw anything in the fire ( like xmas when they threw my application for tickets in the fire....) so i wanted to know if one had been sent out to myself. I just received that back now.

[shakermaker1982]

"Over 12,000 fans who had previously been on waiting lists for tickets have also had their ticket requests accommodated".

That means (from how I interpret it) all those on the list for the BB scheme got tickets......surely?

[WexDec]

Thats what it should mean yes that all 5-6k on waiting list got more or less what they asked for (in numbers if not stands), on average two tickets each.

As of yet nobody on the list has received anything in the post.

Really the notice is to tell the public that tickets won't be going on general sale, except in possible cases of away tickets not being taken up as stated. Also its saying BBs, clubs etc should have got something from them by now. The BB waiters if have to do just that, wait a little longer.