George Street-Bridge wrote:

Stan A. Einstein wrote: But the real problem is not that mistakes were made but rather that instead of learning the automatic response is to simply say 'a few minor hiccups but by and large we got it right.'

Which as far as I know no-one at the club has actually said.

Exile 1976 wrote:

Stan A. Einstein wrote:There were always going to be enough tickets. There were two problems. Firstly the distribution to exiled fans, which I sincerely hope the club sort out for future occasions. Secondly the needless panic brought about by not simply putting the tickets on general sale.

I suggested on another thread that as some season ticket holders and Trust members were likely to be a bit precious that perhaps one day when they alone could buy tickets wouldn't do too much damage, but just look at the mayhem caused. Supporters not sure that there were enough tickets buying for mates because they are decent people only to find that the mates could not go or had tickets anyway.

But the real problem is not that mistakes were made but rather that instead of learning the automatic response is to simply say 'a few minor hiccups but by and large we got it right.'

If the club believe that people queuing overnight to get tickets when the more sensible ambled in in the afternoon and picked up tickets without having to queue is a good idea then they are in error. Anyone with an ounce of sense would have worked out that the idea the club would sell as many tickets for a midweek replay away as they were able to sell for the same fixture at home on a Saturday was living in cloud cuckoo land.

I know that I will be castigated for this but it doesn't stop it from being true. Only an idiot would have queued all night for a ticket. I don't doubt that these people are great fans but they were being plain daft. The club have a duty to these people. If County had said that there were plenty of tickets and could supporters try to stagger their arrival at Rodney Parade it would have been so much better. So next time a bit of common eh?

Secondly as for exiled fans. Next time let's try putting a internet selling system in place. Also let's try liaising with the opposition club about the collection of tickets.

And if what I have written upsets you, frankly my dears, I don't give a rats arse.

Again this has been mentioned numerous times but he club has already said they are going to look at upgrading the systems and they also liaised with Spurs about Wembley pick ups but this wasn't available to us.

Stan A. Einstein wrote:

Exile 1976 wrote:

Stan A. Einstein wrote:There were always going to be enough tickets. There were two problems. Firstly the distribution to exiled fans, which I sincerely hope the club sort out for future occasions. Secondly the needless panic brought about by not simply putting the tickets on general sale.

I suggested on another thread that as some season ticket holders and Trust members were likely to be a bit precious that perhaps one day when they alone could buy tickets wouldn't do too much damage, but just look at the mayhem caused. Supporters not sure that there were enough tickets buying for mates because they are decent people only to find that the mates could not go or had tickets anyway.

But the real problem is not that mistakes were made but rather that instead of learning the automatic response is to simply say 'a few minor hiccups but by and large we got it right.'

If the club believe that people queuing overnight to get tickets when the more sensible ambled in in the afternoon and picked up tickets without having to queue is a good idea then they are in error. Anyone with an ounce of sense would have worked out that the idea the club would sell as many tickets for a midweek replay away as they were able to sell for the same fixture at home on a Saturday was living in cloud cuckoo land.

I know that I will be castigated for this but it doesn't stop it from being true. Only an idiot would have queued all night for a ticket. I don't doubt that these people are great fans but they were being plain daft. The club have a duty to these people. If County had said that there were plenty of tickets and could supporters try to stagger their arrival at Rodney Parade it would have been so much better. So next time a bit of common eh?

Secondly as for exiled fans. Next time let's try putting a internet selling system in place. Also let's try liaising with the opposition club about the collection of tickets.

And if what I have written upsets you, frankly my dears, I don't give a rats arse.

Again this has been mentioned numerous times but he club has already said they are going to look at upgrading the systems and they also liaised with Spurs about Wembley pick ups but this wasn't available to us.

You said previously that Spurs had not offered the facility. As you are now saying that County liaised with Spurs ans Spurs turned down the request then you owe Alex an apology for misrepresenting him and me an apology for misleading me.

Otherwise please remove this misleading post.

Stan A. Einstein wrote:We know Spurs didn't offer because Alex would have been deliberately trying to sabotage the club if they had and had been turned down by us. Whether Alex asked is not known. To pretend otherwise is ridiculous.

Shame that you choose to resort to insults but as you clearly have no legitimate arguments I don't suppose that you had much choice.

George Street-Bridge wrote:Which lackeys, instructed by whom?

On the contrary, the club did make a statement about lessons being learnt about ticketing. I agree with people saying more thought needs to be given to exiled supporters. I think it's a bigger issue than just ticketing, it's an inward-looking mindset we need to move away from and I've said that here more than once. Modernising the IT will help.

Exile 1976 wrote:

Stan A. Einstein wrote:We know Spurs didn't offer because Alex would have been deliberately trying to sabotage the club if they had and had been turned down by us. Whether Alex asked is not known. To pretend otherwise is ridiculous.

Shame that you choose to resort to insults but as you clearly have no legitimate arguments I don't suppose that you had much choice.

Again, Alex said that they had spoken to Spurs and they were not offering this service, the fact you choose not to listen/believe is your problem muc. Obviously it doesn't fit into your version of how the phone call could have gone but again, you're wrong.
As usual you seem to think you can do a better job than the current Board but hey, you had the chance to get on board but shit out of it. I thought I was being generous with what I called you in fairness.

Stan A. Einstein wrote:

Exile 1976 wrote:

Stan A. Einstein wrote:We know Spurs didn't offer because Alex would have been deliberately trying to sabotage the club if they had and had been turned down by us. Whether Alex asked is not known. To pretend otherwise is ridiculous.

Shame that you choose to resort to insults but as you clearly have no legitimate arguments I don't suppose that you had much choice.

Again, Alex said that they had spoken to Spurs and they were not offering this service, the fact you choose not to listen/believe is your problem muc. Obviously it doesn't fit into your version of how the phone call could have gone but again, you're wrong.
As usual you seem to think you can do a better job than the current Board but hey, you had the chance to get on board but shit out of it. I thought I was being generous with what I called you in fairness.

You said Spurs had not offered to do this. You did not say that Spurs had been asked to do this and had refused.

If Spurs were asked and had refused then they should be exposed as the shabby little club they would be.

I am still not clear what the true situation is. If you pm me Alex's email I will contact him and find out the accurate information.

By the way as you were critical of me for referring to someone as gormless don't you think calling me a pompous arsehole makes you a bit of a hypocrite?

George Street-Bridge wrote:Stan - which lackeys, instructed by whom?

Exile 1976 wrote:
Not at all, you spend a lot of time whining that you only resort to insults only after someone insults you, GF did not insult you.
You, however, time and time again show yourself to be an absolute pompous arsehole.

George Street-Bridge wrote:If you are digging up that old chestnut, you made the most categoric statement of any forum user that Edinburgh would be staying and closest to the point he left.