Paper ER tickets no more & Fulham charging Leeds fans £40 for Cup clash.

BBC website states ticket-touting creating worrying problems.

*“From Sunday, when Leeds host Manchester United at Elland Road, the club will remove the option for fans to print their tickets at home and nobody will be able to access the stadium without a digital ticket.”

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64497260

Fulham away in Cup have allocated 6,165 tickets to us & charging a whopping £40 each - disgusting for a Tuesday evening 7.45pm kick off, unbelievable !


Great to see amongst the chaos of finding a Coach that the heart of our club is still beating strong.

https://twitter.com/TheSquareBall/st...eC2HSMSjXARdMg

Well,you know what to do! Don't phookin go and keep thi money in thi wallet..

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Originally Posted by Monaco_Totty

BBC website states ticket-touting creating worrying problems.

*“From Sunday, when Leeds host Manchester United at Elland Road, the club will remove the option for fans to print their tickets at home and nobody will be able to access the stadium without a digital ticket.”

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64497260

Fulham away in Cup have allocated 6,165 tickets to us & charging a whopping £40 each - disgusting for a Tuesday evening 7.45pm kick off, unbelievable !


Great to see amongst the chaos of finding a Coach that the heart of our club is still beating strong.

https://twitter.com/TheSquareBall/st...eC2HSMSjXARdMg

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It may seem archaic, but some elderly folk still don't own mobile phones. How do they get into the ground now?

And yes I'm guessing they would need to line up at a special gate to collect their originals. Is that correct though?

Many of the digital-ticketed games share common problem themes, particularly Leeds away games as large numbers attend.

Most common complaints are the turnstile readers failing to scan supporters’ NFC (Near Field Communication) tickets or QR codes properly causing backlogs.
You often find when in entry gate (turnstile) more frustration because of the entry gates reacting slowly to successful scans & stewards unable to assist fans who failed to get through the check.

Supporters that are unable to get their digital tickets working at the turnstiles then face lengthy waits at matchday ticket offices to try and get their issues resolved - some don't, even with a valid purchased ticket.

Some stadia sections insist you order food & drink using your phone to cut down on inner stadia concourse congestion - which is a joke as you cannot get to service points because of folks standing around in your way. 🤣

It’s also important clubs have systems in place for fans who do not or cannot use smart phones. Most clubs don't.

Yes, new 'mobile ticket only' policy has come in for some fierce criticism from fans who claim it discriminates against supporters who are unfamiliar with modern smart phone technology & elderly fans in particular are being affected, with some struggling to get hold of a matchday ticket.

Many clubs introduced the new system for the start of this season's PL campaign.

The decision to implement the 'new ticketing system' was aimed at improving stadium security, speeding up entry, tackling ticket touting & reducing club's carbon footprint 😀

Club announce tonight policy on mobile ticketing.

https://www.leedsunited.com/news/tea...n-united-clash

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Originally Posted by Monaco_Totty

Many of the digital-ticketed games share common problem themes, particularly Leeds away games as large numbers attend.

Most common complaints are the turnstile readers failing to scan supporters’ NFC (Near Field Communication) tickets or QR codes properly causing backlogs.
You often find when in entry gate (turnstile) more frustration because of the entry gates reacting slowly to successful scans & stewards unable to assist fans who failed to get through the check.

Supporters that are unable to get their digital tickets working at the turnstiles then face lengthy waits at matchday ticket offices to try and get their issues resolved - some don't, even with a valid purchased ticket.

Some stadia sections insist you order food & drink using your phone to cut down on inner stadia concourse congestion - which is a joke as you cannot get to service points because of folks standing around in your way. 🤣

It’s also important clubs have systems in place for fans who do not or cannot use smart phones. Most clubs don't.

Yes, new 'mobile ticket only' policy has come in for some fierce criticism from fans who claim it discriminates against supporters who are unfamiliar with modern smart phone technology & elderly fans in particular are being affected, with some struggling to get hold of a matchday ticket.

Many clubs introduced the new system for the start of this season's PL campaign.

The decision to implement the 'new ticketing system' was aimed at improving stadium security, speeding up entry, tackling ticket touting & reducing club's carbon footprint 😀

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Thanks Totty. Yes in this day and age, the consideration for the stress it causes elderly doesn't seem to be a priority. 🤐

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Originally Posted by Monaco_Totty

BBC website states ticket-touting creating worrying problems.

*“From Sunday, when Leeds host Manchester United at Elland Road, the club will remove the option for fans to print their tickets at home and nobody will be able to access the stadium without a digital ticket.”

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64497260

Fulham away in Cup have allocated 6,165 tickets to us & charging a whopping £40 each - disgusting for a Tuesday evening 7.45pm kick off, unbelievable !


Great to see amongst the chaos of finding a Coach that the heart of our club is still beating strong.

https://twitter.com/TheSquareBall/st...eC2HSMSjXARdMg

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Err, so this is unacceptable.....

"Fulham away in Cup have allocated 6,165 tickets to us & charging a whopping £40 each - disgusting for a Tuesday evening 7.45pm kick off, unbelievable !"

But charging £45 (minimum!) for adults at home games in the PL is to be expected?

LUFC have historically charged premium ticket prices no matter what league we have been in (I attended League 1 matches that cost me as much then as Championship games would have), so I think less of the outrage is appropriate

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Originally Posted by Monaco_Totty

Many of the digital-ticketed games share common problem themes, particularly Leeds away games as large numbers attend.

Most common complaints are the turnstile readers failing to scan supporters’ NFC (Near Field Communication) tickets or QR codes properly causing backlogs.
You often find when in entry gate (turnstile) more frustration because of the entry gates reacting slowly to successful scans & stewards unable to assist fans who failed to get through the check.

Supporters that are unable to get their digital tickets working at the turnstiles then face lengthy waits at matchday ticket offices to try and get their issues resolved - some don't, even with a valid purchased ticket.

Some stadia sections insist you order food & drink using your phone to cut down on inner stadia concourse congestion - which is a joke as you cannot get to service points because of folks standing around in your way. ��

It’s also important clubs have systems in place for fans who do not or cannot use smart phones. Most clubs don't.

Yes, new 'mobile ticket only' policy has come in for some fierce criticism from fans who claim it discriminates against supporters who are unfamiliar with modern smart phone technology & elderly fans in particular are being affected, with some struggling to get hold of a matchday ticket.

Many clubs introduced the new system for the start of this season's PL campaign.

The decision to implement the 'new ticketing system' was aimed at improving stadium security, speeding up entry, tackling ticket touting & reducing club's carbon footprint ��

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"The decision to implement the 'new ticketing system' was aimed at improving stadium security, speeding up entry, tackling ticket touting & reducing club's carbon footprint"

Err 100% gold-platted bollox! The new system reduces the cost of the channel, as it focuses on the responsibility of the customer to do what was previously the responsibility of the provider (I KNOW this believe me). Security isn't enhanced by this type of system, speed of entry is entirely dependent upon the capability of the barcode reading technology (QR codes are far more effective that 2d barcodes currently used by most systems), and the carbon footprint debate depends on how much it costs to produce and replace the existing services (bit like is a new electric vehicle less environmentally damaging than a 30 year old petrol vehicle?).

More "woke" sh1t justifying the introduction of systems that make it easier for the club, not necessarily better for the supporter, how unusual.

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Originally Posted by WTF11

"The decision to implement the 'new ticketing system' was aimed at improving stadium security, speeding up entry, tackling ticket touting & reducing club's carbon footprint"

Err 100% gold-platted bollox! The new system reduces the cost of the channel, as it focuses on the responsibility of the customer to do what was previously the responsibility of the provider (I KNOW this believe me). Security isn't enhanced by this type of system, speed of entry is entirely dependent upon the capability of the barcode reading technology (QR codes are far more effective that 2d barcodes currently used by most systems), and the carbon footprint debate depends on how much it costs to produce and replace the existing services (bit like is a new electric vehicle less environmentally damaging than a 30 year old petrol vehicle?).

More "woke" sh1t justifying the introduction of systems that make it easier for the club, not necessarily better for the supporter, how unusual.

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Why I complain ?
Well, I only complain when I feel there is a significant gap between an expectation & reality, football related as well, possibly why I campaigned for Disabled football supporters for several years raising issues rather than just 'scoffing' to folks who'd accept poor standards yet did nothing about it.

PL have a unanimous price level cap (£30) for away fans which will be reviewed in 2025, when it will have been in place for nine seasons thanks to fan pressure groups.

All PL clubs recognise the crucial importance of supporters in generating the best possible safe 'atmosphere at matches' & acknowledge the additional travel costs often involved when following a team away from home.

FA Cup has no such price cap in place & so does not acknowledge additional costs.
So an 'away fan' is not really an appropriate 'term' nowadays as supporters of Leeds Utd as an example come from all over the place in huge number using all mode of transport costs which often is paid up front, so can empty ones pockets very quickly.

Obviously your sentiments are agreed by most & obviously my current ST will be used by those currently approved & validated by the club under the specified scheme/terms for its use regardless - so yes, some fans out there will pay regardless of cost or inconvenience in these hard times, sadly not all genuine fans may I add.

Historically FA Cup away trips provide some of the greatest memories for travelling supporters.The 3,000 Stevenage fans that travelled to Villa Park will never forget their dramatic late third round win against Aston Villa - they are special trips for all travelling fans & a change from the week in League fixtures, just saying like.

Comments relating to our League 1 days of 2007/10 noted but I recall my often hefty payments for tickets standing on open terraces, sharing men's loo's with the only refreshments being unhygienic burger stalls at most away venues, back then ER offered far more to its visitors, again just saying like.

Of an age were I treasure my paper 'tickets-collections' going back to 1995 then I for one think it's a sad day now they've stopped but I understand why in the broader spectrum.