Sheff Utd and Sunderland have a much larger support than Orient so there was no chance that additional tickets would be available as they would both sell out very quickly. Charltons only hope of getting more tickets would have been if Orient returned any that were unsold. The power's that be, not Charlton, decided not to sell those tickets despite Charltons repeated requests, which the club communicated on numerous occasions.
Then they could say that. The club will have to explain it at some point, even if it ends up doing so through CAST. So they may as well do so now.
To me this smacks heavily of comms controlled by people with no comms experience or background.
Do you genuinely believe comms this week has been well handled ?
It's easy for me to say as I got my tickets on Tuesday, they haven't been perfect but I think they've handled it fairly well. The phases were explained clearly and they've continued to update us when required.
They said "Given the exceptionally high demand, we are continuing to request more tickets and will issue a further communication to fans should this request be facilitated"
So it's pretty clear that the lack of communication means the request was denied. I'm not sure why people keep asking for an update when it's obvious they don't have one.
I do wonder if people apply this to their real lives, constant need for updates, hand holding etc.
The Come Fly With Me sketch springs to mind.
”Burger please”
”Burger?”
”Press burger”
beep
”Fries please”
“Fries?”
”Press fries”
beep
In this case however it’s hardly a constant. There have been very few updates.
I’d say less than normally seen when we have an upcoming home game.
I’m not saying constant updates just conclude the message they started.
What updates do they provide before a home game?
Frequent requests to get me to buy a ticket.
Your match day experience etc etc.
The point is it’s easy to say something it’s not onerous.
That’s really not the same thing, is it?
That’s advertising tickets that are for sale and e-mails went out to eveyone yesterday about the match day experience tomorrow.
The same as in they can send multiple messages easily.
Do you genuinely believe comms this week has been well handled ?
It's easy for me to say as I got my tickets on Tuesday, they haven't been perfect but I think they've handled it fairly well. The phases were explained clearly and they've continued to update us when required.
They said "Given the exceptionally high demand, we are continuing to request more tickets and will issue a further communication to fans should this request be facilitated"
So it's pretty clear that the lack of communication means the request was denied. I'm not sure why people keep asking for an update when it's obvious they don't have one.
I do wonder if people apply this to their real lives, constant need for updates, hand holding etc.
The Come Fly With Me sketch springs to mind.
”Burger please”
”Burger?”
”Press burger”
beep
”Fries please”
“Fries?”
”Press fries”
beep
In this case however it’s hardly a constant. There have been very few updates.
I’d say less than normally seen when we have an upcoming home game.
I’m not saying constant updates just conclude the message they started.
What updates do they provide before a home game?
Frequent requests to get me to buy a ticket.
Your match day experience etc etc.
The point is it’s easy to say something it’s not onerous.
It's much easier, IMHO, for the club to construct and control the narrative when they are in control of the entire ticketing process at The Valley, because it's our ground (despite the Belgian fecker), our organisation, etc.
Personally, I think that they have told us all that they know because there is no benefit to the club in not doing so, so I think the communication problem is EFL/Wembley not CAFC or Orient.
Rather than say further communication to fans should this request be facilitated, they could have said we will issue a statement once a decision has been made. By not saying anything leaves people thinking there’s still a possibility of getting extra tickets.
Sheff Utd and Sunderland have a much larger support than Orient so there was no chance that additional tickets would be available as they would both sell out very quickly. Charltons only hope of getting more tickets would have been if Orient returned any that were unsold. The power's that be, not Charlton, decided not to sell those tickets despite Charltons repeated requests, which the club communicated on numerous occasions.
Then they could say that. The club will have to explain it at some point, even if it ends up doing so through CAST. So they may as well do so now.
To me this smacks heavily of comms controlled by people with no comms experience or background.
Trouble is they’re all in a queue to get laid but some people are in the queue just to have a look at how many people are in the queue and some people still aren’t even eligible to get in the queue….
Trouble is they’re all in a queue to get laid but some people are in the queue just to have a look at how many people are in the queue and some people still aren’t even eligible to get in the queue….
This made me think of the weirdos queueing up for Bonnie Blue. Thanks for that.
Trouble is they’re all in a queue to get laid but some people are in the queue just to have a look at how many people are in the queue and some people still aren’t even eligible to get in the queue….
This made me think of the weirdos queueing up for Bonnie Blue. Thanks for that.
Pleading ignorance of who that is, but is that a better or worse assumption than that it could have been a dogging reference (which, given the supposed involvement of certain footballers....)?
Trouble is they’re all in a queue to get laid but some people are in the queue just to have a look at how many people are in the queue and some people still aren’t even eligible to get in the queue….
Some, like @DaveMehmet will try to get in the other end.
Trouble is they’re all in a queue to get laid but some people are in the queue just to have a look at how many people are in the queue and some people still aren’t even eligible to get in the queue….
Some, like @DaveMehmet will try to get in the other end.
I don’t think the clubs comms has been as awful as some are suggesting, but I do think the club should release a statement now to put any ticketless fans still holding out hope out of their misery.
Trouble is they’re all in a queue to get laid but some people are in the queue just to have a look at how many people are in the queue and some people still aren’t even eligible to get in the queue….
This made me think of the weirdos queueing up for Bonnie Blue. Thanks for that.
Pleading ignorance of who that is, but is that a better or worse assumption than that it could have been a dogging reference (which, given the supposed involvement of certain footballers....)?
I wish I'd never heard of her tbf. Few months back she claimed to have had sex with 1000 men in a day, and there was clips online of the weirdos queueing up for go. Proper grim stuff.
"We've been advised that there are no more tickets that can be made available for the game. While that is disappointing, we’re grateful for the additional allocation we received earlier this week, and, although we’re disappointed it wasn’t a larger allocation, we’re mindful of the ticketing take-up from both clubs and the configuration of the stadium - which is outside our control. For every Charlton match we want as many Addicks backing our team, and our ticketing team will always seek to do so.
Oh come on. The use of the words "initial allocation" leads people to think maybe there will be more.
Then when they announced the extra allocation they said they were asking for more, which also suggests maybe there will be more.
If there isn't then that's that, which is surprising to me because last time around Sunderland sold more of their allocation than Orient have now, but we were still given some of their seats late on.
Not sure if we got the additional tickets from the Sunderland allocation, more likely like this time the additional tickets have come from corporate and complimentary tickets not taken up in our half of ground
Nearly 40,000 Addicks will cheer on Nathan Jones’ side at Wembley on Sunday in the Sky Bet League One play-off final against Leyton Orient.
After Charlton’s initial allocation of 36,945 sold out on Tuesday, an additional allocation was made available on Thursday and sold out almost instantly.
Given the exceptionally high demand, the club have continued to request additional tickets throughout the week.
Board member Ed Warrick said: “I'm so pleased to have a sold-out, vibrant Charlton end backing Nathan Jones and his team on Sunday. The demand for tickets has been incredible and shows our club at its very best.
“We've been in constant contact with the EFL and Wembley throughout the week requesting more tickets to give as many Charlton fans as possible the opportunity to be part of the day and back the team.
"We've been advised that there are no more tickets that can be made available for the game. While that is disappointing, we’re grateful for the additional allocation we received earlier this week, and, although we’re disappointed it wasn’t a larger allocation, we’re mindful of the ticketing take-up from both clubs and the configuration of the stadium - which is outside our control. For every Charlton match we want as many Addicks backing our team, and our ticketing team will always seek to do so.
“I very much feel for the supporters who haven’t been able to get a ticket. With the excitement around the game, I hope that those unable to make it to Wembley will be able to find fellow Addicks to watch the game with. I'm particularly thankful to our Supporters’ Trust, who have lobbied the EFL via the Football Supporters' Association and have been in constant contact with the club throughout the process, and are pointing people in the direction of screenings of the game around the world so Addicks can get together.
“Our focus is very much on Sunday and we’re looking forward to seeing our supporters at the game, and around the world, rally behind Nathan Jones and his team.
Oh come on. The use of the words "initial allocation" leads people to think maybe there will be more.
Then when they announced the extra allocation they said they were asking for more, which also suggests maybe there will be more.
If there isn't then that's that, which is surprising to me because last time around Sunderland sold more of their allocation than Orient have now, but we were still given some of their seats late on.
Not sure if we got the additional tickets from the Sunderland allocation, more likely like this time the additional tickets have come from corporate and complimentary tickets not taken up in our half of ground
Pretty sure we did. Our seats in the top tier went past halfway opposite the royal box.
This thread that started off so well, has now descended into a slanging match between supporters... tickets are no more, tomorrow is the biggest match for some years, let's maybe just support as best we can, and cheer us into The Championship...🏆
I never realised that we had additional tickets last time round. Looked fairly even but i was sat in the last row to the back of the goal.
Re the comms issue. I am not on either side as fortunate enough to have been in phase 2 on 545 points. However i did renew my season ticket the day before deadline day and i was pestered every day with texts and emails up to the point i renewed. So not sure how difficult it would be to set them up to update fans on their database by the same method.
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Personally, I think that they have told us all that they know because there is no benefit to the club in not doing so, so I think the communication problem is EFL/Wembley not CAFC or Orient.
Just my opinion, of course...
*did I say that out loud
”sisters probably, me just watching…”
But since then you've been trying to use it over and over again, with less and less success.
Do yourself a favour and give it up now.
"We've been advised that there are no more tickets that can be made available for the game. While that is disappointing, we’re grateful for the additional allocation we received earlier this week, and, although we’re disappointed it wasn’t a larger allocation, we’re mindful of the ticketing take-up from both clubs and the configuration of the stadium - which is outside our control. For every Charlton match we want as many Addicks backing our team, and our ticketing team will always seek to do so.
Disappointing to hear that as sounds like there's gonna be plenty of empty seats. Hopefully everyone that wants one can get one through resales.
Nearly 40,000 Addicks will cheer on Nathan Jones’ side at Wembley on Sunday in the Sky Bet League One play-off final against Leyton Orient.
After Charlton’s initial allocation of 36,945 sold out on Tuesday, an additional allocation was made available on Thursday and sold out almost instantly.
Given the exceptionally high demand, the club have continued to request additional tickets throughout the week.
Board member Ed Warrick said: “I'm so pleased to have a sold-out, vibrant Charlton end backing Nathan Jones and his team on Sunday. The demand for tickets has been incredible and shows our club at its very best.
“We've been in constant contact with the EFL and Wembley throughout the week requesting more tickets to give as many Charlton fans as possible the opportunity to be part of the day and back the team.
"We've been advised that there are no more tickets that can be made available for the game. While that is disappointing, we’re grateful for the additional allocation we received earlier this week, and, although we’re disappointed it wasn’t a larger allocation, we’re mindful of the ticketing take-up from both clubs and the configuration of the stadium - which is outside our control. For every Charlton match we want as many Addicks backing our team, and our ticketing team will always seek to do so.
“I very much feel for the supporters who haven’t been able to get a ticket. With the excitement around the game, I hope that those unable to make it to Wembley will be able to find fellow Addicks to watch the game with. I'm particularly thankful to our Supporters’ Trust, who have lobbied the EFL via the Football Supporters' Association and have been in constant contact with the club throughout the process, and are pointing people in the direction of screenings of the game around the world so Addicks can get together.
“Our focus is very much on Sunday and we’re looking forward to seeing our supporters at the game, and around the world, rally behind Nathan Jones and his team.
“Up The Addicks!”
https://www.charltonafc.com/news/nearly-40000-addicks-set-wembley
Re the comms issue. I am not on either side as fortunate enough to have been in phase 2 on 545 points. However i did renew my season ticket the day before deadline day and i was pestered every day with texts and emails up to the point i renewed. So not sure how difficult it would be to set them up to update fans on their database by the same method.