Beaker71 Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 6 minutes ago, Kanyon said: Who in their right mind is going to pay for a pcr test to go to a game of football? A lateral flow test then, something quick and traceable. -3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyjohnston Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 17 minutes ago, Wrangodog said: https://kilmarnockfc.co.uk/news/premier-sports-group-ticket-ballot/ Thanks Just got an e-mail notification from the club with details. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cill Mheàrnaig Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 7 minutes ago, Killiepies said: There is no guarantee that more than 2k will be allowed 12k was guaranteed at Hamden before the tournament started.Have clubs to apply on a weekly basis? 12,000 wasn't "guaranteed". In fact the Scottish Government said on a number of occasions that the number could be subject to change. Hampden had to go through the same process to be allowed 12,000 fans for games in the Euros which looked at a number of factors - social distancing while seated in the stadium; a large number of entrance/exit points with staggered entry times so bottlenecks don't form; the potential increase in public transport etc. When a major tournament comes along like the Euros - things can be done to mitigate the issues that we simply can't do. ScotRail and FirstBus put on more services around matchdays e.g. and obviously that's not financially viable for a Kilmarnock game. That will be one of the reasons why we're stuck at 2000 so how do we change that? All successful people in the ballot to return a form to the club detailing how they plan to get to the game? Then the club has a bank of data to present saying that maybe only 300 plan on taking public transport and that issue is then resolved. As long as the club is working on resolving the issues keeping us at 2000 for now then I'm happy to wait. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuirP Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 As a new season ticket holder I can't lie I'm a bit annoyed by the format of the Ballot. Last year we sold around 2700 season tickets, we don't know yet if all of those 2700 renewed this year. Not all of the people who renewed will attend the cup games due to not wanting to risk it yet/ work/ holidays/ money etc. So potentially a lot of people could end up getting to both games while not a single new season ticket holder gets the chance to go to one of the games. I get the club is trying to reward people who renewed for supporting the club but that's what the discount, limited edition top, priority for away day tickets is for. Home cup games should be opened to all season ticket holders as we are all supporting the club we love. At the very least a 2nd ballot for new season ticket holders could be run at the same time so if the renewals don't fill the 2000 allocation for either game it can then be filled with new season ticket holders. -10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Skora11 Posted July 14, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 1 minute ago, MuirP said: As a new season ticket holder I can't lie I'm a bit annoyed by the format of the Ballot. Last year we sold around 2700 season tickets, we don't know yet if all of those 2700 renewed this year. Not all of the people who renewed will attend the cup games due to not wanting to risk it yet/ work/ holidays/ money etc. So potentially a lot of people could end up getting to both games while not a single new season ticket holder gets the chance to go to one of the games. I get the club is trying to reward people who renewed for supporting the club but that's what the discount, limited edition top, priority for away day tickets is for. Home cup games should be opened to all season ticket holders as we are all supporting the club we love. At the very least a 2nd ballot for new season ticket holders could be run at the same time so if the renewals don't fill the 2000 allocation for either game it can then be filled with new season ticket holders. I think those that renewed last year and didn't exercise the option of a refund have every right to be front of the queue for such tickets. I do agree with the 2nd point though, hopefully they have a plan if all 2k tickets aren't sold by those that have renewed. 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangodog Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 21 minutes ago, Killiepies said: 12k at Hamden a fortnight ago but only allowed a maximum of 2k at a football match now.Whats the difference ? If they're only using two stands then maximum capacity is around 9,000 so not much difference percentage wise from Hampden. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouser2 Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 (edited) Given the short timescale not sure what else club could at this late stage , hope there is some transparency as to when application was made and why no more was allowed by the council given size of the stadium , and any work they have asked club to do is done well before the opening league game to give a bigger capacity Hopefully after August 9th there won’t be as many barriers/ council approval steps to go through Edited July 14, 2021 by Scouser2 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 15 minutes ago, Killiepies said: There is no guarantee that more than 2k will be allowed 12k was guaranteed at Hamden before the tournament started.Have clubs to apply on a weekly basis? You'd hope Aug 9th will be the end of all this. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killie Conman Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 (edited) 2,700 at most loyalty season ticket holders in ballot Email says if you get selected for Morton game, then you are excluded from ballot for 2nd game Only 700 will miss out on Morton game, so surely approx 1300 could get to both games? More, if fans don't take up option of inclusion Edited July 14, 2021 by Killie Conman 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuirP Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, Skora11 said: I think those that renewed last year and didn't exercise the option of a refund have every right to be front of the queue for such tickets. I do agree with the 2nd point though, hopefully they have a plan if all 2k tickets aren't sold by those that have renewed. That was up to the individual person to decide. How many new season ticket holders who were sitting on the fence could be put off buying one if this is the way they are going to be treated? Are the club going to apply the same rules of people who renewed get first dibs for league games if it is still a reduced capacity allowed? -8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cill Mheàrnaig Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 I couldn't afford a season ticket last year but was able to buy one this year. I've no problem whatsoever with those who renewed getting first dibs on cup tickets. Less than 3 weeks away from the opening game of the season however and there's been no transparency around ballots for that game. I understand the situation is changing all the time but if the club came out and said "whilst restrictions are in place a ballot of all season ticket holders will be held for games, with those unsuccessful getting first option on the next home game" then we'd have a better idea where we all stand. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4mmy31 Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 39 minutes ago, Scouser2 said: No option to select which stand you prefer? Maybe something to do with this, if you bothered to read it.... -4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4mmy31 Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 38 minutes ago, Cill Mheàrnaig said: Its not a maximum of 2000. Clubs can apply for larger numbers and I imagine some will be granted it. My biggest worry is whether Killie have taken the council's rejection on a larger number and are working behind the scenes to fix some of the issues ahead of the Ayr game. Rangers weren't for Saturday and they've got over 50,000 seats.... -4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 13 minutes ago, MuirP said: That was up to the individual person to decide. How many new season ticket holders who were sitting on the fence could be put off buying one if this is the way they are going to be treated? Are the club going to apply the same rules of people who renewed get first dibs for league games if it is still a reduced capacity allowed? Cup games and league games are totally different. A cup game with a reduced capacity, they need to try and get the tickets to the loyal customers, nobody can complain at that. For a league game that you've already bought a ticket for, of course you'll be in the ballot. Looks like you're looking for a problem to suit yourself here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cill Mheàrnaig Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, C4mmy31 said: Rangers weren't for Saturday and they've got over 50,000 seats.... Saturday is two days before the country moves to level zero and the restrictions are loosened. And again, its not just about the size of your stadium that the authorities will look at. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasg Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 How many tickets will sponsors/hangers on cream off? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 Buy a season ticket every year but I’m more than happy for everyone who has bought a ticket this year and not last to be in the ballot. -3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuirP Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 7 minutes ago, Fletch said: Cup games and league games are totally different. A cup game with a reduced capacity, they need to try and get the tickets to the loyal customers, nobody can complain at that. For a league game that you've already bought a ticket for, of course you'll be in the ballot. Looks like you're looking for a problem to suit yourself here. Not looking for a problem at all just discussion. Naturally on a personal level I'm disappointed by the announcement like many as I'm desperate to go to the games but I'm one of the ones who have been told flat out they can't go. Not even in the hat. In regards to the league games how many people who bought a season ticket last season were raging after the Dundee game? Expecting a ballot of 500 but after the game when they realised all those priority individuals (MPs etc) who were at the game meant the ballot was less than 500? The club wasn't exactly transparent with that information so people were left annoyed as they had bought a ticket but was really unlickley they were going to get a ticket. I understand not everyone can be accommodated into RP and people will miss out. But there are ways new season ticket holders can be incorporated into the ballots where the majority of the seats will go to renewals and the minority to new season ticket holders. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs1 Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 (edited) Bit of a farce. I was in the EK end on Saturday and while there were a small number of supporters in the stand it only has four rows and doesn't run the full length of the pitch. Social distancing was zero with only a few masks on. Killie end had loads standing together and area of empty terrace. Could get loads more into RP. Edited July 14, 2021 by cs1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbs Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 On the details for the Clyde tickets it asks fans to keep their household bubbles (or individual seats) separated by 4 seats and 1 row. But it sounds like we are asking folk to sit separately and not in groups ... gonna be hard for someone with a young kid. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No.1 Jimmy Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 Maybe I’ve missed this earlier in the thread but aren’t the 500 or so ST holders that got drawn in the ballot for the Dundee game, excluded from this new ballot? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbs Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 Wouldn't have thought so.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamla Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 11 minutes ago, No.1 Jimmy said: Maybe I’ve missed this earlier in the thread but aren’t the 500 or so ST holders that got drawn in the ballot for the Dundee game, excluded from this new ballot? These poor beggars should be given free beer and comfy seats at the stadium at no cost for life after having to suffer that ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No.1 Jimmy Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 1 minute ago, gamla said: These poor beggars should be given free beer and comfy seats at the stadium at no cost for life after having to suffer that ? Fair enough 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccarton Bluebell Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 Every season ticket holder should be included in the ballot. Many season ticket holders are not online and will not know about this. Our club is needing to get it’s act together. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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