EFL Round 2 draw

[Mr T]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

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There were some shockers before he came in, like moving the Stanley v Newport game from a weekend where Blackburn/Burnley would not play to a Friday when both England and Wales were.

That was totally my error; never ever gave it a thought it was the international break that weekend. Lesson learned; when we get the fixtures in June the International breaks are cleared marked. I thought of asking Cheltenham to swop to the Friday, but saw it was on the International weekend.

[Mr T]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Wonder if Burnley wil get 10%of the allocation as required or closer to 50%?

Is it possible to just give 10% the way the ground is set up? Circa 400 I assume.

Sir; all clubs have to submit to the EFL what allocation they will give clubs at all games in pre-season. We've made a commitment which will have to honour. It's is a minimum of 10% of capacity, but as we all know the Wham isn't currently geared up to work within that constrant.

[shakermaker]

I think all fans appreciate that special changes are made for one-off fixtures such as this. Certain sections of the ground are expanded for press, hospitality and fans of clubs with larger fan bases. It's inconvenient but a part of the success which gets us these games.

The previous precedent of speaking to season ticket holders to advise them ahead of the changes was the right thing to do; it was an example of the club's personal touch and, incidentally, cost nothing. It's completely understandable why people are miffed that the precedent hasn't been followed this time. It's equally disappointing that there are supporters on here who are either wildly missing the point or showing an active dearth of compassion towards fellow Reds!

[Dav1d]

Andy holt with some very straight to the point tweets tonight, agree 100% with him

[shakermaker]

Originally Posted by Dav1d

Andy holt with some very straight to the point tweets tonight, agree 100% with him

I don't think anyone would disagree. Missed the point a bit though. The issue isn't the changes themselves it's the communication.

[cashman]

Its communication thats very important if yeh want growth in my view. and it costs sod all.

[Revived Red]

Originally Posted by Dav1d

Andy holt with some very straight to the point tweets tonight, agree 100% with him

Why is communication now channelled through twitter? I suspect that a considerable minority of fans see Mr Holt's tweets.

[cashman]

Originally Posted by Dav1d

Andy holt with some very straight to the point tweets tonight, agree 100% with him

Aye but to explain to andy, whilst the fact is yeh cant cos the twitter location is disabled, not the best idea in my view.

[Chewbacca]

It is normal at most clubs for some fans to move for Cup games so it seemed okay, however Andy Holt's comments have no regard to he recently published club charter so he would have been better apologising and saying it is a one off. With the spelling I doubt it was widely read


"HOME CUP COMPETETIONS

Season ticket holders can claim their allocated seat during a priority sales period. After this specified period, any unsold ‘reserved’ seats will be made available to all other home supporters at the discretion of the club."


http://accringtonstanley.co.uk/wp-co...-17-Rev-A1.pdf

Most would put something about ST holders not guaranteed their own seat, although the club would endeavour to do so.

[widnes viking]

In all honesty I'm not sure why the hospitality people needed to sit in a specific block of seats. Why couldn't they just sit in the normally unallocated seats that are fairly central.

On saying the above I understand the club can make a few thousand extra out of this fixture and it is all vital money that may even help bring a player or two in at some stage.