Blue_Wes
Simple Minded
So this morning I receive a letter from Ron Martin, which reads as follows;
Dear Mr Fitzgerald,
As many of you will know the income received from the sale of tickets relating to League games is always retained in full, by the Home Club. Whilst it is certainly not for me to judge the policy of Aldershot Town I do believe the circumstances surrounding the Boxing Day match are a special case. Had the situation arose at Southend United we would have immediately refunded the ticket monies to all that attended. Several hundred Southend supporters gave up precious time on Boxing Day only to be able to watch 45 minutes due to floodlight failure.
As I say Southend United receive no money from away games and the Football League is not in a position to influence how Aldershot Town conduct their affairs. Aldershot Town are however proposing that Tickets for the replasy will be available at half price for those that attended the Boxing Day game.
I met many supporters on the return journey who were equally disappointed as I (perhaps not least as it was a match we were well placed to win). The game will now be replayed on a Tuesday night (hopefully 90 minutes!) sometime in the coming weeks....a date will be fixed shortly and advertised on the clubs website.
Southend United have fantastic fans and I am sorry if your boxing day was ruined as a consequence of the bizarre events that unfolded. Our records indicate that you purchased 3 adult tickets, at a cost of £51 and as some compensation I attach a cheque representing 50% of your ticket cost incurred in recognition of your loyal support.
Whilst writing you will have read that we have strengthened the squad over the last few days and are targetting further signings in order to maintain momentum and, hopefully come May promotion to Leagu 1.
My Kind regards and wishing you a good New Year
Yours sincerely
Ron Martin.
And indeed a cheque for £25.50 was attached. A very decent gesture by the club for sure. It adds fuel to the question that's been on most's people lips tho. Have we won the lottery?
Dear Mr Fitzgerald,
As many of you will know the income received from the sale of tickets relating to League games is always retained in full, by the Home Club. Whilst it is certainly not for me to judge the policy of Aldershot Town I do believe the circumstances surrounding the Boxing Day match are a special case. Had the situation arose at Southend United we would have immediately refunded the ticket monies to all that attended. Several hundred Southend supporters gave up precious time on Boxing Day only to be able to watch 45 minutes due to floodlight failure.
As I say Southend United receive no money from away games and the Football League is not in a position to influence how Aldershot Town conduct their affairs. Aldershot Town are however proposing that Tickets for the replasy will be available at half price for those that attended the Boxing Day game.
I met many supporters on the return journey who were equally disappointed as I (perhaps not least as it was a match we were well placed to win). The game will now be replayed on a Tuesday night (hopefully 90 minutes!) sometime in the coming weeks....a date will be fixed shortly and advertised on the clubs website.
Southend United have fantastic fans and I am sorry if your boxing day was ruined as a consequence of the bizarre events that unfolded. Our records indicate that you purchased 3 adult tickets, at a cost of £51 and as some compensation I attach a cheque representing 50% of your ticket cost incurred in recognition of your loyal support.
Whilst writing you will have read that we have strengthened the squad over the last few days and are targetting further signings in order to maintain momentum and, hopefully come May promotion to Leagu 1.
My Kind regards and wishing you a good New Year
Yours sincerely
Ron Martin.
And indeed a cheque for £25.50 was attached. A very decent gesture by the club for sure. It adds fuel to the question that's been on most's people lips tho. Have we won the lottery?