Wembley tickets

[jackj13]

So they didn’t care to mention to TFL there was a major cup final when they planned to close the main station? Just can’t believe a word they say.

 

[fredheim_holm]

Pathetic statement in my opinion it's your competition take ownership of the issue you absolutely 's

https://twitter.com/x/status/1926930144574193736

Interesting quote in there, obviously covering their back but goes against what folks were saying that the planned works were made known before the stadium was booked:

Wembley Stadium has been the confirmed venue for this season’s Promotion Final since last year, long before the planned closure of Wembley Park station was announced. Events of this size take months of planning and consultation. As such, seeking alternative venues at short notice was not deemed a viable option.

In which case you'd have to say the TFL are primarily responsible for this (though I'm sure there's been a huge amount of fumbling the ball on the NL side).

 

[* ORM *]

Pathetic statement in my opinion it's your competition take ownership of the issue you absolutely 's

https://twitter.com/x/status/1926930144574193736

Whether Wembley was decided long before TfL scheduling their engineering the latter is posted SIX months in advance. Ample time for contingency arrangements to be put in place. Also I refuse to believe TfL didn’t speak to the league. You can bet your life some conversations were had along the lines of we’ll only get 20-30K so the closures won’t be an issue. Seems to me to be some wriggling going on.

 

[* ORM *]

Touts ?

Yep, I’m not on tik tok, ****ter etc but I am on FB Groups.

 

[amsemp]

Pathetic statement in my opinion it's your competition take ownership of the issue you absolutely 's

https://twitter.com/x/status/1926930144574193736

Everyone needs to absolutely hammer them for this on social media. Amateurish planning and organisation. Whatever they’re doing to try and rectify the situation, it clearly isn’t enough. An extra 4k tickets? Cheers lads, big gold star for you.

 

[in the know]

I get what you're saying but I honestly still think it all comes down to money and a lack of planning. Opening up more parts of the ground has to be agreed and paid for in advance. When the organisers and the venue know there is guaranteed revenue, it's all sorted.

To hire a venue you want guaranteed revenue. So when a band/ singer or a high profile game is on, you can charge £120 a ticket and every seat is sold. That's guaranteed revenue already paid, which can then pay the staffing and operational costs. The food and beverages are a huge bonus.

When you're only charging £40 an adult and half the price for seniors and kids, there is no profit but you've still got the same costs for staff that is would cost for a high profile event. You're asking for an awful lot of food and drink sales to make up for the shortfall. Let's be honest, how much do people really buy? Most fans on here, including myself, have spoken about which pub they are going to before the game. Families might buy a bit of food and 1 drink. It's not really a lot.

I stand by it, I just don't think the NL anticipated two big sides playing and they can't/couldn't afford to open the rest. They just won't admit it. Some might say conspiracy but it's logical. Far more logical than this travel nonsense and asking for 350 coaches to come into a congested city by a Mayor that wants us to go green!

Whether the external pressure might make them get staff in for the day and open up some more, I really hope so. Fingers crossed for everyone

it's exactly this.
national league didn't anticipate this demand correctly and didn't want to pay for more than they miscalculated was needed.
Totally on them.
I hear Tom and those behind the scenes have been working until early hours of the morning each day trying to get the mess created sorted out.

 

[C'mon you Shrimpers]

It seems key players did not adhere to the first law of emergency planning. Plan for the worst case scenario.

 

[Voice of Reason]

Yep, I’m not on tik tok, ****ter etc but I am on FB Groups.

Name and shame them

 

[Boreham Blue]

Update from someone in ticket office queue. Wembley still not released the new tickets. Apparently the Wembley server not talking to ours.

 

[Crowstone Crevette]

Queuing at RH. Been told that the additonal tickets have NOT been 'released' by Wembley / NL yet.

 

[* ORM *]

Name and shame them

I’m reviewing at the moment, one might actually be a wind up (which is almost as bad). I’m off to watch my HK Super Vets (over 45s) team last game of the season. Win tonight we win the league. I finally chucked my boots in at the end of January but the social side is irresistible . I will be on the case tomorrow rest assured.

 

[Ricey]

The National League wish to make the following statement regarding Promotion Final ticketing allocations.​

Since the initial Promotion Final ticket allocations were confirmed with clubs last week, the National League has been in regular dialogue with both clubs and all relevant authorities to find suitable solutions to ensure as many supporters can attend as possible.
Clubs were given an initial allocation of 17,500 unrestricted tickets with availability to increase capacity through available coach ticket packages.

The intention was to always review this situation against demand. Yesterday, Wembley Stadium supported by TFL and the train operating companies provided both clubs with an extra 4,000 tickets each.

The additional capacity has been achieved through a strengthened rail plan on both the Bakerloo and Chiltern routes along with additional parking capacity secured at Fryent Country Park in Brent.

Further tickets can also be made available to clubs who prioritise the sale of tickets via coach packages. We would encourage both clubs to support this initiative to ensure as many fans as possible can attend the Promotion Final at Wembley Stadium on June 1.


All spectators should plan their journey to Wembley Stadium well in advance. Guidance for all fans travelling to the Vanarama Final can be found here.

Capacity restrictions for events at Wembley Stadium are set by the relevant authorities in conjunction with TfL. Any decisions on capacity restrictions cannot and have not been made by the National League.

We share the disappointment felt by fans of both clubs and are working with all the relevant authorities – including both Southend United and Oldham Athletic. However, we also recognise that the safety of fans is paramount importance. All efforts to increase capacity need to be done so in a co-ordinated and appropriate manner that has fans’ safety at the heart.

Wembley Stadium has been the confirmed venue for this season’s Promotion Final since last year, long before the planned closure of Wembley Park station was announced. Events of this size take months of planning and consultation. As such, seeking alternative venues at short notice was not deemed a viable option.

Tin pot league run by tin pot idiots!

Embarrassing! I hope for the love of god we get out of this vile league.

 

[hlane17]

The National League wish to make the following statement regarding Promotion Final ticketing allocations.​

Since the initial Promotion Final ticket allocations were confirmed with clubs last week, the National League has been in regular dialogue with both clubs and all relevant authorities to find suitable solutions to ensure as many supporters can attend as possible.
Clubs were given an initial allocation of 17,500 unrestricted tickets with availability to increase capacity through available coach ticket packages.

The intention was to always review this situation against demand. Yesterday, Wembley Stadium supported by TFL and the train operating companies provided both clubs with an extra 4,000 tickets each.

The additional capacity has been achieved through a strengthened rail plan on both the Bakerloo and Chiltern routes along with additional parking capacity secured at Fryent Country Park in Brent.

Further tickets can also be made available to clubs who prioritise the sale of tickets via coach packages. We would encourage both clubs to support this initiative to ensure as many fans as possible can attend the Promotion Final at Wembley Stadium on June 1.


All spectators should plan their journey to Wembley Stadium well in advance. Guidance for all fans travelling to the Vanarama Final can be found here.

Capacity restrictions for events at Wembley Stadium are set by the relevant authorities in conjunction with TfL. Any decisions on capacity restrictions cannot and have not been made by the National League.

We share the disappointment felt by fans of both clubs and are working with all the relevant authorities – including both Southend United and Oldham Athletic. However, we also recognise that the safety of fans is paramount importance. All efforts to increase capacity need to be done so in a co-ordinated and appropriate manner that has fans’ safety at the heart.

Wembley Stadium has been the confirmed venue for this season’s Promotion Final since last year, long before the planned closure of Wembley Park station was announced. Events of this size take months of planning and consultation. As such, seeking alternative venues at short notice was not deemed a viable option.

Even if you think you hate this league, you really don't hate it enough.

Really want us to get out on Sunday, can't bear the thought of another year dealing with these clowns.

 

[SHRIMPERPETER]

How many ther

How many there?

 

[lreed567]

Again as many have said this is down to poor planning, us and Oldham in the final has really messed it up for the national league, any other teams in this final the allocation would be plenty. They should take every potential scenario into count when your planning these events, you should have a plan for 60,000 aswell as a plan for 34,000.

 

[RONMARTINOUT]

Don’t give up on getting tickets, keep the pressure on. Submitting to a screening at roots hall should not be an option. Everyone should be able to go in a 90,000 seater stadium. Even if you have tickets please keep going at the NL and TFL

 

[bazzashrimper]

Whether Wembley was decided long before TfL scheduling their engineering the latter is posted SIX months in advance. Ample time for contingency arrangements to be put in place. Also I refuse to believe TfL didn’t speak to the league. You can bet your life some conversations were had along the lines of we’ll only get 20-30K so the closures won’t be an issue. Seems to me to be some wriggling going on.

They only announced the date a couple of months ago. So it could be true that:
- Wembley was confirmed as the venue before the engineering works were planned
- The date at Wembley was confirmed AFTER the engineering works were planned

I wonder if the rent of Wembley is cheaper when Wembley Park is closed?

 

[kaymac]

The National League wish to make the following statement regarding Promotion Final ticketing allocations.​

Since the initial Promotion Final ticket allocations were confirmed with clubs last week, the National League has been in regular dialogue with both clubs and all relevant authorities to find suitable solutions to ensure as many supporters can attend as possible.
Clubs were given an initial allocation of 17,500 unrestricted tickets with availability to increase capacity through available coach ticket packages.

The intention was to always review this situation against demand. Yesterday, Wembley Stadium supported by TFL and the train operating companies provided both clubs with an extra 4,000 tickets each.

The additional capacity has been achieved through a strengthened rail plan on both the Bakerloo and Chiltern routes along with additional parking capacity secured at Fryent Country Park in Brent.

Further tickets can also be made available to clubs who prioritise the sale of tickets via coach packages. We would encourage both clubs to support this initiative to ensure as many fans as possible can attend the Promotion Final at Wembley Stadium on June 1.


All spectators should plan their journey to Wembley Stadium well in advance. Guidance for all fans travelling to the Vanarama Final can be found here.

Capacity restrictions for events at Wembley Stadium are set by the relevant authorities in conjunction with TfL. Any decisions on capacity restrictions cannot and have not been made by the National League.

We share the disappointment felt by fans of both clubs and are working with all the relevant authorities – including both Southend United and Oldham Athletic. However, we also recognise that the safety of fans is paramount importance. All efforts to increase capacity need to be done so in a co-ordinated and appropriate manner that has fans’ safety at the heart.

Wembley Stadium has been the confirmed venue for this season’s Promotion Final since last year, long before the planned closure of Wembley Park station was announced. Events of this size take months of planning and consultation. As such, seeking alternative venues at short notice was not deemed a viable option.

May have been the confirmed venue ‘since last year’ BUT did they ever confirm / check the date with all parties, like TFL ?? Suggests not. The NL announced confirmation of playoff details on the website only on 20th February….

 

[Holy Joe]

I get what you're saying but I honestly still think it all comes down to money and a lack of planning. Opening up more parts of the ground has to be agreed and paid for in advance. When the organisers and the venue know there is guaranteed revenue, it's all sorted.

To hire a venue you want guaranteed revenue. So when a band/ singer or a high profile game is on, you can charge £120 a ticket and every seat is sold. That's guaranteed revenue already paid, which can then pay the staffing and operational costs. The food and beverages are a huge bonus.

When you're only charging £40 an adult and half the price for seniors and kids, there is no profit but you've still got the same costs for staff that is would cost for a high profile event. You're asking for an awful lot of food and drink sales to make up for the shortfall. Let's be honest, how much do people really buy? Most fans on here, including myself, have spoken about which pub they are going to before the game. Families might buy a bit of food and 1 drink. It's not really a lot.

I stand by it, I just don't think the NL anticipated two big sides playing and they can't/couldn't afford to open the rest. They just won't admit it. Some might say conspiracy but it's logical. Far more logical than this travel nonsense and asking for 350 coaches to come into a congested city by a Mayor that wants us to go green!

Whether the external pressure might make them get staff in for the day and open up some more, I really hope so. Fingers crossed for everyone

There's plenty of logic in restricting capacity if the train network cannot cope with the numbers - Wembley Park is brilliant for tfl and police to control large numbers of people - with Wembley Way traffic free it's basically a huge queue for the tube. As far as I'm aware neither wembley central nor Wembley stadium stations are anywhere near as good for this.

The main cost of hiring wembley stadium will be just hiring wembley stadium regardless of what tiers are open, that cost has been and gone - the additional cost of opening a few blocks in the top tier will be pretty small compared with the revenue of an additional 3 or 4 thousand fans. If it was a few hundred fans then yeah probably not worth it financially.

 

[ShrimperLee]

Good luck to everyone still looking for tickets. The optimist in me thinks that there MUST be more tickets released after Tuesday’s safety meeting. Despite the shambles that has unfolded so far, at least all the relevant people that need to be talking to each other now seem to be doing that and hopefully good sense prevails. Our wonderful club thinks that we could sell 35k tickets and presumably Oldham could do a similar number, that’s just too much exposure/revenue to let pass without some heads being banged together and the capacity increased.