Breaking News Advance purchase only for mansfield tomorrow!!!

[Shrimpergonzo]

Apologies for starting a new thread, but I didn't want this to get buried.

Given the signing of Lee and Sokolik, I thought I might head up to the game tomorrow. Someone has just drawn my attention to this on the OS:

http://www.southendunited.co.uk/news/article/161014-mansfield-town-tickets-2018105.aspx

It looks like there is no pay on the day. Just thought it might be worth giving everyone a heads up on this as I'm sure I'm not the only one considering changing their plans for the weekend!

 

[Juggler90]

See my thread about a spare ticket tomorrow Garry

 

[Mick]

Does the club not feel that the day before the match is a tad late to be announcing this ridiculous policy of Mansfield's ?

I'm sure I read previously that it was cheaper if bought in advance in a earlier ticket news item.

 

[Fiftyone]

Does the club not feel that the day before the match is a tad late to be announcing this ridiculous policy of Mansfield's ?

I'm sure I read previously that it was cheaper if bought in advance in a earlier ticket news item.

Typical Southend.:thumbdown:

 

[stickyboy]

remember was the same last year with regards to no tickets on the day - not sure why they have that policy

 

[Jimmych]

First mention of tickets not being available on the gate and it's the day before the game. Shambles.

 

[MK Shrimper]

Looking at the Mansfield website, they have no cash turnstiles. Guess you can still purchase over t'web and pick them up on the day.

 

[Worcester shrimper 64]

I'm sure we will be able to purchase tickets from their ticket office before 2.30. That is what I am going to do. I am sure they won't be turning us away with hard cash ready. These teams need every penny available.

 

[Pubey]

The ticket office is the other end of the ground to the away end. Their policy seems weird, but they don't have cash turnstiles and it's to stop loads of away fans heading to the ticket office and being with all the home fans.

Sensible or not, that's the way it is. However, last year people could head to the ticket office and buy an away ticket.

I'm sure people heading up tomorrow will be fine, but if you're worried give either club a ring in the morning to find out the situation before you set off.

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

The ticket office is the other end of the ground to the away end. Their policy seems weird, but they don't have cash turnstiles and it's to stop loads of away fans heading to the ticket office and being with all the home fans.

Sensible or not, that's the way it is. However, last year people could head to the ticket office and buy an away ticket.

I'm sure people heading up tomorrow will be fine, but if you're worried give either club a ring in the morning to find out the situation before you set off.

I am worried - and I am not going to take the risk now. For that reason, I'm out .... (actually, I'm in - staying in at home :'().

 

[Maldon Blues]

Out of interest, did anyone purchase a ticket from Mansfield on the day?

 

[Gt Yarmouth Shrimper]

Typical Southend.:thumbdown:

You're blaming SUFC for the ticketing policy of another club. Madness:stunned:

 

[Blues 'n twos]

Out of interest, did anyone purchase a ticket from Mansfield on the day?

Yes some bought at the ticket office, some were lucky enough to have "contacts" within the club :thumbsup:

 

[Tinks]

Out of interest, did anyone purchase a ticket from Mansfield on the day?

Yep, I telephoned the club whilst we were on route and they stated they were aware that SUFC had only informed their supporters the day before regarding the game being ticket only and as such any supporter turning up on the day would be sold a ticket.
So it would seem that it was down to the communication of SUFC
And yes we did get into the ground

 

[Blues 'n twos]

You're blaming SUFC for the ticketing policy of another club. Madness:stunned:

I think you will find that fifty one was blaming Southend for only letting us know the ticketing policy of another club on the afternoon before the game, leaving some of us ticketless.

 

[Fiftyone]

I think you will find that fifty one was blaming Southend for only letting us know the ticketing policy of another club on the afternoon before the game, leaving some of us ticketless.

You are correct, this was my intention.:smile: