Wembley tickets

[cerbera45]

@Pak Power 10 years ago some Southend fans didn't even stay for the equaliser!

loved watching them try and run back towards the stadium

 

[Holy Joe]

So is the real reason the trains? Taylor Swift was allowed a full stadium with the same problems going on! Is it Wembley not wanting to open the top tier and staff it? More Bars More Security etc! Is it the police getting involved because it's football and not swifties?
I've got my tickets but I feel this is bang out of order as there are so many ways to get to ground! Trains, Buses, Coaches, Taxi's all are available to as public transport and then we have people driving there own cars!

The station closed for TS was not the main Wembley Park station, but one of the other ones - so it's not a apples for apples, slam dunk, comparison.

And I'd be massively surprised if they didn't want to open the top tier if there is demand for it. They don't have to staff the whole tier, only the blocks that they've sold tickets for, so id imagine the staffing costs would be insignificant compared to the additional revenue. And bars, food outlets etc - they're profit centres, they'd open them if there was demand.

 

[C'mon you Shrimpers]

I’m off Sadiq’s Xmas card list and don’t care!!! (pS it’s not his fault- it’s just landed in his lap due to the utter incompetence of Wembley and NL)

A fish rots from the head down

 

[Booma]

@Pak Power 10 years ago some Southend fans didn't even stay for the equaliser!

Some I was with had to watch penalties on their phone in the car park

 

[Ricey]

@Pak Power 10 years ago some Southend fans didn't even stay for the equaliser!

My best mate was up in club Wembley, left early to beat the traffic. They wouldn’t let him go back in, he was listening to the penalties on the way home.

I remind him every time Wembley is mentioned. Hopefully he won’t miss out this time!

 

[Boreham Blue]

Friend in the car park at RH says people in queue been given a numbered ticket. As ticket office opens at 10 I’m surprised no announcement yet. Maybe they will just be doing in person for this tranche?

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

The station closed for TS was not the main Wembley Park station, but one of the other ones - so it's not a apples for apples, slam dunk, comparison.

And I'd be massively surprised if they didn't want to open the top tier if there is demand for it. They don't have to staff the whole tier, only the blocks that they've sold tickets for, so id imagine the staffing costs would be insignificant compared to the additional revenue. And bars, food outlets etc - they're profit centres, they'd open them if there was demand.

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

 

[undercovershrimper]

im in the online queue whether there will be tix remains to be seen

 

[undercovershrimper]

im in the online queue whether there will be tix remains to be seen

nope!

 

[monkwell]

I was in queue but was kicked out - no tickets

 

[Sandbach Shrimper]

Just got into the queue, said a 3-minute wait but then got kicked out saying no tickets.

 

[Shrimperjohn]

When the dust settles on this fiasco I think there will be a lot of people that will need to answer a lot of questions.

 

[shrimper-james]

I’ve also just been kicked out the queue with nothing available. Though I assume the Club will release a statement at some point confirming timings for today?

 

[undercovershrimper]

I’ve also just been kicked out the queue with nothing available. Though I assume the Club will release a statement at some point confirming timings for today?

maybe not be till tomorrow after the meeting Stan was talking about

 

[SHRIMPERPETER]

maybe not be till tomorrow after the meeting Stan was talking about

There must be other 'top knobs' in talks today though?

 

[BEERMONSTER]

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

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

 

[* ORM *]

Seen two obvious scalpers so far. Utter scumbags

 

[Danshrimper]

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

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

Taken zero responsibility for their incompetence, what a surprise.

 

[Supa Shrimpa]

Seen two obvious scalpers so far. Utter scumbags

Touts ?

 

[Cricko]

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

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

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.