I was thinking again about this last night and now blocks 3 and 19 are open i am imagining a scenario where somebody who has already bought a ticket in a sold out block speaks to a mate later who says he would have gone with him if they could be next to each other. In this situation i would think the club would maybe consider moving someone if it meant another ticket, or indeed tickets, would be sold in the process.
I have been critical of the way seats have been released in the past and do consider that often they err on the side of caution however this time less so. Firstly i honestly thought we would struggle to sell much more than 1000 or so and secondly at least the first blocks released were the ones that will now be in the centre of the Albion support not on the edge in the corner.
Have you been to Burnley before?
Many times. Have a lovely restaurant booked, miles away from Burnley for a post match stop over.
Next to the worst of the home fans though……
A couple of seasons back we moved along to that section for a seat. All well and good when we conceded, until we went 2 - 1 up and the lighters and bottles started.
Yep, exactly that (plus the incessant homophobic chanting and insults), did the same (think it was Ali Mac that came on as sub and changed the game).
And it's been explained time and time again why it's done this way. Also, not everyone wants to be behind the goal, quite happy with our location.
Thought an update may be in order after a further week of sales. With just over 40 left between the two remaining blocks of non disabled seating it means we will be taking over 1750 fans to Burnley and will be over 1800 if one includes club comps. I must admit that is more than i was expecting after seeing sales on that first day.I'm sure we'll still take a more than they brought down to us.
1,043 is the number to beat
Burnley are the current Lancashire League Champions. Season kicks off the following day.
Bit early aren't you? Games not till a couple of weeks.
I was chatting to my Spurs mate the other day, who is obviously not familiar with our fixture list. Anyway, I said that I had bought a ticket for a couple of hours of casual racism and homophobia. He said 'Can't be Leeds, they're in the Championship - are you playing at Burnley?'
They already have haven’t they ? I think block 11 is recommended for ambulant disabled as easier access but is open to anyone.
