[Albion] Europa League - Away game tickets.

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

Hard hat already on because I know I'm going to get pelters here, but a way to avoid the "only here for the points" mentality would be to not reveal how many points is available for each game. They just get added after and only then do you find out. Would ensure that people are there to support the team and not 'other reasons'.

Not a bad idea, they could be allocated on how noisy we were, how original the songs were and our general behaviour, however on that last point they might deduct points in the case of beer luzzing for example

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

At least 4 flights from Istanbul to Baku on March 6th, around £160 for the round trp.

Yep but a distinct lack of anything direct from London. Baku defo isn't easyJet territory.

 

[Zeus]

Hard hat already on because I know I'm going to get pelters here, but a way to avoid the "only here for the points" mentality would be to not reveal how many points is available for each game. They just get added after and only then do you find out. Would ensure that people are there to support the team and not 'other reasons'.

Does the reason really matter if it influences people to go to the game? Surely thats the entire logic behind Loyalty points? Would you prefer that only 1000 turned up yesterday but enryone one was there just for the footy?

 

[dazzer6666]

Hard hat already on because I know I'm going to get pelters here, but a way to avoid the "only here for the points" mentality would be to not reveal how many points is available for each game. They just get added after and only then do you find out. Would ensure that people are there to support the team and not 'other reasons'.

Most can work out which games will be 5,10 or 15. Those that really care about following the team don’t really care how many points are given.

 

[studio150]

Think if Baku was drawn there would be club charters organised. There are no UK direct flights

There are direct flights, take a look at

Azerbaijan Airlines, it's not a daily service but runs on alternative days.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

There are direct flights, take a look at

Azerbaijan Airlines, it's not a daily service but runs on alternative days.

With just the one direct flight every other day, those seats are going to get snapped up mighty quick. Expensive too.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Most can work out which games will be 5,10 or 15. Those that really care about following the team don’t really care how many points are given.

Exactly this….
That’s why the loyalty scheme works

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

When was the draw made? I missed the bit where we got Qarabağ

 

[Iggle Piggle]

When was the draw made? I missed the bit where we got Qarabağ

Michael J Fox mentioned it when he was dishing out the BAFTAS last night. Liverpool got Milan.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Does the reason really matter if it influences people to go to the game? Surely thats the entire logic behind Loyalty points? Would you prefer that only 1000 turned up yesterday but enryone one was there just for the footy?

This. Surely it’s a good thing that 1) it possibly encourages people to go to games 2) the tiers are not a closed shop.

 

[jackalbion]

This. Surely it’s a good thing that 1) it possibly encourages people to go to games 2) the tiers are not a closed shop.

To an extent, but there does seems to be an obsession with points, I get people are encouraged to go, but the conversation around it is carrying on a bit now, where people are actually going for the points. I think the away atmospheres are suffering a bit.

 

[Lindfield by the Pond]

Is this seriously “a thing”?

Whatever happened to going to support the team?

Back in the day, we used to travel up and down the country, we were lucky if we got applauded by any of the players.

Not been there before. Went to support team. Took me to 68. Nothing to do with points (which will not be in time anyway)

 

[studio150]

With just the one direct flight every other day, those seats are going to get snapped up mighty quick. Expensive too.

Too expensive for me.

 

[Easy 10]

Just talking about San Siro has made my willy go all funny.

 

[Stumpy Tim]

Looks like it's either Budapest or Istanbul as a stop to Baku. Both fabulous cities for a Wednesday night. Both cities would be amazing the night before if we arrange ourselves

 

[Eeyore]

When was the draw made? I missed the bit where we got Qarabağ

It does rather feel that way.

Marseille again it is then.

 

[dwayne]

Hope we don't get the winner of Freiburg v Lens. Two really boring cities by the looks of it.

 

[JOLovegrove]

I am very excited for this draw.

 

[iacetate]

hey guys - I am based in Asia but want to go to the city where we play our next Europa league game - no chance of me getting tickets but will there be many Albion fans also without tickets and watching in a bar? I heard this happened in group stages so would that bar be near the ground or in a designated fan area?

 

[Willie]

Just wondering if the opposition club will sell tickets direct to Brighton fans, as AEK ATHENS did when some of us sat in block 8? My only issue would be being sat with a few brainless BHA fans again, too pissed and/or stupid to realise cheering loudly in the home end isn't a good idea.