[Albion] The annual loyalty points decimation

[dazzer6666]

The final paragraph of this says there is a policy for refunds for away games when people can't attend. Interesting.

Yep….probably the ‘at least 72 hours’ bit that‘s usually the problem.

 

[Horses Arse]

What's the maximum you can have per season. I appreciate that for dedicated 100% fans over multiple seasons the points will be higher but would be interested in what people have accrued on here.

I'll waive mine first under the proviso that it's a bit chilly where I am. 340 points, and tier 1 towards the end.

Who's got the biggest?

 

[drew]

What's the maximum you can have per season. I appreciate that for dedicated 100% fans over multiple seasons the points will be higher but would be interested in what people have accrued on here.

I'll waive mine first under the proviso that it's a bit chilly where I am. 340 points, and tier 1 towards the end.

Who's got the biggest?

542. I'm trapped in the top tier so have to keep going.

(38 out 46 matches). Hopefully should guarantee a ticket at out first Europa away game.

 

[WATFORD zero]

Imagine ticket swill be allocated as normal - ie Tier 1 will be essentially guaranteed a ticket, with then a scramble for T2 for whatever is left. I guess what the club could do is publish a list a the start of the season showing how many fans there are in various bands starting with the highest, just so everyone at least has an idea of the starting point and where they stand……eg (numbers for illustration only):

500+ - 500
450-500 - 800
400-450 - 1000
350-400 - 2500

etc

I think this would be a good idea to help people with their planning, sort of good chance, fair chance, no chance type thing

 

[drew]

I think this would be a good idea to help people with their planning, sort of good chance, fair chance, no chance type thing

A lot will depend on the stadia we play at. 5% of 60k is 3k so pretty standard EPL allocation however there are many smaller clubs. Roma have capacity of 72k whereas Villareal only have 23k

 

[WATFORD zero]

A lot will depend on the stadia we play at. 5% of 60k is 3k so pretty standard EPL allocation however there are many smaller clubs. Roma have capacity of 72k whereas Villareal only have 23k

Which is why I think publishing the numbers in each 'band' would be good. The club isn't committing to anything and as soon as the ties are made, the calculations on tickets available can be made and people can decide from the banding they are in and the seats available whether to book flight/accommodation immediately or wait to see if they can get a ticket and find a mate with a campervan

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Which is why I think publishing the numbers in each 'band' would be good. The club isn't committing to anything and as soon as the ties are made, the calculations on tickets available can be made and people can decide from the banding they are in and the seats available whether to book flight/accommodation immediately or wait to see if they can get a ticket and find a mate with a campervan

To me it seems unworkable. The figures will need weekly updates and then there‘s the grief the club will get when someone books a flight and accommodation only to find out they’re not in the tier they thought.

 

[Wozza]

542. I'm trapped in the top tier so have to keep going.

(38 out 46 matches). Hopefully should guarantee a ticket at out first Europa away game.

And, more importantly (maybe), Luton away.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

The

I wouldn’t be so defeatist, there is plenty of hot air going round at the moment that “I’m going here, I’m going there, I’ll go to Vladivostok on a Thursday night etc etc. Tickets might be one thing but without flights, accommodation, money, time off work etc it doesn’t matter how many points you have (BTW I’m assuming there is going to be some protection against fans just buying tickets and then not going?) Anyhoo, I’m keeping it real and only have one away as a target and if I do it I’ll be happy. I know a Fulham fan at work, he had the same outlook as me, he made it to Basel thus fulfilling a dream, he was happier with that.

You make a very good point about protecting against fans who buy tickets but then can’t get flights, accommodation, money, time off work etc.

 

[Gazwag]

The

You make a very good point about protecting against fans who buy tickets but then can’t get flights, accommodation, money, time off work etc.

The only way would be if the club ran organised packages. Time off work shouldn't be an issue as we all know the dates already. My daughter has already provisionally booked the six Thursday/Fridays off with a view to cancel the dates she doesn't need.

 

[Official Old Man]

I'm on 441 and will be really dissappointed if I'm not priority for every game.
Seagull Travel done the 'buy a seat but refund if no ticket' for many games, including Wembley.
I'd hope they do similar for flights. A wet & cold Tuesday in Stoke gives me the chance to go to every game, and I will.

 

[Originunknown]

I'll be trying to do all 3 group games away, but potential destinations could be tricky. Of immediate friends and family there are 4 of us with big points between 400 and something to 500ish but only 2 of them will be keen to do them all.

All depends where we're drawn doesn't it. Maybe only 1 or 2 of them will be relatively easy with travel.

 

[Official Old Man]

Your priority window is online.
Go to account details and profile. Bottom line is Priority Window.

 

[Gazwag]

Your priority window is online.
Go to account details and profile. Bottom line is Priority Window.

I saw that the other day and wondered if it was only there left over from Wembley. Top priority window changes for every game if we don't get 3k tickets

 

[dazzer6666]

I think the current system is fairest.

I have no doubt the games will sell out, but where I do have doubt is at what tier; European away games are way more cost and time expensive than domestic fixtures. Even the most loyal of fans might not have the money or family/work circumstance

To me it seems unworkable. The figures will need weekly updates and then there‘s the grief the club will get when someone books a flight and accommodation only to find out they’re not in the tier they thought.

Not really - a simple starting point will be enough for people to work out their chances

 

[drew]

Which is why I think giving the numbers is each 'band' would be good. The club isn't committing to anything and as soon as the ties are made, the calculations on tickets available can be made and people can decide from the banding they are in and the seats available whether to book flight/accommodation immediately or wait to see if they can get a ticket and find a mate with a campervan

I remember the debates when the loyalty scheme firsdt started.

Maybe for Europe, use the same loyalty merit table but maybe each fan only allowed to do one EL match in the season so more folk get to experience the experience?

** awaits flaming

There are 6 away games plus the final. Probably about 1500 tickets available for those first 6 which means there is still only about 9k fans that will get to an away game. Personally, just apply the same scheme we have now. There are plenty that have worked their way up through the tiers so I don't see why someone lower down who has chosen not to go to any or enough domestic games should get to effectively jump the queue.

 

[Neville's Breakfast]

Imagine ticket swill be allocated as normal - ie Tier 1 will be essentially guaranteed a ticket, with then a scramble for T2 for whatever is left. I guess what the club could do is publish a list a the start of the season showing how many fans there are in various bands starting with the highest, just so everyone at least has an idea of the starting point and where they stand……eg (numbers for illustration only):

500+ - 500
450-500 - 800
400-450 - 1000
350-400 - 2500

etc

Tier 1 will buy all the tickets then a significant number of them will be re sold online for 10 times the price. Pretty similar to normal really, just a bigger profit.

 

[dazzer6666]

There are 6 away games plus the final. Probably about 1500 tickets available for those first 6 which means there is still only about 9k fans that will get to an away game. Personally, just apply the same scheme we have now. There are plenty that have worked their way up through the tiers so I don't see why someone lower down who has chosen not to go to any or enough domestic games should get to effectively jump the queue.

Loving the confidence of getting out of the group stage

 

[Arkwright]

Priority is a bit misleading, in our little group two of us have 500 + points with the lowest being on 285 points but all shown as priority group one.
You would hope Priority group one would be sufficient for any game anywhere.
I can see a lot of supporters will end up a tad miffed.

 

[Originunknown]

Priority is a bit misleading, in our little group two of us have 500 + points with the lowest being on 285 points but all shown as priority group one.
You would hope Priority group one would be sufficient for any game anywhere.
I can see a lot of supporters will end up a tad miffed.

As others have suggested the priority windows may just be a hangover from the FA cup semi ticketing. Perhaps they'll bring priority windows back for the European games but with updated criteria.