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A return to VP

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by Faithful Bantam, Feb 22, 2021.

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  1. Fordy117

    Fordy117 Just call me Mr Flip-Flop!
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    Stupid and pointless question. A question that tends to come from people that don't understand they should be only judging the person in change.
     
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    #161 Fordy117, Mar 20, 2021
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  2. Tony Wilkinson

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    What... ?
     
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    #162 Tony Wilkinson, Mar 20, 2021
  3. Fordy117

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    Just judge people in charge. Don't be asking or thinking about who should be in charge.
     
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    #163 Fordy117, Mar 20, 2021
  4. Tony Wilkinson

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    So sorry, I do apologise...
     
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    #164 Tony Wilkinson, Mar 20, 2021
  5. Fordy117

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    Good.

    If someone is failing or disappointing you then don't make excuses for them.
     
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    #165 Fordy117, Mar 20, 2021
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    It's hard to see but isn't that where turnstile queues are?
     
    #166 Rogered Tart, Mar 20, 2021
  7. Stafford Bantam

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    One slightly concerning thing about last night's play off match between Oxford United and Blackpool was the (lack of) demand for tickets.

    Capacity was set at 4,000 and everyone who applied for a ticket got one, suggesting a worrying level of demand for such an important match.
    https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/another-play-off-game-another-win-matt-scraftons-verdict-as-blackpool-place-one-foot-in-the-final-with-comprehensive-first-leg-win-at-oxford-3241865
    I think a lot of clubs, including City, will be waiting anxiously to see what the levels of demand are for tickets, compared to the pre-COVID times.
     
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    #167 Stafford Bantam, May 19, 2021
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    So quick out of the blocks they got battered ?
     
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    #168 Ulysses S Grant, May 19, 2021
  9. Idlebantam

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    People getting used to watching on the tv/ifollow perhaps.

    Personally I cannot wait to step foot back in Valley Parade again. Be interesting to see how many fans will want to attend the pre season friendlies
     
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  10. Stafford Bantam

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    I'm also looking forward to getting back to Valley Parade; however, I doubt I'll be going to the friendlies.

    However, it is clear that some people will not be rushing back anytime soon. Whether or not that is a significant number remains to be seen.

    I certainly agree with Ryan Sparks that iFollow should, for the time being, be part of any offering, if the EFL will allow it, as it will provide an alternative for those not so keen to return yet, and it will help with ticket sales.
     
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    #170 Stafford Bantam, May 19, 2021
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    I was a bit unsure regarding going back to VP.
    Wasn’t keen on being told what time I could get in.
    When I could leave.Go to loo etc but after seeing the fans at the cup final and the games this week it’s put a completely different perspective on the whole attendance thing.Watched most games on ifollow(work permitting) but I now realise how much I’ve missed seeing live football.
    Can’t wait to get back to the whole match day routine
    again.Hopefully the stuff on the pitch makes it an ever more enjoyable experience.Lots of work for Ryan and the new manager to do admittedly but that’s what they signed up for.
    An interesting couple of months in store.
     
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    The 4,000 figure had to include everyone in the stadium though, including staff, players, media etc.

    They also limited the ballot to season ticket holders, not sure how many they have but I wonder if they have many more than 3,000 this season anyway?
     
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  13. Fordy117

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    I’m more concerned about that donut Boris not ruling out local lockdowns again and the delay of the 21st of June freedom
     
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    #173 Fordy117, May 19, 2021
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    Suppose it will depend on if ifollow is available. I’m sure more would have attended if there was no option to watch at home
     
    #174 Storck, May 19, 2021
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    Was it not on Sky too..?
     
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    #175 Tony Wilkinson, May 19, 2021
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    Irrespective of demand, this is the current position regarding capacity at 'outdoor' sports stadia, as per the government's guidance:
    • A default capacity of 4,000 or 50% of capacity, whichever is lower.
    • However, for larger venues (16,000 plus seats) a figure of 10,000 or 25% of seated capacity will be allowed, whichever is lower. [Note: a separate, higher capacity for Wembley has been specially set]

    So for Valley Parade, which currently has around 24,500 seats, the maximum allowed will be somewhere in the region of 6,125 under the current rules. Take out club officials, stewards etc, and we are looking at 5,500 at best.

    Of course, by the time the new season commences, the rules may well have changed (hopefully for the better).
     
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    #176 Stafford Bantam, May 19, 2021
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    Sick of all this pussy footing around and threats of local lockdowns.
    Some people would be happy if next season was behind closed doors so long as ifollow is an option.
    Very sad really
     
    #177 Loyalbantam, May 19, 2021
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    We wouldnt be in this position if those eligible had all had the vaccine. The 21st June would be a definite and we would all be looking forward to business almost as usual. Just glad its Bolton, not Bradford that has this spike.
     
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    #178 Ulysses S Grant, May 19, 2021
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    Not Bradford YET!!!
     
    #179 bantam65, May 19, 2021
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    That's you told! :)
     
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