Supporter information for away game at Aberdeen

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 9:55 am

Information has been published today for Burnley fans travelling to Aberdeen

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Eyres_11 · Post by **Eyres_11** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 10:05 am

haha. Jesus wept. Its a football game against the equivilant of a league 2 side, why all the rules

RammyClaret61 · Post by **RammyClaret61** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 10:06 am

Why can’t people go to a football match without it being a military operation?
All the bloody do’s and don’ts.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 10:06 am

1. They are not a League Two side
2. It is under UEFA regulations and therefore the information is necessary

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 10:08 am

Turnstiles open 75 mins before kick off then advise people not to turn up less than 60 mins before kick off.

Over 2000 fans through the gates in 15mins with bag searches etc

Eyres_11 · Post by **Eyres_11** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 10:09 am

They might as well be. They are crap, if we don't beat them home and away comfortably then we don't deserve to be in the competition anyway.

Either way, half of them wont be enforced, including ID checks. If you have a ticket, you will get in.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 10:10 am

Dyched wrote:Turnstiles open 75 mins before kick off then advise people not to turn up less than 60 mins before kick off.

Over 2000 fans through the gates in 15mins with bag searches etc

Must admit, I thought that wouldn't work. I suspect there will be lengthy queues to get in with all the security checks.

RammyClaret61 · Post by **RammyClaret61** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 10:11 am

It doesn’t say you have to be in the ground 60 minutes before kick off. Just arrive.

Tuddybfc · Post by **Tuddybfc** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 10:12 am

ClaretTony wrote:Must admit, I thought that wouldn't work. I suspect there will be lengthy queues to get in with all the security checks.

Again I imagine just one of those things I imagine they’re obliged to say by the police/UEFA/ to cover their backsides when people don’t get in before kick off if they rock up 5 minutes before

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 10:16 am

RammyClaret61 wrote:It doesn’t say you have to be in the ground 60 minutes before kick off. Just arrive.

It’ll be chaos if that’s what people do.

There’s also “park and ride” servive which set of 60,60,45 mins before kick off.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 10:17 am

Tuddybfc wrote:Again I imagine just one of those things I imagine they’re obliged to say by the police/UEFA/ to cover their backsides when people don’t get in before kick off if they rock up 5 minutes before

I would think so - there were games last season in the Premier League when people turned up a few mins before kick off (Liverpool was a good example) and expected to be able to go straight in. The security checks at some grounds now makes that impossible.

claret wizard · Post by **claret wizard** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 10:32 am

Old Trafford and Man City security checks seemed to take ages last year. I guess this will be worse.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 10:38 am

claret wizard wrote:Old Trafford and Man City security checks seemed to take ages last year. I guess this will be worse.

I didn't do too badly at Man City but United was chaotic. Queued ages at Bournemouth & Leicester too.

Goody1975 · Post by **Goody1975** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 10:58 am

ClaretTony wrote:I would think so - there were games last season in the Premier League when people turned up a few mins before kick off (Liverpool was a good example) and expected to be able to go straight in. The security checks at some grounds now makes that impossible.

Just checking which Liverpool game are you referring to?

Hopefully not the home victory in 2016/17.

rayzer · Post by **rayzer** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 11:08 am

Just to let you know, the Castlegate has a couple of pubs that are like the Turf and Prinny Royal. It does have a Wetherspoons which is crap and as for eateries think Church St.

claretblue · Post by **claretblue** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 11:17 am

Goody1975 wrote:Just checking which Liverpool game are you referring to?

Hopefully not the home victory in 2016/17.

no Goody he''ll mean Liverpool away...long delays getting in - but great result!

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 11:31 am

Goody1975 wrote:Just checking which Liverpool game are you referring to?

Hopefully not the home victory in 2016/17.

No, Anfield last season.

Murger · Post by **Murger** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 12:08 pm

Christ on a bike. Talk about OTT. What next? Being sent to the gas chambers incase we say a naughty word?

Claret Till I Die · Post by **Claret Till I Die** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 12:14 pm

Murger wrote:Christ on a bike. Talk about OTT. What next? Being sent to the gas chambers incase we say a naughty word?

Don't mention halibut or Jehovah and you'll be ok.

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 12:17 pm

Already mentioned, but how about some information about where we pick up tickets in Aberdeen?

tybfc · Post by **tybfc** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 12:24 pm

Great that the park and ride will get you to the ground under the 60 minute deadline.

I think just to ignore a bit of their advice might be best.

Goody1975 · Post by **Goody1975** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 12:30 pm

ClaretTony wrote:No, Anfield last season.

Sorry, was about to have a meltdown as the 'fans turning up late' was the initial reason given by the club for well over a thousand people missing Sam Vokes opener vs Liverpool in 2016.

The fact two of the turnstiles for the JHU were closed and our multi million pound operation hasn't got a contingency plan in place for staff not turning up is a little poor to say the least.

Still waiting for the promised response from the safety officer regarding this, maybe they are still investigating it.

rayzer · Post by **rayzer** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 12:32 pm

Also be aware that the park and ride are of no use to Burnley fans unless you are staying in a hotel well out of the city.

thatdberight · Post by **thatdberight** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 12:32 pm

Goody1975 wrote:Sorry, was about to have a meltdown as the 'fans turning up late' was the initial reason given by the club for well over a thousand people missing Sam Vokes opener vs Liverpool in 2016.

The fact two of the turnstiles for the JHU were closed and our multi million pound operation hasn't got a contingency plan in place for staff not turning up is a little poor to say the least.

Still waiting for the promised response from the safety officer regarding this, maybe they are still investigating it.

Helped by the fact we implemented a card scanning system that still requires a turnstile operative at each turnstile. It's like a comedy sketch, that bit of genius from the club.

durhamclaret · Post by **durhamclaret** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 12:37 pm

Away fans advised not to travel without a ticket, yeah sure, see you all up in Aderdeen UTC

Aclaret · Post by **Aclaret** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 12:46 pm

durhamclaret wrote:Away fans advised not to travel without a ticket, yeah sure, see you all up in Aderdeen UTC

I wouldn't be surprised if there's more Burnley fans outside than in the ground, 50 odd years is a long time to wait and just being there enjoying the atmosphere is the next best thing.

Loyalclaret · Post by **Loyalclaret** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 12:51 pm

Had a look around and the same information has been issued to fans following their clubs in Europe for the last few years. Everton and West Ham were given very similar guidelines/advice, including not travelling without tickets- this will be UEFA lead information.

I’m sure most grounds advise fans to arrive early, I thought it used to say in tickets but checking it refers to T & C, I’m sure BFC have similar advice on getting to the ground early and being in your seat x time before the match. Same as any concert/event. Manchester United still advice 60 minutes before KO.

On the whole BFC fans are lucky they can for most matches leave the various pubs around the ground at 2:45 and still get in for KO

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 1:15 pm

thatdberight wrote:Helped by the fact we implemented a card scanning system that still requires a turnstile operative at each turnstile. It's like a comedy sketch, that bit of genius from the club.

It would have required a whole new set of turnstiles to automate it all, I think that's why they went with that system. It's similar at a lot of other grounds too.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 1:16 pm

Loyalclaret wrote:On the whole BFC fans are lucky they can for most matches leave the various pubs around the ground at 2:45 and still get in for KO

Always quicker getting into a ground for home fans than it is for away fans

Murger · Post by **Murger** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 1:37 pm

And for those that don't have photo ID. How do they get ID'd?

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 1:39 pm

Murger wrote:And for those that don't have photo ID. How do they get ID'd?

Those without photo ID would not have been able to get a ticket in the first place

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 1:53 pm

I don't think anyone has commented on there being no alcohol at Pittodrie. That's not UEFA but the club's own policy.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 1:55 pm

ClaretTony wrote:I don't think anyone has commented on there being no alcohol at Pittodrie. That's not UEFA but the club's own policy.

Have they changed the rules this year?

You have never been able to buy alchohol on European nights previously.

Murger · Post by **Murger** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 1:58 pm

ClaretTony wrote:Those without photo ID would not have been able to get a ticket in the first place

I beg to differ, but I'm not arguing. Doesn't affect me anyhow.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 2:13 pm

Murger wrote:I beg to differ, but I'm not arguing. Doesn't affect me anyhow.

Not me you are begging to differ with but the club. No tickets sold can be collected without ID, I'd to go down armed with passports to collect our four. You also get a voucher with your name on so it can be matched at the turnstiles if required.

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 2:17 pm

ClaretTony wrote:Not me you are begging to differ with but the club. No tickets sold can be collected without ID, I'd to go down armed with passports to collect our four. You also get a voucher with your name on so it can be matched at the turnstiles if required.

Think he means the 100s given to supporters clubs for fans without enough points as well half the allocation the players took. (take as many pinches of salt required when reading that)

Eyres_11 · Post by **Eyres_11** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 2:22 pm

claretonthecoast1882 wrote:Think he means the 100s given to supporters clubs for fans without enough points as well half the allocation the players took. (take as many pinches of salt required when reading that)

It's a fair point regarding players friends and family, I was told ID wasn't required as the players collected them...

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 2:22 pm

claretonthecoast1882 wrote:Think he means the 100s given to supporters clubs for fans without enough points as well half the allocation the players took. (take as many pinches of salt required when reading that)

The plus side is. The more family and friends the players have there, the more serious they will be taking it.

Millertime v1.7 · Post by **Millertime v1.7** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 2:40 pm

Don't worry lads. I'll be on hand to smooth out any confusion. I REALLY think I should have been employed as SLO instead of the USELESS old goat we have. She's sooooo out of her depth. Unfortunately my commitments to BT prevent me taking on the role in an official capacity. See you when you get there lads.
xx

cutsy123 · Post by **cutsy123** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 2:45 pm

Plenty goin weout tickets

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 3:50 pm

Forget about the alcohol, how much is a Twix?

Aclaret · Post by **Aclaret** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 3:54 pm

jrgbfc wrote:Forget about the alcohol, how much is a Twix?

Sorry but no twix up there, just the deep fried mars bars.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 4:43 pm

claretonthecoast1882 wrote:Think he means the 100s given to supporters clubs for fans without enough points as well half the allocation the players took. (take as many pinches of salt required when reading that)

Really - you know something I don't then

Eyres_11 · Post by **Eyres_11** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 4:45 pm

ClaretTony wrote:Really - you know something I don't then

The players were allowed to buy as many tickets as they want without ID.

Was told this by a senior member of the ticket office.

So just curious how they will get in?

Culvert_for_one · Post by **Culvert_for_one** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 5:10 pm

Eyres_11 wrote:The players were allowed to buy as many tickets as they want without ID.

Was told this by a senior member of the ticket office.

So just curious how they will get in?

That is correct, I am well aware of people having received tickets from friends of friends who know staff and players at the club. You have to wonder how many the players and staff are getting for them to be passed on to friends of friends.

I think the name will probably say "comps" and therefore any ID will suffice.

I don't think anyone will have issues with ID at the gate in all honesty

Tuddybfc · Post by **Tuddybfc** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 6:41 pm

ClaretTony wrote:I would think so - there were games last season in the Premier League when people turned up a few mins before kick off (Liverpool was a good example) and expected to be able to go straight in. The security checks at some grounds now makes that impossible.

Had my ticket sold twice by Liverpool leading to a wild goose chase round the ground trying to sort it, only to go in and see someone else with the same ticket, farce!

UpTheClaretsFCBK · Post by **UpTheClaretsFCBK** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 8:09 pm

I’m taking a Jamaica flag and a crate of red stripe

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 8:19 pm

"They might as well be. They are crap, if we don't beat them home and away comfortably then we don't deserve to be in the competition anyway."

Lincoln City.

mickleoverclaret · Post by **mickleoverclaret** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 8:22 pm

ecc wrote:"They might as well be. They are crap, if we don't beat them home and away comfortably then we don't deserve to be in the competition anyway."

Lincoln City.

We didn't deserve to be in the FA Cup that year after that.

Anyone any idea when we will find out where we can get tickets on the day?

thatdberight · Post by **thatdberight** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 8:23 pm

mickleoverclaret wrote:We didn't deserve to be in the FA Cup that year after that.

Anyone any idea when we will find out where we can get tickets on the day?

The day after the match.