Supporter information for away game at Aberdeen

The Quattro · Post by **The Quattro** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 9:39 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.

I understand it's actually Scots law rather than a club policy. Stems from a match between the Old Firm. I know there were murmurings about it being repealed, though I don't know how far that has got.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 10:26 pm

The Quattro wrote:I understand it's actually Scots law rather than a club policy. Stems from a match between the Old Firm. I know there were murmurings about it being repealed, though I don't know how far that has got.

Wasn’t sure whether it was Scotland or just Aberdeen

rayzer · Post by **rayzer** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 11:00 pm

It was because of a pitch invasion in the 1980 cup final between the Old Firm that alcohol was banned from football grounds in Scotland. You all saw what happened 2 years earlier on the Turf. Definately drink related. Scottish football had had enough.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 12:08 am

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

For such small nos, Bournemouth was horrendous.

Millertime v1.7 · Post by **Millertime v1.7** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 1:13 am

rayzer wrote:It was because of a pitch invasion in the 1980 cup final between the Old Firm that alcohol was banned from football grounds in Scotland. You all saw what happened 2 years earlier on the Turf. Definately drink related. Scottish football had had enough.

Cheers for the history lesson bud. You should get your own YouTube channel where you set the world to rights. Maybe I could be a guest, is that OK?
Mate, I lived through the old firm shite when it was at its worst living in Glasgow. I was naked and afraid.
Scotland has had enough of the stain left by the ghosts of the old firms past. We're making a stand against it. Hopefully you lads will stand arm in arm with us on good terms. Like brothers

rayzer · Post by **rayzer** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 1:24 am

Millertime bud!..Ive lived in Aberdeen for over 30 years and have stood arm in arm against the Old Firm(especially the late 80s). I have lived through the history not looked it up.

Bobzuruncle · Post by **Bobzuruncle** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 6:30 am

Does anyone know if the QR code on the ticket contains the ID of the person who bought it ? Since my son went to UNI he and my wife have shared an Adult ticket in her name - so we are in a dilemma as I have 3 tickets but none of them will be used unless I know he can get in with his ID.

Burnleybabe · Post by **Burnleybabe** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 6:51 am

No idea on that.
But you should also have an official Supporter Ticket with your name on
This is used for ID

IAmAClaret · Post by **IAmAClaret** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:00 am

Scan the code with your phone, itll show what it contains

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:01 am

Less than a week before the game

Those of us who don't live in Burnley and planning to pick up tickets in Aberdeen as per Burnley FC original plan getting worried yet?

tybfc · Post by **tybfc** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:21 am

Lancasterclaret wrote:Less than a week before the game

Those of us who don't live in Burnley and planning to pick up tickets in Aberdeen as per Burnley FC original plan getting worried yet?

I'd be there bright and early Lancs

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:22 am

Lancasterclaret wrote:Less than a week before the game

Those of us who don't live in Burnley and planning to pick up tickets in Aberdeen as per Burnley FC original plan getting worried yet?

Spoke to a City mate who had this at Celtic and they were given the name of a hotel in the City centre to pick their tickets up from, they got this 2 days before the match. He has also been told he will need photo ID at most games he has been too but yet to be asked when entering the ground for it.

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:24 am

Lets hope the hotel has a bar then!

Not sure my nerves could take it if they only announce it two days before though!

thatdberight · Post by **thatdberight** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:24 am

Lancasterclaret wrote:Less than a week before the game

Those of us who don't live in Burnley and planning to pick up tickets in Aberdeen as per Burnley FC original plan getting worried yet?

Yes. It's rubbish that they haven't sorted this out. Whether that's our club's fault or Aberdeen's (realistically the pick-up point is likely to involve Aberdeen's facilities in some way) I don't know but it's rubbish.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 10:07 am

Lancasterclaret wrote:Less than a week before the game

Those of us who don't live in Burnley and planning to pick up tickets in Aberdeen as per Burnley FC original plan getting worried yet?

Nothing to be worried about - there is a collection point in Aberdeen

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 10:12 am

Bobzuruncle wrote:Does anyone know if the QR code on the ticket contains the ID of the person who bought it ? Since my son went to UNI he and my wife have shared an Adult ticket in her name - so we are in a dilemma as I have 3 tickets but none of them will be used unless I know he can get in with his ID.

The ticket has no personal information and the QR code, when scanned, just gives you a number.

The personal information comes on the authorisation voucher that you will need with your ticket. It has your name, Clarets Number and category and must be shown with ticket if requested. This has to match your photo ID.

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 10:16 am

Bobzuruncle wrote:Does anyone know if the QR code on the ticket contains the ID of the person who bought it ? Since my son went to UNI he and my wife have shared an Adult ticket in her name - so we are in a dilemma as I have 3 tickets but none of them will be used unless I know he can get in with his ID.

Hope you got my reply before it got deleted.

All you needed to know was on there.
If not, put your email on and I'll contact you directly, for some reason my posts disappear.

Failing that, I hope someone can give you correct information you need.

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 10:24 am

ClaretTony wrote:
The personal information comes on the authorisation voucher that you will need with your ticket. It has your name, Clarets Number and category and must be shown with ticket if requested.

What happens if you don't have one of those or You lose it ?
Will you not gain entry to the stadium?

rayzer · Post by **rayzer** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 10:42 am

I know there are regulations to be adhered to regarding Uefa, but I dont think you will have half the problems you are anticipating. Ive been on europeann games at Pittodrie for many years and I've never been asked for any ID.

thatdberight · Post by **thatdberight** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 10:54 am

ClaretTony wrote:Nothing to be worried about - there is a collection point in Aberdeen

Where?

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 11:12 am

MACCA wrote:What happens if you don't have one of those or You lose it ?
Will you not gain entry to the stadium?

If you have a ticket you will have one, simple as that, because they came together. The voucher clearly says failing to provide it will result in your match ticket being cancelled.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 11:17 am

thatdberight wrote:Where?

It will be in a hotel in the city, I'm trying to find where.

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 11:37 am

ClaretTony wrote:If you have a ticket you will have one, simple as that, because they came together. The voucher clearly says failing to provide it will result in your match ticket being cancelled.

Cheers

Eyres_11 · Post by **Eyres_11** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 11:49 am

What if you lost your I.D? Nothing they can do tbh.

thatdberight · Post by **thatdberight** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 12:33 pm

ClaretTony wrote:It will be in a hotel in the city, I'm trying to find where.

Thank you.

thatdberight · Post by **thatdberight** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 12:34 pm

Eyres_11 wrote:What if you lost your I.D? Nothing they can do tbh.

Except not let you in. I'm not saying that's what will happen but by your argument, "What can they do at the border if you've lost your passport? Nothing."

Top Don · Post by **Top Don** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 12:39 pm

Interesting reading all your comments about ID etc for the game.
We have had this carry on for years when following Aberdeen in Europe.
To date having visted the likes of Germany, Spain, Latvia, Holland and Slovenia amongst others, I have never once been asked to confirm my identity in order to gain entry to a ground with a valid ticket. We have however when buying tickets for away legs had to confirm travel arrangements/passport number/accommodation details etc etc.
I sense that this is one of these scenarios however where if you draw attention to yourself with your behaviour in the vicinity of the ground you could be asked to confirm.
Keep your heads down, don't be overly intoxicated and you'll not encounter any issues.
Above all enjoy your visit to Aberdeen and hopefully you'll be sent back down the M6 with your tails between your legs

Eyres_11 · Post by **Eyres_11** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 12:42 pm

thatdberight wrote:Except not let you in. I'm not saying that's what will happen but by your argument, "What can they do at the border if you've lost your passport? Nothing."

Not really, I am sure if you have a match ticket and your reciept there isnt much they can do. If you had your wallet stolen for example.

Bobzuruncle · Post by **Bobzuruncle** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 1:17 pm

ClaretTony wrote:If you have a ticket you will have one, simple as that, because they came together. The voucher clearly says failing to provide it will result in your match ticket being cancelled.

thanks for the clarification - in that case unless the club helps out (and I have asked and not given up hope yet) there will be 3 unused tickets because I’m not driving up there on the off chance that the authorisation slip isn’t asked for - it’s a shame this info wasn’t available before I bought the tickets online.

Burnleybabe · Post by **Burnleybabe** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 1:24 pm

But that information was supplied with the ticket information clearly stating that whatever name you bought the ticket in
would have to prove ID and be the one using the ticket.
If you have picked up 3 tickets from the Ticket Office you will have the authorisation voucher.
If you haven't then its its your fault for not reading the information given out by the Club.

Bobzuruncle · Post by **Bobzuruncle** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 1:28 pm

Burnleybabe wrote:But that information was supplied with the ticket information clearly stating that whatever name you bought the ticket in
would have to prove ID and be the one using the ticket.
If you have picked up 3 tickets from the Ticket Office you will have the authorisation voucher.
If you haven't then its its your fault for not reading the information given out by the Club.

the name was on the ticket after they have been bought - this is a ticket my son and wife now share so no reason to believe there would be an issue until the tickets were in our hands. The full info was not available when they were purchased online.

TiredJohn · Post by **TiredJohn** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 1:33 pm

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

Adam Rooney as signed for Salford

Up the claret

TJ x

Barrowfordclaret · Post by **Barrowfordclaret** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 1:33 pm

ABERDEEN AWAY TICKET COLLECTION | Supporters collecting purchased tickets in Aberdeen, can do so from the main reception of the Hilton Garden Inn, 31 St. Andrew Street, Aberdeen, AB25 1JA, from 1pm until 5pm, on Thursday 26th July.

Please ensure you have valid photo ID when you collect...tickets will not be released without it

Millertime v1.7 · Post by **Millertime v1.7** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 7:51 pm

Lads, calm it down a bit.

mickleoverclaret · Post by **mickleoverclaret** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:43 pm

Barrowfordclaret wrote:ABERDEEN AWAY TICKET COLLECTION | Supporters collecting purchased tickets in Aberdeen, can do so from the main reception of the Hilton Garden Inn, 31 St. Andrew Street, Aberdeen, AB25 1JA, from 1pm until 5pm, on Thursday 26th July.

Please ensure you have valid photo ID when you collect...tickets will not be released without it

We don't arrive in Aberdeen until 5pm! Anyone know what we can do?

Loyalclaret · Post by **Loyalclaret** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 9:21 pm

You’d think BFC will have some common sense and change the times

mickleoverclaret · Post by **mickleoverclaret** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 5:31 pm

Club replied on Twitter saying they'll be moved to the ticket office at the ground after 5pm, for anyone else worried.

whentheballmoves · Post by **whentheballmoves** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 6:07 pm

You're cutting it a bit fine, Mickleover!?

levraiclaret · Post by **levraiclaret** » Sun Jul 22, 2018 4:41 pm

mickleoverclaret wrote:Club replied on Twitter saying they'll be moved to the ticket office at the ground after 5pm, for anyone else worried.

Thanks, that puts my mind at rest, are you flying from Birmingham or East Mids?

Shappie · Post by **Shappie** » Sun Jul 22, 2018 4:57 pm

levraiclaret wrote:Thanks, that puts my mind at rest, are you flying from Birmingham or East Mids?

I’m flying from Birmingham

levraiclaret · Post by **levraiclaret** » Sun Jul 22, 2018 5:40 pm

Shappie wrote:I’m flying from Birmingham

Me too, 3:30pm

mickleoverclaret · Post by **mickleoverclaret** » Sun Jul 22, 2018 5:42 pm

On the same flight!

levraiclaret · Post by **levraiclaret** » Sun Jul 22, 2018 5:50 pm

mickleoverclaret wrote:On the same flight!

See you in departures.

Shappie · Post by **Shappie** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 6:55 am

levraiclaret wrote:Me too, 3:30pm

I’m on the 1.30pm !

Shappie · Post by **Shappie** » Fri Jul 27, 2018 7:14 pm

levraiclaret wrote:Me too, 3:30pm

Did you make it mate? Our flight was the 1.30 but got delayed till 3.40. I saw yours was delayed till 5.15

mickleoverclaret · Post by **mickleoverclaret** » Sat Jul 28, 2018 2:00 am

We landed in Aberdeen about half 6, just about got there before kick off!

levraiclaret · Post by **levraiclaret** » Sat Jul 28, 2018 2:21 pm

Shappie wrote:Did you make it mate? Our flight was the 1.30 but got delayed till 3.40. I saw yours was delayed till 5.15

Yes just, I collected my ticket at 7:40. Great night worth the effort. Flight back (8:25am) was on time and landed 10 minutes early.

Shappie · Post by **Shappie** » Sat Jul 28, 2018 4:37 pm

levraiclaret wrote:Yes just, I collected my ticket at 7:40. Great night worth the effort. Flight back (8:25am) was on time and landed 10 minutes early.

Ours was delayed again on the way back over an hour and a half late!