tam4ritchie Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 1 hour ago, euan2020 said: No. People don't seem to think it's an issue ...... Do you think it's an issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euan2020 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 13 minutes ago, tam4ritchie said: Do you think it's an issue? Yup. I even got told by a regular poster on here 1 of the guys at her work was on 10 points and never went to games but was hoping on firmament tickets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaid Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 30 minutes ago, euan2020 said: Yup. I even got told by a regular poster on here 1 of the guys at her work was on 10 points and never went to games but was hoping on firmament tickets Even if that third hand piece of information were true, I wouldn't know whether to marvel at the guys stupidity or admire his eternal optimism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalgety Bay TA Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 13 hours ago, aaid said: Even if that third hand piece of information were true, I wouldn't know whether to marvel at the guys stupidity or admire his eternal optimism. I would say the former considering that most tournaments are played in decent sized stadiums therefore, assuming the SFA don't change distribution policy, you would only ever need about 5 points max to guarantee tickets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tam4ritchie Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 18 hours ago, euan2020 said: Yup. I even got told by a regular poster on here 1 of the guys at her work was on 10 points and never went to games but was hoping on firmament tickets Report them then. As for the myth about 10 points and never going to a game, come on you're not that gullible. I have I doubt there are people with the odd point more than they should have, there may even be a couple of people with a lot more points than they should have but there are not thousands or even hundreds with a lot more points. I think it's an issue, just not that big an issue. As I asked earlier, how do you catch the ones that are abusing the system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euan2020 Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 2 hours ago, tam4ritchie said: Report them then. As for the myth about 10 points and never going to a game, come on you're not that gullible. I have I doubt there are people with the odd point more than they should have, there may even be a couple of people with a lot more points than they should have but there are not thousands or even hundreds with a lot more points. I think it's an issue, just not that big an issue. As I asked earlier, how do you catch the ones that are abusing the system Tam. I'm not that gullible. This was someone who was on committee of one of the ta associations. So I don't believe they were lying to me . I wil admit this conversation was 2007. But folk do buy tickets to not go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronLoon1986 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 On 8 March 2016 at 9:33 AM, GaryWood34 said: Hello All, Just reluctantly renewed so I could buy a season ticket and make certain I get my brief to watch us humble England at Hampden (certainly not for the gorgeous tshirt on offer this year - I've actually ordered a size 4-5 years old for my nephew, he won't be embarassed wearing it). My question is how does a zero pointer gain that first point. I'm in the situation where I have attended every home game for the past 12 years but the away games I go to I have had to get tickets in different ways meaning that I don't gain the point. It looks to be a vicious circle - any way out to gain that elusive first point? I thought prague was an option - nope - It's for 5 pointers. Cheers in advance. Trust me pal the so called 0 pointers will get a ticket for any game ( apart from maybe the game vs Englund at Wembley) Especially after our failure to qualify for EURO 2016 which is still hurting the nation.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braveheart_lynch Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 10 points and never been to a game? I find that hard to believe. What a sad life if someone is willing to spend hundreds of £pounds on tickets just for "points". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggis McBasher Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 On 08/03/2016 at 6:24 PM, scottincarlisle said: Looking forward more to visiting Metz & Trnava than North London. Some people care more about the actual match than the city though. I do realise that's a strange concept to some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 On 3/15/2016 at 7:18 PM, Haggis McBasher said: Some people care more about the actual match than the city though. I do realise that's a strange concept to some. I care about the match as much as anyone but its nice to be able to travel & visit new places, meet the locals etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 38 minutes ago, scottincarlisle said: I care about the match as much as anyone but its nice to be able to travel & visit new places, meet the locals etc. Same always try to go for 4 days and get a couple o days tae see the city and as Prague is my favourite city it's not a problem stayin fur a few extra days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggis McBasher Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 1 hour ago, scottincarlisle said: I care about the match as much as anyone but its nice to be able to travel & visit new places, meet the locals etc. Fair enough but you post suggested that you found the France game more appealing than England despite the fact the latter clearly means more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 4 minutes ago, Haggis McBasher said: Fair enough but you post suggested that you found the France game more appealing than England despite the fact the latter clearly means more. My post referred to visiting the places, nothing about the actual games, but I will be up for the games when I get to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 On 15/03/2016 at 7:18 PM, Haggis McBasher said: Some people care more about the actual match than the city though. I do realise that's a strange concept to some. Don't worry yourself Mr McBasher, both defeats will mean just as much as eachother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarky1606 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 16 hours ago, scottincarlisle said: I care about the match as much as anyone but its nice to be able to travel & visit new places, meet the locals etc. 16 hours ago, bonzo said: Same always try to go for 4 days and get a couple o days tae see the city and as Prague is my favourite city it's not a problem stayin fur a few extra days Totally agree lads. The game only lasts 90 mins - your trip lasts 3-4 days Following Scotland is my main reason for going on the trips but seeing new places etc. plays a big part in the decision too. Plus its a few days off work on the lash with your mates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radian Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 4 hours ago, clarky1606 said: Totally agree lads. The game only lasts 90 mins - your trip lasts 3-4 days Following Scotland is my main reason for going on the trips but seeing new places etc. plays a big part in the decision too. Plus its a few days off work on the lash with your mates Exactly the same way I look at it ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 The points system isn't great if you don't want to go to a couple of away games a year or midweek friendlies in Molde. If you want to cherry pick a big qualifier every year or 2 it sucks. It's not unfair. There are quirks, but it's about as fair as you can make it. (I suppose the only unfair aspect is losing out in a ballot is a bit of a double punishment, as those who are successful get the ticket and the point, unsuccessful folk get neither). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braveheart_lynch Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 There are no longer any ballots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 35 minutes ago, braveheart_lynch said: There are no longer any ballots There you go then. (how do they allocate tickets then in the cases where there would've been?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantyboy1983 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 It's 1st come 1st served I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braveheart_lynch Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Yeah as above, 1st come 1st serve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mee Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 On 23/03/2016 at 3:51 PM, braveheart_lynch said: Yeah as above, 1st come 1st serve It's impressive that they managed to make a fair system slightly worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one t in scotland Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 On 16 March 2016 at 8:39 PM, deecie said: Don't worry yourself Mr McBasher, both defeats will mean just as much as eachother Yes - but two more badges for the extravagantly feathered glengarries. Result! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest allyc Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 It really isn't that hard to accumulate points.the game having just dropped off for points was England played over 2 years ago.most people can manage at least 1 away game a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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