[JonB]

There seemed to be a steward of some sort stood watching folk as they entered the South end of the West Stand last night presumably checking for people getting in on kids tickets etc however it wasnt overly thorough. My mate accidently scanned in on his daughters card who wasnt there last night and the steward didnt say a word!

[spireitetoo]

ash_cfc, on 02 April 2025 - 10:21 AM, said:

I’ve sent an email last night and had a 15 minute chat with the lady supervisor during the 2nd half. Feel free to PM me if you have any issues and I’ll add it

Tbh there's probably not alot more I can add to what you've already put on here, and no doubt that has gone in your email.

Tbh the only time I was asked for my ticket, he was told where to go in just 2 words,.. I've been in that stand for 3 or 4 yrs now.. but this season they seem intent on killing the atmosphere in there..

This post has been edited by spireitetoo: 02 April 2025 - 10:40 AM

[ash_cfc]

valemadness, on 01 April 2025 - 09:45 PM, said:

Forum
[email protected]
Matchday Safety Officer
[email protected]
Stadium Manager
[email protected]

The forum email address bounces back. I’ve attempted to resend to Tony & Dean.

[valemadness]

ash_cfc, on 02 April 2025 - 07:11 PM, said:

The forum email address bounces back. I’ve attempted to resend to Tony & Dean.

I'll check with Phil

[Lincs Spireite]

JonB, on 02 April 2025 - 10:26 AM, said:

There seemed to be a steward of some sort stood watching folk as they entered the South end of the West Stand last night presumably checking for people getting in on kids tickets etc however it wasnt overly thorough. My mate accidently scanned in on his daughters card who wasnt there last night and the steward didnt say a word!

The way round that is to have kids season ticket bright pink or something

[JonB]

Lincs Spireite, on 03 April 2025 - 05:59 AM, said:

The way round that is to have kids season ticket bright pink or something

The turnstile already alerts through some lights on the back of the turnstile if a non adult ticket is used but the steward was stood watching and didnt seem to bothered about doing much more.

[valemadness]

ash_cfc, on 02 April 2025 - 07:11 PM, said:

The forum email address bounces back. I’ve attempted to resend to Tony & Dean.

Can you forward the bounceback emails to me, so we can check with SBK what the issue is please. Ta.
[email protected]

[clarevoyant.]

Slightly, less concerning, but baffling. Why in the West Stand south (does it occur in other places?) a re the stewards only allowed to open one of the 2 exit doors on night matches? I fail to see the logic, apart from causing more congestion with using the one exit gate.
Is there a pair of rare birds nesting over the unopened gate? It just seems barmy having a very young spotty faced steward looking all embarrassed telling folk they can't exit by route one.

This post has been edited by clarevoyant.: 03 April 2025 - 10:10 AM

[hilly81]

clarevoyant., on 03 April 2025 - 09:36 AM, said:

Slightly, less concerning, but baffling. Why in the West Stand south (does it occur in other places?) a re the stewards only allowed to open one of the 2 exit doors on night matches? I fail to see the logic, apart from causing more congestion with using the one exit gate.
Is their a pair of rare birds nesting over the unopened gate? It just seems barmy having a very young spotty faced steward looking all embarrassed telling folk they can't exit by route one.

It might just be me but this sort of crowd management just seems shambolic throughout many events these days. We went to the new Co-Op Arena in Manchester to watch our daughter in Young Voices (Which was absolutely brilliant by the way) a few weeks back and getting in and out was just a mess. The staff involved just seemed to be trying to make it as difficult and long winded as possible for people to get in to the venue and away from it after the event.

[spireitetoo]

clarevoyant., on 03 April 2025 - 09:36 AM, said:

Slightly, less concerning, but baffling. Why in the West Stand south (does it occur in other places?) a re the stewards only allowed to open one of the 2 exit doors on night matches? I fail to see the logic, apart from causing more congestion with using the one exit gate.
Is there a pair of rare birds nesting over the unopened gate? It just seems barmy having a very young spotty faced steward looking all embarrassed telling folk they can't exit by route one.

Think yourself lucky, they don't open the exit gates at all, not even for sell out crowds on the north West corner... everyone has to funnel back under the concourse to get out..

[clarevoyant.]

spireitetoo, on 03 April 2025 - 10:31 AM, said:

Think yourself lucky, they don't open the exit gates at all, not even for sell out crowds on the north West corner... everyone has to funnel back under the concourse to get out..

The question is,why?

I presume someone gets paid for making these decisions.

[valemadness]

ash_cfc, on 02 April 2025 - 07:11 PM, said:

The forum email address bounces back. I’ve attempted to resend to Tony & Dean.

Cheers, got the email.
I believe the emails are forwarded to both Phil Tooley, the chair and Dr Stankard, the board representative on the forum. The emails get to Phil, but it appears there's a problem between the clubs email and Dr Stankard's, so it bounces back. Phil's going to report it to SBK and see what can be done about it. So hopefully sort out 2 issues in one.

clarevoyant., on 03 April 2025 - 09:36 AM, said:

Slightly, less concerning, but baffling. Why in the West Stand south (does it occur in other places?) a re the stewards only allowed to open one of the 2 exit doors on night matches? I fail to see the logic, apart from causing more congestion with using the one exit gate.
Is there a pair of rare birds nesting over the unopened gate? It just seems barmy having a very young spotty faced steward looking all embarrassed telling folk they can't exit by route one.

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, email [email protected] and report it

[valemadness]

spireitetoo, on 03 April 2025 - 10:31 AM, said:

Think yourself lucky, they don't open the exit gates at all, not even for sell out crowds on the north West corner... everyone has to funnel back under the concourse to get out..

As I've posted above, at the risk of sounding like a broken record email [email protected]
I've asked about this in NW corner before, I think one of the problems maybe that the ambulance and paramedics/St John Ambulance staff park outside those gates so there may not be room for people to exit there.

[clarevoyant.]

valemadness, on 03 April 2025 - 12:28 PM, said:

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, email [email protected] and report it

I was just seeking the logic behind the ruling, a directive that must come from above. The logic on this practice beats me but doesn't really effect me apart from putting 1 minute+ on reaching the boozer.
Just seems ridiculous, especially for the ones having to use the lift and not being able to use the exit next to said lift.


Maybe, reading your explanation for not opening all exits in the north of West stand, they mistakenly think it applies to the south as well

[spireitetoo]

valemadness, on 03 April 2025 - 12:31 PM, said:

As I've posted above, at the risk of sounding like a broken record email [email protected]
I've asked about this in NW corner before, I think one of the problems maybe that the ambulance and paramedics/St John Ambulance staff park outside those gates so there may not be room for people to exit there.

Then use the corner under the screen, those gates are never opened due to the location of the away fans now.

[Osborne again]

Just renewed my season ticket today. Very quick and efficient. Much more professional than when Renfield and the Pigeon pilot ran the show.

[SpireiteStan]

Is anyone able to clarify whether there is a gap between season ticket seats being released and the early bird ending? The original announcement suggested seats would be released after 30th April with early bird not ending until 2nd May, but today's tweet states season ticket holders have until 2nd May to secure their seat.

I have a mate who wants to get a seat near us so that gap would have been the perfect time

[dim view]

SpireiteStan, on 22 April 2025 - 12:28 PM, said:

Is anyone able to clarify whether there is a gap between season ticket seats being released and the early bird ending? The original announcement suggested seats would be released after 30th April with early bird not ending until 2nd May, but today's tweet states season ticket holders have until 2nd May to secure their seat.

I have a mate who wants to get a seat near us so that gap would have been the perfect time

It can't be right that we have to join the Early Bird scheme in order to secure our usual seat.

[CFC91]

SpireiteStan, on 22 April 2025 - 12:28 PM, said:

Is anyone able to clarify whether there is a gap between season ticket seats being released and the early bird ending? The original announcement suggested seats would be released after 30th April with early bird not ending until 2nd May, but today's tweet states season ticket holders have until 2nd May to secure their seat.

I have a mate who wants to get a seat near us so that gap would have been the perfect time

We have a mate in a similar situation, who knows a seat in S5 will become free because of someone not renewing so his plans was to buy on at the early bird price and email the club to move the seat to the one that gets freed up once they become available

[dalekpete]

SpireiteStan, on 22 April 2025 - 12:28 PM, said:

Is anyone able to clarify whether there is a gap between season ticket seats being released and the early bird ending? The original announcement suggested seats would be released after 30th April with early bird not ending until 2nd May, but today's tweet states season ticket holders have until 2nd May to secure their seat.

I have a mate who wants to get a seat near us so that gap would have been the perfect time

As stated, if you wish a seat move then renew to get the Early Bird price and email your requirements.

Best to send to tickets@ email with "seat move" in the subject. We will take STs off sale for a few days after early bird to tidy-up and facilitate seat moves. This makes the two dates impractical for releasing seats.

Seat moves require new cards, if you chose a plastic card rather than an NFC (phone wallet) one then there is a £10 charge.