Why first-time buyers could not get tickets for big matches at the Macron

A man was left perplexed after he was unable to buy tickets the forthcoming Bolton Wanderers game against Leeds United because he had not bought one before.

Colin Shields made the journey from his home in Black Horse Street, Blackrod, to the Macron and tried to purchase two tickets for the game on Sunday, August 6.

Mr Shields is not a Bolton fan, but the tickets were meant as a birthday present for his good friend and ex-partner Wendy Griffiths, who turned 56 yesterday.

But when he got to the shop at the stadium, he was told that because he had not bought a ticket before, and had no previous booking history, then the club could not sell one to him.

Mr Shields, aged 61, said: "I tried to purchase two tickets for the Bolton v Leeds game. I had gone up to the ground in the morning with all of the cash and my bank card on me.

"But I was told that we could not purchase the tickets because I did not have a booking history.

"Why would a club in serious financial difficulties turn away money? I live in Blackrod, it is not as if I am coming all the way from Leeds.

"I just do not understand that a club going through what it is going through is turning away money. How will I be able to get a ticket?

"It is my ex-partner's birthday on July 24 and she is a Leeds United fan but she never gets to see them as we both live in Blackrod.

"I thought 'here's a chance' and thought we could go and see the team. We could obviously watch it on TV, but it is not the same.

"So I went to the stadium to purchase two tickets and they turned me away. How do I get a ticket? It just seems like complete stupidity."

No clubs in the country allow visiting supporters to sit in the home sections for matches and for Wanderers, tickets for big matches are only sold to people who have a booking history.

Therefore anyone who wanted to buy a ticket for the first time for the Leeds and Wanderers match would not be able to.

A spokesman for Bolton Wanderers said: "It is against ground and FA regulations to allow visiting supporters in home areas of Macron stadium.

"Visiting clubs receive an allocation of tickets for their own supporters.

"For certain matches, like the Leeds United game, where there is likely to be a large demand, we implement the previous booking history policy to ensure that only Bolton Wanderers supporters can purchase tickets in the home sections.

"This is done to ensure the safety and enjoyment for all attendees."

Source

Surely if they are from Bolton they should allow them to buy a home ticket.

BoltonTillIDie wrote:Surely if they are from Bolton they should allow them to buy a home ticket.  

I guess he wants tickets with the away fans though with her being a Leeds fan.

He wanted to buy one in the home end for his 56 year old ex-partner, who is a Leeds fan (he should have kept this info to himself)- but she's hardly going to be a hooligan causing trouble.

"A spokesman for Bolton Wanderers said: "It is against ground and FA regulations to allow visiting supporters in home areas of Macron stadium."

What a load of shite - the club has no common sense. They should be welcoming any person who wishes to attend a game, especially if they live nearby.

It's shite like this Ken Anderson should be sorting out, especially as every message he releases is dominated by marketing crap aimed at the fans buying ticket.

Gobshites.

Natasha Whittam wrote:It's shite like this Ken Anderson should be sorting out, especially as every message he releases is dominated by marketing crap aimed at the fans buying ticket.

Ken Anderson doesn't run the FA and didn't write the FA rulebook. It's the same for all Cat C matches.

Reebok Trotter wrote:Ken Anderson doesn't run the FA and didn't write the FA rulebook. It's the same for all Cat C matches.

How do you post from so far up Ken's arse?

If you think the club are going to get sanctioned for selling a ticket to someone in Blackrod you are mistaken.

This should be in the jobsworth thread.

Natasha Whittam wrote:

Reebok Trotter wrote:Ken Anderson doesn't run the FA and didn't write the FA rulebook. It's the same for all Cat C matches.

How do you post from so far up Ken's arse?

I use one of those whatyoumacallit selfie sticks.

Reebok Trotter wrote:I use one of those whatyoumacallit selfie sticks.

That doesn't make sense, you'd just end up with a photo of you and an arse. Not that anyone could tell the difference.

Why is he off to the football with his ex anyway?

Leeds_Trotter wrote:Why is he off to the football with his ex anyway?

Just because your ex despises you doesn't mean his does.

Natasha Whittam wrote:

Leeds_Trotter wrote:Why is he off to the football with his ex anyway?

Just because your ex despises you doesn't mean his does.

2 years later and she still stalks me.

Leeds_Trotter wrote:2 years later and she still stalks me.

Did you steal her life savings?

Natasha Whittam wrote:

Leeds_Trotter wrote:2 years later and she still stalks me.

Did you steal her life savings?

No she had all mine though. Made sure I got it back before I left. Nobody takes money from a Yorkshire man.