Last minute decision by me to take my boy to this game, we went from Kings Cross and bought our train tickets at 12.20 for the 12.45 train. No match tickets as we were going to buy on the door.
£40 wasted and needlessly as if I knew there were pitch inspections even as late as midday I wouldn't have bothered.
Not only out of pocket but as we didn't have match tickets we won't even get any offer of free travel for the rearranged game. Ggrr.
I would suspect although could be wrong when tickets go back on sale that if you asked for a coach ticket they wouldn’t make the distinction between prior purchase or not - Peterborough’s offer of upto 30 coaches was assuming all tickets sold at that point came by coach - I certainly didn’t and neither did my step dad so you can have our two spaces on one of the 30 coaches if they materialise
Last minute decision by me to take my boy to this game, we went from Kings Cross and bought our train tickets at 12.20 for the 12.45 train. No match tickets as we were going to buy on the door.
£40 wasted and needlessly as if I knew there were pitch inspections even as late as midday I wouldn't have bothered.
Not only out of pocket but as we didn't have match tickets we won't even get any offer of free travel for the rearranged game. Ggrr.
I would suspect although could be wrong when tickets go back on sale that if you asked for a coach ticket they wouldn’t make the distinction between prior purchase or not - Peterborough’s offer of upto 30 coaches was assuming all tickets sold at that point came by coach - I certainly didn’t and neither did my step dad so you can have our two spaces on one of the 30 coaches if they materialise
Last minute decision by me to take my boy to this game, we went from Kings Cross and bought our train tickets at 12.20 for the 12.45 train. No match tickets as we were going to buy on the door. £40 wasted and needlessly as if I knew there were pitch inspections even as late as midday I wouldn't have bothered.
Not only out of pocket but as we didn't have match tickets we won't even get any offer of free travel for the rearranged game. Ggrr.
Last minute decision by me to take my boy to this game, we went from Kings Cross and bought our train tickets at 12.20 for the 12.45 train. No match tickets as we were going to buy on the door. £40 wasted and needlessly as if I knew there were pitch inspections even as late as midday I wouldn't have bothered.
Not only out of pocket but as we didn't have match tickets we won't even get any offer of free travel for the rearranged game. Ggrr.
Charlton will now visit Peterborough United on Tuesday, February 28th (7.45pm KO GMT).
The Sky Bet League One fixture was initially set to take place on Saturday, January 21st but was postponed at late notice after the referee deemed the Weston Homes Stadium playing surface unplayable.
Tickets purchased for the original fixture remain valid for the rearranged date, while supporters unable to make the new date can claim a refund by contacting the Ticket Office on 03330 14 44 44 or emailing tickets@cafc.co.uk.
Meanwhile, fans who purchased a CharltonTV match pass for the original fixture will receive a voucher code for the new date.
Peterborough are providing free coach travel for away supporters as a gesture of goodwill.
Last minute decision by me to take my boy to this game, we went from Kings Cross and bought our train tickets at 12.20 for the 12.45 train. No match tickets as we were going to buy on the door. £40 wasted and needlessly as if I knew there were pitch inspections even as late as midday I wouldn't have bothered.
Not only out of pocket but as we didn't have match tickets we won't even get any offer of free travel for the rearranged game. Ggrr.
Last minute decision by me to take my boy to this game, we went from Kings Cross and bought our train tickets at 12.20 for the 12.45 train. No match tickets as we were going to buy on the door. £40 wasted and needlessly as if I knew there were pitch inspections even as late as midday I wouldn't have bothered.
Not only out of pocket but as we didn't have match tickets we won't even get any offer of free travel for the rearranged game. Ggrr.
Exactly why no information was released.
To support the rail line?
Darragh's in cahoots with Network Rail and LNER...
Last minute decision by me to take my boy to this game, we went from Kings Cross and bought our train tickets at 12.20 for the 12.45 train. No match tickets as we were going to buy on the door. £40 wasted and needlessly as if I knew there were pitch inspections even as late as midday I wouldn't have bothered.
Not only out of pocket but as we didn't have match tickets we won't even get any offer of free travel for the rearranged game. Ggrr.
Exactly why no information was released.
That doesn’t make sense
Of course it makes sense. If Posh had said the match was doubtful a number of fans would not have travelled and bought a ticket.
Last minute decision by me to take my boy to this game, we went from Kings Cross and bought our train tickets at 12.20 for the 12.45 train. No match tickets as we were going to buy on the door. £40 wasted and needlessly as if I knew there were pitch inspections even as late as midday I wouldn't have bothered.
Not only out of pocket but as we didn't have match tickets we won't even get any offer of free travel for the rearranged game. Ggrr.
Exactly why no information was released.
That doesn’t make sense
Of course it makes sense. If Posh had said the match was doubtful a number of fans would not have travelled and bought a ticket.
As a whole, yes that's likely true. You only have to read @Nicholas 's post on page 9 to see an example of a Charlton who got screwed buying a match ticket that same afternoon.
But the post AB quoted didn't involve purchasing any match tickets so Peterborough didn't benefit in this case. Seemed a weird one to quote to make the point, that's all.
What you do if you are a proper club is get a local ref to have a look in the morning if the match ref isn't there. They actually announced all was fine. They should at least be made to refund the costs of our fans and indeed their ones too.
There was nothing unpredictable about the weather. In fact the sun has been glaring and bright since this morning.
There are three stakeholders in the decision to decide whether a EFL game is off or on - one isnt "a local referee"!!
First, the senior stadium official for health and safety. He/she to decide whether conditions inside and immediately outside are safe (no snow/ice, as an example).
Secondly, the Police Office in charge of the game for the day; responsible for internal customer control and responsible for external approaches to the game being safe (usually snow/ice impact upon travelling).
The match referee, being responsible for the safety of players on the physical pitch.
Having said all that, I am surprised that a pitch inspection wasn't made earlier in the morning. I would not know whether the club failed to advise the match referee earlier that there could be some doubt about the match proceeding or whether the match referee should take some responsibility for a late pitch inspection.
I have seen clubs get an alternative referee on a number of occasions in these circumstances where the match official may not be available. It potentially saves all parties time, money and effort.
No "local refs" used at this level. Happy to be told I am wrong, but I believe local refs can only be used to judge pitches at step 5 and lower levels.
Last minute decision by me to take my boy to this game, we went from Kings Cross and bought our train tickets at 12.20 for the 12.45 train. No match tickets as we were going to buy on the door. £40 wasted and needlessly as if I knew there were pitch inspections even as late as midday I wouldn't have bothered.
Not only out of pocket but as we didn't have match tickets we won't even get any offer of free travel for the rearranged game. Ggrr.
Exactly why no information was released.
That doesn’t make sense
Of course it makes sense. If Posh had said the match was doubtful a number of fans would not have travelled and bought a ticket.
As a whole, yes that's likely true. You only have to read @Nicholas 's post on page 9 to see an example of a Charlton who got screwed buying a match ticket that same afternoon.
But the post AB quoted didn't involve purchasing any match tickets so Peterborough didn't benefit in this case. Seemed a weird one to quote to make the point, that's all.
The point is that as long as there is any chance of the game going ahead clubs will be reluctant to disclose doubt, because they know some (mostly home) fans will then not travel just in case.
Whether the poster in this case actually bought tickets is irrelevant - the aim is not to discourage them in case the game goes ahead. Once it’s called off, the tactic has no benefit. People can get refunds anyway.
Last minute decision by me to take my boy to this game, we went from Kings Cross and bought our train tickets at 12.20 for the 12.45 train. No match tickets as we were going to buy on the door. £40 wasted and needlessly as if I knew there were pitch inspections even as late as midday I wouldn't have bothered.
Not only out of pocket but as we didn't have match tickets we won't even get any offer of free travel for the rearranged game. Ggrr.
Exactly why no information was released.
That doesn’t make sense
Of course it makes sense. If Posh had said the match was doubtful a number of fans would not have travelled and bought a ticket.
As a whole, yes that's likely true. You only have to read @Nicholas 's post on page 9 to see an example of a Charlton who got screwed buying a match ticket that same afternoon.
But the post AB quoted didn't involve purchasing any match tickets so Peterborough didn't benefit in this case. Seemed a weird one to quote to make the point, that's all.
The point is that as long as there is any chance of the game going ahead clubs will be reluctant to disclose doubt, because they know some (mostly home) fans will then not travel just in case.
Whether the poster in this case actually bought tickets is irrelevant - the aim is not to discourage them in case the game goes ahead. Once it’s called off, the tactic has no benefit. People can get refunds anyway.
for those that shelled out money for petrol/train tickets/parking/hotels/drink and food they wont get nothing back. yeah he can get his tickets refunded but thats it.
Last minute decision by me to take my boy to this game, we went from Kings Cross and bought our train tickets at 12.20 for the 12.45 train. No match tickets as we were going to buy on the door. £40 wasted and needlessly as if I knew there were pitch inspections even as late as midday I wouldn't have bothered.
Not only out of pocket but as we didn't have match tickets we won't even get any offer of free travel for the rearranged game. Ggrr.
Exactly why no information was released.
That doesn’t make sense
Of course it makes sense. If Posh had said the match was doubtful a number of fans would not have travelled and bought a ticket.
As a whole, yes that's likely true. You only have to read @Nicholas 's post on page 9 to see an example of a Charlton who got screwed buying a match ticket that same afternoon.
But the post AB quoted didn't involve purchasing any match tickets so Peterborough didn't benefit in this case. Seemed a weird one to quote to make the point, that's all.
The point is that as long as there is any chance of the game going ahead clubs will be reluctant to disclose doubt, because they know some (mostly home) fans will then not travel just in case.
Whether the poster in this case actually bought tickets is irrelevant - the aim is not to discourage them in case the game goes ahead. Once it’s called off, the tactic has no benefit. People can get refunds anyway.
for those that shelled out money for petrol/train tickets/parking/hotels/drink and food they wont get nothing back. yeah he can get his tickets refunded but thats it.
Yes - I’m talking about the club’s perspective which is what informs the comms position.
The club does not benefit from the secrecy once the game is off because they have to refund ticket money if requested (by law).
The scenario they are trying to avoid is reducing their income by admitting the game is in doubt, putting some people off, and then it going ahead.
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Charlton will now visit Peterborough United on Tuesday, February 28th (7.45pm KO GMT).
The Sky Bet League One fixture was initially set to take place on Saturday, January 21st but was postponed at late notice after the referee deemed the Weston Homes Stadium playing surface unplayable.
Tickets purchased for the original fixture remain valid for the rearranged date, while supporters unable to make the new date can claim a refund by contacting the Ticket Office on 03330 14 44 44 or emailing tickets@cafc.co.uk.
Meanwhile, fans who purchased a CharltonTV match pass for the original fixture will receive a voucher code for the new date.
Peterborough are providing free coach travel for away supporters as a gesture of goodwill.
https://www.charltonafc.com/news/peterborough-date-confirmed
If Posh had said the match was doubtful a number of fans would not have travelled and bought a ticket.
But the post AB quoted didn't involve purchasing any match tickets so Peterborough didn't benefit in this case. Seemed a weird one to quote to make the point, that's all.
The scenario they are trying to avoid is reducing their income by admitting the game is in doubt, putting some people off, and then it going ahead.
BUMP
It's a month later than planned.
Dazzler says P'boro 0-2 Charlton
Bonne scores a hatrick, however the last is incorrectly disallowed for being offside, first two are allowed despite being offside.