Calling all Leinster fans!!!!!!!!!

Blured

dingbat wrote: »

Can't cut the Leinster branch any slack since they screwed many of their own fans who were still in London. That's pure BS.

AFAIK the branches only involvement was to provide a list of Season ticket holders to Ticketmaster. The ERC were the ones who insisted on the tickets going on sale on Monday

barnesd

dingbat wrote: »

It matters because communication from the branch regarding almost anything is awful, and has been awful for some time. Were you a season ticket holder when they sent out a mail blaming us for the debacle of the Thomond tickets, rather than accepting the blame themselves? They continually drop the ball and until this stops people will remain unhappy.

I was at the game in Thomond a few years ago, I was a STH then. Can't remember the email in question though. But anyway everyone who bought Ticketfast tickets has now been told they aren't worth the paper they're printed on, complaining that it's TM and not Leinster sending the mail seems like complaining for the sake of complaining to me.

And it's worth pointing out again that Leinster aren't really in control of this ticket sale.

Podge_irl

barnesd wrote: »

12k? Who are the extra 2k? Blues members? Anyway they were relying on not everyone buying 6, which is reasonable, and then relying on STHs distributing the tickets as the best way to keep them in Leinster hands, which is also reasonable. Are there any STHs denied tickets at this stage?

Well I'm a Blues member and got an e-mail on Tuesday as opposed to Monday. Was initially allowed purchase 6 as well, which I thought was amusing. It was quickly reduced to two though, which is all I ended up getting..

Sundy

smog wrote: »

I know what you are saying ... however as a loyal STH, i bought my tickets and did get some for friends who come to games. i can tell each one of them that their tickets are within the limits and not a problem. I bought them myself and will pass them on to them, i did not distribute my password.

A season ticket costs 219 Euro, that is about 18 Euro per game and also gives you the rights to purchases in the HC like this. I just simply dont understand all these loyal fans that are not up for 12 home games a year, even if you miss a few its as cheap as chips and makes sure that if the team does well you will be there to support them.

I am not looking for an argument, I know that yes the greedy messed it all up for you and others, however just go back to who ever gave you their password and ask who else they gave this to. TBH i would have hoped that all STH bought them and distributed as i planned and ensure their clubs allocation stays with them. If you got a code from elsewhere well i guess more then likely your tickets ordered wont arrive.

Didnt mess it up for me at all. Im a ST holder too. i just bough 6 on my season ticket like you with my own code which may i add i did not pass on to anybody.

The people im thinking about are the unsuspecting fans who buy the printed tickets second hand and get completly ripped off as they are literly not worth the paper there printed on.

Serenity Now!

Munster_Gal wrote: »

Could ticketmaster set up a facility to check that the tickets are legit if people are worried about getting one of the cancelled tickets?

If they can't even be trusted to run a password limit, how do you expect them to run this?
People are slamming the two branches here when the blame should be solely on Ticketmaster's side for allowing this fiasco to happen in the first place (and not for the first time either - remember the 2007 ticket sale to the irish supporters club).

barnesd

Anyone who still wants to blame Leinster, here are some comments from an OLSC committee member:

The decision to place tickets on sale was solely made by the ERC - I understand that both Leinster & Munster objected in the strongest terms to this but as was mentioned previously, this is an ERC gig and its their call. the ERC wanted all tickets to go up on sunday night - think of the outcry if that happened.

No one has any idea the pressure that staff in Donnybrook were under yesterday, their priority was to sort out the current mess and get as many leinster Supporters into Croke Park as possible - this is the same aim as the OLSC and we will work as closely as possible with LR to ensure this happens

It is all very well looking at other systems in hindsight - the LB could have done this by hand and ensured that things went smoothly, but they didnt, there has to be some matter of trust in things and the warnings were there. TM have already admitted that they erred in not limiting the passwords to single use - The bottom line on this is that if TM had done this as agreed, then we wouldnt be having this discussion.

Please note the above quote and the bolded part especially.

Otacon

barnesd wrote: »

Anyone who still wants to blame Leinster, here are some comments from an OLSC committee member:

Please note the above quote and the bolded part especially.

I don't think anyone should be blaming Leinster for the reusable password bit. Was the idea of giving a possible 6 tickets out TM or LB?

Otacon

Otacon wrote: »

I don't think anyone should be blaming Leinster for the reusable password bit. Was the idea of giving a possible 6 tickets out TM or LB?

LB

Munster were only giving one so it would seem to be a branch decision.

What is the justification for 6 for each season ticket holder? Why not more out to the clubs / schools?

dingbat

Deleted User wrote: »

What is the justification for 6 for each season ticket holder? Why not more out to the clubs / schools?

Because it's actually much harder to control tickets that way, based on prior experience. The LB have actually sent an email to all clubs saying that if Munster jerseys are seen in a club seat they will have their international allocation withdrawn.

dingbat

barnesd wrote: »

I was at the game in Thomond a few years ago, I was a STH then. Can't remember the email in question though. But anyway everyone who bought Ticketfast tickets has now been told they aren't worth the paper they're printed on, complaining that it's TM and not Leinster sending the mail seems like complaining for the sake of complaining to me.

And it's worth pointing out again that Leinster aren't really in control of this ticket sale.

Maybe I just expect more for my money, maybe I expect to be communicated with in a prompt manner considering that I've shelled out thousands over the years in following the team. Maybe that doesn't matter to you, but it matters to a lot of others. You just wouldn't get away with this kind of stuff in other countries.

As an example, check out the Leinster website today. No update at all as to the new ticket limit which they imposed.

Not Good Enough.

dingbat

dingbat wrote: »

Because it's actually much harder to control tickets that way, based on prior experience. The LB have actually sent an email to all clubs saying that if Munster jerseys are seen in a club seat they will have their international allocation withdrawn.

Fair enough - just seems harsh on those who aren't season ticket holders.

kermitdfrog

dingbat wrote: »

Because it's actually much harder to control tickets that way, based on prior experience. The LB have actually sent an email to all clubs saying that if Munster jerseys are seen in a club seat they will have their international allocation withdrawn.

Seems a bit daft - I completely understand the branch not sending many tickets to the clubs, as there are huge numbers of Munster players playing rugby in Leinster clubs and if they want to ensure large numbers of Leinster supporters they are quite right to restrict the number of tickets that could be distributed to them. However, to then punish clubs over that same fact is utterly ridiculous.

Mr-McBain

Does anyone actually know when they ecpect to receive their tickets in the post?

Sundy

According to myticketmaster mine have not been posted yet. Oh and they have decided to add an extra 75 cent per ticket service charge. I now have an outstanding amount on my account, does this mean they wont post the tickets?

dingbat

kermitdfrog wrote: »

Seems a bit daft - I completely understand the branch not sending many tickets to the clubs, as there are huge numbers of Munster players playing rugby in Leinster clubs and if they want to ensure large numbers of Leinster supporters they are quite right to restrict the number of tickets that could be distributed to them. However, to then punish clubs over that same fact is utterly ridiculous.

Shame...

bleg

dingbat wrote: »

Because it's actually much harder to control tickets that way, based on prior experience. The LB have actually sent an email to all clubs saying that if Munster jerseys are seen in a club seat they will have their international allocation withdrawn.

i don't know if you're being serious or not.:D

phog

bleg wrote: »

i don't know if you're being serious or not.:D

This is supposed to be the email, not sure how autentic it is but seems a bit silly really.

"From: Eleanor Ryan

Sent:
To:
Subject: Heineken Cup Semi Final

Dear Ticket Secretary

At a meeting of the Executive Committee it was agreed that the allocation for XXX RFC is as follows:

Stand

Terrace

School



It was also agreed that tickets are for Leinster supporters only. Any red jerseys in Leinster seats will result in loss of International tickets for the Club allocated that seat, so please ensure your tickets are given to genuine Leinster supporters


As yet I do not know when they will be available for collection but I would expect them to be ready no later than Wedesday, 29th April. I will contact you again with a definite date once I have it



I will not be in a position to issue invoices for these tickets so please have the correct money when collecting the tickets. NO TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED WITHOUT PAYMENT.



Regards



Eleanor Ryan"

My highlights in red.

Munster_Gal

phog wrote: »

This is supposed to be the email, not sure how autentic it is but seems a bit silly really.

"From: Eleanor Ryan

Sent:
To:
Subject: Heineken Cup Semi Final

Dear Ticket Secretary

At a meeting of the Executive Committee it was agreed that the allocation for XXX RFC is as follows:

Stand

Terrace

School



It was also agreed that tickets are for Leinster supporters only. Any red jerseys in Leinster seats will result in loss of International tickets for the Club allocated that seat, so please ensure your tickets are given to genuine Leinster supporters


As yet I do not know when they will be available for collection but I would expect them to be ready no later than Wedesday, 29th April. I will contact you again with a definite date once I have it



I will not be in a position to issue invoices for these tickets so please have the correct money when collecting the tickets. NO TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED WITHOUT PAYMENT.



Regards



Eleanor Ryan"

My highlights in red.

I can't imagine that this is genuine. It would seem really petty to do this. MRSC aren't complaining about the possibility of Leinster supporters getting some of our allocation

louthandproud

Munster_Gal wrote: »

I can't imagine that this is genuine. It would seem really petty to do this. MRSC aren't complaining about the possibility of Leinster supporters getting some of our allocation

It's genuine alright. Hooky just had some guy from the Leinster branch on about it.

Wasn't going to go to the match, as I have a lot on, but now thanks to this pettyness I am with Leinster tickets and my red Jersey.

What next? giving free tickets to those that pledge their undying love for Leinster?

The Leinster branch certainly don't mind the colour of the money when people from Munster living in the Capital, buy a season ticket.

Munster_Gal

louthandproud wrote: »

It's genuine alright. Hooky just had some guy from the Leinster branch on about it.

Wasn't going to go to the match, as I have a lot on, but now thanks to this pettyness I am with Leinster tickets and my red Jersey.

What next? giving free tickets to those that pledge their undying love for Leinster?

The Leinster branch certainly don't mind the colour of the money when people from Munster living in the Capital, buy a season ticket.

I cannot believe that they would be so petty!!!!! This is ridiculous!!! We gotta make sure that we paint the place red after this!!!!!!! I even think Leinster supporters should boycott the LSC just for their petty antics

Micky Dolenz

Wow thats gas.

The only people wearing blue they should worry about are the lads on the pitch.

barnesd

Munster_Gal wrote: »

I cannot believe that they would be so petty!!!!! This is ridiculous!!! We gotta make sure that we paint the place red after this!!!!!!! I even think Leinster supporters should boycott the LSC just for their petty antics

What has the OLSC got to do with it?

Munster_Gal

barnesd wrote: »

What has the OLSC got to do with it?

Well is it not the supporters club that is being petty about the tickets?

louthandproud

Munster_Gal wrote: »

Well is it not the supporters club that is being petty about the tickets?

It's the branch officially. Obviously still very sore about '06, wonder would they be as worried if they hadn't been hockeyed on the field that day?

barnesd

Munster_Gal wrote: »

Well is it not the supporters club that is being petty about the tickets?

No. But why should Leinster give Munster a chance of their tickets? Munster certainly don't give Leinster a chance of getting any of their allocation, is that petty? It's been shown that Munster fans were perfectly happy to essentially steal from Leinster's allocation (one Leinster password used 100 times, any passwords they could get being posted on munsterfans.com, article in the Limerick leader quoting a guy who bought 24 tickets etc) so any Munster fans moaning about the ticketing situation is a bit rich. If the likes of that is happening then don't be surprised if Leinster get a little irritated.

Edit - I should have said, I'm very surprised at this order from Leinster and I can't see it being enforcable, it's this faux outrage of Munster fans that you can't steal our damn tickets that's getting to me.

Munster_Gal

barnesd wrote: »

No. But why should Leinster give Munster a chance of their tickets? Munster certainly don't give Leinster a chance of getting any of their allocation. It's been shown that Munster fans were perfectly happy to essentially steal from Leinster's allocation (one Leinster password used 100 times, any passwords they could get being posted on munsterfans.com, article in the Limerick leader quoting a guy who bought 24 tickets etc) so any Munster fans moaning about the ticketing situation is a bit rich. If the likes of that is happening then don't be surprised if Leinster get a little irritated.

God you're right. Of course Munster Supporters are the ONLY supporters in the WORLD who do what ever they can to get tickets. If only we could all be like the Leinster Supporters who obviously don't put a foot wrong EVER!!!! :rolleyes:

Grow up and stop acting like a child!!!!!!!
Unless you were physically sitting beside the munster supporter you reckon used the password 100 times you can't point blame at anyone. It happened in both supporters clubs. It could have been munster supporters, it could have been leinster supporters. Ticketmaster are to blame for the failure of the passwords. and the Leinster Branch are just being petty!!!

louthandproud

barnesd wrote: »

No. But why should Leinster give Munster a chance of their tickets? Munster certainly don't give Leinster a chance of getting any of their allocation, is that petty? It's been shown that Munster fans were perfectly happy to essentially steal from Leinster's allocation (one Leinster password used 100 times, any passwords they could get being posted on munsterfans.com, article in the Limerick leader quoting a guy who bought 24 tickets etc) so any Munster fans moaning about the ticketing situation is a bit rich. If the likes of that is happening then don't be surprised if Leinster get a little irritated.

It's nothing to do with the TM Leinster season ticket holders allocation being abused. Just a fear that some Munster supporting members might get their hands on Leinster club allocation.

And talking about rich, so you are blaming Munster fans for Leinsters TM allocation being abused? No Leinster person had anything to do with it I suppose.

barnesd

Of course Leinster fans were at it too, and they've been punished. I am fully supportive of that.

big dan

Whats wrong with the Leinster branch wanting the Leinster allocation of tickets going to Leinster supporters?? Can't see anything wrong with that as both teams have been given the same amount of tickets. Calm down for fcuks sake.

Munster_Gal

big dan wrote: »

Whats wrong with the Leinster branch wanting the Leinster allocation of tickets going to Leinster supporters?? Can't see anything wrong with that as both teams have been given the same amount of tickets. Calm down for fcuks sake.

Any red jerseys in Leinster seats will result in loss of International tickets for the Club allocated that seat, so please ensure your tickets are given to genuine Leinster supporters

If a Munster Supporter wants to pay the money for a season ticket.... they why shouldn't they be entitled to everything else that comes with it. You don't see the MRSC saying that they are going to discriminate against any Leinster Supporters that wish to get a season ticket down here!!

wixfjord

Munster_Gal wrote: »

Grow up and stop acting like a child!!!!!!!

Maybe you two should take some of your own advice.

barnesd

If a Munster fan has bought a Leinster ST they are entitled to 6 tickets, as long as they didn't try buy more than that they'll have their 6 tickets.

louthandproud

big dan wrote: »

Whats wrong with the Leinster branch wanting the Leinster allocation of tickets going to Leinster supporters?? Can't see anything wrong with that as both teams have been given the same amount of tickets. Calm down for fcuks sake.

Just a pretty petty way of forcing the issue is all.

What are they afraid of after all? Do they not have enough faith in their own supporters?

Obviously not me thinks.

PS. Everyone here seems calm enough to me.

bleg

that leinster branch diktat is going a way too far now in fairness.

it's fairly sad actually.

big dan

barnesd wrote: »

If a Munster fan has bought a Leinster ST they are entitled to 6 tickets, as long as they didn't try buy more than that they'll have their 6 tickets.

Exactly. Heard of a couple that passed on their passwords to fellow munster fans so may end up with none now.

louthandproud

big dan wrote: »

Exactly. Heard of a couple that passed on their passwords to fellow munster fans so may end up with none now.

This has nothing to do with it, it's club allocation that the branch put out the diktat on!

big dan

louthandproud wrote: »

Just a pretty petty way of forcing the issue is all.

What are they afraid of after all? Do they not have enough faith in their own supporters?

Obviously not me thinks.

What they're afraid of is the clubs selling Leinster allocated tickets to munster fans from the clubs.

Leinster want Leinster supporters to be given Leinster tickets to support Leinster.

Don't see what the big deal is with it.

bleg

nah munster supporters are allowed to go, they just can't wear red. munster white jersey or navy one is ok

big dan

louthandproud wrote: »

This has nothing to do with it, it's club allocation that the branch put out the diktat on!

Maybe you should read the post I was replying to......

louthandproud

big dan wrote: »

Maybe you should read the post I was replying to......

Maybe you should read the post that one was replying to...and about.

louthandproud

bleg wrote: »

nah munster supporters are allowed to go, they just can't wear red. munster white jersey or navy one is ok

Correct, and about the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard.

big dan

Munster_Gal wrote: »

Any red jerseys in Leinster seats will result in loss of International tickets for the Club allocated that seat, so please ensure your tickets are given to genuine Leinster supporters

If a Munster Supporter wants to pay the money for a season ticket.... they why shouldn't they be entitled to everything else that comes with it. You don't see the MRSC saying that they are going to discriminate against any Leinster Supporters that wish to get a season ticket down here!!

They're only talking about tickets that the clubs sell, not tickets that a season ticket holder bought through they're season ticket.

big dan

louthandproud wrote: »

Maybe you should read the post that one was replying to...and about.

barnesd didn't quote anything so my reply to his post makes perfect sense

louthandproud

big dan wrote: »

barnesd didn't quote anything so my reply to his post makes perfect sense

Albeit completely out of context! :-)

daveirl

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phog

barnesd wrote: »

No. But why should Leinster give Munster a chance of their tickets? Munster certainly don't give Leinster a chance of getting any of their allocation, is that petty? It's been shown that Munster fans were perfectly happy to essentially steal from Leinster's allocation (one Leinster password used 100 times, any passwords they could get being posted on munsterfans.com, article in the Limerick leader quoting a guy who bought 24 tickets etc) so any Munster fans moaning about the ticketing situation is a bit rich. If the likes of that is happening then don't be surprised if Leinster get a little irritated.

Edit - I should have said, I'm very surprised at this order from Leinster and I can't see it being enforcable, it's this faux outrage of Munster fans that you can't steal our damn tickets that's getting to me.

I know a few guys who play their rugby for Dublin clubs, have always got their international tickets from the club but now feel they cant look for tickets for the S/F because of this restriction, the clubs are happy to take their membership fee and have them play but cant sell them S/F tickets unless the lads promise not to wear red or to get excited everytime Munster score.

Maybe if they got terrace tickets no-one would know or will the stewards at the turnstiles have to check tickets and the colour of the jersey, gosh, the queues will be unbearable.

The Saint

Well myself and my fellow Munster supporting buddy got ourselves some of the Leinster ticket allocation for the match. Happy days.

bleg

good i'm delighted. don't they realise we're irish? imposing something like this just makes us want to break the rules.

Sundy

My club are enforcing this rule, and i have to say im pretty happy about it. The message was pretty clear from the branch that the tickets are for Leinster fans. The leinster branch have given the tickets to the clubs out of goodwill, they have no obligation to do so.

If munster fans want tickets they should get them through the correct channels.

Micky Dolenz

Sundy wrote: »

My club are enforcing this rule, and i have to say im pretty happy about it. The message was pretty clear from the branch that the tickets are for Leinster fans. The leinster branch have given the tickets to the clubs out of goodwill, they have no obligation to do so.

If munster fans want tickets they should get them through the correct channels.

Yeah, but you may be a Munster fan that contributes to a Leinster club, read the few posts before your own.

Got four tickets of my Leinster based mate, bet I'll be surrounded by a sea of red.