Toulon vs Munster buildup/ticket discussion

twinytwo

i have dibs on the match thread].... Us poor bastards will have to watch it on the TV

Ugo Monye spacecraft experience

I'm going to be in the ****ing sky.

Riskymove

former legend wrote: »

I assume all the people giving out about Toulouse allowing people to buy up to 20 tickets for the QF will now be apoplectic with rage that Munster fans can buy up to 50 tickets for the semi.

Let's see.

that's crazy alright - touts paradise

former legend

FYI;

After a coin-toss, Toulon will wear red and Munster will wear their blue "away" jersey.

Munster get the "home" dressing room but since it's a neutral venue I'm not sure what difference it makes.

who_me

former legend wrote: »

FYI;

After a coin-toss, Toulon will wear red and Munster will wear their blue "away" jersey.

Let that be the only thing they win from now on.

.ak

Crap. Has POC's coin-toss form started to slip?

Teferi

.ak wrote: »

Crap. Has POC's coin-toss form started to slip?

He obviously wasn't wearing his lucky headphones. I know a man who wouldn't have forgotten them...

Riskymove

Teferi wrote: »

He obviously wasn't wearing his lucky headphones. I know a man who wouldn't have forgotten them...

Munster won their last HEC wearing their away blue so that's lucky enough for me

who_me

.ak wrote: »

Crap. Has POC's coin-toss form started to slip?

I knew Boudjellal & Toulon had money on their side, and there's the proof!

I wouldn't worry about Paulie, he's obviously saving The Stare for his chats with the ref on match-day.

.ak

who_me wrote: »

I knew Boudjellal & Toulon had money on their side, and there's the proof!

I wouldn't worry about Paulie, he's obviously saving The Stare for his chats with the ref on match-day.

Not over playing his hand, I like it...

bennyl10

Ugo Monye spacecraft experience wrote: »

I'm going to be in the ****ing sky.

Do we have a seat chart?.. Think.I could be upthere with ya tbh

thomond2006

A few starters have been benched or rested for this, the front row has been completely changed. The big story is Bryan Habana finally getting a start after being an unused replacement twice.

Don't be surprised to see Toulon lose this game. It's a huge game for Bordeaux who are trying to make the playoffs. Around 1 in 8 matches this year in the Top14 have been won by the away team!

pickarooney

And most of those were in Biarritz

Talebula and Habana - could be worth a watch.

phog

former legend wrote: »

I assume all the people giving out about Toulouse allowing people to buy up to 20 tickets for the QF will now be apoplectic with rage that Munster fans can buy up to 50 tickets for the semi.

Let's see.

Must try harder

Rightwing

phog wrote: »

Must try harder

Only 50 tickets for a munster supporter, that's a ridiculously low figure

former legend

phog wrote: »

Must try harder

And you could try responding to the point.

What do YOU think of allowing people to buy 50 tickets?

Molester Stallone

The green eyed monster is amongst us

former legend

Molester Stallone wrote: »

The green eyed monster is amongst us

Not at all. I was baffled at the time (go back and check) by people's opinions on Toulouse's distribution of tickets. I just thought it would be interesting to know if the lunatic fringe are capable of any sort of balance in light of Munster doing the same except on an even bigger scale. Seems I got my answer.

thomond2006

haha we can buy 50 tickets! Bizarre!

Just goes to show the lack of demand over here for tickets. Damn airlines.

Rightwing

former legend wrote: »

Not at all. I was baffled at the time (go back and check) by people's opinions on Toulouse's distribution of tickets. I just thought it would be interesting to know if the lunatic fringe are capable of any sort of balance in light of Munster doing the same except on an even bigger scale. Seems I got my answer.

Just because someone doesn't have the same viewpoint as you doesn't mean they are lunatic fringe. Look within first.

As for the tickets, of course it's an absolute shambles for any club to be selling quantities like that.

phog

Don't, please don't

thomond2006

phog wrote: »

Don't, please don't

Why not? Let's be consistent here. If Toulouse are criticised then Munster should be as well no?

phog

Killester Travel doing a day trip for the game from Shannon €334 plus Tax

phog

Around the world in 80 days

Met two lads at the game last night, 5 of them setting off from Knock to Bristol on Thurs, departing Bournemouth on Friday to Carcassonne. Returning early Monday morning from Carcassone to East Midlands then back to Knock.

CatFromHue

That's some journey!

Are they doing it to keep the cost down or for fun?

I'd be worried what you save on flights you'd end up paying on food and accommodation on a journey like that.

Rightwing

CatFromHue wrote: »

That's some journey!

Are they doing it to keep the cost down or for fun?

I'd be worried what you save on flights you'd end up paying on food and accommodation on a journey like that.

And wear and tear. Plus a day or two off work.

The direct route is best option even if it involves paying extra.

bennyl10

shannon - london, london - nice, nice to marsille by train, 85 quid! sorted

phog

CatFromHue wrote: »

That's some journey!

Are they doing it to keep the cost down or for fun?

I'd be worried what you save on flights you'd end up paying on food and accommodation on a journey like that.

Rightwing wrote: »

And wear and tear. Plus a day or two off work.

The direct route is best option even if it involves paying extra.

A bit of both, I suppose some just don't like laying out €400 on a day trip.These guys will hardly spend €2,000 on travel/accommodation between them and what they spend on food/drink will be seen as part of the fun of the trip

phog

bennyl10 wrote: »

shannon - london, london - nice, nice to marsille by train, 85 quid! sorted

Return?

For how many days?

bennyl10

phog wrote: »

Return?

For how many days?

Yup, leaving on the thurs
Back in momday, hostel in the town

Riskymove

thomond2006 wrote: »

Why not? Let's be consistent here. If Toulouse are criticised then Munster should be as well no?

the ERC run the SF not Munster or Toulouse

.ak

Riskymove wrote: »

the ERC run the SF not Munster or Toulouse

Think the club organises the tickets for their supporters though. I was never able to buy over a certain amount with Leinster semis from what I can remember.

former legend

Riskymove wrote: »

the ERC run the SF not Munster or Toulouse

And they give the allocation of tickets to each club who then decide how to distribute them.

So this was a Munster decision (and they were perfectly within their rights to do so).

Riskymove

.ak wrote: »

Think the club organises the tickets for their supporters though. I was never able to buy over a certain amount with Leinster semis from what I can remember.

we were limited to 2 per person by Munster

Riskymove

former legend wrote: »

And they give the allocation of tickets to each club who then decide how to distribute them.

So this was a Munster decision (and they were perfectly within their rights to do so).

are you sure about that?

why would Munster limit its own supporters and clubs to 2 per person and then allow the public to buy 50 each?

.ak

Riskymove wrote: »

are you sure about that?

why would Munster limit its own supporters and clubs to 2 per person and then allow the public to buy 50 each?

I presume - and I only presume - that the 2 per person was the season ticket holder/supporters club presale, first dibs and all that. So to guarantee every club/STH got a fair bite of the apple they limited it to 2. Everything after that is public allocation through the club.

Riskymove

.ak wrote: »

I presume - and I only presume - that the 2 per person was the season ticket holder/supporters club presale, first dibs and all that. So to guarantee every club/STH got a fair bite of the apple they limited it to 2. Everything after that is public allocation through the club.

after the first sale, the Club then allowed up to 6 per person, which is still the case until the returns are sent back to the ERC this week

again I cannot see why they would limit actual paying supporters to 6 but allow anyone else to buy 50...but maybe they did...I am just asking for some actual support of that if they are gonna be criticised

Rightwing

Riskymove wrote: »

after the first sale, the Club then allowed up to 6 per person, which is still the case until the returns are sent back to the ERC this week

again I cannot see why they would limit actual paying supporters to 6 but allow anyone else to buy 50...but maybe they did...I am just asking for some actual support of that if they are gonna be criticised

Something isn't adding up, but it's an absolute shambles that 50 tickets can be bought. Makes a farce of the whole thing.

Fizman

bennyl10 wrote: »

shannon - london, london - nice, nice to marsille by train, 85 quid! sorted

Nice to Marseille by train alone seems to be 30 quid, so you got 2 flights to the south of France for around 50 quid?

Rightwing

Fizman wrote: »

Nice to Marseille by train alone seems to be 30 quid, so you got 2 flights to the south of France for around 50 quid?

That's 1 spectacular train journey. It's possible, you can go from SNN to Nice for as low as €20 on other days. People should have taken the chance & booked that route, as Toulon are practically unbeatable at home.

thomond2006

Riskymove wrote: »

after the first sale, the Club then allowed up to 6 per person, which is still the case until the returns are sent back to the ERC this week

again I cannot see why they would limit actual paying supporters to 6 but allow anyone else to buy 50...but maybe they did...I am just asking for some actual support of that if they are gonna be criticised

They did the above.

First allocation for the season ticket holders and then associate supporter club members. They had to make sure (rightly) that they had first refusal to tickets.

My point is if posters are going to criticise Toulouse for allowing 20 tickets per transaction then surely Munster should be open to the same criticism. Unfortunately I imagine a minority will bring spares to sell over face value.

On the other hand, at least no Munster supporters will have to travel in the hope of getting tickets. Anyone in Ireland that wants one can get one.

Riskymove

thomond2006 wrote: »

My point is if posters are going to criticise Toulouse for allowing 20 tickets per transaction then surely Munster should be open to the same criticism.

I already did criticise the decision but just wonder if it was Munster or ERC rules about public sales

On the other hand, at least no Munster supporters will have to travel in the hope of getting tickets. Anyone in Ireland that wants one can get one.

yes, this is a big factor here

the allocations are more even and allow for demand to be largely met

Toulouse tried to limit their returns and thus limited the supply where there was serious demand...Munster could have filled a far bigger ground

Rightwing

Riskymove wrote: »

I already did criticise the decision but just wonder if it was Munster or ERC rules about public sales




yes, this is a big factor here

the allocations are more even and allow for demand to be largely met

Toulouse tried to limit their returns and thus limited the supply where there was serious demand...Munster could have filled a far bigger ground

I blame the ERC for this. They are belittling the tournament with a toin coss. I simply can't imagine a great tournament like Uefa CL semi-finals being decided on a toin cossing procedure.

If there was home/away semi-finals this would be fair and would eliminate the big surplus of tickets.

Ugo Monye spacecraft experience

Rightwing wrote: »

I blame the ERC for this. They are belittling the tournament with a toin coss. I simply can't imagine a great tournament like Uefa CL semi-finals being decided on a toin cossing procedure.

If there was home/away semi-finals this would be fair and would eliminate the big surplus of tickets.

makes no sense. If anything there would be less of an uptake of away tickets

btw, soccer and rugby are too completely different spots. Comparing them is largely useless so I've no idea why you always insist on doing it

former legend

Riskymove wrote: »

are you sure about that?

Yes. 110% a Munster Rugby decision to go down this route as is their prerogative.

Riskymove wrote: »

why would Munster limit its own supporters and clubs to 2 per person and then allow the public to buy 50 each?

I don't know. Possibly they were initially unsure as to what the demand would be so decided to limit it to ensure every member got tickets, then found they have loads left over and decided to remove restrictions.

pickarooney

Tickets on general sale on the RCT website but only €75 tickets available (or remaining)

pickarooney

Got a €44 ticket in the end. Now just have to figure out how to get there, drive or bus...

thomond2006

Tickets arrived today. Getting seriously pumped now!

Molester Stallone

thomond2006 wrote: »

Tickets arrived today. Getting seriously pumped now!

Celebrating with the girlfriend so?

Micky Dolenz

Been reading some stuff from over yonder. They are delighted to be in red and many supporters have been buying tickets through ticketmaster.ie