Final Will Not Be A Sell Out?

[Red Devil]

Chelsea and Man Utd are struggling to sell-out their allocation of tickets for the 21 May final as the price of travel and accommodation is putting fans off according to The Independent newspaper.

I had a suspicion that Moscow would prove to be a damp squid. This should have been retained in the western half of Europe. Moscow are pricing themselves out of business over this and could end up with egg on their faces, and it won't be a Faberge egg!!

[Bartmu]

if the final wasn't in moscow i would've tried everything to get tickets. But my god, no way i'm going to moscow!

[burnzy1987]

if the final wasn't in moscow i would've tried everything to get tickets. But my god, no way i'm going to moscow!

same here.

if the final was in western europe i'd have been 100% commited to get tickets and go.....if me and the mrs wanted to go it would cost over £2000-£2500 easy.. ...

[real_fan]

anyone wanting to go ring up ticket office get some face value

then book with champions sport

cost my mate 866 for ticket and 2 nights accomation near the ground

[Red Devil]

Carly said if you fly wizz air to bucharest its £35 return and a sleeper train to Moscow is £40 return

[Stephen]

If they go on general sale worldwide I reckon we could sell out.

[carlyluvsunited]

Carly said if you fly wizz air to bucharest its £35 return and a sleeper train to Moscow is £40 returnGetting a bit late for my 'scenic' route ...

But I know 3 guys from here who are flying Wizz Air to Warsaw, Polsku and on to Moscow - return is £225

[carlyluvsunited]

This should have been retained in the western half of Europe.

Not really ... thats a bit unfair !

I agree Moscow is a joke ... it is just too far away.

But the rest of Eastern Europe is easy to access ...

Much, much cheaper ...

And very welcoming and friendly ...

Plus ... We need things like this, to get us on the map.

Eastern Europe is a great place ... we just need to spread the word :)

[Bartmu]

Carly said if you fly wizz air to bucharest its £35 return and a sleeper train to Moscow is £40 return

i didn't even look for prices. plus i have to have a visa to get there. that'll take months

[real_fan]

our end will be full of muppet corparates just like wigan

at wigan we got allocated 4,000 but funnily enough an extra 1000 were given to AIG buisness men and thier families!!!

[carlyluvsunited]

i didn't even look for prices. plus i have to have a visa to get there. that'll take months
No visa required if you have a ticket ;)

[RichardsReds]

Is this true?

What's wrong with the idea of sleeping in a rented car or just toughing it out in the streets?

[real_fan]

Is this true?

What's wrong with the idea of sleeping in a rented car or just toughing it out in the streets?


thats what will be happening,

these sofites on thier 1st away will want a double bed and a nice shower and everyone sitting down at the game :rolleyes:

[RichardsReds]

thats what will be happening,

these sofites on thier 1st away will want a double bed and a nice shower and everyone sitting down at the game :rolleyes:

If i had a ticket i'd just find a nice corner after the game, i.e. one where i wont get mugged / ****ed on / sicked on or whatever else and grab 2/3 hours sleep before waking up and going home.

[carlyluvsunited]

our end will be full of muppet corparates just like wigan

at wigan we got allocated 4,000 but funnily enough an
extra 1000 were given to AIG buisness men and thier
families!!!



thats what will be happening,

these sofites on thier 1st away will want a double bed
and a nice shower and everyone sitting down at the
game :rolleyes:



exactly i was out in deansgate saturday didnt even get
to my mates flat till 7am sunday had a quick shave etc...
went over to cafe for breakfest then off to wigan for 11

i doubt a muppet with a camera and replica shirt will
want to be all sweaty standing up :rolleyes:

I've told you countless times to stay on subject !!

But here again, you go off talking about your heroics
in Wigan, your nights out, how you would use SAS
survival techniques in Moscow, lol....

Along with some wild assumptions as to what kind of
people will turn up to watch the game in Moscow !!

All nonsense ...

So take your first warning under rule 2 ...

Maybe this will help you keep to the subject !!

[carlyluvsunited]

POLICE WILL BE LIKE HER IN RUSSIA

ONLY REAL !As 'Real' as 'Real Fan' who attends 2 games ...

At the same time, lmao.

This could be your second warning now.

So stop being silly and keep to the thread topic !!

[RichardsReds]

Oh is this guy the bloke who went to see United and FC United on the same day?

[carlyluvsunited]

Oh is this guy the bloke who went to see United and FC United on the same day?Yes Richard ... it is !

Very talented isn't he ... time travel etc etc

[Dynamite]

Shame really that wembley stadium was not completed on time when the decision was made back then in october 2006 by the uefa commitee as to who would be hosting the 2008 champions league final as wembley stadium was a firm favourite to host it.

[Bartmu]

No visa required if you have a ticket ;)

i tought that was only for english fans... i'm probably wrong then :D

[burnzy1987]

If i had a ticket i'd just find a nice corner after the game, i.e. one where i wont get mugged / ****ed on / sicked on or whatever else and grab 2/3 hours sleep before waking up and going home.

nah if i went i'd go for sleeping in the airport waiting for my flight back....

lol carly!time travel!:p

[pass_me_a_rizla]

ticket prices i would have bared on the chin, accommodation i would have gritted it out with a bottle of vodka and some 'casual' clothes. so that when i sit in the corner of the ally i'll just be 'some drunk Russian'.. oh and i'd learn to say (deleted) in Russian to keep the scoundrels away lol.

Russia is too far away for me to go to to watch a football match; i just about made it to manchester for the first time this yr (vs Bolton to see Ronaldo be the Best ever winger the English League has ever seen :p), let alone Moscow!!!.

In saying that, werei working and a 'bit of spare money' around, i'd spend up to £1000 on a package to Moscow.

[versa]

The Sunday Business Post


Some 2,000 Irish fans of Manchester United are spending an average of €2,400 each to get to the Champions League final in Moscow on Wednesday.

Derek Berney, chairman of the Irish branch of the Manchester United Supporters’ Club, said there would be a ‘‘couple of thousand fans travelling from Ireland’’ at an average cost of €1,300 to €1,400 per person, for flights and tickets.

The estimate does not include hotels, or paying more than face value for match tickets. Tickets for the match between United and Chelsea cost about €180, which includes a €15 charge by Uefa for transport from the airport to the Luzhniki Stadion, even though many fans have organised their own transport. Some fans are taking non-direct routes in a bid to keep costs down.

‘‘I know of one lot of fans who are flying Dublin to Gatwick, Gatwick to Riga, and then on to Moscow,” said Berney.

Fans were hit with a further charge last week, when many were forced to fly to Manchester to pick up their match tickets. The tickets were not ready to be issued until last Wednesday, and Manchester United decided it was too late to post them. Fans were given a choice of picking up tickets in Manchester or waiting for them to be sent by UPS. Those who went to Old Trafford faced five-hour queues.

[Keano!]

It's crazy isn't it!

UEFA have made a mistake holding it in Russia IMO

I know a lad whos forked out €2,500+ for himslf and his mate to go from Dublin,
and two tickets. It is absoulutly crazy holding it Russia to me!


Not the place to say, but it was harder to get tickets for this years FA Cup final, then it was for last seasons!

[versa]

It's crazy isn't it!

UEFA have made a mistake holding it in Russia IMO

I know a lad whos forked out €2,500+ for himslf and his mate to go from Dublin,
and two tickets. It is absoulutly crazy holding it Russia to me!


Not the place to say, but it was harder to get tickets for this years FA Cup final, then it was for last seasons!

But after 9 years, the savings should be enough. :D

Ok, bad joke, poor taste. :o

[Stephen]

We've sold out our 21,000.

Chelsea have sold out their 16,000 - after sending 5,000 back.

[antdevil78]

thats what will be happening,

these sofites on thier 1st away will want a double bed and a nice shower and everyone sitting down at the game :rolleyes:

real_fan stays true to form and makes our he is our supporter of the century

please stop its getting rather tiresome

[Stephen]

real_fan stays true to form and makes our he is our supporter of the century

please stop its getting rather tiresome
And it's equally as tiresome when people bring up crap to get back at him when they can't offer a decent reply.

[-zuco-]

And it's equally as tiresome when people bring up crap to get back at him when they can't offer a decent reply.

Why do you always defend real_fan?

The guy comes on here slagging us all off for being 'armchair supporters'
while claiming to have been at two different games at opposite ends of
the country at the same time. he's a wind up merchant and has NEVER
once said a single positive thing about United. He constantly makes
trouble on here and is rightly serving an eight day ban.

[Stephen]

Because, most of the time, he talks sense. And I find myself agreeing with his comments, more-so than thos which one disagrees.

There you go again, bringing up the fact where he said that he was at two games, does it matter? Who cares. He knows what various aspects of the footballing world are doing to MUFC, and expresses his views accordingly.

He says bad points of United because there are bad points at Manchester United. We are not a club which are in the best position.

However, I do agree that attacking "armchair supporters" is out of order.

[-zuco-]

Because, most of the time, he talks sense. And I find myself agreeing with his comments, more-so than thos which one disagrees.

There you go again, bringing up the fact where he said that he was at two games, does it matter? Who cares. He knows what various aspects of the footballing world are doing to MUFC, and expresses his views accordingly.

He says bad points of United because there are bad points at Manchester United. We are not a club which are in the best position.

However, I do agree that attacking "armchair supporters" is out of order.

Yes it matters. He uses the myth that he goes to games as a basis
for slagging off non match-going fans. If he doesn't actually go to
games then where's his argument? I honestly cannot have any
respect for a guy who is so blatantly caught lying and does not
have the decency to apologize.

Fair enough you may agree with some of his comments, but to go
as far as defending a guy with a serious lack of integrity? Not for me thanks.

You said:

And it's equally as tiresome when people bring up crap to get back at him when they can't offer a decent reply.

now look at the two comments below, one by Antdevil and one by fake_fan
and tell me why you think fake_fan's comment is worthy of defending and
Antdevil's is worth pouring scorn on.

thats what will be happening,

these sofites on thier 1st away will want a double bed and a nice shower and everyone sitting down at the game

real_fan stays true to form and makes our he is our supporter of the century

please stop its getting rather tiresome

Is Antdevil's response not in direct reply to fake_fan? I think it is and I think he's fuly entitled to his opinion, as we all are.

In response to Antdevil you talked about people who "bring up crap to get
back at him when they can't offer a decent reply". What crap was brought
up? All I saw was a comment to answer a comment.

[Keano!]

My mates da has two tickets to the final.

€140 each


He simply can't afford to go to the game.

For himself and a mate, its €2,500+, and not many have that sort of cash at hand!



I was offered them, but no one will simply go with me. I would have paid for my share if I was taken! :(

[teddybear]

I have to ask why it was even suggested for the final to be in Moscow! Im suprised that Utd didnt have to do a chelski and send tickets back.

So what do we have. Out of 84,745 capacity stadium, 16,000 chelski and 22.000 united fans - where do the other 46,745 seats go. Surely they cant ALL be for security....

[Maze187]

Some are UEFA tickets, others are corporate, but I can't complain, as I wouldn't have a ticket if it wasn't for my dad getting one through his work.

[Stephen]

I have to ask why it was even suggested for the final to be in Moscow! Im suprised that Utd didnt have to do a chelski and send tickets back.

So what do we have. Out of 84,745 capacity stadium, 16,000 chelski and 22.000 united fans - where do the other 46,745 seats go. Surely they cant ALL be for security....
Because United can sell out, Chelsea can't.

Yes it matters. He uses the myth that he goes to games as a basis
for slagging off non match-going fans. If he doesn't actually go to
games then where's his argument? I honestly cannot have any
respect for a guy who is so blatantly caught lying and does not
have the decency to apologize.

Where was this post on RI that he said he went to the FC game? Haven't seen it myself, so if you can get me a link it will be much apprieciated.
Fair enough you may agree with some of his comments, but to go
as far as defending a guy with a serious lack of integrity? Not for me thanks.

You said:



now look at the two comments below, one by Antdevil and one by fake_fan
and tell me why you think fake_fan's comment is worthy of defending and
Antdevil's is worth pouring scorn on.

Because what ff said was true; going to Moscow you will accept a bed (or somewhere to have a poor nights sleep) with open arms, you can't get a luxary hotel room, they're all sold out months ago.



Is Antdevil's response not in direct reply to fake_fan? I think it is and I think he's fuly entitled to his opinion, as we all are.

Not really. He is being sarcastic by saying he's the best fan, instead of saying something which will contradict him and offer a good argument. Instead he said it's tiresome, when ff/rf said a fully valid point.

In response to Antdevil you talked about people who "bring up crap to get
back at him when they can't offer a decent reply". What crap was brought
up? All I saw was a comment to answer a comment.

Fair enough.

In red.

[-zuco-]

Here's a post from him in reply to a question by you.

http://www.manutdtalk.com/forums/matchday-tickets-travel-information/8202-united-season-tickets-3.html

Ah loads :D

Red News, Red Issue, member over at SEF and here is where I'm most active on.

I agree on the final point.

What's your username at RI?


20united20 :D



I don't have the actual link to the thread on RI as I'm not a member and
never visit it, but here's the post and I'll see if someone has a link to it.


just got back from FCUM game
was good fun alround

but funny you should say

the lad who appeared to throw a bottle or something then jump over the fence was the same lad that stared at me in a scary way

i was going to dish out a few slaps but he turned around


edit

im a mufc fan i went there cause i couldnt go to chelsea and its only 50mins from my house


He's also not from Stretford like he says he is. He's from York.

He's an out and out liar and how you can defend the guy is beyond me,
but that's your choice.

Edit: here's the link to his post on RI.

http://www.forums.redissue.co.uk/showthread.php?t=132147

[Red Devil]

I have noted that there are a few fans in here who are not from where they claim. Don't forget we can do checks on IP addresses. and do.

[Stephen]

Fair enough Zuco, point taken and proven by yourself :)


RD, any chance you can do an IP check on myself, and see if it comes from the same place as where I am from, please?

Wonder if it's 100% reliable. Few years ago I'm sure my IP said I was in Yorkshire :confused: :D

Now done cheers, says it's in the right place. Fair enough ;)

[CHEZM]

Simply cannot afford to go to Russia - I will happily sacrifice and watch it on tv cheering on Utd along with my son.

Teddybear, my son loves your sig pic - any chance you could PM me the link please so I can print it for him for his newly painted room of Gers and Utd colours :D

[-zuco-]

Teddybear, my son loves your sig pic - any chance you could PM me the link please so I can print it for him for his newly painted room of Gers and Utd colours :D

Here's the link:

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg239/_zuco_/Rangerscopy.png

[teddybear]

Simply cannot afford to go to Russia - I will happily sacrifice and watch it on tv cheering on Utd along with my son.

Teddybear, my son loves your sig pic - any chance you could PM me the link please so I can print it for him for his newly painted room of Gers and Utd colours :D
Zuco gave you the link above but its superb to hear of another bluenose & united connection :D

And what an amazing result today :D

[pass_me_a_rizla]

is there a figure on ticket sales yet?

[christianity ronaldo]

omg if we dont sell out them seats dats an absolute disgrace!!

[christianity ronaldo]

liverpool fans wud have them all gone..if i was older nd had a job i wud do everythin i cud 2 get a ticket..who cares about the money we ar in a champions league final.

[Banana-rama]

What are you people talking about, Manchester United sold out all their tickets last thursday. It says on manutd.com that there are no tickets left.

[Stephen]

I told you we sold out on the last page :rolleyes:

[reddwarf]

My understanding is that the capacity of the stadium is over 80000 but for security reasons this has been reduced to 69500 for this game.

United have sold out their 21000 allocation and Chelsea sent back 5000 tickets so have sold 16000.

This leaves 32500 tickets. I heard Roman Abramovich bought a block of a few thousand but I'm not sure how much truth there is in that. The rest will be used by UEFA delegates and their families, the people of Moscow and touts (so they could end up in anybodies hands).

I reckon there will be at least 30000 United supporters inside the stadium.