Hey new forum members.

[Lazza]

I'm Norwich born & bred too. Left at 29 looking for work and ended up down here in Berkshire, so I don't get to many games now either, especially as my dad can't go to games now (87 with a brain injury), so when I visit I try to spend as much time with my parents as possible - I'm lucky to still have both at 59!

My first match was against Wolves when I was about 6. Dad took me along and I stood on a wooden box right behind a goal. Not a good memory though as all I remember from that day was getting hit in the face by the ball

I did get to all the home UEFA cup matches - now that was a great memory!

 

[morty]

I'm Norwich born & bred too. Left at 29 looking for work and ended up down here in Berkshire, so I don't get to many games now either, especially as my dad can't go to games now (87 with a brain injury), so when I visit I try to spend as much time with my parents as possible - I'm lucky to still have both at 59!

My first match was against Wolves when I was about 6. Dad took me along and I stood on a wooden box right behind a goal. Not a good memory though as all I remember from that day was getting hit in the face by the ball

I did get to all the home UEFA cup matches - now that was a great memory!

I only really started going to matches after the cup run, much to my regret!

Also, it appears that we own the same cat

 

[Daly]

Norfolk born, Norfolk bred,
Strong in th arm, weak in the ‘ead!

The original saying is from the 1800’s
Yorkshire born Yorkshire bred
Strong in the arm weak or thick in the head

 

[Cackleborough]

Norwich born and bred. Spent 35 years in Essex. Now 10 years back local. Been to 1,675 Norwich matches over 57 years plus 700 other matches not featuring NCFC.

Away days at the likes of Lincoln should be focussed around regular CR attendees.

 

[Monty13]

May I introduce myself ?
As I have lived in South Ayrshire Scotland now for over 40 yrs and at my age don't get to see many matches either home or away now, legs not like they used to be. From my avatar you a see I liked Jimmy Bone, in fact i met up with him and had a few chats about his Norwich days when he was manager at Stenhousemuir. No an original City supporter but while in RAF one of my mates was, so after leaving RAF ended up working & living in Shipdham and started going to Carrow Road with my mate, eventually become a season ticket holder and really felt at home and have loved club and followed them ever since. I must admit I am not that keen and the Pinkun Forum, agree with most of the above comments, go back if and when, doubt it but i have to admit I do like Connor / Paddy & Adam.

Great read, thanks for sharing. I personally feel we are very lucky to have Connor, Paddy and Adam and I’m subscribed to support them even though I don’t engage with much but the forum and Podcast.

 

[morty]

Norwich born and bred. Spent 35 years in Essex. Now 10 years back local. Been to 1,675 Norwich matches over 57 years plus 700 other matches not featuring NCFC.

Away days at the likes of Lincoln should be focussed around regular CR attendees.

What has been the problem with the Lincoln allocation? I will be back at work, so can't go, so haven't really paid attention?

Is it just because it is a tiny ground and the allocation was small?

 

[Ricardo]

Norwich born and bred. Spent 35 years in Essex. Now 10 years back local. Been to 1,675 Norwich matches over 57 years plus 700 other matches not featuring NCFC.

Away days at the likes of Lincoln should be focussed around regular CR attendees.

I have no idea how many games I've witnessed at Carrow Rd but I first went when I was about 8 yrs old and probably regularly since I was 10. So that's more than 70 seasons. Not many left who can remember the days when we played in black shorts.

 

[Cackleborough]

Yes. NCFC SMT apparently thought they would get 2,000 allocation though that was completely unrealistic. Then they opened it up to Match Pick on that basis and got around 1,000 applications. The real alkocation is around 1,400 so there struggling to satisfy Group 1. That is absurd anyway with ST holders who haven't paid the extra fee left with no chance.

They then shouted 'help' to the Supporters Panel for a sticky plaster solution. It waa in the SP agenda last night. Hope SMT got some serious flak.

 

[morty]

Yes. NCFC SMT apparently thought they would get 2,000 allocation though that was completely unrealistic. Then they opened it up to Match Pick on that basis and got around 1,000 applications. The real alkocation is around 1,400 so there struggling to satisfy Group 1. That is absurd anyway with ST holders who haven't paid the extra fee left with no chance.

They then shouted 'help' to the Supporters Panel for a sticky plaster solution. It waa in the SP agenda last night. Hope SMT got some serious flak.

I buy the away membership, and used my pick for Millwall away, I think I am group 2 as don't get to as many matches as I would like, due to work. Haven't you got to do your match pick at the beginning of the season? I would have thought the most sensible answer would be that if you attend away games, and want to make sure you get tickets, you should buy the membership. Yes I know you shouldn't have to, but unfortunately that is the system. Doesn't the order go away season ticket holders, then match pick, then the stub groups after that?

And there are always going to be people disappointed unfortunately.

 

[Sonyc]

Or like me you have to wait for the general sale very often because you can't get to many away games (for numerous reasons), notwithstanding the situation that when we were really doing well in the recent past, it was virtually impossible to get a home ticket.

It is what it is and like you say it's disappointing. But then many parts of life are disappointing!

 

[morty]

Or like me you have to wait for the general sale very often because you can't get to many away games (for numerous reasons), notwithstanding the situation that when we were really doing well in the recent past, it was virtually impossible to get a home ticket.

It is what it is and like you say it's disappointing. But then many parts of life are disappointing!

I'm really not sure if there is any fairer way of doing it.

 

[Sonyc]

I'm really not sure if there is any fairer way of doing it.

No. It's a simple supply and demand situation.

 

[Cackleborough]

I buy the away membership, and used my pick for Millwall away, I think I am group 2 as don't get to as many matches as I would like, due to work. Haven't you got to do your match pick at the beginning of the season? I would have thought the most sensible answer would be that if you attend away games, and want to make sure you get tickets, you should buy the membership. Yes I know you shouldn't have to, but unfortunately that is the system. Doesn't the order go away season ticket holders, then match pick, then the stub groups after that?

And there are always going to be people disappointed unfortunately.

Match pick takes precedence. Lincoln for that went in 2 minutes. System is daft in other ways too. London based fans essentially buying Away Membership for London games can then get precedence over CR STH's for a day trip to Lincoln.

 

[morty]

Match pick takes precedence. Lincoln for that went in 2 minutes. System is daft in other ways too. London based fans essentially buying Away Membership for London games can then get precedence over CR STH's for a day trip to Lincoln.

I don't think home season ticket holders should jump the queue for away tickets?

 

[Cackleborough]

I don't think home season ticket holders should jump the queue for away tickets?

Fair enough. I think a more sensible system would be to give home STH's at least those that sign up for the scheme the equivalent of 5 Away credits. Some such credit for regular home casuals too.

 

[Cackleborough]

Fair enough. I think a more sensible system would be to give home STH's at least those that sign up for the scheme the equivalent of 5 Away credits. Some such credit for regular home casuals too.

Glad ypu like it. It looks like the whole system is up for review. Perhaps we can get some traction behind that idea that to my mind strikes a better balance.

 

[morty]

Glad ypu like it. It looks like the whole system is up for review. Perhaps we can get some traction behind that idea that to my mind strikes a better balance.

I don't like it, I was just acknowledging your point.

I don't think home season ticket holders should have any away priority whatsoever. Or if they do it should be lower than someone who even only does a few away trips. I don't think there is anything wrong with the system as it stands. Your reward for being a home season ticket holder is paying less for your matchday seat.

 

[Cackleborough]

I don't like it, I was just acknowledging your point.

I don't think home season ticket holders should have any away priority whatsoever. Or if they do it should be lower than someone who even only does a few away trips. I don't think there is anything wrong with the system as it stands. Your reward for being a home season ticket holder is paying less for your matchday seat.

Ok. I suspect the Panel will go round the circuit again. Whatever solutions they come up with the imoortant thing is to ensure there is a broad swathe of support for whatever adjustments are made.

 

[morty]

Ok. I suspect the Panel will go round the circuit again. Whatever solutions they come up with the imoortant thing is to ensure there is a broad swathe of support for whatever adjustments are made.

Has this just suddenly become an issue because of Lincoln away? Because I haven't heard anyone criticising the system.

 

[Cackleborough]

Has this just suddenly become an issue because of Lincoln away? Because I haven't heard anyone criticising the system.

Not entirely sure. The new Supporters Panel seems more opposed than the previous one. I think there has been a belief that supporters are happy with the system whilst some have had quiet dissatisfaction which is now finding a voice.