Author Topic: Carling Cup Ballot? (Read 78577 times)

redthendead · « **on:** February 3, 2012, 02:23:34 pm »

1 week today will know , lot's of threads of reds getting tickets but not one for those left in limbo for a week

Danny Boys Dad · « **Reply #1 on:** February 3, 2012, 02:25:21 pm »

Good luck to everyone in the ballot

gregor · « **Reply #2 on:** February 3, 2012, 02:26:25 pm »

Quote from: Danny Boys Dad on February 3, 2012, 02:25:21 pm

Good luck to everyone in the ballot

Good luck to my brother especially becuase I'm on my bill down there at the moment!

itsgunnabebarnes! · « **Reply #3 on:** February 3, 2012, 02:28:13 pm »

We will never know how many tickets go into the ballot, no doubt many will go missing with our ticket office. I'm not expecting to get lucky as i think tickets will go missing.

It's Jimmy Corkhill · « **Reply #4 on:** February 3, 2012, 02:41:53 pm »

Quote from: itsgunnabebarnes! on February 3, 2012, 02:28:13 pm

We will never know how many tickets go into the ballot, no doubt many will go missing with our ticket office. I'm not expecting to get lucky as i think tickets will go missing.

You think there'll be missing tickets then?

By hook or by crook I will be in that ground at kick-off. Be easier for me if I come up trumps in the ballot, but if not its not the end.

itsgunnabebarnes! · « **Reply #5 on:** February 3, 2012, 02:46:10 pm »

Quote from: It's Jimmy Corkhill on February 3, 2012, 02:41:53 pm

You think there'll be missing tickets then?

By hook or by crook I will be in that ground at kick-off. Be easier for me if I come up trumps in the ballot, but if not its not the end.

same here pal. Just think a ballot is a great way of not revealing numbers. Very easy for these tickets to go to other avenues.

gregor · « **Reply #6 on:** February 3, 2012, 02:50:06 pm »

Quote from: itsgunnabebarnes! on February 3, 2012, 02:46:10 pm

same here pal. Just think a ballot is a great way of not revealing numbers. Very easy for these tickets to go to other avenues.

Hoprefully with them using an outside agency to do the ballot the numbers will be fully published?

itsgunnabebarnes! · « **Reply #7 on:** February 3, 2012, 02:51:11 pm »

Quote from: gregor on February 3, 2012, 02:50:06 pm

Hoprefully with them using an outside agency to do the ballot the numbers will be fully published?

That is the hope!

redthendead · « **Reply #8 on:** February 3, 2012, 03:39:54 pm »

reckon about 7/10 ooo max in ballot for maybe 5,000 max tickets, good luck to one and all -!!!!

sat · « **Reply #9 on:** February 3, 2012, 03:52:46 pm »

why are the club paying for an outside agency to do the ballot, just curious

David H · « **Reply #10 on:** February 3, 2012, 03:55:29 pm »

Going to every home game this season but could only get to man city, will be gutted if i dont get one in the ballot

gregor · « **Reply #11 on:** February 3, 2012, 04:22:14 pm »

Quote from: sat on February 3, 2012, 03:52:46 pm

why are the club paying for an outside agency to do the ballot, just curious

The only reason I can think of is so that people are assured the process is fully transparent and the numbers are published.

YorkieRed9 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 3, 2012, 04:25:40 pm »

My concern is if I get one and my Son does not, couldn't go without him.

It's Jimmy Corkhill · « **Reply #13 on:** February 3, 2012, 05:21:17 pm »

Quote from: YorkieRed9 on February 3, 2012, 04:25:40 pm

My concern is if I get one and my Son does not, couldn't go without him.

I know a couple of people like that. I know at least two that if they only get one they're turning the ticket down.

rewood · « **Reply #14 on:** February 3, 2012, 05:27:07 pm »

Four of us in ballot, just found out we have got four from a County FA (happy happy days by the way), so already ballot is fucked up. I would suggest there will be many like me, and many who are successful in the ballot who don't eventually buy one. I guess they will have a reserve list?

Danny Boys Dad · « **Reply #15 on:** February 3, 2012, 05:34:13 pm »

When they did the ballot in 2006 for the FA Cup final it was by letter wasn't it and if you wanted to be included with other people you sent all the letters back together?

Seems daft that they haven't asked if people in the ballot want to be linked with other people

OneTouchFooty · « **Reply #16 on:** February 3, 2012, 05:38:19 pm »

Thats going to be a pain in the arse if I get one and my brother doesn't or viceversa. What happens say I get one then the ballot finishes, we then see tickets returned for various reasons..will these tickets go back to people in the ballot for a 2nd round 'draw'?

CharlieAdamsLeftFoot · « **Reply #17 on:** February 3, 2012, 06:47:20 pm »

Quote from: David H on February 3, 2012, 03:55:29 pm

Going to every home game this season but could only get to man city, will be gutted if i dont get one in the ballot

Same, i just can't feel positive about getting one!

**Glenn** · « **Reply #18 on:** February 3, 2012, 07:21:39 pm »

In the hat for one for my dad. He's taking me down nonetheless.

sat · « **Reply #19 on:** February 3, 2012, 08:01:29 pm »

At least I have two chances in the ballot with both myself and my daughter eligible, if we only get the one then I will be going though she may never forgive me.....

Garry_LFC · « **Reply #20 on:** February 3, 2012, 08:22:22 pm »

Guessing there will be a lot of people in the ballot who will have to sit alone if they get a ticket...

redgriffin73 · « **Reply #21 on:** February 3, 2012, 08:35:09 pm »

Quote from: sat on February 3, 2012, 08:01:29 pm

At least I have two chances in the ballot with both myself and my daughter eligible, if we only get the one then I will be going though she may never forgive me.....

Not sure if you realise but I'm sure I read yesterday that if just the kids ticket comes out, they provide an adult ticket too. Not sure where they find those extra tickets from though?

Yep, just found it...

http://help.liverpoolfc.tv/app/answers/detail/a_id/447

Doesn't work if yours is the one drawn out though.

ACLE · « **Reply #22 on:** February 3, 2012, 08:44:05 pm »

Myself and my lads in the draw. We all went to Chelsea, City and City again. Had to do the aways on other part timers cards and the part timers are now showing up for the final. Don't blame them though but friggin annoying. AND the Mrs wants a ticket! So 3 in the draw and need 4 so can see some serious arguing going on. Good luck to all in the ballot.

redprodigal · « **Reply #23 on:** February 3, 2012, 08:58:34 pm »

Quote from: Garry_LFC on February 3, 2012, 08:22:22 pm

Guessing there will be a lot of people in the ballot who will have to sit alone if they get a ticket...

That should be the least of your worries though. If I get one in the ballot I'll be made up. Don't give a toss where my mates are sitting to be honest.

Christoph · « **Reply #24 on:** February 3, 2012, 09:37:47 pm »

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That should be the least of your worries though. If I get one in the ballot I'll be made up. Don't give a toss where my mates are sitting to be honest.

Exactly. It's only 90+ minutes without your mates so hardly the end of the world is it.

Does anyone know when the tickets for those who get lucky in the ballot and buy on the first day will get posted!? And if you're not at home when they arrive will they usually just get dropped of at your local post office so you can pick them up there?

red_Mark1980 · « **Reply #25 on:** February 3, 2012, 09:46:03 pm »

Quote from: Christoph on February 3, 2012, 09:37:47 pm

Exactly. It's only 90+ minutes without your mates so hardly the end of the world is it.

Does anyone know when the tickets for those who get lucky in the ballot and buy on the first day will get posted!? And if you're not at home when they arrive will they usually just get dropped of at your local post office so you can pick them up there?

If you're lucky they'll go out the day you buy them, Monday 13th.

Yeah if you're not at home your local post office will hold it

Garry_LFC · « **Reply #26 on:** February 3, 2012, 09:47:28 pm »

Quote from: redprodigal on February 3, 2012, 08:58:34 pm

That should be the least of your worries though. If I get one in the ballot I'll be made up. Don't give a toss where my mates are sitting to be honest.

Oh i couldn't give a fuck myself to be honest, so long as i'm there. Just an observation...

redthendead · « **Reply #27 on:** February 3, 2012, 09:48:35 pm »

hope to have the post problem of sucess in the friggin ballot, 6 of us - so fingers etc crossed

Christoph · « **Reply #28 on:** February 3, 2012, 09:58:12 pm »

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If you're lucky they'll go out the day you buy them, Monday 13th.

Yeah if you're not at home your local post office will hold it

Nice one.

Can't believe we still have to wait for another week until we'll know if we've been lucky. Will drag like fuck this.

Sar75 · « **Reply #29 on:** February 4, 2012, 09:29:38 am »

I'm in ballot with my 2 kids, husband guaranteed ticket already as he has a ST. I'd go without them if they didn't get drawn, my biggest worry is that 1 kid will get drawn and the other doesn't. Not sure I could take 1 and leave the other behind. It's daughters 10th birthday the day of the final, she'd never forgive me if I left her behind!

Good luck everyone

ACLE · « **Reply #30 on:** February 4, 2012, 11:00:26 am »

Quote from: Sar75 on February 4, 2012, 09:29:38 am

I'm in ballot with my 2 kids, husband guaranteed ticket already as he has a ST. I'd go without them if they didn't get drawn, my biggest worry is that 1 kid will get drawn and the other doesn't. Not sure I could take 1 and leave the other behind. It's daughters 10th birthday the day of the final, she'd never forgive me if I left her behind!

Good luck everyone

Yep you have a problem there S! How about the ten year old gets the ticket for her birthday but the promise that she does all the housework etc everyday until she leaves home. The other kid either does nothing at all until he/she leaves home or he/she goes to Wembley for the FA Cup semi. You will then have the problem of who goes to the final!!

Good luck.

redthendead · « **Reply #31 on:** February 4, 2012, 11:09:27 am »

yes this time next we'll all know if we're going or not, sleep on thursday night already not an option, limbo is the name of the game, good luck to one and all, i would rather have a first come/served online sale myself it would cut out the one's who are succesfull but then will pull when the money has to be produced .....

rhylred · « **Reply #32 on:** February 4, 2012, 01:42:58 pm »

Quote from: Sar75 on February 4, 2012, 09:29:38 am

I'm in ballot with my 2 kids, husband guaranteed ticket already as he has a ST. I'd go without them if they didn't get drawn, my biggest worry is that 1 kid will get drawn and the other doesn't. Not sure I could take 1 and leave the other behind. It's daughters 10th birthday the day of the final, she'd never forgive me if I left her behind!

Good luck everyone

went as a family in 1971,mum+dad, me {13} and 2 sisters age about 10 + 5,no tickets between us,at ten to three outside wembley fella taps me dad on shoulder and asks if we want 2 at face value, £1-50,turned out to be Syd Owen who was chief coach at Leeds at the time,me and dad go in while mum and 2 sisters ended having tea and cakes in the west end with the whole of the Middlesboro team!!
By the way the touts were askin a tenner!!!
Those were the days!!!!

Rococo · « **Reply #33 on:** February 4, 2012, 01:43:43 pm »

Quote from: Sar75 on February 4, 2012, 09:29:38 am

I'm in ballot with my 2 kids, husband guaranteed ticket already as he has a ST. I'd go without them if they didn't get drawn, my biggest worry is that 1 kid will get drawn and the other doesn't. Not sure I could take 1 and leave the other behind. It's daughters 10th birthday the day of the final, she'd never forgive me if I left her behind!

Good luck everyone

Just take the child which you prefer.

Leave the one you love least at home!

redthendead · « **Reply #34 on:** February 4, 2012, 04:13:47 pm »

yes do some terminal damage to your family, it's football remember they'll get over it ha ha

sat · « **Reply #35 on:** February 4, 2012, 04:24:48 pm »

Quote from: Sar75 on February 4, 2012, 09:29:38 am

I'm in ballot with my 2 kids, husband guaranteed ticket already as he has a ST. I'd go without them if they didn't get drawn, my biggest worry is that 1 kid will get drawn and the other doesn't. Not sure I could take 1 and leave the other behind. It's daughters 10th birthday the day of the final, she'd never forgive me if I left her behind!

Good luck everyone

If you cant decide just give me the ticket and then both of your children will be in the same boat ;-)
Seriously though, my daughter wont forgive me if I get one in the ballot and she doesnt..

Sar75 · « **Reply #36 on:** February 4, 2012, 06:48:56 pm »

Quote from: Rococo on February 4, 2012, 01:43:43 pm

Just take the child which you prefer.

Leave the one you love least at home!

Ha ha, brilliant! Thanks for the advice everyone

Barneylfc∗ · « **Reply #37 on:** February 4, 2012, 07:03:00 pm »

Quote from: Danny Boys Dad on February 3, 2012, 05:34:13 pm

When they did the ballot in 2006 for the FA Cup final it was by letter wasn't it and if you wanted to be included with other people you sent all the letters back together?

Seems daft that they haven't asked if people in the ballot want to be linked with other people

You can buy tickets together if they are succesful and memberships are linked.

4 of us in the ballot. Im a dark cloud fucker so I know my 3 mates will get one and I wont.

redthendead · « **Reply #38 on:** February 4, 2012, 08:06:27 pm »

5 of us with the driver the most important member to get one of course, if i don't get one i'll hope on a semi ticket if we can keep going in the f.a.cup, final tickets for that one are mission impossible

red_Mark1980 · « **Reply #39 on:** February 6, 2012, 05:36:27 pm »

What are our chances of being told before the ballot how many tickets are left and how many are in the ballot?

Not that it changes anything but ill be unbearable on Friday in work