Wednesday, July 20

Souvenir Europa League ticket sorted (sort of)

Just ordered my ticket for the Europa League tie against someone I've never heard of (either Shakhtyor Soligorsk of Belarus or NK Domzale of Slovenia) on August 4 — thankfully Uefa agreed to switch the date of the home leg. Now I've got to wait for a printed ticket despite being a season ticket holder, though it is a reasonable price at £15. According to my fellow season-ticket holder Matt, West Ham are saying our new access cards will be sent out next week. For the Europa and Juventus games they are issuing paper tickets. 

Matt comments "They claim these will provide a nice 'souvenir', but it is clearly a major cock-up, as the postage cost of two lots of 54,000 tickets will be considerable. The access cards will be used for the first time for Bournemouth. Clearly they don't think anyone wants a souvenir of the first league game!"

So having already bought a ticket for the Juventus game, I'll now be visiting the OS (when does it get a name?) on Thursday and Sunday and considering the important question of where's a decent pre-match cafe and where is a good pub to go afterwards. Any suggestions?

5 comments:

Andy Harding said...

OH Dear i am getting a bit pssd off with the negativity of whu fans, if your not careful you will turn into claret and hugh. the first league game is Bournemouth, we always knew about Europa but we had to schedule a possible friendly just in case. as for a pub or cafe, work it out for yourself mate or bring a sandwich. we have all had plenty of time to sort logistics if you turn up on day one with no answers then you are an idiot.

Pete May said...

Andy, it's not negative to think we might have had our season tickets by now as it would have been a lot easier for people on holiday if the Europa game could be uploaded to them. I'd agree it's not a huge issue as yet, but it is worthy of comment. And talking of negativity, yes we've looked at a few pubs but there's no harm in asking for advice on Stratford venues from those who know the area. There's plenty of fans who might be grateful for some tips who are not idiots. I know it's a hot day but try to relax a bit...

matt said...

Blimey, that's us told. Just to clarify, all is for the best in the best of all possible worlds. And anyone who ever asks for advice or suggestions is an idiot.

Best we don't discuss Big Sam's appointment as England manager, perhaps?

Pete May said...

We're all deluded and we talk bollocks?

matt said...

Certainly true in my case - I was so deluded I didn't realise Big Sam was a future England manager. How foolish do I feel now....