Rockwell Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Has anybody seen the long rambling rant they have sent in an e mail to neil doncaster some incredible self entitlement..who the hell do they think they are .your getting 576 tickets deal with it .if I had my way you would get Feck all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hackney Hearts Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 15 minutes ago, Rockwell said: Has anybody seen the long rambling rant they have sent in an e mail to neil doncaster some incredible self entitlement..who the hell do they think they are .your getting 576 tickets deal with it .if I had my way you would get Feck all I wasn't cc'd, so no haven't seen it. Is it possible to summarise their reason(s) for thinking they should get more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwell Posted October 9, 2023 Author Share Posted October 9, 2023 6 minutes ago, Hackney Hearts said: I wasn't cc'd, so no haven't seen it. Is it possible to summarise their reason(s) for thinking they should get more? Just the usual how unfair it is to Celtics travelling support .cutting their allocation when there is lots of empty seats in the stadium .they think we need their money just all you would expect from them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Feel a tad unclean pasting this but here it is…… Dear Neil, I hope you’re well in these trying times for everyone. The reason for my email is the latest cut to the ticket allocation to Celtic Football Club by Heart of Midlothian Football Club. It is becoming increasingly frustrating for the Celtic Supporters who are trying to access tickets for away matches in Scotland, bearing in mind that Celtic have the biggest travelling support in Scotland, and maybe even in the UK, it makes no sense for some clubs who continually complain about lack of funds, to be denying tickets to visiting supporters when there are plenty of seats available within their stadium. I know you have said in the past that you don’t want to interfere in how clubs allocate their tickets, but something has to be done, to use “A reasonable amount” as the yardstick is absolutely ludicrous, and has to change, before it has a serious impact on Scottish Football, and not in a positive way, but the exact opposite. The powers that be in Scotland need to convene an emergency meeting of the SPL as a matter of urgency, before it’s too late to save some clubs. Just as UEFA impose supporter allocation on clubs participating In their tournaments, it’s high time for the SPFL to do the same. I don’t know of any Football Association in Europe that let the clubs decide such an important issue, and I include our nearest neighbours England in that. I believe in the English Premier League visiting clubs are allocated 3,000 tickets, or 10% if the stadium capacity is greater the 30,000, they also had a price cap for visiting supporters, but that’s an argument for a different day. Some people may think that stadia in England are all like Old Trafford or the Emirates, they’re not, for instance Fulham and Crystal Palace have capacity of around 25,000, Brentford has 17,000, Bournemouth has 11,000, and finally Luton {my favourite} has just over 10,000, hardly World Cup standard. I think in Scotland it would be difficult to use a percentage of the capacity for allocation purposes, we don’t really have a big problem at Perth or Livingston, but we do have at, Ibrox. Kilmarnock, St Mirren, and the latest allocation from Hearts of 576, is absolutely scandalous. How do Supporters Clubs run coaches to matches when they might have one ticket? Will we see coach companies going into liquidation because the cancellation of football coaches, probably one trip to an away match would pay the drivers wages for the whole week. We were allocated over 7,000 tickets for Livingston, and there were still supporters outside trying to buy tickets, so Livingston and St Johnstone maximise the allocation to help themselves, while we have Aberdeen, Kilmarnock, and St Mirren giving small allocations while their stadium is far from full, financial suicide. I would respectfully suggest a minimum allocation of 2,500 tickets for clubs who can sell the allocation to their own supporters, that would create a proper atmosphere, especially when the visitors were Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, and Hearts and Hibs. Aberdeen cut our allocation because seats were thrown at their supporters by visiting fans from another club, so why should Celtic Supporters be punished for the actions of other fans? Hearts have cut us continually over the last few seasons, we have went from a full stand, to 1,400, and now down to 576, are there no safety concerns for such a small number of visiting supporters? Celtic have been forced to decline tickets for Ibrox because the safety of our staff and supporters couldn’t be guaranteed, will we be forced to decline tickets from Hearts too? And the irony of it is, Hearts will give their most hated rivals Hibs, a full stand, which will be reciprocated. Are Celtic Football Club the only club in Scotland with a professional and successful Board of Directors? It certainly looks like it. Kind regards, Joe O’Rourke, General Secretary, Celtic Supporters Association. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwell Posted October 9, 2023 Author Share Posted October 9, 2023 Just now, Matty said: Feel a tad unclean pasting this but here it is…… Dear Neil, I hope you’re well in these trying times for everyone. The reason for my email is the latest cut to the ticket allocation to Celtic Football Club by Heart of Midlothian Football Club. It is becoming increasingly frustrating for the Celtic Supporters who are trying to access tickets for away matches in Scotland, bearing in mind that Celtic have the biggest travelling support in Scotland, and maybe even in the UK, it makes no sense for some clubs who continually complain about lack of funds, to be denying tickets to visiting supporters when there are plenty of seats available within their stadium. I know you have said in the past that you don’t want to interfere in how clubs allocate their tickets, but something has to be done, to use “A reasonable amount” as the yardstick is absolutely ludicrous, and has to change, before it has a serious impact on Scottish Football, and not in a positive way, but the exact opposite. The powers that be in Scotland need to convene an emergency meeting of the SPL as a matter of urgency, before it’s too late to save some clubs. Just as UEFA impose supporter allocation on clubs participating In their tournaments, it’s high time for the SPFL to do the same. I don’t know of any Football Association in Europe that let the clubs decide such an important issue, and I include our nearest neighbours England in that. I believe in the English Premier League visiting clubs are allocated 3,000 tickets, or 10% if the stadium capacity is greater the 30,000, they also had a price cap for visiting supporters, but that’s an argument for a different day. Some people may think that stadia in England are all like Old Trafford or the Emirates, they’re not, for instance Fulham and Crystal Palace have capacity of around 25,000, Brentford has 17,000, Bournemouth has 11,000, and finally Luton {my favourite} has just over 10,000, hardly World Cup standard. I think in Scotland it would be difficult to use a percentage of the capacity for allocation purposes, we don’t really have a big problem at Perth or Livingston, but we do have at, Ibrox. Kilmarnock, St Mirren, and the latest allocation from Hearts of 576, is absolutely scandalous. How do Supporters Clubs run coaches to matches when they might have one ticket? Will we see coach companies going into liquidation because the cancellation of football coaches, probably one trip to an away match would pay the drivers wages for the whole week. We were allocated over 7,000 tickets for Livingston, and there were still supporters outside trying to buy tickets, so Livingston and St Johnstone maximise the allocation to help themselves, while we have Aberdeen, Kilmarnock, and St Mirren giving small allocations while their stadium is far from full, financial suicide. I would respectfully suggest a minimum allocation of 2,500 tickets for clubs who can sell the allocation to their own supporters, that would create a proper atmosphere, especially when the visitors were Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, and Hearts and Hibs. Aberdeen cut our allocation because seats were thrown at their supporters by visiting fans from another club, so why should Celtic Supporters be punished for the actions of other fans? Hearts have cut us continually over the last few seasons, we have went from a full stand, to 1,400, and now down to 576, are there no safety concerns for such a small number of visiting supporters? Celtic have been forced to decline tickets for Ibrox because the safety of our staff and supporters couldn’t be guaranteed, will we be forced to decline tickets from Hearts too? And the irony of it is, Hearts will give their most hated rivals Hibs, a full stand, which will be reciprocated. Are Celtic Football Club the only club in Scotland with a professional and successful Board of Directors? It certainly looks like it. Kind regards, Joe O’Rourke, General Secretary, Celtic Supporters Association. Thanks for posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir PH Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Joe O'Rourke is not to be listened to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 What an absolute 🤡 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyces beard Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Yas get it right **** up you ya manky *******s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 9 minutes ago, Matty said: Feel a tad unclean pasting this but here it is…… Dear Neil, I hope you’re well in these trying times for everyone. The reason for my email is the latest cut to the ticket allocation to Celtic Football Club by Heart of Midlothian Football Club. It is becoming increasingly frustrating for the Celtic Supporters who are trying to access tickets for away matches in Scotland, bearing in mind that Celtic have the biggest travelling support in Scotland, and maybe even in the UK, it makes no sense for some clubs who continually complain about lack of funds, to be denying tickets to visiting supporters when there are plenty of seats available within their stadium. I know you have said in the past that you don’t want to interfere in how clubs allocate their tickets, but something has to be done, to use “A reasonable amount” as the yardstick is absolutely ludicrous, and has to change, before it has a serious impact on Scottish Football, and not in a positive way, but the exact opposite. The powers that be in Scotland need to convene an emergency meeting of the SPL as a matter of urgency, before it’s too late to save some clubs. Just as UEFA impose supporter allocation on clubs participating In their tournaments, it’s high time for the SPFL to do the same. I don’t know of any Football Association in Europe that let the clubs decide such an important issue, and I include our nearest neighbours England in that. I believe in the English Premier League visiting clubs are allocated 3,000 tickets, or 10% if the stadium capacity is greater the 30,000, they also had a price cap for visiting supporters, but that’s an argument for a different day. Some people may think that stadia in England are all like Old Trafford or the Emirates, they’re not, for instance Fulham and Crystal Palace have capacity of around 25,000, Brentford has 17,000, Bournemouth has 11,000, and finally Luton {my favourite} has just over 10,000, hardly World Cup standard. I think in Scotland it would be difficult to use a percentage of the capacity for allocation purposes, we don’t really have a big problem at Perth or Livingston, but we do have at, Ibrox. Kilmarnock, St Mirren, and the latest allocation from Hearts of 576, is absolutely scandalous. How do Supporters Clubs run coaches to matches when they might have one ticket? Will we see coach companies going into liquidation because the cancellation of football coaches, probably one trip to an away match would pay the drivers wages for the whole week. We were allocated over 7,000 tickets for Livingston, and there were still supporters outside trying to buy tickets, so Livingston and St Johnstone maximise the allocation to help themselves, while we have Aberdeen, Kilmarnock, and St Mirren giving small allocations while their stadium is far from full, financial suicide. I would respectfully suggest a minimum allocation of 2,500 tickets for clubs who can sell the allocation to their own supporters, that would create a proper atmosphere, especially when the visitors were Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, and Hearts and Hibs. Aberdeen cut our allocation because seats were thrown at their supporters by visiting fans from another club, so why should Celtic Supporters be punished for the actions of other fans? Hearts have cut us continually over the last few seasons, we have went from a full stand, to 1,400, and now down to 576, are there no safety concerns for such a small number of visiting supporters? Celtic have been forced to decline tickets for Ibrox because the safety of our staff and supporters couldn’t be guaranteed, will we be forced to decline tickets from Hearts too? And the irony of it is, Hearts will give their most hated rivals Hibs, a full stand, which will be reciprocated. Are Celtic Football Club the only club in Scotland with a professional and successful Board of Directors? It certainly looks like it. Kind regards, Joe O’Rourke, General Secretary, Celtic Supporters Association. Google under 'inflated sense of entitlement'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Is he concerned about a few hundred away supporters safety stuck away in corner of 60.000 stadium at his club? Is he fcuk because they want everything their own way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Currently...... We get 1.2% They get 2.9% Go /=uck yourself Celtic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Jambo Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 HaHaHa amazing. But so long I couldn't be bothered reading it all. I love him complaining about Celtic fans being punished by Aberdeen for the actions of other fans and worrying about the safety of Celtic fans visiting Tynecastle. As if Celtic fans haven't been trashing Tynecastle for years. But he shouldn't worry. All they need is Celtic to win a vote of Premier League clubs. That should be easy right? Oh, 11 to 1 voting rule you say? What a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannibal Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Will we see coach companies going into liquidation because the cancellation of football coaches, probably one trip to an away match would pay the drivers wages for the whole week. Wait, we are going to be responsible for coach companies going into liquidation because we cut their allocation twice a season. Pay their wages for a whole week. he is the general secretary??, jesus !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 They really are thick aren't they. We have sold out the season tickets including a large percentage of the Roseburn stand. Are They going to give the other @rse cheek in Glasgow 20k tickets for celtic park just because they too have a large travelling support, somehow I don't think so 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 This is one thread that will unite us that's for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 17 minutes ago, Matty said: Feel a tad unclean pasting this but here it is…… Dear Neil, I hope you’re well in these trying times for everyone. The reason for my email is the latest cut to the ticket allocation to Celtic Football Club by Heart of Midlothian Football Club. It is becoming increasingly frustrating for the Celtic Supporters who are trying to access tickets for away matches in Scotland, bearing in mind that Celtic have the biggest travelling support in Scotland, and maybe even in the UK, it makes no sense for some clubs who continually complain about lack of funds, to be denying tickets to visiting supporters when there are plenty of seats available within their stadium. I know you have said in the past that you don’t want to interfere in how clubs allocate their tickets, but something has to be done, to use “A reasonable amount” as the yardstick is absolutely ludicrous, and has to change, before it has a serious impact on Scottish Football, and not in a positive way, but the exact opposite. The powers that be in Scotland need to convene an emergency meeting of the SPL as a matter of urgency, before it’s too late to save some clubs. Just as UEFA impose supporter allocation on clubs participating In their tournaments, it’s high time for the SPFL to do the same. I don’t know of any Football Association in Europe that let the clubs decide such an important issue, and I include our nearest neighbours England in that. I believe in the English Premier League visiting clubs are allocated 3,000 tickets, or 10% if the stadium capacity is greater the 30,000, they also had a price cap for visiting supporters, but that’s an argument for a different day. Some people may think that stadia in England are all like Old Trafford or the Emirates, they’re not, for instance Fulham and Crystal Palace have capacity of around 25,000, Brentford has 17,000, Bournemouth has 11,000, and finally Luton {my favourite} has just over 10,000, hardly World Cup standard. I think in Scotland it would be difficult to use a percentage of the capacity for allocation purposes, we don’t really have a big problem at Perth or Livingston, but we do have at, Ibrox. Kilmarnock, St Mirren, and the latest allocation from Hearts of 576, is absolutely scandalous. How do Supporters Clubs run coaches to matches when they might have one ticket? Will we see coach companies going into liquidation because the cancellation of football coaches, probably one trip to an away match would pay the drivers wages for the whole week. We were allocated over 7,000 tickets for Livingston, and there were still supporters outside trying to buy tickets, so Livingston and St Johnstone maximise the allocation to help themselves, while we have Aberdeen, Kilmarnock, and St Mirren giving small allocations while their stadium is far from full, financial suicide. I would respectfully suggest a minimum allocation of 2,500 tickets for clubs who can sell the allocation to their own supporters, that would create a proper atmosphere, especially when the visitors were Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, and Hearts and Hibs. Aberdeen cut our allocation because seats were thrown at their supporters by visiting fans from another club, so why should Celtic Supporters be punished for the actions of other fans? Hearts have cut us continually over the last few seasons, we have went from a full stand, to 1,400, and now down to 576, are there no safety concerns for such a small number of visiting supporters? Celtic have been forced to decline tickets for Ibrox because the safety of our staff and supporters couldn’t be guaranteed, will we be forced to decline tickets from Hearts too? And the irony of it is, Hearts will give their most hated rivals Hibs, a full stand, which will be reciprocated. Are Celtic Football Club the only club in Scotland with a professional and successful Board of Directors? It certainly looks like it. Kind regards, Joe O’Rourke, General Secretary, Celtic Supporters Association. Dear Joe O'Rourke, Thank you for your e-mail, but tough shit. Kind regards John Findlay Heart of Midlothian supporter of 57 yrs standing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionDJambo Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 It’s no fair that Aberdeen cut their allocation because of the behaviour of another club’s fans? Like they are the best behaved fans in the land, especially with their regular habit of cloning tickets to gain free entry and overcrowd stadia to dangerous levels. Maybe Hearts, Hibs and Aberdeen fans should write a „Dear Neil“ letter about the possibility of banning Celtic fans from our stadia, altogether, because they regularly endanger other spectators by their irresponsible and fraudulent activities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull's-eye Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Thats actually hilarious 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo1998 Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Feck them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Unless I missed it, he went a full rant at how Celtic aren't getting more tickets but doesn't once mention that for the two biggest games at Celtic Park each season there is no away fans because Celtic refused to give tickets to Rangers. That letter is the definition of entitlement. Their whole argument is basically "we have all the money so give us lots of tickets, peasants." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 55 minutes ago, Rockwell said: Has anybody seen the long rambling rant they have sent in an e mail to neil doncaster some incredible self entitlement..who the hell do they think they are .your getting 576 tickets deal with it .if I had my way you would get Feck all Link for this please ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaliveits105 Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 "I hope your well in these trying times " does he not know Donkey's salary ?? Ceptic fans are aw a bit thick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue Daddy Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Absolute 🔔 end. From the club that don’t want to give away tickets to anyone! What a trumpet… so, if I have it right, clubs are now supposed to turn away season tickets - because smelltic want more allocation? Why don’t you just piss off to Ireland where you belong and do everyone a favour. Twat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert. Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Maybe they should control themselves when they're away from home instead of smashing the place up, robbing kiosks, using fake tickets, throwing bottles etc..... ***** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir PH Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 21 minutes ago, Selkirkhmfc1874 said: Is he concerned about a few hundred away supporters safety stuck away in corner of 60.000 stadium at his club? Is he fcuk because they want everything their own way Excellent point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 15 minutes ago, John Findlay said: Dear Joe O'Rourke, Thank you for your e-mail, but tough shit. Kind regards John Findlay Heart of Midlothian supporter of 57 yrs standing. That is absolutely terrific . Genuinely one the all time funniest things I have ever read ……….. glorious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboozy Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 I sincerely hope this guy has been neutered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Looking forward to our response of Doncaster dates to listen to these chumps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 "Will we see coach companies going into liquidation" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john thomas Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 37 minutes ago, Matty said: Feel a tad unclean pasting this but here it is…… Dear Neil, I hope you’re well in these trying times for everyone. The reason for my email is the latest cut to the ticket allocation to Celtic Football Club by Heart of Midlothian Football Club. It is becoming increasingly frustrating for the Celtic Supporters who are trying to access tickets for away matches in Scotland, bearing in mind that Celtic have the biggest travelling support in Scotland, and maybe even in the UK, it makes no sense for some clubs who continually complain about lack of funds, to be denying tickets to visiting supporters when there are plenty of seats available within their stadium. I know you have said in the past that you don’t want to interfere in how clubs allocate their tickets, but something has to be done, to use “A reasonable amount” as the yardstick is absolutely ludicrous, and has to change, before it has a serious impact on Scottish Football, and not in a positive way, but the exact opposite. The powers that be in Scotland need to convene an emergency meeting of the SPL as a matter of urgency, before it’s too late to save some clubs. Just as UEFA impose supporter allocation on clubs participating In their tournaments, it’s high time for the SPFL to do the same. I don’t know of any Football Association in Europe that let the clubs decide such an important issue, and I include our nearest neighbours England in that. I believe in the English Premier League visiting clubs are allocated 3,000 tickets, or 10% if the stadium capacity is greater the 30,000, they also had a price cap for visiting supporters, but that’s an argument for a different day. Some people may think that stadia in England are all like Old Trafford or the Emirates, they’re not, for instance Fulham and Crystal Palace have capacity of around 25,000, Brentford has 17,000, Bournemouth has 11,000, and finally Luton {my favourite} has just over 10,000, hardly World Cup standard. I think in Scotland it would be difficult to use a percentage of the capacity for allocation purposes, we don’t really have a big problem at Perth or Livingston, but we do have at, Ibrox. Kilmarnock, St Mirren, and the latest allocation from Hearts of 576, is absolutely scandalous. How do Supporters Clubs run coaches to matches when they might have one ticket? Will we see coach companies going into liquidation because the cancellation of football coaches, probably one trip to an away match would pay the drivers wages for the whole week. We were allocated over 7,000 tickets for Livingston, and there were still supporters outside trying to buy tickets, so Livingston and St Johnstone maximise the allocation to help themselves, while we have Aberdeen, Kilmarnock, and St Mirren giving small allocations while their stadium is far from full, financial suicide. I would respectfully suggest a minimum allocation of 2,500 tickets for clubs who can sell the allocation to their own supporters, that would create a proper atmosphere, especially when the visitors were Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, and Hearts and Hibs. Aberdeen cut our allocation because seats were thrown at their supporters by visiting fans from another club, so why should Celtic Supporters be punished for the actions of other fans? Hearts have cut us continually over the last few seasons, we have went from a full stand, to 1,400, and now down to 576, are there no safety concerns for such a small number of visiting supporters? Celtic have been forced to decline tickets for Ibrox because the safety of our staff and supporters couldn’t be guaranteed, will we be forced to decline tickets from Hearts too? And the irony of it is, Hearts will give their most hated rivals Hibs, a full stand, which will be reciprocated. Are Celtic Football Club the only club in Scotland with a professional and successful Board of Directors? It certainly looks like it. Kind regards, Joe O’Rourke, General Secretary, Celtic Supporters Association. Must be a pisstake ? Surely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953 Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Might have a point if we had loads of empty seats. Looks like Joe hasn't done his research. Suck it up pal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go for it 1308 Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 43 minutes ago, Matty said: Feel a tad unclean pasting this but here it is…… Dear Neil, I hope you’re well in these trying times for everyone. The reason for my email is the latest cut to the ticket allocation to Celtic Football Club by Heart of Midlothian Football Club. It is becoming increasingly frustrating for the Celtic Supporters who are trying to access tickets for away matches in Scotland, bearing in mind that Celtic have the biggest travelling support in Scotland, and maybe even in the UK, it makes no sense for some clubs who continually complain about lack of funds, to be denying tickets to visiting supporters when there are plenty of seats available within their stadium. I know you have said in the past that you don’t want to interfere in how clubs allocate their tickets, but something has to be done, to use “A reasonable amount” as the yardstick is absolutely ludicrous, and has to change, before it has a serious impact on Scottish Football, and not in a positive way, but the exact opposite. The powers that be in Scotland need to convene an emergency meeting of the SPL as a matter of urgency, before it’s too late to save some clubs. Just as UEFA impose supporter allocation on clubs participating In their tournaments, it’s high time for the SPFL to do the same. I don’t know of any Football Association in Europe that let the clubs decide such an important issue, and I include our nearest neighbours England in that. I believe in the English Premier League visiting clubs are allocated 3,000 tickets, or 10% if the stadium capacity is greater the 30,000, they also had a price cap for visiting supporters, but that’s an argument for a different day. Some people may think that stadia in England are all like Old Trafford or the Emirates, they’re not, for instance Fulham and Crystal Palace have capacity of around 25,000, Brentford has 17,000, Bournemouth has 11,000, and finally Luton {my favourite} has just over 10,000, hardly World Cup standard. I think in Scotland it would be difficult to use a percentage of the capacity for allocation purposes, we don’t really have a big problem at Perth or Livingston, but we do have at, Ibrox. Kilmarnock, St Mirren, and the latest allocation from Hearts of 576, is absolutely scandalous. How do Supporters Clubs run coaches to matches when they might have one ticket? Will we see coach companies going into liquidation because the cancellation of football coaches, probably one trip to an away match would pay the drivers wages for the whole week. We were allocated over 7,000 tickets for Livingston, and there were still supporters outside trying to buy tickets, so Livingston and St Johnstone maximise the allocation to help themselves, while we have Aberdeen, Kilmarnock, and St Mirren giving small allocations while their stadium is far from full, financial suicide. I would respectfully suggest a minimum allocation of 2,500 tickets for clubs who can sell the allocation to their own supporters, that would create a proper atmosphere, especially when the visitors were Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, and Hearts and Hibs. Aberdeen cut our allocation because seats were thrown at their supporters by visiting fans from another club, so why should Celtic Supporters be punished for the actions of other fans? Hearts have cut us continually over the last few seasons, we have went from a full stand, to 1,400, and now down to 576, are there no safety concerns for such a small number of visiting supporters? Celtic have been forced to decline tickets for Ibrox because the safety of our staff and supporters couldn’t be guaranteed, will we be forced to decline tickets from Hearts too? And the irony of it is, Hearts will give their most hated rivals Hibs, a full stand, which will be reciprocated. Are Celtic Football Club the only club in Scotland with a professional and successful Board of Directors? It certainly looks like it. Kind regards, Joe O’Rourke, General Secretary, Celtic Supporters Association. What a prick 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damo Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 For as long as I can remember they have moaned about poor turnouts from everyone else and now attendances are on the up, they are moaning about not getting tickets. The irony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubs Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 A very familiar tone in his ramble…..” Dear Neil”….surely they aren’t bosom buddies. Oh wait ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgierools Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Whilst reading this slavering tirade tickled me pink I will admit I was a tad disappointed that the world's freedom fighters didn't ask donkey to also go help the Palestinians. Though I guess, considering the fact that he's now probably throwing all his efforts into rescuing west coast coach companies from financial meltdown, they can only ask for one crusade at a time. Tough times to be a valuable victim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgierools Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Just now, R9. said: The Irony is Hearts will give their most hated rivals Hibs a full stand. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I think the majority of Hearts fans hate Celtic more than Hibs. Exactly,hating Hibs would be like hating Santa,or the tooth fairy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadKiller Dog Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 That letter definitely up there with the best of the hibs angry from leith letters to Lithuanian, the UN ,Nato and anybody else who would listen . Coach companies going out of business 😆 does he think they buses sit in a yard all week rather than school runs ,old folk trips ,holiday tours weddings etc . The sense of self entitlement is off the scale . Though I could see dungcaster agreeing with them if Lawwel says so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 (edited) Dear Mister I'm-Too-Good-To-Call-Or-Write-My-Fans, This'll be the last email I ever send your ass It's less than 600 tickets. We don’t deserve it. I know you got my last two letters; I wrote the addresses on 'em in crayon So this is my tears I'm sending you, I hope you see I’m a tit I'm out my face right now, I'm drinking Buckie by the motorway Hey Neil, I drank a half bottle of vodka, I’m surprised I’m still alive You know the song by Phil Collins "In the Air Tonight" About that guy who could've saved that other guy from drowning But didn't, then Phil saw it all, then at a show he found him? That's kinda how this is, you could've rescued me from drowning Now it's too late. I'm on a pure downer now, I'm smelly And all I wanted was more tickets for the fitba I hope you know I made all of Twitter lol I loved you, Neil, we could've been together, think about it You ruined it now, I hope you can't sleep and you dream about it And when you dream I hope you can't sleep and you scream about it I hope your conscience eats at you and you can't breathe without me See, Neil,—shut up bitch! I'm trying to talk! Hey, Neil, that's my sister/girlfriend screaming on junk, But I didn't slit her throat, I just tied her up. See, I ain't like you 'Cause if she suffocates she'll suffer more, and then she'll die, too Well, gotta go, I'm almost at Newbridge now Oh shit, I forgot, how am I supposed to send this shit out? Edited October 9, 2023 by Sooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 18 minutes ago, R9. said: The Irony is Hearts will give their most hated rivals Hibs a full stand. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I think the majority of Hearts fans hate Celtic more than Hibs. 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Under the floodlight Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 7 minutes ago, Sooks said: Dear Mister I'm-Too-Good-To-Call-Or-Write-My-Fans, This'll be the last email I ever send your ass It's less than 600 tickets. We don’t deserve it. I know you got my last two letters; I wrote the addresses on 'em in crayon So this is my tears I'm sending you, I hope you see I’m a tit I'm out my face right now, I'm drinking Buckie by the motorway Hey Neil, I drank a half bottle of vodka, I’m surprised I’m still alive You know the song by Phil Collins "In the Air Tonight" About that guy who could've saved that other guy from drowning But didn't, then Phil saw it all, then at a show he found him? That's kinda how this is, you could've rescued me from drowning Now it's too late. I'm on a pure downer now, I'm smelly And all I wanted was more tickets for the fitba I hope you know I made all of Twitter lol I loved you, Neil, we could've been together, think about it You ruined it now, I hope you can't sleep and you dream about it And when you dream I hope you can't sleep and you scream about it I hope your conscience eats at you and you can't breathe without me See, Neil,—shut up bitch! I'm trying to talk! Hey, Slim, that's my sister/girlfriend screaming on junk, But I didn't slit her throat, I just tied her up. See, I ain't like you 'Cause if she suffocates she'll suffer more, and then she'll die, too Well, gotta go, I'm almost at Newbridge now Oh shit, I forgot, how am I supposed to send this shit out? Love it, 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Although I dislike Rangers more than Celtic, if I could ban one set of fans entirely from Tynecastle, it would be Celtic's. They are scum when they come here. The fewer of them at Tynie the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Panzee Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 First thought: Is this really a genuine letter? surely not and it's a piss take. Second thought: Maybe it isn't, and this person has to be seen to be doing / writing something to appease their officially unwashed fans??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westbow Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 What’s with the curly brackets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132goals1958 Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Just when you think they couldn't get more arrogant and self entitled some non descript comes out with this guff. A club like no other right enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bean counter Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Dear Joe O'Rourke When you can stop your Clubs supporters 1) Using forged tickets 2) Tailgating at the turnstyles 3) Singing sectarian songs 4) Using Flares and Smoke Bombs 5) Trashing the Toilets 6) Abusing the Catering Staff 7) Assaulting the ball boys We'll have another look at it Until then you get what you are given. However feel free to refuse the allocation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 That Kevin Moffat guy might have finally lost his tiara . I do not think this can be topped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Self entitled arseholes. They really think they should be able to dictate to other clubs what they should do in their own grounds. We should take away all their ticket allocation in acknowledgement of their safety concerns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 17 minutes ago, Sooks said: Dear Mister I'm-Too-Good-To-Call-Or-Write-My-Fans, This'll be the last email I ever send your ass It's less than 600 tickets. We don’t deserve it. I know you got my last two letters; I wrote the addresses on 'em in crayon So this is my tears I'm sending you, I hope you see I’m a tit I'm out my face right now, I'm drinking Buckie by the motorway Hey Neil, I drank a half bottle of vodka, I’m surprised I’m still alive You know the song by Phil Collins "In the Air Tonight" About that guy who could've saved that other guy from drowning But didn't, then Phil saw it all, then at a show he found him? That's kinda how this is, you could've rescued me from drowning Now it's too late. I'm on a pure downer now, I'm smelly And all I wanted was more tickets for the fitba I hope you know I made all of Twitter lol I loved you, Neil, we could've been together, think about it You ruined it now, I hope you can't sleep and you dream about it And when you dream I hope you can't sleep and you scream about it I hope your conscience eats at you and you can't breathe without me See, Neil,—shut up bitch! I'm trying to talk! Hey, Neil, that's my sister/girlfriend screaming on junk, But I didn't slit her throat, I just tied her up. See, I ain't like you 'Cause if she suffocates she'll suffer more, and then she'll die, too Well, gotta go, I'm almost at Newbridge now Oh shit, I forgot, how am I supposed to send this shit out? Impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder and Lightning Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Taste those salty tears, drink them in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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