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Ticket troubles

Growing up in a part of Ireland full of misguided, ignorant red sympathisers (RS, Man U, Arsenal), I never had anyone to accompany me on a potential trip to Goodison. I have seen my beloved team play in Drogheda, Bray and Villa Park (even cheering when Barmby "scored" a late disallowed equaliser in 97-98, and being lucky to escape the Holte End in one piece) but not been to our home ground. Shameful, I know.

But now, having turned 30, my girlfriend is bringing me over this weekend for the Boro game for my birthday, or so I hope.... We booked tickets through a reputable events company here in Ireland. On Monday we called them to see when the tickets would arrive, and were told that Everton would be posting them on Tuesday. They would then receive the tickets in Dublin on Thursday and post them to us in time for our departure on Saturday (tomorrow).

But, as you might have guessed, when it comes to ticketing policy, Everton are about as effective as a Tony Hibbert pass. The company in Dublin phoned us yesterday to say that Everton had forgotten to post the tickets in time. As a result, Everton have said they will produce duplicates for us to collect at the box office, from "Andy".

As my girlfirend said to me, how can Everton manage to administer a complicated transfer deal if they can't manage to post an envelope on time? I gave a wry smile and didn't need to answer. But it demonstrated how badly the club seems to be run if a simple thing like that can't be dealt with correctly; it's no wonder we contantly embarrass ourselves in the tranfer market, with website test page "errors", and ticketing fiascos. Sort it out guys, and run this club with the respect it deserves as (in my opinion) the foremost club in football. I think Arsenal are a good example of how to run a club in an effective, efficient and classy manner.

Anyway, I'm making my Goodison debut on Sunday and I can't wait ? here's to 3 points for the blues and a good weekend away. I should have no problems when I get to the box office should I? Let's hope "Andy" can deliver... COYB!
Errol Stafford, Cavan, Ireland Posted 28/09/2007 at 12:08:27

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Chris Rawsthorne
1 Posted 28/09/2007 at 10:39:10

Is it only me? I think not, but I ordered a ticket for the above game on 10th September. After a week I rang to see why I had not recieved it. I was told that it had been sent out. I have rung several times since and been told that it's on it's way and it should be in the next post... Naievety? Blind faith? Well I still havn't recieved it.

I rang this morning and have found out that they were sent out with the Metalist tickets! We all know what happened there. How long is the queue going to be on Sunday? Any indications?

JL Slap
2 Posted 28/09/2007 at 15:05:59

Get there early lads, chances are you’ll miss a beer before, z-cars, & kick-off. But fuck us, we’re only the fans right, the mugs who keep the team/club/company going.

James Jones
3 Posted 28/09/2007 at 15:49:32

Easy.. its Royal Mails fault again, & again & again?????

John Waugh
4 Posted 28/09/2007 at 16:12:33

Errol - hope you have a crackin day and a good result. If you are not meeting anyone you are more than welcome to meet me and my eldest for a pint in the Carisbrook and a football chat. Go thru main bar door, opposite the pool table on one of the seats against the wall and ask for me

Errol Stafford
5 Posted 28/09/2007 at 16:57:42

Thanks John, I might just do that (ticket issues being resolved hopefully!). I’ll see how things pan out.

norman merrill
6 Posted 28/09/2007 at 19:51:35

Errol, hope you enjoy your trip,and especially your visit to the shrine that is Goodison.
It is showing its age but like all
old ladies, they grow old gracefully.
Just hope the performance by the lads, lives up to your expectations.

Roy Coyne
7 Posted 29/09/2007 at 19:47:19

Errol just make sure you get there early that ticket place is like the Bermuda triangle Hope you have a great time there really is nothing like your first visit so take the time to soak it up Welcome to the mad house