ancientsaint Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 How would you expect them to subsidise folk taking the car, submit a mileage claim? And maybe do a deal with Scotrail to subsidise train fares? You could argue they should have layed on more buses but then its a waste of money if less than 100 take advantage of it. Let's be honest, it is entirely possible that less than 100 will travel by bus, even with the subsidy.My point was there should have been NO subsidy even for the buses - why should buses get subsidised when others cannot - I am not saying they should subsidise thos by air-train or car BUT why subsidise the buses ---In my opinion they have looked at the advantage of doing it and thats to get more in than they possibly would have --There should be no transport subsidy at all -its totally unfair ----i aint going NOT because of all this BUT wouldnt make my last bus home as its a midweek game ---To ME thistle are trying to appease a few but not all. Born2Bru 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baiggers Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 You're becoming a moany bugger, must be spending too much time with Hoodlum By that logic you'd rather the binmen emptied nobodies bins if yours aren't getting done! If folk feel they are being exploited then they don't have to take them up on the offer. Folk who normally take the car or train, have the option to take advantage of the subsidy if they so wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Neutral Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Agree that Barossa should have been offered subsidised travel but it isn't a good gesture. It's going to benefit say 100 fans, the rest are going to have to pay full price to travel and still pay £12 to get into the game. Meanwhile Partick are handing discounts all over the shop to their own fans. Of course they are going to be offering discounts all over the place to their own fans. That's their bread and butter and they need to keep them as happy as possible. Makes perfect sense to me, and I would like to think Saints would offer more to us than away fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancientsaint Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 You're becoming a moany bugger, must be spending too much time with Hoodlum By that logic you'd rather the binmen emptied nobodies bins if yours aren't getting done! If folk feel they are being exploited then they don't have to take them up on the offer. Folk who normally take the car or train, have the option to take advantage of the subsidy if they so wish.You miss my point BUT seeing you in action with Hoodlum in Edinburgh means you cannae argue wi the cooncil employee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest Saints Fan Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Of course they are going to be offering discounts all over the place to their own fans. That's their bread and butter and they need to keep them as happy as possible. Makes perfect sense to me, and I would like to think Saints would offer more to us than away fans. I'd expect Saints to price the game properly in the first place meaning they wouldn't have to rush out discounts to appease fans. The ghost of Jim Morton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baiggers Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Well it looked like you were making two points and the other one is that it is not a goodwill gesture but a business move to get more folk through the turnstiles. I'm not convinced despite being a cynical guy and even if it was, it doesn't really bother me. We're all capable of assessing whether something is worthwhile or value for money. You aren't going to go, some will. Ultimately it is better that some saints fans will get the opportunity for or reduced travel than none in my mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancientsaint Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Well it looked like you were making two points and the other one is that it is not a goodwill gesture but a business move to get more folk through the turnstiles. I'm not convinced despite being a cynical guy and even if it was, it doesn't really bother me. We're all capable of assessing whether something is worthwhile or value for money. You aren't going to go, some will. Ultimately it is better that some saints fans will get the opportunity for or reduced travel than none in my mindaye perhaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baiggers Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Apologies for my accusation of saints keeping the subsidy to the buses from McD, it appears from the Barossa Street section of the forum that the subsidy has been offered to them as well 541ntees 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slf Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Apologies for my accusation of saints keeping the subsidy to the buses from McD, it appears from the Barossa Street section of the forum that the subsidy has been offered to them as well barossa club get nae subsidy from McD . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2Bru Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Has anyone asked thistle for any kind of part ail refund on the basis they can't make the rerun? Yes, Jamie. This was their very brief response: "Unfortunately, fans that are unable to attend the rearranged game will not be eligible for a refund on their original ticket. Kind Regards, Kirsty McKee" Maybe we should contact Trading Standards about "complimentary" vouchers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 It also says 'Match Abandoned' on it! Agree, have already stated and gone through all this on one of my previous posts. Briefly- COMPLIMENTARY definition= free without charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancientsaint Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Yes, Jamie. This was their very brief response:"Unfortunately, fans that are unable to attend the rearranged game will not be eligible for a refund on their original ticket. Kind Regards,Kirsty McKee" Maybe we should contact Trading Standards about "complimentary" vouchers.I checked the ticket I got after the abandoned game and it has the usual "contact Partick Thistle for terms and conditions" - so we have to accept they will not be doing refunds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2Bru Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 I checked the ticket I got after the abandoned game and it has the usual "contact Partick Thistle for terms and conditions" - so we have to accept they will not be doing refunds. Can't see Trading Standards being of the opinion that "complimentary" voucher is affected by Partick Thistle terms and conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postiepat Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Can we not just stop this feuding amongst clubs,and just think if it had been at Mcdairmid would we not be doing the same at least Partick doing something !! IMO it up to the individual if you want to go then go !! patron saint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patron saint Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Can I ask anyone interested in going to Firhill on Tues 21st Jan on the Barossa St Supporters bus please put your name down on the sheet ASAP. Club next open 11am Friday. 01738628391 Thank you Any "Complimentary" vouchers that you are unable to use would be more than welcome too ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AthensSaint Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Thistle subsidising our travel http://www.perthstjohnstonefc.co.uk/newsitemsdetail.php?param=2825 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerthSeany Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Thistle subsidising our travel http://www.perthstjohnstonefc.co.uk/newsitemsdetail.php?param=2825 there was about 300 saints supporters there at day, 2 buses hardly helps many of us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted January 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Would cost me more to get from the east end of glasgow to the game and back than it would for fans getting those buses from Perth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint.Justin Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Would cost me more to get from the east end of glasgow to the game and back than it would for fans getting those buses from Perth! Me too! total baws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas_sjfc Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 I live as near to if nearer to Firhill than I do to Perth so the subsidised busses are of no use to me, so if I choose to go to Firhill I will have the same travel costs as I had before Thistle's came out with this "gesture of goodwill". No goodwill coming in my direction from Thistle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerthSeany Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 I live as near to if nearer to Firhill than I do to Perth so the subsidised busses are of no use to me, so if I choose to go to Firhill I will have the same travel costs as I had before Thistle's came out with this "gesture of goodwill". No goodwill coming in my direction from Thistle. Thats because the "Goodwill" gesture was partly to help their PR out as much as Saints supporters as they are getting a bit of stick re the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstar101 Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 On the flip side.....having not been able to make the original fixture, and kindly receiving vouchers from others who did but cannot go to replayed fixture, then I am getting a game of football for £12 Yay for me (reminds me of the bit from 'The Office' where David Brent breaks the news to the staff that there are going to be redundancies, but adds "on the bright side, I am getting a promotion") garydavidson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angus-saint253 Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Could just be me, but I think this is getting a bit ridiculous now. It's rubbish that we need to pay again if we want to attend and it would have been fair to let us in for free. I'm sure everyone's been around long enough to realise that life's not fair. As for legal action surrounding the the 'complimentary voucher', we've no leg to stand on as they didn't charge us for the voucher. It doesn't say anywhere on it that it entitles the holder to free entry. I'll be going to the game as it's what I love doing and like many others, my loyalty has me over a proverbial barrel financially. That said, I can fully understand why others may not want to pay again and it certainly doesn't make them any less loyal. Anyone want to talk about football? Think this is rapidly becoming a 'must win' fixture as our away form speaks for itself. It'll be interesting to see if there's any additions (or further reductions) to the squad by the time this game comes around. coys. ex-montrosesaintee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-montrosesaintee Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Couldn't have said it better myself. It's a bit shit of them to charge so much for the replay, but it is what it is. All the complaining is getting a little bit embarrassing, as is suggestions in the press of boycotts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Can I ask anyone interested in going to Firhill on Tues 21st Jan on the Barossa St Supporters bus please put your name down on the sheet ASAP. Club next open 11am Friday. 01738628391 Thank you Any "Complimentary" vouchers that you are unable to use would be more than welcome too ! I will hand my COMPLIMENTARY voucher into Barossa club on Sat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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