Bradford

[RoversInSpain]

Grant has issued an open letter asking for everyone to come and support, so I guess that’s a last push,….. for the North Stand….

[Copps is Magic]

They've got to open the North, don't be daft DRFC. West and East sold out by midnight

[GazLaz]

I spoke with Tracey in the ticket office earlier today. She confirmed that Bradford would only be getting the initial allocation of 1500, but said that Rovers fans wouldn't be given tickets in the North Stand.

If tickets are going as fast as it seems, surely that decision will be reversed as the week goes on. Let's get as close to filling the ground as possible.

I just don’t get why we only gave Bradford 1500. Rather send 3000 home unhappy than just 1500.

[Jimmydee]

Bradford have made facilities for Bantams fans to watch the game live at their ground and it’s already sold out.

[RoversInSpain]

Bradford have made facilities for Bantams fans to watch the game live at their ground and it’s already sold out.

Hope Rovers get a cut of that!

[ForsolongaRover]

I spoke with Tracey in the ticket office earlier today. She confirmed that Bradford would only be getting the initial allocation of 1500, but said that Rovers fans wouldn't be given tickets in the North Stand.

If tickets are going as fast as it seems, surely that decision will be reversed as the week goes on. Let's get as close to filling the ground as possible.

I just don’t get why we only gave Bradford 1500. Rather send 3000 home unhappy than just 1500.

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We were very bitter about the measly allocation at Hull. Bradford will remember this when I hope we play them in L1.

[scawsby steve]

I spoke with Tracey in the ticket office earlier today. She confirmed that Bradford would only be getting the initial allocation of 1500, but said that Rovers fans wouldn't be given tickets in the North Stand.

If tickets are going as fast as it seems, surely that decision will be reversed as the week goes on. Let's get as close to filling the ground as possible.

I just don’t get why we only gave Bradford 1500. Rather send 3000 home unhappy than just 1500.

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We were very bitter about the measly allocation at Hull. Bradford will remember this when I hope we play them in L1.

It's us that's doing the remembering, FR. 1500 is the amount they gave us at their big stadium.

What's good for the goose, and all that.

[dknward2]

256 + 55 tickets currently showing left

Wonder if people are waiting to see if the north will open seems odd if not, come on rovers let’s get all 4 sides with rovers fans

[Muttley]

As far as I know, the North stand hasn't got any internal segregation so with the Bradford fans being in there then I doubt they'd put Rovers fans in there as well.

[johnny rovers]

As far as I know, the North stand hasn't got any internal segregation so with the Bradford fans being in there then I doubt they'd put Rovers fans in there as well.

Well it did have a year ago when we played Crewe in the playoffs!

[Copps is Magic]

As far as I know, the North stand hasn't got any internal segregation so with the Bradford fans being in there then I doubt they'd put Rovers fans in there as well.

Come on Muttley. Put a pink dildo in between the fans if needed. Anything is possible.

[Plumbster]

Past experience does suggest there could be a lot of Bradford fans in the home end- it would be good to know if extra safeguards have been put in place this time. The night when Wednesday were all over the east stand passed without incident but the stakes will be a lot higher on Saturday.

[johnny rovers]

Past experience does suggest there could be a lot of Bradford fans in the home end- it would be good to know if extra safeguards have been put in place this time. The night when Wednesday were all over the east stand passed without incident but the stakes will be a lot higher on Saturday.

I think the rules were different back then. Now it goes on purchase history and not a DN post code

[StocksArmy]

Manager sounds rattled to me.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0l5mkws

[scawsby steve]

Genuine question. What happens in the concourse of the North Stand when both sets of fans are in there?

[colincramb]

Genuine question. What happens in the concourse of the North Stand when both sets of fans are in there?

It has internal doors that can be shut, just like in the east stand

[Usher wide.]

Genuine question. What happens in the concourse of the North Stand when both sets of fans are in there?

Very, very long queues.

[Nudga]

Genuine question. What happens in the concourse of the North Stand when both sets of fans are in there?

It's like The Battle of Thermopylae

[colincramb]

Last 221 tickets according to the website. Surely there’s scope to open the north stand up. I mean the Crewe allocation would have been 1500 (I know they didn’t sell them all, but in theory could have) so I don’t get the difference? Unless of course the old bill have stepped in to prevent it?

[big fat yorkshire pudding]

Last 221 tickets according to the website. Surely there’s scope to open the north stand up. I mean the Crewe allocation would have been 1500 (I know they didn’t sell them all, but in theory could have) so I don’t get the difference? Unless of course the old bill have stepped in to prevent it?

Seems a no brainer, get as many in as possible.  But can see the potential for issues, pitch invasions etc.

[colincramb]

Last 221 tickets according to the website. Surely there’s scope to open the north stand up. I mean the Crewe allocation would have been 1500 (I know they didn’t sell them all, but in theory could have) so I don’t get the difference? Unless of course the old bill have stepped in to prevent it?

Seems a no brainer, get as many in as possible.  But can see the potential for issues, pitch invasions etc.

That must be the worry, but it feels a waste when we’ve restricted their allocation to not take full advantage of it. You would think there is surely an option to open up another of the blocks in the east stand?

[Ryaldinhio]

What I don't get is why they don't give them the 1500 in the south/east corner and give rovers the allocation behind both goals. We should be looking at doing this next yr in L1 aswell.

[colincramb]

What I don't get is why they don't give them the 1500 in the south/east corner and give rovers the allocation behind both goals. We should be looking at doing this next yr in L1 aswell.

I would imagine there’s a couple of safety reasons why this isn’t possible, but it would also give them more tickets as they would have blocks in the east and half the north this way round, rather than just half the north. How it was done against Crewe and many years back against crystal palace in the free game promotion is the perfect way to do it

[RobTheRover]

What I don't get is why they don't give them the 1500 in the south/east corner and give rovers the allocation behind both goals. We should be looking at doing this next yr in L1 aswell.

You're suggesting we put away fans in the Family Stand?

[colincramb]

What I don't get is why they don't give them the 1500 in the south/east corner and give rovers the allocation behind both goals. We should be looking at doing this next yr in L1 aswell.

You're suggesting we put away fans in the Family Stand?

He’s obviously got his north and south poles mixed up

[Ryaldinhio]

What I don't get is why they don't give them the 1500 in the south/east corner and give rovers the allocation behind both goals. We should be looking at doing this next yr in L1 aswell.

You're suggesting we put away fans in the Family Stand?

Sorry pal, North East. Also no doubt it would need some work. But mainly to give us the area behind both goals. I went to Leeds v Swansea a few weeks ago and the away fans are that sort of area, tucked up out the way. There are times when it would give us an advantage having fans behind both goals, on penalties for instance. Even in general play, I always think we prefer playing towards South stand, like our fans pull the ball in to the goal at times....could have that at both ends.

[big fat yorkshire pudding]

What I don't get is why they don't give them the 1500 in the south/east corner and give rovers the allocation behind both goals. We should be looking at doing this next yr in L1 aswell.

You're suggesting we put away fans in the Family Stand?

Sorry pal, North East. Also no doubt it would need some work. But mainly to give us the area behind both goals. I went to Leeds v Swansea a few weeks ago and the away fans are that sort of area, tucked up out the way. There are times when it would give us an advantage having fans behind both goals, on penalties for instance. Even in general play, I always think we prefer playing towards South stand, like our fans pull the ball in to the goal at times....could have that at both ends.

I was thinking about this though, I wonder what the stats are when we kick to the south first half Vs second? Certainly feels like we actually play better going south first.  Our biggest two home wins this year have come that way.

[colincramb]

What I don't get is why they don't give them the 1500 in the south/east corner and give rovers the allocation behind both goals. We should be looking at doing this next yr in L1 aswell.

You're suggesting we put away fans in the Family Stand?

Sorry pal, North East. Also no doubt it would need some work. But mainly to give us the area behind both goals. I went to Leeds v Swansea a few weeks ago and the away fans are that sort of area, tucked up out the way. There are times when it would give us an advantage having fans behind both goals, on penalties for instance. Even in general play, I always think we prefer playing towards South stand, like our fans pull the ball in to the goal at times....could have that at both ends.

Problem is, I can only think of 3 occasions in the stadium’s lifetime when home fans have been in the north (the free palace game, the donnybob challenge against Swansea and last season against Crewe). The upheaval probably isn’t justified

[Copps is Magic]

No seats currently available in the West. Only 150 left in the East.

[colincramb]

Wonder if we will open any more blocks in the east up? I would hazard a guess we could easily sell another 500, at least.