TDYER63 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 11 hours ago, fringo said: I happen to live in Quito. Am I excluded ? 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanmartin Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 On 26/01/2018 at 8:39 PM, Barney Rubble said: Yes it is - so what's your point? It's a very small percentage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 They should just stick to away points, I've been up to about 5 or 6 but pretty sure if not already I'll be dropping back to zero, this is due to me having other commitments the past few years and having to sacrifice my away trips. It happens and I'll start again when it suits. Folk saying it's too hard to get on the points ladder are too lazy or too picky with where they want to go, sometimes you have to go to a few unappealing ones to get yourself on the ladder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 9 minutes ago, Kirk said: They should just stick to away points, I've been up to about 5 or 6 but pretty sure if not already I'll be dropping back to zero, this is due to me having other commitments the past few years and having to sacrifice my away trips. It happens and I'll start again when it suits. Folk saying it's too hard to get on the points ladder are too lazy or too picky with where they want to go, sometimes you have to go to a few unappealing ones to get yourself on the ladder. And if you are never going to be rich enough to do that? Should have tickets put aside like they do for the tennis at Wimbledon for us mere mortals. Quite a good idea that actually. I amaze myself sometimes. Helsinki here I come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 23 hours ago, ceudmilefailte said: And if you are never going to be rich enough to do that? Should have tickets put aside like they do for the tennis at Wimbledon for us mere mortals. Quite a good idea that actually. I amaze myself sometimes. Helsinki here I come. Well then that's your bad luck, I've afforded it by saving and sacrificing other holidays etc, now it's the other way around for various reasons. Try opening a savings account and putting a wee bit away each month, cut out some unnecessary spending if it's so important to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoonTheSlope Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 19 minutes ago, Kirk said: Well then that's your bad luck, I've afforded it by saving and sacrificing other holidays etc, now it's the other way around for various reasons. Try opening a savings account and putting a wee bit away each month, cut out some unnecessary spending if it's so important to you Come on tae shite! That's too much like common sense for the fair weather fans that think the SSC owes them something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumnio Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 23 hours ago, ceudmilefailte said: And if you are never going to be rich enough to do that? Should have tickets put aside like they do for the tennis at Wimbledon for us mere mortals. Quite a good idea that actually. I amaze myself sometimes. Helsinki here I come. I have ten points, I know others on 8, 9Â or 10Â points, non of us are rich. If people cant get points, then im sorry, but its just tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotland Ever More Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Kirk said: Well then that's your bad luck, I've afforded it by saving and sacrificing other holidays etc, now it's the other way around for various reasons. Try opening a savings account and putting a wee bit away each month, cut out some unnecessary spending if it's so important to you Spot on. Some people just don't want to have to sacrifice other things yet still expect stuff to be handed to them, like tickets for the more attractive away matches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Nearly 24 hours for a bite and then along come four at once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 4 minutes ago, ceudmilefailte said: Nearly 24 hours for a bite and then along come four at once Aye that's what happened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 The point is, if you don't go to the pub every Friday & Saturday night and don't follow a club every week you can quite easily go to say 4 away games a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 7 hours ago, scottincarlisle said: The point is, if you don't go to the pub every Friday & Saturday night and don't follow a club every week you can quite easily go to say 4 away games a year. Only go to the pub to watch Scotland games I can't get to so this plan seems pretty flawed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumnio Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 The website is down, I wonder if the SFA are working on it, or just haven’t paid the bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gala Tartan Army (Borders) Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 I can't believe that some supporters ,living in the UK, who dont go to many home games are grudging the 20000 regulars at home games a point . They pay the same membership and put more into the National coffers , so it seems a bit disrespectful that they turn out at a half empty Hampden and get nothing for it while the guys having all the fun abroad (myself included) get a point. If ,as suggested, it's 1point for home games and 2 for away there is still a differential and nobody is losing out . I don't know any big club sides where you get preferential treatment for away tickets when you don't go to home games. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobta83 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 I think the away games should be treated differently, currently I like the away points system, its very fair and the stats back up that its not very difficult to get on a run of points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanmartin Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Remember that he SFA get nothing financially for selling away tickets (other than hassle and abuse ) Which is why they'll be keen to promote the value of home matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bunnet Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 I only re joined SSC (8 years out) After going to Bratislava, pal got 4 tickets next to Scotland section no bother. Went to all games since, got 2 points now, had home ticket in Vilnius. Got away one after wee phone call to SFA for Slovenia ( 2 guys in hotel with tickets stayed and watched game in the bar, did not understand that). Off to Hungary, so should keep points building up. Never been to Scotland match home or away, where tickets have not available. The England / Slovakia home games, sell outs, but tickets almost being given away on the forums the nearer the match came. Booked flights for Albania, £145...10 months to go, miss a Chinese takeaway a week covers it...ps I am in a low paid job, its the provi or credit card...  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 2 hours ago, Gala Tartan Army (Borders) said: I can't believe that some supporters ,living in the UK, who dont go to many home games are grudging the 20000 regulars at home games a point . They pay the same membership and put more into the National coffers , so it seems a bit disrespectful that they turn out at a half empty Hampden and get nothing for it while the guys having all the fun abroad (myself included) get a point. If ,as suggested, it's 1point for home games and 2 for away there is still a differential and nobody is losing out . I don't know any big club sides where you get preferential treatment for away tickets when you don't go to home games. Â Totally agree. The SFA need to start realising who pay for their wages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 2 hours ago, Gala Tartan Army (Borders) said:  If ,as suggested, it's 1point for home games and 2 for away there is still a differential and nobody is losing out .   So what's the point of changing it then ?  Currently in 2018 we have 5 away games & 3 home. For argument sake if we all started on zero some could have 10 points, some on 3 by the time the qualifiers start. We  will still have the same issue if we draw a Belfast or Dublin trip with folk saying its not fair they can't get a ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McTeeko Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 2 hours ago, Gala Tartan Army (Borders) said: I can't believe that some supporters ,living in the UK, who dont go to many home games are grudging the 20000 regulars at home games a point . They pay the same membership and put more into the National coffers , so it seems a bit disrespectful that they turn out at a half empty Hampden and get nothing for it while the guys having all the fun abroad (myself included) get a point. If ,as suggested, it's 1point for home games and 2 for away there is still a differential and nobody is losing out . I don't know any big club sides where you get preferential treatment for away tickets when you don't go to home games.  I think there’s a bit of a generation thing going on. To older SSC members (aye, me included) who were Travel Club members the points system was initially that, for travel/away games. The title fitted the club. Now that’s changed and it’s just a general supporters club I can see why younger guys are looking for points for home games. The SFA are obviously going to change something regarding points - some of us will be happy, some won’t be. Just hope there’s a decent balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim Jim Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 I'm wondering how to police harvesters of home game points.  Sample pick-ups for instance would be unlikely to catch anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 12 minutes ago, Grim Jim said: I'm wondering how to police harvesters of home game points.  Sample pick-ups for instance would be unlikely to catch anyone. 100% pick up for home games.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 1 hour ago, scottincarlisle said: 100% pick up for home games.  😂😂 Those we boxes canny handle folk off the street turning up never mind us lot too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 23 minutes ago, Kirk said: 😂😂 Those we boxes canny handle folk off the street turning up never mind us lot too But remember they'll be the customary day before pick up in a city centre 'Irish' bar as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 43 minutes ago, scottincarlisle said: But remember they'll be the customary day before pick up in a city centre 'Irish' bar as well. 😂😂 Forgot, no hassle at all then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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