SSC application feedback

[AlfieMoon]

Do we think they’ll be quick enough to get some initial numbers back to the membership today based on the application data from their soft deadline yesterday?? 

[hamilton wanderer]

6 minutes ago, AlfieMoon said:

Do we think they’ll be quick enough to get some initial numbers back to the membership today based on the application data from their soft deadline yesterday?? 

That's a good question Alfie.  I can't see where they have said when they will get back to everyone.  I was assuming today or tomorrow but that might not actually be right.

[DesiScotsman]

It depends on when will FIFA supply them with the data as they will know the numbers. (hopefully today or worst case before Christmas but I’m not going to hold my breath for either of them). Same time, the data could be very useful or just a pile of utter gibberish shite that’s going to leave more questions than answers. Just depends what FIFA supply them with.
 

Hopefully it’s something useful like a general update to all members that have applied indicating the points threshold that tickets are likely to drop to so lower pointers know what their chances are and any categories that are oversubscribed so higher pointers know if their chosen category is safe or they need to resubmit their application. Also some guidance around those cheaper tickets as well. Again time will tell I suppose.

[Lenbo]

I suspect their failure to update fans on the new cheapest ticket allocation means a few like me have simply ignoring their soft deadline. 

I've got maybe enought tickets for that allocation and definitely enough for the original cheapest one. If they won't tell me what's happening though why should i get my application in now. 

[niallb]

19 minutes ago, Lenbo said:

I suspect their failure to update fans on the new cheapest ticket allocation means a few like me have simply ignoring their soft deadline. 

I've got maybe enought tickets for that allocation and definitely enough for the original cheapest one. If they won't tell me what's happening though why should i get my application in now. 

To help out your fellow fans! See it as helping a mate rather than the boss!  
 

Pretty please 🥺

[bdgsct]

I'm on 17 points and went with 3xcat 3 (supporters value ticket). If it looks like I'll miss out, I might reluctantly go up to the more expensive category for the Brazil game but not the other 2. Will take my chances for a Cat 3 ticket in the general ballot or resale. Interested to hear other's approach.

[ceudmilefailte]

I’m on 18 and went for a category one in the hope my daughter will on 12. 
If you get a cat 3 I helped!

[macwomble]

3 hours ago, niallb said:

To help out your fellow fans! See it as helping a mate rather than the boss!  
 

Pretty please 🥺

I did respond but only to round of 16! But if entry value tickets confirmed at 60$ I’ll be applying to the final. Most high pointers I know have only done the same so completely muddies the waters! 

[rOsCo2]

3 hours ago, Lenbo said:

I suspect their failure to update fans on the new cheapest ticket allocation means a few like me have simply ignoring their soft deadline. 

I've got maybe enought tickets for that allocation and definitely enough for the original cheapest one. If they won't tell me what's happening though why should i get my application in now. 

So assuming you are going to apply for a ticket before the January deadline it means a fellow supporter who has applied for Cat 3 (therefor probably a also on reasonable points) won't get anything?

This has been discussed on other threads, but surely the SFA must have built in some wiggle room for this kind of scenario.

[GaryWood34]

10 minutes ago, rOsCo2 said:

So assuming you are going to apply for a ticket before the January deadline it means a fellow supporter who has applied for Cat 3 (therefor probably a also on reasonable points) won't get anything?

This has been discussed on other threads, but surely the SFA must have built in some wiggle room for this kind of scenario.

Exact scenario. Be lots of it. 

People will think they’re fine and then bang - no ticket. 

[Lenbo]

I suppose the advice can only be- on those points you definitely won't get a ticket at that level so consider if you want to select more expensive 

Or you may have to enter a ballot so consider if you want to select more expensive 

[GaryWood34]

2 minutes ago, Lenbo said:

I suppose the advice can only be- on those points you definitely won't get a ticket at that level so consider if you want to select more expensive 

Or you may have to enter a ballot so consider if you want to select more expensive 

Theoretically could have too many in Cat1 and not enough in Cat2 with that approach. Fun and games. 

[Souness]

The current position is that we haven't "sold" out our full allocation.

Unless there's a late surge then anybody wanting a ticket gets one. 

[Reidster78]

4 minutes ago, Souness said:

The current position is that we haven't "sold" out our full allocation.

Unless there's a late surge then anybody wanting a ticket gets one. 

Where is this info coming from?

 

[Andy of Lochcarron]

8 minutes ago, Souness said:

The current position is that we haven't "sold" out our full allocation.

Unless there's a late surge then anybody wanting a ticket gets one. 

Really?

[GaryWood34]

16 minutes ago, Souness said:

The current position is that we haven't "sold" out our full allocation.

Unless there's a late surge then anybody wanting a ticket gets one. 

Interesting.

Can you tell me more? As I may downgrade my app. 

[rOsCo2]

3 minutes ago, Souness said:

The current position is that we haven't "sold" out our full allocation.

Unless there's a late surge then anybody wanting a ticket gets one. 

For every game? Source?

[GaryWood34]

Watch us all drop a tier and then get fuck all… haha 

[bdgsct]

21 minutes ago, Souness said:

The current position is that we haven't "sold" out our full allocation.

Unless there's a late surge then anybody wanting a ticket gets one. 

If correct. I suppose that tells you that  less that 2000 SSC members (who are presumably planning to travel) are willing to pay $400-$700 for tickets. If we are not willing to pay these prices in the SSC ballot then it's probably the same in the general ballot (although you would at least get a better seat). Glad to see this. Two fingers up to FIFA.

Edited December 22, 2025 by bdgsct

[Craig Fae Hamilton]

I've not heard anything?

Although, the FIFA handling of this has pissed everyone. It could be that those who never booked early enough, saw cost spiralling, topped of with $1800 SSC Tickets for 3 Group Games just thought fuck it. I'll watch it in the pub and who can blame them?

[McTeeko]

29 minutes ago, Souness said:

The current position is that we haven't "sold" out our full allocation.

Unless there's a late surge then anybody wanting a ticket gets one. 

Aye, as above comments, this needs clarified with a decent source please. 

[Lenbo]

Without details on how far away the tickets are from a sell out. It doesn;t really say anything. I always suspect that as we got to the dearer tickets and the lower points levels purchasing would slow down. A punter on 5 points misses half of the home games so not sure how many have the means to go to the USA and buy a top category ticket.

Equally i know of people who are going but holding their applications until they can sort work, family, money etc.

 

[Craig Fae Hamilton]

2 minutes ago, Lenbo said:

Without details on how far away the tickets are from a sell out. It doesn;t really say anything. I always suspect that as we got to the dearer tickets and the lower points levels purchasing would slow down. A punter on 5 points misses half of the home games so not sure how many have the means to go to the USA and buy a top category ticket.

Equally i know of people who are going but holding their applications until they can sort work, family, money etc.

 

What does not really say anything?

Do you have actual news from SFA / SSC to share M8?

[Lenbo]

I don't I was responding to Souness's post above. 

[Craig Fae Hamilton]

1 minute ago, Lenbo said:

I don't I was responding to Souness's post above. 

I see now. We need Souness to share what he has.

Although, it does not surprise me. $5, $6 and $700 SSC Tickets. $1800 for all 3 for most Members.