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Title: Wigan (A)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 01, 2017, 12:45:02 PM
I expected tickets for this game to appear for sale on Pravda/People's Daily this morning.

Its only 17 days and there's no other aways on sale

Has anyone heard when they'll be on sale ?
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 01, 2017, 01:56:24 PM
It is taking an annoyingly long time, I was hoping to get them booked so I can get cheaper train tickets.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: Ads on March 01, 2017, 01:57:28 PM
We'll get 5400 if needed, so you may as well chance your arm with the train.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: Holte L2 on March 01, 2017, 02:06:14 PM
It is taking an annoyingly long time, I was hoping to get them booked so I can get cheaper train tickets.

I booked my train yesterday.  £22.00 return from Brum with Virgin.  I'm on 15 aways so I know I'll get one.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 01, 2017, 02:28:19 PM
Which station is best? Wallgate or Northwestern?
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 01, 2017, 02:28:51 PM
We'll get 5400 if needed, so you may as well chance your arm with the train.

OK cheers. Will have a look when I get home.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 01, 2017, 02:31:11 PM
Which station is best? Wallgate or Northwestern?

They're opposite sides of the road from each other

North Western is 100 yards closer to the ground at the most
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 01, 2017, 02:53:32 PM
I remember them being close. I will just get whichever is cheaper then.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: tony.bill on March 01, 2017, 03:12:26 PM
Phoned TIcket office earlier they said on sale tonight after 5pm for 13+ ways, although still nothing on official site or on line ticket page
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: QuintonVilla on March 01, 2017, 04:44:03 PM
Full allocation of 3200, no more will be made available to us. Don't know why we've got a reduced allocation when the stand holds 5000+?
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on March 01, 2017, 04:51:37 PM
Which station is best? Wallgate or Northwestern?

They're opposite sides of the road from each other

North Western is 100 yards closer to the ground at the most

There's a Banks's pub right outside the station as well. Had a few in there at about 10am on the Sunday morning, when we played up there last.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 01, 2017, 05:37:39 PM
Full allocation of 3200, no more will be made available to us. Don't know why we've got a reduced allocation when the stand holds 5000+?

Where you got that from? Ridiculous if true.

Preston were given 4,700 and they are, nominally, a rival.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: wittonwarrior on March 01, 2017, 05:38:59 PM
Which station is best? Wallgate or Northwestern?

They're opposite sides of the road from each other

North Western is 100 yards closer to the ground at the most

50 yards
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: wittonwarrior on March 01, 2017, 05:40:49 PM
Anyone up the pecking order who can't attend can I buy your ticket off you. Please pm me - full adult
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: oswald funkletrumpet on March 01, 2017, 06:17:18 PM
Full allocation of 3200, no more will be made available to us. Don't know why we've got a reduced allocation when the stand holds 5000+?

Where you got that from? Ridiculous if true.

Preston were given 4,700 and they are, nominally, a rival.

3221 according to the os with no more available
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 01, 2017, 06:37:58 PM
As it isn't officially on the Ticket News section on the OS, I'm hoping that's not accurate.

I can think of no possible reason why Preston would be allowed 1,500 more tickets than us.

Has anyone ever sat in the home end there? If so, which stand would be safest?
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: TopDeck113 on March 01, 2017, 06:42:27 PM
As it isn't officially on the Ticket News section on the OS, I'm hoping that's not accurate.

I can think of no possible reason why Preston would be allowed 1,500 more tickets than us.

Has anyone ever sat in the home end there? If so, which stand would be safest?

On a few occasions.  How many rows would you like?


For clarification that is r/oe/s not r/ow/s !
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: wittonwarrior on March 01, 2017, 06:44:09 PM
The best home stand is the main stand sat there end of season game the year Wigan won the FA Cup and went down.  Ground is safe as houses.   £25 if you pay in advance - can print off paper ticket or £27 on the day.  The stand you want is the one which shows hospitality
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 01, 2017, 06:44:32 PM
I'd like the emptiest stand. I expect there will be a few but which is the emptiest?

Is hospitality stand more expensive?

Cheers for replies, btw.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: Richard E on March 01, 2017, 06:51:00 PM
Perhaps Wigan have forfeited the game now they've seen we're surging up the table.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: wittonwarrior on March 01, 2017, 06:58:07 PM
I'd like the emptiest stand. I expect there will be a few but which is the emptiest?

Is hospitality stand more expensive?

Cheers for replies, btw.

No they have a  set price for the stadium.  Good Weatherspoons by the Station and you and pub crawl to the ground 15 mins  walk
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: oswald funkletrumpet on March 01, 2017, 08:24:28 PM
As it isn't officially on the Ticket News section on the OS, I'm hoping that's not accurate.

I can think of no possible reason why Preston would be allowed 1,500 more tickets than us.

Has anyone ever sat in the home end there? If so, which stand would be safest?

Venue: DW Stadium, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 0UZ
Full Allocation: 3,221 Tickets - No further tickets will be made available to us.

Disabled Tickets

8 Wheelchair Bays – Priced as per age category with a free personal assistant

Available by calling the ticket office on 0333 323 1874
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: exiled on the wirral! on March 01, 2017, 08:36:11 PM
As it isn't officially on the Ticket News section on the OS, I'm hoping that's not accurate.

I can think of no possible reason why Preston would be allowed 1,500 more tickets than us.

Has anyone ever sat in the home end there? If so, which stand would be safest?
The only thing I can think off is that the police have put a block on it..did we misbehave last time we went there?
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: Ads on March 01, 2017, 08:39:35 PM
We let off more flares than you find Albion fans wearing in the Brummie Road End.

There was also a few hundred Villa in their end as a result of them limiting our allocation last time (YouTube it, it's funny).

Stupid allocation.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: DeKuip on March 01, 2017, 10:12:11 PM
Preston and Newcastle both had 4,800 in recent months so why we only get 3,200 is something Villa or Wigan should explain. If it is because of previous behaviour, then make it clear that this is what happens if fans misbehave.

And why has the sale and allocation only been announced less than 3 weeks before the game when EFL rules state away clubs must order tickets 5 weeks before and be supplied them 4 weeks in advance.

By the way, anyone who misses out, you can buy them in the Wigan end on the day for £27 easily enough (providing you use a bit of common sense).
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 01, 2017, 11:25:36 PM
I assume Tottenham had their allocations cut after hitting a linesman with a flare?
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 01, 2017, 11:30:40 PM
Anyway still hopeful of getting the required tickets but will go home end as a last resort.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: Richard on March 02, 2017, 08:38:56 AM
Same here cdbullyfan need 2 tickets but lapsed season ticket holder so could have done with the normal allocation
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: B36 Villa on March 02, 2017, 10:06:17 AM
I'm sure I read in the Aston Villa Away Fan Consultation Meeting that they were giving us 4800.

Didn't Wigan mess us about a few years ago on the last game of the season only giving us 3k, and then giving us more only when they were officially relegated?
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on March 02, 2017, 10:12:37 AM
I'm sure I read in the Aston Villa Away Fan Consultation Meeting that they were giving us 4800.

Didn't Wigan mess us about a few years ago on the last game of the season only giving us 3k, and then giving us more only when they were officially relegated?

Dave Whelan didn't want too many Villa fans there, creating an atmosphere and lifting the team's spirits. The daft old twat. At the time you could get an executive box at Wigan for £60 and I think a few Villa fans took advantage of the deal. This was the Petrov mask game.   
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 02, 2017, 10:53:19 AM
I've emailed Wigan to ask them to explain the ticket allocation.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 02, 2017, 11:30:52 AM
Yet to receive a response, but our local police were under the impression we would have a full allocation, too.

https://mobile.twitter.com/WMPVillaFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Hopeful that it's all a cock-up.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: Ads on March 02, 2017, 04:05:14 PM
3200 is only the initial allocation. We can have the other 1600 if needs be.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 02, 2017, 06:53:54 PM
That's not what it says on our ticketing site. May well be an error.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: astonvillan on March 02, 2017, 07:03:21 PM
Yeah perhaps a copy over of information from the Huddersfield game where I believe they made the same comment about us not receiving any further tickets.

AVFCsupport on Twitter have confirmed it's an initial allocation and that we'll be entitled to 4800 if required.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 02, 2017, 07:05:35 PM
3200 is only the initial allocation. We can have the other 1600 if needs be.

Pravda/People's Daily is pretty blunt in its wording........ Full Allocation: 3,221 Tickets - No further tickets will be made available to us.

Given that WMP were expecting the full 4800 and that's what other teams have received, its all a bit odd

Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: leylandalbion on March 02, 2017, 07:15:04 PM
🎟️avfc support have tweeted



's  for @LaticsOfficial (A) now on sale.

Note: This is our initial allocation & could potentially rise to 4,800.

https://t.co/mISzJAmlNg https://t.co/hL8LKfLWGn
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: QuintonVilla on March 06, 2017, 04:59:50 PM
Any update on sales?
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: QuintonVilla on March 08, 2017, 10:51:14 AM
3200 almost sold out. The club have requested more tickets and are waiting to hear back from Wigan. Announcement in the next couple of days.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 08, 2017, 01:04:52 PM
Seem to be going a bit slower than games earlier in the season.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 08, 2017, 01:14:21 PM
3200 in a week isn't bad for a side that's won away 4 times in nearly 2 years and I don't think it's reached general sale yet.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: Ads on March 08, 2017, 01:28:00 PM
3200 is a lot to shift in a week.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: wittonwarrior on March 08, 2017, 05:19:50 PM
Great result for them last night 😀
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: QuintonVilla on March 08, 2017, 08:11:02 PM
3221 sold out. We've received another 1000 tickets.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: Richard on March 09, 2017, 09:31:06 AM
So does anyone know what the selling criteria is today ? I cant get through on the phone and the ticket site on line says I cant purchase - I have 2 booking refs but am not a season ticket holder currently.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 09, 2017, 09:32:50 AM
I think it's currently at ST holders. I assume it will drop to general sale soon.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: spangley1812 on March 09, 2017, 01:06:11 PM
I think it's currently at ST holders. I assume it will drop to general sale soon.

From PRAVDA

Tuesday March 7 at 5pm/Wednesday March 8 phone or in person: On sale to 2016/17 season ticket holders.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 09, 2017, 01:14:48 PM
It is weird the way they have 2 train stations so close to each other.

Whichever one we got off at last time, was further away from the good pubs.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 09, 2017, 01:35:13 PM
It is odd that they both survived the Beeching Axe while heavily-populated areas like Moseley and Kings Heath didn't.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: Chris87 on March 09, 2017, 01:57:15 PM
Available to season ticket holders at the moment. Will go onto general sale in next couple of days (according to AVFCSUPPORT twitter), pending availability.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: joe_c on March 12, 2017, 11:18:00 AM
Has anyone received their's yet? I'm getting a tad antsy.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: Clampy on March 12, 2017, 11:37:29 AM
No, not received ours either.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: Ads on March 12, 2017, 12:13:23 PM
They post out the away scheme ones towards the end of the week.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 12, 2017, 01:16:52 PM
Has anyone received their's yet? I'm getting a tad antsy.

Not received mine either
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: leylandalbion on March 12, 2017, 01:34:41 PM
Mine came yesterday
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: Richard on March 12, 2017, 04:31:56 PM
We are in the Wigan stand to the right of the away end - tickets via Ticket Master arrived day after purchase.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: QuintonVilla on March 12, 2017, 07:02:01 PM
Website showing as sold out. The maximum allocation is 4800 so hopefully we take the remaining 600 tickets aswell.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: Five Villa Tattoos on March 12, 2017, 07:44:38 PM
One adult ticket for sale,in the away scheme and can't go,  face value £25. Will post out first class signed for when the Villa send it to me. (I'll pay postage).
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: DeKuip on March 12, 2017, 09:05:48 PM
Website showing as sold out. The maximum allocation is 4800 so hopefully we take the remaining 600 tickets aswell.
We had the maximum 4,712 according the website and yesterday's programme, so there won't be any more if they've gone.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: Five Villa Tattoos on March 12, 2017, 11:03:00 PM
One adult ticket for sale,in the away scheme and can't go,  face value £25. Will post out first class signed for when the Villa send it to me. (I'll pay postage).
Now sold.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: exiled on the wirral! on March 13, 2017, 11:46:04 AM
On general sale according to the website.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 13, 2017, 06:12:15 PM
Anyone received their tickets yet?
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 13, 2017, 07:46:48 PM
Anyone received their tickets yet?

One H&Ver a page or so back but no one else seems to have received there's

I thought they might have arrived today but nothing in the post
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: JB1811 on March 13, 2017, 07:51:43 PM
I managed to buy some about 5 o'clock this evening.  :)
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: leylandalbion on March 13, 2017, 08:03:27 PM
Yeah I got mine Saturday.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: DeKuip on March 13, 2017, 08:59:35 PM
Anyone received their tickets yet?
Arrived Friday.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: BC54 VFC on March 14, 2017, 11:00:18 AM
Just arrived.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: QuintonVilla on March 14, 2017, 11:01:11 AM
Less than 100 left of 4221.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 14, 2017, 11:05:58 AM
Just arrived.

TO say that a load more were mailed out yesterday, so hopefully mine should be there when I get home
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: nordenvillain on March 14, 2017, 11:33:21 AM
Less than 100 left of 4221.
Booked 2 online an hour ago, looks like I did just in time.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: Ads on March 15, 2017, 06:00:23 PM
30 left.

Unclear out of how many. Official site says 4700 and Twitter a few days ago said 4200.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 15, 2017, 06:47:10 PM
My ticket has now arrived
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: BC54 VFC on March 15, 2017, 09:43:55 PM
My ticket has now arrived
Good.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: QuintonVilla on March 16, 2017, 03:51:20 PM
4712 sold out.
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 18, 2017, 10:41:54 AM
Any idea of nice pubs that won't be rammed with footy fans? Be nice if they had Sport on too  :)
Title: Re: Wigan (A)
Post by: leylandalbion on March 18, 2017, 01:26:45 PM
Anybody on enroute and have a spare....my daughter now wants to come
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