Onthefringes Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Poor stuff and flies in the face of what we've been fed about passport details et all in recent times. Suspected the opposition were hanging the pea over this and it looks highly likely. Giving them a chance in the 2nd leg won't have helped as the locals will turn up in keen support. Where there's a will, there's a way... As the referendum hasn't taken place yet, the British consulate may become involved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Giving them a chance in the 2nd leg won't have helped as the locals will turn up in keen support. Spot on, their fans will almost certainly come out in number to witness a potential upset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazilian Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 http://stadiumdb.com/stadiums/isl/stjornuvollur Just book a game of fives on the pitch behind one goal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Diggle Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 This Europa League is a definite fuck up In the early stages all this last minute travel and ticketing arrangements with a mixture of minnows and 'regular' sized clubs who could be called at short notice to make long costly trips is just a clusterfuck. It needs to be regionalised firstly. Then, although clubs have the right to play if qualified they surely need to be able to host a small professional football game involving more than 1000 fans. On top of all that it's then important that the all seating rule is relaxed for stadia below a certain size with facilities regularly used for standing. It was always a risk unfortunately but it's pretty breathtaking now it's come to pass Let's hope a loophole is exploited or an 'oversight' inadvertently occurs that allows well fans to stand around the perimeter. I hope we get through this tie now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 It's a fair bit to travel with no guarantee of a ticket. With Motherwell expecting to take around 400, the fans to tickets ratio doesn't add up. It's certainly an expensive trip to potentially only watch it on the telly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 I have a lot of sympathy with the travelling 'Well fans, but totally get why it's not being moved. At 2 - 2 after the first leg, any advantage should be exploited by the home team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Lindqvist Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 This is a risk we all took booking flights when we did, we knew the stadium capacity and what we would be entitled to. Alot of people on social media quick to criticize the club tonight. OK its late, but even if Stjarnan had brought the tickets over or whatever, it wouldnt have made much difference. 85 people are going to get tickets and the rest are going to miss out. Main thing is we are there and if we have 50 or 100 or more fans standing behind a fence behind the goal with a cerry oot then it might work in our favour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxywell Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 This Europa League is a definite fuck up In the early stages all this last minute travel and ticketing arrangements with a mixture of minnows and 'regular' sized clubs who could be called at short notice to make long costly trips is just a clusterfuck. It needs to be regionalised firstly. Then, although clubs have the right to play if qualified they surely need to be able to host a small professional football game involving more than 1000 fans. On top of all that it's then important that the all seating rule is relaxed for stadia below a certain size with facilities regularly used for standing. It was always a risk unfortunately but it's pretty breathtaking now it's come to pass Let's hope a loophole is exploited or an 'oversight' inadvertently occurs that allows well fans to stand around the perimeter. I hope we get through this tie now. If it was we'd probably be in the same region as them anyway. Don't get why people would book their flights etc without being confident they would get a ticket.Everybody knew it was a small ground, we could have had less tickets if they'd stuck to the 5% rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazilian Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 They would book the flights on speculation, happens in all walks if life When the club then gets almost 3 times the minimum required allocation of tickets allocated I'm not sure how anyone can feel aggrieved , although I can fully understand frustration, at the arrangements not suiting some travel plans, FWIW I don't think there will be 400 or even 300, somewhere around 200-250 at most is my Guess, hopefully something can be worked out for all to see the match 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Diggle Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 If it was we'd probably be in the same region as them anyway. I was more referring to Krasnodar last year where we lost money Comments were about Europa overall not just MFC this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JULIANTHELONDONCABBIE Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 Hooray, my goal drought is over. Now to bring the wee man who's seen 6 games home and away and nil goals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally B Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 Is there any where showing the game on Thursday ? And will they let kids in ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain7_mfc Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 The snooker/pool hall in Bellshill is showing the game, plus the Aberdeen game beforehand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goggles & Flippers Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 Anyone know if a certain sports bar in Motherwell is showing it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browni Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 Would it be possible to show the match in the Cooper Suite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Stand Well Boy Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 Stjarnan won 3-1 tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally B Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Would it be possible to show the match in the Cooper Suite? This what I thought , even charge a few pounds to get 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goggles & Flippers Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Anyone know what UEFA pay out for a win and a draw in these preliminary stages? I worked out we must have been close to £100k in gate revenue from last week. Just wondering what else that second half performance cost us in addition to having no fingernails left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Just wondering what else that second half performance cost us in addition to having no fingernails left. Not qualifying for the next round will mean losing out on some much needed cash. With that in mind, this game is probably one of the most important that we will play this season. Being paired against a semi-professional club should have meant easy money, however, in true Motherwell style we have made it harder than it should have been. Financially, failure is not an option. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Bezzer! Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Anyone know what UEFA pay out for a win and a draw in these preliminary stages? I worked out we must have been close to £100k in gate revenue from last week. Just wondering what else that second half performance cost us in addition to having no fingernails left. I suspect not much of that 100K actually goes into the clubs coffers after taxes and match day expenses. The Europa League prize money pays out in round progressions/participation rather than individual results and is as follows... First qualifying round: €120,000 Second qualifying round: €130,000 Third qualifying round: €140,000 Play-off round elimination: €150,000 Base fee for group stage: €1,300,000 Group match victory: €200,000 Group match draw: €100,000 Group winners: €400,000 Group runners-up: €200,000 Round of 32: €200,000 Round of 16: €350,000 Quarter-finals: €450,000 Semi-finals: €1,000,000 Losing finalist: €2,500,000 Winners: €5,000,000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelboy Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 even after VAT the club make £20.83 on every 25 quid ticket and the costs of putting the game on are surely less than 10k. Playing two or three ties at home is a very good money spinner for the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 The Europa League prize money pays out in round progressions/participation rather than individual results and is as follows... Second qualifying round: €130,000 Third qualifying round: €140,000 Play-off round elimination: €150,000 Some good money still to be won (potentially €420,000 before the group stages even start!). The game on Thursday against Stjarnan is worth a cool €130,000 to the winner. No pressure Motherwell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzie Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 So realistically, by Aberdeen losing that £240k game, they actually gained more than that all things considered. Magic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browni Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Some good money still to be won (potentially €420,000 before the group stages even start!). The game on Thursday against Stjarnan is worth a cool €130,000 to the winner. No pressure Motherwell. Have we not earned the €130,000 already due to participating in the 2nd round? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzie Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Aye, but they get €120k then €130 for participating in both rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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