Anyone else notice the amount of Empty seats at the World Cup?
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Anyone else notice the amount of Empty seats at the World Cup?
Probably some over zealous car park attendant closing the gates 30 minutes before kickoff leaving loads of ticket holders stranded outside.
Yes, it looked awful. Like some "'B' Listing" premier league game on a Sunday afternoon when it's on Sky Sports!Quote:
Originally Posted by SABlue
The organisers no doubt got the ticketing all wrong and probably well over-priced for the unfashionable games.
I've got to admit, the world cup ain't what it used to be.
I'd be looking forward to it for months, only missing a game through work commitments in tournaments gone by but this year, though the knockout stages I may well become more interested, I'm not particularly bothered.
Perhaps the locals in Russia feel the same :shrug:
£££
Nobody's there because it's too much hassle to get into Russia and when you do get there the Authorities are a little 'unpredictable' - as are the natives
Anyone have family or friends out in Russia?
Reading mixed reviews on the support and atmosphere
Loads of empty seats when we played our first game in Bordeaux 2 years ago.
In Russia the locals are priced out of the tickets for the more provincial cities and games between lesser teams never attract the ones who are prepared to pay.
I think a lot of people were put off by the hooligan rumours, I think only 2000 English fans were at their game on Monday.
Apparently there’s been no trouble at all because putin basically has threatened anyone who causes trouble.
1000’s of Peru and other South American fans seem to have made it, which must have been a right expense when you consider how expensive things like flights and accommodation must be. Fair play to them
Can't believe the people's game has been highjacked for profit ,I'm sure the locals are all home huddled up , sharing their TV's with thier neighbour's, somone got to pay for the military investments.Quote:
Originally Posted by MacAdder
Watched the Russia game in St Malo France last night with a Russian . We both chuckled at the propaganda from both sides. Anyone go to Russia will be fine . In fact I bet it will be a great experience .Quote:
Originally Posted by Penarth Blues
You'd probably be fine wherever you went Jimmy, but for the average football supporter their safety is entirely at the mercy of whatever impression Putin wants Russia to give to the world. It appears he's presenting the good host facade at present but it could equally have been the macho one he had chosen.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimmy the Jock
Having been to Russia reasonably recently I think the concerns for fans safety are well-founded. The mentality of the state over there is completely different to what we experience over here. In fact the visit made enough of an impression on me that, when invited to go and present something in the Ukraine last year, I politely declined for the first time ever as I don't trust the Russian Govt at all with respect to its actions in that disputed territory.
Only £15 a game for the locals
Average Russian wage is about $450 a month though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Llanedeyrnblue
The commentators discussed this in one of the early matches. The empty seats are simply very expensive. They said Fifa need to address the issue are the cheaper upper seats are packed and it looks terrible on TV.