Quote: Bilko "I don't think that would be a problem. I think the respect between the two supporters in this derby is second to none and lets not forget that we used to mix on the old Kop at Central Park all the time.
I'm just not sure why we are only getting a 2,300 allocation myself. I assume the capacity isn't going to be full capacity for this one because of the safety concerns. Only think that makes sense to me. I don't get why the away end isn't segrated in terms of movement between stands either? As I believe you can move between stands?'"
The 2,300 allocation may basically be down to that being the number left. Some say and it's only rumour that 1000 tickets for the east stand where already sold via the website. those sales have to be honoured.
Whose to say, who bought them, Wiganers or Saints or Neutrals (as we do get them on good friday)
As for those who want a similar allocation as Saints get at the pie dome, well that's just not feasable.
If wigan had 14k season tickets, and a floating fan section of between 5-6k ontop of that, then that would lead to Wigan having to restrict Saints too. The Pie dome has got pretty close to a sell out, but never sold out due to it's larger capacity. In the end those who where quickest off the mark have their tickets in the bag and have no worries.
If Saints can get our capacity up from the current 17,200, then maybe more will become available later, as it does say an initial allocation. But put simply the reason for the restriction on numbers is the same as always demand exceeds supply.
There are only a limited way to stop this, you increase prices (reducing demand) or you have sort of queing system and those at the back of the queue get last pick or no pick at all. The queuing system here was technology and information, those with it got a ticket those without it are going to have to wait.
I'm not going either way this year. But hopefully the lack of supply will encourage even more season ticket holders for next year at Saints.