Fly with players

[stokecityscott]

Return Journey from London (View Details for specific Stations) to Newcastle (NCL)

Outward: Sunday 13 January, 2008 + 1 day

Return: Thursday 17 January, 2008

£218.30

Cheapest available fare

This total fare is for 1 Adult.


Like to no what site you got 74quid from, i will use it go away games, cheapest i could find

[MarkWolstanton]

23,

I think you are missing the point ID is trying to make.

I agree that for a full corporate package the price being offered is one that most people looking for that sort of thing would be happy to pay.

However, KE originally set this up to allow supporters working to a budget an option instead of a long coach trip, keeping in mind many folk will be having to get up in the morning for work.

Mr Scholes has chosen not to provide a range of prices/packages that would benefit a cross section of supporters but has chosen to only cater for those with deeper pockets.

If you have a look at clubs that regularly provide supporter charters, you will find they provide a range of options price and package wise so all supporters have an opportunity to follow the club.

The price KE was looking at would have been around £140 for the budget option. I understand.

It is of course up to you if you believe the club should have made an attempt to cater for a wider cross section of supporters or not.

[sandford]

Yeah 'cause they had loads of time after last sunday didn't they.


P.S No other club organises there own travel arrangements they have outside agents

[MarkWolstanton]

sanford said:

Yeah 'cause they had loads of time after last sunday didn't they.


P.S No other club organises there own travel arrangements they have outside agents

Sorry to disappoint you, Sanford but they did indeed have the time. If you have followed the story properly you would already be aware that the arrangements were made and handed over to the club on a plate.

The club had booked a fifty seater for the players, staff and a hand full of corporates until KE stepped in and gave them the booking options for different sizes planes from 100+ up to the 250 option they have taken up.

This was one bloke organising things in a couple of hours. Stoke have a team of people in the commercial department.

It is easier than you think.

[soicowboy]

Mark am kind of baffled with your problem with this




Seems a decent deal and a good few have taken up on the offer it seems- know Norwich have done similar in the past at 250 odd a head-

[stokecityscott]

To be fair Mark, alot of clubs that do it are in the premier league, and do it every week IE chelsea liverpool man utd etc

Not championship clubs, the club have tryed make it a day to remember for fans, and you might not get chance of doing it again.

[DansViews]

I was going to go, unfortunately cannot stump up that amount of money in a short space

[sandford]

One bloke a couple of hours yeah right(meanwhile back in the real world)did he arrange transport to and from airports,liaise with Newcastle about tickets etc,arrange to actually sell the seats,and i dont mean on here ,arrange payment ,pay all taxes.

Proberly not theres a lot more than just booking an aircraft.

[MarkWolstanton]

soicowboy said:

Mark am kind of baffled with your problem with this




Seems a decent deal and a good few have taken up on the offer it seems- know Norwich have done similar in the past at 250 odd a head-

Soi,

I haven't got a problem with it other than a minor beef that it has completely frozen out the people it was originally set up to cater for.

Like yourself and as I clearly say above, the price for what is on offer is fair enough.

As I also said above, it is up to you whether you consider it poor that Mr Scholes has chosen to do it this way or not. I think it would have been better to offer a range of packages to give everyone a chance but I'm not going to lose any sleep over it.

At the end of the day at least they have done something even though they have had to be led to it by an outside individual and it is better for the supporters they were going to originally completely ignore.

sanford,

I have given you the facts of the matter and they have been all over this message board for the best part of a week. It is up to you if you choose to bash on and ignore the evidence of your own eyes and the word of a lot more people than just me.

It isn't a crime to let yourself think things could have ben done differently and the club cannot shoot you for saying so. You pay their wages remember.

[soicowboy]

That is a real shame that the game came around so quick but not the club's fault





Would be nice if in the Prem and did it for the odd game and good advance warning


Can't believe folk moaning bacause can do cheaper etc- good on them and have fun-think the club put together a great package




When Ben Hallam was at Stoke he put together a great day out for a game at Peterborough as he was great friends with Barry Fry- sadly the game was called off





Those going have a great time on this trip= those making their own arrangements same too but let it go FFS

[stokecityscott]

All idea's come from people on the outside mostly.

[soicowboy]

'but fuck me if it goes to extra time, they are screwed '






Sorry but haven't they chartered a plane ??? ??? ??? ???



Captain-
'They're not here yet and it's 11 -we're going'





Please tell me that was a joke!!!!!

[MarkWolstanton]

stokecityscott said:

All idea's come from people on the outside mostly.

;D

I fear you may be right and that is another discussion!


Fuck me that is the last time I try and clear up a point ID has made.

I actually don't give much of a flyer about it and I too hope that all making the flight enjoy a good day.

There are a few learning points for when we want to fly down to the Emirites for the next round. It should be more inclusive in terms of packages and the club should get off its arse and get it sorted as soon as we knock the Geordies out.

I'm not having this not enough time bollox again.

[soicowboy]

Don't worry MW




ID will take you on his sidecar- lunch at the Little chef (Kids menu only), ticket for the game, 2 bottles of pop- all inclusive 50 notes



you'll be like Arthur and Olive from 'On the Buses'









Sure if we do knock out Castle they'll be something arranged

[JoeinOz]

As a matter irrelevant to the rest of this thread, how long does it take to fly to Newcastle from Manchester??

[stokecityscott]

an hour i would say?

[mumf14]

You can fly to Lisbon for £ 80.00 return.

[soicowboy]

You can fly to Dublin/Amsterdam for 50 quid or less including tax



Doesn't get you travel to the airport, 3 course meal, travel to and from St James, match ticket etc coach back to the Brit

[MarkWolstanton]

You can fly to Salzburg for £22 return.

But make sure you take enough money to pay potential fines if Soi is joining you there!

;D

[stokecityscott]

Who is going Lisbon?

[soicowboy]

Mark- if the 60s fashion police caught you in Salzburg was cost me a fortune to bail you out ;D






Now Gdansk you'd pass as trendy

[MarkWolstanton]

Fuck Gdansk.

The roll neck to which you refer was actually purchased in the fashion capital of Bai Mare in Transylvania (I kid you not).

I was practically mobbed by car park attendants when I modeled it in Bucharest (not to mention Rochdale).

[soicowboy]

Was Halifax where the car park attendant took a shine to your hemmings-esque look ;D




I read that now jeans in Bai Mare are all the rage along with Eddie Shoestring type moustaches

[samstoke]

As I posted on the other thread......

Really can't see what the problem is?! ???

It's a special package put together for a one off big game which allows those who can afford/those who want to treat themselves to travel to the game in luxury with plenty of added extras on top. Plus it offers the opportunity to meet and travel with the players and management, which is a totally exclusive opportunity only available with this package.

Those who can't afford can always travel on the official coaches for only £20, or make their own way up. It's hardly like it's blatant profiteering from the club at the expense of the ordinary fans!

[MarkWolstanton]

soicowboy said:

Was Halifax where the car park attendant took a shine to your hemmings-esque look ;D




I read that now jeans in Bai Mare are all the rage along with Eddie Shoestring type moustaches

I knew it was some Northern ticket wielding hunk!

I understand the man about town in Bai Mare is today seen out in Budgie jackets and loafers as it happens.

[thevue]

Im flying from Stanstead-8.20am,fuck me i will not be sober £73,get into Newcastle 9.20am-10 hours to kill.Hotel £73 but what the fuck eh Illford and thats without the cost of my ticket and £7 beer money

[A-teen_six_T3]

how much is the waddo suit in comparison to a normall seat at the Brit, becasue, thats what type of experience you'll get at St James plus the air fare and shit

[soicowboy]

Waddington works out about 50 quid a head-we're not a Prem outfit though


Plus travel to the Airport and St James


Airfare

Travel back by coach





Sounds a good deal










As I said why moan if you think too expensive??????




Go some other way-Ilford Dave's 3 day bus trip sounds like fun- he should be back by the Arsenal game if we get through

[nickstokefc]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIMMY,HOPE YOU ENJOY IT MATE,

ITS TP,S BIRTHDAY WEDNESDAY ASWELL,
WHAT A PRESENT THAT WILL BE KNOCKING NEWCASTLE OUT

[armitagestokie]

Crackin deal well done for organizing it. Wish I could afford it---only worry plane has outside toilets!!