Homer Thompson Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 1 hour ago, trotsky27 said: Sure it was said above all the ground is open again and no red zones and there settling tickets for that area so you Would have to assume so . There are no red zones in place anymore. However, that doesn't necessarily mean that area will be open again for Saturdays game. I have no idea what the plans are. There are no tickets specifically for that area, it's just classed as the Oakbank terrace 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_palmy_pie Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Having a look at the online ticket sales for the weekend and Annan have only sold 26 so far. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Thompson Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 9 minutes ago, qos1990 said: Ever got out positive to say our fan base always slow in uptake, giving the change there will prob be a daft rush and it’ll crash would like to think there will be around a 1000 there Saturday, a lot of positivity around the playing side but think holidays will play it’s part That's just the Annan section. The home uptake has been pretty good 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_palmy_pie Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Homer Thompson said: That's just the Annan section. The home uptake has been pretty good Great news. Looking forward to it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fae_the_'briggs Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 On 05/07/2022 at 14:38, Alex Nesovic's Barmy Army said: I renewed this morning. Looking forward to the QR machines failing and the entry process involving some young lad looking at my phone, shrugging his shoulders then letting me in. Aye, I hope it goes ok but my experience of visiting other grounds with card readers at the turnstiles kind of fills me with dread. There is an advantage that you don't have to queue for a ticket first but I don't think this type of system necessarily speeds up entry to the ground. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_palmy_pie Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Fae_the_'briggs said: Aye, I hope it goes ok but my experience of visiting other grounds with card readers at the turnstiles kind of fills me with dread. There is an advantage that you don't have to queue for a ticket first but I don't think this type of system necessarily speeds up entry to the ground. It’s extremely simple. Tap and go 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenacres Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 On 05/07/2022 at 21:31, oldhat said: That gives an appalling impression to anyone. It really should say ground-down home supporters, too. But there is a feel-good air about Queens at the moment, and long may it last; doing something about the public-facing physical structure of the club ought to match that feeling, and fast! I get it Palmy needs a tidy up a bit of painting done etc but for me all that really matters is I see Queens win everything else is secondary to that . We could really do with a update from WG on how things are going the fitness of the squad and are we close to signing anyone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fae_the_'briggs Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 39 minutes ago, the_palmy_pie said: It’s extremely simple. Tap and go Simple in theory, but as I say, not always in practic. I have experienced a few occasions when it can be slower than simply just handing over a paper ticket getting the stub torn off and ticket handed back. The QR code readers not working, people walking up the the turnstile or standing at the turnstile still opening their phone trying to find the ticket QR code, images on phones not big enough/too big to read, people printing off a pdf copy of their ticket (not sure if this is an option at Queens) and the paper is crumpled or folded across the code are just a few examples. I'm sure there are fans who have had to stand waiting, tutting and mumbling obscenities under their breath as some idiot in front of them ( probably me) struggles to show the code. If everything works smoothly and supporters are ready at the turnstile to show their "ticket" it's fine but it's not any quicker, or even as quick, as presenting a physical ticket for entry. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankReynolds Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Does anyone know if the food bank at Palmerston opened? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankReynolds Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 1 hour ago, FrankReynolds said: Does anyone know if the food bank at Palmerston opened? And if it’s open right now or tomorrow morning? I don’t stay in Dumfries and haven’t seen any updates about it since it was announced in January. I know of a family who stay near by and are really struggling at the moment. Appreciate any replies, thanks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_palmy_pie Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 2 hours ago, FrankReynolds said: And if it’s open right now or tomorrow morning? I don’t stay in Dumfries and haven’t seen any updates about it since it was announced in January. I know of a family who stay near by and are really struggling at the moment. Appreciate any replies, thanks. If no announcement on the OS then it won’t be ready just yet. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenslad Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 6 hours ago, the_palmy_pie said: It’s extremely simple. Tap and go That's what I thought. Trying to get into Hampden and wouldn't work on my phone. Sent to a supervisor who had a hand held device and still wouldn't work. Got sent to the ticket office next south stand where I had to queue with others who had problems. They tried it again, didn't work before doing some security checks and issuing me a paper ticket which I had to go back and use which worked. All in all took about 30 extra mins. Must have been about another 40-50 people I saw with similar entry problems 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QoS99 Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 34 minutes ago, queenslad said: That's what I thought. Trying to get into Hampden and wouldn't work on my phone. Sent to a supervisor who had a hand held device and still wouldn't work. Got sent to the ticket office next south stand where I had to queue with others who had problems. They tried it again, didn't work before doing some security checks and issuing me a paper ticket which I had to go back and use which worked. All in all took about 30 extra mins. Must have been about another 40-50 people I saw with similar entry problems I’ve been to every Scotland game since they were issued and every single time me or someone I’m with hasn’t got in, they are a nightmare. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Thompson Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 6 hours ago, Fae_the_'briggs said: Simple in theory, but as I say, not always in practic. I have experienced a few occasions when it can be slower than simply just handing over a paper ticket getting the stub torn off and ticket handed back. The QR code readers not working, people walking up the the turnstile or standing at the turnstile still opening their phone trying to find the ticket QR code, images on phones not big enough/too big to read, people printing off a pdf copy of their ticket (not sure if this is an option at Queens) and the paper is crumpled or folded across the code are just a few examples. I'm sure there are fans who have had to stand waiting, tutting and mumbling obscenities under their breath as some idiot in front of them ( probably me) struggles to show the code. If everything works smoothly and supporters are ready at the turnstile to show their "ticket" it's fine but it's not any quicker, or even as quick, as presenting a physical ticket for entry. I dont think speeding up access at the turnstile is really the main reason for online tickets. You're probably right, in a lot of cases it will be slower than just handing over a paper ticket. The overall process should be easier and quicker for most fans, though. It also brings us in line with cinemas, theatres, concerts etc who all sell tickets online. Theres a lot of advantages to the club too, with much less cash to handle and far less tickets to count and reconcile on matchday. Plus less time being spent by the office selling season and match tickets. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarley Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 It’s extremely simple. Tap and go You've obviously never seen people try to use self serve checkouts! When it works its great but inevitably, either due to human or technology error, it sometimes becomes a pain in the arse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_palmy_pie Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 13 hours ago, FrankReynolds said: And if it’s open right now or tomorrow morning? I don’t stay in Dumfries and haven’t seen any updates about it since it was announced in January. I know of a family who stay near by and are really struggling at the moment. Appreciate any replies, thanks. I think this is the new food hub. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fae_the_'briggs Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 I've not been round by the Arena for a while, is the Cafe occupied and open yet or, if not, is there any indication of anyone showing an interest in taking it over, even running it on matchdays only? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankReynolds Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 5 hours ago, the_palmy_pie said: I think this is the new food hub. The article in January said it’d be up and running by April. Doesn’t look that way though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_palmy_pie Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 5 hours ago, Fae_the_'briggs said: I've not been round by the Arena for a while, is the Cafe occupied and open yet or, if not, is there any indication of anyone showing an interest in taking it over, even running it on matchdays only? Still empty unfortunately. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fae_the_'briggs Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 12 minutes ago, the_palmy_pie said: Still empty unfortunately. Another "white elephant" that probably sounded a good idea at the time, just like the artificial pitch that was heralded as being a good money earner for the club. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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