Written by Smithy on February 25th, 2009
The ballot for the remaining 1,000 tickets for the Netherlands V Scotland match was drawn earlier today (Wednesday 25th Feb).
Any member of the Scotland Supporters Club (SSC) who hadn't attended any of the previous 10 away matches was offfered the chance to obtain a match ticket via the ballot. 6,257 Members registered for the ballot meaning a one in six chance of obtaining a ticket.
All sucessfully members should have received an email today congratulating them and also giving them their seat allocation. Unsuccessfull members will receive an email in the next 24 hours.
Recent press reports are that up to 20,000 Tartan Army Footsoldiers could be making the trip to Amsterdam for the game on 28th March in the Amsterdam Arena.
Posted in: Netherlands
Written by Smithy on February 21st, 2009
The SFA has revealed that a third of Scotland Supporters Club members have taken up the season ticket offer covering the remaining home 2010 World cup Qualifier games. 11,540 SSC members out of 32,500 took up the offer which closed on Friday 20th February.
The SFA offer included the Netherlands, Iceland and Macedonia home games.
Alison Jack, the SSC’s customer service managers said:
“Everyone here is absolutely blown away by the success of the multi match packages. We introduced them on the back of the largest ever survey of Scotland fans that we have ever conducted. The fans asked and we acted. The success is there for all to see.
“The fact that supporters have bought them in such huge numbers shows the passion that they have for following Scotland and also the faith that they have in George and the boys.
“Getting to the World Cup will be a huge team effort. Clearly the supporters want to play their part.”
Rob Shorthouse, the SFA communications manager commented:-
“The introduction of multi match tickets was the latest in a line of improvements to the way in which we deal with ticketing and communicate with supporters. The supporter survey, the new system of balloting and greater use of online ticket sales have worked well and clearly this latest move has also been a hit.
“We will soon be launching a new website that will make it even easier for us to speak directly to supporters and take on board their views. We are reacting to supporter demand like never before and we will continue to look for new ways to do our best for the people who show such incredible loyalty to their country.”
Posted in: Home Matches, Scottish FA
Written by Smithy on February 16th, 2009
2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Qualifier
The Netherlands v Scotland
Amsterdam ArenA, Amsterdam
Saturday 28 March 2009 - kick off 8.45pm
1000 TICKETS REMAINING FOR BALLOT
Scotland Supporters Club members on 1 - 10 points had between 19th January - 13th February to claim their guaranteed ticket for our match against the Dutch.
Now that this sales period is over, we are delighted to confirm that we have 1000 Tickets remaining out of our overall allocation of 8000, available to current club members either on "zero" points or those who didn't buy a ticket in the previous sales window. (Please note that there is now no guarantee of a ticket)
The registration period will open on WEDNESDAY 18 FEBRUARY from 09:00am - SUNDAY 22 FEBRUARY at 11:59pm
The ballot will then be drawn on WEDNESDAY 25 FEBRUARY
You can log onto www.ticketlink.co.uk/sscballot to register
Please read the attached guidelines for more details about the ballot.
If you are not intending to travel to Amsterdam, please don't register in the ballot - that way a fellow member genuinely traveling will have a better chance of a ticket.
Posted in: Netherlands
Written by Smithy on February 15th, 2009
The ticket application process for SSC members with an away match point has now ended for the Netherlands match.
The SSC hopes to send out an email to those on zero points in the next few days with information on how zero pointers can apply for tickets. Tickets will be allocated in a ballot.
Posted in: Netherlands
Written by Smithy on February 14th, 2009
Acording to a recent email from TACC (Tartan Army Childrens Charity) there will be a new Scotland Away Football top for our match against the Netherlands on March 31st 2008.
3rd Prizes x 5 - The new Scotland away top, as worn by the team in Holland
No Pictures have surfaced as yet of the new top, and no other mention has been made of a new top coming out.
Hopefully there won't be a repeat of the maroon shirt disaster when we lost against Georgia away.
A new top at this stage is nothing more than a money making exercise dor Diadora.
Posted in: Netherlands, Scottish FA
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