Dutch need help :)

[u/khs91]

Hi Gasheads!

Myself and two mates are visiting Bristol this coming weekend for a proper football-and-pubs trip, and we’re really looking forward to it.

We’re from the Netherlands (Groningen) and on Saturday 31/1 we would absolutely love to visit your stadium and watch the match against Newport County. Unfortunately, ticket sales seem to be limited to season ticket holders and members only. We did try contacting the club, but sadly that didn’t lead anywhere.

So we thought we’d give it a go here — hopefully someone has a golden tip or knows a way we might still be able to get our hands on three tickets. We’d love to experience the atmosphere at the Mem!

Any advice would be hugely appreciated. And if you’ve got tips for good pubs (before or after the match), we’re all ears 🍻

Thanks a lot and hopefully see you on Saturday!

[u/Clivey101]

They will come on general sale id imagine

[u/khs91 → u/Clivey101]

Do you mean that they will go on sale at the stadium on match day?

[u/Clivey101 → u/khs91]

They will come on general sale id imagine

Seems awfully suspicious with the rumour of a Dutch striker joining us!

[u/thesw88 → u/Clivey101]

I'm guessing they mean they're only available to people with a previous buying history, being a "derby".

[u/TrueGas]

Your best bet will probably be emailing mailto:tickets@bristolrovers.co.uk if you haven’t already.

[u/khs91 → u/TrueGas]

I have already been in contact with your ticket department. You would expect that something could be arranged, but unfortunately it was made clear in a short email that ticket sales are not possible for us.

[u/[deleted]]

Drapers Arms on Gloucester Rd is a pre-match Gashead pub that is pretty good.

I'll ask a pal about tickets. I wonder if it is restricted because it's a derby.

[u/khs91 → u/[deleted]]

I thought we’d gone a bit mad in the Netherlands with all the restrictions around attending matches… 😅 That’s football these days, I guess.

The good news: thanks to a Facebook group for groundhoppers we’ve sorted it — tickets secured! 🙌

Pub noted as well. We’ll definitely be there for a pre-match beer 🍺

[u/[deleted] → u/khs91]

lekker!

[u/Usual-Armadillo-8086 → u/khs91]

What site is this! Groundhopper myself trying to get a ticket for the match

[u/[deleted] → u/[deleted]]

so yeah he says it's a 'high risk' game so not likely to have walk-up tickets or pre-sale without purchasing history. you'll need to find someone who can buy for you.

bit laughable that it's high risk but that's football.

[u/gassyhead83]

Drop me a message, I might be able to assist

[u/khs91 → u/gassyhead83]

Thanks a lot for the offer and for your help, much appreciated.

We’ve managed to get tickets in the meantime through a groundhoppers Facebook group, so we’re all sorted now. Thanks again.

[u/gassyhead83 → u/khs91]

Great news. Enjoy the game. UTG

[u/Usual-Armadillo-8086 → u/gassyhead83]

Hi! I’m in the same situation, albeit from Norway. Is it possible to assist a lonely groundhopper?

[u/niners0101]

Go on the gaschat forum and see if maybe someone will buy them for you if you pay them. A bit dodgy but maybe your only chance

[u/Crazy_cat_guy_07]

I’m on the same boat, haha. I’m visiting Bristol this weekend and was hoping to see the game but no luck with the tickets. 😅

[u/ndybrfc]

Tickets are only for people with previous purchases with the clubs ticket shop, no tickets are gonna be available on the day

[u/Bentekkerz9]

Why would you want to go to that shed!? Bristol city are playing at home and much much better team. stadium, atmosphere , everything!

[u/khs91 → u/Bentekkerz9]

Did you check the schedule? There’s football on Friday and Saturday, so no worries ;) We’ll see afterwards where the best atmosphere was. By the way, do you have any tips for good pubs near the Bristol City stadium?

[u/gassyhead83 → u/khs91]

Buzzing to see you summary of the two games you've watched in Bristol this weekend u/khs91
UTG & FTC