Wanderers Round 19 Fixture Rescheduled

[Davo]

The annoying thing is that they've had plenty of occasions where the draw has TBC on it for various reasons. That stands for "to be confirmed" so it implies that anything that doesn't have TBC next to it has been confirmed. Had they put TBC next to that fixture until they'd sorted out the availability of the venue then it wouldn't have been picked for a Tour of Duty.

[Llama]

NO ONE CHANGE YOUR FLIGHTS YET, THERE IS AN ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE MADE TONIGHT OR OVER THE COMING DAY ABOUT AMENDMENTS TO THE 'TOUR OF DUTY'.

[Gah]

Ridiculous, just cost us $500 as the whole family were going. Won't be able to afford risking any cash on another game sorry, who's to say it won't happen again this far out.

[HungHuynh]

I will be waiting for a while. Will harrass both FFA and airline to get refund later.

[dougiejam]

Both Etihad (Nab cup) and MCG  (Cricket pitch still in)are in use, and obviously Bruce Springsteen was the sole purpose for building AAMI park. #theFFAareDonkeys

[MarcelFC]

What an utter ******* disgrace by FFA and whoever else is involved with scheduling. Lucky I didn't book my flights yet (neither have my brothers/friends) but I feel sorry for those who have already done so.

Wankers.

[Torcida]

I piss on ffa and fnsw

[Flytox]

I just checked that the A-League fixtures were announced on 22May and the Springsteen concert on 13 August so why wasn't the venue booked?

[102megan]

I just checked that the A-League fixtures were announced on 22May and the Springsteen concert on 13 August so why wasn't the venue booked?

I suppose just because the announcement was made then, doesn't mean that decisions hadn't already been made behind the scenes. (Although if that IS the case - why make the announcement?!)

 

An absolute shitstorm, by all involved.

Edited September 5, 2013 by 102megan

[Benched]

I cannot believe this crap.

 

The lack of thought for the fans is astounding. I think to make matters worse is their attempt to turn this into a positive, somehow. I'm ******* seriously pissed off. I had enough dramas organising the 2 dates for the TOD. Well there is no chance at all for me to go to the Victory match. On top of that, don't we play them in December as well?

[CMontgomeryBurns]

I cannot believe this crap.

 

The lack of thought for the fans is astounding. I think to make matters worse is their attempt to turn this into a positive, somehow. I'm ****ing seriously pissed off. I had enough dramas organising the 2 dates for the TOD. Well there is no chance at all for me to go to the Victory match. On top of that, don't we play them in December as well?

Yep. December 28.

[Hughesy]

If any common sense were to be used here they'd tell bruce and his promoters to change dates because there are far less problems doing that than there are making victory change. What pisses me off most is that the week before, heart have a home game against perth glory that will probably come close to breaking the world record for the least amount of ****s given for an event. WHY CANT THEY PUT THE CONCERT ON THEN??!?

[Trojan]

Disgustful is an understatement

[Llama]

Everyone please respond to this topic

 

http://www.westsydneyfootball.com/topic/4664-tour-of-duty-discussion/

[westofcentre]

I dont know what is worse. The f uck up on venues, or the fact the FFA insults the fans by trying to talk this mess up.

[marron]

any takers for still going on the original date, rocking up to aami and seeing if the rbb can outsing the boss?

[Guest ZipGunBop]

any takers for still going on the original date, rocking up to aami and seeing if the rbb can outsing the boss?

Judas.

[Burgerman]

**** go for both teams as this decision could effect outcome of the league forcing 2 top teams to play 3 games in a week,FFA stuff up big time,game should be played at same day but different venue even if they make it Victory home game but played at Parra.

 

Correct me if im wrong but wasn't this match venue changed already,as i remember talk about this previously i think it was moved from mcg to aami or something like that

[wswclaret]

They could have made this their annual match in Tassie.

Although now this date is their champions league playoff date does that mean they are going to be forced to play it in asia like brisbane were last season.

[westofcentre]

Yes I would have thought moving to another venue on the same day would have been a top priority as opposed to screwing both teams because of your (FFA) stuff up, missing out on a great oppotunity to promote the game (given it is the two best supporters in the game - the battle of the terraces), and lost revenues.

 

But what do I know.

Edited September 5, 2013 by westofcentre

[Erebus]

This article reads worse than a Terror article.

Just state the facts instead of shoehorning underhanded comments all the time.

its painful to read.

 

 

also, this is why you don't book flights 3 years in advance.

[FairPlay]

Both Etihad (Nab cup) and MCG  (Cricket pitch still in)are in use, and obviously Bruce Springsteen was the sole purpose for building AAMI park. #theFFAareDonkeys

 

Bob Jane Stadium?

Carlton old gayFL's home ground?

Some other piss fart stadium in Mexico?

You would think that there would have to be an option of playing it somewhere in Melb on that day.

I feel sorry for people that have bought flights.

 

I feel this will see a surge in ppl attending the Dec 28th fixture!!!

[That70sDude]

Take it easy

[HungHuynh]

This sucks so bad.

What suppose to be a celebrated week for football in Australia and Wanderers. This incompetence shouldn't have even be occur.

[kidCrayy]

I reckon choosing a Tuesday is to try and cull the active support/numbers of us traveling down. Chosing that day cause its considered a holiday period won't wash with me if they start using that as an excuse. It's no secret that active support is hated by the authorities down there and even Melbourne Victory aren't very supportive of their northern terrace. They know that this will probably be one of if not the most actively supported games all season and so to avoid any chance of trouble they've done this. Talk about biting your nose off to spite your face, they could have had one of the best atmospheres at this game and really benefitted from it.

[kidCrayy]

Exactly!! what a load of ****! Gutted where gonna miss this trip down there! was really looking forward to it as was a lot of my friends!! Its simple move it to our home game!! 

[Tranquilo]

 

I reckon choosing a Tuesday is to try and cull the active support/numbers of us traveling down. Chosing that day cause its considered a holiday period won't wash with me if they start using that as an excuse. It's no secret that active support is hated by the authorities down there and even Melbourne Victory aren't very supportive of their northern terrace. They know that this will probably be one of if not the most actively supported games all season and so to avoid any chance of trouble they've done this. Talk about biting your nose off to spite your face, they could have had one of the best atmospheres at this game and really benefitted from it.

 

[CMontgomeryBurns]

Okay, apparently you can change your flights on Jetstar for $40.

 

NO ONE CHANGE YOUR FLIGHTS YET, THERE IS AN ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE MADE TONIGHT OR OVER THE COMING DAY ABOUT AMENDMENTS TO THE 'TOUR OF DUTY'.

 

 

 

Mack, please help me emphasise that ^^^^

I got my hopes up reading this but then I looked at the date of the post.  Damn old-thread bumping.

[leslie]

bet their spewing abt moving this game forward now

[HungHuynh]

bet their spewing abt moving this game forward now

I think its the opposite..

Their glad that this one will draw less attention and lower crowd because their incompetent management can only handle crowds as big as Hearts.