‘Same incompetence every time' – Scotland fans left raging at ticket shambles that forces SFA to CANCEL all sales
TICKET FARCE 'Same incompetence every time' – Scotland fans left raging at ticket shambles that forces SFA to CANCEL all sales
SCOTLAND fans have been left fuming after a ticket cock-up saw all sales for the trip to Denmark CANCELLED.
The SFA started to sell briefs for the World Cup qualifier away to the Danes on September 5 this morning.
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Scotland fans are not happy with ticket shambles
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But hours later they informed all members of the Scotland Supporters Club who had managed to secure seats that their tickets were no longer valid.
Hampden chiefs blamed a "technical error" that allowed fans who didn't have enough points to buy tickets in the sale that was meant to be restricted to those with between 32 and 21 points.
An SFA message explaining the issue said: "The Scottish FA is aware of a technical error that occurred during this morning's ticket sale for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifying match against Denmark, which allowed purchase by some Scotland Supporters Club (SSC) members who were not eligible during the window that was reserved for those with 32-21 Points.
"As a result, we will regrettably need to restart the sales process from scratch in the interest of fairness, with any purchase that was made today being cancelled and refunded.
"The new sale will commence at 10am on Wednesday, 23 July.
"The SFA would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused to supporters."
The news angered many fans, with some complaining that the new sale time could mean they now miss out on a ticket.
One fan said: "How hard is it for them to do the right thing first time.
"They've had a week to set it up? And only have to do it 5 times a year... It's the same incompetence every time."
Another fan said sarcastically: "Ahhh great! Working tomorrow afternoon when tickets go on sale to those on 20+ points and above which means it'll be harder for me to get my ticket. Cheers."
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While a third fan groaned: "This country cannot do anything right."
The away trip to Denmark kicks off Scotland's World Cup qualifying campaign.
Three days later Steve Clarke's men are on the road again when they face Belarus - with the game to be played in Hungary.
They then have a home double header against Greece and Belarus on October 9 and 12.
A trip to Greece is next on November 15 before the campaign ends at Hampden Park against the Danes on November 18.
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