Ballot for Arsenal and Man City home games opens Tuesday

If you entered the ballot and missed out on the Chelsea game, you have an increased possibility of being chosen for the upcoming games.

Those fans who registered for the Chelsea ballot but were unsuccessful will have an increased chance of registering for the Arsenal or Manchester City ballot due to the weighting that is in place as part of the processing system.

Pardon my ignorance, John, but does that mean those who were successful for Chelsea, cannot enter for the next two games?

No Rob, it just means that the club is using some weighting mechanism to give those who didn't get chosen last time an increased chance this time around.

I can't edit my reply to you Rob, but reading the club's statement back it is a tad ambiguous where it says "an increased chance of registering.'

Still not sure how that works? If they enter they still have a chance of being drawn out.

I think the club is covering all bases Rob, it's not directly stopping previous successful applicants from applying this time around, but it is obviously going to give those who didn't get picked for Chelsea a better chance this time.

Just got word of two tickets for the Chelsea game in the ballot. But will enter the Arsenal ballot just in case. Greedy bastard that I am.

Greedy bastard or sucker for punishment? 🤣

Yes, sucker for punishment, Brian! And a greedy bastard.

Sorry Brent, but looks like you won't be able to enter the ballot for the next two games, and all subsequent games, until everyone who enters all ballots, has been selected for a game.

Thanks, Rob. I guessed that was the case. And so it has to be – in fairness. Even though I have attended all this season's away games as well – in spirit.

Haven't we all, mate? I guess though, it's the fairest way of everyone getting to a game until restrictions are lifted. We've got a minimum 16 games left, so I reckon upon seeing about three or four games, depending on how many people enter the ballot.

The more ballots you enter increases your chances, just don't be selective about which games you'd like to go to as the club will probably have a system which will recognise this and block you.

Rob (12) I take it that you didn't get a Chelsea ticket in the ballot? I didn't and none of my friends and family did.

I can see the 2,000 being increased to 4,000 early in the New Year once clubs can demonstrate that people in football grounds are not causing the disease to spread.

Hi John, no I never got one, neither did Dave, Steve or Jon. You'd think we'd all be one of the first to get one, eh!! Let's hope you're right about the increase, but clearly it may be a while before we're all boarding the Eavesway coaches again!

Rob, I heard that Everton were getting very sniffy about the "types" they wanted to let in. They're keeping out the hoi-polloi. Quite right!

Brent, where is your ticket for, or do you not know that yet?

Rob, I find out Tuesday or Wednesday. Tickets to be emailed. Upper and Lower Gwladys and Upper Bullens open I think. I need evidence of being covid-clear.

Main Stand top tier, not Bullens!

I read it was the Top Balcony and Gwladys Street, although it didn't specify if upper or lower? Yep, you need to take a test, either on the day or the day before.

Hi Rob (14) I'm guessing it will be next season before the Eavesway coaches pull into Goodison Road.

I must admit I'm surprised the club have chosen to put fans in the Top Balcony. Surely it would be better for the atmosphere to have them nearer to the pitch, closer to the action and the TV cameras.

Isn't it defeating the object of safety (but bowing to the god of finance) to only open a couple of areas of the ground?
Spreading people out was the mantra when the restricted capacity was announced.
It also makes sense to have areas that will be seen by the cameras occupied by fans.
As an out of town supporter I don't have the chance of getting to a game. But as a few have said above, I will be there in spirit... Usually scotch.

According to the email sent out by the Club it's the
top balcony and the top tier of Gwladys Street.
Senseless.
My seat is on the Main Stand side and I haven't seen the top balcony since I sat there for a cup tie
against West Brom on a Sunday. It's never shown on televised games. I think it may have been the first ever Sunday game but could be wrong. The game was drawn and we lost the replay. Archie Styles and
WB's Johnstone were sent off.

Styles and Kendall were sold to Birmingham in
exchange for Bob Latchford.

Martin (21),

With the 1,820 people split between the Lower Gwladys and the Top Balcony I think they will be well socially distanced. The combined capacity of the two areas is well over 10,000.

I'm sure the club has merely plucked the two areas to be "populated" by the 2k out of the air without a thought for safety.
I'm sure no consideration was given to numbers, entry and egress, ease of stewarding, ease of policing and stuff like that.
Yeh "senseless" of course.

Off topic but I've just read Everton, Man City and United, will have an average rest of two days between games starting on the 19th of December, until the end of the year.

Is this because these teams have got a league cup game as well? Because Liverpool and Fulham are getting an average of 4.5 days rest between games, with the only upside being that we won't have to listen to that crying German c**t, because his constant moaning has paid off once again.

The Americans flex again, Tony. I just wish someone on our side would fight fire with fire. I truly believe the rs and all the media bias are working towards Everton getting relegated.

The only thing we beat them on is time in the top league. They will not be happy till they take that too.

Has anyone else been made aware that some of the 2,000 tickets are (wait for it) obstructed views?

Just been told that tonight. Surely not though?

Anyone any info?

Brian 28,

At the moment those cost extra... lol!

Kieran, that's exactly what I said 🤣🤣 but he was serious!

Has to be a wind-up!

Brian / Kieran.

There are to be 500 fans in the Top Balcony, and 1,500 in the Upper and Lower Gwladys Street, so I'm guessing 750 per tier? Surely you'd move seat if you had an obstructed view, though not too far as stewards will be watching fans to make sure they follow all the rules laid down by the club.

One of the rules is that you are given a time when you have to enter the stadium. The first fans have to enter 90 minutes before kick-off. This time will be printed on your ticket. What the fuck are you meant to do for 90 minutes? And what happens if you're late, and miss your entrance time, can't you get in?

Rob, I'm one of those with a check-in time of 6:15! I think I'll be taking in a flask of brandy.

Brent, where are you sitting?

Brent: 'I'm one of those with a check-in time of 6:15! I think I'll be taking in a flask of brandy.'

Rob: 'Brent, where are you sitting?'

Answer: Probably horizontal by the 8pm KO...

Rob,

I'm Upper Gwladys Street: GS4 S143. Please don't tell me that's a restricted view.

Jay, maybe I'd be better with one of those posts in front of me to hold me up.

Don't know if it's restricted, Brent. My season ticket is in the upper Gwladys Row B, so you must be sitting near the back. Talk about spaced out, which you might be by the sounds of it!!

Brent, I've received a Sales Receipt, with my seat number on it. Nowhere does it say “Match ticket”. Are you taking your Sales Receipt as your ticket?

While I accept the club has to do things correctly, the process seems to be completely over the top. We have to go through far less scrutiny to be able to sit indoors at a pub for a meal, and I have a ticket for an FA Trophy match on Saturday afternoon simply by providing an email address and a mobile number. And that is for a ground that can allow entry to 20% of ground capacity, when Goodison will only be at 5%.

Rob #31.

I sent an email to the club asking the question about moving seats should you have a restricted view. The club informed me that, should you move seat, you will be shot. Firm but fair, methinks.

Does seem a bit harsh that, Brian. Maybe Brent could put it to the test if his seat is restricted???

Peter, I printed the ticket off from within my Everton FC account.

Peter, I had an email on Wednesday which included this:

"If you have been successful in a previously drawn ballot the full details of your booking are attached. Please visit tickets.evertonfc.com to access your ticketing account. You will need to go to My Account > My Order History and select the file to download your tickets. For more information on how to download your ticket to your mobile phone, please click here.
For more information on how to download your ticket to your mobile phone, please click here."

Sadist, Halligan.

We gotta know, Brent, we gotta know!! 😁😁😁

Peter, You might find this link from EFC website useful re Covid testing:

Where can I get a Covid-19 test?

I found it useful as it now gives sites added today in, eg, Southport (and all other areas of Liverpool City Region now offering the quick-turnaround lateral flow tests – walk-in, no appointment).

Thanks very much, Brent.