I support the Chairmans statement... http://www.gillinghamfootballclub.com/news/article/club-statement-apr-19-781796.aspx Being season ticket holder(s), I received two free tickets for this game. I can honestly state that both these tickets were given with no personal gain to a family member and his friend. Because I was aware that some Gills fans were still in need of tickets, I checked yesterday to ensure these tickets would be used. I was guaranteed they would be. Otherwise I would have taken them back and they would have been offered free to known Gills fans in desperate need. I do not believe supporters should make gain out of fellow supporters. If a situation arises where tickets are paid but then not required, they should be resold at no more than face value or less.
Neither do I BRB, BUT teams like Scallys friend Gold sell tickets to Viagogo (or some such name) who are then allowed to sell them on at over double the face value and I believe other Premiership sides do the same when they are expecting a sell out crowd. One rule for them and one for the man in the street.
I'm sure there must be rules against the teams doing that, and heavy penalties laid put the football governing bodies. however I'm sure there are plenty of the public out there who do!
Whilst I am in agreement that the tickets should not be touted for personal gain - is it really wrong to do so ? If I have purchased something - or been given it for free, then that item is my property - to do with as I see fit. The principle is not a lot different to a retailer, buying from a wholesaler, then adding his 20% mark up when the goods are sold to the public in our shops. We all buy and sell things - houses, cars etc - why not football tickets ?
