Union FS

[BroughtonFox]

Finally signed up to become a member. Can't wait for the new season to get going again. Hopefully an even better atmosphere this season

Edited 28 June 2015 by BradyLCFC

[SomalianFox15]

Will the new stickers be available to buy at the Sunderland game?

[LCFCtotheprem]

Any news on the Tifo display that was being discussed for the Sunderland game?

[Sol thewall Bamba]

Will the new stickers be available to buy at the Sunderland game?

Yep, will be available in the Swan and Rushes before the game, or up in SK1 from about 2.30! 

[AndWhat?]

You can also pay for stickers using paypal or transferring the money to the new UFS bank account and they will send the stickers out to you. 

 

Quite a few people have had theirs posted already

[davieG]

Is this something Union FS could look at copying.

 

 

Football fans to benefit from new ticketing page

Virgin Trains have introduced a new football fans booking page, which will stop supporters being left out of pocket when a fixture is moved - whether it be TV-meddling or cup fixture clashes. 

Newcastle United and Sunderland supporters using the east coast mainline this season can use the new Virgin Trains football tickets page to book advance travel and will be free to change the tickets if their game ends up being moved for TV.

Along with astronomical ticket prices, late fixture changes are one of the biggest gripes travelling fans have.

Virgin Trains have been developing the idea in consultation with Newcastle and Sunderland fan groups - the rival fans coming together to secure common benefits in the spirit of a A Derby to be Proud of.

Football fans often miss out on the cheapest advance fares, as late fixture moves can leave many out of pocket if they book earlier - this page directly addresses that.

Presently, it is only available to supporters of Newcastle United and Sunderland AFC who have a club membership number. It's not just for away games however, fans based in London or Edinburgh for example, can use it for travelling to home games in the north east. Virgin Trains hopes it could be rolled out across its lines if it proves to be successful. 

FSF national council member Rick Duniec said fans have been pushing for a facility like this for a number of years and said the east coast mainline is an ideal testing ground for the scheme.

"It's marvellous and represents a sea-change in attitude." he said. "It's our job now to keep pushing and make sure it's introduced across the country."

• Want to see a similar scheme from your rail operator? Email [email protected]
• Visit the Virgin trains football fans booking page here...

Thanks to Aubrey Morandarte for the image used in this article, reproduced here under CC licence.

- See more at: http://www.fsf.org.uk/latest-news/view/virgin-trains-nufc-safc-away-fans#sthash.yqQchuL0.dpuf

[Maybes]

Excellent move by VT.

[HEGGSY]

Fantastic move there.

[Wymsey]

That's just covered something that has been an issue for years.

 

Good on you, Virgin.

[Voll Blau]

Great stuff. It's bad enough for Newcastle/Sunderland fans at the best of time. All trains when they play away in London are designated as dry.

[Fox92]

Wow, brilliant move Virgin.

[LCFCtotheprem]

Tempted to get a flag with Pearson, Knockaert and cambiasso on, any ideas?

[LCFCtotheprem]

What is involved in the union FS membership?

[AndWhat?]

What is involved in the union FS membership?

 

Everything you need to know is in here mate - http://www.unionfs.co.uk/membership.html 

Edited 27 July 2015 by AndWhat?

[LCFCtotheprem]

Everything you need to know is in here mate -http://www.unionfs.co.uk/membership.html

Link doesnt work, sorry

[AndWhat?]

Link doesnt work, sorry

 

Sorry mate, try that one http://www.unionfs.co.uk/membership.html

 

And if that doesn't work go to unionfs.co.uk and click the membership tab

[SemperEadem]

Have a poke around http://www.unionfs.co.uk/and you will find the information.

[LCFCtotheprem]

Thank you. I am only 17 and have school Saturday mornings unfortunately, so it is always quite tight for time getting to games so would I be able to have my say on future tifos etc. via email or foxestalk, as I would struggle to meet before games.

[LCFCtotheprem]

Also,got some ideas for future tifos.

[LCFC_FAN_1995]

Just wondering if anyone knows who's got a season ticket on row NN seat 25/26 due to a misstake by the club, I nolonger have a season ticket next to who I go with anymore

[AndWhat?]

Just wondering if anyone knows who's got a season ticket on row NN seat 25/26 due to a misstake by the club, I nolonger have a season ticket next to who I go with anymore

 

I'm sure if you ask people will just let you squeeze up mate

 

Pretty sure rows KK and LL are unreserved anyway!

[Bert]

Soz about getting you loads of new followers lads

[ozleicester]

Good luck for Saturday lads, looking forward to seeing the Tifo... hope the streams will show it

[AndWhat?]

Good luck for Saturday lads, looking forward to seeing the Tifo... hope the streams will show it

 

Thanks for the donation mate 

[steveherbe]

Wdll done Jamie lad, came over brilliantly on RL, even though Ian kept interrupting. Top job mate.