ianwrsc 23 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Hi Guys,Needing some advice. On Saturday I was escorted from the stadium and had my season ticket took off me for wait for it Standing up. Now I do not think we were 5 minutes in to the game when G4s came marching down to my seat, Gf1 Row F, to tell me to sit down, which would be fair enough if I was the only person standing. As I was not and pointed this out to Mr Steward Supervisor 0282 and asked for an explanation as to why I had to sit down yet other people were standing. I then got took down to Kiosk area where I had 4 stewards and 2 police officers around me refusing to answer my question. It was at this point a police officer informed me I "would be getting lifted" if I didn't stop talking. His explanation for this was he had enough of listening to me, the same police officer also said he heard me shouting and swearing from where he was standing at back of the stand, which was a lie as I hadn't swore or raised my voice at all during this farce of a situation. Steward 0282 then asked for my season ticket and I refused to give him it. I was then informed by the the officer who had lied previously that If i did not hand over my season ticket I would be in the cells for the weekend.As you can imagine I'm raging at this and just wondering if anyone knew how I would go about getting my season ticket back and how to go about putting a complaint in to Rangers as this is not the first time we have had over the top stewarding in this area.CheersIanWRSC Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theiconicman 2,991 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I would have thought the obvious first point would be the ticket office? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianwrsc 23 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 I went there and they told they don't deal with that Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I find it a little hard, Not impossible, to believe they kicked you out and stole your ST when you were just being a good lad. But like tim (the abbreviation of your name, theiconicman, is slightly strange ) said, call the TO and explain is your best bet Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM1872 3,708 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Another story of how utterly pathetic the stewarding and policing is at Ibrox.It's high time something was done about this, it cannot be allowed to continue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1,150 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Is jim hannah not the fans liason officer, maybe try him mate? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz92 966 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I went there and they told they don't deal with thatAnd they couldn't tell you who does deal with it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianwrsc 23 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 And they couldn't tell you who does deal with it?They said head of security but wouldn't give me a number to phone Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVB 2,560 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Isn't that near where boab the grass sits? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theiconicman 2,991 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 You could phone the club0871 702 1972Option 8 - General enquiries and try to discuss there.or you could write to David Martin, Chief of Security at Ibrox The Rangers Football Club Ibrox Stadium 150 Edmiston Drive Glasgow G51 2XD Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianwrsc 23 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 You could phone the club0871 702 1972Option 8 - General enquiries and try to discuss there.or you could write to David Martin, Chief of Security at Ibrox The Rangers Football Club Ibrox Stadium 150 Edmiston Drive Glasgow G51 2XDThanks mate.Have you dealt with this guy before? Heard he's not the best to deal with Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz92 966 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 They said head of security but wouldn't give me a number to phoneHope you get it sorted anyway, dunno what I'd do without my ST. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianwrsc 23 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 Hope you get it sorted anyway, dunno what I'd do without my ST.Cheers mateI hope so to sat in same seat for 16 years Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Just call TO say you lost it and you'll get a new one for £5I win Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theiconicman 2,991 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Thanks mate.Have you dealt with this guy before? Heard he's not the best to deal withHeard the same and I wouldn't hold out much hope.I can only suggest you write a politely worded letter outlining your long attendance at Ibrox and the surprise at the handling by the stewards/ police. These days it's far too easy for people to just ignore you leaving you with virtually no recourse.Best of luck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunoonLoyal 25 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 David Martin is a clown who will just look down his nose at you, he wont let you explain your side of the story and will treat you like a little kidthe probable outcome will be you will get ur season ticket back and be threatened that if he has to speak to you again you will be barred from Ibrox Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wullyRFC 5,230 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Did you know the guy who was sitting on the other side of the stairs from you that was going absolutely mental at the stewards? Thought he was goin to start throwing punched Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebellsareblue82 15 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Hope you get this sorted mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepeter9 5,167 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 mmmmmm two sides to every story and all that - would love to hear the other side of this one ! ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERITAS VOS LIBREBETS 3,321 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Outrageous bullying tactics from the stewards who should be there to help and assist you, in addition to ensuring that your visit to Ibrox is an enjoyable experience. Write to Charles Green explaining that their tactics are akin to stormtroopers and that many fans are complaning that they wont come back whilst they adopt their strong arm approach.Best of luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerwilko 18 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 mmmmmm two sides to every story and all that - would love to hear the other side of this one ! ?See to be honest mate I see alot of contempt to fellow bears from youI dont doubt you're a bear ....Just saying like.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHaw 513 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Hi Guys,Needing some advice. On Saturday I was escorted from the stadium and had my season ticket took off me for wait for it Standing up. Now I do not think we were 5 minutes in to the game when G4s came marching down to my seat, Gf1 Row F, to tell me to sit down, which would be fair enough if I was the only person standing. As I was not and pointed this out to Mr Steward Supervisor 0282 and asked for an explanation as to why I had to sit down yet other people were standing. I then got took down to Kiosk area where I had 4 stewards and 2 police officers around me refusing to answer my question. It was at this point a police officer informed me I "would be getting lifted" if I didn't stop talking. His explanation for this was he had enough of listening to me, the same police officer also said he heard me shouting and swearing from where he was standing at back of the stand, which was a lie as I hadn't swore or raised my voice at all during this farce of a situation. Steward 0282 then asked for my season ticket and I refused to give him it. I was then informed by the the officer who had lied previously that If i did not hand over my season ticket I would be in the cells for the weekend.As you can imagine I'm raging at this and just wondering if anyone knew how I would go about getting my season ticket back and how to go about putting a complaint in to Rangers as this is not the first time we have had over the top stewarding in this area.CheersIanWRSCI sit in GF1 Row D, just to the right of you infact and seen it all, in my honest opionion you should have just sat down but there was guys round about you that were standing, including guys infront of you obstructing your view of the pitch. I felt the steward singled you out because (no offence) you were a kid compared to the others standing and the steward bottled it from the older bears that were standing. You weren't swearing, you did raise your voice but only after the steward started screaming at you. The steward also grabbed you by the arm which I don't think they are allowed to do?I am willing to give a statement, season ticket number and perhaps even try and convice the bears that sit about us to give statements. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianwrsc 23 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 I sit in GF1 Row D, just to the right of you infact and seen it all, in my honest opionion you should have just sat down but there was guys round about you that were standing, including guys infront of you obstructing your view of the pitch. I felt the steward singled you out because (no offence) you were a kid compared to the others standing and the steward bottled it from the older bears that were standing. You weren't swearing, you did raise your voice but only after the steward started screaming at you. The steward also grabbed you by the arm which I don't think they are allowed to do?I am willing to give a statement, season ticket number and perhaps even try and convice the bears that sit about us to give statements.I would appreciate that mate, I tried to pm you but it won't allow me to Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz92 966 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I sit in GF1 Row D, just to the right of you infact and seen it all, in my honest opionion you should have just sat down but there was guys round about you that were standing, including guys infront of you obstructing your view of the pitch. I felt the steward singled you out because (no offence) you were a kid compared to the others standing and the steward bottled it from the older bears that were standing. You weren't swearing, you did raise your voice but only after the steward started screaming at you. The steward also grabbed you by the arm which I don't think they are allowed to do?I am willing to give a statement, season ticket number and perhaps even try and convice the bears that sit about us to give statements.This shit got real. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon-the-Stripe 2,458 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 OP, i am doing The Stadium Tour again soon, i will slip away at some stage and locate your ST and report back ok Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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