jintybear 8,535 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Sorry if this has been posted but I didn't see it anywhere www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/2267181/Rangers-refund-fraserburgh-bellslea-park-counterfeit-tickets/amp/ Rangers fans sent classy letters and refunded by Fraserburgh after missing out on Scottish Cup clash due to counterfeit tickets A number of away supporters with genuine tickets were locked outside the ground after fakes had been produced FRASERBURGH have refunded Rangers fans who were denied access to their Scottish Cup clash at Bellslea Park. Gers faced the Highland League outfit last month in the fourth round where they ran out 3-0 winners thanks to a Josh Windass hat-trick. However, the tie was plunged into chaos as a number of away supporters were locked out of the ground due to a ticket scam. While fans queued outside, the Broch wrote on Twitter: “The capacity of the stadium is now full and we believe this is due to a number of counterfeit tickets in the away end. “No further persons can be admitted. The club will hold an investigation and further details will be advised.” The Ibrox side later released a statement demanding answers from their opponents and Police Scotland And now fans have been answered after Fraserburgh chairman Finlay Noble issued a refund and an apology letter to those fans with genuine tickets that missed out on the game. Noble said that the events ‘saddened’ him and admitted that the club and police were surprised by the quality of counterfeits which duped security at Bellslea Park. I was passed on your details from Rangers FC so that we can forward on the refund of your ticket. Please find enclosed a cheque for £17. “It was very disappointing to learn that you hadn’t managed to gain entry to the game despite having a genuine ticket. We as a club want all our visitors to enjoy the occasion and hopefully go away with a good impression of not only ourselves but the town also. It saddens me that on this occasion it wasn’t possible for you to have that opportunity to sample football at Bellslea Park. “Due to a large number of counterfeit tickets getting access to the ground, the capacity of the away end was reached and subsequently the decision was taken in conjunction with Police Scotland and the Match Commander to close the gates for the away end in accordance with our Health & Safety procedures. “We take the safety of everyone who comes to Bellslea Park very seriously and as unfortunate as it was for your own circumstances, we genuinely had no alternative. “Rangers FC, ourselves and Police Scotland have been surprised by the quality of counterfeit tickets and there is only minimal difference between those and the genuine tickets. Despite putting measures in place to try and stop the counterfeit ticket holders gaining entry it proved impossible and we were defeated by the fact these high-quality tickets have been printed. “I hope someday that you will be able to visit Bellslea Park and if you are ever in the area when are at home on Highland League duty, please let me know and we can arrange complimentary tickets for you. “Once again, I would like to express my disappointment in what happened and hope that your team continues to rise to where it rightly belongs, challenging at the top of Scottish Football. “Regards, “Finlay Noble.” Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Well done Fraserburgh. ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brackley Bluenose 4,478 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Outstanding Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,524 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Fair play. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoGeo7 10,260 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Get them in the premiership instead of the 11 cunts we’ve been lumped with Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds_Bear 8,062 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Fair play and have to feel sorry for a small club like Fraserburgh being swindled out of money by chancers. Not the fans who couldn’t get in fault though so well done Fraserburgh for doing the right thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanzmeanzheinz 4,312 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Compare that to Dundee Utd when that match was abandoned at half time? Well done Mr Noble Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa6995 3,620 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Class from them, well done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Nice gesture from the wee club, outwith their control, but they take the hit, shame. I hope one of our board has sent them an equally polite and understanding letter, on behalf of our club and fans. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluedoo 2,652 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malvern 11,329 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Well played by the club, hope we reciprocate in kind with a reply. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred H Crawford 1,182 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Nice touch from the club and their chairman , would have been easy for them to try and lay all the blame at the Rangers support . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo1872 4,065 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Fuck, there is some good left in this world. Nice reply. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo 1,427 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 22 minutes ago, Deanzmeanzheinz said: Compare that to Dundee Utd when that match was abandoned at half time? Well done Mr Noble Exactly. Absolute thieving bastards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 30,551 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Excellent from such a wee club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterC 12,186 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Very nice gesture from them. Wasn't their fault what happened and its overshadowed the biggest game in their history so I do sympathise with them. Great wee club and a credit to the Highland league Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangersross 6,527 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Seem like a brilliant wee club with an excellent chairman. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOL153 No Surrender!!! 1,810 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Small club but that gesture has just made them bigger and classier than some of the so called big clubs we play every week in this league, hope they get some good fortune and progress up through the league's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
only14me 381 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Must be a good wee Protestant Club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Touch of class. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hilts 12,819 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Would've been a disgrace if they didn't issue refunds tbh. Nice letter though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF2 WINNIE 1,006 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 FairPlay to them. Feel for them being bumped in what should’ve been there greatest night ever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth_Campsie_Ger 17,859 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Wonder how much they have lost out on due to this, very decent of them and the right thing to do, just ashame they have to take the hit when they should of had a good boost to their finances. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno's Manbun 2,631 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Class from them. Feel sorry for them Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedWhiteBlue1872 407 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Fair play good letter and feel a bit sorry for them to lose out on maximising profits. Also seen that one of the Greenock RSC's donated all refunds to Erskine appeal so good on both. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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