Gillingham Fan’s Season Ticket Seat Swap for Floor Fittings Leaves Him Speechless
Football fans across the country are basking in the joy of the new season, but one EFL supporter has had a shocking start to the campaign. Scott Byers, a season ticket holder at Gillingham, was left horrified when he returned to his seat at Priestfield Stadium only to find it replaced by floor fittings ahead of the side’s League Two opener against Carlisle.
The season ticket holder took to social media to share his disappointment, joking that he "paid for my Gills season ticket… turn up today for the first game and there’s no seats." His post quickly sparked a wave of responses, with many fans poking fun at the situation, with one supporter quipping, "I wouldn’t stand for that."
But the situation was no laughing matter for Byers, who was left feeling helpless and confused. When he spoke to a steward, he was told to "look out for some other seats for this week." It’s unclear what happened to the original seating or when Byers will get his seat back.
The situation has sparked debate among fans, with some defending the club’s decision, while others are calling for a refund or an explanation. Gillingham FC has yet to comment on the matter, but one thing is certain – this season ticket holder will be keeping a close eye on his seat allocation from now on.
The Kent-based outfit kicked off their campaign with a 4-1 win over Carlisle, with Timothee Dieng, Jacob Wakeling, Jack Nolan, and Jonny Williams all finding the back of the net. Mark Bonner’s side finished 12th in League Two last season and will be hoping to build on their strong start to the campaign.
For Byers, the question remains – will his seat be reinstated before the next match? The club is due to take on Chesterfield at the end of the month, so we’ll be keeping a close eye on this story.
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