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Post by mftc on Jun 3, 2023 13:58:28 GMT
I remember in the 70s and 80s the SC used to raffle cup final tickets.
I vaguely remember that all 92 league clubs rec'd a couple of comps and the FC passed them on to the SC.
Not sure if all league clubs still receive any but it is probably prohibited due to touting laws nowadays.
Anyway, I'm neutral, just interested in watching a good game, but something deep down still wants the blues to beat the reds!
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Post by Tilly's Thighs on Jun 3, 2023 16:41:08 GMT
I remember in the 70s and 80s the SC used to raffle cup final tickets. I vaguely remember that all 92 league clubs rec'd a couple of comps and the FC passed them on to the SC. Not sure if all league clubs still receive any but it is probably prohibited due to touting laws nowadays. Anyway, I'm neutral, just interested in watching a good game, but something deep down still wants the blues to beat the reds! I expect you're right about the tickets, although I don't think the new laws have put the touts out of business. Best team won today. |
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Post by gas2 on Jun 3, 2023 16:58:37 GMT
A mate at work went today he also went last season he got his tickets from the glos fa I'm sure our gaffer will be happy with the score ?
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Post by darkbluegas on Jun 3, 2023 17:38:57 GMT
Don't think tickets for an FA Cup Final are the gold dust they once were. 7,000 empty seats today
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Post by warehamgas on Jun 3, 2023 20:33:23 GMT
I suspect it depends upon who’s playing. If one of the middling clubs make it to the final then then it would be more memorable for them. Unfortunately today for the bigger PL clubs the FA Cup is lower down the priority list and that’s probably reflected in the crowds. I suppose the missing thousands maybe those tickets that go to ‘others’ apart from the two teams.
At least today it was a 3.00 kick off.
UTG!
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Post by Kingswood Polak on Jun 4, 2023 7:53:12 GMT
Don't think tickets for an FA Cup Final are the gold dust they once were. 7,000 empty seats today Since the semi finals were played at Wembley, it’s not the attraction that it once was and it wouod cost a lot to go to both although i am shocked that so many seats were empty, especially with two huge clubs |
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Post by The Equaliser on Jun 4, 2023 8:02:43 GMT
Don't think tickets for an FA Cup Final are the gold dust they once were. 7,000 empty seats today Since the semi finals were played at Wembley, it’s not the attraction that it once was and it wouod cost a lot to go to both although i am shocked that so many seats were empty, especially with two huge clubs In fairness - rail strike really didn’t help two northern teams sets of fans especially in a cost of living crisis, plus most empty seats were corporate which apparently Wembley have been struggling to sell, plus thousands of tickets snapped up by touts looking for on average £600 a ticket for yesterday’s game. 👍🏾 |
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Post by Kingswood Polak on Jun 4, 2023 8:05:17 GMT
Since the semi finals were played at Wembley, it’s not the attraction that it once was and it wouod cost a lot to go to both although i am shocked that so many seats were empty, especially with two huge clubs In fairness - rail strike really didn’t help two northern teams sets of fans especially in a cost of living crisis, plus most empty seats were corporate which apparently Wembley have been struggling to sell, plus thousands of tickets snapped up by touts looking for on average £600 a ticket for yesterday’s game. 👍🏾 Yes, absolutely right. Selling tickets at that price really should be stamped on. Some people have no conscience at all. |
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Post by dudelebowski on Jun 4, 2023 8:38:41 GMT
Plus since the FA Cup final in 2011 (I think) when Man City picked up the first of their massive recent haul, they’ve played at the national stadium something like 27 times in the last 12 years.
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Post by trueblue on Jun 4, 2023 11:56:48 GMT
I remember in the 70s and 80s the SC used to raffle cup final tickets. I vaguely remember that all 92 league clubs rec'd a couple of comps and the FC passed them on to the SC. Not sure if all league clubs still receive any but it is probably prohibited due to touting laws nowadays. Anyway, I'm neutral, just interested in watching a good game, but something deep down still wants the blues to beat the reds! I got tickets for an FA cup final 1988 and a league cup final, season ticket holders used to be invited into a draw. |
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Post by Tilly's Thighs on Jun 4, 2023 12:39:39 GMT
Plus since the FA Cup final in 2011 (I think) when Man City picked up the first of their massive recent haul, they’ve played at the national stadium something like 27 times in the last 12 years. Crikey, I didn't realise that they'd been there that many times. Plus, Man City fans have the expense of the Champions League Final next weekend, if you could only afford one, I'm guessing that it would be this one. |
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Post by dudelebowski on Jun 4, 2023 13:00:43 GMT
Plus since the FA Cup final in 2011 (I think) when Man City picked up the first of their massive recent haul, they’ve played at the national stadium something like 27 times in the last 12 years. Crikey, I didn't realise that they'd been there that many times. Plus, Man City fans have the expense of the Champions League Final next weekend, if you could only afford one, I'm guessing that it would be this one. FA Cup Finals FA Cup semi finals League cup finals Charity Shield’s All adds up😳 |
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Post by dudelebowski on Jun 4, 2023 13:04:46 GMT
Plus since the FA Cup final in 2011 (I think) when Man City picked up the first of their massive recent haul, they’ve played at the national stadium something like 27 times in the last 12 years. Crikey, I didn't realise that they'd been there that many times. Plus, Man City fans have the expense of the Champions League Final next weekend, if you could only afford one, I'm guessing that it would be this one. Correction: 25 times FA Cup 12 times Charity Shield 5 times League Cup 6 times Premier League Twice (Vs Spurs) Incredibly prior to 2011 their last appearance at Wembley was the famous Play Off final Vs Gillingham in 1999 |
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Post by Kingswood Polak on Jun 5, 2023 8:09:28 GMT
Crikey, I didn't realise that they'd been there that many times. Plus, Man City fans have the expense of the Champions League Final next weekend, if you could only afford one, I'm guessing that it would be this one. Correction: 25 times FA Cup 12 times Charity Shield 5 times League Cup 6 times Premier League Twice (Vs Spurs) Incredibly prior to 2011 their last appearance at Wembley was the famous Play Off final Vs Gillingham in 1999 So not really a special day out for them. More like more of the usual |
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Post by Tilly's Thighs on Jun 5, 2023 11:42:49 GMT
Correction: 25 times FA Cup 12 times Charity Shield 5 times League Cup 6 times Premier League Twice (Vs Spurs) Incredibly prior to 2011 their last appearance at Wembley was the famous Play Off final Vs Gillingham in 1999 So not really a special day out for them. More like more of the usual I think that holding the semi-finals at Wembley has really devalued the "magic" of getting to the Final. Also, too many corporate tickets, and not enough reasonably priced tickets for actual fans of the clubs. |
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Post by 2nd May 1990 on Jun 5, 2023 11:51:27 GMT
Also, back in the day, whatever it’s faults, the old Wembley and the Wembley experience was very much the pinnacle in regards to stadia in England. Nowadays I’m not sure you could still say that, with many modern grounds seeming very similar. It’s all a bit sterile in comparison to how it once was.
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Post by Kingswood Polak on Jun 5, 2023 14:52:02 GMT
So not really a special day out for them. More like more of the usual I think that holding the semi-finals at Wembley has really devalued the "magic" of getting to the Final. Also, too many corporate tickets, and not enough reasonably priced tickets for actual fans of the clubs. Precisely my friend, absolutely agree with you. |
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Post by Kingswood Polak on Jun 5, 2023 14:54:14 GMT
Also, back in the day, whatever its faults, the old Wembley and the Wembley experience was very much the pinnacle in regards to stadia in England. Nowadays I’m not sure you could still say that, with many modern grounds seeming very similar. It’s all a bit sterile in comparison to how it once was. Given Rodman had/has vertigo, you cam imagine that being quite a scare when climbing the upper tiers |
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Post by Tilly's Thighs on Jun 5, 2023 15:28:20 GMT
Also, back in the day, whatever its faults, the old Wembley and the Wembley experience was very much the pinnacle in regards to stadia in England. Nowadays I’m not sure you could still say that, with many modern grounds seeming very similar. It’s all a bit sterile in comparison to how it once was. Given Rodman had/had vertigo, you cam imagine that being quite a scare when climbing the upper tiers When Alex played at the Stadium of Light, his Dad had to climb to the top tier to watch, not long after having a hip replacement. The things parent put themselves through, eh!  I think the steepness of the rake at Newcastle's ground is the one which made me feel a bit unsafe whenever I stood up. |
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Post by meader on Jun 7, 2023 10:38:31 GMT
does the club still get tickets for the FA cup final? if they do, perhaps the club keeps them for themselves. I remember when supporters club were given a few by the club, but not sure that happens anymore.
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