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ticket prices for semi- final
- Thread starter bluestevei
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to go and support your team ? get a chance to go to wembley ? its a semi final. why would you not want to do that ?
I think its the "get a chance to go to Wembley" factor that has declined. The first time its a big deal, the 6th time its just another stadium.
M18CTID
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Can't wait for Sunday's game but from reading other people's posts (who are in the know) that we havet sold out our allocation you can already guess the abuse we are going to get,
When I looked at the planner on Sunday, there didn't look to be too many left. Probably a couple of thousand I reckon, maybe less. I said last week that I think it will eventually sell out, although the extra 1000 tickets we were given might not.
Interestingly, Arsenal's allocation stretched way beyond season ticket holders and went all the way down to red members yet it's pretty much a home game for most of theirs in terms of travel.
Blue Mooner
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If this was a semi at the Etihad it would sell out. I can only think that a 3.00pm kick off on a Sunday with work and school for the kids the next day is impacting people's decisions. Why, with the travel involved for Mcfc we are not playing on the Sat is anyone's guess. Well, it's not really...
I think the numbers left online are in the hundreds rather than thousands because half the blocks are down to the last couple of rows, but for all we know there could be a lot more tickets that aren't avalable online eg Supporters clubs, sponsors etc.When I looked at the planner on Sunday, there didn't look to be too many left. Probably a couple of thousand I reckon, maybe less. I said last week that I think it will eventually sell out, although the extra 1000 tickets we were given might not.
Interestingly, Arsenal's allocation stretched way beyond season ticket holders and went all the way down to red members yet it's pretty much a home game for most of theirs in terms of travel.
Ellenbrook_blue
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Will never forget the semi against United, it was unbelievably magic. From being on the "roundabout" absolute hilarious excitement and then to win the game, I felt like we had won the cup! Once we are in the ground on Sunday, nobody will care if some fans have chosen not to attend for their own personal reasons. Singing and shouting in our living room at the TV cannot compare with attending an away game.
By the way, still not got our tickets from purchasing 3 weeks ago. Should know by end of day, if the person who was sent it in error has returned it. I think it's probs sold on by now by touts.
By the way, still not got our tickets from purchasing 3 weeks ago. Should know by end of day, if the person who was sent it in error has returned it. I think it's probs sold on by now by touts.
Agreed. But last time I went against Stoke I had to pay £1300 for two tickets which were guaranteed even before they went on sale to City fans. Just goes to show if you have the money/ contacts , that will always be put before loyalty.to go and support your team ? get a chance to go to wembley ? its a semi final. why would you not want to do that ?
cleavers
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Can you only count on one hand then ? Because its only 1 extra digit on the other one, hardly hard.How many times have we been to Wembley in the last six years? I've lost count.
Personally I can't wait for it, win or lose, and I won't be going there thinking we've already won either.
Also I'm really glad that some have decided not to go, it wouldn't affect me getting a ticket either way, but it has meant my wife and daughter who have been season ticket holders in the past, but for many reasons don't get to many games these days, can watch us at Wembley for the first time since the Gillingham game, they're quite excited by it, and it means they we can all have a rare day out together, but they will also get to meet up with long time City friends, who they haven't seen for quite a while.
If I was guaranteed a ticket for the final by going to the semi I would go no problem. My view is why bother going to a semi when I have got no chance of getting a final ticket. I don't mind those with more points getting them. It is all the hangers on, past players,family of past players , supporters clubs etc etc that will go to the final but cannot be arsed going to the semi that I have an issue with
Hangers on like past players and supporters clubs!!
Those supporters clubs send fans travelling up and down the country for all games. Like soton on a bank holiday Saturday night. Like arsenal away on a Sunday followed by Chelsea away the Wednesday straight after.
Past players should be treated well by the club. So a ticket for a game is the very least they should be given.
What is a hanger on? Someone who may not be in the cup scheme or has a very low loyalty points total that they do not qualify to get tickets for the final. That's a question I just asking.
Bill
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bingo.Each to their own I suppose, I'm just glad I grew up when there was very little televised football, for me TV is a very poor substitute for being there.
Agreed. But last time I went against Stoke I had to pay £1300 for two tickets which were guaranteed even before they went on sale to City fans. Just goes to show if you have the money/ contacts , that will always be put before loyalty.
If you are willing to pay that I will guarantee you final tickets now if we make it
I like to pick my games. No longer a Season Ticket holder. If it is on TV I prefer to watch it there. That way I don't have to queue for anything, I am not ripped off and most importantly I can choose who I sit next to. It seems that anyone who does not declare their underling love for the Club above anything else is not seen as a true fan by some. I say to them as a supporter of 45 years plus,It's a strange logic mate, as you like me will obviously not have enough points to watch us at for instance the swamp, would that stop you going to any away league game?
there are other things going on in my life more important than loyalty to the club.
I was prepared to pay that at the time because I wanted to see them back at Wembley. I could not get a ticket for 74, got one for76, could not get 1 for 81 so now I am in a position to afford one was prepared to pay over the odds. The point I am making is I now go when it suits me not out of one way loyalty. I will not fit in to the one size fits all fans that some posters think we all should be. I am in the silent majority which don't let the team dominate our lives and we go when it suits.If you are willing to pay that I will guarantee you final tickets now if we make it
That is your choice. If it is a night match, middle of winter, log fire burning, wife's cooked a nice steak with all the trimmings glass of decent beer on the coffee table 60 inch TV with all the build up , replays etc -v- pissing it down with rain, 1 1/2 hour journey each way ,difficult parking, getting piss wet through, no guarentee of entertainment despite spending about £90 then you are right there is no comparison.Each to their own I suppose, I'm just glad I grew up when there was very little televised football, for me TV is a very poor substitute for being there.
Non taken .So your one of those die hard blues that if some one doesn't love the team in the same way as you do should loose the right to have an opinionWell stop moaning and leave the thread then. To me you just seem for want of a better word bitter after paying that amount for the Stoke game.
No offence etc etc
Tim of the Oak
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That is your choice. If it is a night match, middle of winter, log fire burning, wife's cooked a nice steak with all the trimmings glass of decent beer on the coffee table 60 inch TV with all the build up , replays etc -v- pissing it down with rain, 1 1/2 hour journey each way ,difficult parking, getting piss wet through, no guarentee of entertainment despite spending about £90 then you are right there is no comparison.
Everyone's got their own priorities but the Club wouldn't exist if fans just paid their money to touts. I paid £400 to get into the Stoke final so I'm not against all that you say. After that game,!I was more careful to ensure that I could get my tickets through the Club.
blue b4 the moon
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I rearely do always now and to some extent agree about being at home, I've not done more than on average 1 CL game the last 3 years after originally going around Europe with us and i do know football isn't the same, i am renewing next season which could be my last as the 'experiance' of match days can't be controlled by the club after all it's what you make if it.I like to pick my games. No longer a Season Ticket holder. If it is on TV I prefer to watch it there. That way I don't have to queue for anything, I am not ripped off and most importantly I can choose who I sit next to. It seems that anyone who does not declare their underling love for the Club above anything else is not seen as a true fan by some. I say to them as a supporter of 45 years plus,
there are other things going on in my life more important than loyalty to the club.
I too will miss the final if we get there I'll be watching at the hotel in Greece due to wifes condition we only had a 3 week window for a holiday and booking in November i had to decide final home game Leicester or if we made it a cup final. As it is I'll be at the wba game, home for a brew, then 2 hours later on the way to the airport but diluted though semis at Wembley are I'm not missing it.
I suspect you go back years and losing the love is a sad thing, but the days if bouncing about on a big away terrace have long gone unfortunately, as has my back ;)
We're all blues at the end of the day and win or lose about 21.00 on Sunday it'll be party time on the coach, if you prefer an early night and a brew fair play but it's not for me just yet, been through too much pain to take a back seat just yet.....But it's coming.
Some very good points Mayo. My point about past players is why do they only want tickets for the final and not say, a third round draw against Blackburn. Their loyalty is no different than mineHangers on like past players and supporters clubs!!
Those supporters clubs send fans travelling up and down the country for all games. Like soton on a bank holiday Saturday night. Like arsenal away on a Sunday followed by Chelsea away the Wednesday straight after.
Past players should be treated well by the club. So a ticket for a game is the very least they should be given.
What is a hanger on? Someone who may not be in the cup scheme or has a very low loyalty points total that they do not qualify to get tickets for the final. That's a question I just asking.
Excellent well balanced post typed without blue tinted spectacles onI rearely do always now and to some extent agree about being at home, I've not done more than on average 1 CL game the last 3 years after originally going around Europe with us and i do know football isn't the same, i am renewing next season which could be my last as the 'experiance' of match days can't be controlled by the club after all it's what you make if it.
I too will miss the final if we get there I'll be watching at the hotel in Greece due to wifes condition we only had a 3 week window for a holiday and booking in November i had to decide final home game Leicester or if we made it a cup final. As it is I'll be at the wba game, home for a brew, then 2 hours later on the way to the airport but diluted though semis at Wembley are I'm not missing it.
I suspect you go back years and losing the love is a sad thing, but the days if bouncing about on a big away terrace have long gone unfortunately, as has my back ;)
We're all blues at the end of the day and win or lose about 21.00 on Sunday it'll be party time on the coach, if you prefer an early night and a brew fair play but it's not for me just yet, been through too much pain to take a back seat just yet.....But it's coming.