FA Cup Final - 18/05 1700hrs

come-on-barney said:
Do you know which coach is coming from the Etihad via South Wales?
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That is a different point altogether.

If anyone not logistically able to take advantage of the offer feel the need to be cheated out in a benefit, then I suggest you vent that ire at the FAs ticket pricing rather than the club trying to be helpful, to what I suppect is the majority of supporters based in and around Mamchester.

For all we know City may not be able to subsidise tickets under FA rules unless/so both teams charge the same.

They have tried to help out fans in a way in their control, we won't all benefit, but then, with all things like this not all normally do.
 
I kicked this free stuff off again and was making a statement rather than thinking it'd start another discussion off.

£5 is only £5 but unless a perfect fit the free coaches aren't suitable for all.

I bought my match ticket on day 1 so there would have been spaces available for me however, I prefer to go on a mixed coach with drinks, our choice of music & friends probably at least half the coach at least I'll know by name etc. I suspect the free ones will be zzzz.

I'm sure many others due to location, sanitised coaches, apparent cock-ups getting to games late on them etc won't use them.

As far as I'm aware once the free ones are full that's it so even that's not available to all.

I stand my my £5 off prices is better, it's inclusive of all.
 
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journolud said:
I'm not sure you can speak for 28k blues but you seem determined to bang this drum. I'm not going to the final, been to Wembley twice this season. On either occasion £5 would have made little difference to me but for some I appreciate it's a lot although hard to see how it softens the 3 figure hit of a trip to Wembley.

If I was going I would choose to make my own way but think it's a great gesture by the club which will really benefit those who choose to take advantage of it.

Seems churlish of you really to find fault.
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Jesus. I’m not finding fault, it’s a good gesture but it’s aimed at the few not the many. I’m just being honest, most people if they were honest would rather have a fiver than someone else get it. It’s not as though it’s either me getting it or starving orphans.
 
urban genie said:
That is a different point altogether.

If anyone not logistically able to take advantage of the offer feel the need to be cheated out in a benefit, then I suggest you vent that ire at the FAs ticket pricing rather than the club trying to be helpful, to what I suppect is the majority of supporters based in and around Mamchester.

For all we know City may not be able to subsidise tickets under FA rules unless/so both teams charge the same.

They have tried to help out fans in a way in their control, we won't all benefit, but then, with all things like this not all normally do.
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Good post.

The harsh reality is some people are fortunate and can afford to follow their team to Wembley, others can't. No one ever said the world was fair.
This is a nice gesture from the club imho.

The final is a sell out so it sadly vindicates the FA they got the pricing spot on if not a little bit undervalued.
I have the utmost sympathy for those who cannot afford it.
I have been there at times in my life where I didn't have a pot to piss in.

If you want to make a point to the FA you have to hit them in their pocket, a empty end at wembley for the CS would make them sit up but a sold out FA cup final makes all the moaning on here a totally waste of time.
It isn't just the cost that winds me up but their total disregard of the fans with stupid kick off times.
 
whp.blue said:
Good post.

The harsh reality is some people are fortunate and can afford to follow their team to Wembley, others can't. No one ever said the world was fair.
This is a nice gesture from the club imho.

The final is a sell out so it sadly vindicates the FA they got the pricing spot on if not a little bit undervalued.
I have the utmost sympathy for those who cannot afford it.
I have been there at times in my life where I didn't have a pot to piss in.

If you want to make a point to the FA you have to hit them in their pocket, a empty end at wembley for the CS would make them sit up but a sold out FA cup final makes all the moaning on here a totally waste of time.
It isn't just the cost that winds me up but their total disregard of the fans with stupid kick off times.
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Watford have not sold out. It's not 100% clear that City's sale process is over either. Reading between the lines it is, but City have not said that's it.
 
kbb said:
139 left over 3 blocks now
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Watford have a small number of all priced tickets left in some areas and quite a lot of club Wembley, fans slagging of support and some saying they dont have a big enough fan base to sellout and also blaming Watfotd council for erecting a big screen in the town centre.
 
urban genie said:
That is a different point altogether.

If anyone not logistically able to take advantage of the offer feel the need to be cheated out in a benefit, then I suggest you vent that ire at the FAs ticket pricing rather than the club trying to be helpful, to what I suppect is the majority of supporters based in and around Mamchester.

For all we know City may not be able to subsidise tickets under FA rules unless/so both teams charge the same.

They have tried to help out fans in a way in their control, we won't all benefit, but then, with all things like this not all normally do.
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Wow you take the bait quickly it was tongue in cheek :) I actually think it’s good of the club myself and you are right the FA are the villains here not the club!
 
Wealdstone FC have had three coaches pull out who are going direct to Wembley so now have space for three coaches if any groups are still looking for somewhere to stop on the way?

Overground is available should the underground strike hit. PM for James’ number if interested.
 
The background to Club Wembley is that when the Stadium was launched the FA awarded a contract to International Management Group to sell 15,000 seats in a hospitality package and in return the FA received a fixed income, but when the packages expired, demand was much reduced and 5,000 club wembley seats were cancelled. It seems that the Level 2 seats we have received are a fall out from reduced demand for corporate seats at Wembley.

I guess Wembley / FA don't want to reduce the prices too much or it undercuts the value of their remaining package?

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/f...se-15m-year-5-000-VIP-Wembley-seats-axed.html

https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2001/dec/15/wembleystadium.sport

123 seats @£250 remaining. I reckon they will go over the weekend as it seems likely that this is the only option to see the Cup Final.
 
dan136 said:
My Brother in law is a Watford fan and had his ticket on 25/04.
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So why is it taking our wonderful ticket office until next week to start sending them out? I't s cutting it tight for those of us living overseas. And I can do without the hassle of having to collect the ticket at the stadium.
 
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