Maybe other clubs simply told the FA they weren't interested in staging it.Leicester is a shit choice for a venue.
I can imagine the FA thinking they’re doing the fans a massive favour having it in the “North” after the hullabaloo of the semi final.
Fact is, it’s a very similar journey time to London as it is to Leicester by train. But a fraction of the number of services. And much more potential for fans of both teams to be trying to cram on the same few trains they’ll be on a Sunday.
I’ve no idea which grounds are available and which aren’t on that date but surely Goodison and Old Trafford would be the logical places to consider first? Plenty of other grounds in the North West with similar capacities to Leicester if not.
Hope we kept the flag from the semi...Won’t be going simple as that
Ha ha...What is a ticket said many Dippers.
Or it is 1h 10 mins first class from London for the FA an Mug Wembley lot.Maybe other clubs simply told the FA they weren't interested in staging it.
Trains to Leicester take far longer as it involves a change somewhere and not only that but on the weekend of the CL there are rail works planned which will affect the journey there. Should play it at Blackburn whose capacity is only 1,000 less than Leicester or Leeds, either of the Sheffield clubs or even Wolves. There are far better options than Leicester but of course the FA won't take the sensible course.Leicester is a shit choice for a venue.
I can imagine the FA thinking they’re doing the fans a massive favour having it in the “North” after the hullabaloo of the semi final.
Fact is, it’s a very similar journey time to London as it is to Leicester by train. But a fraction of the number of services. And much more potential for fans of both teams to be trying to cram on the same few trains they’ll be on a Sunday.
I’ve no idea which grounds are available and which aren’t on that date but surely Goodison and Old Trafford would be the logical places to consider first? Plenty of other grounds in the North West with similar capacities to Leicester if not.
Because football administrators,in this country, and worldwide are either A corrupt B incompetent, often both.It would be interesting if both clubs refuse to play at a ground that is not accessible to their fans. Blackburn is the obvious choice within easy travelling distance for both clubs. Questions need to be asked why Blackburn hasn't been selected.
Blackburn could well be at home that weekend and/or more likely not want a load of Feral scousers anywhere near their town and ground.It would be interesting if both clubs refuse to play at a ground that is not accessible to their fans. Blackburn is the obvious choice within easy travelling distance for both clubs. Questions need to be asked why Blackburn hasn't been selected.
Why on Earth not? Chance to see City lift another trophy (/shield), never gets old.Won’t be going simple as that
As one poster as already said, the simple thing to do would be to play the game at the Etihad or Anfield, decided by the toss of a coin. How difficult is that ffs.
It’s an hour and a half away on the coach/minibus. One interchange at Sheffield or Crewe on the train. We’ve had numerous midweek games at Leicester in the Cups and it’s piss easy to get there. I’m really looking forward to it.If Leicester nobody should go.
Time to make a stand on shit decisions.
Leicester want to host it, a lot of other clubs don’t.Trains to Leicester take far longer as it involves a change somewhere and not only that but on the weekend of the CL there are rail works planned which will affect the journey there. Should play it at Blackburn whose capacity is only 1,000 less than Leicester or Leeds, either of the Sheffield clubs or even Wolves. There are far better options than Leicester but of course the FA won't take the sensible course.
Next seasons fixtures are not out yet,they could arrange for Blackburn to have an away fixture. The feral scouse bit rings true though.Blackburn could well be at home that weekend and/or more likely not want a load of Feral scousers anywhere near their town and ground.
Villa park is the obvious choice - same as 2012 when we played Chelsea, due to Wembley not being available because of the Olympic gamesVilla Park or the Swamp.
“Not accessible” ??It would be interesting if both clubs refuse to play at a ground that is not accessible to their fans. Blackburn is the obvious choice within easy travelling distance for both clubs. Questions need to be asked why Blackburn hasn't been selected.