FA Cup Semi-Final | City v Chelsea | Sat 20 Apr 5:15pm SOLD OUT

[Fred_Quimby]

It was always going to be Sunday for the rags - prime time TV max exposure.

 

[Roachy]

Confirmed ?

Not officially, but looks like it's this.

 

[Gone for a Burton]

The authorities couldn't run a fecking bath.

So many restrictions,restrictive practices, inconsistencies, illogical decisions and couldn't give a fuck attitudes.

" Fans are the lifeblood of the game, our most important stakeholders "

My arse in parsley.

22500 tickets each and play it at Vanilla.

Put me in charge....sorted !!

 

[bigtire]

Gonna be in Lanzarote for this one. Any other blues over then to watch? Or know a good spot to?

 

[thelegde]

Not showing on FA website yet.

 

[14cfcm]

£170 return train from Newcastle, I suppose that's with the London marathon being on.Probalby of been cheaper on the Sunday with most of the runners from around the country allready being there.

 

[blueste41]

It was always going to be Sunday for the rags - prime time TV max exposure.

Sunday at 15:30 is more prime than Saturday at 17:15? You learn something new every day.

Edit: According to this article your claim is wrong.

Man United vs Coventry FA Cup kick-off time is moved forward

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: The FA are understood to have initially requested a 4pm kick-off for United v Coventry - but this has now been changed by the police.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Q-Blue]

Few people not happy with the Saturday, but on a brighter note, if we get through, we’ll have 24 hours to book up all the travel and accommodation for the final before the Rags know their fate

 

[HelloCity]

Putting us on the Saturday knowing we play Real Madrid on the Wednesday is just sabotage tbh. Not the first time they’ve done this.

 

[bladdered]

Looks like it won't be officially confirmed until later today. From the Mail article:

The decision is expected to be confirmed at a meeting of the local Safety Advisory Group, which also includes Brent Council, later on Friday.

 

[fitzy blue]

Few people not happy with the Saturday, but on a brighter note, if we get through, we’ll have 24 hours to book up all the travel and accommodation for the final before the Rags know their fate

All they would need to know is if the tubes running as normal.

 

[Gingers Dad]

Few people not happy with the Saturday, but on a brighter note, if we get through, we’ll have 24 hours to book up all the travel and accommodation for the final before the Rags know their fate

Their travel plans don't really clash with ours

 

[Manc Born & Bred]

Putting us on the Saturday knowing we play Real Madrid on the Wednesday is just sabotage tbh. Not the first time they’ve done this.

This 100%. As Pep says, we do it without any help. Yet again though the club take it on the chin and accept it. Common sense would dictate that we play Sunday especially with Coventry playing Tuesday. Unfortunately common sense when it comes to the FA and PL is sadly lacking. We are being shafted with the Wednesday ko against Villa at 8.15 followed by a 12.30 on the Saturday against Palace as well.

 

[St.Pauli support]

This 100%. As Pep says, we do it without any help. Yet again though the club take it on the chin and accept it. Common sense would dictate that we play Sunday especially with Coventry playing Tuesday. Unfortunately common sense when it comes to the FA and PL is sadly lacking. We are being shafted with the Wednesday ko against Villa at 8.15 followed by a 12.30 on the Saturday against Villa as well.

...against Palace A as well.

 

[Rodrigoooooooo]

Last train back through Warrington and Wigan is 20:30, probably won't be able to make it onto the train

 

[Ballosteve]

Last train back through Warrington and Wigan is 20:30, probably won't be able to make it onto the train

You will easy make it as won't be any extra time as we will smash the chav fuckers...game should be over by 19-15...it may be quicker to go to Watford Junction where you can catch the same train and it gets to Watford at 20-46..

 

[urban genie]

Cheapest direct train looking like £89 even fucking about spliting journeys via brum is £70+

Think I will chance prioritising possible 2 other trips for finals and give this a miss this time

 

[blueste41]

There’s a train showing at 21.01. Plenty of time.

Bit of a rush if it went to pens. but still should be ok. They’ve held them back a while in the past also.

Yea for £76.30! I'm fortunate to not be cost averse but I'm not up for having the piss taking out of me!

 

[Stephen230]

Yea for £76.30! I'm fortunate to not be cost averse but I'm not up for having the piss taking out of me!

I was replying to a person who said there were no trains to get you back from the game at that time.

I’m guessing the trains would be a similar price if the kick off was slightly earlier.

 

[jrb]

Wow! Well and truly shafted by the FA and the TV companies once again.

Both obviously learnt nothing from lsst seasons Wembley boycott even though tickets did sell out in the end.