FA Cup Semi Final draw - Brighton

[Tim of the Oak]

Just a couple of extra observations why I think we will have a very big folllowing at Wembley vs Brighton.

We had about 40,000 Blues in Wembley for the League Cup Final. In addition to the 33,500 allocation, we had several thousand Blues in the “neutral” / FA blocks and Club Wembley. I reckon two thirds will make it back to Wembley (I know it’s very expensive) so that’s 26-27,000.

We sold about 7-8,000 seats for the Community Shield after tickets when on general sale. I reckon about half of those Blues don’t normally get the chance of an FA Cup semi final ticket and will jump
At the chance of tickets against Brighton.

If my assumptions are in the right ballpark, that’s about 30,000 tickets sold before people invite extra friends and family (due to increased ticket availability) and tourists realise they can get in the game.

As long as I’m there, I’m not to bothered tbf

 

[xgorton]

In 1999 when Utd were going for the treble against Arsenal, and Giggs scored that goal at Villa Pk in extra time, the attendance was 30,223.

Same night we played Luton home 2nd division won 2-0.

 

[Marvin]

Did either/both sell out their allocation?

I don't think either did. It was a replay after a goalless draw at the weekend. The att was 30,223. That's about 10k below Villa's capacity.

 

[balotellishaircut]

It will be approaching £7k for me this season, not the odd fiver for a part time fan.

part time fan, yeah you keep throwing out that party line "iv spent 7k this year" wally.

 

[Corky]

part time fan, yeah you keep throwing out that party line "iv spent 7k this year" wally.

Soon adds up. I haven't spent that yet, I siad it will be approaching that this season, but if we get to the final of the ERUC it may be optimistic. If you pay for 2 or 3 it is hardly the odd fiver or tenner, it is more regularly the £250/£300 an away with a stop over without going in Europe. Some fans will spend a lot more than me no doubt, but we are still entitled to complain about prices.

Feel free to give me more abuse.

 

[balotellishaircut]

That does not come into it. Out of the remaining known games this season Spurs in the ERUC being teh most expesive and one of 3 spurs games would be first to be fucked off, and the next in line would be the cup semi.

£45 for the same seats that were £40 for our last final, takes the piss. Median price £65, disgusting.

Soon adds up. I haven't spent that yet, I siad it will be approaching that this season, but if we get to the final of the ERUC it may be optimistic. If you pay for 2 or 3 it is hardly the odd fiver or tenner, it is more regularly the £250/£300 an away with a stop over without going in Europe. Some fans will spend a lot more than me no doubt, but we are still entitled to complain about prices.

Feel free to give me more abuse.

The £30 are in a diffrenet time zone. It would be good if city only take 10k, send a message to the FA to stop robbing fans.

City and Utd rip fans off too but doesn't make it better when the FA do.

the bolded sentence is what I replied to, stating the obvious £5 which you were adamant takes the piss, you then go on to say it would be good if City only took 10k to Wembley, to which I also replied, its a debate you give n take, I don't know you, you don't know me, i don't care how much you've spent or if you have 14k posts, its just a debate.

 

[Cotton Weave Blue]

This will sell out no problem. Different faces maybe. City fans all the same.

 

[meeesh]

I thought the atmosphere in the Box Park was good for the League Cup final, a decent set up.

Think me and the Mrs will head here,if it's City's for the day ?

 

[cibaman]

All our group of 6 who have seasoncards are going. Quick and simple to book on-line. We also have family and friends who are turning out for this as they have an opportunity that does not always arise. The Centurions are on the march. There is feel good factor about this match and another great City day out in prospect to watch this wonderful team. C`mon you Blues...

Last saturday evening I was very much inclined to stay at home and watch the match on the telly. I then morphed into not being that bothered about going but feeling that I should support the team. Now I've bought my ticket I'm really looking forward to the day out.

 

[Sid C]

Last saturday evening I was very much inclined to stay at home and watch the match on the telly. I then morphed into not being that bothered about going but feeling that I should support the team. Now I've bought my ticket I'm really looking forward to the day out.

A mate of mine was thinking exactly the same as you and he’s now on board.
We’re staying at the Crown in Cricklewood and I can’t stop thinking of that old little ditty,

The crack was good in Cricklewood, we never left the Crown,
Glasses flying, women crying,
City have come to town.

 

[Silva's Magic Boot]

I thought the atmosphere in the Box Park was good for the League Cup final, a decent set up.

Do you remember what prices were like in there for the LC final?

 

[aka blue jambo]

2 tickets bought ... dead easy

 

[Halloween Jack]

Selling ok. Got mine just now. Some blocks sold out already.

 

[MillionMilesAway]

Do you remember what prices were like in there for the LC final?

About £5.50 a pint from memory. It was card-only

 

[Chappie]

Selling ok. Got mine just now. Some blocks sold out already.

Because they haven't put half the blocks onsale yet

 

[Hes the left back remember]

Just got 2 in 510 row 8 £45 ea Always look forward to City at Wembley,can be a pain travel wise but cant wait!

 

[whp.blue]

Mate sorted ours out this morning £45.

This is the same price City are asking for south stand seats vs Cardiff ffs.

It is no wonder we have empty seats.
City really need to look at pricing for match day tickets.

 

[Halloween Jack]

Because they haven't put half the blocks onsale yet

And, because were selling tickets. Dont believe the bullshit.

 

[mikemcfc123]

Do you remember what prices were like in there for the LC final?

I don't think we will have the box park this time, we are at different ends so imagine that will go to Brighton. Shame really as it was a decent spot a bit different to the usual places.

 

[Mike Brock]

Mate sorted ours out this morning £45.

This is the same price City are asking for south stand seats vs Cardiff ffs.

It is no wonder we have empty seats.
City really need to look at pricing for match day tickets.

If I didn’t have a season ticket there’s no way I’d be paying £45-£55 for a single ticket. Cap at £30 like the aways would be my suggestion, no reason why not