FA Cup SF Draw | Sheffield United | Sat 22 Apr 16:45

Who do you want in the Semi Final?

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Someone on the Brighton site has posted this about our game, know idea how he knows or even if it is true but it might make sense.

The issue is the City v Sheff Utd game - they both want an earlier kick-off on Saturday but both the FA and ITV are pushing for a later kick-off.
 
I think that to an extent we, as city fans are in a minority of one when it comes to sensitivity about Wembley, kick off times, delayed announcements etc. The bulk of our support is NW and Manchester based, and still largely what used to be called working class. Hence getting early bookings on trains, hotels etc. makes a big financial difference. If you look at the other members of the ‘big 6’, the two NW based ones have huge London and Southern support who will hoover up tickets, whilst the remaining three are cockneys, so just not bothered. Sheff Utd will not be hugely bothered either, as it is a novelty and special occasion for them, not meant patronisingly, but they are not dealing with this every year.
I do not think anybody involved in the organisation of the semi finals, our club included, even recognise the delays as an issue.
 
Eds said:
Someone on the Brighton site has posted this about our game, know idea how he knows or even if it is true but it might make sense.

The issue is the City v Sheff Utd game - they both want an earlier kick-off on Saturday but both the FA and ITV are pushing for a later kick-off.
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They will have just read that on here
 
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