But I'm not coming from Worthing.
Well I'm not talking about you then, am I?
In fact, this whole thread is about the more local fans.
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[Albion] 12,342 ticket remaining for palace
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Well I'm not talking about you then, am I?
In fact, this whole thread is about the more local fans.
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plus 1901 so about 3000 (if they all turn up) of them and 2000 in the away end so probably looking at 17 - 18,000 in the stadium. what a complete mess we've made of this
Yes, that's you. But let's not pretend the home attendance wouldn't be bigger if we did get Manchester United etc.
For me, this is the one game where I would try to get past any obstacle in my way to get to the game. I naively thought most other fans would too, especially the ones who love to stoke up the rivalry.
I'm a supporter, so I will go and support the team if I can. Bugger watching it on TV because it's easier.
I think a lot of those supporters are being a bit sarcastic tbh.
Surely fans shouldn't be worried about whether other fans think they are 'true supporters' or not? Most Palace fans think that about us anyway.
Yep. That could be the announced attendance, but that's because the 1901's will be included even if they don't turn up. Will be interesting to see how many do turn up though. Maybe half?
I suspect this might be lorded over us for many years to come. But, you know, obviously people don't care about that because that would make them insecure...
Deanbha
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Pretty much my feelings exactly
Nixonator
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Difficult to lord over us when they haven't sold their meagre 2k allocation, you know the one they could have sold out twice or thrice if we'd offered it? No need for a storming of the (inadequate) turnstiles this time around it would appear.
I do largely agree with your sentiments though. I've had to make compromises to attend this one that I probably wouldn't have done if it was Man Utd or any other opposition. Shame others don't see it the same way. (Disclaimer: No, this does not make me a better fan).
It did cross my mind, but I think they might just sell out. It's not great on their part, the same as it isn't great on our part. Add those two together and it makes our rivalry look a bit small time to the rest of the football community. People might not agree or care, but that's up to them.
But yes, it is a shame.
crookie
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Just counted up, 10336, after buying mine. Chose West Lower, close to the dugouts, only part of the Amex I haven't been in. Won't be like the North but be interesting to get a Hughton eye view of the match. Really hope we sell more over the weekend but there is certainly going to be thousands of empty seats sadly
Caveman
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- Jul 14, 2003
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Liverpool vs Everton sold out, great atmosphere and strong sides picked. I guess that's what happens when you have a proper rivalry.
Sadly you aren't far off the truth.
I was buzzing when this was pulled out the hat, how you would rather go to a souless pub and watch it is beyond me.
Kalimantan Gull
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Ditto, just done exactly the same thing! Might wander to the north for the second half presuming we're attacking that way then
WildWood
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Well, I’ve got my ticket & just bought 100 packets of these so the atmosphere is going to be electric!!! The Palace fans won’t know what hit em!
Prettyboyshaw
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Spoke to a season ticket holder tonight who can't be arsed because of the 'agro' 
. More action at Lewis on firework night.
. More action at Lewis on firework night.Spoke to a season ticket holder tonight who can't be arsed because of the 'agro'
What a wet lettuce
Nixonator
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Liverpool vs Everton sold out, great atmosphere and strong sides picked. I guess that's what happens when you have a proper rivalry.
To be fair they were probably made to attend or risk losing their ST. In addition, probably first ever games for many 'global' fans.
I'm as pissed off as anybody at the apathy towards this one, but at least pick a derby outside the top 6 circus act for comparison.
John Byrnes Mullet
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Liverpool vs Everton sold out, great atmosphere and strong sides picked. I guess that's what happens when you have a proper rivalry.
I hope you are joking.
Moshe Gariani
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- Mar 10, 2005
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Yes. Need to find a better comparison.
I reckon if Ipswich reserves were playing Norwich reserves on Monday night in the 3rd round of the cup then the crowd there would also be unsurprisingly small and fans' interest muted like ours...
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I haven't read through all of it so will ask, have the prices not been reduced? Man City have made it £10 for adults and £5 for juniors and it's a sell out in home and away ends. I think a lot who can't usually afford it or get tickets are making it a family day out. Should be a good atmosphere with Burnley taking 7,600.
kevo
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- Mar 8, 2008
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A small reduction to £25 and just 5 loyalty points. As I said in other thread, if it had been a tenner or £15 quid and 15 loyalty points it would have sold out and there'd be a cracking atmosphere. As it is, the place will be empty and soul-less. A massive shame, in my opinion. The club has to take some of the blame for that.