85% over here didn't think it was going to be 27K+ (although i guess most votes before price announced / 3pm confirmed)
http://www.northstandchat.com/showthread.php?369579-What-will-the-West-Brom-attendance-be&highlight=west+brom+crowd
the prospect of Snow etc has pretty much receded. Current forecast is a balmy and dry 7 or 8 degrees at 3pm next Saturday.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2653407
Coventry pricing was £18 and £6 for a 5th round tie including travel and various bits of the ground were opened up every few days based on demand.
So not sure what the difference was.
The "West Brom cup game - waiting for the upper tiers" thread
Possibly because they had forgotten or were unaware that it was £18 including travel for the last Amex FA Cup game.
But agreed for most it’s a welcome surprise / good move by the club.