To be fair, another 500 odd tickets won't make much of a difference in the grand scheme of things. It is clear we are capable of selling well in excess of 7000 tickets, possibly even a lot higher. Our only chance of satisfying a lot more demand was if Villa had given us the upper tier of the...
Any extra concession from Villa was extremely unlikely given that the relationship between the two clubs is probably still a little strained, even though ' Barrygate ' was a long time ago.
To have any chance of the play-offs, Villa have to win their remaining five games ( Reading H Fulham A Brum H Blackburn A BHA H ) They then have to rely on Wednesday not winning a single remaining game ( Cardiff H QPR A Derby H Ipswich A Fulham H ) and picking up two points or less out of that...
They are only obliged to give us 2000 by the new EFL rules and they have already exceeded that. Reading are getting 2765 for Villa Park, this weekend, which I believe, is more than our allocation.
Don't hold yer breath.