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[Albion] FA Cup Semi-Final v Man Utd - 4:30pm, Sunday 23rd April



Cotton Socks

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Feb 20, 2017
1,113
Not always. In 2014, Wigan received 22,807 tickets, whilst Arsenal got 42,882.

However, from what I can see, when the game is between two PL clubs, allocations are equal, or very close to it. In 2019, both Man City and us were allocated "approximately 33,000 tickets".

Speaking to the club yesterday, there was no mention at all of any kind of ticket allocation issue.
But Man City's side was virtually empty (slight exaggeration) as it was 'just another game' to them. On the train back a Man City fan virtually patted me on the head in a patronising way saying 'well done for getting here, you're a small team', then saying it was half empty their end as no one gave a s**t about the FA cup at that time & they were always going to win (fair point).
I really hope that no Grimsby fan felt that way when they were here, I didn't feel that we were dead certs for the game & I loved the haddocks & seagulls. I hope that we made them feel really welcome, whilst hoping they didn't think they didn't have a chance. They did have a chance and they played well, I wouldn't have been annoyed if they had kicked us out tbh! Obviously very happy that they didn't though! :lolol:
I guess you can't say what you asked the club yesterday & what their reply was? :unsure:
 

Sheebo

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Jul 13, 2003
27,892
Apparently the finer details have been sorted by Mancunia and the game will be played at time that suits them, infront of 95% of their fans, with a ref of their choice. Var is only to work in their favour and basically we should just been happy to be their opponents.
Can see the appeal for us but this ISN’T Leeds or Sheffield Wednesday (🤣) so I’m not sure we should take it.
 

HalfaSeatOn

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Mar 17, 2014
1,784
North West Sussex
Apparently the finer details have been sorted by Mancunia and the game will be played at time that suits them, infront of 95% of their fans, with a ref of their choice. Var is only to work in their favour and basically we should just be happy to be their opponents.
And, of course, the already proven procedure of only allowing United to score after the final whistle will be fully adopted.
 

One Teddy Maybank

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Aug 4, 2006
20,550
Worthing
Wouldn’t expect the allocations to be equal tbh, rather some sort of formula based on number of STHs ?
Although that would be fair, it does work against the teams who rarely get to Wembley and have a large fan base, but just not season ticket holders…..

The days when the ‘whole town came out’ etc…… bit idealistic I guess….
 

PeterT

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Apr 21, 2017
1,569
Hove
I think it would be entirely unreasonable, it would give one team an advantage. In any case United have already confirmed a rough allocation of 34k so it’s not that.
I still don’t get why, particularly for a semi final, it’s not possible to allocate 40 - 45k tickets per team in a stadium that is meant to hold 90k. I get for the final there are different allocations but for the semi final??
 

The Optimist

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Apr 6, 2008
2,418
Lewisham
Wouldn’t expect the allocations to be equal tbh, rather some sort of formula based on number of STHs ?
Is there a word missing? The first parts reads that you do not think Brighton and Man Utd should get the same allocation (hence all the replies that you’re getting), but I don’t think that’s what you mean.
 

dazzer6666

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Mar 27, 2013
48,374
Burgess Hill
I still don’t get why, particularly for a semi final, it’s not possible to allocate 40 - 45k tickets per team in a stadium that is meant to hold 90k. I get for the final there are different allocations but for the semi final??
Sponsors, FA hangers-on, staff allocations etc…….less for the semis than the final but still a big chunky number
 

dazzer6666

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Mar 27, 2013
48,374
Burgess Hill
Is there a word missing? The first parts reads that you do not think Brighton and Man Utd should get the same allocation (hence all the replies that you’re getting), but I don’t think that’s what you mean.
Thanks but no………simply suggesting (or asking even) that a club with an evidently much larger ground/support might benefit from some FA formula that gets them more tickets. I don’t know, but wouldn’t be surprised if this was the case. Quite used to rabid replies on discussion points from the easily offended :laugh: :shrug:
 

The Optimist

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Apr 6, 2008
2,418
Lewisham
Thanks but no………simply suggesting (or asking even) that a club with an evidently much larger ground/support might benefit from some FA formula that gets them more tickets. I don’t know, but wouldn’t be surprised if this was the case. Quite used to rabid replies on discussion points from the easily offended :laugh: :shrug:
I don’t think there is anything set in place. I think an uneven split only comes up if one team is at risk of not selling all their tickets. I also think this is the right approach.
 

drew

Drew
Oct 3, 2006
22,382
Burgess Hill
The FA cup semi final is played at neutral venue and generally tickets allocated on a 50/50 split (not precisely but within reason). Surely its to give no team any advantage. BTW, weren't we drawn 1st so therefore we get home dressing room at wembley? 😁😁
Not sure it matters as both dressing rooms should be the same.
 

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