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Anfield, here we come :)

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Has the draw already been done Val?:hidewall:

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The Shrimps want Man City but will probably get Mansfield !

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No, he’s still in cloud cuckoo land after today’s events.
Roughly 1200 Stanley fans there today.
One thing you could put your house on is that, if it was Liverpool at Anfield, there would suddenly be 10,000 Stanley “fans” demanding cheap tickets.

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My money’s on Dagenham & Redbridge, away!

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Monday my friend :)

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Correct :)

Behave :)

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Doncaster (away)

:theband::theband::theband:

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:) Manchester United Away for the biggest payday in the clubs history :) or realistically Harrogate Town away n rd 4 :)

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20 v 51.
Pretty please.

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Do we want a “prestige” opponent or someone we might beat on a good day? Man City fit both options at the moment I suppose!

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Home to Tamworth, then to Anfield????

:)

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I would go for that :)


:)

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Away to Liverpool


:)

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......

:)

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Coley must be gutted.........

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How did you do that ?

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Chimer, please look at the opening post :)

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O.mg!

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There is a god, and he’s a scouser
Can’t wait to witness the thousands of “loyal” Stanley fans rise from their armchairs.

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And Morecambe got Chelsea.

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Oh my actual God!! Cannot believe it - got so giddy i didn't listen to the rest of it!!

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Poor draw but should earn a few quid.

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Got TV written all over it.... :)


:)

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9000 tickets will sell out soon ;)

:)

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Josh is pleased!
https://x.com/ConnorWoods98/status/1863667193407304151

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Can’t wait to witness the thousands of “loyal” Stanley fans rise from their armchairs.[/QUOTE]

So it's you....me and the other 1250 who were at the game against Swindon on Saturday Exile....

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ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC DRAW.....Liverpool will be dreading it ...... if it goes to Penalties!!!!

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WOW!😳 Been wanting and waiting for decades for a big draw like this! 🥰 ON STANLEY ON!😍🎺🥁

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By any chance, have you got six brothers and seven uncles?

Flippin’ ‘eck!

Salford@Man City, us at Anfield, Tamworth v Spurs, Morecambe@Chelsea, Newcastle v Bromley. Great draw for football lovers

:theband::theband::theband:

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Amen to that D3 - what footy is all about.....

Arsenal - Manu... wow (not)


:)

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I was telling my golf buddy yesterday how the draw for FA Cup works out from a Stanley perspective, and I said the ideal draw for us would be MU, MC or Liverpool away. BINGO.

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Cannot wait for mab's Guess the Gate :D


:)

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This could well be our “Who’re dey” “exacerly” (Milk) Cup Final

:theband::theband::theband:

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Good call, Rush on the commentary panel - alongside Coley :)

:)

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OK, how did YOU do that?

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Just wait.......as soon as the ticket details are announced, someone will be on ......complaining about the price of the tickets.......you see.....mark my words.....:tongueout

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I may be wrong but, just checking on the Liverpool website and it says that "away fans are normally located in the lower tier of the Anfield Road Stand with a guide allocation of 2,000 seats available". The "guide price for cup games against League 2 opposition" in that stand varies as follows" for the 24/25 season:

Adults £12 to £20 (depending on section in stand - applies to all prices for adults and below)
Over 65 £12 to £15
Young adult £7.50 to £12
Junior £4

Honestly can't believe the prices are so low. Still only guide prices, we wait for the official announcement.........would think 2,000 will easily be enough for us away.....

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Great to read about the excitement the draw has rightly produced - really pleased that you all get a FANtastic away day. Expect that those that apparently never walk alone will probably field bench + fringe players, but they are no doubt international standard. Pleased for Andy Holt that club finances will get a shot in the arm and perhaps John, Ged & Co might get the chance of useful networking with next season's loan crop in mind. And if Liverpool should be fortunate to have the game wrapped up with 20 to go, then I hope our bench is fully utilised. Think what a boost the would give our younger players to have an Anfield appearance on their CVs. Particularly the young man whose penalty contributed to making the ocassion possible. For the Clayton End choirmaster, how about a new serenade along the lines " if ya drink yer milk you can play for Stanley". Hope the 'missing' faithful will return to the teraces to at least get enough vouchers for an Anfield ticket. OK, this owd south coast resident Accy lad will shut up now - where's mi tablets ? - think I've got a touch o'er excited !

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Jings, I’d like to think we’d need more than 2,000 but then, given the usual level of local support, maybe not.

Anyway if it is a “mere” 2000 I hope the club offer them first to existing season ticket holders.

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Season Ticket holders will be first :)

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Quite simple Chimer and obvious really, for years Coley craved a tie against Liverpool when it was possible - F.A. Cup/League Cup - but it was not to be.....

First time in ever he is not in charge and boom - we are off to Anfield....

Like the great Brian Clough never won said trophy, somethings are just meant to be.

:) :)

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aka Sod’s Law …..

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Liverpool expanded the ground an we can and we can ask for 9,000.

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My mum went to Anfield when Stanley played Liverpool in the cup in 1956, she remembers the train there being jam packed with Accrington fans.
I'm so excited at the prospect of following in her footsteps for this game - roll on January

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Just listening to Dan Jewel saying they’ve tracked down a Stanley fan who was at Anfield in 1956 who lives in…..Canada.
Assuming they’d like to interview that person, and it’s not your mum, Accymad, i wonder if a BBC researcher is trying to scam a trip abroad.:)

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Yes :D

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Brilliant AccyMad :)

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In the league clubs get just less than half of the Anfield Rd End with minimum segregation i guess to a certain extent they could move the netting one way or the other to arrive at a figure that will be right for both clubs.

I went there with Carlisle before the re development and we had all of the lower tier which was just over 7.5k

But and i stand to be corrected here if it doesnt apply in the FA cup but Liverpool have a couple of things in place that ensures their cup games are virtual sell outs [ for people on the season ticket waiting list buying cup tickets moves you up the list and i.m pretty sure for season ticket holders unless you contact them to say otherwise your cup ticket is simply added to your ticket account and charged for]

I would be pretty sure Stanley will get a figure that they will have a chance of selling out but one that will generate interest in the games up till then to be sure of getting a ticket.

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Let's hope we do a bit better than we did in 1956 AccyMad. WOW what a story......any chance she could travel this time? If Liverpool new the story you might get "Royal Treatment" on the day......but maybe you'd prefer to be with the rest of us on the terraces.....

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Well I was there in 56, dad took me for my 12th birthday and I'm going to do my darndest to be there again.

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Are you the guy Dan Jewel referred to on Radio Lancs?
Hope you make it, kid.

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Don't know who Dan Jewel is but I,m checking flights, looks good.

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Any word yet on tickets or even a confirmed date?

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With the third round to be played on the weekend of January 11, 2025, Liverpool will host Accrington Stanley in the 144th edition of the competition.

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Unfortunately Mum wouldn't be able to go this time, she's 90 years old now & not in very good health - it's a shame as she'd love to but can't even get to our home games now but I know she'll be listening to the radio & she'll look forward to.hearing all about it when I get back

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There was a paper produced in Accrington in the 50s called Welfare. I suspect it was produced collectively by the main trade unions in the town. It contained some sports pages at the back, and the match report for the Liverpool FA Cup tie saw it as a missed opportunity for Stanley. The Reds were flying high in the Third Division (North) and Liverpool were mid-table in the Second Division. Somewhat different context this time!

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This draw brings memories from 1956 when Accrington lost 2 – 0 to Liverpool in the FA. Cup.
As a 13-year-old boy I drove with my dad in the car to Liverpool. The funny part was that there was heavy fog all the way up to a couple of miles before Liverpool. Most of the time my dad was saying “with this fog the match will never go on,” but I was saying “come on dad, it my lift just further on.” Sure enough it did lift, so we got to the match on time, only to see Stanley losing the game by 2 goals in quick succession from the great Billy Liddell.
After the match, we heard however, that one coach from Accrington went to the wrong stadium! As Everton was playing the same day and same time, the supporters went to see the wrong match!
Anyone else with memories of this day?
Cheers
Philip Kenyon
Late Belfield Road
Accrington

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Could be a clash this time but doubt it as clubs use the same parking etc so one will be on a different day and 12.30pm Sat looks fave for us.

With the grounds so close it wouldn't have been a problem though.

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The game is at 12.15 on Saturday 11th January. It's in ITV which is great for those unable to travel. Ticket details to be announced soon.

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Says 3pm ko on BBC sport! 🤔 On the 11th...

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Since when did anyone start trusting the BBC?

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It's on the club website now MAB.

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:)

https://www.accringtonstanley.co.uk/...ate-confirmed/

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My own prejudice I'm afraid. No offence meant.

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Experience, not prejudice.:rolleyes:

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Love the attachment graghic Exile.......yes on reflection may be your right......Experience!

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So KO at 12.15pm on Saturday January 11th 2025. Live tv coverage on ITV.:theband:

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Spot on my friend :)

:)

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Hello Accy.

Brilliant draw for you and us! Does anyone fancy a wager who will concede the most goals. You at Liverpool or us at Chelsea?:)

Anyway mission accomplished for both clubs with a massive boost to the coffers. See you in the fourth round maybe?

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ONLY 4700 tickets :eek:

https://www.accringtonstanley.co.uk/...g-opportunity/


:)

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I am sure we will sell the 700 ;)

:)

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No chance of selling 700. You've never travelled very well.:D

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We took 707 to West Ham a few years ago and the 707 made more noise than West Ham’s 39,000!:theband:

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That was only because you were there ;)

:)

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Liverpool fc website showing full details for home fans, prices timings, priority for tickets etc......nothing on our website today.....but the last message was....Later this week....so keep you eyes peeled!

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I hope it is simpler when it comes to ours ;)

https://www.liverpoolfc.com/tickets/...p-price-update


:)

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It isn't. Crown Grounder noticed the various categories, but they do have five sets of FA Cup home prices, for each division and non-league, something I have never seen any other club do. The transparency us very welcome, and the cheap prices (although an owner may not think so).

They will sell from the corner flag towards to the goal, initially getting AL9, AL8 and AL7. Then A6 and A5 if sales go very well.

Therefore when then go on sale the majority will be £19 and then the £17 corner seats facing the side of the Main Stand which don't look great. We may get a small amount of £12 tickets, but these are just for the first few rows in the middle blocks. If we do sell over around 2.5k then those left will be mainly £20 with a few £12s at the front.

The £18 tickets are upper tier only so we won't get them.

Taking into account concessions, VAT, and expenses netted off gate receipts and TV money we should clear £500k.

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Prices announced now. : Adult £20, over 65's. £15, Young adult (17 - 21) £10. Junior (under 17's) £5 (with a full paying adult

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If I'm reading the latest info on Fishy correctly, there is not going to be any open sale of tickets at any stage? That's rather disappointing for us exiles - and are they really expecting to sell 4700 tickets to people who qualify under one or other of the various categories? Obviously I am perfectly happy that all those people identified should have priority over me as a semi-detached fan - but I would have thought it would have been reasonable to put any unsold tickets on open sale from say Christmas Eve onwards. Can anyone offer me any hope that they might eventually do this?

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Chimer, it rather reads like the "Lunatics have taken over the Asylum". Indeed, it reads like Liverpool are dictating what tickets Stanley can sell to our own supporters and are clearly clueless about how a League 2 side operates. Is it simply going to be 1 ticket ONLY can be bought per Season Ticket holder. I may just watch us get knocked out on ITV at this rate!

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I'm assuming that if you qualify in one of the categories, you can buy more than one ticket, which would be fair enough I reckon (though it would reduce my chances :rolleyes:). But I'm not sure it's Liverpool's fault, it must surely be Stanley's allocation which they can do what they want with?

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It doesn't say how many tickets you can but per ST etc.

They are more interested in flogging cholesterol.

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Morning

The terms & conditions that ASFC are having to use are being enforced on us by LFC.
General sale of any LFC tickets is not permitted otherwise there would be 1,000's of LFC day trippers in the away allocation.

I'll send some PM's later today

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Thanks, I can understand that :(

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Cheers Mark :)

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Has anyone, been to purchase Cup tickets so far today. Any tips to help make the process easier? What we need to bring, firms to fill in? Length of queue.......

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I can get you a ticket at meet you at Anfield

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Thankyou for your kind offer........but I need to go to the club tomorrow anyway so will get my tickets at the same time......

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If that's for me, very kind of you :) but for now I am exploring ways and means with the office, and hopeful there is a way.

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Phone line not operating today.
Is it essential to visit the Club Shop to pre-order tickets over the next two days?

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Sir

Phone lines are working fine, but with only one person avaialable to take calls numerous calls do go to voicemail.

Every unanswered call generates an e-mail which can be reviewed.

Sad things is most those ringing will be Liverpool fans trying to buy tickets in our end :mad:

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Not criticising, Mr.T, thanks for your response.
I understand how manic it must be in the office. But I’ll be over to the shop tomorrow.

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Been up to the ground today to buy several tickets. No queues no hassle. Didn't have to fill in any forms, just got a receipt to show at the ticket distribution evening in the New Year.

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Same for me today very quiet at the ground.....bought 3 tickets and travel......all very smooth...well done Rob H.

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Apparently we have now sold out our allocation, brilliant!

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I wonder if that means we've sold 4700 tickets?

Seems a little unfair on shareholders who can't buy until Tuesday.

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The clubs announcement on Facebook.says all tickets are sold out, scrolling down through the criteria for buying them it does say subject to availability on each section

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Ahhh... right. So maybe there are some set aside? Thanks AM

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It would only apply to share holders with no season ticket or any purchase history.

I wonder how much Stanley could have sold if they took the full 9k? Maybe 1k more?