Fa cup fourth round

I bet they weren't the only ones willing this draw to happen.
Considering the monetary gulf between lowly Stanley & megabucks City, this would have been the FA Cup draw the whole of Britain, nay the world, would have been eager to see.
Every footie fan in the world would have been rooting for Stanley
Imagine the advertising revenues Sky sport would have made if only fate had intervened.
As Sky now control football, perhaps they should lobby the FA to ensure that, in future, premier league teams can only be drawn against league 2/non-league teams in rounds 3 & 4.
This would ensure a bumper payday for lower league clubs, who need it the most. After all, football is in the entertainment business.
Where's the FA Cup magic in watching premier league teams battle out scoreless draws in round 3?
don't panic, we could get them in the next round, if CITY get through.
 
3 o'clock Saturday suits me fine - it's when football should be played :) now to book on the coach
i agree, but another time n day suits telly n that woulda suited stanley i imagine? coach n ticket info would be handy posted on here i reckon.:)
 
So 3 pm Saturday for the game at the Boro. No TV Coverage so reduced income, maybe a few bob for the minimal highlights. If we get through to the next round and get a home draw, I hope the board will up the price to the TV companies or refuse the camera's entry to the ground. Put the fans first. I wonder if it will be the feature of radio lancs or will we reduced to the goal commentary only? perhaps if Stanley instituted a media ban more people would actually come to the game. Now there is a thought. Perhaps if every club outside the premier did the same then the FA would have to share the money more evenly on the lower leagues. Without us there would be no premier league. Revolution I say.
 
So 3 pm Saturday for the game at the Boro. No TV Coverage so reduced income, maybe a few bob for the minimal highlights. If we get through to the next round and get a home draw, I hope the board will up the price to the TV companies or refuse the camera's entry to the ground. Put the fans first. I wonder if it will be the feature of radio lancs or will we reduced to the goal commentary only? perhaps if Stanley instituted a media ban more people would actually come to the game. Now there is a thought. Perhaps if every club outside the premier did the same then the FA would have to share the money more evenly on the lower leagues. Without us there would be no premier league. Revolution I say.

Leeds tried the media ban, all they got was a court case
 
Ticket prices on Middlesbrough's website - £15 adult, £10 over 65's & £5 for under 18's. Presume they'll be same for us?
Osc coach is £18 for members, £20 if not - booked my seat this afternoon in market shop :)
 
Any news on if you can buy tickets on match day for those that don't live near accy
Proabably depends on how many Accrington ask for.
The design on the stadium lends itself to changing the segregation and the access in the concourse. From away end in East stand its possible that you get offered seats in blocks round the corner to SE corner and South stand. If they only ask fo say 2000 then this would only be East Stand then we would try and sell the South and SE seats.
Normally will be a small amount of tickets sold on the day if any left. Can you not buy online? through AS.
 
Any news on if you can buy tickets on match day for those that don't live near accy

Your answer is here:

Bernard;

The home club set the prices ( Boro have done) ASFC then follow on. The Board are currently working on the EXACT selling strategy.

When the Board decide this then our Media team can announce.

What's the rush???

I think we must ignore the fact that there has been a selling strategy for two similar games already this season. Presumably our board thinks it must start from scratch for this one. Even if the strategy for the two previous games was wanting, the faults could/should have been resolved by now.
 
If the prices are agreed between the clubs, what's the 'strategy' other IF SOMEONE WANTS A TICKET, SELL THEM ONE?

They aren't agreed between the clubs anymore, not for a couple of years now, but I agree sell to whoever wants one as the stadium will be half empty.

Last round they got a decent crown but it was a Yorkshire derby.
 
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