benjii

Sorry, I was making a joke that was predicated on a confusion between "1/2" meaning "1 or 2" and "1/2" meaning "one half". I thought it was fairly obvious as no one attends "half a game" and so didn't need a winky. Apologies if I have caused you to spend a fiver unnecessarily!

Can I nick it? Yes, you can! Can I nick it? Yes, you can.

Yes, I know what you mean. Ever since the Cup Final I have always been fortunate enough to delegate my ticket purchasing responsibilities to a mate and consider anything which prevents me from obtaining a ticket for any match I choose at a price convenient to me to be something of a disgrace.

Eh? Do you want means-tested ticket prices? Penalise the richer fans? WTF? You don't pay less for a loaf of bread in Tesco if you're skint.

I don't really see why ST's should get a "plus one". It's a gesture of thanks by the club when it happens but there's no sensible principle behind it.

Half a game a month? Pathetic.

I'm sure it will be "database only" but I expect after ST holders have been provided for it will be general sale.

And the notion that Man U will agree to £15 or that the FA's arbitration panel will agree to £15 (the minimum permissible amount) for a game that is likely to attract a 30k+ sell-out is clearly nonsense.

Yes, that would be a fair structure IMO.

No he isn't. It's quite simple. Shrewsbury match = supply capacity way outstripping demand, therefore high prices are artificial and punitive and tantamount to a rip-off. Man U match = demand way outstripping supply capacity, therefore natural price rises.

Exactly.

What guff. Shresbury wanted to charge high prices for a match that hardly anyone gave a toss about. They wanted to squeeze the maximum out of the small number of people who wanted to go. Demand for this will be far in excess of capacity and therefore it is only right that the prices go up. No hypocrisy at all.

I'm sure there will be. In case it has escaped people's notice, the last few rounds were hardly massively in demand. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if ST holders were allowed a "plus one".

Given that league matches are a minimum of £22 for a standard adult it's hard to complain if this match is nearer £30.

Minimum price allowed is £15 but I can't see United agreeing to that.

We only have 3 matches in the intervening period and the last one of those is a week before so I wouldn't worry too much about the run up. We do have Exeter away on the following Tuesday though.

I think that's the key. If United start to win easily they will probably take their foot off the gas so I can't see a demoralising thrashing on the cards. We are much better than the last time we played them and they are pretty average right now.

Jesus Christ! Add in Mike "useless ****" Riley's red card and dubious penalty and it's a miracle we didn't ship more goals.

Brilliant! Who wants to watch Cheltenham and Blackpool etc?! I can crack open the face paints, pre-order my programme and take the family to this one The kids will love seeing Berbatov, Rooooonnneeeyyyy and Owen (if we haven't signed him by then). Great stuff. Higher prices should keep some of the unruly sorts away as well :) COYRAWSSM

Man U at home.

Never a pen but red card was fair. Rafael should've got one too though. Just illustrated how weak the Prem is at the moment. United are completely average.

Why drop Lambert? Unlikely IMO. And no Hammond or Chaplow? No chance IMO.

Matt Lerr Teeeaassieaaiiirr

I think if there is one thing we can all be certain of it is that Nicola will play a tough game!

WTF? To get out of League One or to win the Champions League?