FA Cup Semi Final

[EssEffCee]

2 minutes ago, Saint Garrett said:

I think they'd probably sack off Preston...

We took 55k to Wembley for the JPT...I can't imagine we'd struggle to sell 35,000 for this...

That was our first ever visit to the new Wembley and pretty sure tickets/everything wasn't as expensive as it is now. Whereas we visited just two seasons ago and a lot of people are backing us to be there again next month.

As I said I already know a few people who aren't planning on going and are sticking to Preston instead. I'll be doing both personally.

The train situation won't help either.

[EssEffCee]

1 minute ago, whelk said:

That’s fair enough if a financial choice but to not go because think we will lose is not what its about

Yeah I get that, I'll always believe we have a chance for these sorts of games anyway.

[Sheaf Saint]

That's a very shit KO time. If it goes to ET and penalties then it'll be cutting it fine to get back to St Pancras in time for the last train back home 😕

[Saint Garrett]

4 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said:

That's a very shit KO time. If it goes to ET and penalties then it'll be cutting it fine to get back to St Pancras in time for the last train back home 😕

You'll be dancing on the streets after the game when we win...!

[Turkish]

12 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said:

That's a very shit KO time. If it goes to ET and penalties then it'll be cutting it fine to get back to St Pancras in time for the last train back home 😕

i have the same issue, last train for me leaves at 8.40pm so even without extra time unlikely to make it back to Kings Cross in time, if it goes to extra time no chance. There is later train back to Leeds or York but looking at about 70 for a taxi back home from there.

[OldNick]

As I put earlier in the thread, in my nearly 58 years of following Saints I have only had the chance to see us play at Wembley about 7 times, many barren years were had. If people are banking on a play off final and so bin this they could be making a mistake. Visiting Wembley to watch the Saints is an experience that shouldnt be missed (I understand if it is due to finances) The fans support could be a part of making the dream come true. Dont want people to say that you couldnt even sell out!! 

[CB Fry]

14 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said:

That's a very shit KO time. If it goes to ET and penalties then it'll be cutting it fine to get back to St Pancras in time for the last train back home 😕

Where are you going to? Just bought my train ticket leaving London 22:15 (got a super off peak just in case).

Even if it goes to pens its over before 9 surely

[CB Fry]

2 minutes ago, Turkish said:

i have the same issue, last train for me leaves at 8.40pm so even without extra time unlikely to make it back to Kings Cross in time, if it goes to extra time no chance. There is later train back to Leeds or York but looking at about 70 for a taxi back home from there.

Ok thats bad

[EssEffCee]

3 minutes ago, Turkish said:

i have the same issue, last train for me leaves at 8.40pm so even without extra time unlikely to make it back to Kings Cross in time, if it goes to extra time no chance. There is later train back to Leeds or York but looking at about 70 for a taxi back home from there.

Reckon you'll be fine without extra time. Hour and forty minutes should be plenty?

With extra time you're fucked though.

Edited 3 hours ago by EssEffCee

[Turkish]

1 minute ago, OldNick said:

As I put earlier in the thread, in my nearly 58 years of following Saints I have only had the chance to see us play at Wembley about 7 times, many barren years were had. If people are banking on a play off final and so bin this they could be making a mistake. Visiting Wembley to watch the Saints is an experience that shouldnt be missed (I understand if it is due to finances) The fans support could be a part of making the dream come true. Dont want people to say that you couldnt even sell out!! 

100% this. These days dont come around very often. Much like Europe you've got to experience it whilst you can. It might go horribly wrong, we might get hammered but so what?

[kwsaint]

9 minutes ago, Turkish said:

i have the same issue, last train for me leaves at 8.40pm so even without extra time unlikely to make it back to Kings Cross in time, if it goes to extra time no chance. There is later train back to Leeds or York but looking at about 70 for a taxi back home from there.

Similar issue, added to the fact that trains through Huddersfield at the weekend basically don’t exist because of the TRU.

[CB Fry]

1 hour ago, for_heaven's_Saint said:

You reckon? I would’ve thought we would. 

We will.

[Leighsterrr]

Any idea if we'll be able to get an extra ticket for the Semi or just our own? 4 of us are season ticket holders but 1 will be travelling alone so her son said he'll go

[Saint In Cornwall]

2 minutes ago, Leighsterrr said:

Any idea if we'll be able to get an extra ticket for the Semi or just our own? 4 of us are season ticket holders but 1 will be travelling alone so her son said he'll go

All ticket details revealed tomorrow apparently.

My lad and I have 40 aways in each and we want another ticket for our mate who is a season ticket holder with no aways so we can sit together - doubt I will be able to get them all at the start.

[Football Special]

9 minutes ago, Saint In Cornwall said:

All ticket details revealed tomorrow apparently.

My lad and I have 40 aways in each and we want another ticket for our mate who is a season ticket holder with no aways so we can sit together - doubt I will be able to get them all at the start.

My guess is they'll go on sale to season ticket holders straight off as they know all are guaranteed, perhaps a small priority window for those who attended earlier cup rounds but no issue waiting if you want to sit together unless you want a particular block 

A Man City lad I know reckons they won't get anywhere near selling out, shame really I'd rather see a full ground for the occasion 

[BallBoy]

I appreciate the travel challenges but, for me, the most important thing is that it's on the BBC. I live in the Highlands of Scotland and in poor health so Wembley is not an option for me. Just delighted I can watch it live in my living room. Wish I could be there and I wish you all well. I have my memories of finals and semi finals to keep me happy. But not the Adrian Heath semi at Highbury. That was just horrible.

[mikec]

2 hours ago, beatlesaint said:

Tickets £30 up to £150 !!

I'll be interested to see how that breaks down in the different areas of the ground.

I'm susprised we are the Live on BBC 1 choice........maybe they fancy an upset 😉

With the current TV contract, TNT are showing both games and I think it is them rather than the BBC who had the choice of which game they would have exclusive rights to.  It seems they chose Chelsea/Leeds for that.

Good for us that it's on free-to-view.

Edited 2 hours ago by mikec

[TheAlehouseBrawlers]

I'd give all ST holders a couple of days to buy, then straight to members for a day or two and then open it up for ST holders and members to buy extra tickets for mates so more chance of being in the same areas or just straight to general sale. Man City fans ain't buying our tickets, they won't be selling their own allocation.

No restricted sales that we've had in the past, not needed.

[Badger]

23 minutes ago, BallBoy said:

I appreciate the travel challenges but, for me, the most important thing is that it's on the BBC. I live in the Highlands of Scotland and in poor health so Wembley is not an option for me. Just delighted I can watch it live in my living room. Wish I could be there and I wish you all well. I have my memories of finals and semi finals to keep me happy. But not the Adrian Heath semi at Highbury. That was just horrible.

Come on Saints, 'win it for Ballboy' among other things. 

[BallBoy]

Just now, Badger said:

Come on Saints, 'win it for Ballboy' among other things. 

Very kind.

[Badger]

2 minutes ago, BallBoy said:

Very kind.

I still share your pain and anguish over 1984. One of my worst moments when that  little runt scored near the end.

1986 was a different beast for health reasons as well, stood there nearing the end of normal time thinking I just want someone to score and finish the match rather than another 30minutes. I felt numb to the resuit.

Chelsea in 2018 or whenever we didn't expect anything from that match with some of the crap we had in the side, and the Leicester SF doesn't really exist in my mind.

Stamford Bridge 1976 and  Villa Park 2003 were of course on a different stratosphere. Just hope we can experience the euphoria of those two again.

[LGTL]

Previously they have given a short priority window to ST holders who have done 1/2 home cup games this season, but I really don’t see the need this time around. 

I hope they just open it up to ST holders only for 2 days, followed by members and then ever so slightly restricted general sale. I think it’s important we sell out

[SNSUN]

I think I was in Block 524 for the JPT final - I didn't mind being up that high. Though I did spend a lot of time people watching instead of fully watching the game. I can go to this one, which is rare, so I hope I can get a ticket with just one home fixture I've been to this season and membership. I see people saying that anyone that wants a ticket will get one so that's comforting. I plan on coming alone anyway because I'm billy no mates. 😁

[Nieldy]

Would have preferred Sunday. Staying over on a Saturday night compared to a Sunday night is nearly as four times as much.

[Ted Bates Statue]

 

[Nieldy]

2 minutes ago, SNSUN said:

I think I was in Block 524 for the JPT final - I didn't mind being up that high. Though I did spend a lot of time people watching instead of fully watching the game. I can go to this one, which is rare, so I hope I can get a ticket with just one home fixture I've been to this season and membership. I see people saying that anyone that wants a ticket will get one so that's comforting. I plan on coming alone anyway because I'm billy no mates. 😁

Same here, as I live in North Wales I'm a billy no mates when it comes to watching the saints.

[Hatch]

Can members buy tickets together? 

[Saint Garrett]

Only reason to sell in  stages is to give the "more loyal" (sorry shitty term) fans better opportunity for the "better" tickets. i.e. safe standing and behidn the goal bottom tier.

Personally I hope it's pretty relaxed as 6 of us often go together but my dad doesnt have half the aways that others have due to living in Devon. I would prefer him to be sat/stood with us rather than on his own/not all together.

Edited 1 hour ago by Saint Garrett

[beatlesaint]

7 minutes ago, Hatch said:

Can members buy tickets together? 

Details tomorrow but if you have them in your friends/family list I don’t see why not.

Edited 1 hour ago by beatlesaint

[Sheaf Saint]

2 hours ago, CB Fry said:

Where are you going to? Just bought my train ticket leaving London 22:15 (got a super off peak just in case).

Even if it goes to pens its over before 9 surely

Last train back to Sheffield is 21:35. which would be fine if it's decided in normal time. 

Edited 1 hour ago by Sheaf Saint

[Obstacle1]

Can a member buy 2 tickets, one for themself and one for a non member?

[Tamesaint]

Does anyone know if Harrow and Wealdstone still offer their parking / refreshment option as they did for the play offs??? 

[Turkish]

39 minutes ago, Badger said:

I still share your pain and anguish over 1984. One of my worst moments when that  little runt scored near the end.

1986 was a different beast for health reasons as well, stood there nearing the end of normal time thinking I just want someone to score and finish the match rather than another 30minutes. I felt numb to the resuit.

Chelsea in 2018 or whenever we didn't expect anything from that match with some of the crap we had in the side, and the Leicester SF doesn't really exist in my mind.

Stamford Bridge 1976 and  Villa Park 2003 were of course on a different stratosphere. Just hope we can experience the euphoria of those two again.

I know what you mean about the Leicester semi final. I always forget that game. We were so crap and the match was such a non even like you say its almost like it never happened. We're due another semi final win, this one would be incredible if we can pull it off as unlikely as it might be.

[Paul Chuckle]

50 minutes ago, Obstacle1 said:

Can a member buy 2 tickets, one for themself and one for a non member?

I doubt it as season ticket holders can usually only ever buy a ticket for themselves 

[Paul Chuckle]

For reference this is how tickets were sold for the Play Off Final 

 

Tickets will be available in the below order. They are sold 1 ticket per qualifying supporting number.

• Saturday 18th May: 11:00am - Season Ticket Holders who have attended 2+ away matches in the 23/24 season.

• Saturday 18th May: 12:30pm - Season Ticket Holders who have attended 1+ away matches in the 23/24 season.

• Sunday 19th May: 09:30am –Season Ticket Holders

• Monday 20th May: 09:30am – All 2023/24 Paid Members who have attended 1+ home or away match in the 23/24 season.

• Monday 20th May: 11:00am – All 2023/24 Paid Members.

• Monday 20th May: 12:30pm – Supporters who have attended 1+ home or away match in the 23/24 season.

• Monday 20th May: 2:00pm – Supporters with a booking history since 2021/22 season.

A booking history refers to any men’s first team competitive fixture.

Season Ticket holder refers to either 2023/24 or 2024/25. All Season Ticket Holders will be guaranteed a ticket, should they buy within their purchase window.

Edited 44 minutes ago by Paul Chuckle

[The Wyvern]

For those worrying about last trains and/or hotel prices in London, think about where you can get to heading back in the right direction for where you live after the game and book a hotel there, then a train back home from there Sunday morning. Just a suggestion. 

[SambaMaverick]

14 minutes ago, Paul Chuckle said:

For reference this is how tickets were sold for the Play Off Final 

 

Tickets will be available in the below order. They are sold 1 ticket per qualifying supporting number.

• Saturday 18th May: 11:00am - Season Ticket Holders who have attended 2+ away matches in the 23/24 season.

• Saturday 18th May: 12:30pm - Season Ticket Holders who have attended 1+ away matches in the 23/24 season.

• Sunday 19th May: 09:30am –Season Ticket Holders

• Monday 20th May: 09:30am – All 2023/24 Paid Members who have attended 1+ home or away match in the 23/24 season.

• Monday 20th May: 11:00am – All 2023/24 Paid Members.

• Monday 20th May: 12:30pm – Supporters who have attended 1+ home or away match in the 23/24 season.

• Monday 20th May: 2:00pm – Supporters with a booking history since 2021/22 season.

A booking history refers to any men’s first team competitive fixture.

Season Ticket holder refers to either 2023/24 or 2024/25. All Season Ticket Holders will be guaranteed a ticket, should they buy within their purchase window.

Can you/anyone remember at what point it sold out?

[Stripey McStripe Shirt]

How long would people suggest it normally takes to get from Wembley to Euston after a game?

[Football Special]

1 hour ago, LGTL said:

Previously they have given a short priority window to ST holders who have done 1/2 home cup games this season, but I really don’t see the need this time around. 

I hope they just open it up to ST holders only for 2 days, followed by members and then ever so slightly restricted general sale. I think it’s important we sell out

Yep would be good , never know they might even give us more if we fill our end,  yellow and blue, memories of Cardiff, will look great 

[SambaMaverick]

6 minutes ago, Stripey McStripe Shirt said:

How long would people suggest it normally takes to get from Wembley to Euston after a game?

Stadium to tube train takes half an hour minimum... more like an hour realistically

[Football Special]

4 minutes ago, Stripey McStripe Shirt said:

How long would people suggest it normally takes to get from Wembley to Euston after a game?

Not long depending on queue, Met line Wembley Park to Euston Sq, is quick 25 mins, usually  losing side gets a head start but Man City fans dont really bother to stay and celebrate in a semi final 

[Football Special]

13 minutes ago, SambaMaverick said:

Can you/anyone remember at what point it sold out?

I thought we sold out to members 

[SambaMaverick]

1 minute ago, Football Special said:

I thought we sold out to members 

Cheers mush