Well someone had to mention them sometime...

[GarySTFC]

They've come up with the same arguement for us in the 2nd round match when Matt (I think) queried the number on their forum.

 

Still, if it only sells 9,000 tickets, bit of a poor turnout from both sides I'd say.

[Don Juan DeMarcus]

At least with our one match a season fans we would have sold at least double that if we had got through!

[Barry Scott]

according to Sky News, there will be 6,000 'home' fans there. Make of that what you will

[Ian]

6000? In that case there'll be a lot of 'home' fans with Geordie accents.

[Barry Scott]

well they're expecting a crowd of 9000 with FA rules stating that 15% of a ground's allocation must go to the away side in FA Cup games so I'd go with Ian's point

 

[and before the statto's come out of the woodwork, I have no idea about that 15% figure, I'm just going by the 9,000 Pompey fans who were in Old Trafford for an FA Cup tie a couple of years back]

[Woody SUFC]

the Yeading 'fans' may not of been true Yeading fans and more like hangers on at their first non-league game.

 

I'd love to see them get a draw and go to Newcastle and play infront of a sell out crowd!

[GarySTFC]

A minimum of 15% must be allocated to the away team I think. I've heard that Newcastle were given 8,000 tickets for the 19,000 cpapacity.

[Barry Scott]

It's not that important though is it, what with our visit to the swampland that is Essex on Saturday

[Don Juan DeMarcus]

Come on who wants that glamour tie rubbish? Good old grass roots is far better (sob sob)

[Matt]

If it was any other non-league club but Yeading - the team that knocked us out - I'd be delighted for them to get a 0-0 and go back to a sell-out crowd at St James'. As it is, I hope the players and fans have a great day (but especially the 100 or so regulars) lose 1-4, do themselves proud, give non-league good publicity, etc etc, and lap up all the attention whilst they can, because I know we'd love it. The media attention has really mounted up over the last few days as you would expect, and that's why I started the thread - if we're talking about it, it eases the pain. I think.

[Mark44]

i agree woody

[Staines-upon-Thames Rebel]

Mark44 please dont agree with Woody or he will think you are his new fiend.

 

Its just like having the local nutter come and sit next to you on the bus!

[Woody SUFC]

you mean Dave, Staines Rebel?

 

Only joking!

[Don Juan DeMarcus]

Quote:

Mark44 please dont agree with Woody or he will think you are his new fiend.

Isnt woody a fiend already--the little devil!