by STAR Voice »
25 Jan 2007 11:31
It seems that, not for the first time, I might add, there's a difference between what the website is saying and what the people in the Sales Centre are saying.
From the speed which this initial 2100 sold out, and the demand for the next 700, I would be very disappointed if the remainig 2000 tickets aren't made available for sale on the day.
There would definitely appear to be demand for the whole 4800 tickets - if they're not available it'll be particularly disappointing.
There are several campaings going on to reduce ticket prices to a relaistic level, especially in the FA Cup with falling attendences - Burnley tickets were over-priced and it showed in the gate, as were tickets for the Birmingham v Newcastle 3rd round tie, and again the gate was low.
Steve Bruce said his bit, which fans agree with, and now we do have an FA Cup game priced appropriately - all power to Birmingham and Reading for agreeing this price. The fans are doing their bit and voting with their feet in large numbers, so for one of the clubs to not take the risk and put thee tickets on sale would be a real irony!