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Steven Gerrard and Ian Wright will make the draw for the next round of the Emirates FA Cup on Monday night.
Stanley are ball number 56
Liverpool or Arsenal (away) would be nice.

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Stoke at home would be good :)

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Barrow or Sutton at hole would be good

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Millwall away please

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what is it with millwall nick. love of jellied eels, having a knees up after the game or a fight.

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i,ll go for fulham or q.p.r. at home. don,t want some premier outfit that,ll play a reserve/youth team disrespecting us and then beat us. it,ll be like the checkatrade under a different name.

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Would doubt if a premier team would play a youth or reserve side, in the F.A. Cup? if we dont get Halifax i wouldn't mind a premier team at the Wham, or even away if it was a top un. we aint gonna win the cup fer sure so good revenue is the best we can hope for imho.:)

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Couldn't agree more Cashy.
Can't see any benefit of drawing a 'minnow'.
For small clubs, round three is all about living the dream & that means landing a whopper, the bigger the better.
Yes, an away draw at any top premier club will probably mean an early exit, but it will guarantee two things - loadsa Wonga from a fully televised game and half the country willing us on!
Sorry, make that three things - being in round 4.
Come on you reds!
:mosher:

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Away at Old Trafford would do nicely.
According to Moaninho his team is even unluckier than Stanley at the moment. So, a share of a full house, a Billy Kee hat-trick, plus a last minute own-goal from Rooney, would be just dandy.
Who said the Cup was all about dreams?

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West Ham away again would be brilliant.

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Barrow or Port Vale away, heard it here first ;)

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:eek:??
Nurse, quick, the screens...

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Hey guys new ground for me. Interesting culture down there and i believe they do a mean pint of guinness.
Went to Fulham last saturday great day out watching a master class from FFC

BRING ON THE WALL

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[QUOTE=cashman;1182530]Would doubt if a premier team would play a youth or reserve side, in the F.A. Cup?

check to see who chelsea, arsenal, spurs and the two manchester clubs play in the side if they play non league or div, 1 or 2 teams in the cup. have a history of playing weakened sides.

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[QUOTE=monkey hanger;1182547]Yes, but those global corporate businesses have so many armchair fans who otherwise can never get to see their idols (I think that's the right spelling:rolleyes:) that they can get a good crowd anyway.
Newcastle away would be another good earner for Stanley as their fans would turn out to watch Cashy play, if he was wearing black & white stripes.

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Whatever the percentage is, that they get of a 75,000 gate, would be good for Stanley, and there is only one place where they will get that.

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preston/blackburn or bolton home or away

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We drew Bristol city away in the warm up draw

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Home to Luton not what i wanted but least its at home

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Oh well Luton make chuff all money but more than winnable

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If we can get past Luton we will be in for a decent chance of a good draw.

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I demand a recount :(

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Ok, at least we'll be in round 4. Luton are no match for us.

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We're gonna have to step up our current home form before we take anything for granted - & hopefully we can make the admission attractive enough to get a decent crowd on

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Disappointing draw Stevie G!
Had visions of being able to wear a 'We are they!' T-shirt at Anfield.
Still, could have been worse. Could have been Luton away!

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At least we're at home.
Be tough though as Luton are one of the better teams in league two,but it's winnable.
Due a bit of luck soon !!!!

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Way we have played this season, it may have been better.:D

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Cup draws are always a reminder of how far the dynamic duo have dragged us. Whoever thought on that fateful day in 1999 we would be upset to have drawn the mighty Luton Town in the third round proper?

Poor draw for both sides but again, both sides will be seeing the "winnable" aspect. The odds of drawing a giant increase round by round so hopefully common sense will prevail and the posters will get up early and cheap admission will be offered. Or at least some sort of "season ticket holders bring a friend" malarkey. Rovers and Burnley have distant away ties too so perhaps a few of these fans may make the pilgrimage to The Crown if enticed.

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Good summary alvin, tis a golden chance to attract a decent gate with sensible pricing.;)

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Luton isn't too bad. We're at home and it's very winnable. They'll be far more disappointed than we are.

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[QUOTE=cashman;1182565]Home to Luton

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[QUOTE=cashman;1182565]Home to Luton

the ticket touts will be having a field day. getting my tent out for an overnight camp out at the wham to purchase mine.

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Tenner a ticket ...

Priority on 4th round tickets given ...

Etc


Fill the ground up Andy

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Would be good - specially just after Christmas . . . . . .

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Not according to their forum, most thinking it's their ticket to the 4th round, then there's a few who are convinced it'll be frozen off & they'll have to travel up here on a Tuesday night

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Hardly a surprise, dont think we ever beaten em?:eek:

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Not here I don't think but we won at their place last season, I remember it well - very good day :)

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So do I, AccyMad, and we had Billy Kee and Crooks sitting with us in the away end.
Hope the Luton team are as arrogant as some of their fans and travel thinking the 4th round is already in the bag.

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Sorry Di didn't make it clear,i meant at the Wham.:o just hope our home form improves fer this un.

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Hope the Luton team are as arrogant as some of their fans and travel thinking the 4th round is already in the bag.[/QUOTE]

at least none of us have to live in luton no matter what the result. we,re all winners really.

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at least none of us have to live in luton no matter what the result. we,re all winners really.[/QUOTE]


Luton...' the land of eternal twilight ' !!.

Not a place one would choose to visit voluntarily?.

The worst Town with the worst soccer team who play at the worst stadium having the worst seats selling the worst pies....need I go on ?. Or are you convinced MH that I have no regard whatsoever for this abomination !...,masquerading as a thriving community .

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luton makes billingham and haverton hill look picturesque.

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Luton makes barrow look civilised

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if hell does exist it was based on luton.

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Hi, Neutral fan here heading down from Glasgow for this match.

I'm assuming tickets will be easy enough to come by from earlier posts, but where is the best part of the ground to go for atmosphere, etc?

Cheers.

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Clayton End, to the north of the pitch, amongst the Stanley fans. But you might not stay neutral for long! :)

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Only the Clayton End fer craic @ Atmosphere.;)

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Cheers for the replies, appreciated.

Clayton End it is then. Looking forward to it!

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However, should you prefer something a little more 'up-market' then can I direct your feet towards THE Main Stand !
Why ?, do I hear you ask. Well for a start the denizens are decidedly more classy. Indeed the very first one you are likely to meet seated just behind our Managers perch will be Clitheroes finest the effervescent Mab !, who will guess the gate for you in a trice !. Then you might notice that paragon of geniality Tommy McQueen, ardent fan and fount of Soccer knowledge, and all things to do with Pies !
If you are really lucky you might find yourself sitting ( Note sitting not standing) by FA19. Who will, during the match quote to you more Soccer tactics than you can shake a stick at !. Such a fascinating prospect ?.
But just ignore the morose looking couple sitting just behind him , they will be Yonmon and Yonmon jnr, whose never ending efforts at sad humour will make you wish you'd gone on the Clayton End in the first place !.
Wherever you stand or sit Alan....just enjoy the ride on the Red Rollercoaster with the rest of the Stanley family...you won't be disappointed !.

ps.... which I've forgotten !.

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Yonmons quite correct mate, but be warned, he cant tell Stork from Butter.;)

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Cheers. :D

Tempting as that sounds I might stick with the original suggestion of the Clayton end as I love a bit of terracing.

Also, my spread identifying skills are little better than mediocre so I really can't afford to be too judgemental in the butter/ Stork debate.

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Ticket details now on fishy site - no cheaper deals which is a shame given it's just after Christmas.
Season ticket holders have from today till Thursday to get theirs plus one extra if you want one, open sale from Friday - can't see it being a sell out tbh so won't be rushing to get mine :rolleyes:

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Not a hope in hell of a big gate.

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I was swithering about it but that's made up my mind. Not a chance.

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understandable mate.

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This is an "all pay" game. Not it isn't as a lot will swerve it now.

I know this is about getting a big gate receipt from the Luton fans, but not worth the bad will from fans used to paying £8.65 a game. We could have done with a big crowd to cheer us on to the 4th round, it will be like luton have home advantage now.

Economic myopia.

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disagree

its the 3rd round

the club have a minimal charge set by the fa - (will need to check what it is but mr.T will know)

a season ticket is only for league games

why do people expect hand outs?

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Do you not comprehend the idea of getting a big crowd behind Stanley by offering cheaper tickets. I would suggest the minimum is £10 as per the Woking game. But it is up to the clubs in reality to set the charge. I believe the club has missed a trick here and on a cold January Saturday a small crowd will ensue, unless the prices are reduced. It is NOT a handout, it is an incentive!
:confused:

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A tenner sounds about right for the minimum charge. That's the price for the Sunderland v Burnley tie

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The minimum is £10 for the third round, same as the first and second round, and fourth, firth and sixth for that matter. The price is at the home club's discretion, it aint worth double the last round is it?

Why would you need Mr T to check when you have internet access and it takes 20 secs to fins it out?

In my experience it is the club not the fans asking for hand outs, and loyalty should work both ways.

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it was never going to be a well attended game and to give it a chance the price should have been reduced just to get bums on seats and not discourage anyone from attending. the problem is common sense are two words that are never used in football and not just at stanley.

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Have just trailed up for me ticket, but had not took my season ticket ( silly sod) so was told no yeh must have it, most people up yon know me, also i had I.D. on me,so could easily be checked, but was not asked for it.:( well sod em, i aint trailing back up, so will MISS the match, they have no idea how NOT to offend people, its not rocket science.

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Why didn't you just show the ID? They can't go round giving anyone a ticket who says they have a season ticket

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Simple i didn't cos its common sense to ask, summat you seem to lack.:rolleyes: its all about getting people through the gates.

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Also another reason i didn't cos was told they had to scan the bar code on the season ticket, real helpful i dont think.:(

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Why does it matter if it's for the Clayton end as they are on public sale according to the website. Only seats are restricted.

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they are not bothered because it will be a sell out.

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Exactly.:rolleyes:

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Cashy! For heavens sake ... it's the next round of The FA Cup. You know you don't want to miss it! You'll only be sat at home wondering what's happening. And we might even win! Or failing that at least score. Don't do a DAV and not go to the game! Get yourself back up there ( with your season ticket) and support your team. We need you mate, get a ticket......😉

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Not a chance mate sorry, Its a lesson these clowns need to learn,

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Since we had a new MD running the show common sense has been replaced by delusional greed. Cashy is a long time well known fan, Surely a little common courtesy and respect should have been employed. I would have asked had he any other ID and checked against the database to see if it matched, (assuming they have a database) Then I would have sold him a ticket. Stanley do not do public relations well at all. They used to. I won't be going to this game as it is over priced. The Club are burying their head in the sand and driving fans away. Why pay £20 to watch Stanley play Luton when you can watch a premier club play for £10. Even now the penny or pound won't have dropped. We need a proper decent human manager with people skills, They seem to be lacking at Stanley. Sorry for the whinge but I think my feelings on the MD at Stanley are well known. We are now suffering as a result. The problem is so easily solved it is embarrassing having to write about it. I fully support Cashy and anyone else who decides to give this match a miss. This is the only language some people at the club understand, The real loser is the club.

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cashy the ticket sales staff are given directives on the sale of tickets, the ticket sales staff are fairly new to the job, had they been more experience they most probably would have been more amenable to your situation, being a season ticket holder like you I can't see its the price of a one of cup game expense that's deterring you from buying a ticket but more the insensitive way you situation was dealt with, best regards I'll have a drink waiting for you on the 7th if you change your mind mate

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Yer quite correct mate, its the ridiculous way it was handled and ta but i will have to pass on yer kind offer.;)

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I don't recall ever seeing you at the match, please self identify

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I feel sorry for Andy Holt, hes pouring good money into our great little club, and those guiding the ship, dont seem to be able to hold a pee up in a brewery,:rolleyes: The sensible tactic should be to attract more fans, not lose the few they got, its really pathetic in my view.

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probebly trying to get in the record books for the lowest attendance by a league club in the fa cup third round. we had an earlier thread on how to increase our gates. that,ll be quiet for a while now i think.

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please attend the game

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Is that the alternative strategy to not charging £20? Eh, No!

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haven,t decided what to do yet. started reffing again on saturday afternoon so it could be the choice of forking out 15 quid or receiving 30 pound match fee.

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Any chance you could ref the game ;) :D

:) :) :)

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Whilst we all have different views lets remember ASFC are in the 3rd Round of the FA Cup. Most of us can remember playing Colchester at this stage in 2003/4 (?) with almost 4000 home fans in attendance.

This will be a "full blooded" match with 2 teams believing they can make R4. Whilst we're both in L2 I'm sure it won't be contested by 2 line ups of squad players. There's also £67k in prize money for the winners

I'm told when the Board set the prices they took into account that ASFC will be paying out around £10k in matches expenses and will only receive 45% of the nett profit.

Every penny of income counts at ASFC and additional match revenue can add to the playing budget for the January window.

Surely it's better for match revenue to pay the running costs and allow Andy Holt's investments to go to providing the infra-structure for the long term future??:)

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I think all our fans know how much every penny counts at Stanley, trouble is at this time of year especially every penny counts at home too & if it would've been possible to make the game slightly cheaper, not only would it have helped out our loyal fans but could also have boosted the gate by tempting some neutrals &/or Rovers & Burnley fans whose teams are both playing down south that day.
I know it's not the club's fault that we've drawn such an unattractive fixture but with a bit of tweaking maybe it could've been marketed to make it more so, just my opinion

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Reckon most people know every penny of income counts, which is why office staff treating fans like rubbish is stupid.:(

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I hope MR T will report back to the powers that be that a big trick has been missed. They want us to £20 to watch a match against a team we have never beaten at home. We have to believe but the club need to be more aware of the stresses and other commitments people have at this time of year. A Tenner would have been tempting to other fans. When long time true supporters are making these comments then the Management need to be listening. We are all behind the club and the team despite having a whinge and a moan. We do make constructive suggestions as well. f we have a gate of 4000 I will show my backside on the town hall steps. If the club are serious about increasing the attendance then listen to the fans. Accountants know the cost of opening the club but very little about the value of making it cost effective to attend. Given the way the club has handled customer services and relations shows a lack of nounce. I don't know how often these in charge need to be told before they grasp the real problem.

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It would appear that the board think more about trying to make money out of a big away support than attract more home fans and neutrals.

And as for Mr T's pathetic comparison between a non league Stanley competing in the cup against league opposition with a chance of winning and another game against Luton who are in the same league and we have played umpteen times. are the club really that out of touch?

And as for ticketing, I was at the Cheltenham game and wanted to buy a Blackpool ticket but I couldn't because they were only on sale during office hours. Way to go because that came within a whisker of one less ticket sold. And as for paying with a card, you have to pay in the shop then take the receipt to the ticket booth. Who came up with that bright idea, or is it a case that I am lucky I can buy with a card?

Sometimes I wonder why I put the effort in.

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Come on you lot. We are in the 3rd round and 90.%likely to triumph in an exciting thriller and be in the 4th round and draw a massive club like Leeds.

Everything else is trivial.

Just get yourselves down on the day and enjoy the occasion. If you end up spending an extra 5 mins with unfathonable beauracracy I'm sure you will cope.

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I agree. Luton at home, never beaten them at the Crown Ground. David versus Goliath, our team on a poor run of form. We've no chance. ...and I can't wait for 2017. I'll be there.....COME ON STANLEY......

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The club have missed another trick

If they publicised buying a 3rd round ticket will guarantee you a 4th round ticket, they would shift a lot more tickets

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The exact same "policy" as Woking!! I'll mention it to Coley; it won't be popular!!;)

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always remember 1000 paying 20 quid is better than 1999 paying 10. the ecomomy of fools.

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If they dont get their asses in gear and start treating fans properly, i shall even consider NOT renewing my season ticket.some may put up with the crap MrT and the staff are serving up, this kid wont.I know a few more than me that have been really annoyed with this ticket farce for other reasons than mine.

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I think the club would snatch those figures off you MH.

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dont let the barstewards get you down cashy. the club is bigger than all of em. not happy myself this season for various reasons but don,t cut yoor nose off etc. remember you could be a york city fan.

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Not if the 1999 buy food, drink, programmes, merchandise, come back for more games and bring pals etc.

That would make it the economics of the short sighted.

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If we get knocked out will it still give priority for tickets for the game that might have been is it's man utd :D

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Come on Cashy - every organisation makes cock ups. Maybe it's due to a dozy pillock? Maybe the system needs a bit of fixing? I'm sure they are not going out to deliberately **** you off.

I am as prone to losing perspective and patience as the next man so I'm probably being hypocritical to suggest you rethink your recent experience.

My experience has been that Stanley is a wonderful club with loads of upsides and the occasional downside. Keep the faith.

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Its not just me i know of 2 people that called in the shop on sat, Both live a considerable distance away, one went in early there was 3 attendants in and NO customers, he asked for a cup ticket and was told to come back at 5-00, how ridiculous is that? I know this for fact as he always stands with our group.

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Cashy;

The Shop staff don't sell tickets; only certain people ( not even me, thank goodness) are permitted and all monies have to be reconciled to the WhatMore accounting systems.

Loads of things are different at the Wham; individuals can view them as they think fit.

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Thats fair enough,and the reason for the changes i understand and are not for on here, But commonsense MUST come into play, the people who travel long distance to see Stanley cannot be expected to come around at 5-00 on match day, when they got to travel and some cases a train to catch, How can stanley expect to increase attendances pulling daft stuff like this? also the fact i couldnt be sold a standing ticket last tuesday cos i stupidly forgot my season ticket, is beyond belief to me, the fact i'm a season ticket holder could easily have been checked, instead i was told come back with yer season ticket!! in fact you know thats true, cos we spoke to each other when i was going in,as you were leaving.