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[Albion] FA Cup quarter final v Grimsby Sun 19th March 2.15
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Dirty Dave
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Final push - 180 left. Expect last night's result will help this through to a sell out
Dirty Dave
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Numerous other seats, mostly singles and disabled have popped up around the ground now
Long time lurker here. I've just registered to thank HHGull for the heads up on parking, I've just managed to grab a space.
Back in the day I was a North Stand regular @ the Goldstone. These days, because of other commitments, we only go to Friendlies and Cup games (including the less fashionable ones) so we are fans with a purchase history.
I'd also like to thank everyone who posts the number of tickets available - that's great info for those of us nervously waiting for our fan category to become available.
Back in the day I was a North Stand regular @ the Goldstone. These days, because of other commitments, we only go to Friendlies and Cup games (including the less fashionable ones) so we are fans with a purchase history.
I'd also like to thank everyone who posts the number of tickets available - that's great info for those of us nervously waiting for our fan category to become available.
Jack Straw
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260 left now.
brighton_tom
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- Jul 23, 2008
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Sunday is going to be buzzing! Packed stadium, Albion mojo through the roof after last night, and a Wembley game up for grabs!!
I’ve been wondering this, myself. Grimsby’s game against Wolves in the 1939 semi-final remains Old Trafford’s record attendance to this day, so it would be quite apt if we helped break the record at the Amex too.
According to Wiki the current record is 31,746 (some 54 less than official capacity) against Chelsea earlier this season. Is that correct?
According to Wiki the current record is 31,746 (some 54 less than official capacity) against Chelsea earlier this season. Is that correct?
Yes, I think so - every ticket bought specifically for the game (and at fairly short notice, so changes of plans unlikely), plus the need for only a tiny segregation strip, should mean a record.
I'm sure there have been other sell outs that actually have more or less all seats taken up as well but probably not in the 31,800 configuration. Not a spare seat to be had against Wigan in our end but I suspect there will have been empties in theirs. Pretty sure all the home playoff games in the Championship would have been sold out tickets / bums on seats too. Chelsea was pretty full this season, odd pairs here and there but that was it.
We always report tickets sold as the attendance, rather than actual people in the ground. There has quite often been a number of gaps for games with a 31000 + "attendance". That said, I remember that Chelsea game being rammed because of Potter coming back. However, I do agree with @Brighton Lines and @hans kraay fan club that this will probably be the most actual people in the Amex for a game.
That’s cool. Looking forward to being a part of it.
We - and I mean players and fans - are going to have to alter our mindset a little. Last night was visceral at times with a lot of banter but it was mostly us making the noise after the Nigels shut up once we'd scored, with the obvious exception of setting off a mini bomb.
This is going to be replaced with nearly double the amount of away fans making a din in what is their cup final, with inflatable haddock everywhere and nothing to lose. We - the fans - need to contribute to that atmosphere and not get lost in the carnival. The players have to be backed from the off. And the players can't think "job done" just because we finally beat Palace and are now against a League Two team. They have to be on their A game again because it will be up against 11 never-say-die opponents.
I have to say I can't wait. It's what the Cup is all about. But no one should start to look for Wembley hotels just now. We, as a club, have a job to do, and we have to adapt quickly to what will be a very different game from last night.
This is going to be replaced with nearly double the amount of away fans making a din in what is their cup final, with inflatable haddock everywhere and nothing to lose. We - the fans - need to contribute to that atmosphere and not get lost in the carnival. The players have to be backed from the off. And the players can't think "job done" just because we finally beat Palace and are now against a League Two team. They have to be on their A game again because it will be up against 11 never-say-die opponents.
I have to say I can't wait. It's what the Cup is all about. But no one should start to look for Wembley hotels just now. We, as a club, have a job to do, and we have to adapt quickly to what will be a very different game from last night.
Change at Barnham
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When you look at the clips of how loud the Grimsby fans were at Southampton it should be an incredible atmosphere.
Based on that, it's almost certain they will be making a lot more noise than our fans and I doubt it will make any difference if they are losing.
Based on that, it's almost certain they will be making a lot more noise than our fans and I doubt it will make any difference if they are losing.
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Yes. For a long time I always felt the Crystal Palace play off match held the record 'real' crowd despite the 30,000 published attendances. But with extra seats, I guess this might be it now.
brighton_tom
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- Jul 23, 2008
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192 left... Rather than all of these being in a remaining few blocks as per this morning, they're spread around the stadium. How's that happened? The ticket exchange isnt open..
Bob!
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- Jul 5, 2003
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There won't be a Ticket Exchange for this game. Season tickets are not valid for cup games.