[Football] Millwall FA Cup Quarter Final Confirmed as Sunday 17th 2pm on BBC (merged threads)

[DavidRyder]

Although I do have 3 tickets for this game I hope going forward if for any reason we do play millwall then on “Sussex police advice “ we only give them 2200


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And cover up the front seats and make them sit in the back rows...

 

[Dick Swiveller]

Although I do have 3 tickets for this game I hope going forward if for any reason we do play millwall then on “Sussex police advice “ we only give them 2200


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I agree but unlikely. Without reopening the other thread, I am not going to go so not having enough tickets won't affect me but the principle is appalling in my eyes. It isn't historic bad behaviour from us that this police decision is based on. And Millwall's 'thing' is their intimidating crowd that probably does have an effect on some away teams. A league game is probably different as they can be as quiet as other teams but in a big cup game, the away team need as much support as they can get to counteract the home support.

 

[DavidRyder]

I agree but unlikely. Without reopening the other thread, I am not going to go so not having enough tickets won't affect me but the principle is appalling in my eyes. It isn't historic bad behaviour from us that this police decision is based on. And Millwall's 'thing' is their intimidating crowd that probably does have an effect on some away teams. A league game is probably different as they can be as quiet as other teams but in a big cup game, the away team need as much support as they can get to counteract the home support.

Hopefully our boys will get an early goal or 2 to shut them up!

 

[dazzer6666]

Although I do have 3 tickets for this game I hope going forward if for any reason we do play millwall then on “Sussex police advice “ we only give them 2200


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How many did they bring last time (including the 20 or so fat blokes that tried to waddle into the SW corner) ?

 

[Wilko]

It really is outrageous that the poor behaviour of a section of their fans over a sustained period is rewarded with a reduced away capacity, thereby giving them an advantage.

Exactly, The away fans should have the whole stand and the home end corners nearest the away stand should be taken away from THEM for their poor behaviour.

 

[drew]

Is that all??!! I hadn't realised so many people had so many points! I do hope there's things going on in the background to open the lower tier then...

Trouble is that when you are in the top tier club then you have to work hard to stay there!!!

 

[SUA Seagull]

From Paul Barber: 'It’s very unlikely we will get the lower tier. I’m expecting our allocation to be confirmed at around 2,200 although we have obviously asked for the maximum possible.'

It was rotten luck that we got drawn away to the club with the worst away fans’ ticket allocation amongst those still left in the FA Cup but doubly infuriating that a large number of loyal Albion fans look like they'll miss out because of the restricted ticket allocation due solely to Millwall fans’ poor disciplinary record, through no fault of BHAFC.

A double whammy for us which will surely deprive many Albion fans from attending the QF.

Let’s hope PB continues to press for the maximum allocation and that more Albion fans can be accommodated, although from the tone of the above PB quote that seems unlikely.

 

[DavidRyder]

Trouble is that when you are in the top tier club then you have to work hard to stay there!!!

And you fully deserve your chance, no grumbles! Hoping I can win the 'queue' lottery on Monday...

 

[Milano]

I thought FA rules were 15% of capacity for away fans in the cup?
This can be reduced by the police but not the home club.
The away club can always not take the full 15% as per our agreement with Palace last season but it doesn’t sound like we are trying to do that. So if it’s not the police then Millwall can’t refuse without being in breach of the rules. Chuck therm out!!!!

 

[Driver8]

Hopefully our boys will get an early goal or 2 to shut them up!

3 would be better given our recent record.

 

[Wozza]

From Paul Barber:

'It’s very unlikely we will get the lower tier. I’m expecting our allocation to be confirmed at around 2,200 although we have obviously asked for the maximum possible.'

Burger it

Follow up question: Why is there such a large gap between loyalty points for day one and day two sales?

Going to be thousands and thousands of us trying to get one of ~800 tickets on Monday. :-(

 

[Gazwag]

Sales are slowing down 740 left now

Although the phone and in person sales start in half an hour so I would guess another surge then

 

[Giraffe]

It isn't historic bad behaviour from us that this police decision is based on. And Millwall's 'thing' is their intimidating crowd that probably does have an effect on some away teams. A league game is probably different as they can be as quiet as other teams but in a big cup game, the away team need as much support as they can get to counteract the home support.

Totally agree with this, it can't be right that the home team benefit from historic bad behaviour by their fans. Very odd indeed, and if the FA had any balls they would do something about it.

Follow up question: Why is there such a large gap between loyalty points for day one and day two sales?

Going to be thousands and thousands of us trying to get one of ~800 tickets on Monday. :-(

Amazed this hasn't been mentioned until now. It is a very large gap. I'm in the top tier so I'm alright Jack, but if I was at the top of the second tier I would feel a bit hard down be to be thrown in with a lot more people for the few remaining seats tomorrow.

 

[jonny.rainbow]

346 points means I’m likely to miss out.

Never thought I’d see the day when demand was greater than supply for Millwall away.

 

[Joe Gatting's Dad]

top tier points are always set so that all who apply will be guaranteed a ticket so long as they buy on the first day - others follow according to availability

 

[dazzer6666]

346 points means I’m likely to miss out.

Never thought I’d see the day when demand was greater than supply for Millwall away.

Make sure you're in the queue before 9am with more than one device logged on.......................worked for me a few times when I wanted to get another ticket for someone who was in 2nd tier at the same time as my own.

 

[Napper]

It really is outrageous that the poor behaviour of a section of their fans over a sustained period is rewarded with a reduced away capacity, thereby giving them an advantage.

and our fans , doesn't help barber using the bbc and media to highlight our odd things like we are in the 1970s

cant have it both ways

 

[Giraffe]

Make sure you're in the queue before 9am with more than one device logged on.......................worked for me a few times when I wanted to get another ticket for someone who was in 2nd tier at the same time as my own.

Agreed, in fact I never failed to get a ticket that way.

That said this is tight allocation so wont be many up for grabs. 689 left at the moment so looks as though you'll be fine if you get in early enough.

 

[Dick Swiveller]

and our fans , doesn't help barber using the bbc and media to highlight our odd things like we are in the 1970s

cant have it both ways

Can't have what both ways? I know Barber is your bugbear but this isn't unique to us - the Met Police obviously can't/won't allow the full stand to be used by away fans.

https://millwall-forum.vitalfootbal...ell-out-crowd-time-for-the-club-to-act.30170/

Whatever decision the police make will have nothing do do with Barber or our fans.

 

[Napper]

Can't have what both ways? I know Barber is your bugbear but this isn't unique to us - the Met Police obviously can't/won't allow the full stand to be used by away fans.

https://millwall-forum.vitalfootbal...ell-out-crowd-time-for-the-club-to-act.30170/

Whatever decision the police make will have nothing do do with Barber or our fans.

just saying , people moaning about millwall etc. I'm saying when the police assess if to give us more , articles with Barber highlighting things as if we have issues with anti social behaviour will contribute to this.

Cant have both ways in one praising Barbers media mission and at the same time bleating about tickets we get given