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Title: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Ardiles on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 08:52:50 I'm more excited by this than anyone my age really has a right to be. I feel a sweepstake coming on. It's been a while since we played Middlesbrough. I think it's going to be them.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Ralphy on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 09:13:20 Home to Man City
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: sheepshagger on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 09:13:50 Away to Man City :)
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 09:18:00 I recon it will be away to Southampton.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Nomoreheroes on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 09:20:58 Away to West Ham
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Ardiles on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 09:27:16 I'm more excited by this than anyone my age really has a right to be. I feel a sweepstake coming on. It's been a while since we played Middlesbrough. I think it's going to be them. I should have been more specific...away to Middlesbrough. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Samdy Gray on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 09:28:48 You know it's going to be Stevenage away.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: china red on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 09:35:01 Norwich at home
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Costanza on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 09:48:28 Newcastle United or Sunderland away.
If I say it so many times, you never know, it might happen. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Abrahammer on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 09:50:30 Either a winnable tie against a lower league team or a big boy at home.
I would die a little inside if its Barnsley away Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: stfcinbmth on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 09:50:38 I recon it will be away to Southampton. I'd like Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Processed Beats on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 09:50:39 North west prem team away please.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: leefer on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 09:50:46 Third round draw......Paolo its paolo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chelsea away....day in the West End with about 5000 others. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: chalkies_shorts on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 09:58:46 I should think there are a number of clubs hoping they don't draw us. For once I think we'll get a decent draw. The sun is shining on us at the moment.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: tans on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 10:04:04 Bet its anticlimax salisbury or grimsby
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: nochee on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 10:04:32 Bristol city at home.....and we crush them
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: london_red on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 10:23:14 Trip to a London prem side would be ideal.
Fulham away a few years ago remains one of the most enjoyable defeats I've ever been to. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Matchworn Shirts on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 10:25:04 Trip to a London prem side would be ideal. Fulham away a few years ago remains one of the most enjoyable defeats I've ever been to. Andy Johnson "you'll never play for Swindon" Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Reg Smeeton on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 10:27:43 It's been many a long year since we pulled a plum home draw in the 3 rd round of the FA Cup, having won through rounds 1 and 2. In fact in my 50 odd years of support, I can't recall a single instance....you could say we're about due, but it's just the odds are heavily stacked against it.
I suppose the last instance of a home draw against one of the traditional large clubs of England, was v Villa under Hoddle, but of course that was the 5th round so more chance of it happening and we entered at the 3rd round. The last instance of a large club at the CG having started from R1 would be when we had Spurs in 78/80, but that was the 4th round. Little do we know that day that both Hoddle and Ardiles would play for and manage the club :) So Barnsley away it is.... Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Gnasher on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 10:28:20 A Prem side would obviously be good. I remember going to the Everton game when Culverhouse got sent off in the first 5 minutes, so perhaps another shot at Everton would be nice.
But you just know it's going to be Bradford or Oldham away :cry: Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Ardiles on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 10:29:59 I just love the fact we're still in the hat. Even though they weren't one of the very top sides, I still have great memories of a packed County Ground for the Coventry tie.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: fatbasher on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 10:50:12 The most important thing for OUR club is money/promotion.
So as it's a given we have to have money to go forward I'd like to point out that the further we progress in the cup the greater the the returns, obviously. By that I mean each round gives us a bigger cash prize from the FA and also the better chance of a mouth watering premier club and TV money. My preferred tie would be someone like Salisbury home or away purely to progress into a richer vein of cash return. More or less a nailed on win with the possibility of a TV slot. Definitely do not need someone like Watford or even Bristol City away, I'm not sure we'd muller City second time around. Final thought, if we draw a premier side the only chance I can see of us realistically getting through would be to have a lower 1/3 side at home. If we're gonna crash and burn to a premier side then one of the top 6 away is my preferred choice. WHU home or away will put us on TV without a doubt. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 10:57:48 We have had many great 3rd round ties, some at home and some away.
It wasn't until Reg said that about the top flight side in the 3rd round at home I haden't realised that until then but yes looking back there hasn't been one in my lifetime. So surely we are overdue one? I very fondly remember the Spurs game in the 4th round even though I was crammed in the Town End in a 26,000 crowd and could barely breathe, a wonderful atmosphere, I miss those days. I think truly that we fear no one at the moment and on our day could beat anyone with a little bit of luck, especially knowing that a lot of the BIGGER clubs would not play their first team for such a tie as Man Ure did against Palarse in the week. Bring it on. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: leefer on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 10:59:39 We have had many great 3rd round ties, some at home and some away. It wasn't until Reg said that about the top flight side in the 3rd round at home I haden't realised that until then but yes looking back there hasn't been one in my lifetime. So surely we are overdue one? I very fondly remember the Spurs game in the 4th round even though I was crammed in the Town End in a 26,000 crowd and could barely breathe, a wonderful atmosphere, I miss those days. I think truly that we fear no one at the moment and on our day could beat anyone with a little bit of luck, especially knowing that a lot of the BIGGER clubs would not play their first team for such a tie as Man Ure did against Palarse in the week. Bring it on. And the replay where we led untill Gerry Armstrong grabbed two late winners. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 11:01:21 I think truly that we fear no one at the moment and on our day could beat anyone with a little bit of luck, especially knowing that a lot of the BIGGER clubs would not play their first team for such a tie as Man Ure did against Palarse in the week. Bring it on. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Reg Smeeton on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 11:03:02 We have had many great 3rd round ties, some at home and some away. It wasn't until Reg said that about the top flight side in the 3rd round at home I haden't realised that until then but yes looking back there hasn't been one in my lifetime. So surely we are overdue one? I very fondly remember the Spurs game in the 4th round even though I was crammed in the Town End in a 26,000 crowd and could barely breathe, a wonderful atmosphere, I miss those days. I think truly that we fear no one at the moment and on our day could beat anyone with a little bit of luck, especially knowing that a lot of the BIGGER clubs would not play their first team for such a tie as Man Ure did against Palarse in the week. Bring it on. We've not had one of these modern ties yet, where a Blackburn or Bolton or someone, pitch up and essentially forfeit the game... Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Matchworn Shirts on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 11:03:33 Reading away
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Boeta on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 11:28:17 given the belief in the squad the hudds and this win will have given them, there won't be many games which aren't either a) winnable or b) a big money spinner
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Benzel on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 11:32:24 Cheltenham away.
I want Newcastle away though, I've always wanted to see us play there. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Bedford Red on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 11:32:58 i think we'll get Man U away, i'd love West Ham at home though...
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: flammableBen on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 11:35:35 Numbers to watch out for
1, 9, 12, 23, 24, 25, 34, 42, 45, 48, 63 Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Reg Smeeton on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 11:41:23 Cheltenham away. :( I feel it in my bones...just didn't want to say it out loud for fear of tempting providence.. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 11:43:23 It's ok, I've just seen it in a vision.
Wigan (H) Nice draw, winnable, should be on TV I would have thought. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Ralphy on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 12:30:22 I'm not afraid of anyone after watching us yesterday.
Bring on Chelsea, Man City, Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool. Any of em ! Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: RedRag on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 12:31:42 Love to get the scum back to the County Ground.......oh, wait a minute
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Posh Red on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 12:48:40 It won't be AFC Totton then
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Ralphy on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 12:49:40 It won't be AFC Totton then They're making the gas heads look good. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: STFC4LIFE on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 12:52:37 A big London side away would be good.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Bosey on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 12:55:26 A big London side away would be good. Chelsea! We can beat them easily. We could probably do the gunners as well. Might struggle against Spurs. :D Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Nijholts Nuts on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 12:57:02 I'd quite like to dick on Leeds again in actual fact.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Ardiles on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 13:01:13 Echoing a few posts above, London away days are usually good value - although having had Fulham, Palace and Barnet all in recent years, perhaps we're not due another one for a while yet. Spurs, however, would be amazing...mainly because I work with a good few Spurs fans and the build up at work would be brilliant. I also have very happy memories of our trip to White Hart Lane in the Prem season and would love the opportunity to go back.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: wiggy on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 13:04:47 Really hoping for a home tie - Salisbury would be good.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: dell returns on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 13:10:40 A winnable home tie, our standard or just a bit above, I'd like to see us go on a cup run for a change instead of a big club and out of the competition we go at this stage (or another giant killing act at our expense).
Fulham away was a great day out but also the end of the road. To be in the draw for the next round is quite exciting and like this thread trying to anticipate who you are going to get is all part of that. My prediction Shrewsbury, Crawley or Charlton. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Nemo on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 13:18:15 Would like a bottom of the Premiership side who won't take the competition seriously but would still be a nice day out.
Maybe West Brom, would be nice to see Cox again. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: matt_jada on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 13:27:27 Man u, Chelsea, Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool @ home on the telly please.
I have a feeling it will be Cheltenham away or some other obscure league one/two side away. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: cheltred69 on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 13:37:51 We have had many great 3rd round ties, some at home and some away. It wasn't until Reg said that about the top flight side in the 3rd round at home I haden't realised that until then but yes looking back there hasn't been one in my lifetime. So surely we are overdue one? Bring it on. Last one was probably Arsenal in 1972 - within some our lifetimes Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: leefer on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 13:40:12 That brought in our highest ever home attendance and a 2-0 defeat.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 13:51:33 Last one was probably Arsenal in 1972 - within some our lifetimes Not with us having played in the first 2 rounds to qualify. We were a 2nd Div side then so were straight in the hat in the 3rd round. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 13:59:43 Last one was probably Arsenal in 1972 - within some our lifetimes I think the last time we qualified for round 3 and got a top division team in the 3rd round at home was to Coventry 22nd Jan 1966 which coincidentally was 30 days before I was born! I could be wrong about that though I am not sure if Coventry were promoted that season or the previous season. Reg? Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Bewster on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:02:55 Its going to be Sheff Utd
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Freddies Ferret on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:08:17 Chelsea or Spurs Away would be lovely
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: leefer on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:08:50 Funny feeling it will be Southampton..dont know why :hmmm:
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: jonny72 on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:13:25 It's all about the money - an away game at one of the top 6 PL teams could easily be worth £200k. Which I assume would mean we can sign some better players in January as it would be factored in to our wage cap for the remainder of the season.
If we don't get the money spinning away tie then as shit a team as possible at home for an easy route to the 4th round. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Posh Red on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:20:50 For purely selfish reasons I would like Peterborough away (or maybe Stevenage).
Otherwise it would be nice to get a trip to one of the top 6 in the Premier league, or a home draw against a struggling league 1 or championship team. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Ralphy on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:23:49 If we're being selfish, I'll take Tamworth away.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:24:48 I want Reading.
Either home or away. Only other guy in my halls who is actually into football and supports a team is a reading fan. I want to dick them so I can rub it in his face for the next 3 years. Immature cunt I am. :) Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:26:59 I will willingly take Tamworth at home please.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Summerof69 on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:36:48 I don't know why but I can sense a big draw at home. We're due...and with the PdC factor it'll be on TV.
But I'll quite happily take Reading, West Brom or West Ham. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: hobnob on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:38:56 Not long to go now . . . . . .
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Freddies Ferret on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:40:24 here we go :)
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: jonny72 on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:42:22 What number are we?
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Ardiles on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:43:03 What number are we?
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: flammableBen on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:43:08 48
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: flammableBen on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:43:42 Man City vs Man united
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Freddies Ferret on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:44:04 fuck me city vs united
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Freddies Ferret on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:48:41 some good teams left
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: flammableBen on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:49:56 At home against.... Wigan
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: bigbobjoylove on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:50:04 Lovely stuff.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: stfcinbmth on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:50:09 Winnable
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:50:10 Very winnable.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Chubbs on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:50:19 that will do.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Freddies Ferret on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:50:25 good tie happy with that
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: DiV on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:50:45 blue and white again!
fate doesnt want us to wear that white shirt does it? Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:50:49 Well well well a Premier League side at home, the hoodoo is broke!
Not a bad tie at all, well beatable at the CG. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Summerof69 on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:50:49 Definately winnable...
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Ardiles on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:50:58 Not sure it's possible to have a less attractive Prem fixture than that...but I'll take it. We'll get a decent crowd for that.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: leefer on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:51:12 Premiership team!!!.....wrong one though >:(
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:51:19 It's ok, I've just seen it in a vision. Wigan (H) Nice draw, winnable, should be on TV I would have thought. For a reasonable fee I will give you next week's lottery numbers 8) Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: LJ9 on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:51:40 Brilliant tie. So so winnable!!!
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Ardiles on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:51:45 OST is the winner!
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: bigbobjoylove on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:53:14 Southend will a possible away day at Liverpool. If they win the replay, no excuses about not affording Timlin.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: stfcinbmth on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:53:24 Could be televised somewhere too
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Summerof69 on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:54:35 The last time we played Wigan we beat them 2-1, but we should've scored 5. They won the division that season.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: london_red on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:54:40 Shame there's some other good ties in there, be unlikely for us to be on the telly now I'd have thought.
Happy with the draw though, very winnable sure PdC will have the players up for it. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Gnasher on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:55:35 I'll have some of that. That's certainly winnable.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: stfcinbmth on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:56:21 Shame there's some other good ties in there, be unlikely for us to be on the telly now I'd have thought Don't necessarily have to be televised here Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: suttonred on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:58:21 Not a bad draw that. Sure it will be televised just because of the PDC factor. Definetely winnable, but a draw would be good, I've not been to wigans ground
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Abrahammer on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:58:37 Home game, check
Prem team, check Winnable game, check Perfect draw Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:59:13 Don't necessarily have to be televised here Indeed, there should a be a stream somewhere I would have thought. Having said that, the only real nailed down live game in this country is Man C v Man U.Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Posh Red on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 14:59:45 blue and white again! fate doesnt want us to wear that white shirt does it? Only at Wembley :) Premier league team at home, and one that's not in the best of form. Has to be a chance of an upset Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: ronnie21 on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 15:01:08 Man City vs Man united I'll bet Ferguson is on the 'phone right now to the FA complaining, it's not supposed to happen like that he'll say, you know if we have to be away it has to be an easy tie!! It's a biggie, forget about us and Wigan on the box!!Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Arriba on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 15:02:50 A bit disapointed to be honest. Poorly supported club and not the glamour tie i hoped for.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Langers on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 15:04:08 Decent draw, reckon we have a decent chance against them.
Wouldn't mid getting a replay either, never been to Wigan. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: stfcinbmth on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 15:04:46 It's a biggie, forget about us and Wigan on the box!! There will be more than one tie on the box Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: hobnob on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 15:06:01 Are you seriously saying a manc derby is bigger than a town game?
I question you sanity sir soapy tit wank Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Costanza on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 15:08:28 Forget us hard to please fans.
I reckon our players will be both happy and well-up for Wigan at the CG. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Arriba on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 15:09:33 no chance of us being televised. I can say that without even seeing the rest of the draw.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Ardiles on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 15:12:34 I remember their fans at the CG during their Div Three (or whatever it was called at that point) title season. Hardly any of them, and hardly made a peep all game. Classic example of a club who are only where they are because their benefactor purchased their Premiership place.
Very little respect for Wigan. Waste of Premiership place, in my view. I'd love to turn them over. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Boeta on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 15:13:52 like everyone else, i was dreaming of a london prem team away but we will get a crowd of 10k and it winnable
4 games on tv so gotta be a good chance: obv manc derby, then rovers v villa, us v wigan and one other.. maybe mk v qpr? Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: reeves4england on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 15:15:19 Not the kind of draw most will have hoped for, but for me it's not too bad seeing as I can't make the game anyway. If we go out, I've not missed anything (like a trip to Old Trafford or Chelsea). If we go through then hopefully I'll get to see us against a big team in the 4th round!
Definitely winnable, especially if Wigan come with the wrong attitude. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: reeves4england on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 15:16:22 like everyone else, i was dreaming of a london prem team away but we will get a crowd of 10k and it winnable Fleetwood vs Blackpool would be in with a shout if it happens4 games on tv so gotta be a good chance: obv manc derby, then rovers v villa, us v wigan and one other.. maybe mk v qpr? Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 15:20:41 I am sure that it will be watchable on T'Internet as was the Udders game was, as many countries take live feeds from games, not just the ones live on UK TV.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: sonicyouth on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 15:26:57 It's ok, I've just seen it in a vision. Wigan (H) Nice draw, winnable, should be on TV I would have thought. Do you have next weeks lottery numbers? Wigan at home is one of the shittest draws possible. Unlikely to progress, few will travel from Wigan and won't get locals interested so no extra money. edit: I can't understand why people think we'll get a big (or a sizeable increase on a L2 game) attendance for this one, Wigan have about 8 fans and nobody around Swindon will see that name and rush out to buy tickets for it. Even another Premier League team like Swansea would have been a bigger draw as they always bring a good number to the CG. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 15:30:39 A great draw in my opinion.
Was thinking a Championship side away from home so I am pleased. Lets just pull a decent crowd now !! Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: SirWinston on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 15:34:14 Pretty decent draw as far as I can tell. Home to a Premier League team is never going to be a bad one. Wigan may not exactly be one of the glamour clubs, but they're still a Prem Team.
Should be a decent crowd (from Swindon) and I fancy us to have a good go at them. We'll still be underdogs, but an upset is definitely possible. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Keroooosh on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 15:36:56 Tickets should be discounted for this one, £10 an adult to try and make a big crowd!
Wigan will only bring 200 or so, so will need lots of town fans in the CG! Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Boeta on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 15:39:00 edit: I can't understand why people think we'll get a big (or a sizeable increase on a L2 game) attendance for this one, Wigan have about 8 fans and nobody around Swindon will see that name and rush out to buy tickets for it. Even another Premier League team like Swansea would have been a bigger draw as they always bring a good number to the CG. because people will think they are half a chance of witnessing a prem team losing in the fa cup. there will be 9-10kTitle: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: hobnob on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 15:40:19 Should not need to rely on Wigan bringing loads - up to Town fans to show up and create some atmosphere and help us get through which is definitely possible!
Confidence is a big factor in football and we have it right now and thy don't!!! COYR Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Arriba on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 15:43:08 Do you have next weeks lottery numbers? Wigan at home is one of the shittest draws possible. Unlikely to progress, few will travel from Wigan and won't get locals interested so no extra money. edit: I can't understand why people think we'll get a big (or a sizeable increase on a L2 game) attendance for this one, Wigan have about 8 fans and nobody around Swindon will see that name and rush out to buy tickets for it. Even another Premier League team like Swansea would have been a bigger draw as they always bring a good number to the CG. Agreed. Wigan's away following is embarrasing even for prem games. They will bring less than alot of league 2 clubs here. Not really a big draw for town fans either. 8k tops Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Señor on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 15:46:48 They're home to Sunderland on Tuesday the same week before so that'll work in our favour. According to their forums Martinez doesn't take cups seriously plus, being bottom, they need to focus on the league so it's very winnable I say.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: fatbasher on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 15:47:55 Their forums aren't exactly buzzing with excitement, a winnable tie for sure. Remember when we all went to Fulham two years ago? We narrowly lost to them. We arguably have a more balanced team now that probably would have beaten that Wilson team today, so why not?
Providing we do not implode in the first 15 minutes like Totton did to the Gas today I'd say an upset was on the cards and if not? Who gives a toss we'll be able to concentrate on the league and the QD (quick drying) Paint trophy. Just a thought, how many of the Judas team from last year are a) still in the cup, b) enjoying better fortunes with their new clubs or c) wishing they had stayed with the mighty town? Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: reeves4england on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 15:48:09 Last year Wigan got a crowd of 7,515 at home to Bolton in the R4 replay. The year before that they got 5,335 at home to Hull in R3 and 5,519 at home to Notts County in R4... a game they lost.
I don't think they'll be needing the Stratton Bank. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: nochee on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 15:48:26 http://boards.footymad.net/forum.php?tno=558&fid=516&act=1&mid=2115803015
A Wigan viewpoint Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: horlock07 on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 15:52:47 Agreed. Wigan's away following is embarrasing even for prem games. They will bring less than alot of league 2 clubs here. Not really a big draw for town fans either. 8k tops I was surprised how positive people were about the draw, possibly the dullest prem draw possible, although I suppose we may have a chance. But don't for a moment think they will bring many to Town, having worked in Wigan for 5 years there is next to no interest in football (and what there is directs to Liverpool or Man U), it is a wholly egg chasing town. I would suspect that if we get a replay it is possible that we could have more supporters at the replay (which would be very hand for me so hope we draw the 1st game!), went to the Swindon Wigan game at the JJB (I refuse to boost Whelans ego!) a fair few years back and recall we lost 1-0 (heavily deflected free kick i think - although I had had a drink!) with the most dreadful crowd I have ever known - they were doing this strange whistleing chant all the way through, possibly the most irritating noise I have heard at a ground! Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Samdy Gray on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 16:09:07 Just a thought, how many of the Judas team from last year are a) still in the cup, b) enjoying better fortunes with their new clubs or c) wishing they had stayed with the mighty town? Saw Douglas on the highlights looking dumbfounded as Wrexham's first goal went straight over his head. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: chubbslovesbeer on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 16:16:25 huddersfield=blue/white stripes
colchester=blue/white stripes wigan=blue/white stripes spooky or what? :hmmm: Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: LJ9 on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 16:19:45 http://boards.footymad.net/forum.php?tno=558&fid=516&act=1&mid=2115803015 A Wigan viewpoint Pretty comprehensive!! Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: reeves4england on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 16:20:57 Saw Douglas on the highlights looking dumbfounded as Wrexham's first goal went straight over his head. What about Michael Rose? Anybody know what he's up to these days?Prutton's still in it with Wednesday, but I don't think he's been in the team lately? McGovern is out, Cuthbert is out... O'Brien and Sheehan are in it for the time beaing at least. Austin's in it but injured. Who else? Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: LJ9 on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 16:21:17 huddersfield=blue/white stripes colchester=blue/white stripes wigan=blue/white stripes spooky or what? :hmmm: Sheff Weds in the 4th then Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: betty_swollox on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 16:26:14 Tickets should be discounted for this one, £10 an adult to try and make a big crowd! Wigan will only bring 200 or so, so will need lots of town fans in the CG! Totally agree. A big push required to get a big crowd for this one. Also I think it's a good opportunity to open the Stratton Bank for us as well. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: stfcinbmth on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 16:33:08 Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Simon Pieman on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 16:33:21 edit: I can't understand why people think we'll get a big (or a sizeable increase on a L2 game) attendance for this one, Wigan have about 8 fans and nobody around Swindon will see that name and rush out to buy tickets for it. Even another Premier League team like Swansea would have been a bigger draw as they always bring a good number to the CG. I suspect there will be a few who never/rarely venture to the County Ground just because it's a Premiership team and they've seen them on MOTD. Bit like Coventry 10 years ago. Don't get me wrong, at the time Coventry were a bigger club than Wigan are now and had a lot more history, but it was hardly a tie that should have got most people wet. Still sold out. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: chalkies_shorts on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 16:34:37 Totally agree. A big push required to get a big crowd for this one. Also I think it's a good opportunity to open the Stratton Bank for us as well. Thats what I was thinking. Stick the Wigan fans in the away dugout and try and sell the whole ground - £15 a ticket. £5 a kid. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 16:36:45 According to Gary Rose on twitter the club hope to open the bank to Swindon fans for this one.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: chalkies_shorts on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 16:37:47 oh and i think Arsenal Leeds is another one for the box. Zero chance of us being one of the 4 games.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: betty_swollox on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 16:43:48 Don't think we'll even be on TV abroad this time round. Loads of games bigger or more interesting than ours in this round.
Forest vs Leicester, Arsenal vs Leeds, Stoke vs Gillingham (Pullis against his old club), Fulham vs Charlton, Everton vs Tamworth, Liverpool vs Southend? , Chelmesford? vs Bolton, Fleetwood? vs Blackpool, Spurs vs Cheltenham, amongst others. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: bigbobjoylove on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 16:44:35 According to Gary Rose on twitter the club hope to open the bank to Swindon fans for this one. Decisions like that are what make the board so ace.Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: horlock07 on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 16:50:06 Thats what I was thinking. Stick the Wigan fans in the away dugout I think that giving them a dugout may even be a little optomistic for the number they will bring. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: sonicyouth on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 16:50:29 I suspect there will be a few who never/rarely venture to the County Ground just because it's a Premiership team and they've seen them on MOTD. I don't remember that Coventry tie but how many did they bring? I'd imagine a fair few more than Wigan will.Bit like Coventry 10 years ago. Don't get me wrong, at the time Coventry were a bigger club than Wigan are now and had a lot more history, but it was hardly a tie that should have got most people wet. Still sold out. I'm grumpy today so perhaps being overly cynical. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: LJ9 on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 16:53:26 Busy on there isn't it Just like the club...not worth being there! Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Summerof69 on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 16:54:30 Hopefully the ticket prices will be similar to the Hudders game. That way they will get a big crowd, with it being a tenner on the bank.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Abrahammer on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 17:05:29 Don't think we'll even be on TV abroad this time round. Loads of games bigger or more interesting than ours in this round. Forest vs Leicester, Arsenal vs Leeds, Stoke vs Gillingham (Pullis against his old club), Fulham vs Charlton, Everton vs Tamworth, Liverpool vs Southend? , Chelmesford? vs Bolton, Fleetwood? vs Blackpool, Spurs vs Cheltenham, amongst others. No chance the games at Stoke, Fulham, Everton, Liverpool & Spurs will be on TV. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Spencer_White on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 17:09:08 We have not managed to knock a top flight side out of any Cup Competition since 24th January 1990, and even that was in the Zenith Data (Norwich). That is dismal, and this is a great chance to put it right. Last win against a top flight side in the FA Cup was Norwich again, 1988.
Hope it isnt on TV, because fans are not turning out for the televised games (recession). If the tickets are cheap then it will be a great chance to get a really good number of home fans down the CG. Typical 3rd round draw, at first you cant believe we didnt get Liverpool or Man United, but the more you think about it, the more it seems an attractive tie. Sonic, Coventry sold out Arkells and Stratton Bank. But away attendances generally were better then. Wigan have been in the Premier League a long time, and this game would be a new ground for a lot of their supporters, just something different for the rest. So I think they might well sell out the Arkells (but only if its not on TV). Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Summerof69 on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 17:12:48 Considering most people wrote off our Cup chances after getting drawn with Huddersfield in the first round, I'm not complaining who we get. We can turn them over.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Luci on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 17:14:23 Glad we got a home draw - an away tie at United or Liverpool would have been great, but Xmas is an expensive time therefore hopefully it will make it more affordable for people to attend.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Jimmy Glass is an Alien on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 17:24:05 Reasonable draw. Feeling a little underwhelmed but certainly winnable on current form. As long as our form doesn't desert us between now and the game, then shoud be fine.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: melksham_exile on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 17:31:27 I think this is a great tie, how big time are we if we're underwhelmed to draw a team from the top tier? I don't think they should be there but surely for the thousands of match of the day watchers in wiltshire, this will be attractive? I think we could win this one, maybe increase league attendances a bit, a cheap ticket on the bank...........what's not to love?
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Coca Fola on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 17:32:50 Last one was probably Arsenal in 1972 - within some our lifetimes You mean Fulham away?Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 17:35:09 You mean Fulham away? They were talking about home games I think.Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Benzel on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 17:46:31 I'm happy with that.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: adje on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 18:04:57 I think thats as good as we could have hoped for.However,apart from the obvious I think they will televise "Son of Alex" V "Media Darling O'Neill".
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: DiV on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 18:06:16 You mean Fulham away? I dont think Fulham away was at home. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 18:07:30 ok it isn't a top top tie, but I'm quite happy with a tie against a premier team at home. could have been a lot worse. we'll get our big game in the forth round.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Boeta on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 18:21:57 Don't think we'll even be on TV abroad this time round. Loads of games bigger or more interesting than ours in this round. Forest vs Leicester, Arsenal vs Leeds, Stoke vs Gillingham (Pullis against his old club), Fulham vs Charlton, Everton vs Tamworth, Liverpool vs Southend? , Chelmesford? vs Bolton, Fleetwood? vs Blackpool, Spurs vs Cheltenham, amongst others. they rarely go for games where the bigger side is at home which rules out quite a few of those games Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Ardiles on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 18:33:37 I've given a little more thought to this. Given that Wigan have not played us in a while and that we are a bigger club than they are...I imagine their fans are going to be well up for this. Quite a decent draw for them.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: adje on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 18:35:07 they rarely go for games where the bigger side is at home which rules out quite a few of those games Forest v Leicester????!!! Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 18:40:59 Who cares if it's on TV or not? I certainly don't. Happy with this draw. Yes Wigan are a bit a pathetic excuse for a Premier League team but they are still at that level. You have to remember we are a L2 side these days as well. It's at home and they have been awful whilst we are strong at home so I reckon we've got a chance of an upset here.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Reg Smeeton on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 18:58:54 Certainly not a plum draw.....but a lot better than shit. Incidentally Wigan have never won at the CG.
I've a lot of time for Martinez...not many would have shown his loyalty in the summer when he turned down the Villa job. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Tamworth Red Army on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 18:59:54 Happy with the draw, they have a horrendous run in during Xmas :D
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: leefer on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 19:02:40 Tamworth will be happy as well with Everton away.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Tamworth Red Army on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 19:19:34 Tamworth will be in dream land visiting Goodason, the whole town will go but I will be at the C.G of course!!
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: tans on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 19:27:53 Theyll do the unthinkable and fucking hammer us
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: cib on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 19:31:13 Tamworth will be in dream land visiting Goodason, the whole town will go but I will be at the C.G of course!! Had a number of friends jumping on the Tamworth bandwagon before the draw, now they're all crawling out of the woodwork proclaiming their excitement at visiting Goodison. I suspect they'll go in their Villa/Blues shirts too. True supporters. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: stfcinbmth on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 19:32:29 Theyll do the unthinkable and fucking hammer us Positivity is the key tans Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: tans on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 19:42:16 Im joking
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Costanza on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 19:42:54 I saw them at Sunderland last week and they were pretty darn poor.
Obviously, I expect them to beat us but it's always good to see what our lot can do against such teams. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 19:45:27 Theyll do the unthinkable and fucking hammer us Should be a close game. Biggest positive for us is if our fans turn up for this. If we can generate the atmosphere and the players respond Wigan could be in for an uncomfortable afternoon. Should be a good one to look forward to after the dread of going back to work after Christmas. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: bigbobjoylove on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 19:57:08 Should be a close game. Biggest positive for us is if our fans turn up for this. If we can generate the atmosphere and the players respond Wigan could be in for an uncomfortable afternoon. Indeed. Thought the atmosphere against Huddersfield the other week was excellent. It will no doubt be turned up another few notches against a Premiership team, even if its only Wigan. Be nice to see Town fans on all 4 sides if they get Stratton Bank open for a tenner. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 20:01:04 Indeed. Thought the atmosphere against Huddersfield the other week was excellent. It will no doubt be turned up another few notches against a Premiership team, even if its only Wigan. Be nice to see Town fans on all 4 sides if they get Stratton Bank open for a tenner. 0-0 at halftime. Kicking into the TE second half, floodlights on, Swindon pressure to the loud crys of "Come On You Reds"..............Come On bring it on. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Spencer_White on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 20:02:04 10 Best games for TV -
1) Man City v Man Utd 2) Rovers v Villa 3) Fleetwood v Blackpool* subject to a replay 4) Peterborough v Sunderland 5) Dagenham v Millwall* could be a nasty one with the fans. 6) Gills v Stoke 7) Swindon v Wigan 8) Forest v Leicester 9) Birmingham v Wolves 10) Wednesday v West Ham Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Freddies Ferret on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 20:05:03 everton v tamworth?
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Spencer_White on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 20:11:51 everton v tamworth? Nah. Chelmsford v Bolton would have a chance though. Id admit ive ignored Crawley v Bristol City just because twat features will expect it to be on TV! Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: jonny72 on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 20:16:51 10 Best games for TV I'd add Arsenal vs Leeds to the list, higher than us. Be very surprised if we are picked. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: ghanimah on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 20:18:38 http://boards.footymad.net/forum.php?tno=558&fid=516&act=1&mid=2115803015 A Wigan viewpoint If nothing else we have a far better forum than them. Pathetic effort Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Gnasher on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 20:45:25 I'd add Arsenal vs Leeds to the list, higher than us. Be very surprised if we are picked. The BBC mentioned 15 Premier League sides in their report of the draw - Swindon v Wigan wasn't one of them, so I don't think we'll be on TV. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: sonicyouth on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 20:50:26 I rescind my previous comments after looking at the draw in more detail. We could easily have ended up going to Walsall.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: stfcinbmth on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 21:29:55 The BBC mentioned 15 Premier League sides in their report of the draw - Swindon v Wigan wasn't one of them, so I don't think we'll be on TV. They can't help their wank fixation with the top division's leading clubs I guess Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Benzel on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 22:01:32 It'd be an upset if we don't win.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Summerof69 on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 22:11:50 The BBC mentioned 15 Premier League sides in their report of the draw - Swindon v Wigan wasn't one of them, so I don't think we'll be on TV. But the FA Cup games are not on the BBC, so who gives a shit what they say !!! Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Jobi on Monday, December 5, 2011, 08:43:26 clowns...
http://boards.footymad.net/forum.php?tno=558&fid=516&sty=2&act=1&mid=2115803015 anyways I think a few quid on a home win. Wigan are shocking at best and we've got nothing to lose, all the pressure is on them! Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Samdy Gray on Monday, December 5, 2011, 08:50:31 Quote Hope we stuff them. The arrogance of their fans is unbelievable, I must be mistaken for thinking they're a League 2 side. See link below. Apparently, despite 7 consecutive years in a row, we don't deserve to be in the top flight. They're bigger than us apparently. 20 year ago maybe... They think it's an easy win despite a 3 division gap. Several moaning about getting us. Not everyone can draw a top 6 club, lets face it, at least we'll pass it on the floor, they could have drawn one of the other 14 none top 6 clubs and at least 6/7 (Villa, Wolves, Sunderland, Stoke, Blackburn etc) are long ball bore teams, and the newly promoted trio are less attractive squad wise than us too...what do they expect, 6 top class sides, the other 14 are ****e. They're also criticising our away support too, pretty damn sure we took more to their ground then they brought to ours, in League One... Hope they don't charge excessive ticket prices, £10 and we might take a reasonable amount like we did against Notts County and Bolton the past two seasons... anything more and the long trip down to Swindon, which is quite grim having been on our previous trip to the County Ground, will put many off. Oooooooh, someone's touchy. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Ardiles on Monday, December 5, 2011, 08:55:32 To be fair, that was only the 4th or 5th post on the thread. You can buy a place in the top flight, but you can't buy a decent following. Tin pot.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Batch on Monday, December 5, 2011, 09:12:28 Wigan is a rugby town in fairness. Dodgy northern rugby, not proper rugby, but rugby nonetheless.
--- Of course its going to be a very tough game, we've seen the difference in quality that exists between good championship teams like Southampton, who didn't even play their first 11, and ourself. However a struggling Wigan team, whose priority is league and who will look at Swindon and shuffle their pack accordingly, there has to be half a chance. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Paolo69 on Monday, December 5, 2011, 09:22:48 Also if he thinks Swindon is "quite grim" he obviously doesn't reside in Wigan. Must be an out of towner.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: LucienSanchez on Monday, December 5, 2011, 09:24:56 It's a Premiership team, that we might not get an absolute pasting from. Should be a decent game, small chance of an upset.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Ardiles on Monday, December 5, 2011, 09:26:45 Wigan is a rugby town in fairness. Dodgy northern rugby, not proper rugby, but rugby nonetheless. --- Of course its going to be a very tough game, we've seen the difference in quality that exists between good championship teams like Southampton, who didn't even play their first 11, and ourself. However a struggling Wigan team, whose priority is league and who will look at Swindon and shuffle their pack accordingly, there has to be half a chance. I know. I've just been using this to vent a long-held frustration about clubs who blatently rig the league set up - and their own place in it - by throwing a steady stream of unearned cash at their playing squads until the inevitable happens and they start to outperform the opposition. Wigan are one of the worst culprits, but there are others...Fulham and Man City, to name a few. All clubs who have effectively purchased their league positions. I have very little respect for that. And if a few Wigan fans (and let's face it, there are only a few) get wound up by a few home truths, so be it. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: iffy on Monday, December 5, 2011, 09:30:31 Their run of games between now and then is shocking.
Wigan v Chelsea Wigan v Liverpool Man Utd v Wigan Stoke v Wigan Wigan v Sunderland Chances are they'll be rooted to the bottom of the table, confidence will be through the floor and the "Martinez out" crowd will be baying for his head. We've already beaten a couple of L1 and a Championship team this season (and gave Soton a game). If we have a good December (and are sitting in the automatics at the New Year) there's never going to be a better time to play a prem team. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: mrverve on Monday, December 5, 2011, 10:04:23 Just read a few posters on their forum saying we only get 6,000 home fans. We're actually averaging 7,500 this season in League 2 about 1,500 more than they used to average top of the Championship.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Batch on Monday, December 5, 2011, 10:10:56 To be honest ardiles I have less of an issue with clubs buying their place if the sugar daddy bankrolls their losses. I do have an issue if they can't and the club goes into admin.
The latter is spending money you don't have which is cheating. The former is just an exaggeration of our own position. But I guess your point was fans shouldn't give it the big one. Any team can buy their way up the league. look at crawley. The comeuppance comes if the sugar daddy goes bust or gets bored. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Ginginho on Monday, December 5, 2011, 10:21:54 Also if he thinks Swindon is "quite grim" he obviously doesn't reside in Wigan. Must be an out of towner. To be fair, if all you see of Swindon while you're here is from the train station, down Manchester Road, to the ground, then you would think it's a shithole Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, December 5, 2011, 10:21:59 TBF if you read these few pages as a neutral or as a Wigan fan then some of the comments of our fans are quite ludicrous.
We are not bigger than them any more, they are a Premier league side yet some fans STILL think we are bigger than them. Yes Wigan is an absolute hole (my brother in law lives on the outskirts and it certainly is grim). But We have every right to be confident, we are on a great run, why should we lower prices for away fans? they will not bring more than a few hundred anyway so fucking charge them the full £25. 400 fans at £25 or 500 fans at £10 because theres a cheap deal? no brainer. They have pretty much THE poorest home following ever in the Premier League history. Last few seasons they have mustered up 6,987 for a LC derby with Preston, 7,515 for an FAC derby with Bolton, 5,519 in the FAC against Notts County, 5,335 in the FAC against Hull City. And they ridicule us with our average of 7,918 3 divisions lower than them? They have only won 1 game and drew 1 game in the last 12 games, whereas in the same period we have won 9 games and drawn 3. Gotta be the roots of a proper cup upset. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: jimmy_onions on Monday, December 5, 2011, 10:23:41 I am with Ardiles on this, Wigan are a waste of a prem space....joke of a club, punching way above their weight, artifically, because of the bank rolling...
Pisses me off on MOTD, the likes of west brom, norwich etc, grounds bursting at the seams every week... Wigan, nothing club, never amounted to anything, noone cares, miserly support. Oh, and really hope the bank is open for this...reckon we can pack the ground, close them in and make them all feel very uncomfortable... Arrogant? Most definitely, thats what comes from a few good results... Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: mrverve on Monday, December 5, 2011, 10:34:55 Agree JJ, there is an element of our support who think we're bigger than what we actually are. Wigan are probably a bigger club than us at the moment, more fans (albeit a lot of plastics), better players, more money etc but Wigan down at our level would be getting 4,000/ 5,000 max.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: london_red on Monday, December 5, 2011, 10:56:43 To be honest ardiles I have less of an issue with clubs buying their place if the sugar daddy bankrolls their losses. I do have an issue if they can't and the club goes into admin. The latter is spending money you don't have which is cheating. The former is just an exaggeration of our own position. This is a good point. Not many clubs have the luxury of (allegedly) paying players 5k a week in league 2. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: tans on Monday, December 5, 2011, 10:58:09 I didnt know wigan had a pier
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: ghanimah on Monday, December 5, 2011, 11:01:11 Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, December 5, 2011, 11:03:31 I didnt know wigan had a pier Its more of a jutty. [url width=648 height=431]http://www.canalscape.net/Book%202/Wigan%20Pier%20Nightshot.JPG[/url] Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Matchworn Shirts on Monday, December 5, 2011, 11:06:58 West Broms ground bursting at the seems? not likely
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: tans on Monday, December 5, 2011, 11:07:30 Is it really worth them signposting that on the M6
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: DRS on Monday, December 5, 2011, 11:16:20 The rugby town references are a bit stereotype from us aswell if i am honest. They average around the same for the rugby and the football.
As for bankroling them and buying sucess again i think that is wrong.Wigan have always sold players for decent fees and reinvested. Ok they are not the most glamourous but why should the fans who DO turn up take the shit for low attendances etc,alot of our fans have a unhealthy superiorority complex in my opinion Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Ardiles on Monday, December 5, 2011, 11:16:57 I was driving up the M6 with an ex-girlfriend years ago, and went past one of those brown & white tourist info signs that read 'Wigan Pier'.
Me (throw away comment): This must be the Road to Wigan Pier, then. Ex: Er, yes. (Gives look as if to say 'you feeling all right?') The relationship didn't last a lot longer. Back to Batch's point about not bankrolled vs bankrolled buying of success, I agree that the latter is an exaggeration of our own position. But there comes a point where the exaggeration is so far exaggerated and removed from the other position (ie ours) that it's hardly the same thing. I don't expect everyone to agree with my take on this, because it's fairly trenchant: Wigan simply shouldn't be in the league that they're in. To me, there was nothing to be proud of during their ascent. Won promotion to the Premiership? Of course you did. Which team wouldn't in similar circumstances? What exactly are you supporting? I honestly do not understand what motivates the supporters of a team whose success is guaranteed by an open cheque book. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: jimmy_onions on Monday, December 5, 2011, 11:28:51 West Broms ground bursting at the seems? not likely Can say I've analysed this in great deal, just using visual evidence...whenever I have seen west brom on motd, you dont often see many empty seats, if any... Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, December 5, 2011, 11:48:13 Can say I've analysed this in great deal, just using visual evidence...whenever I have seen west brom on motd, you dont often see many empty seats, if any... West Brom have a capacity of 26,500 and an average gate of 24,788 so that does seem to tie in that they are pretty packed every game. Thats running at about 94% capacity on average. Wigan in comparison have an average of 70% capacity on average every game. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: 70s townender on Monday, December 5, 2011, 11:51:15 ost ok 4 numbers for 10% of winnings for tues and score for sat ,, need xmas money , 27 kids 3 dogs 4 rabbits 6 girlfriends to feed and get pressies 4
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: jonny72 on Monday, December 5, 2011, 11:56:11 West Broms ground bursting at the seems? not likely I've always thought West Brom are a model football club that we should be looking to emulate. They've spent the last 10 years bouncing in and out of the PL, each time spending the extra money carefully and gradually building the club up. Anyone having a go at Wigan for spending money they don't have is a hypocrite. We've been doing it for years and continue to, we just haven't been as successful as them at it. Our annual losses are about 20% of our turnover, nothing to be proud about. As long as someone is bankrolling it and you don't go bankrupt I don't see what the problem is. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: jimmy_onions on Monday, December 5, 2011, 12:00:59 I've always thought West Brom are a model football club that we should be looking to emulate. They've spent the last 10 years bouncing in and out of the PL, each time spending the extra money carefully and gradually building the club up. Anyone having a go at Wigan for spending money they don't have is a hypocrite. We've been doing it for years and continue to, we just haven't been as successful as them at it. Our annual losses are about 20% of our turnover, nothing to be proud about. As long as someone is bankrolling it and you don't go bankrupt I don't see what the problem is. I think mosts peoples point is not the money thing but given their poor fan base they don't really 'deserve' to be where they are...(myself included) However, this is like the 'who is the biggest club argument', e.g. very subjective, and unlikely to be settled on this forum. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: hobnob on Monday, December 5, 2011, 12:34:55 Talking of shitholes the worst three places I have been were Wigan, Blackburn and Oldham - I have seen better slums in Asia, a least the sun broke through the haze there!!!
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, December 5, 2011, 13:01:38 Nice comment from someone called callumbustop, a Swindon fan on the Wigan site, obviously a thisis poster aiming this at Thetownend forum......
Quote In mitigation that site is basically used by idiots who type before they think!! The sensible sites are showing you the respect you deserve and while we think we have a chance of an upset on the day in a one -off game, nobody thinks it's going to be easy. best wishes for the rest of the season. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Ardiles on Monday, December 5, 2011, 13:17:20 Yep - callumbustop, a 'Swindon fan' who signed up to a Wigan Athletic forum in Jan 2009, some 6 years after we last played them. Not convinced myself.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Frigby Daser on Monday, December 5, 2011, 13:20:23 Wigan's average attendance in 1995 was 1,845. That's the equivalent of Fleetwood Town or Kidderminster, by today's figures, being in the top flight in 16 years.
Their recent success is phenomenal when set against that context, but football as a whole hasn't taken to them as a club because the people of Wigan haven't done so! Wigan fans got Dave Whelan, and he bought them the Premiership. He has done a great job, and I really do like Martinez, but it's a completely unsustainable model with stands as empty as theirs. I'd really like to see Martinez at a bigger club, with funds, because his is the type of football nobody minds watching. Of course they're a bigger club than us at the moment - anyone who thinks otherwise is kidding themselves. If the measure of club size was maximum potential supporter base though, they would be non-league or League 2 at best. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: tans on Monday, December 5, 2011, 13:27:04 I like this bit:
Quote from: Dave Whelans ass crack Hope they don't charge excessive ticket prices, £10 and we might take a reasonable amount like we did against Notts County and Bolton the past two seasons... anything more and the long trip down to Swindon, which is quite grim having been on our previous trip to the County Ground, will put many off. Erm isnt Bolton an hour away at most? Should be a bit of a derby? Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Batch on Monday, December 5, 2011, 13:33:48 I honestly do not understand what motivates the supporters of a team whose success is guaranteed by an open cheque book. Its like a childhood coach trip to Barry Island. Its quite exciting on the journey there, but ultimately a let down when you get there. and have had a look round. I think I'd like to go on that trip still. But I wonder if every seasons the aim is 'do not get relegated' whether I'd look back on the days were success was an option as well as abject failure. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Ardiles on Monday, December 5, 2011, 13:35:24 Centre of Wigan to the Reebok, which is on the Wigan side of Bolton, is a little under 6 miles. So a bit of a derby, you'd think, yes.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, December 5, 2011, 13:38:39 I like this bit: Erm isnt Bolton an hour away at most? Should be a bit of a derby? less than 15 minutes tops for that, even in rush hour! Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Arriba on Monday, December 5, 2011, 13:51:07 I do look at Wigan with hope to be honest. Hope,that we could one day be back in the prem established there. Because if a smaller club than us can do it then why not us one day?
They are of course a bigger club than us at the moment due to the league they play in,but we are potentially bigger. Their away following is pathetic whatever they might think. Just look at the empty away stands at the games they are playing in. I like Dave Whelan as he is an honest bloke,and Martinez has a good philosophy on how the game should be played. They will go down this year i'm sure but don't think Martinez will get the sack,nor abuse from the stands. With regards of the Cup tie with them, they will bring a few hundred down here and will beat us relatively easily. I'd rather go out to a prem side that would fill their end and make for a good atmosphere, so that is why i felt a bit flat about the draw with Wigan. The last prem team i'd want to get to be honest. I'd have felt more or less the same if we'd drawn them away too. Being at home is a bonus as at least we will have a reasonable turn out and a slight chance of a decent result. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Benzel on Monday, December 5, 2011, 14:01:17 I don't care how many years Wigan have managed to keep their heads above the surface in the Prem.
If it wasn't for the fact one of their biggest fans was a multi millionaire then we'd have already beaten them and kept a clean sheet against them this season. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: nevillew on Monday, December 5, 2011, 14:01:57 That sums it up for me arriba. It'll be a cheaper day with a home game as well. Regardless of how well we're doing, I think some may be underestimating the difference in size, power and pace between our respective standings. That said, if they take us for granted and play a weakened side, anything's possible.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: DMR on Monday, December 5, 2011, 14:03:12 Fuck me sideways there's a lot of deluded people on here,
If we get beat by 2 goals that would be a decent effort. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Batch on Monday, December 5, 2011, 14:13:57 With regards of the Cup tie with them, they will bring a few hundred down here and will beat us relatively easily. I'd rather go out to a prem side that would fill their end and make for a good atmosphere, so that is why i felt a bit flat about the draw with Wigan. The last prem team i'd want to get to be honest. I'd have felt more or less the same if we'd drawn them away too. Being at home is a bonus as at least we will have a reasonable turn out and a slight chance of a decent result. Beating us easily depends on whether they take it half seriously, or just bung in a load of youths. Agree with the other points. It could be worse though. It could be Wigan away. Or Wolves away. Or Norwich. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Arriba on Monday, December 5, 2011, 14:23:04 Beating us easily depends on whether they take it half seriously, or just bung in a load of youths. Agree with the other points. It could be worse though. It could be Wigan away. Or Wolves away. Or Norwich. Would have said Wolves or Norwich would have been better personally. The only time i've been to Norwich was for an fa cup tie. Was a decent atmosphere and we narrowly lost 2-1 with Gittens getting sent off Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Benzel on Monday, December 5, 2011, 14:25:22 They may very well beat us but I don't think anything of their club. Of course they have better players than us but they'll all be devoid of confidence (if they think beating Sunderland is an achievement that says everything) and even more rooted to the bottom than they already are.
We'll beat them. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: LJ9 on Monday, December 5, 2011, 15:06:46 From Twitter:
Town have announced ticket prices for the Wigan Athletic game for Saturday 7th January. Adult tickets will be £15 and £10 for Concessions Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Frigby Daser on Monday, December 5, 2011, 15:46:12 Good move by the club - hopefully the bank will be open even if we're nowhere near a sell out - like someone said on here not long ago, even a couple of hundred on there would be better than what we have now.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: ahounsell on Monday, December 5, 2011, 16:17:27 From Twitter: Town have announced ticket prices for the Wigan Athletic game for Saturday 7th January. Adult tickets will be £15 and £10 for Concessions Excellent prices, I can see a gate of 10,000 plus for this. Even if Wigan arent the biggest name how often to you get to see your team go up against a top division side? Some of the criticism of their away support is OTT in my opinion. Fair enough for games against the likes of Bolton but for visits to Chelsea / Arsenal etc... given the cost of tickets and the gulf in class between the top 5 or 6 Prem sides and the rest its a wonder they get as many away fans as they do (from all visiting clubs not just Wigan). The club are also offering £5 off for the rearranged Shrewsbury game if you keep your ticket stub from the FA cup tie. Im sure that sort of deal used to work the other way round with stubs from league games required to get tickets for cup ties. Maybe the club think Shrewsbury is a more glamourous game! Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: london_red on Monday, December 5, 2011, 16:41:35 Yup fair play to the club, hopefully 40% off for the side stands should be enough to entice a few extra along.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Reg Smeeton on Monday, December 5, 2011, 17:06:30 Fuck me sideways there's a lot of deluded people on here, If we get beat by 2 goals that would be a decent effort. An unusually sensible post from DMR....of course we've yet to play a modern day top flight side where they basically forfeit cup games by putting out weakened teams, so things may be different from the days of proper football, but it's been 44 years, since near on 26K of us, saw a Town side outside of the 2nd tier, dump a top flight side at the CG in the FA Cup. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: nochee on Monday, December 5, 2011, 17:12:24 Its like a childhood coach trip to Barry Island. Its quite exciting on the journey there, but ultimately a let down when you get there. and have had a look round. Utter utter bollocks. Barry island was great as a kid. FACT!I think I'd like to go on that trip still. But I wonder if every seasons the aim is 'do not get relegated' whether I'd look back on the days were success was an option as well as abject failure. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: ghanimah on Monday, December 5, 2011, 17:19:43 Excellent prices, I can see a gate of 10,000 plus for this. Even if Wigan arent the biggest name how often to you get to see your team go up against a top division side? Some of the criticism of their away support is OTT in my opinion. Fair enough for games against the likes of Bolton but for visits to Chelsea / Arsenal etc... given the cost of tickets and the gulf in class between the top 5 or 6 Prem sides and the rest its a wonder they get as many away fans as they do (from all visiting clubs not just Wigan). The club are also offering £5 off for the rearranged Shrewsbury game if you keep your ticket stub from the FA cup tie. Im sure that sort of deal used to work the other way round with stubs from league games required to get tickets for cup ties. Maybe the club think Shrewsbury is a more glamourous game! That depends on what size font you type it in, surely? Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Saxondale on Monday, December 5, 2011, 17:37:28 http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/sport/sport-headlines/fa-cup-sees-battle-of-the-giant-also%11rans-201112054630/
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Spencer_White on Monday, December 5, 2011, 17:39:04 Beating us easily depends on whether they take it half seriously, or just bung in a load of youths. Agree with the other points. It could be worse though. It could be Wigan away. Or Wolves away. Or Norwich. Wolves away on a 3pm ko you can get group savers for £9 via Worcester. Would have been ace! Good prices for the Cup game. I know it sounds stupid given the crowds Wigan play in front of every week, but the County Ground is always an intimidating venue when full (or at least over 75% full). 10,000 plus home fans fingers crossed. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Batch on Monday, December 5, 2011, 17:39:19 Thanks board, tis a bargain!
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Reg Smeeton on Monday, December 5, 2011, 17:44:45 Yup fair play to the club, hopefully 40% off for the side stands should be enough to entice a few extra along. Think it's more a case of enticing season ticket holders along... Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: donkey on Monday, December 5, 2011, 18:01:39 Sod Wigan, I want JJ's avatar on a t-shirt.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: DMR on Monday, December 5, 2011, 18:27:57 the County Ground is always an intimidating venue Just when you think you've heard everything Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Dirty Harry on Monday, December 5, 2011, 18:54:02 Great home draw as I think its winnable and hopefully we get a lot of local support for this game as Wigans away following is shite. Not a bad price at fifteen quid.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Summerof69 on Monday, December 5, 2011, 19:03:02 Ticket prices have been set at the same price as for the first round against Huddersfield.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: DMR on Monday, December 5, 2011, 19:09:44 Ticket prices have been set at the same price as for the first round against Huddersfield. Good grief Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Coca Fola on Monday, December 5, 2011, 19:32:02 Ticket prices have been set at the same price as for the first round against Huddersfield. So we'll be watching us against a better side for the same price. What's the problem?Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Batch on Monday, December 5, 2011, 19:45:16 So we'll be watching us against a better side for the same price. What's the problem? Why did you assume he had a problem? Other than missing half a page of comments on the cheap prices, obviously. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: jonny72 on Monday, December 5, 2011, 20:28:08 Just when you think you've heard everything To be fair, it used to be. Back in the 80's and 90's it would be buzzing for a cup tie against higher league opposition. Rare for that to happens nowadays though, only seen it a handful of times over the last 10 years. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Coca Fola on Monday, December 5, 2011, 20:34:07 Why did you assume he had a problem? Other than missing half a page of comments on the cheap prices, obviously. Well I can't understand why he's brought it up.Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Simon Pieman on Monday, December 5, 2011, 21:18:12 Well I can't understand why he's brought it up. 2 rounds further in and against top flight opposition. I think he was saying how good value it was. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Processed Beats on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 10:15:37 Live ESPN matches are:
Wolves vs Birmingham. Bristol Rovers Vs Aston Villa. Arsenal vs Leeds. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Abrahammer on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 10:25:31 ITV will have the Mancs so that's the 4 games.
Not saying it should have been us but there are better options than Wolves/Birmingham Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Processed Beats on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 10:26:46 ITV will have the Mancs so that's the 4 games. Not saying it should have been us but there are better options than Wolves/Birmingham Do ITV not normally have 2/3 games too? Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Rustle on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 10:42:53 ITV usually have two games and ESPN has three.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Processed Beats on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 10:42:53 Also, Ritchie up for play of the round. You can vote for him here http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/FACompetitions/TheFACup/NewsAndFeatures/2011/Player-of-the-Round-2RP#p
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Abrahammer on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 10:44:05 I thought it was 4 games in total but I'm not certain about that.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Rustle on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 10:48:40 last seasons tv coverage of round 3
ITV/ESPN pick 2010/11 FA Cup 3rd round ties December 3, 2010 Four games from the FA Cup 3rd round have been selected for live TV coverage on ITV and ESPN. ITV1 will screen Arsenal v Leeds in a 12:45 kick-off on Saturday, January 8 followed by the clash of the round between Manchester United and Liverpool on Sunday, January 9, kick-off at 13:30. ESPNs choices include the match between League Two outfit Stevenage and Newcastle United at 17:30 on Saturday, January 8 and Leicester City v Manchester City at 16:00 on Sunday, January 9. ESPN are still to reveal their final choice of the round, with the broadcaster likely to wait until the outcome of second round replays next week. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Boeta on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 11:14:35 Peterborough v Sunderland is the other ITV game
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: jayohaitchenn on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 11:36:43 Who gives a fuck about telly? Ruins a perfectly good match day by cocking about with the kick off time. We're at home so I'm glad we're not on telly. Unlucky anyone who lives outside Swindon.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: walrus on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 13:00:00 I suppose I could always go.... Any South Coast reds want a lift? Thinking of driving up from Crawley.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 13:20:50 Who gives a fuck about telly? Ruins a perfectly good match day by cocking about with the kick off time. We're at home so I'm glad we're not on telly. Unlucky anyone who lives outside Swindon. I do! Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Panda Paws on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 13:29:01 For what it's worth - the tickets for the Wigan game appear to be on sale via the online booking site.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 15:51:32 Flights booked for this one. Not been to a game for a while, Northampton away and then Wigan at home should hopefully whet the appetite for 2012's football!
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Nemo on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 15:56:26 For what it's worth - the tickets for the Wigan game appear to be on sale via the online booking site. Yup, on General Sale now. ST seats to be reserved until 2nd January. Have they opened the Bank yet? Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Swindon Please Win on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 16:02:05 Yup, on General Sale now. ST seats to be reserved until 2nd January. Have they opened the Bank yet? Nick Watkins said last night they would open the bank if the 3 other stands are selling well. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Ginginho on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 16:16:04 Nick Watkins said last night they would open the bank if the 3 other stands are selling well. Interesting username. Since you joined the forum, we have only lost twice in 17 games. We should get you and SuggWillSugg together to make a super baby. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Langers on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 16:25:46 Who gives a fuck about telly? Ruins a perfectly good match day by cocking about with the kick off time. We're at home so I'm glad we're not on telly. Unlucky anyone who lives outside Swindon. Agree. Hopefully we can get as many inside the CG as possible and create a good atmosphere. Also, I will be going to the game anyway, so I would rather they kept it as 3 o'clock, so I dont have to travel to get there at a stupid time. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Ardiles on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 16:28:37 Interesting username. Since you joined the forum, we have only lost twice in 17 games. We should get you and SuggWillSugg together to make a super baby. ...and call it Glenn. Or Paolo. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 16:49:23 Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Posh Red on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 16:59:46 I do! It's only a 9 hour flight back, no excuse to miss it Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Panda Paws on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 17:11:08 Yup, on General Sale now. Indeed so - just odd as they said the general sale wasn't until Thursday at 9am so posted as they'd gone online early. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Swindon Please Win on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 18:43:50 Interesting username. Since you joined the forum, we have only lost twice in 17 games. We should get you and SuggWillSugg together to make a super baby. Haha, brilliant never realised that. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Summerof69 on Friday, December 9, 2011, 18:14:06 Apparently we sold over 2,500 tickets for the Wigan match on the first day, so opening the bank could well be on.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, December 9, 2011, 18:20:00 My dad, who got me a ticket for the DRS (usually next to him) said that it was difficult to get a seat close to him so it tickets must be selling well.
I reckon we'll have 10-12k. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Langers on Friday, December 9, 2011, 18:28:35 When are season ticket seats reserved until?
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Whits on Friday, December 9, 2011, 18:44:31 When are season ticket seats reserved until? i think i read until beginning of jan Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: reeves4england on Friday, December 9, 2011, 19:03:03 When are season ticket seats reserved until? What Whits said... Season Ticket holders will have their seats reserved until 5.30pm, Monday 2nd January 2012. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Langers on Friday, December 9, 2011, 19:16:40 Ta, plenty of time then.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Gnasher on Friday, December 9, 2011, 20:06:11 I got our 2 season ticket seats and one next to us for a friend. The rest of our row in the DRS was completely full!
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Spencer_White on Friday, December 9, 2011, 21:56:12 Just when you think you've heard everything I said when full. Dont misquote me. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Batch on Friday, December 9, 2011, 22:26:47 I got our 2 season ticket seats and one next to us for a friend. The rest of our row in the DRS was completely full! they'll show full even if season ticket holders haven't yet taken their ticket. £15 for a game against Premier opposition is a bargain. I hope we get a good crowd. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Gnasher on Friday, December 9, 2011, 22:41:38 they'll show full even if season ticket holders haven't yet taken their ticket. £15 for a game against Premier opposition is a bargain. I hope we get a good crowd. I know Batch, but trust me our row is always empty!!! Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: stfcinbmth on Friday, December 9, 2011, 23:27:14 £10 for a game against Wigan(who) is a bargain. I hope we get a good crowd. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Batch on Saturday, December 10, 2011, 07:32:11 I know Batch, but trust me our row is always empty!!! Great stuff then ! Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: stfcinbmth on Saturday, December 10, 2011, 08:43:38 £10 for a game against Wigan(who) is a bargain. I hope we get a good crowd. Oh dear, think someone was a bit shit faced last night Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: South Hams STFC on Monday, December 12, 2011, 14:57:25 My dad, who got me a ticket for the DRS (usually next to him) said that it was difficult to get a seat close to him so it tickets must be selling well. I reckon we'll have 10-12k. Looks like tickets are selling fast .... [url width=690 height=506]http://www.kingsbridgewebsites.co.uk/my_resources/wigan.png[/url] Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: bigbobjoylove on Monday, December 12, 2011, 15:41:31 Get the Bank open!
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Samdy Gray on Monday, December 12, 2011, 16:25:56 The 'limited' areas will be due to reserved ST seats though.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: stfcinbmth on Monday, December 12, 2011, 18:17:44 TV So Far
http://liveonsat.com/LJ_foot_b_uk_cup.php Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: sonicyouth on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, 10:32:16 The 'limited' areas will be due to reserved ST seats though. but how many ST holders are ultimately not going to buy tickets though?Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Batch on Thursday, December 15, 2011, 11:41:01 over 5800 sold according to official club facebook. not bad given a lack of recent home games.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, December 15, 2011, 12:33:58 over 5800 sold according to official club facebook. not bad given a lack of recent home games. Would say we are on target for 10k+. Still plenty of time to purchase tickets as well. Should be a good atmosphere, I am looking forward to it. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: bigbobjoylove on Friday, December 16, 2011, 17:50:15 Anymore news on the Bank being opened?
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: suttonred on Friday, December 16, 2011, 18:27:33 Got mine this evening and asked, no news yet. Also asked about Rotheram away, and the guy said Rotheram have said they probably wont send any.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Posh Red on Friday, December 16, 2011, 19:15:32 Got ours this week, they didn't say how many we had sold.
Also got tickets for Barnet today Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Arnold.J.Rimmer on Friday, December 16, 2011, 19:49:28 just got my tickets today. couldn't get two seats together in the don rogers stand and there weren't many left in the arkells
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Bumpkin on Friday, December 16, 2011, 20:05:20 Setanta Ireland are showing the Wigan game live. They can select the 3pm kick offs for broadcast.
Great news for Ireland based Townies like me. Good news for Internet Robins too. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, December 16, 2011, 20:37:56 Setanta Ireland are showing the Wigan game live. They can select the 3pm kick offs for broadcast. Great news for Ireland based Townies like me. Good news for Internet Robins too. Woohoo great news for us that cant get to the game :) Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: stfcinbmth on Friday, December 16, 2011, 20:42:20 Woohoo great news for us that cant get to the game :) Might get some foreign sat channels taking it up too then ;) Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, December 16, 2011, 20:59:51 Might get some foreign sat channels taking it up too then ;) Invariably mate! just like the Udders game was, I had a great live feed for that game with no plug ins needed, ace! Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Friday, December 16, 2011, 21:52:47 Swindon v Wigan on ITV Extended Highlights.
Received a letter yesterday confirming this and asking me to kindly move my Season Ticket seat and an extra one I have purchased due to a camara in my normal seat. Honestly don't mind as Revenue coming into the Club. Lets hope we put on a display that warrants decent coverage. Maybe they will put a camara on Paolo for 90 minutes. Would certainly be good entertainment. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: otanswell on Friday, December 16, 2011, 21:56:26 Can anyone point me in the direction of confirmation that this is live on Setanta Ireland - cant find anything on the net
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: tans on Friday, December 16, 2011, 22:11:34 Just go to the game you tight cunt
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: otanswell on Friday, December 16, 2011, 22:31:29 fuck off im doing barnet away instead you shit cunt
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Bumpkin on Saturday, December 17, 2011, 10:39:41 Can anyone point me in the direction of confirmation that this is live on Setanta Ireland - cant find anything on the net Trust me, it's on Setanta Ireland, on air at 2.55. They chose us ahead of Macclrsfield v Bolton and whoever Gillingham are playing. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Dirk Diggler on Saturday, December 17, 2011, 20:26:49 Can't confirm for definate, but I am sure that the chap in front of me in the queue purchased a ticket for the bank.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Langers on Sunday, December 18, 2011, 10:45:17 When I got mine yesterday, they said they still hadn't decided if they would open the bank.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: walcot red on Sunday, December 18, 2011, 13:00:45 Heard yesterday that Wigan only want 500 and no more, shit fans.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Costanza on Sunday, December 18, 2011, 13:28:16 Heard yesterday that Wigan only want 500 and no more, shit fans. They didn't take many to the Sunderland game a couple of weeks back. Looked much less than 500. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Coca Fola on Sunday, December 18, 2011, 13:33:06 Can't confirm for definate, but I am sure that the chap in front of me in the queue purchased a ticket for the bank. Barclays? Natwest? Lloyds?Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Bogus Dave on Sunday, December 18, 2011, 14:22:38 He means the old bank. The posting on here must have worked
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Bob's Orange on Sunday, December 18, 2011, 18:59:23 If the game is live on Setanta Ireland again, anyone know how much we receive in tv rights?
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: jonny72 on Sunday, December 18, 2011, 19:04:16 If the game is live on Setanta Ireland again, anyone know how much we receive in tv rights? Fuck all I believe - never seen any mention of a payment in the FA Cup rules / prize fund allocation. This details the payments for the 3rd round coverage, £36k per club for live coverage and £5,750 per club for extended highlights - again no mention of payment for foreign coverage; http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/FACompetitions/TheFACup/FACupPages/FACuponTV Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: stfcinbmth on Sunday, December 18, 2011, 19:38:30 Fuck all I believe - never seen any mention of a payment in the FA Cup rules / prize fund allocation. This details the payments for the 3rd round coverage, £36k per club for live coverage and £5,750 per club for extended highlights - again no mention of payment for foreign coverage; http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/FACompetitions/TheFACup/FACupPages/FACuponTV Could possibly be the same, can't imagine that we'd get SFA Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Sam9255 on Sunday, December 18, 2011, 20:04:45 Will we be on Setanta or something ?
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Gnasher on Sunday, December 18, 2011, 20:10:24 Will we be on Setanta or something ? If you point your satellite dish towards Ireland you'll be able to watch the game. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: stfcinbmth on Sunday, December 18, 2011, 20:21:11 If you point your satellite dish towards Ireland you'll be able to watch the game. Think it's only me that can do that Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Sam9255 on Sunday, December 18, 2011, 22:04:11 How many seats have been sold for Swindon v Wigan ?
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: slinky on Sunday, December 18, 2011, 22:49:32 How many seats have been sold for Swindon v Wigan ? A fair few so far and more before the start of the game no doubt. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: reeves4england on Sunday, December 18, 2011, 23:52:00 A fair few so far and more before the start of the game no doubt. That many? Impressive.Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Notts red on Monday, December 19, 2011, 00:02:58 Sam, when you come over for the boxing day game are you staying for the Wigan match or are you just going to commute backwards and forwards, glad to hear you were allowed STFC player by doing some extra chores for your mum, good lad.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Sam9255 on Monday, December 19, 2011, 10:09:21 Sam, when you come over for the boxing day game are you staying for the Wigan match or are you just going to commute backwards and forwards, glad to hear you were allowed STFC player by doing some extra chores for your mum, good lad. Staying at the Wigan Match with some mates.Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Notts red on Monday, December 19, 2011, 10:34:45 Excellent.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Sam9255 on Monday, December 19, 2011, 10:58:22 Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Langers on Monday, December 19, 2011, 11:11:57 It gives him more time to groom you.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Notts red on Monday, December 19, 2011, 15:45:23 It gives him more time to groom you. :I'm a complete mofleakin DeakTitle: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: ChalkyWhiteIsGod on Monday, December 19, 2011, 20:47:45 Over 7,500 sold according to the facebook page with the Town End close to selling out, really didn't imagine that sort of response. I'd imagine they'll start selling Stratton Bank if/when the Town End sells out.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: kerry red on Monday, December 19, 2011, 22:22:25 Look - is this game on Sunday 1.30pm?
Setanta Ireland is advertising the game as live at this time Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Sam9255 on Monday, December 19, 2011, 22:23:43 Look - is this game on Sunday 1.30pm? Setanta Ireland is advertising the game as live at this time No it's Saturday 7th Jan. Already got my seats booked. 3pm kick off. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Batch on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 08:07:37 Look - is this game on Sunday 1.30pm? Setanta Ireland is advertising the game as live at this time Looks like you are safe http://www.setanta.com/ie/Sports/FA-Cup/ Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 08:52:42 I'll be coming across from London for this. Any other London reds going to the match?
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Paolo69 on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 08:55:38 Looks like you are safe http://www.setanta.com/ie/Sports/FA-Cup/ Swindown Town? Top marketing. No idea why they went bust when they came to England. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Langers on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 10:08:55 I'll be coming across from London for this. Any other London reds going to the match? I expect there will be quite a few. You going on the train? Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 10:21:05 I expect there will be quite a few. You going on the train? Yeah, spending the weekend at my gf's. Think I'll be on the 12.15 from Paddington. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Langers on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 10:29:37 We usually get the 12.15 or the one after (12.22?)
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 11:45:46 We usually get the 12.15 or the one after (12.22?) Cool. Might see you boys then! Just booked tickets and on the 12.15 and back to London on the 18.04. A whopping £17.50 return. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Langers on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 11:50:04 That's not too bad. We can normally get £11 return from East Croydon to Swindon if we book early enough, which we never do, so it always ends up being about £20.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Benzel on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 11:52:42 I dunno if there'll be any difference but I found redspottedhanky.com do super cheap train prices.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 11:56:59 I dunno if there'll be any difference but I found redspottedhanky.com do super cheap train prices. For my particular choice its the same cost. However my gf paid for it so its technically free! (although she will be repaid when I next see her I should stress!!) Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Swindon Please Win on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 12:40:22 Quote Side stand tickets have now sold-out for the Wigan game. Season Ticket holders have their seats reserved until 5.30pm, Monday 2nd January. There are only 200 tickets remaining in the Town End for the Wigan game. Book via phone on 0871 876 1993 or in person at the STFC Box Office From club twitter. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Langers on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 12:46:58 That is massively impressive. I never thought they would sell this well.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Paolo69 on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 12:49:00 Get that bank open.....
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: tans on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 12:51:34 They are counting season tickets there surely. If people dont buy their reserve they will go on general sale again
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Paolo69 on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 13:03:03 They are counting season tickets there surely. If people dont buy their reserve they will go on general sale again Yeah must be i would have thought. Still not a bad effort regardless, they had better still have kept my seat as i've not bought yet. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Abrahammer on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 13:05:41 No real surprise, we sold the place out against Coventry a few years back and they were of similar appeal to Wigan.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 13:17:18 No real surprise, we sold the place out against Coventry a few years back and they were of similar appeal to Wigan. Coventry have a much better support than Wigan though. That will have to be factored in as I assume that they probably brought 2k+. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 13:31:09 Coventry have a much better support than Wigan though. That will have to be factored in as I assume that they probably brought 2k+. I am pretty sure Coventry sold out their allocation for that game, something Wigan will not do by any means ever. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Abrahammer on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 13:32:56 Coventry have a much better support than Wigan though. That will have to be factored in as I assume that they probably brought 2k+. Yea they pretty much sold out their allocation that day. Tickets are almost certainly cheaper for this game so I expect the regular home areas to sell out and the bank to be open for extra room. 12,000 attendance minimum. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: tans on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 15:15:40 Heard wigan have already taken the town end
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Benzel on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 15:16:16 Explains why tickets are selling so fast. The home ends must be rife with Wigan.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Sam9255 on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 15:18:51 Heard wigan have already taken the town end Really ?? Im in the arkell stand with some mates anyway :) Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: tans on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 15:21:07 Explains why tickets are selling so fast. The home ends must be rife with Wigan. They are the northern oxford Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Freddies Ferret on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 15:24:30 i need to get a ticket! I hope they open the bank
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: nevillew on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 15:49:26 Explains why tickets are selling so fast. The home ends must be rife with Wigan. That'll be their 'chosen few' Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: bigbobjoylove on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 16:23:19 Get the bloody bank open!
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Sam9255 on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 16:24:24 Get the bloody bank open! Yeah I agree !! Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Nemo on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 16:26:34 I have a ST seat reserved until the 2nd but holding out to see if they get the bank open, I'd rather be over there for the novelty.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Langers on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 16:34:06 I bet it rains.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: LucienSanchez on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 16:34:17 Just purchased my reserved seat online... the system appears to work quite well!
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Batch on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 16:48:59 Just purchased my reserved seat online... the system appears to work quite well! I can log in and buy mine just fine. Can't log in for my 7 year old son, nor add him as "friends or family". Anyone got any ideas (other than ring ticket office, go in to ticket office, etc). Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Bewster on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 17:03:25 Are the sales going fast ? I was planning on getting mine when I am up for new year.
Is this feasible or do you thing I should get them in advance of this ? Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 17:30:30 Also note that on the website fans should keep their Wigan ticket stubs as it entitles them to a £5 discount on tickets to the rearranged Shrewsbury game.
Apologies if people knew about this already but its a pretty good incentive and the Shrewsbury game should be a top of the table clash so the bigger the crowd the better! Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Gnasher on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 17:34:49 Are the sales going fast ? I was planning on getting mine when I am up for new year. Is this feasible or do you thing I should get them in advance of this ? Assuming season ticket holders take their seat, there are only 200 tickets left - unless they open the SB. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Sam9255 on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 17:38:29 Assuming season ticket holders take their seat, there are only 200 tickets left - unless they open the SB. This will be good if they do cause loads of people are waiting because it's a better atmosphere there right ?? Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Bewster on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 17:39:39 ah bugger
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Batch on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 18:40:27 Considering opening the Bank according to BBC Wilts.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Sam9255 on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 18:44:02 Considering opening the Bank according to BBC Wilts. What radio or web ? Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Batch on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 18:46:53 What radio or web ? 6:30 news. On the radio. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: suttonred on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 18:48:43 I'll be coming across from London for this. Any other London reds going to the match? Yes, not worked out if driving or train yet, If it's train i'll be on the ever popular 12.15 Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Gnasher on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 18:57:58 Considering opening the Bank according to BBC Wilts. Brilliant news if it happens. It'll be lovely to see the ground full of plastic Swindon fans rather than those supporting the opposition! Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Notts red on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 22:21:34 This is where the season ticket swipe card system gets interesting. If you enjoy a few beers and get into the ground just before ko someone more than likely is going to be sitting/standing in your seat. The cards have no seat numbers on them so unless you keep your card in its holder how do you prove that's your seat. Hassle with seats at 3 pm is not going to go down to well with anyone.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: leftside on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 22:50:36 This is where the season ticket swipe card system gets interesting. If you enjoy a few beers and get into the ground just before ko someone more than likely is going to be sitting/standing in your seat. The cards have no seat numbers on them so unless you keep your card in its holder how do you prove that's your seat. Hassle with seats at 3 pm is not going to go down to well with anyone. Best to keep it in its holder, then flash it cop-style at the offending seat thief. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Notts red on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 22:54:45 I will do for sure but I bet a lot of people won't and just carry them in their wallets etc.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Batch on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 23:10:24 I will do for sure but I bet a lot of people won't and just carry them in their wallets etc. True dat. I don't even know where my holder is. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: leftside on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 23:11:53 I will do for sure but I bet a lot of people won't and just carry them in their wallets etc. I suspect you're right, but most people who sit in the wrong seats can be reasonable, and I bet you'd get a bit of support from fellow season ticket holders sitting nearby - unless they don't like you! Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Notts red on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 23:26:15 I'll be alright it's the ones who don't like upsetting people I'll feel sorry for. Apart from that don't want to have to get up and down whilst some numpty tries to find his seat because he hasnt Been to the the County Ground since we played Walsall for promotion !
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: tans on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 07:35:16 Anyone sits in my seat theyll get a glasgow kiss ;)
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: herthab on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 07:49:16 Anyone sits in my seat theyll get a glasgow kiss ;) Make sure your lips don't get in the way. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Benzel on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 09:33:33 This is where the season ticket swipe card system gets interesting. If you enjoy a few beers and get into the ground just before ko someone more than likely is going to be sitting/standing in your seat. The cards have no seat numbers on them so unless you keep your card in its holder how do you prove that's your seat. Hassle with seats at 3 pm is not going to go down to well with anyone. I've lost my holder, so if anyone is in my seat I'll just tell them to show me their ticket. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Bewster on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 09:41:30 Got me tickets courtesy of mum and dad ticketing services - apparently I got the last 2 tickets together in the whole ground.
Good news is Mrs B is coming and the last two games she went to were Leeds (H) and Southampton (A) in the play off season. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: london_red on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 11:59:49 8,488 tickets sold and it's not yet Christmas. Great effort.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 12:09:06 Large proportion of Town End have to keep season ticket cards in their holders as stewards always ask to check them! It's a tad irritating.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Batch on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 13:09:28 Large proportion of Town End have to keep season ticket cards in their holders as stewards always ask to check them! It's a tad irritating. The cards are already personalised, so I don't know why row/seat aren't printed on them as well. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Langers on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 13:23:44 Quote The Stratton Bank, sponsored by smart of Swindon, will be OPEN for the FA Cup 3rd round tie against Wigan Athletic with tickets now on sale From Official STFC Twitter. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: jimmy_onions on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 13:36:37 Nice. See you there then, lets get up close personal to the 152 wigan fans...
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Ardiles on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 13:47:11 If I was able to go (I'm not) I'd be tempted to get a Stratton Bank ticket just for old times' sake. I spent most of my first few seasons up there...incl the Prem season.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: jonny72 on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 14:00:02 Every Town fan should be made to endure a few games on the Bank in the middle of winter. Not a real fan unless you've come close to dying from hyperthermia whilst watching a dull 0-0 draw from the Bank.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Reg Smeeton on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 14:06:15 If I was able to go (I'm not) I'd be tempted to get a Stratton Bank ticket just for old times' sake. I spent most of my first few seasons up there...incl the Prem season. The last time I went on the Bank was for the Liverpool game in that Prem season....pretty sure it was still a terrace, so I would use it early season when you got decent weather. Once seats went in though, that was it for me. I did once have an argument with Hardman at an AGM about the decision to put seats on the Bank...his line was as we'd be in the top two divs, it was a legal requirement.....my line was that the way the club was run, it was more likely we'd be in the lower 2 divs, so unnecessary. TBF to Hardman, I think we have spent 3 seasons outside Div 3 or 4 since then, but it was 16 years ago. Typical Town, end up doing the wrong thing for the seemingly right reasons....how good would it have been in that time, to have had a proper little terrace....I'm sure some sort of roof could have been put on, a bit like Pompey did with the Milton End. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Abrahammer on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 14:31:25 There is quite simply no comparison between the Bank when terraced and the bank now. I wouldn't chose to go on it now, it would ruin the memories of the old days.
The majority of people on there for the Wigan game will probably be plastics as well. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: jimmy_onions on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 14:35:11 There is quite simply no comparison between the Bank when terraced and the bank now. I wouldn't chose to go on it now, it would ruin the memories of the old days. The majority of people on there for the Wigan game will probably be plastics as well. So what? Town fans on four sides..thats all that matters. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: ghanimah on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 14:37:10 So what? Town fans on four sides..thats all that matters. Even Oxford can't claim that...fans on four sides that is. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Abrahammer on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 14:38:10 So what? Town fans on four sides..thats all that matters. More fans the better, it just doesn't float my boat. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Hitchinred on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 15:10:36 Every Town fan should be made to endure a few games on the Bank in the middle of winter. Not a real fan unless you've come close to dying from hyperthermia whilst watching a dull 0-0 draw from the Bank. One of my two memories of freezing at football matches was on the bank at a New Years game against Plymouth in which we got a very late equaliser to make it 1-1. The other was a 3rd round win at Craven Cottage in the late 80's after which I was laid up with flu for about a week. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Red Frog on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 15:17:47 One of my two memories of freezing at football matches was on the bank at a New Years game against Plymouth in which we got a very late equaliser to make it 1-1. The other was a 3rd round win at Craven Cottage in the late 80's after which I was laid up with flu for about a week. Yes, that Fulham game on an open terrace with the snow and wind blowing in off the Thames is my coldest memory too. And my wettest was at Port Vale c.1983, where our lot did a huge conga to keep warm and made sheep noises as the police herded us out of the ground. But to give them credit - they did minibus us back to the station. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: jimmy_onions on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 15:19:36 Ditto that Fulham game...my feet were like blocks of ice that day...
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Wills1 on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 15:24:18 Finally managed to get through to the ticket office !!
Stratton Bank tickets are all thats left. Blooming impressive that we have sold so many already. I am now off to buy some thermals. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: ChalkyWhiteIsGod on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 15:27:48 I've only ever been on the bank once for a proper game, remember I was at the back in the middle on either my dads or my uncles shoulders when we won Div 2, we played a shitty draw (0-0?) against someone like Stockport, Swansea, Tranmere...fuck knows. I just remember the team lifting the trophy and everyone getting fucking smashed in the County Ground Hotel after while 'We Are The Champions' kept getting played on the juke box.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Ardiles on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 15:30:24 The last time I went on the Bank was for the Liverpool game in that Prem season....pretty sure it was still a terrace, so I would use it early season when you got decent weather. Once seats went in though, that was it for me. I did once have an argument with Hardman at an AGM about the decision to put seats on the Bank...his line was as we'd be in the top two divs, it was a legal requirement.....my line was that the way the club was run, it was more likely we'd be in the lower 2 divs, so unnecessary. TBF to Hardman, I think we have spent 3 seasons outside Div 3 or 4 since then, but it was 16 years ago. Typical Town, end up doing the wrong thing for the seemingly right reasons....how good would it have been in that time, to have had a proper little terrace....I'm sure some sort of roof could have been put on, a bit like Pompey did with the Milton End. I was there that day, Reg. Ruddock was warming up in front of us, and I have a clear memory of our fans giving Ruddock the 'fat boy' treatment...to which he replied by turning round and doing an exaggerated, theatrical yawn. To be fair to him, it was quite funny. Edit: And to be fair to him again, they stuffed us. Probably the most entertaining 5-0 defeat I can remember. (Streets ahead of the 5-0 Villa Park capitulation or the final day 5-0 humiliation at home to Leeds.) Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Benzel on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 15:41:17 I've only ever been on the bank once for a proper game, remember I was at the back in the middle on either my dads or my uncles shoulders when we won Div 2, we played a shitty draw (0-0?) against someone like Stockport, Swansea, Tranmere...fuck knows. I just remember the team lifting the trophy and everyone getting fucking smashed in the County Ground Hotel after while 'We Are The Champions' kept getting played on the juke box. Yeah Stockport at home. I was 10 :) Can remember Shaun Taylor parading the trophy. Awesome. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: jonny72 on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 15:48:02 I seem to recall them giving out free hot drinks at half time once as it was so cold. Though that might have been part of a cheap price ticket deal, FA Cup game I think.
Some good memories on the Bank though, especially of Bamber. Remember him putting it over the bar from two yards out and taking a chunk out of the Town End roof hoarding with a wayward shot (something that didn't get fixed until a few years ago I think). Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: mexico red on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 16:00:48 my abiding memory of the stratton bank was collecting coins that bournemouth fans were chucking at us
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Benzel on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 16:04:31 I've only ever seen one game from the Bank and that was Mansfield last time out in L2. First time I can recall us getting the stand vs stand we are XXXX's red and white army (Sturrock in this case) going.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 16:04:46 my abiding memory of the stratton bank was collecting coins that bournemouth fans were chucking at us Why don't you stop chiding us with your memories of stratton bank you lazy artical and actually stand on the stratton bank for the Wigan game. You caaaaaaaaaaant! Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: blah blah on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 16:07:31 my first Swindon games were stood on the Bank, my dad used to get me a good position at the front, then bugger off to the back with his mates, leaving me with 50p for a Drifter from the lad that walked around the ground selling snacks. All the kids at the front had packs of wrigleys chewing gum, and Jimmy Allen would always come to one of us for a piece when he ran out onto the pitch. He never came to me though ::)
Looks like I'll be back there for the Wigan game then, never thought the rest of the ground would sell out, although I might risk it and wait to see if any season ticket holders dont claim theirs. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: 4D on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 16:20:50 I remember a Prem game in the bank when someone lit a flare and left it on the terrace; also the time a town fan grabbed a rovers flag through the railings and proceeded to rip it up in front of the reddening brizztolian. Also, playing Manchester utd, seeing a few faces I knew who were in the away end - they are Bristol city fans.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: jimmy_onions on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 16:23:25 seeing as these tickets appear to be going quickly, got a little edgy that they might sell out, so just got mine (for the bank)
ps love blah blahs drifter story....the drifter, an excellent choice mate. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Ardiles on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 16:41:36 Why don't you stop chiding us with your memories of stratton bank you lazy artical and actually stand on the stratton bank for the Wigan game. You caaaaaaaaaaant! Touchy subject, I know, so I don't want to inflame any simmering sensitivity...but the PDC 'fascism' story has run its course now. Most accept, I think, that his sympathy with the philosophy was along the lines of the Mussolini bring order to an inherently chaotic country (Italy) and 'getting the trains to run on time' variety, rather than the exterminating your enemy/racist variety espoused elsewhere. I don't want to get caught up in any intricate historical arguments, bacause I don't think they're relevant here. Mex - if you did decide to draw a line under this and come back properly, I don't think anyone would think less of you for it. It irritates the hell out of me that dedicated, passionate fans like you and Davis feel you have had to sacrifice something you love because of something our new manager said or did over 10 years ago. Deep down, you're a Town fan first & last. Hope that wins through in the end. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Red Frog on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 16:50:34 Touchy subject, I know, so I don't want to inflame any simmering sensitivity...but the PDC 'fascism' story has run its course now. OK, I'll bite (and get shouted down for doing so I expect). Anyone who thinks PdC's fascism is a "story" has no doubt already returned. I've spoken to friends in Italy who confirm that a lot of local people's nostalgia for Mussolini is along the lines you describe. I think it's dishonest to think you can support the cuddly bits of fascism and ignore the inconvenient bits. First Christmas I'll ever have spent in the UK without attending a game. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 16:53:40 Touchy subject, I know, so I don't want to inflame any simmering sensitivity...but the PDC 'fascism' story has run its course now. Most accept, I think, that his sympathy with the philosophy was along the lines of the Mussolini bring order to an inherently chaotic country (Italy) and 'getting the trains to run on time' variety, rather than the exterminating your enemy/racist variety espoused elsewhere. I don't want to get caught up in any intricate historical arguments, bacause I don't think they're relevant here. Mex - if you did decide to draw a line under this and come back properly, I don't think anyone would think less of you for it. It irritates the hell out of me that dedicated, passionate fans like you and Davis feel you have had to sacrifice something you love because of something our new manager said or did over 10 years ago. Deep down, you're a Town fan first & last. Hope that wins through in the end. I said it purely as a joke, as there was a similar comment made in another thread. I didn't mean anything by my comment as I am sure Mex knows. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: 4D on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 16:56:17 Did he ever get his south oxon reds flag back? ???
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: jonny72 on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 17:01:35 I think it's dishonest to think you can support the cuddly bits of fascism and ignore the inconvenient bits. Rubbish. There are various political ism's that I agree with bits of, doesn't mean I'm a Marxist, Communist, Liberalist or a whateverist and it certainly doesn't mean I agree with everything that they stand for. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 17:02:53 Ooops. Didn't mean to start off a boring political discussion!
I might delete my account and go in a big strop! :) Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Red Frog on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 17:04:23 I'll bite as well. My reading of PDC's autobiography suggests otherwise. I simply do not buy the argument that PDC's views are anything close to those associated with mainstream fascism. I think some people have got as far as the word 'fascism' and no further, without trying to look in to what was meant my it. Overly simplistic, in my view. The world is not black & white. I really don't want to go into an early summer timewarp, but I think you're being a bit selective if you feel you can pick and choose the bits of fascism you don't mind. Just my view, but I think if you have the tattoo, you've bought the package. I can do shades of grey, but this one was black and white for me. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Reg Smeeton on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 17:10:05 I think you're being a bit selective if you feel you can pick and choose the bits of fascism you don't mind. A bit like the Tory MP Aidan Burley, who seems to quite like Nazi themed stag parties... Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Victor Mildew on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 17:13:12 my abiding memory of the stratton bank was collecting coins that bournemouth fans were chucking at us was that the 87 play off season? i remember that,getting covered in tomato sauce after they had raided the little kiosk in the corner just before the game started then it all kicking off during the game our lot throwing a policemans helmet back and forth with the Bournemouth fans! fuckin hilarious...then about two hundred of us being escorted round the ground to be put in the Town End boiling hot day if i remember rightly.Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Ardiles on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 17:14:22 I deleted the post you quoted precisely because I had second thoughts and didn't want to get in to a protracted argument. I can see where you're coming from...but I'm more with Jonny than with you. Black & white for you; very, very grey for me. I think it's not at all disingenuous to be very selective in circumstances like these. Fascism is a word. Just because I believe in limited wealth redistribution, this does not make me a communist. Like I said...I think you need to read beyond the headline here. If you've not read PDC's autobiography, you should.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: DRS on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 17:14:59 I really don't want to go into an early summer timewarp, but I think you're being a bit selective if you feel you can pick and choose the bits of fascism you don't mind. Just my view, but I think if you have the tattoo, you've bought the package. I can do shades of grey, but this one was black and white for me. I don't want to get caught up in it again either but can i just ask you one question..Have you read his autobiography.Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Red Frog on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 17:16:43 No, why?
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Bogus Dave on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 17:21:43 I really don't want to go into an early summer timewarp, but I think you're being a bit selective if you feel you can pick and choose the bits of fascism you don't mind. Just my view, but I think if you have the tattoo, you've bought the package. I can do shades of grey, but this one was black and white for me. Not really. If you buy a tin of quality street, and only like the purple ones, then you don't eat the whole tin do you? You aren't a fan of quality street, you're a fan of the purple ones, which fall under the quality street banner. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Red Frog on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 17:23:33 Not really. If you buy a tin of quality street, and only like the purple ones, then you don't eat the whole tin do you? You aren't a fan of quality street, you're a fan of the purple ones, which fall under the quality street banner. Bless. :girlgiggle: Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Ardiles on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 17:25:25 Don't patronise, RF. Try to engage.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Ginginho on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 17:29:40 You see what you've done Bob's Orange?
Now go and sit in the corner! Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: DRS on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 17:35:59 No, why? Do you not think if you are going to make a decision like you have it is wise to read/hear both sides rather than just the one side you have read.Feel free to DM me as don't want this thread being taken over by the same old shit again Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: sheepshagger on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 17:36:39 Sorry - but its the same old same old Red Frog
You believe something and that's your right - but stop being so fucking pious about it People are allowed to think differently to you - if you want to put blinkers on and ignore all of what seems to be relevant interviews/autobiographies etc.. then that's your call - but it doesn't mean you are automatically right.... A little less blinkered and you might even learn something ! Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Red Frog on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 17:44:30 Don't patronise, RF. Try to engage. Sorry, I'm really trying to resist engaging! Try something hypothetical for me to see if it makes any difference: for every mention of Fascism and Mussolini in this discussion, replace with Nazism and Hitler. So one of your posts would read: "the PDC 'nazism' story has run its course now. Most accept, I think, that his sympathy with the philosophy was along the lines of Hitler bringing order". How comfortable would you be writing that? Are you saying that you're ok-ish with Italian fascism but not the German version? I guess we've just chosen to draw our black and white lines in different places. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Bogus Dave on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 17:49:46 But it isn't about Nazi-ism, and it isn't about hitler?
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: mexico red on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 17:53:50 was that the 87 play off season? i remember that,getting covered in tomato sauce after they had raided the little kiosk in the corner just before the game started then it all kicking off during the game our lot throwing a policemans helmet back and forth with the Bournemouth fans! fuckin hilarious...then about two hundred of us being escorted round the ground to be put in the Town End boiling hot day if i remember rightly. sounds about right, i was 15 at the time, was scorching. i dont think that little gate at the front to the left of the goal had seen so much action, about that time coppers helmuts seemed to get tossed about loads. have a feeling yeovil red got chucked out that day too :) as for fascism you know my thoughts, not going to come back til he's gone. but dont want to get involved in the same old arguements. oh and bobs orange is a cunt and didnt sing at wembley. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 17:54:57 Comparing Italian Fascism to German Nazism is like comparing a Muslim to an Islamic Extremist.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: sheepshagger on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 17:55:26 Try something hypothetical for me to see if it makes any difference: for every mention of Fascism and Mussolini in this discussion, replace with Catholicism and The Pope. So one of your posts would read: "the PDC 'Catholicism' story has run its course now. Most accept, I think, that his sympathy with the philosophy was along the lines of The Pope bringing order". How comfortable would you be writing that? Are you saying that you're ok-ish with Italian fascism but not the Vatican's version?
This works just as well Red Frog - as does lots of other 2 words ! We are not talking about Hitler or the Nazi's - we are talking about our manager and his sympathies with a way of wanting things to be in his own country.......Nostalgic or not !!! Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: sonicyouth on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 18:23:10 I might edit the word filter so any mentions of fascism and Mussolini are replaced with Christmas and Santa :)
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: cheltred69 on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 18:31:27 back on topic - there will certainly be some tickets on sale in the main stands after 2nd Jan.
Mine will be at least. I wanted 2 tickets togther as my son is coming and couldn't get one near my ST so have decamped to the Arkells wing for the day. I would imagine that others might have done similar and a few will be unable to make it on the day. I expect they'll mostly be single tickets though and be snapped up quite fast. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: ChalkyWhiteIsGod on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 18:56:09 continuing with the original topic, i know a lot of fans with season tickets will be holding out for tickets on the bank, so you can pretty much guarantee there will be a couple of thousand left between the three stands come 2 January. Would be amazing if we actually sell out all tickets apart from unclaimed season ticket seats by January 2nd.
Hopefully the bank can let their voices be heard as well and we can get a 'We are Paolo's Red and White Army' between the two halfs of the ground (Arkells not included of course) Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 19:33:01 Though boring and repetitive this Fascism conversation has been for the last 6 months, I like the well thought out discussion in this one. From Hitler and Nazis to Christmas & Santa, and not forgetting Quality Street! Brilliant. I'll let you girls carry on with the serious stuff!
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: jonah on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 21:46:37 Quote A bit like the Tory MP Aidan Burley, who seems to quite like Nazi themed stag parties... And a bit like Labour MP Ed Balls too (who dressed up as a nazi for a lark whilst at Oxford........) http://order-order.com/2011/12/12/aidan-burley-attends-stag-do-with-man-dressed-as-ed-balls-bbc-neglect-shadow-chancellor-from-nazi-compendium/ J Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Hammer on Thursday, December 22, 2011, 05:36:42 You see what you've done Bob's Orange? Now go and sit in the corner! I've got a spare ticket for a seat in the corner if Bob's Orange wishes to sit next to me. Can't see it though......after all, I am a fucking preachy cunt. Furthermore, I'd feel guilty that two of us were collecting coins being thrown at us by opposing fans, especially at this time of year and during the current harsh economic climate !! :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: stfcinbmth on Sunday, December 25, 2011, 19:49:51 Been picked up by TV10 Sweden, not one I get unfortunately. Still time
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: sonicyouth on Monday, December 26, 2011, 13:30:48 We're also going to be shown on Viasat Sport in Norway - the same channel that Fjørtoft is anchor.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, December 26, 2011, 14:20:52 Been picked up by TV10 Sweden, not one I get unfortunately. Still time We're also going to be shown on Viasat Sport in Norway - the same channel that Fjørtoft is anchor. Luckily both of these should have online feeds available....nice. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Kinky Tom on Monday, December 26, 2011, 15:27:10 A bit like the Tory MP Aidan Burley, who seems to quite like Nazi themed stag parties... those guys were a bunch of cunts all week they were out here, desperate to cause trouble. the pic from the sun has my flatmate in it, he wasn't involved... Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: stfcinbmth on Monday, December 26, 2011, 17:56:18 We're also going to be shown on Viasat Sport in Norway - the same channel that Fjørtoft is anchor. Where did you get that info from sonic? I'll try to find 4.8e tomorrow and see what's on there Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: sonicyouth on Monday, December 26, 2011, 18:31:05 Where did you get that info from sonic? http://www.liverpool.no/newspg.aspx?id=31343&zone=1I'll try to find 4.8e tomorrow and see what's on there NorwayRed will be delighted Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: stfcinbmth on Monday, December 26, 2011, 18:37:59 http://www.liverpool.no/newspg.aspx?id=31343&zone=1 NorwayRed will be delighted Ta, will report on my findings tomorrow Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: leefer on Monday, December 26, 2011, 22:57:45 http://www.livesportontv.com/football
Is that not showing us V Wigan on live(Setanta Ireland) Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Summerof69 on Thursday, December 29, 2011, 14:48:54 By the Official Facebook, now just about 1000 Stratton Bank tickets left.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Posh Red on Thursday, December 29, 2011, 15:08:26 I see from the official site that the away fans bar (Bar 71) is being used for additional hospitality, and not given to Wigan fans.
i guess that's based on the limited number of tickets that Wigan have sold. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Thursday, December 29, 2011, 15:10:46 So if there are only 1,000 tickets left for the game how come we've only sold 10,600 when the ground holds 14,500?
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Nemo on Thursday, December 29, 2011, 15:11:47 1000 unreserved seats suggests about 3000 season ticket holders haven't got off their arses and paid yet (I know I haven't)
Or failing that, it's 1000 in the bank plus a few hundred dotted around other stands. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Posh Red on Thursday, December 29, 2011, 15:17:42 Also, don't forget that Wigan only asked for 500 tickets, and I've no idea how many they have sold.
Even just the away portion of the Arkells must hold 1,000 plus, so there's at least 500 tickets that cannot be sold. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Summerof69 on Thursday, December 29, 2011, 15:44:35 So if there are only 1,000 tickets left for the game how come we've only sold 10,600 when the ground holds 14,500? Well 1200 of the remaining will be the Arkells corner, leaving about 1700 ST holders that haven't paid for their seat. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Thursday, December 29, 2011, 16:12:24 Well 1200 of the remaining will be the Arkells corner, leaving about 1700 ST holders that haven't paid for their seat. Makes sense. I wonder how many ST holders have already got tickets in a different seat? It could mean we're not looking at a sell out at all. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: leefer on Thursday, December 29, 2011, 16:18:55 No chance of a sell out....not with a home game on Monday before as well,reckon around 12,000 or just over.....which is still a darned good crowd.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Dirk Diggler on Thursday, December 29, 2011, 16:21:47 Makes sense. I wonder how many ST holders have already got tickets in a different seat? It could mean we're not looking at a sell out at all. Why would anybody do that? Its not as if the bank is a fantastic alternative to your normal seatTitle: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: ChalkyWhiteIsGod on Thursday, December 29, 2011, 16:24:44 I know of plenty who have done it
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Thursday, December 29, 2011, 16:28:32 Why would anybody do that? Its not as if the bank is a fantastic alternative to your normal seat I bet some people have though just for the novelty factor of it being the bank etc. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: mrverve on Thursday, December 29, 2011, 16:37:23 So if there are only 1,000 tickets left for the game how come we've only sold 10,600 when the ground holds 14,500? It's because some of the ST holders haven't yet bought a ticket, I think they have their seat reserved up until the 2nd Jan. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Dirk Diggler on Thursday, December 29, 2011, 17:04:53 I bet some people have though just for the novelty factor of it being the bank etc. Those of us that are old enough realise there is no novelty, having said that would love to recreate my bank "delerium" from Charlie's goal against the Pikeys Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Thursday, December 29, 2011, 17:59:34 Someones just tweeted Wigan have sold around 400 tickets...
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Ardiles on Thursday, December 29, 2011, 18:05:12 Someones just tweeted Wigan have sold around 400 tickets... If that's true, that has to make them the mickiest mousiest club ever to 'grace' the Premiership. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: stfcinbmth on Thursday, December 29, 2011, 18:13:52 If that's true, that has to make them the mickiest mousiest club ever to 'grace' the Premiership. No one could accuse them of being a big club Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Posh Red on Thursday, December 29, 2011, 19:02:00 No one could accuse them of being a big club True, in fact Mickey Mouse wears a Wigan Athletic watch :) Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: stfcinbmth on Thursday, December 29, 2011, 19:17:06 Anyhow looks like our favourite Spanish channel has picked it up, must have been impressed with the Udders game. Good news. Plus some obscure Russian channels
http://liveonsat.com/LJ_foot_b_uk_cup.php Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: jonny72 on Thursday, December 29, 2011, 20:04:50 Do we get any lower league football from other countries in the UK? Don't remember seeing any before.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: stfcinbmth on Thursday, December 29, 2011, 20:18:52 Do we get any lower league football from other countries in the UK? Don't remember seeing any before. This is what's coming up UK wise jonny http://liveonsat.com/LJ_foot_b_ukire_ALL.php This is what's coming up Italy wise http://liveonsat.com/LJ_foot_e_italy.php Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: [email protected] on Friday, December 30, 2011, 00:14:10 Cheers guys, I'm stuck in the states for this game so at least I can watch it from afar!
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: cheltred69 on Friday, December 30, 2011, 00:22:40 Why would anybody do that? Its not as if the bank is a fantastic alternative to your normal seat I've done it because I'm coming with my son who's not a st holder and I wanted 2 seats close together. Only way I could do this was to decamp to the Arkells for the day. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Simon Pieman on Friday, December 30, 2011, 00:27:40 Makes sense. I wonder how many ST holders have already got tickets in a different seat? It could mean we're not looking at a sell out at all. The ticket office will probably release their reserved seat when they book the other. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: A Gent Orange on Friday, December 30, 2011, 08:32:03 Does anyone have the capacity to record any of these streams as I fancy doing some stat tracking, much like this... http://thewashbag.com/2011/12/14/making-up-the-numbers-does-oliver-rissers-contribution-to-swindon-add-up/#comments
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Samdy Gray on Friday, December 30, 2011, 08:53:55 stfcinbmth will probably be recording it.
Let's hope he doesn't miss the first 50 seconds this time ;) Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: stfcinbmth on Friday, December 30, 2011, 09:07:46 I'm going to practice before hand :-[
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Swindon Please Win on Saturday, December 31, 2011, 14:26:37 Got my tickets today and asked what the crowds going to be like, apparantly 800 tickets left for Stratton bank and 900 season tickets haven't claimed their tickets.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Matchworn Shirts on Saturday, December 31, 2011, 14:27:23 Got my tickets today and asked what the crowds going to be like, apparantly 800 tickets left for Stratton bank and 900 season tickets haven't claimed their tickets. was this from Jockenory? Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR on Saturday, December 31, 2011, 14:39:37 Doesn't sound that unbelieveable to me ???
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: stfcinbmth on Saturday, December 31, 2011, 19:38:27 Now been picked up by Nova Sports Czech Republic package. This is a package lots of pubs home and abroad use, could be useful for some of the exiles
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: pumbaa on Monday, January 2, 2012, 10:49:54 Need a ticket for DRS (ideally) or Arkells for Saturday. I'm guessing those not claimed by ST holders go on general sale at midnight tonight?
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Bogus Dave on Monday, January 2, 2012, 11:15:40 On general sale now according to the OS. Season ticket seats reserved till half 5
http://www.swindontownfc.co.uk/page/TicketNews/0,,10341~2538029,00.html Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Spencer_White on Monday, January 2, 2012, 11:32:36 Now been picked up by Nova Sports Czech Republic package. This is a package lots of pubs home and abroad use, could be useful for some of the exiles Could be best Magera doesnt play for all concerned then. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: stfcinbmth on Monday, January 2, 2012, 11:32:40 Now also being shown on Sky Sports 1 Italia
http://liveonsat.com/LJ_foot_b_uk_cup.php Should be some very decent feeds around Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Batch on Monday, January 2, 2012, 12:12:54 Need a ticket for DRS (ideally) or Arkells for Saturday. I'm guessing those not claimed by ST holders go on general sale at midnight tonight? If you can get aweay with looking U10 I have a spare. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: pericarp on Monday, January 2, 2012, 14:22:57 What time does the ticket office close today?
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: pumbaa on Monday, January 2, 2012, 21:17:02 On general sale now according to the OS. Season ticket seats reserved till half 5 http://www.swindontownfc.co.uk/page/TicketNews/0,,10341~2538029,00.html Sold out, according to the link..... Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: pumbaa on Monday, January 2, 2012, 21:18:13 If you can get aweay with looking U10 I have a spare. Bit cryptic for me Batch, but definitely interested. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: reeves4england on Monday, January 2, 2012, 21:20:17 Sold out, according to the link..... Give them a ring tomorrow morning and I'm sure you'll get seatsTitle: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: suttonred on Monday, January 2, 2012, 21:20:29 The season ticket holders part could mean up to a couple of thousand still left, still that by my reckoning, is still around 12k sold which is pretty good. Should have around 13k there
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: jonny72 on Monday, January 2, 2012, 21:24:32 If you can get aweay with looking U10 I have a spare. Can't you just take it back and get them to upgrade it? Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Batch on Monday, January 2, 2012, 21:30:41 Can't you just take it back and get them to upgrade it? Possibly, now just waiting for a mate to make his mind up whether he is taking his kid on it. I don't think it will be a total sell out, there should be a fair few season ticket seats up for grabs as of today. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: pumbaa on Monday, January 2, 2012, 21:40:20 I'll claim my twat of the week award now please.
Phone call tomorrow at 0830 then! Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: pumbaa on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 08:53:41 Job done, ticket secured for centre of DRS. Plenty still available.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Gnasher on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 11:05:09 Job done, ticket secured for centre of DRS. Plenty still available. Just over 2000 home tickets left, according to the official FB page. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Bathtime on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 11:15:11 Had to wait nearly 15 minutes for an answer but have purchased good seats in Arkells. Hurrah...student concessions apply so taking my son £ 25.00 for the pair of us. Bloody bargin :clap:
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: STFC4LIFE on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 11:25:25 Haven't been able to get through, was on hold for half an hour then had to get back to work.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: blah blah on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 11:56:20 Took me about half an hour to get through, but finally got 3 tickets in Arkells stand. Only the odd seat left in DRS, few more in Arkells, and about 1000 on the Bank.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 12:19:21 Don't know if its been posted but i had a check on the Wigan OS and they have sold their allocation except for around 100.
I am not sure what the initial allocation of tickets to them was but it does say that extra tickets WILL be available on the day of the game so i presume it wasn't even the full allocation of seats in the Arkells that away teams usually get, 500ish isn't it? Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Samdy Gray on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 12:26:32 I think someone posted that they were given 500.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Batch on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 12:29:30 So that means they've sold 400. I know an FA cup tie v a division 4 team isn't as attractive as perhaps Man U away, but it seems a poor effort to me.
Going to be a very tough game this, to state the obvious. I heard Poalo say he'd rather lose 5-0 playing football than 1-0 playing hoofball. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Ardiles on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 12:33:37 So that means they've sold 400. [url width=468 height=608]http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2007/11_02/mickeymouse_468x608.jpg[/url] Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Gnasher on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 12:36:00 So that means they've sold 400. I know an FA cup tie v a division 4 team isn't as attractive as perhaps Man U away, but it seems a poor effort to me. Going to be a very tough game this, to state the obvious. I heard Poalo say he'd rather lose 5-0 playing football than 1-0 playing hoofball. The majority of the town support the egg chasers, the remainder are Man U fans. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: pericarp on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 12:39:28 So not many left on DRS then? Is going to the box office quicker than the phone?
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Gnasher on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 12:41:55 So not many left on DRS then? Is going to the box office quicker than the phone? Depends where you live :) Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: pericarp on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 12:43:27 Well.. Swindon :-[
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Gnasher on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 12:57:39 Well.. Swindon :-[ Bicycle, car, bus or walking? ;) Probably easier to get down there and buy a ticket. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: pericarp on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 13:02:24 What's up with the weather, eh?
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: wheretherealredsare on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 13:26:51 Are you Canadian, eh?
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: pericarp on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 13:30:36 Are you Canadian, eh? :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: fittons_coaching_badge on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 14:15:10 11,900 sold according to main site!
600 tickets left for the bank and limited tickets for the other three! So maybe a crowd of around 13k! Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: pericarp on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 15:03:32 Just got back from the box office. Purchased 2 tickets near the halfway line on the DRS but only 4 rows up. Limited tickets in the Arkells, only near the away fans. Limited also in the other 2. Stratton Bank still have a fair few left. Overall 12,500 sold with around 1k still left
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Langers on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 15:08:13 Fantastic response. I honestly didn't think we would sell this many.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Dirk Diggler on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 19:33:12 Just got back from the box office. Purchased 2 tickets near the halfway line on the DRS but only 4 rows up. Limited tickets in the Arkells, only near the away fans. Limited also in the other 2. Stratton Bank still have a fair few left. Overall 12,500 sold with around 1k still left Assume that on-line ticketing site is accurate. If so there are between 20 & 30 left in TE, Same in North Stand and approx the same in DR. Looks approx 2-300 only left on SB. As of 5 mins ago that makes a max of 400 left? Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Batch on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 19:36:05 Assume that on-line ticketing site is accurate. If so there are between 20 & 30 left in TE, Same in North Stand and approx the same in DR. Looks approx 2-300 only left on SB. As of 5 mins ago that makes a max of 400 left? Bloody Wigan fans buying up tickets in the home end ;) Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: chalkies_shorts on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 20:10:29 Bloody Wigan fans buying up tickets in the home end ;) Or it could be the fucking Scummers again .. they haven't gtot a Cup game.Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Freddies Ferret on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 20:12:31 I cant wait for this! I just hope we generate some noise from all sides!
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Barry Scott on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 20:13:38 I bought some tickets at about 16:00 or so and was told only Stratton Bank are left?! It was certainly what I was sold and not what I wanted.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: ChalkyWhiteIsGod on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 20:20:46 depends how many you wanted together? there are only tickets scattered around the joint in the other stands
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: ChalkyWhiteIsGod on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 20:23:43 i've had a look and there are no tickets together at all, not even two together in any stand but stratton bank
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: pericarp on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 20:33:11 i've had a look and there are no tickets together at all, not even two together in any stand but stratton bank Sounds like we're pretty much sold out now! When was the last time the CG was sold out? Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Barry Scott on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 20:34:25 depends how many you wanted together? there are only tickets scattered around the joint in the other stands Might be why then. I asked for 3 together. (I should have engaged brain.) Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: ChalkyWhiteIsGod on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 20:35:00 it's the same with two blocks of the bank, only one block with 'good' availability which is the shit one right on the end.
I'm more wondering when was the last time there was this many Swindon fans in the County Ground. Usually if the demand for tickets is there then its also there for away fans, meaning we don't get as much of the ground. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 20:45:04 The only time i've ever seen the bank open to our fans was in the Sturrock days.
The town end and the bank singing "We are Sturrocks red and white army" to each other was amazing. I can remember the ground being pretty much full then! Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: ChalkyWhiteIsGod on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 20:46:15 Hopefully we can at least get to half time still level and keep the atmosphere going. That would be class again, changes the whole atmosphere of the ground when another stand sings.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Gnasher on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 20:50:22 The only time i've ever seen the bank open to our fans was in the Sturrock days. The town end and the bank singing "We are Sturrocks red and white army" to each other was amazing. I can remember the ground being pretty much full then! I went on the SB for the Mansfield game and there were around 10k there. This should be something else with 13500 Town fans in all four stands. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: ChalkyWhiteIsGod on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 20:55:20 They do say they need a positive reaction from fans if/when they reduce ticket prices, looks like they've got one here.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Spencer_White on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 20:58:52 I went on the SB for the Mansfield game and there were around 10k there. This should be something else with 13500 Town fans in all four stands. I dunno, that Mansfield game was such a party atmosphere in the sunshine. Brilliant. There were a few random games I went on the bank like Stockport 2003, but again that was summertime. If its windy and raining against Wigan I wouldnt expect too much atmosphere from the fans on the bank! Was anyone here on the bank against Blackburn in the 1995 LC game? Thats the only other time I can remmember Town fans on an all seater Stratton Bank in the winter. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: SwindonOldie on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 21:05:39 according to the online ticketing 430 seats remain for Swindon fans :clap:
34 Town End, 21 Arkells, 24 Don Rogers & 351 Stratton Bank (thought i would count the available seats) Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: wiggy on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 21:06:15 Wigan currently losing at home to Sunderland.
Wonder how they are going to view the game against us - a chance to rest players? Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 21:08:35 The Premier League is understandably their priority but players like Victor Moses against L2 players should prove too much.
I just hope we play well in front of the big home crowd because away support will be minimal. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Batch on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 21:15:16 Southampton reserves showed how good a second string can be.
Lets hope Wigan are half arsed in their approach, because if they take it seriously we could be in for a long afternoon. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Batch on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 21:16:04 according to the online ticketing 430 seats remain for Swindon fans :clap: 34 Town End, 21 Arkells, 24 Don Rogers & 351 Stratton Bank (thought i would count the available seats) Some of those TE and Arkells have to be restricted view. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: SwindonOldie on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 21:23:35 Some of those TE and Arkells have to be restricted view. All the town end are restricted views! haha :pint: Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Arnold.J.Rimmer on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 21:31:08 Lets stop the speed clapping and just keep the chant going
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD3NMo_gNBM Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 21:32:57 After seeing that again i'm a little gutted i'm in the Arkells this time rather than on the bank again!
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Notts red on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 22:58:24 Haven't been on the Stratton bank in years. How many seasons were the fences up for? Stood on the bank for a few seasons and there was something special about it.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: pericarp on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 23:01:04 I wanted to go Stratton Bank, but I just couldn't risk the weather.
Yes - I'm that much of a pussy. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: JanTheMan on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 23:05:49 I thought the last time we had this many town fans in the CG was last game of season 96 v Stockport. Sell out and we had the bank?
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Freddies Ferret on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, 09:12:34 Just had a look at the forecast and it looks quite nice for saturday
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, 13:01:38 Swindon Vs Wigan is live on FoxSoccer.com over here in the states, so there should be some streams available out there for those that are interested.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Keroooosh on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, 15:57:42 As im massively bored at work, counted remaining seats :doh:
23 in TE, 7 in DR, 7 in Ark and 181 in SB = 218 left! Cracking effort Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: WR5 on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, 16:22:02 Swindon Vs Wigan is live on FoxSoccer.com what the fuck is the badge/club crest they are using for us on that site Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: sonicyouth on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, 16:28:49 what the fuck is the badge/club crest they are using for us on that site they're using the Supermarine logo I think[url width=20 height=20]http://static.foxsports.com/fe/fsi/img/futbol/teamLogo/statsInc/xsmall/7137.gif[/url] Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: WR5 on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, 16:30:45 they're using the Supermarine logo I think silly cunts[url width=20 height=20]http://static.foxsports.com/fe/fsi/img/futbol/teamLogo/statsInc/xsmall/7137.gif[/url] ps am i getting the hang of the lingo on this site Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Batch on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, 16:43:04 Amercians like Berniman don't know better :)
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: cheltred69 on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, 18:51:13 I thought the last time we had this many town fans in the CG was last game of season 96 v Stockport. Sell out and we had the bank? They sold out faster that day. I didn't have a ST back then but went to 16 matches in the season but was unable to get s ticket for the Stockport match. >:( Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: ChalkyWhiteIsGod on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, 19:08:59 according to the online ticketing 430 seats remain for Swindon fans :clap: 34 Town End, 21 Arkells, 24 Don Rogers & 351 Stratton Bank (thought i would count the available seats) latest on website is Arkells: 6 normal, 1 restricted, Town End: 15, Don Rogers: 7, Stratton Bank: 131. So 160 home tickets left then. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: RedRag on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, 21:29:13 latest on website is Arkells: 6 normal, 1 restricted, Town End: 15, Don Rogers: 7, Stratton Bank: 131. So 160 home tickets left then. tried phoning this morning and the computer was down - just been online and it showed on website: Arkells: 3, Town End: 9, Don Rogers: 2, Stratton Bank: 110 Will be great to see the bank full - hopefully the Wigan few will be vocal to complete the atmosphere and get the bank on song. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: fatbasher on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, 21:32:10 tried phoning this morning and the computer was down - just been online and it showed on website: Arkells: 3, Town End: 9, Don Rogers: 2, Stratton Bank: 110 Will be great to see the bank full - hopefully the Wigan few will be vocal to complete the atmosphere and get the bank on song. For those of you old enough to remember the 70's TOTP. Wigans chosen few...... Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Posh Red on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, 21:33:05 So IF we sell out our tickets, which is a distinct possibility at the moment, will the club leave it as pay on the day for Wigan? :)
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: ChalkyWhiteIsGod on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, 21:41:53 it's a difficult one, if they haven't declared it all ticket, then i suppose they have to....but that leaves open strong possibility of swindon fans buying away tickets.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: melksham_exile on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, 23:47:54 it looks like there's 107 seats remaining for this. That's a belting response to a 3rd round fa cup tie. I think the ticket stub offer for the shrewsbury game's a stroke of genius too. If we put in a good performance we could improve home attendances for the remainder of the season. Can't wait for it.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Only Me on Thursday, January 5, 2012, 00:46:37 So IF we sell out our tickets, which is a distinct possibility at the moment, will the club leave it as pay on the day for Wigan? :) Do you want my ticket? :D Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, January 5, 2012, 08:53:26 Quick question for those that use trains.
I have prebooked my tickets and I am on the 18:04 back to London. If I wanted to get an earlier train, can I just rock up on the 17:30 (for example) and would my 18:04 ticket still be vaild? I realise I might not get reserved seats but don't want to face being thrown off the train a la that mouthy student wot was on the yoo tube vid innit. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Langers on Thursday, January 5, 2012, 08:56:30 Depends what type of ticket it is. If it's advance then you have to get the specific train you booked.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, January 5, 2012, 08:59:31 Depends what type of ticket it is. If it's advance then you have to get the specific train you booked. I suspect it is an advance ticket. Thanks for the info, I'll probably just get the train I am booked onto to be on the safe sde. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Langers on Thursday, January 5, 2012, 09:15:26 I'm pretty sure it should say on the ticket actually, near the bottom there should be a little cross and it will say either booked train or any permitted.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Luci on Thursday, January 5, 2012, 09:22:12 Quick question for those that use trains. I have prebooked my tickets and I am on the 18:04 back to London. If I wanted to get an earlier train, can I just rock up on the 17:30 (for example) and would my 18:04 ticket still be vaild? I realise I might not get reserved seats but don't want to face being thrown off the train a la that mouthy student wot was on the yoo tube vid innit. No - I have tried many a time to change booked times and they won't let you without charging. The only time you can get on an earlier/later one is if the ticket is generally an 'off peak' without specified time. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Luci on Thursday, January 5, 2012, 09:22:51 And don't risk it with First Great Western either - they take no prisoners!
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, January 5, 2012, 09:50:33 I'm pretty sure it should say on the ticket actually, near the bottom there should be a little cross and it will say either booked train or any permitted. My gf has booked the tickets as she lives and works in London and still has to collect them. She is going to see if she can change them to an earlier one. If not, I'll just saunter from the CG slowly. How long does it take to walk from the ground to the station? I have never done it before. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Ardiles on Thursday, January 5, 2012, 09:52:09 It's not far. Ten minutes if you're walking briskly; 15 if you're not. And longer still if you stop at the Tap.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, January 5, 2012, 09:55:16 It's not far. Ten minutes if you're walking briskly; 15 if you're not. And longer still if you stop at the Tap. Do you think I'll need drinking water for such a short journey? Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Batch on Thursday, January 5, 2012, 13:09:44 The optimism isn't flowing in the hotbed of football:
http://www.wigan.vitalfootball.co.uk/forum/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=16979&posts=14 They must know we have SWS as grandmaster thread starter. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Nemo on Thursday, January 5, 2012, 13:11:56 http://www.wigantoday.net/sport/wigan-athletic/fresh_approach_from_martinez_1_4115059
They're not playing the first team by any stretch. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Batch on Thursday, January 5, 2012, 13:12:44 http://www.wigantoday.net/sport/wigan-athletic/fresh_approach_from_martinez_1_4115059 They're not playing the first team by any stretch. Right. Lets have 'em then! Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Samdy Gray on Thursday, January 5, 2012, 13:40:27 And don't risk it with First Great Western either - they take no prisoners! Yep. They kicked IBIMR off the train on the way back from Millwall a couple of years ago. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, January 5, 2012, 13:41:42 http://www.wigantoday.net/sport/wigan-athletic/fresh_approach_from_martinez_1_4115059 They're not playing the first team by any stretch. I was hoping that may well be the case, they will be ripe for the picking. Bring it on! Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, January 5, 2012, 13:45:35 Didn't realise Shaun Maloney played for them. Used to be half decent.
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Berniman on Thursday, January 5, 2012, 13:57:42 Amercians like Berniman don't know better :) Fuck you! Don't you EVER call me an Amercian! :D Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Batch on Thursday, January 5, 2012, 14:35:37 Fuck you! Don't you EVER call me an Amercian! :D Sorry Berni, have a nice day. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, January 5, 2012, 14:40:38 Fuck you! Don't you EVER call me an Amercian! :D Nowt wrong with coming from Mercia! Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: 4D on Thursday, January 5, 2012, 14:44:42 So Bernie is not from the midlands either then?
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: pericarp on Thursday, January 5, 2012, 14:47:04 So Bernie is not from the midlands either then? I thought he was from up north? Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, January 5, 2012, 14:47:23 So Bernie is not from the midlands either then? Nope and it obviously scared him more than being called an American! :D Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: 4D on Thursday, January 5, 2012, 14:51:37 Did Bern copy and paste batch, or was he yanking his chain all along? :sherlock:
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Berniman on Thursday, January 5, 2012, 14:55:22 Yanking the chain! But I am neither! Swindon born and bred!
@Batch - Awesome! Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Keroooosh on Thursday, January 5, 2012, 17:50:20 Home ends sold out :beers:
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Posh Red on Thursday, January 5, 2012, 18:38:21 So IF we sell out our tickets, which is a distinct possibility at the moment, will the club leave it as pay on the day for Wigan? :) Home ends sold out :beers: Guess we will find out now. Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: Benzel on Thursday, January 5, 2012, 19:20:22 "Swindon are effectively a League 1 side masquerading as a League 2 side"
I like that bit from SwindonLatic Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: pericarp on Friday, January 6, 2012, 00:26:22 Top Premier League clubs including Tottenham, Liverpool and Sunderland have been the alerted to the availability of Wigan's Victor Moses, after the winger's agent revealed that talks over a new contract have stalled.
http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/886485-victor-moses-contract-hold-up-alerts-spurs-liverpool-and-sunderland#ixzz1id5X8fgb Do you think perhaps this means that Victor Moses won't be playing on Saturday? ??? Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: reeves4england on Friday, January 6, 2012, 01:24:52 Probably wouldn't have played anyway!
Title: Re: FA Cup Third Round Draw Post by: pericarp on Friday, January 6, 2012, 01:52:11 Probably wouldn't have played anyway! I would've thought there was a high chance that Moses would play? |