CONFIRMED Semi Final Date - Sat 22nd 16:45 ko

[Bell4]

What semi finals this then?

 

[Blade56]

Need four tickets for friends from the 19th Century who want to come and don’t know what on line means.

That sounds like me

 

[Selly]

I know the FA are keen to flog Wembley to death but surely moving the semi to Old Trafford/Anfield would mean the game could be shown at 5:30 which means more views and broadcasting revenue (plus they get the gate receipts).

You think it being at Wembley stops them from doing that???

 

[Blade56]

Our game should be played at Old Trafford or Villa Park
Wembley is located in a complete toilet with an infrastructure inferior to Mogadishu.
The return journey travel time by coach is around 6 hours.
Unlikely you'd get a train if ko is at teatime.
Seen us in 1 cup semi at old Wembley and 1 at new along with 3 PO finals and the results were less hurtfull than the journeys. Cardiff was an easier trek v Wolves as was Old Trafford v Arse and Newcastle.
At least when we lost the 2 legged PO game at The Lane against Bristol City it only took 30 mins to get home. Carl $%%^&(^&£" Shutt!!!!!

Agree but it is Wembley. First time I can go with my sons and Grandson (6). Couldn’t care less about result. It’s a weekend out with my boys, heart will be bursting out of my chest

 

[Millhousesblade1889]

It isn't not no I'm led to believe

Not sure if you’ve seen so thought I’d post just in case. Man Utd play Thursday meaning our game would be Saturday

 

[jt64]

Err, what about the London Marathon. That might just mean a bit of a travel nightmare. Sunday 23rd April I believe...
Apologies if it's been mentioned before.

That would explain why I couldn't get a quote for a hotel within the M25 for under twenty Ayrtons

 

[BadgersBigToe]

Not sure if you’ve seen so thought I’d post just in case. Man Utd play Thursday meaning our game would be Saturday

At last, somebody who seems to know

 

[Sean Thornton]

So definitely Saturday. What time?

 

[jt64]

So definitely Saturday. What time?

 

[nickwr37]

Splitmyfare.co.uk is also a good site. It does all of that for you.
You do have to sometimes move seats/carriages on the same train though at certain stops

Splitsave via Trainline does the same and easier. I know after a cancelled flight yesterday, then rebooked today at 08:00 that finally flew at 11:10hrs this morning. All to get to Manchester Airport then onward to Sheffield via Piccadilly. 7.5hrs waiting in 2 days.....I booked cheap Splitsave twice, non refundable so I ended up paying the same as an any time day single lol. Fog is what caused my issue.
As a side note, ticket machines at the airport offer destination of Man Piccadilly..
Paid £4.60 on the Blackpool North Line to Piccadilly. On the train, guard checks ticket and says this is TPE only but this train Northern so should be £100.00 fine, however based on what you've told me crack on. Man Airport is a TPE station. I'll know next time but they should be clear on the machines. I purchased, stuck in back pocket then produced on the train as never thought to peruse the ticket FFS!

 

[Bl4desutd]

Don't worry mate there will be thousands unsold. I go home and away and enjoy it but won't be wasting £100/£200 going to watch us get stuffed. Said after the last usual disappointment at Wembley I would never go again and meant it.
Lots of fans like me.

True Blades eh

 

[CrookesBlade]

You think it being at Wembley stops them from doing that???

They caved last year and moved it so fans could get back after.

With two clubs from the north playing who have a mainly local fan base stopping a large number using the rail network will mean big empty spaces in the ground. I guess they cottoned on to this.

 

[Selly]

They caved last year and moved it so fans could get back after.

With two clubs from the north playing who have a mainly local fan base stopping a large number using the rail network will mean big empty spaces in the ground. I guess they cottoned on to this.

They caved because of a rail strike and no EFL blackout.

Neither of these scenarios are currently in play.

It will almost certainly be a 5:15 KO IMO

 

[wizadry]

I can’t believe some people are actually saying they aren’t going because they’re sick of seeing us lose there.

We might get a pasting but could you imagine the day we finally get a result there, and it will happen one day, and you aren’t there because your confidence has taken too much of a knock from previous occasions? I’ve heard of some excuses not to go to games before but that’s brilliant.

 

[SwissBlade]

If you are booking train back to Donny have a look at booking to Retford.
We looked to book for 6 adults £576 to Donny and £144 to Retford .
Then it's only a fiver Donny return.
Saving over £400

They’ll be on strike that day

 

[DanOundogg]

So it's on Saturday around 4? Are Doyle and Macatee able to play?...

 

[prince albert]

They’ll be on strike that day

Nah, not that weekend.
London marathon weekend and millions raised for charities they won't want to disrupt that.

 

[SouthStandGBlock]

What time is it Eccles???

 

[metalblade]

Glad we're playing Saturday I'll be able to watch it, if it was on Sunday I'd be on a plane. I'll be in the Dog n Duck Puerta del Carmen

 

[SwissBlade]

Nah, not that weekend.
London marathon weekend and millions raised for charities they won't want to disrupt that.

Never normally a concern for them

London Marathon runners face rail strike chaos - BBC News

Participants are warned 90% of rail services will not run on Saturday, the day before the race.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[ancientblade]

I can’t believe some people are actually saying they aren’t going because they’re sick of seeing us lose there.

We might get a pasting but could you imagine the day we finally get a result there, and it will happen one day, and you aren’t there because your confidence has taken too much of a knock from previous occasions? I’ve heard of some excuses not to go to games before but that’s brilliant.

think your spot on there this game with city is so different to every other game weve lost at wembley we had a good chance of winning all the others but 95% chance of losing this one its a complete free hit and will just be a fantastic day out i think the financial side of things is more likely to stop fans from buying tickets not easy in this day and age

 

[breeny]

If you are booking train back to Donny have a look at booking to Retford.
We looked to book for 6 adults £576 to Donny and £144 to Retford .
Then it's only a fiver Donny return.
Saving over £400

Too close for the 8:30 coming back? 10:00 seems like safe option…

 

[Guesty]

What time is it Eccles???

I have it written on a piece of paper!

I knew someone else would get that.

 

[CrookesBlade]

They caved because of a rail strike and no EFL blackout.

Neither of these scenarios are currently in play.

It will almost certainly be a 5:15 KO IMO

Didn’t realise about the rail strike.

What was the deal with the blackout then? I thought they got special dispensation to play it during the blackout…….would that not apply again?

 

[CarlMcBlade]

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Football tag team challenge. Blues v Reds

 

[Rusty view]

Why put the fa cup semi final on same weekend as the London marathon.

I like running and football so let's not be cunts

 

[ISZA ⚔️]

Sunday 13:45.

 

[Bell4]

Sunday 13:45.

What is?

 

[Isar]

Don't worry mate there will be thousands unsold. I go home and away and enjoy it but won't be wasting £100/£200 going to watch us get stuffed. Said after the last usual disappointment at Wembley I would never go again and meant it.
Lots of fans like me.

You are a bundle of sunshine, loving your happy go lucky view on life.

 

[jt64]

What is?

The time of Doyle's winner?