[Archived] F.a. Cup Semi Finals

[SuperStella]

Maybe we should support Chelsea in the semi-final....... how are people going to afford fa cup final ???? there wont be any £25 tickets.....!!!!!!

[Blakey]

Let's hope that all those who are complaining don't get a Final ticket if we get there. Mind you they probably wouldn't go anyway because it would be too expenisve! I'm pretty sure there won't be any £35 tickets at Wembley.

[Scotty]

For those complaining about the complainers - how much higher do ticket prices have to get before people are justified in their complaints? How much should a person be willing to pay to see their team in an FA Cup semi or final?

I'm just intrigued to see where the line gets drawn.

[Tris]

If products are over-priced there are a lot of people who simply refuse to buy them. Simple and very reasonable response from those people.

There's a quote somewhere by someone, something about knowing the price of everything and the value of nothing?

It's all about perceived value. Our opposite numbers at Chelsea who pay £48 to watch meaningless league fixtures against the likes of Rovers probably think it's a steal to be able to watch a cup semi final for half that price (or at worst for a 7 quid premium in the posh seats).

I agree that it's ridiculous not to have concession pricing in the £35 and £45 areas - yet another cock up by the FA - their idiot rating increases by the day.

But £140 for a family of 4 to watch a cup semi final isn't unreasonable in the grand scheme of things. It's only the fact that cheaper kids seats were available earlier in the process which is annoying people.

I'd guess that if our entire allocation had been priced at (say) adults £45 each and kids £25 each, nobody would be moaning at all - and £140 for a family would be seen as a fair price for the match in question.

[SuperStella]

I'd pay a lot of money to see my team in an fa cup final, given the fact it may never happen again. I am not saying it is right that fans are ripped off for tickets, but I personally dont think the tickets are THAT expensive for a semi final at one of the best grounds in Europe... are they? Lets be honest, some Rovers ''fans'' complained about the price of tickets for cup games at Ewood THIS SEASON....

I just get very very frustrated when no matter what the prices of tickets are, how they are distributed, kick off times etc etc are complained about. Its like there is always something to moan about, and twist a negative screw on it.

Why can people not just get their tickets, enjoy the one-off experience of their team competing against the Champions in the world famous FA CUP semi final.

[CAPT KAYOS]

For those complaining about the complainers - how much higher do ticket prices have to get before people are justified in their complaints? How much should a person be willing to pay to see their team in an FA Cup semi or final?

I'm just intrigued to see where the line gets drawn.

Totally agree Scotty - seems some poeple still don't get the point.

However, don't know if this is what people are meaning but there should have been concessions in each of the price bands.

I am lucky I got a £25 Ticket, as Paul says its the benefit of being S/T holder but I would have been reluctantly paying the £35 if I hadn't and doubt I would have paid the higher ones ( I think people are aware of my opinion and limit on the ticket prices)

Interestingly enough about the FA ripping people off - On Century last night a guy rang up about the tickets for the Andorra game last week which apparently where only available to England fans via the official membership scheme for 50 Euros (maybe Waggy could confirm)- guess what , he turned up at the ground and got a ticket with the the England fans for 36 Euros and was not even a member - now somebody twell me the GFa are not ripping people off.

As for the other clubs, thought the ruomour was Chelski Fans are looking at boycotting because they have to travel to OT again.

And last point - If we do get through - I will not pay over £50 for a ticket, word is they will be extortionate due to the FA needing to reclaim back the outlay on the Stadium

[thenodrog]

knowing the price of everything and the value of nothing?

Good post Tris. btw the quote is attributed to Oscar Wilde.

[broadsword]

All the usual moans about ticket prices! It's an FA Cup semi-final against the Champions of the country ffs! I know it's an expense but does anyone think it should be otherwise? Devaluing the BRFC tickets is good in many respects but as I forecast it is now devaluing the product!

Some years ago, before agents and players caused ticket prices to go up out of all proportion to inflation ... were you campaigning for an increase in ticket prices?

[CAPT KAYOS]

Why can people not just get their tickets, enjoy the one-off experience of their team competing against the Champions in the world famous FA CUP semi final.

That's just what people are looking to do SS - but to be expected to cough up what they may feel is too much shouldn't be. Not everybody has the justification or freedom to be able to throw their money at Football tickets willy nilly regardless of what the game is - and especially with the Rovers where we only have a certain amount of support.. add to that also the possibility of us actually getting through and having another large expense for the Wembley trip should they choose to go

What I do agree with though, is the likelihood is the majority of people possibly whingeing ( not everybody) are those that haven't laid out too much on Football so don't really have much argument re there being none of the cheapest tickets left available - however this does not make the ticket pricing correct.

[SuperStella]

Oh i'm sick of this, for those who dont want to go, dont effing go!!!!

Rovers fans have been treated brilliantly by the club on ticket prices all season, and have saved a fortune.

[stuwilky]

The final tickets last season started at £25. Highest stadium admission ticket was £90.

[mac]

It wouldn't be the Rovers if folk don't have something to moan about!!!

Lets put it in perspective for a moment, Blackburn Rovers a small town club have a chance of reaching the FA cup final. Before the Glory days of Uncle Jack who could imagine we would ever see the rover's in a semi final.

Even though we are playing the champions we have a great chance to get to first Final at the "NEW" wembley.

We can all moan and groan about the price of tickets (which a lot of you do ever week), its simple if you can afford the price and want to go, go! if you cant don't ! (beware though it is NOT on eurosport)

We as fans have to get behind the team and cheer us on to the final !!

The semi is being played virtually on our doorstep it couldn't be any nearer it could and should be like a home game for us !!!

[CAPT KAYOS]

Rovers fans have been treated brilliantly by the club on ticket prices all season, and have saved a fortune.

Who is blaming the club?

grow up and come into the real world

stuwilky Posted Today, 11:09

The final tickets last season started at £25. Highest stadium admission ticket was £90.

That wasn't at the 'Millenium Dome the 2nd' though

[SuperStella]

Are there concessions tickets?

What times kick off?

How far is it?

Is there anywhere to park?

Is it on eurosport?

Why is it being played in London? can we not play nearer? ewood perhaps?

Whats leg room like?

What end are rovers fans in?

If any of these answers are negative, then I wont bother going and just post loads of complaints on brfcs

[Will]

Interestingly enough about the FA ripping people off - On Century last night a guy rang up about the tickets for the Andorra game last week which apparently where only available to England fans via the official membership scheme for 50 Euros (maybe Waggy could confirm)- guess what , he turned up at the ground and got a ticket with the the England fans for 36 Euros and was not even a member - now somebody twell me the GFa are not ripping people off.

They were 30 Euros through the EnglandFans club.

[Ozz]

I actually had an arguement a couple of weeks ago with a PNE supporter about who's team had the biggest set of moaners. I explained how, despite all Rovers have acheived and how successful we are, trips to Europe regulary, frequent semi finals, world class players, superb facililities blah blah there are still people who moan at every opportunity.

He agreed that Rovers fans are the biggest moaners in the country, always have been and alwats will be.

[SuperStella]

At least its at Old Trafford, use the money you saved on petrol, train or coach for a ticket.

[mac]

He agreed that Rovers fans are the biggest moaners in the country, always have been and alwats will be.

couldn't agree more!!!

Rover's "fans" (if you can call them that) are never happy unless they can have a whinge and a moan

[CAPT KAYOS]

I actually had an arguement a couple of weeks ago with a PNE supporter about who's team had the biggest set of moaners.

Just had to laugh ... they have no room to talk

Will Posted Today, 11:20

They were 30 Euros through the EnglandFans club.

Cheers Will, did find it strange even though he also said it was on the Tickets as 50 Euros

[Will]

Just had to laugh ... they have no room to talk

Cheers Will, did find it strange even though he also said it was on the Tickets as 50 Euros

I just dug my ticket out and has 30 Euros printed on it.

There were tickets on sale over there, they we open for anyone to buy, I'm not sure what price those were.

[Billinge End Blue]

Not sure if it was my post that started the 'anti-moaners' tirade on here....I'm going to the semi, got my ticket no problems a week ago as a season ticket holder (not for £25 either) . I'm not moaning at all, just trying to point out an anomaly that will (whether people like it or not) affect our support, particularly our more casual, fringe support who emerge for big games (call them bandwagon jumpers or glory hunters if you are feeling particularly sanctimonious or superior).

The point was that the floating or fairweather fan, or those on no income, will be put off by the prices, particularly the comparative ticket price and lack of concessions. Stating the obvious but the point of concessionary pricing is to make allowances for those who can't readily afford the full whack price

These typically make up a sizeable proportion of our support.

[Paul]

Indeed. Maybe you need a lecture. You've two kids who are off uni and school respectively for Easter and well able to graft so get em to damn well do some! Tell you what Paul if they come and help my lad for one day I'll feed em and pay for their bloody tickets!

Come to think about it the one at Uni and running on a student loan / subbed by you and your missus should really offer on his own volition to forgoe the match.... but thats up to you isn't it?

If you want to lecture Rovers support on how to raise children I'd appreciate it if you did not make any further attempt to tell me how to raise my children or how to teach them the value of money. Not that it's any business of yours, my 15 year old spent yesterday creosoting the allotment fence - around 200 metres of it. Tom spent the day barrowing rotted garden compost from the bins to the appropriate beds and the lad at uni has spent the whole week labouring on a building site. .....and just for your information I pay his rent and he does not have a student loan of any sort whatsoever so I am not subbing him on that.

When my kids want the sort of privileges you describe - skiing etc the rule is they pay 50% of the total cost plus their own spending money. I know how to raise children and object strongly to your attitude of posting on here suggesting people who can't afford match tickets don't have these skills.

So let me make it clear I can afford this but I still believe the prices to be outrageous because they effectively exclude many who would like to go. If football is to be an exclusive sport fine, I hope you enjoy yourself. If we fae ticket prices in the £70-80 region at Wembley I will pay and will protest all the way. It's simple, with the notable and glorious exception of Blackburn Rovers, every PL club and the FA are taking the support to the cleaners. You may not agree, you may not wish to protest but I do and I will bang the drum on this until it changes.

As I think Tris said if the concessions were throughout the price range I doubt this discussion would arise.

[Hasta]

When the tickets arrive, does the normal postie bring them and request a signature or is it a courier. Basically, do they come with the morning post?

[Ben-2000]

There are some £25.00 tickets in the 3rd Tier of the North Stand, maybe the F.A should allow those to be sold.

[b12_simon]

Yep, we are wearing the red kit

IMO this is a good thing. I can't be arsed googling don't have the statistics to hand but historically the team in red do really well at OT