Think it all depends on the time of the game tbh, had a quick look and trains are gonna cost a fair whack. Mega Bus or some sort of national coach might be best bet, but not sure when the latest return journey would be.
This - convinced we'll only sell out if free/subsidised travel.
Give it a rest mate. The club should not have to encourage fans to get to this game. The boys have done very well to get this far...and our fans will want to get up to Sheffield to support them whatever the allocation we will sell it , no doubt.
Also have the previous 'operations' not taught us anything?!
I'm not suggesting we do that for 1min. Our minibus is booked regardless. Just saying I think we'll struggle without it. Have you looked at the trains?
VG and anyone who went to Oxford, Hudders or Sheff W first, surely? Then season tickets then general sale.
Problem with that is no one who went to Hudders has any proof that they were there! And what about those who bought a ticket for the original Sheff Wed game but couldn't make it last night? All very complicated.
No chance of selling 5700. Even 3000 would be great.
Think you're wrong, although the club would be sensible to make the coaches cheaper than £22. More important to get the maximum number of people there than focus on making £300 profit on a coach, given the rewards at stake.
How many did we take to Bolton in 2000 just out of interest?
I think this is not going to sell out due to TV showing it and possible piss about early kick times thrown in with short notice and lots of people spending money on two sheff wed trips.
It would be great if you were right and am hoping you are.
5700 is where the most sensible split is. 15% of 32k is 4800, not sure SU will deem it worth the extra stewarding etc just for a few hundred extra home fans in the away end.
I think we'll take around 3500, the numbers on top of that at say Blackburn and Boro were strictly because of the free travel. This won't be free, and I hope it bloody isn't as we'll lose.
I think we'll take around 3500, the numbers on top of that at say Blackburn and Boro were strictly because of the free travel. This won't be free, and I hope it bloody isn't as we'll lose.
What price will the tickets be SU may be looking to make a killing at £35 each.
Be a bit silly, but bear in mind the clubs only get 37.5% of the gross less costs. Even if the average price net of VAT was £20, allowing for concessions, that's about £200k per club from a sell-out. That's not a killing next to the prize money, TV fee and Wembley proceeds.
I think we'll take around 3500, the numbers on top of that at say Blackburn and Boro were strictly because of the free travel. This won't be free, and I hope it bloody isn't as we'll lose.
I thought you were 'done with sheffield?'.
Haha, I'm surprised you remember! I was of course only talking about the blue and white areas of the city (and had a bad hangover).
Agreed, there's a massive incentive for Sheffield Utd to pack out their home sections, and create a good atmosphere, and just like us they'll see this as a great opportunity to get to Wembley, where the riches will be very desirable.
I think we'll take around 3500, the numbers on top of that at say Blackburn and Boro were strictly because of the free travel. This won't be free, and I hope it bloody isn't as we'll lose.
If you run coaches at £10, you would probably lose £300 per coach. Say 60 coaches if there are no trains, as a good percentage will make their own way regardless. In round numbers, it costs £20k but given the revenue streams it's relatively trivial and it helps you sell the match tickets, from which you get a cut. But it's a lot of work.
Or you let SUFC sell the upper tier to their fans on the basis that's a better bet financially and less work for CAFC (or because you think you won't sell the upper). You then run, say, 20-25 coaches at £22 and make £6-8k from them.
Id hope that fans being able to attend a historic game, takes prority over the possible extra financial rewards and less work selling tickets for that one game. Plus with more away fans you would hope our extra bit of atmosphere could spur the players onto Wembley and a huge payout
Id hope that fans being able to attend a historic game, takes prority over the possible extra financial rewards and less work selling tickets for that one game. Plus with more away fans you would hope our extra bit of atmosphere could spur the players onto Wembley and a huge payout
Tickets should be allocated according to your preference in the "Would you rather beat Wednesday or Barnsley" question in that thread the other day. Showed who cared more about the cup ;-)
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Have you looked at the trains?
5700 is about 25% of the stadium!
I think this is not going to sell out due to TV showing it and possible piss about early kick times thrown in with short notice and lots of people spending money on two sheff wed trips.
It would be great if you were right and am hoping you are.
Or you let SUFC sell the upper tier to their fans on the basis that's a better bet financially and less work for CAFC (or because you think you won't sell the upper). You then run, say, 20-25 coaches at £22 and make £6-8k from them.
Job's a good'un.
Showed who cared more about the cup ;-)