Well it’s now confirmed , we lose in the final to Sunderland , prepare yourself . the deal I made with the devil in 1998 when we somehow won the greatest game ever means we owe them and lose .
Sunderland look extremely difficult to score against. If we reach the final it will not be easy.
Would've preferred Pompey for this reason. We have two relative weaknesses - 1) Our full backs are merely decent at League 1 level, not outstanding, and 2) we have at times struggled to break down stubborn defences - it's the reason we only drew rather than won our home match vs Sunderland.
Weirdly, I think 2 has been less of an issue since Grant left, but we're still not as clinical in front of goal as we could be.
Abysmal game and a number of players stick out as being absolute shite. That Hawkins. Jesus, he looks conference South at best. Cattermole looks lost in a team of tier 3 players. And Honeyman - what does he do? Expected far better over both legs to be honest.
Not a great game. Pompey looked so limited and didn't do enough. Congratulations to Sunderland who deserved it overall. Did they have a decent chance all game though? Nothing to fear for us whatsoever - but we have to finish the job tomorrow. I'm glad its Sunderland as they will play football, not Jacket's brand of anti-football!
All lower placed play off teams have beaten the higher placed ones in this series of play off matches. Also the team playing away in the second leg has got through to the final.
All lower placed play off teams have beaten the higher placed ones in this series of play off matches. Also the team playing away in the second leg has got through to the final.
You're right i'm not even going to go tomorrow, enjoy Wembley!
Portsmouth have really not portrayed themselves in glowing colours, supporters kicking a sunderland player, offering out the players, and there captain Pitman screaming and swearing at a poor ball boy, the inbred who tried to get on the pitch and fight a sunderland player is the highlight of this match
I've been serenely confident we are going up this season since about March, but after tonight I am filled with existential dread that we are going to fuck it right up.
Two very poor sides and I am not just saying this, Doncaster are better than both. Results will say otherwise but I can only go from what I've seen.
Roll on tomorrow, I went to Shrewsbury last season with no confidence and as a result felt as cool as a cucumber going into the game. This time I am full of expectation and hope so feel like crap.
I've been serenely confident we are going up this season since about March, but after tonight I am filled with existential dread that we are going to fuck it right up.
Always knew it would be Sunderland at Wembley and booked my ticket home months ago in time for the Final, confident deep down we would be there and nick promotion against all the odds,
Now just too sick with anxiety and stress to consider the next 24 hours, never mind Wembley. You just know it ain't going to be a controlled 2-0 home victory with no drama, upsets or balls ups. This is Charlton, even with Lee Bowyer in charge.
It might be. There will of course be a different dynamic in that Doncaster won't be coming with a draw as their primary objective. I think their game plan may be to ensure above all that there is only a goal in it until the second half which will ramp up the pressure on us. But you never know, they may seek to try to catch us cold.
All I know is, all things being equal, we should beat them. But they will be giving everything. They can't make their players better than ours though!
Following their Semi-Final victory over Portsmouth,the Black Cats will face Charlton Athletic or Doncaster Rovers in the Final on Sunday 26 May 2019 (KO 3pm) in a bid to reach the Championship.
Jack Ross’ side will discover their opponents on Friday when the two above sides meet in their Play-Off Semi-Final second leg at the Valley.
SAFC have been allocated 37,700 tickets for East End of Wembley Stadium and tickets will be sold from the North Stand round to the South Stand.
Portsmouth have really not portrayed themselves in glowing colours, supporters kicking a sunderland player, offering out the players, and there captain Pitman screaming and swearing at a poor ball boy, the inbred who tried to get on the pitch and fight a sunderland player is the highlight of this match
Following their Semi-Final victory over Portsmouth,the Black Cats will face Charlton Athletic or Doncaster Rovers in the Final on Sunday 26 May 2019 (KO 3pm) in a bid to reach the Championship.
Jack Ross’ side will discover their opponents on Friday when the two above sides meet in their Play-Off Semi-Final second leg at the Valley.
SAFC have been allocated 37,700 tickets for East End of Wembley Stadium and tickets will be sold from the North Stand round to the South Stand.
6 per season ticket holder or member
I'm guessing that the 15k or so who stayed away from their first leg will now suddenly be interested again.
Cat 1 - £80 Adults, £60 Young Adult, £40 Concession Cat 2 - £62 Adults, £46.50 Young Adult, £31 Concession Cat 3 - £56 Adults, £42 Young Adult, £28 Concession Cat 4 - £52 Adults, £39 Young Adult, £26 Concession Cat 5 - £40 Adults, £30 Young Adult, £20 Concession Cat 6 - £30 Adults, £22.50 Young Adult, £15 Concession
Subject to the phases outlined below, the categories will be sold on a first come, first served basis.
HOW TO BUY
As is standard practice for the majority of clubs reaching a Wembley final, Ticketmaster will administer all tickets bought online and over the telephone on behalf of the club.
Supporters are advised that there will be NO tickets available to purchase from the Stadium of Light ticket office or through the club’s existing online ticketing site.
Supporters must activate their account with Ticketmaster.
Supporters that activated their Ticketmaster account ahead of the Checkatrade Trophy Final do NOTneed to activate it again.
Supporters need to have their SAFC customer number in order to set up their account. SAFC season card holders have their customer number listed on their season card for easy reference. It can also be found by logging into existing ticketing accounts by clicking here.
Accounts can be grouped together during the activation process, allowing friends and family members to apply for seats in the same area (there is a maximum number of nine people per group permitted).
For more information on how to activate your account, click here.
Ticket sales will be split into THREE separate phases subject to availability.
PHASE ONE: 12 noon on Friday 17 May ‘til 8.30am on Monday 20 May
Season card holders
UK and International members
Supporters qualifying for this period of sale are guaranteed ONE ticket as long as they purchase before the second sale phase.
PHASE TWO: 9am on Monday 20 May ‘til 8.30am on Tuesday 21 May
Season card holders
UK and International members
Subject to availability, season card holders and UK and International members can purchase up to SIX additional tickets per membership number, and up to a maxiumum of nine per transaction [should supporters link accounts with one another].
PHASE THREE: TBC
Subject to availability, further communication will follow.
Needless to say Sunderland fans aren't happy at the ticket selling process. 6 per person is crazy in phase 2. Phase 2 is the exact same as phase 1......just the same people are allowed to buy even more.
Sunderland clearly just want to get them all sold as quick as possible.
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Written in the stars, isn't it?
the deal I made with the devil in 1998 when we somehow won the greatest game ever means we owe them and lose .
Also the team playing away in the second leg has got through to the final.
Roll on tomorrow, I went to Shrewsbury last season with no confidence and as a result felt as cool as a cucumber going into the game. This time I am full of expectation and hope so feel like crap.
One more sleep
Now just too sick with anxiety and stress to consider the next 24 hours, never mind Wembley. You just know it ain't going to be a controlled 2-0 home victory with no drama, upsets or balls ups. This is Charlton, even with Lee Bowyer in charge.
All I know is, all things being equal, we should beat them. But they will be giving everything. They can't make their players better than ours though!
Following their Semi-Final victory over Portsmouth, the Black Cats will face Charlton Athletic or Doncaster Rovers in the Final on Sunday 26 May 2019 (KO 3pm) in a bid to reach the Championship.
Jack Ross’ side will discover their opponents on Friday when the two above sides meet in their Play-Off Semi-Final second leg at the Valley.
SAFC have been allocated 37,700 tickets for East End of Wembley Stadium and tickets will be sold from the North Stand round to the South Stand.
6 per season ticket holder or member
https://twitter.com/mickygray33/status/1129265813729361920
Ticket prices are as follows:
Cat 1 - £80 Adults, £60 Young Adult, £40 Concession
Cat 2 - £62 Adults, £46.50 Young Adult, £31 Concession
Cat 3 - £56 Adults, £42 Young Adult, £28 Concession
Cat 4 - £52 Adults, £39 Young Adult, £26 Concession
Cat 5 - £40 Adults, £30 Young Adult, £20 Concession
Cat 6 - £30 Adults, £22.50 Young Adult, £15 Concession
Subject to the phases outlined below, the categories will be sold on a first come, first served basis.
HOW TO BUY
Ticket sales will be split into THREE separate phases subject to availability.
PHASE ONE: 12 noon on Friday 17 May ‘til 8.30am on Monday 20 May
Supporters qualifying for this period of sale are guaranteed ONE ticket as long as they purchase before the second sale phase.
PHASE TWO: 9am on Monday 20 May ‘til 8.30am on Tuesday 21 May
Subject to availability, season card holders and UK and International members can purchase up to SIX additional tickets per membership number, and up to a maxiumum of nine per transaction [should supporters link accounts with one another].
PHASE THREE: TBC
I posted it as i'd expect the ticket prices and ticketmaster info to be exactly the same for us.
Sunderland clearly just want to get them all sold as quick as possible.
https://www.readytogo.net/smb/threads/official-final-ticket-news.1473519/