[Benno Spire]

Westbars Spireite, on 11 October 2022 - 07:45 PM, said:

It seems that they're allowed 1500 in rather than the widely quoted 1000.

And unsegregated so fans can swap ends at HT

[Westbars Spireite]

Benno Spire, on 11 October 2022 - 08:08 PM, said:

And unsegregated so fans can swap ends at HT

It wasn't realistically going to be segregated.

[moondog]

clarevoyant., on 11 October 2022 - 07:10 PM, said:

A case of the I know a bloke who knows another bloke scenario here. Well a bloke active in the Notts none league scene who as contact with an equivalent in Leicestershire. Anstey were keen to play at ours and their appetite was wet even more after their visit. Who can blame level 9 players wanting what for the majority of them would probably be their only chance to experience playing a competitive game at such a stadium. But the FA remained resolute and wouldn't set a president.

Allegedly requests for alternative venues was met with the same intransigence.

Rules are rules. But these are only competition rules. What happened to the old cop out at put in place at the end of the rules (something like) "these rules maybe altered at the discretion the committee"

This final qualifying round of the FA Cup will, due to a greater influx of 'bigger clubs' (supporter wise) will throw up more fixtures were the home ground is not able to cope with potential away followings and small clubs being devoid of vital income.

Time for revisiting the rules and allowing for venue change if both parties agree .

But that's going back to how it was and devalues the competition in my opinion.

For once the FA have got it right in insisting that the draw stands as it adds value to the competition reflected by the generous sponsorship deals and associated prize money to participating clubs.

[Sammy Spireite]

Successful applicants already emailed apparently.

[Bankrobber]

Yeh I had an email this morning.

[Westbars Spireite]

I don't suppose anything apart from the local cafe there'll not be much open in Anstey with this kick-off time.

[Mr Mercury]

Sammy Spireite, on 12 October 2022 - 06:40 AM, said:

Successful applicants already emailed apparently.

I wonder if that’s the True Blue bus full then?

[Azza345]

I entered last night not expecting owt. Just assumed they’d go to those on the inside or with connections (which I certainly don’t have). Got an email from Peter whitely saying I’ve got one. I’ve never travelled on true blue either - always drive away.

[sewey89]

Wish i'd gone for one now. I thought there was no point as I didn't want to go on my own and thought the chances of me and my daughter and/or mates getting one was far fetched. But it seems like everyone has one!

[Mr Mercury]

sewey89, on 12 October 2022 - 07:15 AM, said:

Wish i'd gone for one now. I thought there was no point as I didn't want to go on my own and thought the chances of me and my daughter and/or mates getting one was far fetched. But it seems like everyone has one!

Failed here, along with the Missus.

[Westbars Spireite]

If anyone needs transport shout up.

[financejon]

Only decided at the last minute to apply and was amazed to see the email from Pete Whiteley in my inbox this morning.

[CFC91]

I got two

Just to add fuel to the fire, also not travelled on True Blue for about 8 years.

[Westbars Spireite]

I can be very specific about the last time I went on a club coach. It was Reading away (Jon Howard scored) and some scrote swiped my programme from under my seat.

[Bluekent]

Westbars Spireite, on 12 October 2022 - 07:32 AM, said:

I can be very specific about the last time I went on a club coach. It was Reading away (Jon Howard scored) and some scrote swiped my programme from under my seat.

That’s happened to me twice on true blue. Torquay away around Christmas (awful game) and Man City away. A serial programme snatcher no doubt in operation.

[Westbars Spireite]

Bluekent, on 12 October 2022 - 08:30 AM, said:

That’s happened to me twice on true blue. Torquay away around Christmas (awful game) and Man City away. A serial programme snatcher no doubt in operation.

Ah, I should have been clearer. This happened in the ground not on the bus!

[Mr Mercury]

Westbars Spireite, on 12 October 2022 - 07:32 AM, said:

I can be very specific about the last time I went on a club coach. It was Reading away (Jon Howard scored) and some scrote swiped my programme from under my seat.

First time we played on the new ground. Went in the car.

[CFC91]

Mr Mercury, on 12 October 2022 - 08:49 AM, said:

First time we played on the new ground. Went in the car.

Is that the only time we have played at the Madjeski? It's one of about 10 grounds in the football league i've not been too, though I do remember us playing them at home early 00's but didn't go to the away game.

[Westbars Spireite]

CFC91, on 12 October 2022 - 08:50 AM, said:

Is that the only

time we have played at the Madjeski? It's one of about 10 grounds in the football league i've not been too, though I do remember us playing them at home early 00's but didn't go to the away game.

We played them there 3 seasons out of 4 1998 - 2002.

[HoneyTrippa]

Westbars Spireite, on 12 October 2022 - 06:52 AM, said:

I don't suppose anything apart from the local cafe there'll not be much open in Anstey with this kick-off time.

True, but apparently there is a decent clubhouse on site with Licensed bar.