Seventeen quid?!
It’s a lot of money, I realise it was the ticket price for the weekend’s game up at Sincil Bank - but it still seems rather a rip off. Now, with any cup game there are guidelines that have to be followed, for the first couple of rounds there’s a minimum price - which I believe to be £10 for ‘full’ price, so we’re already 70% ahead of that!
The probably more telling factor is that the clubs playing must be in accord for the pricing - the cash from the ticket sales is split three ways between both clubs, and the FA. So if - in principle - Forest wanted to offer a reduced rate, then Lincoln City would have to agree to it for it to be put forward.
Whilst we took a good number of fans to Sincil Bank, and it’s my understanding the home allocation didn’t sell out, I reckon the replay at the City Ground holds more lure for the Imps fans than the Reds - which makes me wonder if that’s why the ticket prices remain higher than they ought to be. If the away side is confident of selling plenty, then they’ll probably be keen to get a bigger price.
Of course, Forest could be assuming we might jump to these conclusions and think “sod it! let’s milk the buggers!” - but I don’t think so, they’ll be aware that with this pricing policy the attendance will be well down on what could have been achieved, which is probably less in Forest’s interests given food, beverage and merchandise sales etc.
I had been kicking myself for already having plans on the evening of 27th November, but since learning the ticket prices I’m not so upset to be missing this one - anyone fancy a sweepstake for the attendance? I predict under 10,000 for a starter, for a frankly uninspiring (no disrespect) fixture on a cold November tuesday night..
13 November, 2007 at 8:55 am
Good article NFFC and right on the money! (Sorry!)
My guess is 11,000………..and Im like you now, really in two minds whether to go as it is a bit steep!
13 November, 2007 at 9:19 am
6000 if they are lucky, if it was between a fiver or tenner then I would go but no way on gods earth am I paying £17 to watch such tripe.
It is a FA CUP 1st round replay against Lincoln for goodness sake.
The first game didn’t actually a good game
13 November, 2007 at 12:53 pm
My guess is that Lincoln are looking for a larger payday hence the price (and who can blame them).
Attendence will be be just above 10,000 and Forest will win 2-0.
13 November, 2007 at 5:01 pm
The price for the lincoln game should be a maximum of 10 pounds.As you said it is in Forests interest to reduce the prices ,get a bigger crowd and have a better atmosphere.Best wishes to all who go and I,m sure youll come home happy and hopefully look forward to beating Brentford in the next round….
13 November, 2007 at 7:09 pm
Beware Forest, a poor turnout which is highly likely will reflect in both a poor atmosphere, poor performance and ultimatley one that Lincoln City will capitalise upon.
And there we have it folks, very poor judgment from the board of directors at Nottingham Forest could jeopardise future revenue, we are not surprised though are we. Hindsight is not a luxury available at the City Ground…
13 November, 2007 at 9:59 pm
Hi again,
The checky bast*rds!!found out the tickets are £18:50 for the match and £13 for an OAP!!and £15 for a child so thats £36:50 for me only for the tickets!!robbin c*nts
and £15 each on the train!!
Cheero For Now,
Dean
14 November, 2007 at 12:10 am
There will be 8,649 at the CG on the night. I won’t be there. Forest will win 2-1 on penalties after the worst game in living memory. At least we won’t pick up any new injuries before we return to the important stuff - getting out of this league. Oh, and Jose Mourinho will be named the new manager of Ebbsfleet United. Remember, you read it here first!
14 November, 2007 at 8:53 am
You must be mistaken, forest forest. Apparently the Lincoln game is all-ticket, so the club must be expecting a sell-out bumper crowd.
Arthur out.
14 November, 2007 at 7:58 pm
it’s another pr feck up