FA Cup Final - Pre-Match Thread

[CJ]

Just sorted my ticket. Tried ringing a few times between 9-9.30 but permanently engaged, so went online. Ticket booked in about 5 minutes! Block 541, upper tier behind goal, £70.

[dalians umbrella]

Would some kind person mind posting a screenshot of which blocks are available so far? It's not even possible to look at the seating map until it's your allocated day.

Many thanks.

[andyh]

got mine, all done and dusted by 09:15 online.

[andyh]

Would some kind person mind posting a screenshot of which blocks are available so far? It's not even possible to look at the seating map until it's your allocated day.

Many thanks.

havent got a screen shot but online today they are selling:
548/549/550/551/541/539/133/139/126

[dalians umbrella]

Would some kind person mind posting a screenshot of which blocks are available so far? It's not even possible to look at the seating map until it's your allocated day.

Many thanks.

havent got a screen shot but online today they are selling:
548/549/550/551/541/539/133/139/126

Cheers!

[CJ]

Found this view from your seat thingy useful when choosing which block

[andyh]

BTW, when booking online you can select a block, but NOT a specific seat

[ClaretAndBlueBlood]

Got a day off today and wifey is at work, so I've got an opportunity to wash the clothes I wore at the semi final in readiness for the final. I don't know why but I have to do them seperately. My lucky socks are currently on a 40 degree wash and in an hour or so my lucky undies will get done. Jeans will follow lunchtime and my fleece should be done before wifey gets home. I will of course dry them seperately in the tumble dryer as well.

I do have a dilema about my lucky retro home shirt. It's never been washed. I've had it two seasons now and I literally put it on as I walk out the door to the game and I take it off when I get
home. It was a long day at the semi and it probably needs a freshen up. If I wash it will we lose?*

*this top has witnessed the worst home record in our history but that's not the point.

I wore EXACTLY the same clothes to the semi as I wore to spurs the week before, washed in between of course. I will be making sure to don the same clothes to the Everton game on Saturday. Assuming that the magic continues, they will be worn to all games attended, up to and including the final. Stupid buggers aint we !!!!!!

[dalians umbrella]

BTW, when booking online you can select a block, but NOT a specific seat

I did know this but thanks again anyway - do you know if you get any more choice (e.g. rows) on the phone?

[not3bad]

So if this season is my first with a season card and I've been to all rounds of the cup I get priority over someone who has been a season ticket holder for 10+ seasons and has been to 4+ rounds of the FA Cup this season?  Just feels a bit strange that one.

[andrew08]

Got a day off today and wifey is at work, so I've got an opportunity to wash the clothes I wore at the semi final in readiness for the final. I don't know why but I have to do them seperately. My lucky socks are currently on a 40 degree wash and in an hour or so my lucky undies will get done. Jeans will follow lunchtime and my fleece should be done before wifey gets home. I will of course dry them seperately in the tumble dryer as well.

I do have a dilema about my lucky retro home shirt. It's never been washed. I've had it two seasons now and I literally put it on as I walk out the door to the game and I take it off when I get
home. It was a long day at the semi and it probably needs a freshen up. If I wash it will we lose?*

*this top has witnessed the worst home record in our history but that's not the point.

I wore EXACTLY the same clothes to the semi as I wore to spurs the week before, washed in between of course. I will be making sure to don the same clothes to the Everton game on Saturday. Assuming that the magic continues, they will be worn to all games attended, up to and including the final. Stupid buggers aint we !!!!!!

I know...although I'm sure Delph looked up before he shot to make sure I was wearing the same gear that I had on against Albion!

[UK Redsox]

So if this season is my first with a season card and I've been to all rounds of the cup I get priority over someone who has been a season ticket holder for 10+ seasons and has been to 4+ rounds of the FA Cup this season?  Just feels a bit strange that one.

That's correct. Villa are giving priority to the ST holders who attended the most cup games**.

However, all ST holders that want a ticket will get one. So the number of cup games and how long you've been a ST holder doesn't really matter.
Its just a way of spreading out demand and making things easier for the TO.

(** I think that Arsenal take a different approach and give priority to fans who go to away games)

 

[Holte L2]

Sorted my ticket too.  Block 133 right in the middle behind the goal.  Wanted block 125 again, so disappointed not be going back there.

Just hope we have a decent view and aren't placed too low down.

[dave.woodhall]

Sorted my ticket too.  Block 133 right in the middle behind the goal.  Wanted block 125 again, so disappointed not be going back there.

Just hope we have a decent view and aren't placed too low down.

I was in there for the semi. It's to the left of the goal as you're looking and I had a great view.

[Holte L2]

Sorted my ticket too.  Block 133 right in the middle behind the goal.  Wanted block 125 again, so disappointed not be going back there.

Just hope we have a decent view and aren't placed too low down.

I was in there for the semi. It's to the left of the goal as you're looking and I had a great view.

Great stuff.  Thanks Dave.