FA Cup Final - Pre-Match Thread

[Dr Butler]

nice one amfy

UTV
the Doc

[sam oskiewicz]

Unfortunately, I don’t even have the comfort of my own home or local pub to watch the final, because post-game I have to see a mate’s record launch gig.

So I’m looking for “proper” pubs in the Shoreditch area. Not a chance.

Random interjection, but the Baring pub is a ten minute bus from Shoreditch (or twenty minute walk). Landlord is Villa and shows all the football, generally a great little pub. Watched the semi-final in there and the place went mental when Delph scored.

[murfee]

Did we get curious orange in before the window shut?

[Dr Butler]

Did we get curious orange in before the window shut?

just messaged me to say.........HE'S GOT ONE !!

UTV
The Doc

[itbrvilla]

Any idea what time the ticket office closes and how many tickets are left? I'm at work and have little time on my hands. Considering getting away early and heading the ticket office if I have a chance. Thanks.

According to the Mail 30 minutes ago there were 100 restricted view tickets remaining.

Do we know what they mean by restricted view ?

The view might be restricted when seated but given that most people will be (wrongly in my mind) standing, the view might not be obstructed.

At Villa Park, they tend to be seats behind the railings at the top of stairs from concourse.  Not really comparable to Everton or Liverpool restricted views in anyway.  I used to get those seats as they were £10 cheaper sometimes. Barely noticeable.

[philp52]

I luv it when a plan comes together.
well done curious orange. Glad I could help with your girlfriends ticket.

[murfee]

Did we get curious orange in before the window shut?

just messaged me to say.........HE'S GOT ONE !!

UTV
The Doc

Brilliant.......not a bad days work there folks   

[murfee]

If anybody needs transport I have room on the mini bus of luuurve, see my post in tickets and travel section. Thank you

[MONCABA]

Well done to each and everyone of you.  The cameraderie here has been absolutely brilliant and i am very proud to say i share the same claret and blue blood as all of you.UTV

[amfy]

Did we get curious orange in before the window shut?

just messaged me to say.........HE'S GOT ONE !!

UTV
The Doc

Yay! I love it when a plan comes together! That's teamwork!

[curiousorange]

I'm still gobsmacked. I'm not even joking. How the hell did I pull that off? Twice? Mine is a Cat 4 with a restricted view, which is something to do with a guardrail from what I can glean. But at 4pm I was going to be sat at home, so there's no way I'm complaining!

Before this goes all Nicholas Sparks, please let me publicly thank KRS, philp52, the Doc, Jim Bradley (who has very cruelly missed out by one ticket, so please, if you hear of a spare, give him a heads up, which is the least his generosity deserves), murfee, amfy and Mr Woodhall. But really, it's a thanks to all of you for your good wishes. Two people are going to see Villa in an FA Cup Final, and it's members of this forum that got them there. Whatever the result, whatever we've got to moan about, H&V has accomplished what I consider to be a miracle.

Now, let's win ourselves an FA Cup.

[amfy]

'Something in my eye'

[AV82EC]

I'm still gobsmacked. I'm not even joking. How the hell did I pull that off? Twice? Mine is a Cat 4 with a restricted view, which is something to do with a guardrail from what I can glean. But at 4pm I was going to be sat at home, so there's no way I'm complaining!

Before this goes all Nicholas Sparks, please let me publicly thank KRS, philp52, the Doc, Jim Bradley (who has very cruelly missed out by one ticket, so please, if you hear of a spare, give him a heads up, which is the least his generosity deserves), murfee, amfy and Mr Woodhall. But really, it's a thanks to all of you for your good wishes. Two people are going to see Villa in an FA Cup Final, and it's members of this forum that got them there. Whatever the result, whatever we've got to moan about, H&V has accomplished what I consider to be a miracle.

Now, let's win ourselves an FA Cup.

Applauds.....

[KRS]

Glad to be of service...hope mr and mrs curiousorange have a great day at Wembley together!

[McGraths Dry Cleaning]

How is it that in a modern, purpose built stadium there are still views which are restricted? Unless it's behind some twat with a jester's hat on of course.

After i got the ticket this morning I had a mooch in the shop and witnessed some jester hat transactions taking place. I also picked up a shirt for a tenner under the current offer for a mate who lost his when moving house - great offer if you got one of the last 5 home games (cashier didn't check tho).