FA Cup Final - Pre-Match Thread

[Hookeysmith]

I am surrounded by plastic mancs (I work in Stockport) from both colours and only a few genuine fans. Interestingly the new fans of both colours cannot understand my nerves and excitement. The older ones all agree its the greatest cup competition in the world and are envious of me.

Well done Sky your marketing in the end will come through and the emperors new clothes of Premiership and Chumps league will win.

Thankfully proper football fans still know the importance of Saturday

I cannot believe how nervous I am starting to feel

[Chris Jameson]

Wonder what SKY are showing at 5.30pm on Saturday?

[Toronto Villa]

I am surrounded by plastic mancs (I work in Stockport) from both colours and only a few genuine fans. Interestingly the new fans of both colours cannot understand my nerves and excitement. The older ones all agree its the greatest cup competition in the world and are envious of me.

Well done Sky your marketing in the end will come through and the emperors new clothes of Premiership and Chumps league will win.

Thankfully proper football fans still know the importance of Saturday

I cannot believe how nervous I am starting to feel

Hookey are you finding most neutrals are wishing us victory more than Arsenal? Or do they even have a preference?

[Lizz]

Wonder what SKY are showing at 5.30pm on Saturday?

Check it out here: http://www1.skysports.com/watch/tv-guide/30-05-2015

[PeterWithesShin]

Jeeze i'm getting stupidly nervous!

[PeterWithesShin]

http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/BlogsEntry/0,,10265~4748706,00.html

[Pat McMahon]

Pre-match meal will definitely include Imodium.

[DanielRolinson]

The Road to Wembley:

Watching that although the goals were crucial you cannot measure how important that save from Given was against Leicester - when our confidence was still very fragile that was a turning point

Fcuk me I am getting nervous now

That's why I included it. Such a vital moment in that game, and the run to the final too. Like you say as well, when confidence is low to see your goalkeeper pulling off saves like that, must be great.

Plus it was a fantastic save too.

[silhillvilla]

Weather in London looking good for Saturday 20c and sunny

[Brend'Watkins]

Pre-match meal will definitely include Imodium.

I won't be able to eat after lunchtime tomorrow as my stomach will be too knotted.

[alan_clarke]

I'm not getting much work done this week.

I've also acquired a second ticket so I'm no longer going alone

[Eddiemc]

I have the same problem mate. I've got tickets for the villa end from the Essex FA and need them in the arsenal end.

If you still have them can we arrange a swap?

Eddie

[Eddiemc]

Long time lurker, hoping for a bit of advice.

Been lucky enough to secure final tickets through a mate's ex-bosses uncle who works for the FA. Mates called today to say tickets have arrived, look great seats at the back of block 110. Only problem, this is the East stand!

From previous finals/semis, has anyone had experience of swapping with a tout outside to get tickets in Villa end?

Any advice gratefully received.

I'm in the opposite position I have 2 tickets in the villa end from the Essex FA and want two in the Arsenal end.

Do you fancy a mutual swap?

Eddie

[itbrvilla]

Long time lurker, hoping for a bit of advice.

Been lucky enough to secure final tickets through a mate's ex-bosses uncle who works for the FA. Mates called today to say tickets have arrived, look great seats at the back of block 110. Only problem, this is the East stand!

From previous finals/semis, has anyone had experience of swapping with a tout outside to get tickets in Villa end?

Any advice gratefully received.

I'm in the opposite position I have 2 tickets in the villa end from the Essex FA and want two in the villa end.

Do you fancy a mutual swap?

Eddie

Might be worth sending him a PM as it should send him an email letting him know he has a message.

[PeterWithesShin]

I've sent Julian a pm giving him a heads up about Eddie.