The Reverend wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:25 pm
Would City at home provide any additional income compared to any other club at home? If it were an away draw then yeah, but at home it makes no difference right? In the long term a play-off push is more sensible.
Blowing a load of players hamstrings to get through to a home tie we will lose seems a bit silly to me. We already know there’s no money to spend in the transfer window this Jan so any injuries are going to seriously damage a play off push.
It will be more income for the reasons others have already stated. But it’s not like an away game share of a 50,000 attendance.
I agree, it shouldn’t change anything, the play offs are still the priority.
Will the TV rights really be that high anyway? It’s the only thing that would be different compared to being drawn at home against any other club.
Also, if the club raise ticket prices by a significant amount that would be a PR disaster.
Tamworth apparently charged £38-£40 tickets and £25 for under 10’s.
Of course our prices would increase significantly if we get to play Man City.
The Reverend wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:25 pm
Would City at home provide any additional income compared to any other club at home? If it were an away draw then yeah, but at home it makes no difference right? In the long term a play-off push is more sensible.
Blowing a load of players hamstrings to get through to a home tie we will lose seems a bit silly to me. We already know there’s no money to spend in the transfer window this Jan so any injuries are going to seriously damage a play off push.
Not everything is about money (or at least it shouldn’t be). The chance to play against one of the best prem sides ever is such a rarity that we should throw everything at it. The fans deserve it as do the players. Obviously you can’t play semi-fit players but we should defo put out the strongest team we have at our disposal in order to give us the best chance of getting through IMO.
I’m not disagreeing with your point but a genuine question for you (and anybody else who wishes to answer):
If you could only pick one which would you prefer:
1. Play Man City at home in the cup but don’t make play offs this season
2. Lose to Derby but make play offs this season
I totally get your point. I guess I still think we are a bit short to make it up via the playoffs anyway and the romantic in me would love to see us have a crack at a top top prem team at home.
I dont really see why it has to be one or the other though. We could still play our strongest team available vs Derby and possibly get through and still make the playoffs so i say go hell for leather for both.
The Reverend wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:25 pm
Would City at home provide any additional income compared to any other club at home? If it were an away draw then yeah, but at home it makes no difference right? In the long term a play-off push is more sensible.
Blowing a load of players hamstrings to get through to a home tie we will lose seems a bit silly to me. We already know there’s no money to spend in the transfer window this Jan so any injuries are going to seriously damage a play off push.
It will be more income for the reasons others have already stated. But it’s not like an away game share of a 50,000 attendance.
I agree, it shouldn’t change anything, the play offs are still the priority.
Will the TV rights really be that high anyway? It’s the only thing that would be different compared to being drawn at home against any other club.
Also, if the club raise ticket prices by a significant amount that would be a PR disaster.
I don’t know how much tv money we get.
We will be able to charge the normal £25/30 per ticket x 9,000 x 45%. That’s a fair chunk of money to us.
The Reverend wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:25 pm
Would City at home provide any additional income compared to any other club at home? If it were an away draw then yeah, but at home it makes no difference right? In the long term a play-off push is more sensible.
Blowing a load of players hamstrings to get through to a home tie we will lose seems a bit silly to me. We already know there’s no money to spend in the transfer window this Jan so any injuries are going to seriously damage a play off push.
It will be more income for the reasons others have already stated. But it’s not like an away game share of a 50,000 attendance.
I agree, it shouldn’t change anything, the play offs are still the priority.
Will the TV rights really be that high anyway? It’s the only thing that would be different compared to being drawn at home against any other club.
Also, if the club raise ticket prices by a significant amount that would be a PR disaster.
Why would it be a PR disaster? Limited availability to see your team play against one of the best sides in the country, an event which hardly ever happens. Hardly a shock that the club would increase prices from £10 is it ????
The Reverend wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:25 pm
Would City at home provide any additional income compared to any other club at home? If it were an away draw then yeah, but at home it makes no difference right? In the long term a play-off push is more sensible.
Blowing a load of players hamstrings to get through to a home tie we will lose seems a bit silly to me. We already know there’s no money to spend in the transfer window this Jan so any injuries are going to seriously damage a play off push.
Not everything is about money (or at least it shouldn’t be). The chance to play against one of the best prem sides ever is such a rarity that we should throw everything at it. The fans deserve it as do the players. Obviously you can’t play semi-fit players but we should defo put out the strongest team we have at our disposal in order to give us the best chance of getting through IMO.
I’m not disagreeing with your point but a genuine question for you (and anybody else who wishes to answer):
If you could only pick one which would you prefer:
1. Play Man City at home in the cup but don’t make play offs this season
The Reverend wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:25 pm
Would City at home provide any additional income compared to any other club at home? If it were an away draw then yeah, but at home it makes no difference right? In the long term a play-off push is more sensible.
Blowing a load of players hamstrings to get through to a home tie we will lose seems a bit silly to me. We already know there’s no money to spend in the transfer window this Jan so any injuries are going to seriously damage a play off push.
It will be more income for the reasons others have already stated. But it’s not like an away game share of a 50,000 attendance.
I agree, it shouldn’t change anything, the play offs are still the priority.
50000 ,you must be joking . home fans of big clubs don't turn out in their droves to watch us and they usually have to lower their prices to get people through their gates.
It will be more income for the reasons others have already stated. But it’s not like an away game share of a 50,000 attendance.
I agree, it shouldn’t change anything, the play offs are still the priority.
Will the TV rights really be that high anyway? It’s the only thing that would be different compared to being drawn at home against any other club.
Also, if the club raise ticket prices by a significant amount that would be a PR disaster.
Why would it be a PR disaster? Limited availability to see your team play against one of the best sides in the country, an event which hardly ever happens. Hardly a shock that the club would increase prices from £10 is it ????
Of course they wouldn’t charge £10 for tickets against City. I’m talking about charging significantly higher than normal league fixture prices.
Will the TV rights really be that high anyway? It’s the only thing that would be different compared to being drawn at home against any other club.
Also, if the club raise ticket prices by a significant amount that would be a PR disaster.
Why would it be a PR disaster? Limited availability to see your team play against one of the best sides in the country, an event which hardly ever happens. Hardly a shock that the club would increase prices from £10 is it ????
Of course they wouldn’t charge £10 for tickets against City. I’m talking about charging significantly higher than normal league fixture prices.
I assume they would charge the usual Cat A game rates. Which seems reasonable to me.
Why would it be a PR disaster? Limited availability to see your team play against one of the best sides in the country, an event which hardly ever happens. Hardly a shock that the club would increase prices from £10 is it ????
Of course they wouldn’t charge £10 for tickets against City. I’m talking about charging significantly higher than normal league fixture prices.
I assume they would charge the usual Cat A game rates. Which seems reasonable to me.
I would hope so too, but I’m not holding my breath (assuming we beat Derby)
I remember having to pay 50p for a ticket against Chelsea in the Cup in 1972 the price was usually 25p for a league game.
I also remember joining the queue by the West stand on a Sunday morning for the ticket office in Brisbane Road. The price of programme went up from 5p to 10p!
I wouldn't mind them putting up the prices if we played a Premier league club. But I doubt they would double the price.
gshaw wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:33 pm
Bet there's some regret within the club at not having got the dome in for Saturday to make sure the game was on and played Derby at their weakest
No big change for them tbh. Adams is a Div 1 clogger not wanted by Cardiff
The Reverend wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:25 pm
Would City at home provide any additional income compared to any other club at home? If it were an away draw then yeah, but at home it makes no difference right? In the long term a play-off push is more sensible.
Blowing a load of players hamstrings to get through to a home tie we will lose seems a bit silly to me. We already know there’s no money to spend in the transfer window this Jan so any injuries are going to seriously damage a play off push.
It will be more income for the reasons others have already stated. But it’s not like an away game share of a 50,000 attendance.
I agree, it shouldn’t change anything, the play offs are still the priority.
50000 ,you must be joking . home fans of big clubs don't turn out in their droves to watch us and they usually have to lower their prices to get people through their gates.
Liverpool 4 v 0 Accrington Stanley
Attendance 60,261
The Reverend wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:25 pm
Would City at home provide any additional income compared to any other club at home? If it were an away draw then yeah, but at home it makes no difference right? In the long term a play-off push is more sensible.
Blowing a load of players hamstrings to get through to a home tie we will lose seems a bit silly to me. We already know there’s no money to spend in the transfer window this Jan so any injuries are going to seriously damage a play off push.
It will be more income for the reasons others have already stated. But it’s not like an away game share of a 50,000 attendance.
I agree, it shouldn’t change anything, the play offs are still the priority.
50000 ,you must be joking . home fans of big clubs don't turn out in their droves to watch us and they usually have to lower their prices to get people through their gates.
gshaw wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:33 pm
Bet there's some regret within the club at not having got the dome in for Saturday to make sure the game was on and played Derby at their weakest
No big change for them tbh. Adams is a Div 1 clogger not wanted by Cardiff
And if Adams is a clogger what does that make our midfield that he's bossed every time he plays us. Best hope is Clare being fit to start, he could compete physically.
Is there any chance the Derby game might be televised domestically on Tuesday now? Should be a keenly contested game given the reward on offer.
For fans of premier league teams, a home draw in an early round against a small team is a more attractive proposition than a home draw against Everton or Fulham.
gshaw wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:33 pm
Bet there's some regret within the club at not having got the dome in for Saturday to make sure the game was on and played Derby at their weakest
No big change for them tbh. Adams is a Div 1 clogger not wanted by Cardiff
Adams is now Derbys most important player. Fans love him.
