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Post by Admin on Nov 15, 2022 0:04:43 GMT
So, after all the kerfuffle about actually arranging this tie, things are now set in stone.
Sat, 26th. 3:15pm kick-off. I'm intrigued, why 15 minutes later than the standard kick-off time?
Obvs, it was TV sticking their oar in. This time it was S4C, while, possibly, the Yanks also had a shout, because ... you know why. But the money "flowing" in from S4C to "reward" the two teams will be diddly-squat. Wrexham perhaps don't care, but we do, so fair play to our management team for avoiding a daft Saturday kick-off time or worse (think a Monday-nighter at 8:00pm).
Our game will be free-to-air for anyone who has Sky, FreeSat or Virgin around here, albeit with Welsh language commentary* I'm pretty sure that'll effect our ticket sales, particularly as it's impossible to get there by train and back on the day, thanks to ASLEF.
*There's a small possibility S4C will do an English language commentary via the red button as well - I have no idea how many of the good people of Wrexham can speak Welsh (probably many more than even 15 years ago). In my experience of S4C's football coverage the expert summarisers natter away in English anyway!
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Post by beardedavenger on Nov 15, 2022 7:44:17 GMT
Think £48k per team was mentioned on Twitter.
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Post by betweenthesticks on Nov 15, 2022 10:37:32 GMT
S4C also available live via iPlayer.
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Post by borobob on Nov 15, 2022 12:31:20 GMT
Match ticket purchasing details listed on the Club Twitter page scroll down after the Braintree, (or should that be raintree?) details.
You have to register with Wrexham first and then go to the relevant 'away' section to purchase on line. After Wednesday!!
Don't know what happens if you don't have on line availability though!!
Coach details to follow shortly.
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Post by archbishopchunder on Nov 15, 2022 12:36:34 GMT
Bob - the few that don't have online access can get friends/family to get them.
Or send their carrier pigeon with a cheque (remember these?)
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Phil M
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Post by Phil M on Nov 15, 2022 14:21:11 GMT
To answer a few points raised on here.
Firstly Nigel's point about travel, FaST will be running heavily subsidised coaches for all. Announcements to be made very soon.
Secondly, whilst I am not at liberty to disclose how much the TV revenue is, the quoted £48k is way way way off the mark, and is much closer to Nigel's "diidly squat" prediction.
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Post by borobob on Nov 15, 2022 17:35:08 GMT
If we get diddly squat, or whatever that amount might be, its all bonus, and certainly better than anything we got in previous F A Cup years!!
We've had a fantastic run so far, and earned a lot more than was thought possible at the start of the season, so lets just enjoy it and hope we can progress for a few 'diddly squats' that turn in to HUGE diddly squats!!
Nothing to fear.. so COME ON YOU YELLOWWSSAA!!
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Post by antz27 on Nov 16, 2022 8:02:38 GMT
Just seen on the Braintree Twitter account that a certain Phil Parkinson was there last night to eye up his fa cup oppo. Hopefully watching us extend our unbeaten record will have him worried.
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Post by borobob on Nov 16, 2022 17:32:48 GMT
Managed to buy my ticket today.
Bit of a faff, for an old fart like me though, having to register first, then select seat, upper or lower tier, then decide if you are adult or concession, then pay by credit card, then after acceptance finding the tickets are to be collected from Wrexham ticket office!!
Biggest problem, for me, was the time limit they put on the transaction! Because I took too long trying to find my way round, it actually timed me out, and allocated my seat choice to someone else, so I had to start again!! GRRR!
Then to get it printed at home, you have to go back to the account you registered, and then select the option to print them off!!
Why can't they give you that option earlier?
Managed to do it eventually though, with all sorts of client and ticket ref numbers, and much gnashing of teeth!!
The ticket is now finally in my hands!! Coach to book tomorrow, and we are on the way!!!!!
Also by the looks of the map we are all now officially 18 yarders for this one!!
COME ON YOU YELLOWWSSAA!!
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Post by jules on Nov 16, 2022 18:37:52 GMT
I can't make a coach departure at 08:45 so I am unable to go. As the match is on TV albeit in Welsh, will the club be showing it on TV for those who can't make it. I would prefer to watch it with other Farnborough fans if possible.
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paul
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Post by paul on Nov 16, 2022 18:45:06 GMT
Jules, I understand that by pressing the red button, english commentary is available.
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Post by Admin on Nov 16, 2022 18:46:09 GMT
Jules, I understand that by pressing the red button, english commentary is available. Sometimes. |
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Post by keithb on Nov 16, 2022 18:51:20 GMT
anyone else having trouble trying to buy tickets ? I have just registered with Wrexham and received email confirmation but when I click on "buy tickets" I get a message saying no event available yet ? confused.com !!
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Post by jules on Nov 16, 2022 18:51:46 GMT
Well that would be good but not that bothered about the commentary. I just want to watch it. If the club aren't going to show it I will try the Thatch. I'm sure we can get a crowd somewhere
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Post by borobob on Nov 16, 2022 19:27:14 GMT
Yes I had similar problems Keith. I found something that said events, and it gave me Wrexham v Aldershot. Scrolled down from that and our match showed up underneath, and we went from there.
Not an easy site by any means, especially for an oldie like me!! AND it timed me out once and had to go again, but got there in the end!!
Hope too many don't give up because of it, and decide to watch the TV!!
I later found out they use ticket master, which explains everything!!
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