FA Cup Semi Final vs Southampton Sunday 18th April @ 6.30 BT Sport - pre-match thread

[StanSP]

It'll most definitely be local fans at most, and then NHS staff before it reaches anyone else. 

[Gamble92]

Booooooo

[when_you're_smiling]

Surely if they limit it to local fans it makes calling it ‘a trial event’ pointless.

 

It’s not a trial if people who weren’t going to be there anyway are used. It’s just an exhibition.

[Corky]

Yeah, agree with the others, don't expect many (if any) of our fans to be there.

[Gerard]

No way will they allow 10,000 people to travel from Leicester on packed trains and coaches.

[gw_leics772]

On 21/03/2021 at 19:09, Ric Flair said:

I'm going to have a reverse mohawk for this with blue whispy bits and then white skinhead.

Basically Bernie's hat?

[Corky]

They really should make mundane games test events, semi-final allocations will always be sought after and in high demand. 

 

I think the players would rather have their own support for such a big game.

[gw_leics772]

On 21/03/2021 at 19:21, Phube said:

What about 42 year olds who’ve had two jabs? 

**** em 😀

 

(42 yo with no jabs here)

[RowlattsFox]

I'm sure the report said both semi finals earlier. Now the one on BBC say's "one of the semi-finals". If its neutral/local fans I wonder which one they'd rather go to  

 

Personally, I've got no real interest in going to the stadium until attendance is substantial and you can have a decent pre-match. Not that I would have any chance of getting a ticket anyway. 

[HighPeakFox]

I understand trialling the event with non fans. After all, if we went, we might have other more pressing priorities. 

 

There are too many people who behave without any consideration for others' comfort and safety - they existed before the pandemic, and I'm concerned their behaviour will be exacerbated once let off the leash again. 

[KrefelderFox666]

9 minutes ago, RowlattsFox said:

I'm sure the report said both semi finals earlier. Now the one on BBC say's "one of the semi-finals". If its neutral/local fans I wonder which one they'd rather go to  

 

Personally, I've got no real interest in going to the stadium until attendance is substantial and you can have a decent pre-match. Not that I would have any chance of getting a ticket anyway. 

They also confirmed it will be 4,000 fans. I mean, it's not really a test event, 4,000 in a 90,000 stadium is not that hard to manage. However, better than nothing I guess and they are building up to 20,000 at the final. That will be a real test.

[fox_up_north]

I'm NHS and will have had both jabs by the time the semis roll around. 

That said I am in the peak district...so...

[Gravel]

Yeah, with it just being 4,000 for the semi I don't think anyone needs to book the train just yet.  

 

They'll probably end up selecting the glory tie of Man City Vs Chelsea anyway

Edited 29 March 2021 by Gravel

[FoyleFox]

It'll just be locals. It's all about testing the procedures and protocols, checking peoples behaviours and access. Has nothing to do with fans of the respective teams being able to attend. Which is why it'll be our one or Chelsea would have local fans who can attend.

[FoxFossil]

Using FoxTalk reputation points in the ballot apparently. The more you've got, the lower your chance.

[Super_horns]

1 hour ago, StanSP said:

It'll most definitely be local fans at most, and then NHS staff before it reaches anyone else. 

Yes - that has been suggested before.

 

Sp probably Chelsea then.

[Guest worth_the_wait]

I don't care how many (or few) fans are in the stadium.   Just so long as it's gets rid of that hideously annoying fake crowd noise on the TV.

[Fox92]

BBC article states the one game. I read it as Chelsea v Man City.

 

I didn't hold any hopes anyway. As long as fans are back for next season I'll be happy. Have to write this season off in attendance terms.

[VLC86]

East mids today have just said it’s our game.

[gw_leics772]

On 21/03/2021 at 21:14, jonthefox said:

Gor blimey guvnah. Neasdon born n bred me. 

It's times like this i wish I was from facking Hainault. (Quite possibly the most cockney sounding place on earth.)

Edited 29 March 2021 by gw_leics772

[Free Falling Foxes]

24 minutes ago, Costock_Fox said:

East mids today have just said it’s our game.

If it's local folk only allowed in, that could include a few Spurs fans.

Wonder who they will cheer on?

[VLC86]

3 minutes ago, Free Falling Foxes said:

If it's local folk only allowed in, that could include a few Spurs fans.

Wonder who they will cheer on?

Only fair they are allowed to see what a semi final is like.

[foxes_rule1978]

15 minutes ago, Free Falling Foxes said:

If it's local folk only allowed in, that could include a few Spurs fans.

Wonder who they will cheer on?

Southampton, Spurs fans would hate us to win the league and an FA Cup during their supposed golden era  

[ARM1968]

4 minutes ago, foxes_rule1978 said:

Southampton, Spurs fans would hate us to win the league and an FA Cup during their supposed golden era  

Mate they got to the Champions League final - don’t forget that. That’s as good as winning it except, er, it’s not. 

[HybridFox]

20 minutes ago, Free Falling Foxes said:

If it's local folk only allowed in, that could include a few Spurs fans.

Wonder who they will cheer on?