Will this be the smallest ground, capacity-wise, that Man U's first XI will have ever played at, at least since the War? Not counting friendlies, testimonials etc??
*Hopes if Accy go through they won't switch to a bigger venue**
Win or lose the fixture could make them enough money to secure the clubs long term future (not saying they have money troubles). A fixture like this would be massive for the club and would be a massive payday to them, If they can sell tickets to a bigger venue then they should do so as even a extra few grand I am sure would be very welcome to them
Are you allowed to switch venues for cash money? In the other thread someone said it can only be done for health and safety purpose or other necessities, but you'd think a surge in demand would be good enough reason.
It takes away the very essense of the FA Cup. It has been devalued in recent years due to, well, firstly man U not competing because they were involved elsewhere, and also because *small* clubs were drawing big teams, and switching to the bigger teams grounds simply to make cash, and I include my own club in that.
Also, the crown ground (if Accy go through) is one of those tight little grounds with a bit of a slope where upsets can and do happen. However, with it's small capacity, even charging £30/ticket won't go far as the club needs every penny. Hopefully if the tie does happen, the TV money may make Accy stay put.
I think they will probably switch to Blackburn or Burnley - which is arguably a better option for the sake of the Cup than switch to Old Trafford.
It takes away the very essense of the FA Cup. It has been devalued in recent years due to, well, firstly man U not competing because they were involved elsewhere, and also because *small* clubs were drawing big teams, and switching to the bigger teams grounds simply to make cash, and I include my own club in that.
Also, the crown ground (if Accy go through) is one of those tight little grounds with a bit of a slope where upsets can and do happen. However, with it's small capacity, even charging £30/ticket won't go far as the club needs every penny. Hopefully if the tie does happen, the TV money may make Accy stay put.
I think they will probably switch to Blackburn or Burnley - which is arguably a better option for the sake of the Cup than switch to Old Trafford.
I would normally agree but I think with their ground being so small (and if shown on TV I think with the space for TV needs it would be even smaller) and it being such a cash cow for the club of their size that the plus points for them would be worth worth losing some of the essence of the cup. Even the sales from the match day programes would make a massive difference to the club never mind the gate cash
As an Accrington local, they could easily build a temporary stand on the Whinney Hill side adding thousands to the 5000 capacity. Turf Moor/Ewood Park would be an alternative - Yeovil will win the replay anyway.
If Accrington go through, then if the ground was switched it would be moved to Ewood Park as Blackburn are away but Burnley are at home so it couldn't be at Turf Moor
Accrington Stanley are in the football league. AFC Wimbledon if anything have a worst stadium (Kingsmeadow) but they are still going to be hosting Liverpool at their stadium. But AFC Wimbledon are also in the football league.
There is no need for Accrington Stanley to move the game, and I believe even if they did they wouldn't be able to keep any extra money anyway.
Didn't the FA outlaw against swapping the venue of a tie after Farnborough Arsenal?
I think that that was the second time Farnborough had done that.
May have bagged them an extra £550,000 but I never understood why the TV company were quite happy to go along with the tie even after the change.
Yeah, Farnborough manager/owner Graham Westley got the tie moved to Highbury, and then immediately sold the club and moved onto Stevenage. Allegedly, the money made from the match never went into Farnborough's coffers.
Yeah, Farnborough manager/owner Graham Westley got the tie moved to Highbury, and then immediately sold the club and moved onto Stevenage. Allegedly, the money made from the match never went into Farnborough's coffers.
Hence, the FA now strictly ban switching venues.
They don't strictly ban them at all. If the Police decide it's not safe then it will be switched. However, it won't go to Old Trafford but the nearest suitable ground.
They don't strictly ban them at all. If the Police decide it's not safe then it will be switched. However, it won't go to Old Trafford but the nearest suitable ground.
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Win or lose the fixture could make them enough money to secure the clubs long term future (not saying they have money troubles). A fixture like this would be massive for the club and would be a massive payday to them, If they can sell tickets to a bigger venue then they should do so as even a extra few grand I am sure would be very welcome to them
It takes away the very essense of the FA Cup. It has been devalued in recent years due to, well, firstly man U not competing because they were involved elsewhere, and also because *small* clubs were drawing big teams, and switching to the bigger teams grounds simply to make cash, and I include my own club in that.
Also, the crown ground (if Accy go through) is one of those tight little grounds with a bit of a slope where upsets can and do happen. However, with it's small capacity, even charging £30/ticket won't go far as the club needs every penny. Hopefully if the tie does happen, the TV money may make Accy stay put.
I think they will probably switch to Blackburn or Burnley - which is arguably a better option for the sake of the Cup than switch to Old Trafford.
I would normally agree but I think with their ground being so small (and if shown on TV I think with the space for TV needs it would be even smaller) and it being such a cash cow for the club of their size that the plus points for them would be worth worth losing some of the essence of the cup. Even the sales from the match day programes would make a massive difference to the club never mind the gate cash
Ask an MK Dons supporter.
I think the game would still be picked for TV even if it was played at Old Trafford.
But Accrington could probably shift to a ground other than Old Trafford.
Etihad ?
Gigg Lane's handy for them both
There is no need for Accrington Stanley to move the game, and I believe even if they did they wouldn't be able to keep any extra money anyway.
I think that that was the second time Farnborough had done that.
May have bagged them an extra £550,000 but I never understood why the TV company were quite happy to go along with the tie even after the change.
Yeah, Farnborough manager/owner Graham Westley got the tie moved to Highbury, and then immediately sold the club and moved onto Stevenage. Allegedly, the money made from the match never went into Farnborough's coffers.
Hence, the FA now strictly ban switching venues.
They don't strictly ban them at all. If the Police decide it's not safe then it will be switched. However, it won't go to Old Trafford but the nearest suitable ground.
So it isn't a "switch", then :cool:
Anyway, Accrington lost last night.