Away to Chelsea - Sat 5 Feb 12.30pm

[twist of lime]

I get the impression the West Stand usually contains lots of neutrals anyway. The very large clubs always get loads of neutrals in attendance, particularly given Chelsea's location.

Having been to a fair few Chelsea games as a neutral, yes the west stand tends to have more of the tourist / neutral supporters. Interestingly the re-sale website I believe most Argyle fans including me seemed to have used has more availability in that stand.

I do know of individuals who buy a season ticket at Chelsea as an investment and then sell on nearly all the home games as demand is always there and make enough money to fund their own season tickets so it’s a win win …..

livefootballtickets is still showing availability for home tickets from £63.00 + fees for the FA cup game.

sadly it seems it’s all about supply and demand….

COYG

 

[Swaz]

Yep, saw that earlier and with booking fees works out around £95 per ticket. Saw the Museum package a week ago at £129 each and went for it. Got 8, no problem. Now sold out. Hopefully we'll have a ball as long as it's in the Chelsea net.

 

[JannerinCardiff]

Many many posts on the Chelsea game. Nothing like taking 1 game at a time. Quite disturbing really with far more important games coming up. Such an obsession with a day out in the smoke which could well be over by half time. The team wouldn't be similarly distracted would it? Wouldnt have anything to do with the worst performance of the season last Saturday? Quite a coincidence!

I agree BG, I also worry that the Chelsea game might be a distraction from the real business of trying to get to the championship.

I think we’ll get stuffed by Chelsea so hope those that are going aren’t going to expect a miracle.

We’ve made some decent money from this cup run which is great (it’s been suggested that we’ve pocketed £1mill) but for me The league is far more important.

 

[Swaz]

And talking about supply and demand, interestingly, the same package is at £499 for Chelsea v Arsenal in 3 weeks time.

 

[Balham Green]

Do you expect us to be more excited for Doncaster or Fleetwood away? What is your point exactly?

Am not sure how much more clearly I can explain the point. The concern is with the focus by fans and possibly players on this less important fixture in 2 weeks time which we have 1% chance of getting a result from rather than the bread and butter. What don't you understand about that?

 

[Shankster]

Imagine thinking you (sic) have a 1% chance of winning a sporting event of 11 v 11?
Bizarre

 

[Balham Green]

Imagine thinking you (sic) have a 1% chance of winning a sporting event of 11 v 11?
Bizarre

So what's your expert assessment of our chances then?

 

[Emu]

So what's your expert assessment of our chances then?

20/1 about 5% chance

 

[tonsk]

50% innit...
Either we win or they do...


tonsk

 

[Willis88]

I'm sure the Arsenal and Newcastle fans thought 99% they would win the last round...

 

[Swaz]

Exactly, the magic of The Cup! Did anyone expect us to be in the League Cup semi final v QPR 1965, semi final v Man City 1973, FA Cup semi final v Watford 1984? I'd say no, so lets go for it!

 

[JannerinCardiff]

I'm sure the Arsenal and Newcastle fans thought 99% they would win the last round...

I think Chelsea are a different proposition to be fair than Arsenal or Newcastle.. they’ve So much depth to their squad - their squad players would start for most prem league clubs.

To give some perspective, their starting front line in the FA cup in the 3rd round was Lukaku, Werner and Pulisic

 

[Balham Green]

Exactly, the magic of The Cup! Did anyone expect us to be in the League Cup semi final v QPR 1965, semi final v Man City 1973, FA Cup semi final v Watford 1984? I'd say no, so lets go for it!

Don't remember us beating the European champions.

 

[jimsing]

You don 't become Champions of Europe for nothing.

At that level, when you play a team from two divisions below you, I would expect the Champions of Europe to prevail each and every time, wouldn't you?

I don't think there will be any other outcome, to be honest.

 

[Guiri Green]

You don 't become Champions of Europe for nothing.

At that level, when you play a team from two divisions below you, I would expect the Champions of Europe to prevail each and every time, wouldn't you?

I don't think there will be any other outcome, to be honest.

Funny, I've read a Chelsea forum where their fans are saying the same about the Devon Bowl. They're just as dismissive of their chances too.