simple really. RFL Operational rules state that the visiting club is only entitled to 30% of available tickets, so Wigan would get 5,130 tickets - regardless of the number of season ticket holdesrs they have.

So what you're saying now, based on your figures is that all Saints season ticket holders can not have a ticket for Leeds.

And if that is so why are they being allowed to purchase two extra tickets?

I think that is so that at least there is some revenue coming in.
Isn't it the same at Barrow. If all Wigans season ticket holders had a ticket then there would be none left for the Barrow supporters because they all have to pay for this match as they have had their voucher in a previous round.

according to the rules, Leeds have to make available a minimum of 6,150 tickets (30% of the 20,500 capacity), which is less than the number of season ticket holders - however, under this scheme I presume that where the capacity exists the free tickets have to be given to any ST holder who wants one.



Presumably Leeds have made more tickets available.

the game wont sell out, so there isnt an issue IMO.

It's not been very well thought out has it.

The next thing will be a seeding system for the CC.

to be fair, the only major issue is the Wigan / Barrow one - all the other games will be able to accomodate all season ticket holders.

Leeds and Saints will complain about the lost revenue from what would have been big gate receipts, but they agreed to it and knew there was a chance it could turn out that way.

All the games will get bigger crowds than they would have done normally, and although revenue will be down, the clubs have got a good marketing opportunity on their hands.

Presumably Leeds find that very real risk a small price to pay for not having to print over 10k tickets and then have to exchange them for the vouchers.

Spare adult west stand ticket available for £15.00 if anyones interested.

This was my first thought too.
How many season ticket holders do you have. I'd guess 8 000, so if I am correct, and you all turn up, you will more than fill the Western Terrace which would look brilliant on the TV.

I'd say it's closer to the 6k or 7k mark.

6.5K FWIR.

our away stand holds around about 4.5k imo, and you will have been given a certain % of seating in the North stand i think.

I doubt we'll sell our 5k allocation anyway. I'd expect around 3k, anymore would be a good turnout.

you are correct. I was stunned when I read this.

What was the quote from the Saints management at the beginning io the season regarding season ticket sales?

We had posted a 13% (IIRC) increase.

There must be plenty just turning up and paying on the gate.

Yup. I'm one of them. I go to every home match and pay in advance. Even with all the discounts, paying for a season ticket up front just around Christmas time is beyond the budgets of some of us. But we still want to support the Saints. All but one of the group I hang out with at every home game do what I do, possibly for the same reason.

Even after Christmas.

And it wasn't a criticism, more an observation.

Let the real fun begin.

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Barrow is at the end of the worlds longest cul de sac. The A590, all 38 miles of it.

If Saints were at Barrow I wouldn't be going, and I having spoke to a few Pies fans they are not bothering going.

Tell me about it when I worked in barrow on contract in the 90s it was like wackie races coming home on a friday afternoon along the A590

I still think more than 1in 10 of their season ticket holders would have gone. Barrow out to get a big home crowd.

Are we sure there isn't a 'subject to availability' clause in the offer somewhere?

If there is, what's everyone whinging about?

Are tickets still available for sale?
If they are, what was everyone worried about?
We'll have about 3500 there max. Wont even get rid of our allocation.

I bought 1 to many, so if anyone wants one let me know ok.