The prices of the tickets is definitely off putting in the current climate, along with the cost of travel. Especially if there's a family going. I was shocked when I saw coach companies charging £50 each.

I did think there would be more neutrals purely for the stadium, however this is why I don't like the magic weekend. Those that might have gone for the weekend as a neutral most likely now opt for the magic weekend instead as they at least get to see their team play.

I'll be honest, I had no idea the 1895 cup was being played as a double header and I was expecting it to sell out without it! But there does seem to be quite a slow uptake. I don't think them being on general sale will make too much difference to the sales as I'm sure most people who want to go have or know someone with a season ticket who will get them for them, and one person alone can buy for 9 non season ticket holders.

Most of the sections behind the sticks are sold out section 250 and 251 on the corner have most whats left

It’s not cheap, especially with the way things are for people currently. If you consider a family of four wanting to go and travel by coach, they’re looking at a minimum of £280 (£200 for the coach and the cheapest tickets you can get are £15/£30) and that’s pretty big money when bills are through the roof, food and fuel prices are shooting up and so on. I’m not bagging the prices of anything there either, I don’t think the match tickets are too expensive at all and coaches are going to be dear with the fuel costs but it could impact on numbers somewhat.

London Euston return is £100 per person plus whatever it costs to get the tube. As a family of four you just wouldn't. At best you'd take the knock and drive yourself.

I know it's tradition to head down to London for the cup final but I'm not sure the benefits outweigh the (quite literal) costs. It's a Northern sport - wouldn't it be easier to play it closer to home? Having said that the only option I can think of would be Anfield - assuming we want to aim higher than the capacity of the Etihad.

The Etihad is slightly bigger anyway but I’d always want the final to be at a venue with a sense of it being a day out or a weekend away. To put it on the doorstep could really go either way. I’ve long thought (probably since our game there in 2004) that the final should go full time to Cardiff. The stadium is just an outstanding venue for a team making a final and for all fans, neutrals included. The whole City is buzzing on match day, everyone is within walking distance of the ground and it just has a great feel about it. Wembley is old hat for me. It is in an area that’s difficult to get to, it’s not the best area for bars/restaurants etc and the atmosphere isn’t like the old place. It wouldn’t ease travel costs but it’s more appealing in most other aspects for me.

Of course in the current climate coach prices are expensive. Fuel is expensive.

The club have just announced 4,000 ticket sales.

We have 7 of us going down tickets not yet purchased, gonna go down to the Arena in the morning. Best price online at the moment seems to be £45 per adult (upper corner). Will see what the club have before making a purchase, also want coach tickets from Robin Park which the club are advertising at £50 each.

Ah thought Etihad was 45kish but you're right it's 55.

We've sold over 4k now. I don't think Il be far off with my guess of 12k from Wigan including tickets bought direct from the RFL.

Waiting to see if I can get the time off work, would love to see the Spurs stadium in the flesh, looks amazing on the telly

Train prices (£100) from Wigan are horrendous. We are flying down from Edinburgh return for half that price

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