: Thu Jun 25, 2009 11:59 am  

richardviking wrote:

I fear that if it is declared sold out until the week leading up to the final when a couple of thousand tickets are made available again, we will once again see empty seats despite demand outstripping supply.

That's not the RFL we know and love...

: Thu Jun 25, 2009 12:41 pm  

sorted ours this morning, was becoming a bit fearful but all sorted, it won't be a sell out

: Thu Jun 25, 2009 4:01 pm  

Leyther_Matt wrote:

Get a normal train?

So, if they release a couple of thousand tickets a week before the game, would the scheduled rail service - that would run from Bank quay station Warrington - be able to cope with even half that number and during the busy summer period, with day trippers and holiday makers also going to Blackpool?

To make things worse, there doesn't even seem to be a special laid on from Widnes to alleviate the problem.

mickey up in a brewery by the RFL.

: Thu Jun 25, 2009 5:05 pm  

It's a poop ground to host a final and an even more stupid time to hold it. Ok so it's a day out in Blackpool but it's not even fully built. Seriously, it could be done a hell of a lot better than this.

: Thu Jun 25, 2009 5:12 pm  

GetThemScallyWags wrote:

It's a poop ground to host a final and an even more stupid time to hold it. Ok so it's a day out in Blackpool but it's not even fully built. Seriously, it could be done a hell of a lot better than this.

It's difficult really as the whole package needs looking at when picking a venue. Sure it could be moved to somewhere like Doncaster or Warrington etc but that would be boring, i think overall including the day out Blackpool is a decent venue. The ground on the other hand is a little poor, once they get that stand finished behind the post it will increase to ver 13,000 which will be big enough and it will look pretty decent.


Without sounding big headed i bet the RFL are chuffed to bits Widnes are in the final, they know it will guarantee a good crowd on TV and the Vikings always travel in big numbers.


Lets invade Blackpool and make it Widnes for the day just like Halifax.

: Thu Jun 25, 2009 5:32 pm  

Widnes have just 200 tickets left for next month's Northern Rail Cup Final against Barrow following a busy day at the Stobart Stadium Halton. The RFL have also arranged for an additional batch of 185 tickets to be delivered tomorrow morning and all these tickets are for the uncovered stand priced £12 and £5. The ticket office will be open tomorrow from 9.30am to 5pm and Saturday from 10am to 12noon for purchases. www.widnesvikings.co.uk

Widnes have just 200 tickets left for next month's Northern Rail Cup Final against Barrow following a busy day at the Stobart Stadium Halton. The RFL have also arranged for an additional batch of 185 tickets to be delivered tomorrow morning and all these tickets are for the uncovered stand priced £12 and £5. The ticket office will be open tomorrow from 9.30am to 5pm and Saturday from 10am to 12noon for purchases. www.widnesvikings.co.uk

: Thu Jun 25, 2009 6:47 pm  

Bertie Magoo's PA wrote:

it won't be a sell out

I wouldn't be so sure.

Barrow RL are estimating 3,500 as already about 2,500 have been sold through Barrow Rugby Shop. The club are desparately trying to get more tickets due to demand. I also know that a lot booked tickets on the Thursday night after we beat Fev via the RFL website (prior to the shop sales).

Add on the Widnes fans neutrals and you're pretty much at the 9,000-odd capacity.

Should be a cracking atmosphere.

: Thu Jun 25, 2009 6:53 pm  

SRC wrote:

I wouldn't be so sure.

Barrow RL are estimating 3,500 as already about 2,500 have been sold through Barrow Rugby Shop. The club are desparately trying to get more tickets due to demand. I also know that a lot booked tickets on the Thursday night after we beat Fev via the RFL website (prior to the shop sales).

Add on the Widnes fans neutrals and you're pretty much at the 9,000-odd capacity.

Should be a cracking atmosphere.

That's a fantastic effort by the Barrow fans. It should provide a brilliant atmosphere.

Well done Barrow.

: Thu Jun 25, 2009 7:03 pm  

We will have well over 3000 rabid widnes fans cheering on the vikings. Let's do this for TC!

: Fri Jun 26, 2009 12:21 am  

Leyther_Matt wrote:

Only holds c9,000 but the problem is with the RFL holding back tickets for the dozens of people going to the Nines

As far as I'm aware, it's only been a complete sell out when Cas played Hull KR.

Remember the Leigh HKR Final Matt ?

Leigh sold 200 according to Stevo, whilst HKR sold near 20000!! Attendance around 7500!!

It will be a sell out, cracking day and hopefully good viewing for every RL supporter outside SL.

Widnes by 10.