FA Trophy conquest kicks off a ‘massive’ nine days for York City (From York Press)

went down to wembley on saturday,and had a great day out.8,000 york fans cheering them to victory.just read about gary mills urging the york fans to get down to the play off final to shout the lads on.just read on the city website,we have sold just over 4,500 tickets so far.is there any wonder.we have been ripped off again by the conference.a 35pound ticket ,with handling fees,and postage and packing becomes 42 pound,and to rub salt into the wounds,there are no concessions,which is a absolute disgrace.me and my son will be there,but for many,especially with families,the cost plus travel is just out of there reach.

It will be a massive shame if we do not take another 8,000 this sunday, but i agree the costs are shocking and why are there only consessions for U16's. My daughter is 17 and a student yet I have to pay £39 for her ticket, its a disgrace. I see Luton have sold over 23,000 according to their website this morning. May have to sing louder on sunday!

The charges leveraged by SeeTickets seem excessive for what essentially will be the same setup etc as on Saturday.

However, ask yourself this: will York reach Wembley again in the next 10 years?

If we get promoted then the chances are slim. This may be the last time we get there for a considerable time so one last big effort from everyone can help provide a perfect end to the season.

COYR. Believe.

I know there is cost / distance / "Wembley Fatigue(!)" invloved BUT ... I cannot see how anybody with even the vaguest interest in York City can underestimate the significance of this game. Disregard the fact its a "rip off" and - for once - stick it all on your credit card if you have to. Its that important. If we took 14,000 for the 2009 FA Trophy Final that is the minimum we should be taking for this game... is it too late for the McGill's to make some concessions on coach travel or something?? (whilst acknowledging with thanks all the financial support they have given to the club, especially this season) ... My only hope on the "low sales" figure is that there will be a late surge this week of people like myself who have spent the last 7 days drudging up support amongst their mates (I am bringing another 9 including 3 Watford fans!). I know others who are bringing 4/5 etc. There may also be a late run of people who decide that they cannot afford to miss it, whatever the cost - although beware the website does not appear to offer an option for collecting tickets in person from Wembley, seems to be post only but I cannot believe that to be true. Where is everybody getting their ticket sales updates from? I know Luton are publishing theirs on their website but not seen confirmed numbers for us?...

nicko75 wrote:
I know there is cost / distance / "Wembley Fatigue(!)" invloved BUT ... I cannot see how anybody with even the vaguest interest in York City can underestimate the significance of this game. Disregard the fact its a "rip off" and - for once - stick it all on your credit card if you have to. Its that important. If we took 14,000 for the 2009 FA Trophy Final that is the minimum we should be taking for this game... is it too late for the McGill's to make some concessions on coach travel or something?? (whilst acknowledging with thanks all the financial support they have given to the club, especially this season) ... My only hope on the "low sales" figure is that there will be a late surge this week of people like myself who have spent the last 7 days drudging up support amongst their mates (I am bringing another 9 including 3 Watford fans!). I know others who are bringing 4/5 etc. There may also be a late run of people who decide that they cannot afford to miss it, whatever the cost - although beware the website does not appear to offer an option for collecting tickets in person from Wembley, seems to be post only but I cannot believe that to be true. Where is everybody getting their ticket sales updates from? I know Luton are publishing theirs on their website but not seen confirmed numbers for us?...

echo this post. allthouh i wont be sitting with the 5 extra fans i have drummed up today at work as i had already ordered mine they are still wanting to be there for this massive match.

it is alot of money but this group of players have entertained us all season. we need to show our support one more time lets get it to 10k

city have sold 5095 tickets as posted in york citys own website

I see some of the luton fans are moaning about ticket prices..at least they have the benefit of living 20 mile away..unlike the york fans..the cost is just way out of most people league..time this got sorted out..lower the prices and get the stadium full..what see tickets are doing is plain wrong for this level of football..

Personally I dont think its just the prices that are influencing the ticket sales. A lot of people will be put off simply because its Luton. They are certainly not going to be as friendly as the Newport fans are they?. Plus of course this game is televised on Premier TV, people may see that as the safest option. Even the "Pitchside Bar" at Bootham Crescent is charging £3.00 a ticket to watch the game there, no ticket, no admission. I am going to Wembley, I wouldnt miss this one for the world.

I'm really worried about this new stadium, does anyone know how likely it will be that it goes ahead? Also will the money gained from promotion help this cause at all should we manage it on Sunday?

If you choose not to go ... By Sunday night and maybe for many many years to come (particularly given the fragile state of the club) you will wish you had. Everybody, get yourselves to London one last time - please.

OLD - HEAD wrote:
Personally I dont think its just the prices that are influencing the ticket sales. A lot of people will be put off simply because its Luton. They are certainly not going to be as friendly as the Newport fans are they?. Plus of course this game is televised on Premier TV, people may see that as the safest option. Even the "Pitchside Bar" at Bootham Crescent is charging £3.00 a ticket to watch the game there, no ticket, no admission. I am going to Wembley, I wouldnt miss this one for the world.

Luton Outlaws partially quoted this.

They are utterly obsessed with us. Especially that "J Crew" who is apparently a Chip Shop server.

One of each twice, fatty. :D

Lets get back to a positive win not whinge on about prices, if you cannot go like me (12,000 miles away) support the boys however you can, they and GM are about to achieve the double.
It will be an absolute RIPPER.

Went on sat,took the family and spent £600 for weekend was it worth it ABSOLUTELY,having to beg and borrow but would break the bank for this one,going to be special come on York fans when we win promotion it will be worth,seeing 25k of Luton fans crying plus Lawless is what dreams are made of

haxbyreds wrote:
Went on sat,took the family and spent £600 for weekend was it worth it ABSOLUTELY,having to beg and borrow but would break the bank for this one,going to be special come on York fans when we win promotion it will be worth,seeing 25k of Luton fans crying plus Lawless is what dreams are made of

I take it players that where transferred to Luton from City will not be playing in this match.

Well whilst I refuse to criticise city supporters who just cannot run to the expense of Wembley, I do think the authorities are taking the **** with see tickets added costs, I only hope the club see some benefit not just some backhander between See tickets & the FA.
Our credit card will just have to take the strain as will Wembley doors when Mr Lawless loses it along with 25000 Luton fans.
No matter how many can make the trip it will be a quality team supported by quality fans & hopefully a day we can all remember wherever we cheer our team from. Cmon City!!!
Just hope Paul Buckle behaves a bit better than the previous incumbent & sets a good example for their supporters.

I along with my 19 year old twin boys really do want to go this weekend, however I dont want to risk being around the Luton Fans when we beat them.

When we beat them last time in the playoffs I have to say it was the most frightening, intimidating experience I have ever had in over 30 years watching us home and away.

There fans are amongst the most vicious and poorly behaved in the country

I am going Sunday, I am also a bit concerned abuot the Luton fans but hopefully enough police will be present to keep them under control. Being outnumbered 5 to 1 isn't good.
Surprised about the low sales so far, despite the cost. I genuinely thought we'd be getting 10,000 this time (more than the Oxford final).
The main expense is the cost of getting there though to be fair. Naturally trains are a rip off and its difficult to get a good deal.

Come on everyone, this could well be our last visit to Wembley for a long time (assuming we get automatic promotion from League 2 next year!). I know it's expensive but we've had years of paying peanuts to watch York so a couple of expensive weekends is a small price to pay. God knows how many we'd take to Munich for the Champions League final!!

YORKIEBARR wrote:
I along with my 19 year old twin boys really do want to go this weekend, however I dont want to risk being around the Luton Fans when we beat them.

When we beat them last time in the playoffs I have to say it was the most frightening, intimidating experience I have ever had in over 30 years watching us home and away.

There fans are amongst the most vicious and poorly behaved in the country

Get a grip will you. Yes Luton have their fair share of undesirables, but tell me a club that doesn't. York are not exactly saints, however your biased press fails to report this. Luton dealt with the trouble makers a couple of years ago, and they were all banned.
We also experienced the same "high jinx" at Wrexham last week. Was this reported, no it wasn't, but we just get on with things.
Man up will you and stop bleating on about an isoloated incident and making claims you cannot justify and have based upon what you probably saw being looped time and time again on SSN.

Hatter 2012 wrote:

YORKIEBARR wrote:
I along with my 19 year old twin boys really do want to go this weekend, however I dont want to risk being around the Luton Fans when we beat them.

When we beat them last time in the playoffs I have to say it was the most frightening, intimidating experience I have ever had in over 30 years watching us home and away.

There fans are amongst the most vicious and poorly behaved in the country

Get a grip will you. Yes Luton have their fair share of undesirables, but tell me a club that doesn't. York are not exactly saints, however your biased press fails to report this. Luton dealt with the trouble makers a couple of years ago, and they were all banned.
We also experienced the same "high jinx" at Wrexham last week. Was this reported, no it wasn't, but we just get on with things.
Man up will you and stop bleating on about an isoloated incident and making claims you cannot justify and have based upon what you probably saw being looped time and time again on SSN.

Luton Outlaws site don`t make it any easier for York fans to say positive things about Luton, either. Banter is good for both clubs but the way `Outlaws` is used by some Luton supporters to express their feelings towards YCFC and its supporters beggars belief, and as one comment says above `You are totally obsessed with York`. If you calmed down all the abusive and spiteful comments on your site, maybe other supporters won`t feel so negative in their attitude towards Luton.

tickets just arrived . allways worry when using ticket agencies.

coooooooooome on city

Hatter 2012 wrote:

YORKIEBARR wrote:
I along with my 19 year old twin boys really do want to go this weekend, however I dont want to risk being around the Luton Fans when we beat them.

When we beat them last time in the playoffs I have to say it was the most frightening, intimidating experience I have ever had in over 30 years watching us home and away.

There fans are amongst the most vicious and poorly behaved in the country

Get a grip will you. Yes Luton have their fair share of undesirables, but tell me a club that doesn't. York are not exactly saints, however your biased press fails to report this. Luton dealt with the trouble makers a couple of years ago, and they were all banned.
We also experienced the same "high jinx" at Wrexham last week. Was this reported, no it wasn't, but we just get on with things.
Man up will you and stop bleating on about an isoloated incident and making claims you cannot justify and have based upon what you probably saw being looped time and time again on SSN.

Hatter I was at the game, the Luton fans acted like OUTLAWS

It was terrifying, Urine filled bottles of Oasis were thrown around the ground like confetti

As for outside the stadium it was even worse, it was like a scene from Zulu Dawn, except it wasnt spears the thugs were armed with, Its was mops and brooms

Its the worst trouble I have witnessed for a LANG time, Ive given it a lot of thought beFORD
making my decision, Its not one tHAT I have taken lightly.

Hatter 2012 wrote:

YORKIEBARR wrote:
I along with my 19 year old twin boys really do want to go this weekend, however I dont want to risk being around the Luton Fans when we beat them.

When we beat them last time in the playoffs I have to say it was the most frightening, intimidating experience I have ever had in over 30 years watching us home and away.

There fans are amongst the most vicious and poorly behaved in the country

Get a grip will you. Yes Luton have their fair share of undesirables, but tell me a club that doesn't. York are not exactly saints, however your biased press fails to report this. Luton dealt with the trouble makers a couple of years ago, and they were all banned.
We also experienced the same "high jinx" at Wrexham last week. Was this reported, no it wasn't, but we just get on with things.
Man up will you and stop bleating on about an isoloated incident and making claims you cannot justify and have based upon what you probably saw being looped time and time again on SSN.

I was there two years ago and it was only the actions of the stewards and the police that prevented it being very, very nasty.
If you think the behaviour of the Luton fans that day was nothing to make a fuss about, it makes me even more worried than I was already. Is that behaviour normal for your lot?
You say 'they were all banned'. I don't remember any reports of 800 fans being banned - when did that happen? Most of them will be at Wembley on Sunday.

Nearly 30,000 Luton fans there - the vast vast majority will be true law abiding citizens. If a few were looking like causing any trouble, which I doubt very much, then there are enough of them to police themselves. Any City fans causing offence would soon be stamped on by fellow supporters first having a word. There will be no trouble.
I don't bother with that Outlaws site - its just a few kids having a go at wind up. I have no worries about it at all.

Sir Alex wrote:
Nearly 30,000 Luton fans there - the vast vast majority will be true law abiding citizens. If a few were looking like causing any trouble, which I doubt very much, then there are enough of them to police themselves. Any City fans causing offence would soon be stamped on by fellow supporters first having a word. There will be no trouble.
I don't bother with that Outlaws site - its just a few kids having a go at wind up. I have no worries about it at all.

Dont be so sure Sir Alex, Luton fans have a long history of trouble, stretching back decades.

I think it was the 89/90 season I played against them for Southend (I spent two years as a pro before injury forced me to retire) for the entire game we had Pies, Hotdogs, Burgers and coins thrown at us by there fans

YORKIEBARR wrote:

Hatter 2012 wrote:

YORKIEBARR wrote:
I along with my 19 year old twin boys really do want to go this weekend, however I dont want to risk being around the Luton Fans when we beat them.

When we beat them last time in the playoffs I have to say it was the most frightening, intimidating experience I have ever had in over 30 years watching us home and away.

There fans are amongst the most vicious and poorly behaved in the country

Get a grip will you. Yes Luton have their fair share of undesirables, but tell me a club that doesn't. York are not exactly saints, however your biased press fails to report this. Luton dealt with the trouble makers a couple of years ago, and they were all banned.
We also experienced the same "high jinx" at Wrexham last week. Was this reported, no it wasn't, but we just get on with things.
Man up will you and stop bleating on about an isoloated incident and making claims you cannot justify and have based upon what you probably saw being looped time and time again on SSN.

Hatter I was at the game, the Luton fans acted like OUTLAWS

It was terrifying, Urine filled bottles of Oasis were thrown around the ground like confetti

As for outside the stadium it was even worse, it was like a scene from Zulu Dawn, except it wasnt spears the thugs were armed with, Its was mops and brooms

Its the worst trouble I have witnessed for a LANG time, Ive given it a lot of thought beFORD
making my decision, Its not one tHAT I have taken lightly.

How many times have York played at Luton since this game?
Has there been any repetition of the problems at these games?
It seems as though your fans & club officials use this one incident again and again to malign the club and the whole of the Luton fanbase.
It is history, move on...

I have the additional costs from Newcastle on top of this and I'm still going, I enjoined the success as and hungry for more. I guess we're finding out how costly it is supporting a successful club, the first in history to play there 2 consecutive weekends (not including replays).

For those not coming down because it is Luton, the police will have done their homework and be out in force where needed, it's their job to keep the public safe

I have the additional costs from Newcastle on top of this and I'm still going, I enjoined the success as and hungry for more. I guess we're finding out how costly it is supporting a successful club, the first in history to play there 2 consecutive weekends (not including replays).

For those not coming down because it is Luton, the police will have done their homework and be out in force where needed, it's their job to keep the public safe

YORKIEBARR wrote:

Sir Alex wrote:
Nearly 30,000 Luton fans there - the vast vast majority will be true law abiding citizens. If a few were looking like causing any trouble, which I doubt very much, then there are enough of them to police themselves. Any City fans causing offence would soon be stamped on by fellow supporters first having a word. There will be no trouble.
I don't bother with that Outlaws site - its just a few kids having a go at wind up. I have no worries about it at all.

Dont be so sure Sir Alex, Luton fans have a long history of trouble, stretching back decades.

I think it was the 89/90 season I played against them for Southend (I spent two years as a pro before injury forced me to retire) for the entire game we had Pies, Hotdogs, Burgers and coins thrown at us by there fans

Go back to your own site mate!

Bit sad what you're trying to do here.

Despite my worries about certain Luton fans' reaction when they lose on Sunday, I've already got my ticket. I wouldn't miss it for the world.

This is an event not to be missed for all York fans. The chance to get back to the promised land and another superbly enjoyable day out at Wembley.

Big games at Wembley are amongst the most robustly policed and co-ordinated events in the country. There are more stewards than spectators (or so it seems) and with the cctv and no doubt vastly increased police presence, it'll probably be the safest place in London this weekend. The only precautions York fans should take is to avoid pubs other than the Torch (Wembley Park) in and around London (esp. Baker Street).

Let's turn up in force and make it another famous day for our proud club.

COYR. Believe.

Come on York fans I don't know who's going to win on Sunday and given our form under Brabin the great many Luton fans are treating the playoffs as a bonus. Yes what happened 2 years ago was not pleasant but it's now done and dusted let's move on. The Outlaws does have some rubbish written on it but you have to remember it is an open forum so anyone from any club can write on it under the pretence of being a Luton fan. So don't be put off join in what should be a good game of football played by two passing teams and may the best team win.
My only issue is having to put up with e row the PA puts out and wish they'd let real fans entertain themselves by singing.

Yes its a 'must see' match for York City fans if they can stretch to it. Luton's last match was a nervy defeat and they bottled it last year so there is no reason why we should fear them. Should be a good match and I wouldn't think there will be more than a goal in it.
Presumably Boucaud will be eligible and lets hope he doesn't have one of his 1 in 10 good games!

Luton Barry wrote:
Come on York fans I don't know who's going to win on Sunday and given our form under Brabin the great many Luton fans are treating the playoffs as a bonus. Yes what happened 2 years ago was not pleasant but it's now done and dusted let's move on. The Outlaws does have some rubbish written on it but you have to remember it is an open forum so anyone from any club can write on it under the pretence of being a Luton fan. So don't be put off join in what should be a good game of football played by two passing teams and may the best team win. My only issue is having to put up with e row the PA puts out and wish they'd let real fans entertain themselves by singing.

Two teams in form, lots of recent clean sheets for both, both like passing, both have good discipline (after you got rid of Brabin) and both teams feel it their destiny to entertain and win... so probably be 0-0 and penalties.

From previous experience, these games are often lost in the first 20 minutes if a team shows nerves. The opening exchanges could be crucial.

COYR. Believe.

p.s. being partisan, I hope Luton choke under the pressure of their fans :-) we can live in hope!

I meant to add also that I completely understand the pressure of pricing plus travel in getting to Wembley. Both AFC Wimbledon and Luton had similar issues last year. I guess the answer is a boycott of a match and in someways that was what Luton fans tried to do last year and only 12,000 travelled up. For a playoff at conference level the tickets really should be sub £30 at least they'd more than make up the difference in increased tickets sales. Anyway good luck and I may bump into a few of you as I'm travelling into Kings Cross for the game.

Wembley will be very safe met police do bigger games every week and high profile England games,dealing with spurs Chelsea millwall every week this will be a walk in the park and should not put fans off,only problems York fans could get is them going on train and going back to kings cross,

All teams have a few fair weather idiot fans, look at how both Wrexham and Mansfield reacted to semi final defeats. Newport were an exception, I have never met such a friendly bunch of fans, credit to their club.

I will be at Wembley on Sunday cheering on Luton, why because I happen to have been born in Luton and love my hometown Club and its history. I am sure many York supporters will be doing exactly the same thing as they come from York. I love York as a place, in fact I spent my Ruby wedding there last year, had City been at home I would have gone, because I love football. Like all clubs Luton has its lunatic fringe. I was at the infamous game a couple of years ago, and count it amongst my worst moments at Kenilworth Road. Most clubs have such supporters, we have more than most in this league, because there are more supporters overall than anybody else in this league. I am a 67 year old retired Bank Manager, and if we lose on Sunday I will be in a pretty foul mood, but I will not be violent, I will get over it, and not begrudge York their celebrations.
By the way Outlaws is not the only Luton website, there are many, most closed, but if you want a more balanced intelligent view look on the Lutonfans site, then you will see the other side of our club.
Here's to a great game on Sunday between two great clubs. i know who I want to win, but thats what being a supporter means.

tiptreehatter wrote:
I will be at Wembley on Sunday cheering on Luton, why because I happen to have been born in Luton and love my hometown Club and its history. I am sure many York supporters will be doing exactly the same thing as they come from York. I love York as a place, in fact I spent my Ruby wedding there last year, had City been at home I would have gone, because I love football. Like all clubs Luton has its lunatic fringe. I was at the infamous game a couple of years ago, and count it amongst my worst moments at Kenilworth Road. Most clubs have such supporters, we have more than most in this league, because there are more supporters overall than anybody else in this league. I am a 67 year old retired Bank Manager, and if we lose on Sunday I will be in a pretty foul mood, but I will not be violent, I will get over it, and not begrudge York their celebrations. By the way Outlaws is not the only Luton website, there are many, most closed, but if you want a more balanced intelligent view look on the Lutonfans site, then you will see the other side of our club. Here's to a great game on Sunday between two great clubs. i know who I want to win, but thats what being a supporter means.

A comment that proves we Yorkies don't have the monopoly on wise common sense.
Sir, I hope you enjoy the day but not the result!

SeeTickets are useless.

I want to know if I can get a ticket in a block behind the goal and they can't tell me if these are sold out or haven't gone on sale yet. I don't want to be in the corner !!

And if they don't go on sale I will just move to where I wanna sit but if I buy tickets in the corner now and then these seats go on sale I will miss out.

Has anyone else managed to buy tickets in blocks 109,110 or 113 and 114 ????