The whole point of starting the thread was to try to offer a bit of constructive criticism
The Duke is obviously a player but was possibly believing his own publicity
If he carries on like Sunday the sky's the limit for him
First 2 or 3 were usually free entry with the appropriate voucher then if we progressed other nominated vouchers entitled you to buy a ticket in advance before general sale
I think it was Chelsea under Ken Bates who started it. Third round ties always attracted really big crowds when the season ticket holders had the game included
One or two clubs who charge over £1000 for season tickets have started to include a small number of cup games
Arsenal for example but...
The collapse in attendances at FA cup games dates back directly to the time when clubs withdrew the cup games from inclusion in the season ticket price
Most clubs included the first three cup ties (FA and League cups) until greedy clubs from the top division took them away
The other divisions...