We have been drawn away to Northwich Victoria of the Conference North division in the first round of the F A Cup to be played on 7/8th November. Northwich is in Cheshire and whilst they have a reputation for giant-killing in the Cup, they have been struggling in recent years and went into Administration in May having already been relegated to the Conference North.
No doubt the draw will be very good news for Northwich's bealeagured finances but tickets for visiting fans will likely be at a premium, especially if the match goes ahead at Northwich's tiny ground (record attendance just over 3000). I'm guessing they might look to host us at a larger venue if they believe they can attract significantly more than their current capacity. There is every chance that the match will be televised as the cameras search for the first big upset of the F A Cup.
On a separate note, I have two spare programmes from yesteray's game and will post on to the first two people to provide with names and addresses. I'm all heart.
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I think the FA are quite strict on changing grounds for Cup matches these days Dave. Would be surprised if the match does not go ahead at the Vic.
ReplyDeleteThe current Non-League Directory gives the ground capacity as 5300 so the mandatory 15% means Charlton would have to receive a minumum of just under 800. Should be more than ample, particuarly if it is televised.
Like you, I think the match will be shown live. Gee, Charlton on live tv twice in a week, has that happened to a team at this level before?
You might just be able to get me off the hook. My grandson has decided to collect away programmes as well as Valley Reviews. If you still have a spare from yesterday he would be most grateful.....and so would I!! Have you an e-mail address I can send his details to? Alternatively you can reach me at christhompson12@live.co.uk
Thanks mate.
Dave, you are too kind.
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