The controversy surrounding Tamworth FC's ticket prices for the upcoming FA Cup match against Tottenham Hotspur has sparked heated discussions among fans.
It was a dream draw for Tamworth FC, but now ticket prices are causing controversy. With ticket prices a constant talking point in football, Tamworth has been at the centre of the debate.
The chairman of the supporters' club has weighed in, suggesting that the £42 ticket price for an adult to sit in the main stand is unfair. This price is almost double what regular match tickets typically cost, leading to a significant backlash on social media from some fans.
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Tamworth FC cash in on FA Cup
One Tamworth fan was supportive of the move by Tamworth, saying that ‘this match is the most important game in the club's history and that the tickets are priceless.' He emphasizes that the revenue generated from ticket sales would be crucial for the part-time club's growth and sustainability. With the potential for financial support, Farrington believes that facing a top-tier team like Tottenham Hotspur is a unique opportunity for the small club.
Tamworth FC's The Lamb Ground, which has a seating capacity of only 518, will host the match on 12 January, following the team's recent victory over League One side Burton Albion. The financial realities and the extreme importance of this fixture for the club's future assert that you can't put a price on these tickets given the occasion's significance.
One Spurs fan was fully on board with the new; ‘Good on ya! The ones that will want to come will pay – the moaners will watch it on the TV anyway. Generational fixture make the most out of it! COYS!‘
Ticket prices for Tamworth vs Tottenham Hotspur
Seating (Seated season ticket holders)
- Adults – £42
- 66 and over – £37
- Under 17 – £34
- Under 10 – £29
Terrace
- Adults – £38
- 66 and over – £33
- Under 17 – £30
- Under 10 – £25
FGG says: No replays, then time to pay up
Honestly, I think I'm with Tamworth on this one; I don't really like being so. However, with the removal of replays, a potentially huge revenue source has disappeared from the FA Cup, so lower league sides deserve to be able to capitalise on this, whether through increased prices or temporary stands.
Regardless of the result, this fixture will linger for generations for the club. The worry, of course, is that it leaves a sour taste for fans who don't want to pay huge sums to watch a side they normally watch for a fraction of this price.
That said, there probably is an alternative here, whether in the form of TV money or more of the round revenue going to smaller sides if they lose. We shouldn't be in a situation where Tamworth has to double their ticket prices to cash in on what could be a one-off match.