4700 is roughly half of the stand. I imagine that Hartlepool will be offered more tickets if these sell through although I expect 4700 is plenty.

It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark... and we're wearing sunglasses.

Yep, good to see us helping with the 'Pools travel costs and it will add to the atmosphere if they bring plenty down. But it does sound a bit like rent-a-crowd. Surely we'll fill Selhurst won't we or are games like this so unattractive?

Dad and I watched games standing on the muddy slope of the Holmesdale Road end. He cheered and I rattled.

At least his was available. Mine is in the Arthur.
But I’m not moaning. I may even come in the Homesdale lower,cos it’s much quieter than the Arthur.

I can understand the frustration for a ST holder losing their seat. For many, myself included, as a gold member you generally can't get a ticket in the lower Holmesdale these days and are limited to pretty average seats (which is fair enough). Personally I see the FA Cup as an opportunity to get as close to Block E as possible so always pounce on it - I'm sure I'm not alone in this.

It was strange that I was able to purchase up to 10 tickets - far too many.

Should be a cracking atmosphere and hopefully a straight forward win with a few goals to celebrate. Judging by the starting 11 against M***wall, PV seems to be taking the cup seriously, and so he should.

I have a feeling that should we win parish may give a few more quid via ticket sales. If they win then the next round will be their payday. As you say, fantastic gesture.

They soon sold their tickets for a game thats not big enough for them.

Not a bad gesture at all that.

I wish I shared your optimism P.O.G!

I long ago gave up on any logic for predicting our results, I'd sleep well the rest of the week if someone could guarantee we'd just win whichever way.

Gut says- 3-0 Palace
Head says - 2-1 Palace perhaps with a H'pool own goal in there and nervy last 15?
Heart says - just shut your eyes, ignore the football as much as possible and hope for the best - I've been under enough stress of late.

Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!

An interesting selection. With two league games within the following 7 days PV has a difficult balancing act.

As for predictions, I expect a comfortable win.

These are our match officials for saturday, thankfully, neither Friend nor Pawson will be involved.

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This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.