Fa Cup 3rd Round

[Phoenix Shrimp 2017]

Phoenix Shrimp look on Face Cloth quite a few moaners there

Some saying they would swap with Accy etc

We have just drawn 1 of the biggest clubs in the world and some still not happy hey ho

Some folk are never happy. Could have been Lincoln away or similar. Superb draw can’t wait!

There's nothing wrong with Lincoln either... Lovely city!

Agreed but Sincil Bank would never fit 40,000 plus in!

[Keith]

Hopefully the game will be Sat at 3pm and not silly ko time like Fri night or sun afternoon

It won't be either of those, as that would mean we're selected for TV coverage. Can't see that being the case. But, if it was, it would be a shed load more cash, so I'd take it.

[Billy bodger]

It’s a pay day for Morecambe, 40,000 x £25 (average ticket price), gives a net revenue of £1M less costs, so we should get up to £400,000 at a rough guess.

A financial win for the Club, (or is that Mr Leech!).

(Chelsea’s revenue for a Premiership game is over £2M, so maybe a bit more!!).

[marky No.1]

Happy with that one, jumped out of mi chair when 59 popped out

[Bare bum]

http://www.tothe92.co.uk/groundguide/chelsea.html

[black morse]

I really wanted Reading

[Phoenix Shrimp 2017]

I really wanted Reading

I was banking on Exeter away

[Phoenix Shrimp 2017]

Had a quick look and hotels in the vicinity of Stamford Bridge for that weekend are remarkably cheap at the moment. Can't imagine that will last when the various hotels twig that Chelsea are are now at home that weekend. Could do with knowing the date as soon as possible although they don't seem to rush these things. The clever money would be on a Saturday game but they put quite a few on a sunday too so not sure what the criteria are?

[marky No.1]

Fulham are at home as well, so both can't play at 3pm Saturday.
I was booking the hotel at the gate to Stamford Bridge where we have stayed before and it went to sold out before I could finish the process

[marky No.1]

That will do nicely! Been wanting this since the 2021 lock-in!

Rail replacement buses back on the Sunday ?

Edit: bus service from Preston

[Phoenix Shrimp 2017]

Fulham are at home as well, so both can't play at 3pm Saturday.
I was booking the hotel at the gate to Stamford Bridge where we have stayed before and it went to sold out before I could finish the process

Good point! We stopped at the Stamford Bridge hotel a few years ago. Couldn't even log onto their web site this evening, not sure what the issues are. Last time we parked in the car park under the stadium and the following morning were surrounded by Chelski players super cars. Frank Lampards right next to ours.

[marky No.1]

Fulham are at home as well, so both can't play at 3pm Saturday.
I was booking the hotel at the gate to Stamford Bridge where we have stayed before and it went to sold out before I could finish the process

Good point! We stopped at the Stamford Bridge hotel a few years ago. Couldn't even log onto their web site this evening, not sure what the issues are. Last time we parked in the car park under the stadium and the following morning were surrounded by Chelski players super cars. Frank Lampards right next to ours.

Yeah seen that. The hotel said you could use the swimming pool but the club wanted £25, lol

[redrobo]

Can't remember the score last time but was,it when we took the lead through O Connor and then they brought the big boys on. Seem to recall that DA was the manager or is my mind playing tricks with me.

Excellent draw and a fewxwelcome pennies in the pot as well. Let's hope we get a few down there on the day. Good test for the Trust to organise travel.

[marky No.1]

Can't remember the score last time but was,it when we took the lead through O Connor and then they brought the big boys on. Seem to recall that DA was the manager or is my mind playing tricks with me.

Excellent draw and a fewxwelcome pennies in the pot as well. Let's hope we get a few down there on the day. Good test for the Trust to organise travel.

That was Spurs, we lost 4.0 at Stamford Bridge

[John L]

That will do nicely! Been wanting this since the 2021 lock-in!

Rail replacement buses back on the Sunday ?

Edit: bus service from Preston

Yep, afraid so! On Saturday, the first two which start at Lancaster at 5:13 and 6:59 run as normal, then it's TPE and Northern to get to and from the Avanti trains at Preston. Sunday it's buses north of Preston as you say.

[Keith]

Can't remember the score last time but was,it when we took the lead through O Connor and then they brought the big boys on. Seem to recall that DA was the manager or is my mind playing tricks with me.

Excellent draw and a fewxwelcome pennies in the pot as well. Let's hope we get a few down there on the day. Good test for the Trust to organise travel.

"...is my mind playing tricks with me"...

Well, that was Spurs and this is Chelsea, and Stephen Robinson was manager, but otherwise, spot on.

Chelsea & Derek, was during COVID, so no fans. I think it was 4-0 but we missed a decent chance at 0-0.

[marky No.1]

That will do nicely! Been wanting this since the 2021 lock-in!

Rail replacement buses back on the Sunday ?

Edit: bus service from Preston

Yep, afraid so! On Saturday, the first two which start at Lancaster at 5:13 and 6:59 run as normal, then it's TPE and Northern to get to and from the Avanti trains at Preston. Sunday it's buses north of Preston as you say.

The 06.58 changes at Crewe and it seems it's full of Shrimps as only 6 seats left

[redrobo]

When Barrow played them earlier in the season on a Tuesday evening the gare was 38000 and Chelsea,won 5 0

[jbc.shrimp]

Some lower league clubs have got fantastic draws

Liverpool v Accy
Chelsea v Morecambe
Tamworth v Spurs
Newcastle v Bromley
Leeds v Harrogate
Man City v Salford

But knowing TV they will put on Arsenal v Man United lol

Arsenal v Utd you can bet will be B.B.C.

[black morse]

The other two that scream to be on TV are City v Salford and Liverpool v Accy.

At least the match tonight is on Sky.

[jbc.shrimp]

Typical of B.B.C again this morning. Harrogate and Accy both mentioned being up against prem sides, but nothing on us Shrimps.

[marky No.1]

Embarrassing

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[black morse]

I did notice that Slew's goal was shown very briefly before the draw as well as Stockton's penalty.

[Keith]

Fulham v Watford: 23 miles
Morecambe v Chelsea: 255 miles

If they are just moving one game for police logistics, obviously, Fulham v Watford on a Friday night makes most sense as it is easiest for the fans.

So, Chelsea v Morecambe, Friday night, not on TV, obviously.

There are (I think) four 'live games'. Do the BBC have additional 'Red Button' coverage on the Sunday?

[Billy bodger]

Hurrah, we got a mention on BBC local news this morning, apparently we are having a “Big day out at Chelsea”.