Newcastle United fans demanding they are front of queue for Wembley

I'm currently amused by the idea of these fans of Newcastle United.

Some fans of Newcastle United are quick to criticize the manager, Eddie Howe, for what they see as his poor performance this season. However, these same fans may change their tune and start hoping for a chance to see their team play at Wembley. These fans are seeking attention by publicly criticizing the manager, but their priorities may switch depending on the team's success.

Indeed, we are just an hour and a half (or two hours, or two hours with extra time and penalties) from making a comeback at Wembley.

It took 23 years for Newcastle United supporters to go back to Wembley Stadium (excluding the time when Spurs were moving their home ground) in 2023. They played against Manchester United in the League Cup final. The team's last visit was in 2000, when they went to the old Wembley stadium and lost terribly against Chelsea, in a 2-1 defeat in the FA Cup semi-final.

It's possible that there's only a 14-month wait until the FA Cup semi-final in April 2024 to get excited about.

I understand that defeating Man City may pose a challenge, but it doesn't alter the truth that Newcastle United supporters will promptly search for transportation and lodging options to relive their experience at Wembley as soon as 7:30pm this evening.

This would naturally bring us back to the wonderful time that occurred after we won against Southampton in Southampton during 2023.

Which supporters of Newcastle United were qualified to receive tickets for the League Cup final against Manchester United at Wembley.

The response is obvious - to some extent, we all believe we should receive a ticket. We've been supporting NUFC for so long, so why not receive something in return?

What I find entertaining is that the people who are making a fool of themselves by insisting that Eddie Howe must leave will soon become the ones who think they deserve the first position in the line for tickets to watch Eddie Howe's team play at Wembley.

Regarding the matter of Wembley tickets.

I'm not jumping the gun here, since it's highly probable that we'll be defeated by Man City. However, unlike certain individuals, I think it's possible for NUFC to emerge victorious. According to the bookmakers, the odds of Newcastle reaching the semi-finals are 5/1, which translates to a one in six probability. This means that we have a chance equivalent to taking a gamble.

Nonetheless, I find myself indulging in my thoughts and picturing how the argument will suddenly transform, both positively and negatively.

Newcastle United supporters will be delightedly happy as their team successfully progressed to Wembley. They are optimistic that any opponent in the draw will be less challenging than playing away at Man City.

In February 2023, the owners of Newcastle United club made a different decision from other prominent clubs. They decided to give all the tickets to their season ticket holders, except for a few reserved for members.

Teams like Manchester United and Liverpool attract a huge following and offer their members the exciting possibility of obtaining tickets to major games, such as finals and Wembley trips. It's not just a matter of giving most of the Wembley tickets to season ticket holders.

It's been 24 years since the last cup final and from what I gather, the Newcastle United owners have decided to give all the League Cup final tickets to season ticket holders as a fair allocation.

If NUFC owners were to return to Wembley within 14 months, I highly doubt it.

I comprehend that there are approximately 32,000 individuals who hold season tickets. However, there are over 100,000 Newcastle United members.

In my honest opinion, there is absolutely no possibility of them repeating their actions.

I believe that the Newcastle United owners consider the membership scheme to be essential in expanding the club. However, the effectiveness of this scheme has been extremely disappointing this season. Some individuals have paid £37 for their membership, but have not received any tickets for home matches through the balloting system. Meanwhile, most members have only been successful in attaining tickets one out of every five times (20% success rate).

If a FA Cup semi takes place at Wembley Stadium, I believe the options are to either provide all season ticket holders with a ticket and allocate a few (around 1,000) to members for a slim chance of securing a ticket (no way!).

Another option would be to give around 66% of the Wembley tickets to those who hold season tickets. This would result in approximately 66% of season ticket holders receiving a ticket, leaving the remaining 33% to be split among members. Members would then have a slim chance of obtaining a ticket, with a probability of one in ten (or any other number that denotes a low probability).

The Newcastle United proprietors are causing displeasure among some individuals who possess season tickets. The majority of these individuals have benefitted from the exorbitantly inexpensive deals offered by Mike Ashley, which will remain in effect until the conclusion of the following season.

Or instead, should we persist in treating the massive community of over 100,000 individuals as complete idiots?

If a season ticket holder decides to surrender their pass, there will be many people willing to take it. However, the owners will most likely add it to the available tickets for individual games instead of the season ticket pool.

Currently, the individuals who have purchased Ashley deals and are sitting in the Leazes and Gallowgate areas, where most of the season ticket holders are located, are paying less than £25 for each match. On the other hand, the owners are making more than £80 for a seat located next to them when a member purchases it and attends only one match this season. This member would pay £37 for the membership, and then either £44 (for relatively less popular games) or £48 for more exciting matches (which includes Forest the current season).

Consider this: do the Newcastle United proprietors prioritize the satisfaction of those who pay less than £25 per match or the majority of NUFC supporters who are premium members and shell out £50 to £85 for every seat they secure?

In other words, clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United reserve a significant portion of their tickets for members during important events like matches at Wembley. This is because they want to provide their members with the possibility of obtaining a ticket through a members ballot if they continue to invest in the club by purchasing season tickets and attending games. By doing so, clubs hope to keep their members engaged and motivated to support the team.

When Alexander Isak scores three goals and NUFC has a lead of 3-0 with only 30 seconds remaining at the Etihad tonight, I will feel at ease and excited for the battle over tickets that will occur afterwards.