That was in 1980 though I think (I don't have a spreadsheet but I have a collection of nicely sorted programmes)

Indeed, as I was about to say, for those who think this one is going to be a walk-over, consider that we lost to a Blackpool side in the early 80s (as we did York)

As suggested it all depends on the pricing structure.

If only a couple of £ off normal seat prices then possibly as low as 3897.

If £10 per adult all areas of ground and £5 consessions then possibly 6000'ish so realistically from a financial point of view the clubs/rfl may decide to stick at the higher prices knowing they are never going to get a decent turn out for this game so may as well make my estimated 3897 pay nearer full whack

about 5k , again dependant on prices

I think you could be quite close with that prediction.

Not that I do predictions or anything...

I hope it is reduced prices. Is the game really worth £18 for us adults?

7,654 for me!

There will be at least 11 attending that I can confirm .

well put that is what the cc should be all about hope you all have a great day

I'm prepared to wager that the crowd will be between fifteen and sixteen thousand.

It's all well and good hoping the club set prices at £10.00 an adult but don't Blackpool have to agree to that aswell?
I may be wrong but i thought there was an incident few years ago where Leeds wanted to reduce prices but the opposition blocked it!

Yeah Blackpool will have to agree.

Ive always had a rule of no matter what team we draw I will always attend the game. Imo if your willing to attend the Semis and Finals (If we get that far) then you must attend the early round games as they are just as important. But £18 to watch Leeds vs Blackpool, of national league 1, will test that rule heavily.

I think CC gates are split after the home club as recovered match day costs, so yes if Blackpool don't agree then as I understand they will have to keep the current match day price that the club sets at the beginning of the season. So that age old guessing equation of how much do we reduce the price to ensure and increase in actual takings by a potential increased crowd comes into play!

If they price the game at £10 then they need to increase the crowd by around 80% to 100% (because of variable ticket prices) to break even. That is not going to happen, so why would Blackpool lose out on cash for the sake of an increased crowd? However, possibly looking at maybe £15 in advance and £18 on the day, so a reduction of £2 per ticket might bring in more than the cost of the reduction, but even that is a close call!

i'd go with about 5,500

Predicting a crowd of somewhere between 15 soles and 16,000 soles is hardly going out on a limb, is it?

If a crowd in excess of 5,000 turn up Gary Hetherington will be jumping for joy.

Do the free tickets for season tickets still apply if you didn't claim for the Hull game?

This may have a bearing

No mate 4th round only iirc.

I think the crowd may be slightly better than some imagine.

I'll go with:

6,245.

Leeds hoping to play game on Friday night May 7th according to this: www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/r ... 6235535.jp That should deter further many Blackpool fans making the journey over the M62 on a friday night. Hard to imagine many coming in any event. I think we'll struggle to get 4000 for what should be a relatively easy win.

Leeds hoping to play game on Friday night May 7th according to this: www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/r ... 6235535.jp That should deter further many Blackpool fans making the journey over the M62 on a friday night. Hard to imagine many coming in any event. I think we'll struggle to get 4000 for what should be a relatively easy win.

Quote ="Old Feller"Leeds hoping to play game on Friday night May 7th according to this: www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/r ... 6235535.jp That should deter further many Blackpool fans making the journey over the M62 on a friday night. Hard to imagine many coming in any event. I think we'll struggle to get 4000 for what should be a relatively easy win.'" GH knows that the best crowd, given this is the Rhinos regular home slot, if for a Friday game. Blackpool would be foolish to object as their die-hards will come anyway and they want as many Leeds fans at the game as possible! More fans, more money!

Quote ="Old Feller"Leeds hoping to play game on Friday night May 7th according to this: www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/r ... 6235535.jp That should deter further many Blackpool fans making the journey over the M62 on a friday night. Hard to imagine many coming in any event. I think we'll struggle to get 4000 for what should be a relatively easy win.'" GH knows that the best crowd, given this is the Rhinos regular home slot, if for a Friday game. Blackpool would be foolish to object as their die-hards will come anyway and they want as many Leeds fans at the game as possible! More fans, more money!

Last time we played them in the cup the crowd was 9000

Hardly. But you'd be surprised how many people have fallen for that ruse over the years.

BTW: I think you mean "souls".

Depends

Depends how many walk (or hop) up on the day

Did you get in alright on saturday mate?

Probably. R Soles