Fri Jun 15, 2012 10:09 am
Fri Jun 15, 2012 10:15 am
CantonJack wrote:What venue is it likely to be held in? Attendances for Wales games are rising slightly now, and we're up to 38th in the world. Plus it's Scotland who will likely bring a few thousand down.
I'd imagine it would be in the Millennium because there is potential for a 35-40,000 crowd there IMO
Fri Jun 15, 2012 10:23 am
Fri Jun 15, 2012 10:26 am
Fri Jun 15, 2012 10:37 am
OhhhGa wrote:Highly doubt it would be the Millenium, I would think it'll be at the CCS like last time (great game).
Fri Jun 15, 2012 10:50 am
scotsjack wrote:OhhhGa wrote:Highly doubt it would be the Millenium, I would think it'll be at the CCS like last time (great game).
If Wales and Scotland get a decent start, the attendance could be over the 50,000 mark. The Welsh FA would be mad to let that money go?
Fri Jun 15, 2012 10:55 am
OhhhGa wrote:Highly doubt it would be the Millenium, I would think it'll be at the CCS like last time (great game).
Fri Jun 15, 2012 11:00 am
CantonJack wrote:OhhhGa wrote:Highly doubt it would be the Millenium, I would think it'll be at the CCS like last time (great game).
Good point. A full CCS can produce a much better atmosphere than a less than half full Millstad (remember that Boznia game a few years back, dreadful)
I think if Wales can get at least 4 points from Belgium and Serbia in the opening 2 matches there will be a good crowd. Or maybe the FAW should open a survey or something similar asking fans of all Welsh/Scottish clubs who will likely be attending. Say 25,000 say they would go in the survey you could then include those who didn't take they survey or decide last minute. Millstad would be a good option
Fri Jun 15, 2012 11:02 am
Fri Jun 15, 2012 11:03 am
OhhhGa wrote:CantonJack wrote:OhhhGa wrote:Highly doubt it would be the Millenium, I would think it'll be at the CCS like last time (great game).
Good point. A full CCS can produce a much better atmosphere than a less than half full Millstad (remember that Boznia game a few years back, dreadful)
I think if Wales can get at least 4 points from Belgium and Serbia in the opening 2 matches there will be a good crowd. Or maybe the FAW should open a survey or something similar asking fans of all Welsh/Scottish clubs who will likely be attending. Say 25,000 say they would go in the survey you could then include those who didn't take they survey or decide last minute. Millstad would be a good option
I agree that the Millenium would be brilliant if it were possible. However, the last time I went to Wales V Scotland (I think it was 2009) it was the very first international to be played at the newly-opened CCS, which would surely bring in the crowds considering it was just £5. How many turned up? A dismal 13,000.
Considering you need over 50,000 to generate any kind of atmosphere in the Millenium, I'm not expecting it to be held there unless there is great demand.
20/25,000 in the CCS? Much better in my opinion.
Fri Jun 15, 2012 11:10 am
scotsjack wrote:If Wales get a couple of wins in their first 2 games, there will be huge demand for this match. Plus Scotland will bring a big following if they can win their first two games which are at home. All ifs and buts, but don't forget, the last couple of games have been friendlies, this is the World Cup.
I personally think that it is between Scotland and Wales for second place in this group, if not better. On that basis, I'll respectfully disagree, I don't think the CCS will meet the demand.
Fri Jun 15, 2012 11:13 am
Wasn't that a friendly though when we were absolutely shite? Hardly anybody watched us then
Fri Jun 15, 2012 11:22 am
OhhhGa wrote:scotsjack wrote:If Wales get a couple of wins in their first 2 games, there will be huge demand for this match. Plus Scotland will bring a big following if they can win their first two games which are at home. All ifs and buts, but don't forget, the last couple of games have been friendlies, this is the World Cup.
I personally think that it is between Scotland and Wales for second place in this group, if not better. On that basis, I'll respectfully disagree, I don't think the CCS will meet the demand.
Do you not think that is slightly optmistic? Considering Croatia, Belgium and possibly Serbia are all superior sides. I'f love to think that Wales stood a chance of second place however it's unlikely, although I'll be attending every game.
I hope you're right, it would be brilliant in the Millenium. However a life of supporting Wales had taught me to be realistic about such things! Fingers crossed though.
Fri Jun 15, 2012 11:29 am
:lol: I'm always blindly optimistic when it comes to Scotland. Honestly though, Croatia are the clear favourites and then I genuinely think Wales and Scotland can be challenging for second place.
Fri Jun 15, 2012 1:04 pm
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Fri Jun 15, 2012 2:40 pm
PtB wrote:I'd expect 10-15,000 to come down for this one.
Should be a good weekend if you can steer clear of the kilt wearing tartan wanks
Fri Jun 15, 2012 3:33 pm
Fri Jun 15, 2012 6:49 pm
MAESTEG BLUE wrote:i think the swetty socks will bring a good crowd down so prob will be at the rugger ground
hope the tartan army are a better bunch than the fuckwits they brought down in 1985