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    League angry at Wembley decision



    The Football League has criticised Wembley officials after a ruling which could mean 10,000 empty seats at this weekend's play-off finals.


    Wembley will not pass on unused debenture seats to the finalists.

    The Football League's chief operating officer, Andy Williamson, said: "We are hugely disappointed Wembley has been unable to find a solution.

    "We'll continue to press Wembley to put plans in place to address this issue for future Football League events."

    The Football League is expecting record-breaking attendances for the return of the play-offs to Wembley.

    But despite discussions between Wembley officials and the Football League, the seats are likely to be unused.

    Wembley has told the League that the remaining seats cannot be put on general sale due to a lack of adequate segregation.

    PLAY-OFF FINALS
    Saturday 26 May
    Bristol Rovers v Shrewsbury

    Sunday 27 May
    Yeovil v Blackpool

    Monday 28 May
    Derby v West Brom


    The new national stadium has approximately 14,400 'Club Wembley' seats (together with about 2,000 further seats in executive boxes) out of the 90,000 capacity.

    They have all been sold for multi-year periods to debenture holders.
    Membership of 'Club Wembley' includes tickets to a number of guaranteed events, including the FA Cup final, Carling Cup final and England matches.

    It also gives members first option on tickets on a series of other events, including the play-off finals.

    The Football League has signed a 20-year Staging Agreement with WNSL, which undertake to provide a minimum of 67,000 tickets to the League. This entire allocation is passed on by the League to the two clubs.
    "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

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    Isn't it unreasonable for the Football League to react with angry on this issue?

    I think so!

    Just think of the reasons why Wembley officials entered into the contracts with those who bought those seats?

    ...and, btw - What is the Football League offering that is comparable...would bring comparable rewards?
    "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

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