Chasetown plan Vale onslaught

chasetown2.jpgChasetown are hoping to take a 5,000-strong army to Port Vale after reaching the FA Cup second round.

The Scholars made history by making the last 64 ties when they beat Team Bath 2-0 on Saturday.

The tie is set to be played on either Friday, November 30 or Sunday, December 2 as Vale’s Potteries rivals Stoke are at home on the Saturday.

But the game – between teams five levels apart – may be moved anyway for live screening by the BBC or Sky TV which would bring aa further six-figure windfall to the Church Street coffers.

Chasetown were backed by more than 1,500 supporters at Twerton Park at the weekend, but the club believe the excitement generated, plus the prospect of a Staffordshire derby can attract more than three times that amount.

Chairman John Donnelly said: “We’ll be taking a minimum of 5,000 fans to Vale Park.

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Manager Charlie Blakemore said: “It’s just a dream. Port Vale are a local, League One club and although we have virtually no chance of winning, we’re going to enjoy the occasion and try to compete as best we can.”

This article posted on November 12, 2007 at 11:19 am.
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8 Comments

  1. we8wba said: Nov 12th, 2007 at 12:21 pm

    good luck

  2. Clemo Wolf said: Nov 12th, 2007 at 12:39 pm

    Cmon Chasetown
    As long as its not on teh Saturday ill go down and support them as they’re a 5 minute walk from my house they are my local local club :)

  3. Steve B said: Nov 12th, 2007 at 12:43 pm

    I went to Twerton park at the weekend and the Chasetown fans took over the whole stadium. It was like a home game.

    Hopefully we will be picked for MOTD coverage as well.

    Come on you Scholars!

  4. Steve S said: Nov 12th, 2007 at 12:53 pm

    Saturday was a great day out and with the perfect result, Port Vale may think they have won this tie but this could be the shock of the round. The Scholars will take them all the way with a huge following. We need to close Chaseton for the day to support our lads, Cmon you Chase.

  5. Clemo Wolf said: Nov 12th, 2007 at 1:30 pm

    Any idea when the tickets are out?

  6. Paul said: Nov 12th, 2007 at 3:27 pm

    Blimey, 5000 crammed into a stand that holds 4500. That will be fun!

  7. Neil W said: Nov 12th, 2007 at 4:47 pm

    how much are the tickets for Port Vale v Chasetown + fixture date, thankyou

  8. jay vale said: Nov 12th, 2007 at 10:52 pm

    vale,s away end seats 4.550. so i doubt you,ll get 5 thousand. i will say its better than oldham,s ground. we,ve got them away on saturday. you get a great view u have a cup of tee a pint in door,s. and watch telly as we have a few. enjoy your day good luck to chasetown f.c. but not for the vale game of course.