Armed Service day Portsmouth way

Ticket details for Aldershot tie at Fratton Park

This is a chance for both clubs to say a sincere ‘thank you’ to the brave men and women who serve in the forces"
Mark Catlin
Pompey and Aldershot have teamed up to ensure the FA Cup first round tie between the two sides will be a special match, dedicated to the armed services and those who have lost their lives serving their country in conflict.

The game will be played on Sunday, November 9 with a 2pm kick-off.

The tie is one of eight to kick-off at this time and will feature in a special interactive Final Score programme on BBC One.

The two clubs have agreed to donate 500 tickets to be shared between serving personnel in the navy and army, as well as veterans, who will mark Armistice Day during a pre-match ceremony

Chief executive Mark Catlin said: “As soon as we heard the draw we knew this was a great opportunity as a community club to mark a very significant occasion.

“Obviously Portsmouth has strong connections with the armed forces, especially the navy, and Aldershot is a garrison town.

“This is a chance for both clubs to say a sincere ‘thank you’ to the brave men and women who serve in the forces.

We are delighted that Aldershot share our vision for making this a memorable occasion and that their board welcomed our proposal to donate tickets to soldiers, sailors and veterans.”

The Shots’ chairman Shahid Azeem explained: “We are extremely proud of our strong association with the British Army. This year our ‘Seats for Soldiers’ initiative has meant locally-based soldiers and their families can attend home matches, so we were delighted to support Pompey`s excellent initiative.

“The supporters of Portsmouth and Aldershot are both renowned for their vocal backing so we can look forward to a fabulous atmosphere for this cup tie.”

Pompey are liaising with the navy to distribute 225 tickets to serving sailors, while Aldershot are distributing a similar number of tickets to soldiers.

The Royal British Legion have 50 tickets to distribute to veterans and army cadets who will be doing a poppy collection before the game.

Tickets for the game are now on sale to season ticket holders and shareholders, who are able to purchase extra seats.

Are we offering any discounted tickets to the armed forces in plymouth for our armed forces day?

Angry wrote:

Are we offering any discounted tickets to the armed forces in plymouth for our armed forces day?

I think Mr Brent should hand over a cheque to the amount AFT/RBL paid him for the poppy to be put on the shirts. Not by taking money that could go to the injured servicemen/women, their children and wife's.

Tgwu wrote:

Angry wrote:

Are we offering any discounted tickets to the armed forces in plymouth for our armed forces day?

I think Mr Brent should hand over a cheque to the amount AFT/RBL paid him for the poppy to be put on the shirts.
Taking money that could go to the injured servicemen/women, their children and wife's.

He should but the deal says the Trust got to pay him and recoup the monies with any profits going to RBL. I think thats a pretty fecked up deal imo disgusting too.

Angry, have you seen the Herald mistake with the photo of The Royal Marines  Plymouth Band that will play at the Portsmouth game? with not one Marine in it. I think it the HMS Drake Band. (No photo because on tablet)



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Tgwu wrote:

Angry, have you seen the Herald mistake with the photo of The Royal Marines  Plymouth Band that will play at the Portsmouth game? with not one Marine in it. I think it the HMS Drake Band. (No photo because on tablet)



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Foolish Herald, at least the club got it right

Matelots vs Pongoes, get yer bets in now!

Iggy wrote:

Matelots vs Pongoes, get yer bets in now!

Good ole knees up will be had between the two fans im sure