Yorkshire post full of gordon shepherd

Is he talking about how little money the club is making?its not as much as you would think.

 

Wembley trip leaves Barnsley short-changed

Shepherd revealed that Barnsley may only receive £250,000 if they lose in Sunday's tie against Cardiff City despite selling over £1.2m worth of tickets for the game.

full article: http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/Wembley-trip-leaves-Barnsley-shortchanged.3942336.jp

 

Thats all he seems to ever talk about

 

Hey Gordon ......... best if we win then isn't it! nt

 

gordon i'll help you out here

here is the answer

 

"If you lose in the final, you are out of pocket," he said. "The FA say our share of the semi-final gate could be around £250,000 to £400,000. The winners of the FA Cup get £1m, but no TV money – despite anaudience of over 500 million."

Is this right ! Say 70,000 for each semi with average price per ticket of £35. total receipts = £4.9M. If each team were to get £400k = £1.6M

It says clubs get 65% of income less costs, and that rental is 32% - does this mean that only 33% of income before other costs is distributed. £4.9m x 33% = £1.6M.

So wembley takes £1.6M rent, and then another £1.6M in costs i.e. almost 2/3 of the gate + all merchandising, food etc. ROBBING BARSTEWARDS

 

I'd hardly say clubs were "out of pocket" if they lose in the final, given the prize money gained from a cup run, increased merchandise sales etc.
Ok, they may not be gaining directly from being in the final, but then again they got prize money for winning the semi.

 

Better promise them a winners bonus then Gordon .