Millenium Stadium Chief Executive not budging

Last updated : 10 May 2006 By Al Campbell
1600 Liverpool fans are set to miss the FA Cup final because the Millenium Stadium is refusing to issue duplicate tickets to replace the 1600 stolen last week. The idiot in charge of the Millenium Stadium is refusing to change his mind about issuing replacement tickets.

"I am responsible for safety at this venue and I will not be bullied," said Sergeant.

"This was not a decision we took lightly, but we're not talking about a handful of tickets here.

"I've been in consultation with the FA all week and they are aware of our ticketing policy. It's there for a reason and if you have two people with only one ticket, there is a big safety issue.

"I'm afraid that sometimes you have to make difficult decisions.

"In 25 years involved in sport, and this is my 15th Cup Final, I have never come across something like this before."