UPDATED: 15:10 EST, 16 April 2013 The Football Association have now been accused of ignoring the needs of rank-and-file followers after brushing aside warnings from practice employees that a 5.15pm FA Cup closing kick-off next month could lead to some fans being stranded in London after the overall game. The FA reported that the showpiece conflict between Wigan and Manchester City on May 11 will start in a late day position, indicating that fans of neither membership will be able to make the final trains back to the north-west appointed for that day. Today Wigan and City fans have reacted angrily after it appeared Richard Bransonas Virgin trains company told the FA that they would maybe not manage to get fans house if they chosen a 5.15pm start. The celebrations are led by city slickers: Carlos Tevez ( centre ) as he pulls the 2011 FA Cup adhering to a 1-0 win over Stoke - that final started off at the traditional time of 3pm All aboard: Passengers prepare to board a Virgin service from Euston last year - football fans will experience a rush to help make the last trains home after next month's Cup final Sunday Might 11, trains from 7.30pm onwards: London Euston to Birmingham Depart: 7.40pm AArrive: 9.53pm Depart: 8.20pmArrive: 10.51pm Depart: 9.0pmArrive: 11.38pm London Euson to Wigan Depart: 7.30pmArrive: 9.33pm Depart: 8.31pmArrive: 11.04pm Depart: 9.00pmArrive: SUNDAY at 9.11am Kevin Parker, general secretary of the Manchester City Supporters Club, said: aIt isn't frequently you begin to see the terms FA and good sense in the exact same phrase and they've excelled themselves again here. In nowadays fact, these words are rarely even yet in the exact same section. aThere is simply no logic or clear thinking to the at all. They just donat worry about us. I wasnat amazed when I heard the overall game will be at 5.15pm. But to discover now that Virgin had actually warned the FA of the problem before they made a decision is unbelievable. It really makes the whole lot even worse. aThe supporters would be the last to be considered, though. If indeed we're really considered at all. aThe hotel businesses will be rubbing their hands and getting their costs through the roof and the fans will you need to be further out of pocket. aEven a 12.45pm kick-off would have been much better than this. I however donat know whatas wrong with a good old 3pm, needless to say, but the FA donat seem to like those anymore do they? They seem to want to look after the people who may possibly want to view on TV. That's what they wear it at 5.15pm. aBut think about the die-hard fans who wish to really visit the overall game? Do on a Saturday evening we not issue anymore?aThe last train from London back again to Wigan is at 8.30pm as the ultimate service to Manchester leaves Euston at 9pm. Which means that fans must travel by highway a with both sets of supporters utilizing the same motorways a' or stay around in expensive London hotels. Branson warned the FA in regards to the issue this past year when last seasonas closing between Chelsea and Liverpool was scheduled for exactly the same kick-off time. Another Wembley date was booked by final fling: Sergio Aguero for Manchester City In a, Virgin said: shock experienced an immediate dialogue with both the FA and Wembley Stadium [and informed them] that if groups from the North West were to be engaged in the FA Cup final at Wembley then a 17:15 start up would mean fans would be unable to return to the North West that evening. Shock appreciate that the FA do have major commercial considerations in agreeing to a teatime kick off, but to be fair to any or all concerned we believed that that at least it (the FA) must be made conscious of the situation as soon as possible. aBecause of the possibility of penalties and extra time, Wigan and Manchester City supporters will soon be impossible to see the finish of the match and that evening find any advertised return service back once again to Wigan or Manchester. aThe train for longer distance journey on the West Coast Main Line shuts earlier in the day on a Saturday to provide Network Rail ample time to handle inspections and crucial preservation on Western Europeas busiest mixed traffic railway.a aThe volatility of exactly when the fit may end, in conjunction with the earlier shut down of the course for essential maintenance and inspection, means that the planning of any extra services is incredibly difficult given the large variety of supporters that might try to return to the North West that night. Shock would much rather that every one fully understands the position well beforehand to allow them to make their ideas accordingly.a Plans: Wigan and Manchester City fans might be up against travel chaos after the FA Cup final at Wembley Parker also warned that some fans will already have bought train tickets anticipating a kick-off.He added: aOne issue will be that some fans will have bought train tickets for the Saturday already, unsure that the game could be at 5.15pm. aSo they're now left with worthless seats house, unless they wish to keep Wembley at half-time needless to say. Any crowd trouble is envisaged by ai donat on your day between the two sets of fans. In the event that you encourage individuals to drink throughout the day but there's always greater potential. That is yet another reasons why this doesnat make any sense.a Holders: Chelsea's English contingent (from left) Daniel Sturridge, Gary Cahill, Ashley Cole, John Terry and Frank Lampard enjoy with the Cup this past year Wigan Supporters Club spokesman Jason Taylor said: 'This indicates the FA tend to be more interested in what the tv screen companies need than the logistics of followers addressing and from their ultimate. 'Itas not just us, it affects Manchester City as well. They are only 18 miles away and I will be utilising the same roads and, if it was possible, train lines. It had been a problem for the semi-final.' The FA didnat desire to review yesterday evening nonetheless it is realized that their previous study has told them that less than 3,000 followers often happen to be an Cup final by practice. The governing human anatomy have also stressed privately that the money they get from TV coverage of the game is ploughed back to the game.
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