Source: Daily_Mail
Joy for Manchester City fans as Wembley pledges to replace all stolen semi-final tickets
[LNB]Manchester City fans hit by the theft of 900 FA Cup semi-final tickets have received a huge boost as Wembley announced that it would re-issue all of stolen tickets. [LNB]Hundreds feared they would miss the clash with United after the match tickets were nabbed from a Royal Mail delivery van on Friday. [LNB]Both City and the FA were unsure as to whether they could re-allocate the them or merely leave the seats empty, causing heartache for supporters. [LNB] Rivals: United will face rivals City in a mouth-watering FA Cup semi-final clash [LNB]But after talks the FA has decided to cancel the entire batch oftickets for the clash with United and a Wembley Stadium spokespersonconfirmed that a new issue will be sent out.[LNB]The stadium spokesperson said: 'Wembley Stadium can confirm that anumber of tickets that were stolen for the upcoming FA Cup semi-finalbetween Manchester City and Manchester United will be re-issued toManchester City.[LNB]Back in the game: Mancini's side are still fighting on two fronts this season[LNB]'The original tickets that were stolen have been cancelled on thestadium's access control system. Only the tickets for these specificseats that are now being re-issued to Manchester City will be valid onthe day.[LNB]'The stadium will continue to work very closely with the Metropolitan Police Service in planning for this event.'[LNB]Meanwhile, a man has been arrested in connection with the theft.Police arrested a 39-year-old man on suspicion of theft on Mondaymorning after officers investigating the theft carried out three searchwarrants in the city.[LNB]The man, who was not arrested at any of the addresses searched by police, has been bailed pending further inquiries[LNB]A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said no tickets wererecovered as a result of the warrants and added that inquiries werecontinuing.[LNB]The thieves struck shortly before 7.50pm on Friday in Ashton NewRoad, Manchester, when two bags of special delivery mail were stolenfrom a Royal Mail van.[LNB]A statement released by the club said: 'Manchester City are workingclosely with Greater Manchester Police and Royal Mail in connectionwith the theft of Special Delivery mail items from a Royal Mail van onFriday.[LNB]'A number of tickets for the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadiumwere stolen. All supporters impacted by the theft will be contacted bythe club in the coming days.'[LNB]The statement concludes: 'Supporters are strongly advised not topurchase tickets from unofficial sources. Only tickets purchased directfrom the club will be valid for the game.'[LNB] Man City fans may miss Wembley semi-final after 900 tickets are stolenWhere's Wayne? Manchester United star missing from training ahead of decision over swearing ban appealAll the latest Manchester City news, features and opinionAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion[LNB] Explore more:Places: Manchester
