Brighton game on 'Beam Back'

Last updated : 06 March 2003 By Daniel Mounser
Nottingham Forest have announced that their clash against Brighton at the Withdean Stadium will be on 'Beam Back' to The City Ground.

Brighton only gave 700 tickets to Forest fans but many more will now be able to watch the game in various areas of The City Ground.

Forest's Business Development Manager Matt Eames told Forest's official website: "We're aware that a great many fans were disappointed at not being able to buy a ticket for the game at the Withdean Stadium."

He added: "We looked into the possibility of staging a 'Beam Back' and although it will cost the club a significant amount of money to set up a satelitte link, we have decided to push ahead with the idea."

Forest did a similar 'Beam Back' last year when supporters were not allowed at Millwall's New Den. This was reasonably successful and many fans filled the Trent End.

This time the game will be screened in The Pitch Sports Diner, The Robin Hood Suite, John Smith's Lounge, Legends Lounge and the Madrid and Munich Lounges.

The game will have commentary from BBC Radio Nottingham and the bars will serve from 12noon until 5.30pm.

There will be 1,020 tickets available and they go on sale from 9am at the Ticket Office on Saturday 8 March priced £10 for adults and £5 for concessions.

Forest have suggested to buy early to avoid disappointment.